In this special episode of WIABE TV powered by Summit K12, Ricardo Santiago interviews Dr. Tony Baez, a veteran advocate and witness to the events leading up to Lau v. Nichols. Dr. Baez shares rich historical context—from Mendez v. Westminster to Aspira—and the community activism, legal battles, and cultural movements that shaped bilingual education policy. He reflects on the lessons of the past and offers a visionary call for the next 50 years: reimagining education so language learning is central, every student learns more than one language, and schools empower curiosity over assimilation.