“Civics is a hallmark of the work that we do here at the (CWECSEO) commission,” said Steven Hernandez, an attorney who serves as the executive director of the Commission on Women, children, seniors, equity and opportunity (CWCSEO) at the Connecticut General Assembly.

In this episode, Hernandez speaks of the importance of promoting civic engagement in the state of Connecticut.

Andres Mejia on creating spaces for students of color and diverse backgrounds to feel safe and have a sense of belonging. Mejia also shares insights about challenging the state’s ‘banned concepts’ law prohibiting the teaching of so-called "divisive concepts" related to race and gender by public schools, state agencies, and contractors.

Sylvia Puente speaks about the work she leads in building the power, influence, and leadership of the Latino community.