🎙️ Radical Roots Podcast – Episode 31: From Undocumented to Unstoppable📅 Sunday, May 18 | 🕗 8:30 PM ET | 📍 Live from Charlotte, NCThis week, we’re joined by Juan Diego “JD” Mazuera Arias—immigrant rights advocate, community organizer, and Charlotte City Council District 5 candidate. From undocumented student to civic leader, JD’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, representation, and radical hope in action.In this episode, we cover:🇨🇴 His journey from Pereira, Colombia to East Charlotte🎓 From DACA recipient to Bloomberg Fellow and MPA at NYU Wagner🏛️ Work with the DNC, Aspen Institute, and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez🗳️ Why JD is running for Charlotte City Council and what’s at stake in District 5🏘️ Bold policy priorities: housing, public safety, transit, and economic opportunity💪 The growing wave of Latino civic engagement and representation in the SouthJoin us for a real conversation on personal transformation, grassroots power, and what it means to fight for your community from within the system.📌 Radical Roots is a bold and unapologetic podcast where we dig deep into politics, community empowerment, and social change through the lens of history and lived experiences. From national policies to local grassroots efforts, we expose hypocrisy, challenge propaganda, and amplify voices that fight for progress.📢 Join the Conversation:💬 Share your thoughts in the comments below!📲 Follow us on Instagram for updates: @RadicalRootsPodcast🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell to stay informed!#RadicalRootsPodcast #JDforCharlotte #LatinoLeadership #ImmigrantVoices #EastCharlotte #DACA #ProgressThroughAction #blackvoices #latinovoices