What's does it mean to be a faith rooted organizer? Allan Chipman, 2020 NLC Virginia Fellow, explains the concept and more on this episode of The Zag. Don't miss it.

Tony Rice III, 2017 NLC Fellow and current NLC LA Governing Board members, joins The Zag to discuss the inspiration for his latest business venture: opening a restaurant! Called Shombay (Swahili for "He who walks like a lion") the establishment will be a full-service, neighborhood restaurant in the Culver City/Palms area opening Spring 2021 that serves New American cuisine, local beer/wine, and craft cocktails.

To learn how you can support and invest email Tony for more info at: [email protected]

We caught up with Sheba Williams, 2020 NLC Virginia Fellow, to hear more about her NLC Institute experience so far. Then, she shared her personal motivation behind starting a nonprofit called Nolef Turns Inc. The organization provides support for those with justice involvement by helping to get people back to work, providing guidance for potential entrepreneurs and business owners, and creating strong, economically stable communities. Don't miss it.

Meet James Saucedo, 2020 NLC LA Engaged Fellow, on this short bonus episode of The Zag.

Our first two guest podcast features 2019 NLC Kentucky Fellow Carly Muetterties and her colleague Maddie Shepard. They are the authors of Bluegrass Bold: Stories of Kentucky Women, a children’s book that will showcase women who actively contributed to bettering their communities.

This project began as author Carly Muetterties’ NLC capstone. Just as NLC supports young progressive leaders, the authors want to help show young(er) progressives that they have a voice and can be a leader in their communities.

In both national and state history, women’s contributions are often overlooked, if not entirely absent. Likewise, women’s voices within the historical record are often lacking in breadth, depth, and diversity. This book is designed to provide voice to a diverse array of women, past and present, whose contributions to national and state history deserve recognition. Each woman will have a 1-page story, coupled with an artistic rendering, created by different Kentucky artists.

See more here: bluegrassbold.com and information about supporting the work here: http://bluegrassbold.com/support

Meet Allyson Osorio, 2020 NLC LA Engaged Fellow, on this short bonus episode of The Zag.

Meet Marlene Montanez, 2020 NLC LA Engaged Fellow, on this short bonus episode of The Zag.

Meet Chelsea Byers, 2020 NLC LA Engaged Fellow, on this short bonus episode of The Zag.

Meet Alejandra Ramirez-Zarate, 2020 NLC LA Engaged Fellow, on this short bonus episode of The Zag.

Meet Sara Mooney, 2020 NLC LA Engaged Fellow, on this short bonus episode of The Zag.