The Zag

Eric Brown, 2015 Nashville, joins The Zag live at NLC Convention in Philly to share more about his first published book called Weekend Reflections. He chronicles the inspiration behind it and the journey of getting it to print. Check it out and buy it from his Instagram page: @ericebrownjr.

2021 NLC Pittsburgh Fellow Jeremy Pesner is in the early stages of writing a book. He shares details on what's motivating him to take the plunge and what he hopes to cover in his work. Check it out.

2019 NLC Boston Fellow Evan Berry stops by The Zag to talk about the power and importance of unionizing staff members in Massachusetts state house. We hear about progress with the organizing efforts and some of the challenges in the way. Don't miss it.

2020 NLC South Texas Frontera Board Member Juan Livas joins The Zag to talk about the importance of after school programs in schools and districts. Hear more about how his work in that sector has evolved during the pandemic.

2022 NLC Frontera Fellow Jaime Andres Diez stops by The Zag to talk about political life in South Texas and what a railroad commissioner does. Don't miss it.

2022 NLC South Texas Frontera Fellow Marcella Juarez is the owner of Palo Blanco Farm & Ranch and a proponent of responsible agriculture. Tune in to hear more about her story and how it is positively impacting communities across Texas.

2021 NLC Kentucky Fellow Missy Spears shares the story of a NLC capstone project that has come to life in the community. Tune in to hear how a community fridge has brought folks together in inspiring ways. Don't miss it.

Having been elected to the Bell Gardens City Council in November 2020, Jorgel Chavez, 2022 NLC Los Angeles Fellow, is the youngest councilmember serving throughout Los Angeles County. He stops by The Zag to talk about campaigning during Covid, priorities for his community as an elected, and what meetings are like. Check it out!

Asha Castleberry-Hernandez, 2010 NLC New York Fellow, joins The Zag to discuss her work on foreign policy with the Biden Administration. Tune in to learn some new ways to stay updated on what's happening around the world and America's approach to these geopolitical current events.

Usha Tewari, 2017 NLC Orlando, is a first-generation Indian American, passionate advocate, and congressional ambassador. She worked full time and was the sole caregiver for her mother who had Alzheimer’s disease. Usha understands what it takes to advocate for individuals, and she shares her passion and caregiving journey on social media on her own podcast. Check them out below.

Instagram- @TheIndianCaregiver

Podcast- The Indian Caregiver - Advocating & Caregiving in a Purple World