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2018 NLC LA Fellow John Joanino joins The Zag for one last plug for the upcoming Chapter Fundraiser called Building Our Movement on June 2nd at Self-Help Graphics in Boyle Heights. There was also a funny exchange about GOAT/ goat yoga. What's up with that anyway? Download and enjoy.

We're days away from NLC Los Angeles' big event of the year: Building Our Movement. Weiss Hamid, 2018 Fellow, shares details about the June 2nd festivities including who the night's two speakers will be. Then, we talk progressives, faith, and how to break the fast for Ramadan. Don't miss it.

David Graham-Caso, a Fellow from the original NLC Los Angeles Fellows class, joins The Zag to discuss his work with Councilman Mike Bonin. We cover everything from Vision Zero to bird scooters to getting to the airport on Metro. Plus, he shares some memories of the inaugural NLC LA crew. Don't miss it.

Don't miss 2018 NLC LA Fellow Jennifer Green talking about her NLC Institute experience and the upcoming fundraiser on June 2nd. She also shares details on her blog, www.mybestLAday.com, and finding happiness in all parts of our city.

Don't miss 2018 NLC LA Fellow Jennifer Green talking about her NLC Institute experience and the upcoming fundraiser on June 2nd. She also shares details on her blog, www.mybestLAday.com, and finding happiness in all parts of our city.

Ever wonder what it would be like to found a high-performing elementary school from scratch? Ruben Alonzo, NLC Boston alum, is doing that very thing right now. His school, Excelencia Charter Academy, opens this fall in East LA/Boyle Heights.

Learn more at: https://www.excelenciacharteracademy.org/

Ever wonder what it would be like to found a high-performing elementary school from scratch? Ruben Alonzo, NLC Boston alum, is doing that very thing right now. His school, Excelencia Charter Academy, opens this fall in East LA/Boyle Heights.

Learn more at: https://www.excelenciacharteracademy.org/

Current NLC LA Fellow, Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, shares all the details of the upcoming NLC LA event: Building Our Movement. Happening June 2nd in Boyle Heights, the evening will celebrate the 2018 Fellows and the importance of resisting in these current times. Be there.

Oh, and The Zag welcomed a special guest. Tune in at 7 minutes to hear who it was.

Current NLC LA Fellow, Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, shares all the details of the upcoming NLC LA event: Building Our Movement. Happening June 2nd in Boyle Heights, the evening will celebrate the 2018 Fellows and the importance of resisting in these current times. Be there.

Oh, and The Zag welcomed a special guest. Tune in at 7 minutes to hear who it was.

Our first emergency pod! Wade Dean, 2017 NLC Fellow and our resident music expert (he is a scholar and specialist in popular and socio-political culture exploring the interplay between Black vernacular music, popular and socio-political culture) joins The Zag for a second time to talk Donald Glover, Kanye, and what you should be listening to right now.