In this final collection of Season 1 highlights, we revisit moments that moved us — words that challenged, inspired, and reminded us of the impact we each can make. Until next time, keep listening, keep learning, and most of all, keep connecting.

HISTORIANS

• Dr. Mary Marshall — Ep 1: Archiving Your Family History
• Dr. Learotha Williams, Jr. — Ep 5: Lifting As We Climb
• Denise Oliver Velez — Ep 11: The Revolutionary Power of Community Activism

SOCIAL JUSTICE TRAILBLAZERS

• Gywnne & Lauren --Ep 3: The Many Paths Taken to Social Justice

SOCIAL WORK CHAMPIONS

• Ngozi --Ep 23: How Community-Based Mental Health Services Strengthen the Community
• Adrienne and AJ Young, Jr, and Ron Reeves --Ep 10: Look to the Helpers

DOCTORS & LAWYERS

• Dr. Katrina Green — Ep 16: Exploring Grassroots Organizing and Activism
• Marc G. --Ep 13: Exploring the Legal Aspects of Our Political Climate w Law Professor - Part 1

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES

• Chris --Ep 24: Exploring a Geopolitical Perspective of Democracy with Chris
• Geoffrey -- Ep 19: The Vital Role of Independent & International Journalism with Geoffrey P Johnston

LAWMAKERS

• Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons --Ep 28: Front Line of Democracy: TX Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons on the Fight Against Redistricting

EDUCATORS

• Steven -- Ep 9: A Collaborative Approach to Education with Steven Evangelista
• Dr Ty --Ep 8: Education Advocacy and Mentorship with Dr. Ty

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Connections & Conversations with Dee Batiste is an Advocacy Arena Podcast Series. We began with the simple idea: that every community has hidden heroes. After 35 episodes, we close this season with highlights of these community change makers to reflect on where we’ve been—and celebrate the voices that have helped shape this portion of the journey.


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