Betty paints a picture for listeners of the Central Valley's agricultural bounty juxtaposed against the stark living conditions of its communities of color.
The second episode of The California Table focuses on the rising youth activism in the Central Valley where unemployment, poverty educational achievement and health lagging behind the rest of California.
Joining Betty are three young activists: Crisantema Gallardo of Atwater, 99 Rootz Director with Power California; Eugene Vang of Merced, 99 Rootz Youth Leader with Power California; and Yosseline Perez of Atwater, a 16-year-old high school student and 99 Rootz Youth Leader with Power California.
99 Rootz with Power California's unapologetic organizing program is led by youth for youth and their families in the Central Valley to lift up their communities,” including organizing for the upcoming November 2020 election.
The podcast is paid for by Betty Yee for Treasurer 2026, FPPC ID #1417532.
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