Oliver “Change The Ref” Advocacy Center; Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month; CDC Layoffs

This week, the show highlights the activism of Manuel and Patricia Oliver, the parents of Joaquin Oliver’s “Change The Ref” Advocacy Center, connecting social justice and youth advocacy to labor and human rights. Reginald Small leads Union 101 Part 5: The Bigger Picture, exploring why unions matter beyond the workplace and the role of collective power in shaping communities. Mikeya Jones raises awareness for Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, emphasizing prevention and wellness for the youngest members of our society. Reginald and guest Kwami Barnes tackle Homelessness in America, exposing the administration’s attacks on the unhoused in the nation’s capital. Errol and guest Elissa Johnson (FWD.us) examine the hidden cost of mass incarceration in We Can’t Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax. Timmia Wiley calls out another corporate offender in Union Buster of the Week, while all hosts discuss the impact of CDC layoffs on public health and worker protections. Tay Akins closes with Tea With Tay: Dust Storms & Rights, connecting environmental crises to civil rights, labor, and community resilience.