Community Activism

By Joseph Cooper,

Published August 24, 2016 at 11:05 AM EDT

Pictured are Joseph Cooper (seated), and (L to R) Sara Yousuf, public defense attorney and community activist, Bonnie Berman, and Miami-Dade Commissioner Daniella Levine-Cava.

(8-23-2016) Today’s Topical Currents considers how individuals and small organizations can have meaningful impact on regional issues.

The bromide, “You can’t fight City Hall,” is commonplace . . . for many citizens feel helpless before government officials and special interests.

We hear from two experts who know the ropes: Miami-Dade Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, and public defense attorney and quintessential community activist, Sara Yousuf.

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