A Desi Woman Podcast hosted by Soniya Gokhale features dynamic, bold thought leaders from all over the world who are on an endless pursuit of self-empowerment, growth & fulfillment. What is a Desi? Desi is a colloquial term that refers to the people & culture of India and its Diaspora. The voices we are seeking for this podcast may be voices you have never heard before, but you are sure to be inspired by them!
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episode 62: Civil Rights Attorney, Community Activist & the First South Asian to be Elected to NYC Council: A Conversation with Shekar Krishnan
Shekar Krishnan is a community activist, civil rights attorney, and the first South Asian to ever be elected to New York city council. Shekar is devoted his career to serving the most vulnerable communities in New York city. His advocacy has focused on amplifying the voices of those so frequently, unheard and unseen by powerful institutions. And he's very focused on organizing for dignified and just treatment for communities of color. Shekar is fiercely committed to fighting alongside those most affected by injustice. And his extensive work, combating systemic inequality in New York city has now catapulted him to making history in one of the biggest cities on the planet