with Rep. Aaron Vega on the Council for Human Understanding
Posted Jun 18, 2018
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The Council for Human Understanding teaches empathy and human understanding through lessons of the past and by emphasizing our commonalities irrespective of sex, race, creed, or ethnic origin. Board Member, Representative Aaron Vega, joins Newsmakers.
Hosted by: Eric ClemonsProduced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
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