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Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia: “You can have a seat at the table, but if you are not given a voice or are not part of the conversation, you may not…”

On the recordOctober 16, 2019
You can have a seat at the table, but if you are not given a voice or are not part of the conversation, you may not really be there.
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Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia
Democratic · Texas

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Emphasizes the importance of having a voice in discussions about inclusion.

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