What happens when a community refuses to accept segregation—and organizes instead? In this episode, we explore the 1931 Lemon Grove Incident, one of the first successful school desegregation cases in the U.S., through a conversation with author Maria Dolores Águila. Her book A Sea of Lemon Trees brings this history to life through the eyes of 12-year-old Roberto Alvarez, a young person navigating identity, injustice, and courage. Together, we reflect on the power of community, the importance of representation, and what it means to pass stories of resistance on to our kids—especially in a moment when history feels both urgent and unfinished.