Pakistani-American Anila Ali Running For City Council in Irvine, CA

Published: June 30, 2016, 8:01 p.m.

Leslie is joined by Anila Ali, a Pakistani-American philanthropist, author, activist, and lifelong educator.

Anila has taught at the middle and high school levels for more than 20 years and is currently running for a seat on the Irvine City Council in Orange County, California.

Raised in Karachi, Pakistan, Anila is a proud American citizen and has made Orange County her home community for almost two decades. Married with two grown children, Anila understands the challenges that California's working families face.

Anila and Leslie discuss why Anila is running for City Counil in Irvine, as well as her experiences as a Pakistani-American.