Tony Aguilar – Author Spotlight
Born in the South Bronx, Tony Aguilar boasts over 30 years of experience in public service, as a community organizer, workshop leader, public speaker, writer, social commentator, and workforce development professional. Throughout his career, Tony has been engaged in initiatives related to affordable housing, economic development, and environmental cleanup.
As the assistant to the Lutheran Bishop of New York, he played a pivotal role in founding the Urban Leaders Institute, which trained congregational leaders, and the Urban Empowerment Fund, which provided grants to churches working with underserved communities.
Tony has hosted and produced a radio show featuring interviews with public figures, and a public access cable program focused on national issues. He has been quoted by major publications such as the New York Daily News, The New York Times, Newsday, and the Jersey Journal.
Tony is the author of four books including his latest, Is America Broken or Has it Always Been this Way? which explores whether the challenges America faces today are truly new or part of a longer historical pattern.
I asked Tony a few questions so that we could all get to know him better.
Q. What do you love most about writing?
A. I love the research.
Q. What do you think readers will love about your books?
A. The historical context.
Q. Are you currently working on any new books or writing projects?
A. I am presently working on a new book called “How do you know God talked to you?
Q. Where can people follow you online to learn more?
A. My twitter account is https://x.com/CASAmargogroup. as well as https://aguilarcommentary.com/
Q. Do you have a favorite book or author?
A. My favorite authors are Dan Brown, Tom Friedman and James Patterson.