Small and Sustainable Community Change
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 13, 2025
Are you shopping at locally based small businesses when you can? What kind of volunteer work are you doing? When you see your neighbors, do you say hello?
DJ Anthony Does It Again
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 13, 2025
If you’ve been part of a YDN camp, or really been around Sacramento, for the last decade, you’ve met DJ Anthony Vincent. When we think about intentionally creating the change we want to see in our communities, Anthony is a great example of how to do that!
Micro-Behaviors Create Social Change
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 13, 2025
As we become more intentional about the decisions we make when it comes to sustainability, equity, and social change, there are often momentary roadblocks that can become insurmountable. Making wide scale societal change happen can seem like a monumental task that defeats the best of intentions.
This Is The Day – The The
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 13, 2025
The The are an English rock band from London, formed in 1979 by singer-songwriter Matt Johnson. This Is The Day was originally released as a single in September 1983. It reached number 71 on the UK Singles Chart.
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 13, 2025
“If we want a beloved community, we must stand for justice, have recognition for difference without attaching difference to privilege.”
And
“Love is an action, never simply a feeling.”
Afripeace Youth Peace and Cultural Education Program
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — April 29, 2025
From July 9–19, Afripeace invites Sacramento youth on a transformative journey to Ghana focused on culture, service, and dialogue.
SLY LIVES! (Aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — April 29, 2025
Sometimes it takes funk to fight the funk. SLY LIVES! explores the brilliance and burden of Sly & The Family Stone—an unforgettable ride through music history, now on Hulu.
Nintendo Switch 2 is here!
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — April 29, 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 dropped and vanished just as fast. Here’s what The New York Times says about the hottest console in town.
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — April 29, 2025
“Nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”
Nonprofits and community groups can receive A’s tickets through A’s Community Ticket Program
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — April 29, 2025
Nonprofits, schools, and community groups in Northern California can apply for free tickets to A’s 2025 home games, thanks to the A’s Community Ticket Program and MLB partnerships. Learn more and apply at athletics.com/donations.
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Irzam Ali — April 12, 2025
“If it’s still in your mind, it’s worth taking the risk.”
Toolkit for Creating Brave and Transformative Learning Spaces
Curated by Irzam Ali — April 12, 2025
Ready to move past the buzzwords and into real transformation? This toolkit from the Ulex Project offers facilitators and educators practical strategies for creating spaces that embrace equity, confront power, and spark courageous conversations. It’s more than a resource—it’s a call to lead with purpose.