Words of Wisdom
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — April 8, 2024
“People have to take chances in order to do something extraordinary.”
How to Take Compliments
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — April 8, 2024
Even as a seasoned Executive Director, Coach, and Facilitator I still struggle at times with praise of any kind. A good friend of mine challenged me to work on this so that people don’t get the wrong idea when I quickly deflect or minimize the compliment being shared with me.
The Teacher and The Student
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — April 8, 2024
Our dear friend and YDN Board Member, Kim Mohler went on a search to find her third-grade teacher to thank her for making her who she is today. 55 years later she found her and met up with her mentor.
I Love You – Fontaines D.C.
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — April 8, 2024
If you know me you know that my musical taste covers everything from hip-hop to reggae to alternative and punk. Lately, my late-night drives are filled with Fontaines D.C., an Irish post-punk band formed in Dublin around 2014.
The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimaging Ourselves
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — April 8, 2024
My favorite read of the year calls out the false narratives and myths of social movements and gives us a bold and courageous guide on how to move forward by practicing what Dr. Ginwright calls the four pivots.
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Meg Birmingham — March 24, 2024
“It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many places I have still to go, how much there is to learn.”
How to Have More Meaningful Conversations
Curated by Meg Birmingham — March 24, 2024
In his book Supercommunicators, the writer Charles Duhigg argues that you can learn to get better at connecting with people. A rich, deep conversation can be wonderful, yet feels rare in day-to-day life.
Youth Resource & Employment Fair
Curated by Meg Birmingham — March 24, 2024
Young people 13 to 24 years of age seeking to gain work experience with the city and other local employers this summer are invited to attend the 2024 Youth Resource & Employment Fair. This annual employment fair will be FREE and in-person on Saturday, April 6 from 9:15am – 12:00pm
Climax Blues Band
Curated by Meg Birmingham — March 24, 2024
Gold Plated is a 1976 album by the Climax Blues Band, (originally Climax Chicago Blues Band) from Stafford, England. One of the leading lights of the late 1960s UK blues boom, the sound is similar to Atlanta Rhythm Section or Steely Dan.
The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping
Curated by Meg Birmingham — March 24, 2024
What happens when parents who feel they are losing connection with their teenagers are targeted by an organization that promised a series of steps that combined academic education and therapeutic interventions?
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Trao Thao — March 2, 2024
“Look for something positive each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder.”
Feeling Lost? Here Are Four Steps to Finding Your Path
Curated by Trao Thao — March 1, 2024
This article addresses the challenge of navigating difficult life circumstances and feeling lost or dissatisfied. It emphasizes the importance of confronting these emotions and aligning actions with personal values for long-term fulfillment.