Curated by Trao Thao — November 30, 2021
As we continue to be in this virtual platform, below are some great tips from Duarte on how you can set your background to help communicate your brand in meetings. 1. Consider Contrast and Use It to Your Advantage2. Visual Noise Can Drown Out Your Video Subject3. Use Color Intentionally4. Acknowledge That Pseudo-Reality Feels Weird You can read the […]
Curated by Trao Thao — November 30, 2021
Since 2019, Hmong Youth and Parents United has aimed to address the need in one of the most vulnerable age groups in the Hmong community. The Senior Day Program is facilitated in both English and Hmong with Hmong translated interactive activities. The program is created to help Hmong seniors to stay connected with the community, remain relevant, […]
Curated by Trao Thao — November 30, 2021
During this time of the year, there isn’t one particular song on repeat but just some good lo-fi instrumental playing in the background to help me focus. If you’re looking for some background playlist, check out this mix.
Curated by Trao Thao — November 30, 2021
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation, in collaboration with YDN, is pleased to announce that the Grants Advisory Board for Youth (GABY) is now accepting grant proposals for youth-led projects in the Sacramento region! This year’s theme is “Youth Leading Sustainable and Equitable Education and Wellness Programs.” GABY seeks to support youth-led projects that have adapted or are shifting due to the […]
Curated by Nicoda Adams — November 16, 2021
New York’s hottest mix-tape is a cross between the Laser beam sounds of house music and the shoulder shaking grooves of Latino samba and bomb hip-hop breaks (now repeat in your best Stefon from Saturday Night Live impersonation… LOL!). Seriously though- This is one to dance your blues away. You can thank me later. Listen […]
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — November 16, 2021
This week we lift up the incredible life journey of educator Judy Fambrough-Billingsley who currently serves as a Principal for San Juan Unified School District. Ms. Billingsley’s memoir Too Brown to Keep: A Search for Love, Forgiveness, and Healing is a sweet, painful, and triumphant story. From a childhood in Germany shortly after the war […]
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — November 16, 2021
Youth Development Program Specialist at Cesar Chavez Community School in Woodland.The Program Specialist I – Youth Development will focus on identifying and developing opportunities to promote youth development, student engagement and college & career readiness for students at Cesar Chavez Community School in collaboration with governmental, community and business partners as well as educational partners, […]
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — November 16, 2021
I believe everyone in the world is born with genius-level talent. Apply yourself to whatever you’re genius at, and you can do anything in the world. -Jay Z
Curated by Nicoda Adams — October 29, 2021
In today’s rush, we all think too much, seek too much, want too much and forget about the joy of just being. –Eckhart Tolle
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — October 29, 2021
One of my favorite authors produces a video blog that I’ve been enjoying for a while now. The Pinkcast episodes are short videos with science-based tools and tips for working smarter and living better. The recent edition was exactly what I needed this month, sharing a few tips on maintaining your creative flow. Enjoy. Pinkcast […]
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — October 29, 2021
“You Can’t Use Up Creativity, the More You Use the More You Have” — Maya Angelou —
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — October 29, 2021
Quick! What’s the strongest and fastest muscle in the human body?No, it’s not your legs. It’s your eyes1,2. In simple terms, six eye muscles are constantly moving to readjust your eyeball so you can see. In just one hour of reading, the eye makes almost 10,000 coordinated movements2. So, it’s no surprise they need some […]