Curated by Meg Birmingham — June 22, 2021
Every once in a while, I need a song that will make me sob even after hundreds of listens. Hide is definitely one of those songs. In this song Sam Melo, lead singer from the band Rainbow Kitten Surprise, details his emotions behind discovering that he was gay and subsequently feeling like he had to […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — June 22, 2021
Keeping in theme with LGBTQ+ Politics I would be completely remiss if I didn’t draw attention to the work that young people are doing in Sacramento. Severiano “Seve” Christian has become of the most consequential but least known LGBTQ+ policy minds in the country at 25 years old. Just to mention part of Christian’s work, […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — June 22, 2021
According to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 46% of LGBTQ workers aren’t open about their sexual orientation or gender identity at work because they’re worried about being stereotyped, making people feel uncomfortable, losing relationships with colleagues, and more. Two of the tenants of good leadership are creating compassion and trust, and doing this for all […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — June 22, 2021
“Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.”–Jason Collins
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — June 15, 2021
We all want to be happy. But is becoming happier even possible? These five tips can show you how to get more joy and satisfaction out of life.Tip 1: Train your brain to be more positiveTip 2: Nurture and enjoy your relationshipsTip 3: Live in the moment and savor life’s pleasuresTip 4: Focus on helping […]
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — June 9, 2021
“Some days are better, some days are worse. Look for the blessing instead of the curse. Be positive, stay strong, and get enough rest. You can’t do it all, but you can do your best.” –Doe Zantamata (author)
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — June 9, 2021
Summer Reading Challenge June 1 – August 15 — All reading is good reading. Dive into a good read and join us for our Summer Reading Challenge. Read anything you want and log your reading to earn a prize and complete activities to earn badges. Books, ebooks, graphic novels, audiobooks – whatever your pleasure if you […]
Curated by Nicoda Adams — June 8, 2021
“Over the last few months, talk has been circulating that the next LEGO Ideas set is soon to be released and that it will be 21327 Typewriter. Nothing has been confirmed by the LEGO Group or LEGO Ideas yet, but social media accounts for both companies just dropped a cryptic video that could confirm the […]
Curated by Nicoda Adams — June 8, 2021
I finally had the opportunity to see Disney’s Raya and The Last Dragon and I loved it! Jhené Aiko lends her vocals to the movie’s credits song called “Lead The Way”. Check out the song here and go check out Raya and The Last Dragon on Disney+ today!
Curated by Nicoda Adams — June 8, 2021
“The climate crisis isn’t a future threat. It’s as real and tangible as the ash drifting across the sky. I’m no longer comforted by the thought that adults will clean up their mess. I feel outraged and hopeless. That’s why I’m marching 266 miles, from Paradise to San Francisco, with fellow youth activists from the […]
Curated by Nicoda Adams — June 8, 2021
“How we manage fear matters. There isn’t a person who hasn’t questioned their abilities, leaps in careers, relationships and more. In my research and work, I had many successful women share stories about feeling fraudulent and not worthy of responsibility or promotion. This is human nature. I remind them that how we see ourselves and […]
Curated by Nicoda Adams — June 8, 2021
It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences. -Audre Lorder