Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — June 6, 2021
After a challenging year of pandemic schooling, these activities help students reflect on what they’ve learned and look forward to what’s coming next. Despite the numerous challenges that came with pandemic schooling, this article shares positive and creative ways many teachers have found to help students reflect on what they’ve learned this year and look […]
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — June 6, 2021
“A Week Away” is an enjoyable film. This movie shows how even in your darkest of times just a little bit of friendship and love can turn your whole life around. It’s a high-energy musical that made me feel happy when I watched it. Where I belong is one of my favorite songs from the […]
Curated by Nicoda Adams — May 31, 2021
This is by far one of the coolest programs we have seen recently. What do you get when you combine youth with motorbikes and math and science? YOUTH ENGAGEMENT MAGIC! “About 7,000 students have been through B-360 in the last four years. They don’t just learn to do tricks on bikes. They also learn to […]
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — May 31, 2021
“Alexandra Huynh, 18, is a second-generation Vietnamese American from Sacramento who sees poetry both as a means to self-expression and social justice. Her appointment to a one-year term was announced Thursday during a virtual ceremony presented by the Kennedy Center and by the literary arts and development organization Urban Word, which established the national youth […]
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — May 31, 2021
Hello and Congratulations to all the Graduates out there! Each one of you have accomplished so much in one of the weirdest times EVER. You have so much to be proud of. You also have tons of questions and concerns about what is next for you during this extraordinary time. These podcasts shine a light […]
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — May 31, 2021
I cannot be a teacher without exposing who I am. -Paulo Freire
Curated by Nicoda Adams — May 28, 2021
International Super Star J Balvin gives us a deep look into his life as he prepares for a huge concert in his homeland of Medilllin, Columbia amidst political unrest and taking care of his own mental health concerns. Great music, great message, great person!
Curated by Trao Thao — May 20, 2021
“Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Curated by Trao Thao — May 20, 2021
“Stop the Hatred,” written in response to ongoing anti-Asian attacks, is a collaboration between Jin and Fugees alum Wyclef Jean that aims to send a message of unity between the AAPI and Black communities.
Curated by Trao Thao — May 20, 2021
It feels so good to be able to come back to in-person training after a long year of virtual training. What made it even better was being able to share a room with newly trained Youth Development Institute trainers from the City of Sacramento Youth, Park & Community Enrichment.
Curated by Trao Thao — May 20, 2021
If you or someone you know is experiencing a hate crime or is a witness, The Asian American Foundation is urging you to help share your story and report the hate crime. You can report AAPI hate crimes here.
Curated by Trao Thao — May 20, 2021
The increasing amount of hate crimes against the AAPI community is unacceptable. We can’t just condemn these horrific acts, we must do what we can to stop them. The 5 D’s of Bystander Intervention are different methods you can use to support someone who’s being harassed and demonstrate to people in your life that they […]