Curated by Trao Thao — July 6, 2021
Another great song from Playing For Change is Song Around The World featuring children from all across the globe in celebration of Universal Children’s Day (November 20th). Just listening to the song can help bring a smile to our busy days.
Curated by Trao Thao — July 6, 2021
If you’re someone who enjoys poetry and prose, I highly recommend checking out Labyrinth by Eenam Vang. I was really fortunate to receive my copy ahead of the release date (July 23, 2021) and I have to say, it’s been amazing so far. The tales and stories are written in such a way that drive the imagination of the […]
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — June 29, 2021
Not only does Chris Bosh’s new book Letters to a Young Athlete get my vote for for book cover of the year, it also gets my vote for most inspirational book of the year. Here are some early praises for this worthwhile read from an all=star taken off the court too soon. “On the court, […]
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — June 29, 2021
Any way you look at it this summer is going to be a HOT ONE! So here is a head start on the summers upcoming burners and long awaited albums from some of our favorite artists. You know I already have that new Prince Album on order! what new music are you most looking forward […]
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — June 29, 2021
Excerpt: “Thanks to his incredibly successful career, Prince was able to support several causes that were very important to him, including clean energy and education. According to the late musician’s pal, Van Jones, Prince helped fund an organization Jones founded called Green for All. The charity aims to bring unions and environmentalists together to push […]
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — June 29, 2021
Teens, make your voices heard! Are you interested in learning about sound recording or professional careers in audio? Ready to start interviewing your family and community members? This summer the Sacramento Public Library presents SoundConnect, a 6-week virtual program where you will learn how to create your own sound and oral history projects from professionals. SoundConnect starts […]
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — June 29, 2021
The more I help out, the more successful I become. But I measure success in what it has done for the people around me. That is the real accolade. -Adam Grant
Curated by Meg Birmingham — June 22, 2021
One of the weirder things I have been geeking out on for the last few months is the fact that In 2020 a historic number of LGBTQ people elected across the country in city halls, statehouses and Capitol Hill. These newly elected LGBTQ officials are immediately rolling up their sleeves to serve their communities and […]
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