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 […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 18, 2021
A few weeks ago, the trailer for Summer of Soul popped up on my Instagram Feed and it has been on my mind ever since. Recently I have had a hard time getting excited about movie releases but I am absolutely geeking out for this one. “It’s a music documentary like no other, because while […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 18, 2021
As we move into Spring and Summer I keep adding more songs to my Spotify playlists that I can play on full blast while I drive around town or going out to hike or camp. The song Humility is definitely one of those songs. While it came out in 2018 some of the lyrics feel […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 18, 2021
If you’re looking to get a little more music in your life this summer you should absolutely check out this Summer Music Series, facilitated by local Music Therapist Elizabeth Mendez. There will be three different topics offered in this series, including Songwriting, one for ages 9-13 and one for ages 13-19, Music and Chill for […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 18, 2021
Chesley Talissé explains the concept better than I ever could. She states: “Community is a fundamental aspect of our experience of music—it tends to unite people, forming bonds that might not exist otherwise. It connects different cultures, promoting diversity and growth. Music encourages creative thinking, discipline, leadership, and problem solving. And it’s a medium for […]