Henry Ortiz is a formerly incarcerated Community Healer and Social Justice Community Organizer.During his 18 years of incarceration he Co-Founded Self-Awareness & Recovery (SAR) #SAR in 2005 as a way to address untreated trauma in the prison system. Since his release in November 2017, Ortiz has been featured in the New York Times, Univision, Telemundo and articles […]
In episode 45 of in our tribe, we are joined by Sacramento County Office of Education’s Mark Drewes and Monica Gonzalez to discuss the state of expanded learning in the Sacramento region. Listen to the newest episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!
In Pt. 1 and 2 of Episode 44 of in our tribe, we discuss Sacramento Chief of Police Daniel Hahn’s upcoming retirement and a reflection on his impact on Sacramento. Listen to the newest episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!
In Episode 43 of in our tribe, we are joined by changemaker Armoni Easley to discuss Project Optimism, a nonprofit organization focused on being the catalyst that will properly equip community members with an optimistic mindset, to be productive contributors to society.
In Episode 42 of in our tribe, we are honored to be joined by Dr. Lisa Cardoza who shares her story of triumph and resiliency. Listen to the newest episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!
Sands is the creator, writer, and illustrator behind iMPOUND Comics, the story of a former MMA fighter turned superhero who develops his strengths to seek vengeance in his hometown of Sacramento, California. Sands shares his inspiration in creating iMPOUND and why he does what he does. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!
In episode 40 if in our tribe, Adrian is joined by his son Adrian Jr. to discuss his journey of being a young male dancer growing up in Sacramento. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!
In episode 39 of in our tribe, Nueva Epoca Gerardo Cabral and Rosa Flores share their experience as Nueva Epoca Fellows of Cohort One. The Nueva Epoca Early-Career Development Program is designed to establish a network of high potential professionals to strengthen Latinx engagement in leadership for the post-pandemic world. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, […]
In episode 39 of in our tribe, Northern California Dance Conservatory Founder and Executive Director Jen Bradford shares NCDC’s mission, vision, and triumphs in a love letter to the dance community. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!
In Episode 37 of in our tribe, we are joined by educator, producer, and host of AFROSAYA Alex Gutierrez to have a transparent and real conversation on the Afro-Latino/Latinx experience. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!
YDN Camp Alumni Olivia Contreras Fernandez, Quincy Brown, and Nicoda Adams join host Adrian Ruiz to have a reflective conversation on their experiences at YDN’s youth leadership camp. Thanks to all of our supporters and staff who lead the charge to create the magic of camp! It couldn’t be done without the heart and soul […]
In Episode 35 of in our tribe, we have an awesome conversation with hope dealer, liberator, educator, and agitator Roberto Rivera on his work, approach, and views on education and youth development. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!