Words of Wisdom October 5, 2021
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Meg Birmingham
“Do work that matters. Vale la pena.” -Gloria E. Anzaldúa
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Youth Development Institute Trainers
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...
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Is Education the Universal Escape From Poverty?
Da’juantay Wynter, alumnus of the Grants Advisory Board for Youth, shares a remarkable journey from a Popeyes manager at 17 to a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis. Battling family responsibilities and poverty, Da’juantay reflects on the unexpected twists, emphasizing the transformative power of education....
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Props to The Mid City CAN Youth Council Straight Outta San Diego!
The Mid City CAN Youth Council envisions a world where young people thrive and everything is possible when we invest in education, not incarceration. They believe, with proper support, all young people can participate meaningfully in decision-making. They are a group of young people, ages 13-18,...
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Autumn Chill (Lo-fi Hip Hop Mix)
During this time of the year, there isn’t one particular song on repeat but just some good lo-fi instrumental playing in the background to help me focus. If you’re looking for some background playlist, check out this mix....