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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Hmong Senior Day Program
Since 2019, Hmong Youth and Parents United has aimed to address the need in one of the most vulnerable age groups in the Hmong community. The Senior Day Program is facilitated in both English and Hmong with Hmong translated interactive activities. The program is created to help Hmong...
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Youngest Poet Laureate in U.S. History
At 22-years-old, Amanda Gorman became the youngest person to deliver a poem at a U.S. presidential inauguration, reciting her poem “The Hill We Climb” after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as president and vice president. Amanda’s work focuses on issues of oppression, feminism,...
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Youth Champions in Woodland
Recently we have been doing some awesome work with Woodland Joint Unified School district. Whether it’s working directly with their administration and staff to ensure that the Supports and Opportunities are present on their campuses, or leading listening circles to support a community youth master plan;...
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Sac State Students, Staff Volunteer to Help Distribute 1,900 Holiday Meals
In the spirit of giving, the vibrant community at Sacramento State comes together to make a meaningful impact this holiday season. Our upcoming blog post captures the heartwarming story of Sac State students and staff volunteering their time to distribute a staggering 1,900 holiday meals....