The Unbroken Line of Disenfranchisement (Part 1), by Esther Armmand (Cohort 4)
“Just like we are seeing again today, none of these advances happened without struggle, a serious fight, and demand for change to create a just society.”
Gamaliel Gammy Moses, outdoor educator / drummer (Cohort 16)
“We always say that our young people are the future; I believe they are the present. They have the skills, and if we give them the opportunity, they are able to make change."
The Dark Night of the Soul & Liberation, by Caprice Taylor Mendez (Cohort 14)
“Liberation is tied to our social well-being as a collective. We cannot fix this world until we come home within, to ourselves, to the land, to all of life, including each other… Liberated self does not need to commodify and destroy the earth to make money."
La Consapevolezza: An Invitation, by Sylvester L. Salcedo (Cohort 23)
“'The Awareness style' of this artistic movement embraces the experience of the colonized, conquered, occupied, subjugated, dominated and their progeny..."
A Mindful Life While Aging, with Maria Mojica, mother, life partner, consultant (Cohort 3)
“I keep saying it’s brave to grow older, but it is. Because it’s the time when you’re confronting everything you’ve ever done and passing judgement, and hoping you come out on the plus side.”
Holding Space Through Education, by Goldie Adele (Cohort 28)
"...education not only positively impacts the student, it also positively impacts the community. I hope we will each find unique ways to encourage the youth in our communities to pursue this impactful journey.”
Miriam Sutton, MS, Black Woman, Mother, Emotional Wellness Advocate, and Confidant (Cohort 29)
"'Far' is not far enough. But, it brings me hope and is inspiring, watching movements of people and movements of purpose really be powerful and change..."
On Grief and Family and Feeling, by Alice Forrester (Cohort 4)
“I worked hard – really hard – to not stifle their grief… so many memories of me as a youth trying to stop any family dynamics that included pain.”
Make It or Break It, by Mercedes MacAlpine (Cohort 29)
“I always felt like auditions were more than just auditions – what was at stake wasn’t just a spot in a piece, but a piece of social capital..."
Julie Greenwood (Cohort 9)
“...Whenever I have a challenging conversation or something in my work (or life) that invites fear, I remind myself to lead with love as well as humility.”