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 Johnson, 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.”
Kia Honhongva (Cohort 29)
"...one that’s more aspirational: grace… I want to try to be more adaptive and flexible, and to recognize what’s going on in the world rather than just trying to overcome it.”
Forgiveness: The Personal & The Policy (Part 2), by David Burden (Cohort 29)
“Where is the redemptive quality for this great nation – this melting pot of cultures and people? Where is the reconciliation?”
Resilience, Recovery, and Hope, by Claire Bien (Cohort 6)
“…in allowing ourselves to speak, to share our anger and our pain, we allow ourselves the opportunity to find acceptance, understanding, and belonging...”