Every fall, as the leaves turn red, orange, and gold, I’m reminded of change and a celebration that means a lot to me: Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s the time of year when we recognize the countless contributions of Hispanic-Latino people … Continue reading Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Stories of Courage, Leadership, and Legacy
Autumn is one of the four seasons that highlights the change from Summer to Fall. Within this time frame, various changes occur. Some changes include survival strategies for animals, such as food cycles, nesting locations, ecosystem variations, and alterations in … Continue reading Autumn’s Iridescent Winds of a Changing America
There is a song called “Turn! Turn! Turn!“, also known to listeners as “To Everything There Is a Season“, written by Pete Seeger in 1959. Seeger’s lyrics consist of the first eight verses of the 3rd chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes. The … Continue reading To Everything There is a Season
I’ll never forget when a colleague said, “I don’t feel like I need a union.” My colleague was smart, progressive, and voted for Obama both times. But unionizing threatened their livelihood and identity. Unionizing required that they see themselves as … Continue reading Still think you don’t need a union? Time to get curious about worker power
It was a warm early September day, much like any other foliage-inundated late summer/early Autumn Day. There I was, a young explorer, navigating the fertile lowlands off the half-acre in the backyard with no Diversity, DEIB, or DEIBA certifications for … Continue reading The Sting Of Curiosity
“Curiosity killed the cat.” That’s what they say to keep us from asking too many questions. But let’s be real—curiosity never killed the cat. Oppression did. Silence did. Submission did. And for Black, AfroLatine, and Indigenous peoples in this country—curiosity … Continue reading Curiosity Ain’t Optional: Our Ancestors Died So We Could Ask Why
Do I donate to that organization? To that campaign? Do I look for a job at that company? What if it’s the only job I can land right now? Should I not buy from this company? Can I even watch … Continue reading Curiosity As a Dismantling Tool
Curiosity is one of the most natural human instincts. My 8-year-old asks “why?” constantly. Not to debate me, not to challenge my authority, but simply because he wants to know. He may not yet have all the tools or context … Continue reading America’s Missing Pieces
When you’ve been underestimated enough times—or ideas overlooked (until someone else repeats them), or maybe you’re constantly the only one at the table, cynicism can start to feel like self-protection. Some may even say it feels as if you’re suiting … Continue reading Curiosity as Resistance to Cynicism
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