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Thank you for stating what we see somehow “overlook” The California Endowment. Our collective thanks to #farmworkers who ensure we eat, regardless of the physically demanding daily work and oftentimes not accessing the food they grow. What a parallel to ponder (not to shame, but to increase our collective curiosity and growth): traveling far distances from home with the hope of getting a smartphone camera’s distance from a musical performance; spending some of the time in dust, dirt, mud, and elements; paying large sums of money to witness incredible talent and creativity and being “seen” via social media. Versus Traveling far distances from home with the hope of a better paying job that can support themselves and their families; spending all of their time in the dust, dirt, mud, and elements; receiving low wages and being overlooked and taken for granted for feeding everyone who attends such festivals - and not being “seen” at all. Gratitude and curiosity helps us look at root causes to systemic issues. There are always solutions. P.S. COCHELLA PRODUCTIONS check out Lucidity Festivals local procurement system

Embracing Local Traditions One of the best parts about living in Caldwell is our rich local traditions. From the Caldwell Night Rodeo to community festivals, there's always something exciting happening. 🎉 This weekend, consider attending some of the local events and enjoying what our community has to offer. What’s your favorite Caldwell tradition? Share your stories with us in the comments! #LocalTraditions #CaldwellID #CommunityFirst #MikeHansonInsurance

I've been reflecting the past few days on the Race Table Talks session I attended on Saturday facilitated by Laurabel Mba Consulting. Most of us didn't know each other. We came together, as a group of white women, nervous yet eager to participate in a conversation that challenged our inner biases and opened our minds to the racism that persists within ourselves and our communities. Although uncomfortable at times, it was an incredible experience and I strongly recommend all white folx attend. I'm committed to continuing the work to make myself a better ally to the racialized people in my community. We are each born color blind, our stereotypes and biases are learned and deeply engrained. We cannot call ourselves DEI advocates, if we are not intentional about interrupting the cycle in ourselves, our workplaces and most importantly our children. Laurabel will tell you that her son is what inspired her to take on this work, she has inspired me to do better for my son. How do I react when a family member says something racist? I learned the questions to ask myself on if, when and how I should address this with them. What pre-conceived assumptions do I carry that are incorrect? I learned that being racist is not the worst thing. It is an opportunity for acknowledgment and learning, so that tomorrow I will do better. As a business leader, how do I ensure I am fostering a safe an inclusive workplace for our racialized team members? It requires intentional, consistent and continuous effort to make DEI an expected and demonstrable value of our organization. As the mother a Inuk child, I think often about the racism my child will face throughout his life. I will never fully understand his experience or be able to protect him from the injustices he will face. He is a different color than me, when people learn he is adopted, people most commonly say, "He is so lucky". They carry preconceived assumptions and biases about the life he might have had in his Inuit community. I carried them too before his adoption. I know now how wrong they are and am committed to advocating for the empowerment, fair treatment and reconciliation of Indigenous peoples. Follow Laurabel Mba Consulting for enlightenment, education and updates on future events.

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Meet Meriwether Denman, MA, LPCC, who has joined the team at the Ardent Grove Foundation! Learn more about Meriwether in her latest blog here: https://lnkd.in/gASAXC7Y.

What makes your heart sing? 💗 🎶 Asking this might help you figure out your true passion. Question 1: What do you do? “I’m the CEO of the California Strawberry Commission.” Question 2: What are you passionate about? “I’m passionate about promoting California strawberries.” Question 3: What is it about the industry that makes your heart sing? “The American dream. My parents were immigrants and worked in the fields. Eventually they were able to buy an acre of land and it grew from there. With strawberries, you don’t need a lot of land and you don’t need to own it; you can lease it. It’s a stepping stone to the American dream.”   I’m sure you’ll agree that the answer to the third question is much more interesting than the first two. What makes your heart sing? Identify it and share it with others. #talkliketed #passion #whatmakesyourheartsing

💚 From our team to yours, we're wishing you loads of luck this St. Patrick's Day! 🌈 Here are some fun facts about St. Patricks day 🍀 St. Patrick's original color was blue, but green became associated with the holiday over time. 🍀 St. Patrick Wasn't Irish St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was actually born in Britain and later became a missionary in Ireland. 🍀 St. Patrick's Day Traditions Come from America: Many St. Patrick's Day traditions, like parades and wearing green, originated in the United States with Irish immigrants. 🍀 The Chicago River Goes Green: Chicago dyes its river green every St. Patrick's Day since 1962, creating a unique and iconic celebration. #happystpatricksday #stpatricksday #irish #infuzemarketing #marketing101 #marketing #marketingtips #marketingonline #socialmediamarketing #marketingstrategy #strategicmarketing #contentmarking #digitalmedia #socialmediateam #marketingagency #marketingfirm #marketingmanagement #DigitalMarketing #uncommonmarketing #marketingteam #BrandManagement #FullServiceMarketing #UniqueMarketing #MarketingBlog

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