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March 2026 Issue 1
March is Women's History & Developmental Disability Awareness Month Women’s History Month honors the achievements and contributions of women throughout history while recognizing the ongoing work toward gender equity. It began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California in 1978, organized by the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women. After continued advocacy from historians and women’s organizations, Congress officially designated Ma
Mar 26 min read
Ways to Take Action for Change
Join Tsuru for Solidarity & La Resistencia for Solidarity Day Tsuru for Solidarity and La Resistencia are hosting a Day of Remembrance and solidarity day on the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center on Saturday, February 21st at 1:00pm. Survivors of Japanese American internment will speak about the parallels between their lived experiences and the current victims of mass immigration detention. La Resistencia will be speaking on the latest conditions inside the detention center
Feb 252 min read
Train the Trainer Books on Final Clearance!
Our book Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which we use for our Train the Trainer workshops, is on final clearance! To make room for our new edition, which is scheduled for release later this year, we have further discounted the book to $10 (+$10 shipping)! Visit the button below to purchase. If you'd like to learn more about the new edition, including a sneak peek of our cover and release date, join our Brave Space Builders list by replying to this email and requesting to jo
Feb 201 min read
Lunar New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse
Lunar New Year 2026 begins on February 17th and is celebrated by millions of people around the world. The holiday marks the start of the lunar calendar and is observed in many countries and communities, including China, Vietnam (where it is known as Tết), Korea (Seollal), Singapore, Malaysia, and across the global Asian diaspora. While traditions vary by culture, Lunar New Year is generally a time for family gatherings, honoring ancestors, sharing meals, and welcoming renewal
Feb 171 min read
Newsletter: February 2026 Issue 2
DEI Facilitation and Social Status Workshop in 2 Weeks Our DEI Facilitation and Social Status workshop, facilitated by Dr. J.P. Anderson, is in 2 weeks! This workshop is designed to help organizations identify and repair one of the most common pitfalls of DEIB work: status inversions. This shows up when an organization genuinely wants to advance equity but ends up flipping who is seen as credible instead of changing the deeper rules of the game. Rather than separating compet
Feb 166 min read
Team Retreat at Reclaim Clay Collective in the CID
Our 2026 Cultures Connecting team retreat was held on January 30th, which coincided with the National Day of Strike, at Reclaim Clay Collective. We debated cancelling but decided to move forward as a way to be in community, to replenish our souls through art, and be connected in person. We had fun (and felt challenged) wheel throwing to make bowls under the guidance of our instructor Andrew (featured above). It wasn't easy but they turned out pretty well! Reclaim Clay Collect
Feb 31 min read
February is Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated in February to recognize the significant contributions and sacrifices of African Americans that have often been neglected in U.S. history. Officially recognized in 1976, it honors achievements in areas like science, politics, and culture, while encouraging reflection on the ongoing movements for racial equity and social justice. Here are some things you can do to honor this month: Visit & Support the Northwest African American Museum Buy a B
Feb 31 min read
Ways to Take Action for Change
Like all of you, we too are feeling overwhelmed with ICE, Minnesota, and the 8 deaths so far this year of Geraldo Lunas Campos (1/3), Luis Gustavo Nunez Caceres (1/5), Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz (1/6), Renee Good (1/7), Parady La (1/9), Victor Manuel Diaz (1/14), Heber Sanchaz Dominguez (1/14), and Alex Pretti (1/24). This is in addition to the 32 deaths last year, not including Keith Porter who was killed on New Year's Eve. You may be feeling rage and grief. Nikita Gill remind
Feb 12 min read
Newsletter: February 2026 Issue 1
February is Black History Month Black History Month is celebrated in February to recognize the significant contributions and sacrifices of African Americans that have often been neglected in U.S. history. Officially recognized in 1976, it honors achievements in areas like science, politics, and culture, while encouraging reflection on the ongoing movements for racial equity and social justice. Here are some things you can do to honor this month: Visit & Support the Northwest
Jan 314 min read
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