Transforming White Women's Leadership Lunch & Learn Series White women in management and supervisory roles are uniquely positioned to make a meaningful difference in advancing racial equity. Many of us are motivated by a genuine commitment to racial justice and a desire to grow our cross-cultural skills to better provide all employees, and especially employees of color, the guidance and opportunities they deserve. This three-part Lunch and Learn series will support participan

Guiding Youth in Polarizing Times When events such as ICE raids, wars, or protests occur locally or nationally, children and youth often respond with questions, fears, or misunderstandings. Young people are forming ideas about race, power, safety, and belonging. Ignoring these moments can unintentionally reinforce stress, misinformation, or othering. Our Cultures Connecting team developed Guiding Youth in Polarizing Times to provide developmentally informed strategies to help

Arab American Heritage, Autism Acceptance, and Celebrate Diversity Month Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize the diverse culture, history, and contributions of Arab Americans to the United States . While grassroots efforts to mark the occasion began in the 1990s, it gained significant momentum in 2017 through the efforts of ArabAmerica.com and the Arab America Foundation. The initiative was driven by a desire to combat stereotypes and provide a dedicat

Leading Equity in Shifting Times Workshop in May Equity leadership is evolving. Across the country, formal DEI roles are being restructured, renamed, or eliminated. In many organizations, the work has not disappeared, it has simply become more complex. Some leaders are carrying equity efforts under a different name. Others are navigating pushback, policy shifts, or heightened scrutiny. Many are doing this work while also holding their primary roles. In this moment, clarity, s

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

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

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

New Lunch & Learn: DEI Facilitation and Social Status Are you feeling stuck in your DEIBelonging work? Have you lost momentum for change in your organization? One of the most common pitfalls of DEIB work in teams and organizations is falling into the trap of status inversion . Status inversion 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 c

We are deeply troubled by what we are witnessing across our country. The actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the broader systems that enable harm in the name of “security” or “order,” continue to result in profound human suffering—particularly for immigrants, asylum seekers, and families who are already navigating fear, uncertainty, and loss. Behind every policy, every raid, every detention, are real people: parents, children, partners, neighbors—members

Train the Trainer Virtual Workshop Next Week! Our Train the Trainer workshop will be next week on January 14-16 from 8:30-12:00pm PT / 11:30-3:00pm ET. The skills developed in this three-day intensive are valuable for individuals who want to further equity work in their communities. Organizations committed to instituting systemic change will benefit by sending a small group of employees who become internal trainers that can provide on-going professional development for staff.

Cultures Connecting End of Year Wrap Up for 2025 Can you believe 2025 is already coming to a close? It's been a tumultuous year for many of us as we've experienced attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, harm to our communities, and the dismantling of rights. It's a lot to take in so for our very last newsletter issue for the year (there will only be one in December), we wanted to share how we've been managing through all of this, as well as highlights of 2025

Train the Trainer Workshop in January Train the Trainer: Strategies for Facilitating Courageous Conversations on Race workshop will be held on January 14-16, 2026 at 8:30-12:00pm PT / 11:30-3:00pm ET on Zoom. Through engaging and interactive exercises, participants learn strategies and tips on how to successfully present sensitive information to a wide audience of learners. You will develop skills to take difficult conversations about race, privilege, and power to a deeper le

Advanced Microaggressions on November 20th & 21st Advanced Microaggressions for Leaders: How to Facilitate Difficult Conversations workshop will be taking place this month on November 20th & 21st at 8:30-12:00pm PT on Zoom. We apologize for the incorrect dates in our last newsletter (it was correct on Eventbrite). This workshop is for people in leadership positions who want to develop skills for approaching challenging situations in a way that invites healing, creates psychol

Save the Dates for Upcoming Workshops for 2026 We are in the last quarter of 2025 so it's time to plan our 2026 workshops. We have four workshops scheduled for next year so far which you can find below, along with brief descriptions. We will announce more details in this newsletter when registration opens! Train the Trainer with Dr. Caprice Hollins & Ilsa Govan January 14, 15, & 16 at 8:30-12:00pm PT on Zoom Through engaging and interactive exercises, participants learn stra

Advanced Microaggressions for Leaders Workshop Our workshop, Advanced Microaggressions for Leaders: How to Facilitate Difficult...

National Hispanic Heritage Month Starts Today National Hispanic Heritage Month starts today and last through October 15th. This month was...

Coming Up this Month: Learn to Speak Up with Shutting Down When having difficult conversations, do you... React impulsively instead of responding thoughtfully? Lash out or withdraw when the conversation becomes tense? Speak without listening? We've all been there. Engaging in tough conversations with family, friends, and colleagues requires intentional effort, skill, and practice. At our workshop, Speaking Up without Shutting Down: Tools for Hard Conversations, you'll learn t

New Workshop! Speaking Up without Shutting Down If we want to create a world where racism no longer thrives, we must examine how we show...

Transforming White Women's Leadership Workshop We are excited to share that our next workshop, "Transforming White Women's Leadership:...

Radical Self-Care and Community Connections Workshop is on June 18th The world may feel heavy for many of us with the dismantling of...