Tag Archives: community
Brain Storming
Our first meeting involved 10 founders, 10 bottles of wine (yep), and three pizzas, and took place in a dark office in downtown Manhattan in 2017. The format was simple: Drink, eat, and let your guard down to talk honestly … Continue reading
Legalizing Marijuana
“Legalizing marijuana would be at the top of my list. This is not just about wanting to get high and not get arrested. We know that Black and Hispanic people are targeted more for drug arrests. I would remove marijuana … Continue reading
If I Were President…
“I would start by valuing education.” “If I were president, I would resign because y’all not about to stress me out and make my hair turn gray like Obama!”- Kalen Allen “If I were president, I would do my very … Continue reading
Resources
Examine how your resources are allocated. I’m not referring to just financial resources. Your time and energy are resources. Who do you choose to spend time with? Who do you recommend for jobs and internships? Who do you invite to … Continue reading
Social Workers
One of the hardest yet most vital actions social workers can take is to step back and allow crossover youth, their families, and their communities take the lead in voicing what is best for them, Gilbreath says. “Those closest to … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 