Rewriting my Chicano Story: A dedication to my mom
José Ocaño Growing up, until I was 18 years old, I spent my nights sleeping on a broken couch in the living room of our one-bedroom home in Barrio Anita located in Tucson, AZ. Before bed, I would lay in resentment, fear, and anxiety about my future until I eventually fell asleep. I spent hours […]
Moving Beyond Bias with CARE
A discussion with animal welfare leader and president of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE), James Evans. James talks about how the animal welfare movement got to where we are today and how we move forward. Special thanks to our host by José Ocaño, Senior Director of Culture and Talent and Best Friends CEO, […]
Still Dreaming
I don’t think Dr. King dreamt of President Obama, Reginald F. Lewis, Condoleezza Rice, or Oprah per se. Too often, these individuals, and other gifted people, are presented as post-racial symbols of a struggle long passed. This type of loose logic ignores the challenges facing People of Color. Equally misconceived would be to suggest Warren […]
Leaning in and Listening
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