Katie Bond and James Gallen, the creative forces behind Laguna Beach Yoga + Fair Trade, have successfully cultivated a vibrant community center dedicated to yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and fostering meaningful connections. Central to this sanctuary is a unique fair-trade boutique thoughtfully curated by The Peace Exchange, offering conscientiously sourced products from around the globe.
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WASHINGTON The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF’s) National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) fellowship program this month is marking one year of advancing social justice and racial equity and welcoming four new Congressman John R. Lewis Social Justice Policy Fellows. CBCF launched NREI in June of 2020 in response to the protests of police killings of unarmed Black Americans and the historically unlevel playing field for minorities. NREI’s mission is to combat systemic injustice and advance racial equity, human rights, education, and community and economic development opportunities for the Black community. In July 2020, the fellowship program was renamed to honor the late Congressman John R. Lewis, a leader in the U.S. Congress and the fight for racial equity. The John R. Lewis Social Justice Fellowship is designed to give young Black leaders the opportunity to work in Congress, and fellows are placed with
Two new laws aim to help veterans find jobs, better health care Lauren Underwood
Updated 1/17/2021 3:44 PM
Two newly adopted federal laws aim to help more veterans pursue education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields and provide better quality and accessible health care for women veterans at Veterans Affairs facilities.
The Veterans in STEM Act expands scholarship opportunities for veterans in clinical health training programs.
These service members get all of this experience, maybe as a medic or a tech or something like that, but they are not necessarily licensed or credentialed in the same way that it will be recognized in the civilian environment. . It s very difficult for them to get jobs in that area of expertise, said U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville, a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee and architect of both laws. We want to make sure these types of programs are available to (veterans) given the popularity o
Updated 1/15/2021 2:49 PM
Start 2021 off by honoring and celebrating the life and accomplishments of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with College of Lake County (CLC). Three different events on three different days offer three different ways to take part in the holiday. The legacy and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. serves as a beacon to CLC today as we ensure equitable outcomes for students and the diverse communities of Lake County, said CLC President Dr. Lori Suddick. Information on each event is below.
Realizing Dr. King s Dream through Good Trouble and Nonviolence
Cost: Free
Taking place via Zoom webinar, this panel discussion is hosted by United Peace Coalition. CLC s Center for Nonviolence is a member of the coalition. Among the speakers are U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood, community activist Henry Cervantes of The Peace Exchange, author Thomas Armstrong, area law enforcement and youth leaders. The mission of the coalition is to promote a society