#Diversity #Equity #Inclusion

“My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return.” – Maya Angelou #MotivationMonday #ChangingTheFaceOfSanDiegoLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #UrbanExceptionalism #RISESanDiego #SanDiego

#FeatureFriday NBC 7 San Diego featured RISE Fellows Khea Pollard (’15) and Ferchil Ramos (’15) with local hip-hop artist Parker Edison on Café X: By Any Beans Necessary a worker-owned co-op. Please read the article: bit.ly/2MhhLb9 #ChangingTheFaceOfSanDiegoLeadership

"Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced" -James Baldwin

SAVE THE DATE: Diversity & Inclusion Awards Luncheon will be October 8, 2018 at the JacobsCenter. #Changingthefaceofsandiegoleadership #inclusiveleadership #urbanexceptionalism #diversity #inclusion #rise #sandiego

“In the flush of love's light, we dare be brave. And suddenly we see that love costs all we are, and will ever be. Yet it is only love which sets us free.” – Maya Angelou #MotivationMonday #ChangingTheFaceOfSanDiegoLeadership #RISESanDiego #RISE #SanDiego

A recent report by Center on Policy Initiatives found that there is a lack of #diversity among 5 decision making bodies in #SanDiego. A majority are white, male, & economically advantaged & doesn't reflect the diverse population of San Diego. Please read The San Diego Union-Tribune article:bit.ly/2OVg9pi

We are looking for nominations for the ILIA Award for Economy The ILIA Award for #Economy looks for evidence of #diversity, #equity, & #Inclusion as it relates to: #Income #Employment #Housing To nominate individuals or orgs click: bit.ly/2n24RTi #SanDiego

“I'm very, very serious - I'm serious enough not to take myself too seriously. That means I can be completely wedded to the moment. But when I leave that moment, I want to be completely wedded to the next moment.” – Maya Angelou #MotivationMonday #RISESanDiego #RISE #SanDiego

"Entering with only hope and a suitcase" conversation on immigration. #RISEChat

"Need to take the hate out of the debate" and find pathways for immigrants and refugees. #RiseChat

#RISEChat "making sure people in office are representative and understand our diverse communities"

"Path power is staying connected to one another...act with compassion" #RISEChat

...my friends were brutally murdered and you have the nerve to make this about Russia. I can not believe this x.com/realdonaldtrum…

Emma Gonzalez’s instantly historic speech got the nation to stop and listen about gun reform. Now she’s taking her message to Washington D.C. in the hope of making Parkland America’s last mass shooting.

George and Amal, I couldn’t agree with you more. I am joining forces with you and will match your $500,000 donation to ‘March For Our Lives.’ These inspiring young people remind me of the Freedom Riders of the 60s who also said we’ve had ENOUGH and our voices will be heard.

Let's not forget: People living with mental illness are far more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators. #CNNTownHall #endstigma

Young people have helped lead all our great movements. How inspiring to see it again in so many smart, fearless students standing up for their right to be safe; marching and organizing to remake the world as it should be. We've been waiting for you. And we've got your backs.