There are summer days in El Paso when it gets so hot that the sky crumbles into rain. It seems to come out of nowhere. That day, the sky was getting cloudy, then darker, as we drove the 15 minutes out to Sunland. On the Juárez side, they beat us to the spot. We arrived along with another car driven …
Confronting Narratives about AAPI People
Elizabeth Cronlund is joined by Marie Moy to confront some common narratives about Asian American and Pacific Islander populations. They take a look at some of the history of AAPI in the United States, and reflect on the ways that history informs where we find ourselves today. They also share some …
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Civic Engagement During August Recess
Each August, U.S. Senators and Representatives leave Washington, DC, to return to their home districts. During August Recess, many congresspeople meet with constituents through town halls and other community events. This is a wonderful time to meet with these lawmakers and advocate for the needs in …
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Learning to Abide
This post is part of CCDA's Mental Health Awareness Month. CCDA has a plethora of options to increase your mental health support, and we are constantly adding new resources to help you and your community flourish. Join us for an event, complete the Mental Health Survey, or download the Mental …
Becoming a Violence Interrupter
This blog post is part of Locked in Solidarity, CCDA's national awareness and action week on mass incarceration. What do we do when interrupting violence isn't an option? When the act has already been committed and the perpetrators are being punished? This is where I find myself: incarcerated. …
From Expectations to Partnership
What expectations do you have of the communities you are engaged with? What expectations do the people in the communities feel are being placed on them? Do you expect to help or to partner with the individuals in your community? During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing …
I Don’t Know What To Call This
Asian American ASIAN American Asian AMERICAN I am an immigrant’s childBorn and raised in your countryI didn’t migrate myselfNo accentNo credibility Others see my parentsOthers hear my parentsLanguage, accents, or no English They see what I eat at homeSmell fried fish on my …
Redefining the Role of Faith Communities through Social Entrepreneurship
In the realm of community development, the intersection of faith, business acumen, and social justice forms a potent triad. This is particularly true for faith communities that adhere to the Christian Community Development (CCD) components. Social entrepreneurship, an innovative approach that blends …
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