Rebellion is not a four-letter word | Eileah Ohning
Longing life to be about something valuable, in 2015 Eileah Ohning gave away most of her belongings and moved into her car forsaking the idea of “house as home.” Eileah lived this way for the...
Home is a place you create when you create | Speak Williams
Growing up in poverty and being abused by his father did not provide much in the way of escape or new environments. Speak Williams learned to find his “home” in the arts. He will tell us...
What Being Hispanic and Latinx Means in the United States | Fernanda Ponce
Fernanda provides a first person account of identity–addressing stereotypes and assumptions, and inviting the audience to dig deeper into the Latinx experience in the United States. Fernanda...
Education without boxes | Kavita Anand
An educator by profession, Ms. Kavita Anand is a firm believer in quality education and not just education. Ms. Kavita Anand talks about the impact of education and the different methods of teaching...
Makerspaces: No Access, No Impact | Jeremy Mitchell
Jeremy Mitchell identifies one of the main problems with makerspaces and explains why it matters. After citing the success of accessible makerspaces such as CLOUD901 in Memphis, TN, he calls for the...
Merengue Madness | Nina Perez
Nina Perez teaches people to connect with themselves, their peers and their environment through Latin dance. No partner, no rhythm, no problem. Nina can be reached at info@bailavancouver.com. This...
Defining an Empowered Woman
Whether it’s profession, position, or education, many factors influence our perception of what empowers a woman. However, all of these are not necessarily the root of empowerment. Dorothy...