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11 YA Authors to Read During AAPI Month and Beyond
Here are my recommendations for the top 11 YA AAPI authors to read during AAPI Heritage Month.
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Here are my recommendations for the top 11 YA AAPI authors to read during AAPI Heritage Month.
For some, being a social media influencer is about what sponsorships they can snag and being the prettiest person on their platform. However, these individuals use their presence to inspire, educate, and promote what they believe in or bring joy. Rachel Lindsay View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachel Lindsay Abasolo (@therachlindsay) Rachel Lindsay originally stepped into the spotlight when she joined the 21st season of The Bachelor and then went on to be the first Black Bachelorette. As a Texas lawyer, she came into the public eye with a bold personality that she has used to… Read more »
Any other June, we would be out celebrating Pride month with our LGBTQ+ community. Unfortunately, Pride events have been sacrificed for public safety due to COVID-19. The good news is, that’s not stopping Pride Live and Pride Media from celebrating their third annual Stonewall Day via streaming on June 26th. It's here! Stonewall Day's lineup of guests and performers appearing in our global Livestream event this Friday, June 26! In partnership with @WarnerMedia, @LogoTV, @Nasdaq, and @PrideMediaInc. pic.twitter.com/ehJzhJtDOG — Pride Live (@REALPRIDELIVE) June 23, 2020 The event will be hosted by Geena Rocero and will include an encouraging message from… Read more »
Hoteliers, restaurateurs and tourism promoters mourned the loss of the $40 million bonanza that the now-decamped Latin Grammy awards show was expected to bring to the Miami area. But what really has them crying in their Cristal Roederer is the blow to the city’s image. The Latin Grammy organizers said Monday that they were moving the glitzy Sept. 11 award show to Los Angeles because of worries that protests against artists from communist Cuba could threaten the safety of performers and spectators. “The perception of Miami in the international community is greatly damaged by this,” said Leslie Zigel, vice president… Read more »
In celebration of Black History Month, Sonicnet.com today kicks off a month-long tribute to the black musicians and heroes that have made history. For all of February, Sonicnet.com has dedicated an entire area to the black musical experience, featuring artists such as Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Public Enemy, and others. As part of the celebration, radio.sonicnet has launched PRIDE – a special Internet radio station spanning the soundtrack of black history from blues to rap, and featuring spoken word and speeches by famous artists and leaders. As part of Black History Month, Sonicnet.com is also featuring news, profiles, album reviews,… Read more »
The Nerds start out the show with some local news on the downfall of the cannabis industry here in California, we try to get to the bottom of what is going on around here! Then, since it’s Pride month and we need to celebrate, we break down the history of Brownie Mary – one of cannabis’s first pioneers and advocates and how she provided safe medicinal cannabis access to her patients suffering from the AIDS crisis in the 80’s. It’s inspiring moment that gives us hope to keep fighting the good fight to end the stigma of cannabis! So don’t panic! It’s organic!
It’s Pride month and the nerds are here and queer and joined by the wonderful and talented musician (and TS’s favorite co-worker!) Hason! We have a long awaited chat about his journey into music, his vision and his activism! Join us as we play Hason’s music and talk about what the future holds for the budding (yes, that was an intended pun) LA artist! Check out all of Hason’s music and as Hason says “It’s a great day to be alive!” Don’t panic! It’s organic!
Happy PRIDE Month! ASW is a Queer artist celebrating PRIDE by using his music to fundraise and advocate for important causes. Alex was kind enough to share his own experience with mental health and the global not-for-profit organization Crisis Text Line. How the organization was a tremendous support to him and how he eventually became a volunteer. We also discuss his new music; his upcoming Dahlia EP will drop via Popgang Records in August, and his latest single, “Roots” is streaming now!
In honor of Pride Month, I am sharing my coming out story.
Happy Pride Month, idobi fam! We love you all and want to remind you that no matter who you love or who you are, there’s a place for you at idobi.
