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We're on a mission to empower every leader and organization to build inclusive teams where everyone feels they can give their all because they belong.
People are the reason you innovate, problem solve, and advance.
Invest in people & culture with experts you can trust.
We're on a mission to empower every leader and organization to build inclusive teams where everyone feels they can give their all because they belong.
People are the reason you innovate, problem solve, and advance.
Invest in people & culture with experts you can trust.
We're taking a social media break. See you soon!
May 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We're taking a social media break. See you soon!
#EarthDay actions:
🌏 Call representatives to ensure environmental protections are defended + improved
🌎 Get informed on climate justice & join action groups
🌍 Remember, the biggest impact in climate change will come from systemic + industry changes; make personal changes & advocate for system change
🌏 Call representatives to ensure environmental protections are defended + improved
🌎 Get informed on climate justice & join action groups
🌍 Remember, the biggest impact in climate change will come from systemic + industry changes; make personal changes & advocate for system change
April 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
#EarthDay actions:
🌏 Call representatives to ensure environmental protections are defended + improved
🌎 Get informed on climate justice & join action groups
🌍 Remember, the biggest impact in climate change will come from systemic + industry changes; make personal changes & advocate for system change
🌏 Call representatives to ensure environmental protections are defended + improved
🌎 Get informed on climate justice & join action groups
🌍 Remember, the biggest impact in climate change will come from systemic + industry changes; make personal changes & advocate for system change
To all those celebrating, Happy Passover! Wishing you a meaningful Seder and a joyful time!
Image Caption: The three matzahs and four cups of wine that are eaten and drunk at the Passover Seder.
Image Credit: Art by Sefira Lightstone
Image Caption: The three matzahs and four cups of wine that are eaten and drunk at the Passover Seder.
Image Credit: Art by Sefira Lightstone
April 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
To all those celebrating, Happy Passover! Wishing you a meaningful Seder and a joyful time!
Image Caption: The three matzahs and four cups of wine that are eaten and drunk at the Passover Seder.
Image Credit: Art by Sefira Lightstone
Image Caption: The three matzahs and four cups of wine that are eaten and drunk at the Passover Seder.
Image Credit: Art by Sefira Lightstone
Ever need a moment to just talk with people that get you?
Want to co-create solutions to your problems?
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Want to co-create solutions to your problems?
Join us in April & May for FREE community listening, & solution co-creation at:
🍷 Wine & Whine
☕️ Sip Coffee & Spill the Tea🍵
🍺 Bemoaning w/ Brews
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April 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Ever need a moment to just talk with people that get you?
Want to co-create solutions to your problems?
Join us in April & May for FREE community listening, & solution co-creation at:
🍷 Wine & Whine
☕️ Sip Coffee & Spill the Tea🍵
🍺 Bemoaning w/ Brews
Sign up: tiny.cc/eastbaylisten
Want to co-create solutions to your problems?
Join us in April & May for FREE community listening, & solution co-creation at:
🍷 Wine & Whine
☕️ Sip Coffee & Spill the Tea🍵
🍺 Bemoaning w/ Brews
Sign up: tiny.cc/eastbaylisten
When you need someone to talk to:
Join us for Community Listening & Action with Dr. Linet Mera she/ella
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When: April & May
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#action #Berkeley #Oakland #Richmond
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April 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
When you need someone to talk to:
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Where: East Bay & Online
When: April & May
$: Free
Sign up to get event info and share your meeting preferences:
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#action #Berkeley #Oakland #Richmond
Join us for Community Listening & Action with Dr. Linet Mera she/ella
Where: East Bay & Online
When: April & May
$: Free
Sign up to get event info and share your meeting preferences:
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#action #Berkeley #Oakland #Richmond
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"Stone, credited with starting the academic field of transgender studies, is also a recording engineer, an artist, and the first known trans woman in the National Women’s Hall of Fame."
Sandy Stone is the first transgender woman inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame
Stone, credited with starting the field of transgender studies, is a woman of many accomplishments.
www.advocate.com
April 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"Stone, credited with starting the academic field of transgender studies, is also a recording engineer, an artist, and the first known trans woman in the National Women’s Hall of Fame."
Reposted
1. Incredible news for trans people in Montana.
A Montana judge has temporarily blocked the state's bathroom ban targeting trans adults in airports, colleges, and more.
He ruled that the state showed no evidence bathroom bans protect women.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
A Montana judge has temporarily blocked the state's bathroom ban targeting trans adults in airports, colleges, and more.
He ruled that the state showed no evidence bathroom bans protect women.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Montana Adult Trans Bathroom Ban Blocked In Court: "No Evidence" It Protects Women
The ruling is the first such ruling to block an adult transgender bathroom ban in the United States.
www.erininthemorning.com
April 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
1. Incredible news for trans people in Montana.
A Montana judge has temporarily blocked the state's bathroom ban targeting trans adults in airports, colleges, and more.
He ruled that the state showed no evidence bathroom bans protect women.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
A Montana judge has temporarily blocked the state's bathroom ban targeting trans adults in airports, colleges, and more.
He ruled that the state showed no evidence bathroom bans protect women.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating around the world! Wishing you a happy and peaceful Eid!
March 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating around the world! Wishing you a happy and peaceful Eid!
Hi new followers! We're turning 8 today!
Here are some highlights to catch you up:
🍼March 2017 🍼Calico was born
🏆November 2017 🏆We made it to Sacramento where Linet gave a speech on Implicit Bias for Senator Holly J. Mitchell’s California Commission on the Status of Women & Girls
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Here are some highlights to catch you up:
🍼March 2017 🍼Calico was born
🏆November 2017 🏆We made it to Sacramento where Linet gave a speech on Implicit Bias for Senator Holly J. Mitchell’s California Commission on the Status of Women & Girls
1/4
March 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Hi new followers! We're turning 8 today!
Here are some highlights to catch you up:
🍼March 2017 🍼Calico was born
🏆November 2017 🏆We made it to Sacramento where Linet gave a speech on Implicit Bias for Senator Holly J. Mitchell’s California Commission on the Status of Women & Girls
1/4
Here are some highlights to catch you up:
🍼March 2017 🍼Calico was born
🏆November 2017 🏆We made it to Sacramento where Linet gave a speech on Implicit Bias for Senator Holly J. Mitchell’s California Commission on the Status of Women & Girls
1/4
Happy Birthday to me! Turning 8 today 🎉
Celebrate with us!
💝Make a donation - every dollar counts!
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Celebrate with us!
💝Make a donation - every dollar counts!
www.flipcause.com/secure/cause...
💌Join our newsletter - community listening events coming up in April - May
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🗣️Let us know how we can support you and your community - DM us!
March 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Happy Birthday to me! Turning 8 today 🎉
Celebrate with us!
💝Make a donation - every dollar counts!
www.flipcause.com/secure/cause...
💌Join our newsletter - community listening events coming up in April - May
tiny.cc/calicomail
🗣️Let us know how we can support you and your community - DM us!
Celebrate with us!
💝Make a donation - every dollar counts!
www.flipcause.com/secure/cause...
💌Join our newsletter - community listening events coming up in April - May
tiny.cc/calicomail
🗣️Let us know how we can support you and your community - DM us!
Please be careful out there, know your rights, and have a plan.
Need help? DM us
Need help? DM us
If you are visiting the United States, having a negative view of Trump is enough to get you denied entry.
If this was coming out of Russia or China, we would deplore such an authoritarian attack on freedom of expression.
If this was coming out of Russia or China, we would deplore such an authoritarian attack on freedom of expression.
March 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Please be careful out there, know your rights, and have a plan.
Need help? DM us
Need help? DM us
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Ugh I lost my parents' languages because I grew up in America and now, to go to #AWP25 in LA to talk about this very topic & not get unlawfully detained by ICE I have to bring my US passport around? I hate this so much.
BUT I am excited to be in community with other Asian diaspora writers on this:
BUT I am excited to be in community with other Asian diaspora writers on this:
March 17, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Ugh I lost my parents' languages because I grew up in America and now, to go to #AWP25 in LA to talk about this very topic & not get unlawfully detained by ICE I have to bring my US passport around? I hate this so much.
BUT I am excited to be in community with other Asian diaspora writers on this:
BUT I am excited to be in community with other Asian diaspora writers on this:
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1. In one of the most extreme anti-trans bills of 2025, a bill in Arkansas would make "contributing to social transitioning" of trans youth against the law.
It asserts extraterritorial jurisdiction, applying to social media and more.
Latest from Mira Lazine.
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It asserts extraterritorial jurisdiction, applying to social media and more.
Latest from Mira Lazine.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Arkansas Bill Would Make “Contributing To Social Transitioning” Of Trans Youth Against The Law
House bill 1668 is one of the most extreme anti-transgender bills of 2025.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
1. In one of the most extreme anti-trans bills of 2025, a bill in Arkansas would make "contributing to social transitioning" of trans youth against the law.
It asserts extraterritorial jurisdiction, applying to social media and more.
Latest from Mira Lazine.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
It asserts extraterritorial jurisdiction, applying to social media and more.
Latest from Mira Lazine.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
😬$0.82 is the amount women earn for every $1 earned by men in the US.
😱Analysts calculate that over the course of a year, those cents balloon to $545,700,000,000.00 (billions) in lost earnings for women.
▶️Taking action starts w/ you ◀️
Book a call to act now through the link in our bio
😱Analysts calculate that over the course of a year, those cents balloon to $545,700,000,000.00 (billions) in lost earnings for women.
▶️Taking action starts w/ you ◀️
Book a call to act now through the link in our bio
March 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
😬$0.82 is the amount women earn for every $1 earned by men in the US.
😱Analysts calculate that over the course of a year, those cents balloon to $545,700,000,000.00 (billions) in lost earnings for women.
▶️Taking action starts w/ you ◀️
Book a call to act now through the link in our bio
😱Analysts calculate that over the course of a year, those cents balloon to $545,700,000,000.00 (billions) in lost earnings for women.
▶️Taking action starts w/ you ◀️
Book a call to act now through the link in our bio
Act today to support women’s rights & celebrate women! Give, buy, call, march, & amplify women’s voices!
Women’s rights are rights that are interwoven with disability, Black, queer rights and policies. All of these require active action and protection to persist. 1/5
Thx @liberaljane.bsky.social
Women’s rights are rights that are interwoven with disability, Black, queer rights and policies. All of these require active action and protection to persist. 1/5
Thx @liberaljane.bsky.social
[THREAD] This #WomensHistoryMonth, let's not forget how many of our rights were only won in recent decades, and weren’t given by asking nicely and waiting.
We need to fight for our rights.
Here's are a few examples:
We need to fight for our rights.
Here's are a few examples:
March 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Act today to support women’s rights & celebrate women! Give, buy, call, march, & amplify women’s voices!
Women’s rights are rights that are interwoven with disability, Black, queer rights and policies. All of these require active action and protection to persist. 1/5
Thx @liberaljane.bsky.social
Women’s rights are rights that are interwoven with disability, Black, queer rights and policies. All of these require active action and protection to persist. 1/5
Thx @liberaljane.bsky.social
good news of the day
1. A Federal Judge has blocked Trump's under 19 trans care ban nationwide.
In the decision, he slams the Government's reliance on the Cass Review, jeopardizes youth health, and likely violates several constitutional principles.
The latest from Mira Lazine.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
In the decision, he slams the Government's reliance on the Cass Review, jeopardizes youth health, and likely violates several constitutional principles.
The latest from Mira Lazine.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Judge Blocks Trump Trans Ban Nationwide, Slams Reliance On Cass Review
The ruling applies nationwide, and should allow hospitals that temporarily paused care to resume.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
good news of the day
What we need now are inclusive and engaging workplaces, so everyone can work better together.
We can help you with that. Book a call today through the link in our profile.
#inclusion #workplace #hr #collaboration
We can help you with that. Book a call today through the link in our profile.
#inclusion #workplace #hr #collaboration
March 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
What we need now are inclusive and engaging workplaces, so everyone can work better together.
We can help you with that. Book a call today through the link in our profile.
#inclusion #workplace #hr #collaboration
We can help you with that. Book a call today through the link in our profile.
#inclusion #workplace #hr #collaboration
For World Day for Social Justice:
Ask to center people and our planet as we strive towards a more sustainable global economy and environmental future.
📣 Links to take action in our bio
#future #environment #world #socialjustice #action
Photo by Ron Lach at Pexel
Ask to center people and our planet as we strive towards a more sustainable global economy and environmental future.
📣 Links to take action in our bio
#future #environment #world #socialjustice #action
Photo by Ron Lach at Pexel
February 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
For World Day for Social Justice:
Ask to center people and our planet as we strive towards a more sustainable global economy and environmental future.
📣 Links to take action in our bio
#future #environment #world #socialjustice #action
Photo by Ron Lach at Pexel
Ask to center people and our planet as we strive towards a more sustainable global economy and environmental future.
📣 Links to take action in our bio
#future #environment #world #socialjustice #action
Photo by Ron Lach at Pexel
Anyone feel like you got tagged?
How do y'all break up sitting?
Alexis & Linet use Pomodoro timers to focus and to get up and move.
How do y'all break up sitting?
Alexis & Linet use Pomodoro timers to focus and to get up and move.
8.5 Hours Of Daily Sitting Linked To Higher BMI And Cholesterol
February 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Anyone feel like you got tagged?
How do y'all break up sitting?
Alexis & Linet use Pomodoro timers to focus and to get up and move.
How do y'all break up sitting?
Alexis & Linet use Pomodoro timers to focus and to get up and move.
Our founders are scientists, BIPOC, queer, neurospicy, educators, women, nb, men, and we're all feeling these rash acts cutting your jobs and draining support for the many critical programs the US government funded. We see you.
Please lean on community, you're not alone.
-Love-
The Calico Team
Please lean on community, you're not alone.
-Love-
The Calico Team
February 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Our founders are scientists, BIPOC, queer, neurospicy, educators, women, nb, men, and we're all feeling these rash acts cutting your jobs and draining support for the many critical programs the US government funded. We see you.
Please lean on community, you're not alone.
-Love-
The Calico Team
Please lean on community, you're not alone.
-Love-
The Calico Team
If #BHM is not on our Google calendars… does that mean there is NO BLACK HISTORY MONTH??!!
As Kendrick clearly showed 133.5M ppl the US is built with Black at its core. So yes, there is BHM every month.
Let's combat silence with loud voices.
Keep Black History and Black joy front and center. 1/
As Kendrick clearly showed 133.5M ppl the US is built with Black at its core. So yes, there is BHM every month.
Let's combat silence with loud voices.
Keep Black History and Black joy front and center. 1/
February 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
If #BHM is not on our Google calendars… does that mean there is NO BLACK HISTORY MONTH??!!
As Kendrick clearly showed 133.5M ppl the US is built with Black at its core. So yes, there is BHM every month.
Let's combat silence with loud voices.
Keep Black History and Black joy front and center. 1/
As Kendrick clearly showed 133.5M ppl the US is built with Black at its core. So yes, there is BHM every month.
Let's combat silence with loud voices.
Keep Black History and Black joy front and center. 1/
#TBT to our #podcast morning routine booster ☕ 🍳 👟:
“The price we pay for transition can be hard, but the reward of living authentically is beyond what you can imagine.” - Maria Roman-Taylorson
Maria goes further in depth on whole-person solutions, trans joy, and community.
🎧 at link in bio.
“The price we pay for transition can be hard, but the reward of living authentically is beyond what you can imagine.” - Maria Roman-Taylorson
Maria goes further in depth on whole-person solutions, trans joy, and community.
🎧 at link in bio.
February 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
❤️🔥Hot #TopicTuesday - instead of freezing with fear over #executiveorders, delve into the rich joy, power, and hope from our most recent #podcast with Maria Roman-Taylorson of TransLatin@ Coalition. Soak in her awe-inspiring message & seize the moment. 🎧 to link in bio.
#transrightsarehumanrights
#transrightsarehumanrights
February 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
❤️🔥Hot #TopicTuesday - instead of freezing with fear over #executiveorders, delve into the rich joy, power, and hope from our most recent #podcast with Maria Roman-Taylorson of TransLatin@ Coalition. Soak in her awe-inspiring message & seize the moment. 🎧 to link in bio.
#transrightsarehumanrights
#transrightsarehumanrights
Take a break, listen to our 🌟NEW🌟 #podcast: Maria Roman-Taylorson🎙️ shares the story, #hope, & impact of TransLatin@ Coalition and how we can all do more
Listen to the full pod & learn about our services that help everyone feel they belong through the link in our bio.
#transrightsarehumanrights
Listen to the full pod & learn about our services that help everyone feel they belong through the link in our bio.
#transrightsarehumanrights
January 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Take a break, listen to our 🌟NEW🌟 #podcast: Maria Roman-Taylorson🎙️ shares the story, #hope, & impact of TransLatin@ Coalition and how we can all do more
Listen to the full pod & learn about our services that help everyone feel they belong through the link in our bio.
#transrightsarehumanrights
Listen to the full pod & learn about our services that help everyone feel they belong through the link in our bio.
#transrightsarehumanrights
Happy Lunar New Year!
January 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Happy Lunar New Year!