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Today, we elaborate on 420 for the canna-curious and history buffs, painting the fascinating narrative of how an obscure code turned into a globally recognized cannabis community symbol. Read our Latest Blog HERE: https://lnkd.in/g8bhUwaJ

I love Loleen Berdahl's Academia Made Easier Newsletters & this one is no exception... "Many of us in academia (read: women, minority scholars, anyone socialized to feel like we shouldn’t take up too much space, make too much noise or expect too much attention) feel reluctant to raise awareness of our work. Sure, this work represents months or years of effort, and sure, this work is part of a larger scholarly conversation that would benefit from its insights and perspective, but it just feels unseemly to, well, talk about it... To all of this, I have exactly two words: Fuck that... And now that the work is completed (congratulations!!!), your final task is to connect it with the right audience and allow it to achieve the impact that mattered to you in the first place. My position is that you should do so without apology, shame, or any other “oh, I don’t mean to be a bother and take up space” energy." Read the full newsletter here:

Today is Cinco de Mayo, which represents the anniversary of Mexico's victory against the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. (Contrary to popular belief, the date is not Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16). Mexican President Benito Juárez canceled its debts to European countries, incensing France and causing them to invade. Although the Mexican army, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, was outnumbered, they won after the day-long fight. Many of its members were Indigenous Mexicans from various backgrounds who united in solidarity against a common enemy. But this wasn't just a fight about money. Some scholars believe that the French were looking to invade Mexico and set up a base to support the Confederate South, which was in the midst of fighting the Civil War. The North had stopped exporting cotton to France during this time, forcing textile manufacturers to lay off workers. France saw an opportunity to forge a new alliance, helping the South maintain the institution of slavery in exchange for cotton. If Mexico had lost that battle, France could have colonized Mexico and potentially influenced the outcome of the Civil War. The French did gain control of Mexico City a year later, but by then, the North had an advantage. During that time, Mexican American activists in the U.S. celebrated the victory, recognizing its potential ramifications. But the holiday of Cinco de May in the U.S. didn't go mainstream until the 1960s. Chicano civil rights activists revived the celebrations as a mark of pride and recognition of what we can achieve together. By the 1980s, brands had co-opted the celebration to capture revenue from the growing, historically overlooked Latin market. Making the holiday mainstream offered brands, particularly alcohol manufacturers, an opportunity to commercialize a cultural reason for everyone to drink in early May. The date is now one of the biggest days for beer sales in the U.S. Meanwhile, in Mexico, the battle's anniversary is only widely celebrated in Puebla, where it occurred. Many of the practices related to Cinco de Mayo don't truly honor Mexican culture and history. This date is rife with cultural appropriation – fake sombreros and mustaches, insensitive costumes, made-up Spanish words, decorations that reflect Día de Muertos, etc. But avoiding appropriation isn't enough. Today should also celebrate the importance of solidarity and resistance, which protects our unique cultural identities. ~ ARD #CincoDeMayo #CincoDeMayo2024 #NotMexicanIndependenceDay

As our 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘦, 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵 kicks off in Warsaw, dive into a compelling discussion on the fight for democracy between our President & CEO, Alyse Nelson, and Anne Applebaum — Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, staff writer for The Atlantic, and author of 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺, 𝘐𝘯𝘤. In their conversation, they discuss the rise of authoritarian regimes and how to counter them. Applebaum sheds light on how autocrats are leveraging fear, misogyny, and misinformation to tighten their grip on power, and how we can resist. “Poland,” she states, “is a model for fighting autocracies in an electoral system, where this kind of playbook just won an election.” This is why 100 women leaders from around the world have come together this week in Warsaw - to drive change and defend peace, justice, freedom of speech, and equality. The goals of our summit are clear: 🤝 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: We’re supporting 100 women to take 100 transformative actions in their local contexts.  🤝 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Developing a "Playbook" of actionable strategies for countering autocracy, drawn from diverse geographies and causes. 🤝 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Building a fundable, actionable campaign to unite our network around shared goals of freedom and democracy. As Anne Applebaum and Alyse Nelson discuss, it will take a networked, concerted effort to push back against authoritarianism. We’re committed to creating this coalition of changemakers, standing together in the face of the world’s growing threats to democracy. Tune in to this critical conversation and learn how we can rise, together, against the forces threatening our freedoms. 👇 https://lnkd.in/enqGNZnX #VitalVoices #GlobalActionSummit #StandUpForDemocracy

"Malama kekahi i kekahi" - Caring for one another. This Hawaiian philosophy guides Cierra Leopoldino's approach to professional relationships and team collaboration. 💼🤝 So great to see this recent feature of Cierra with the Oregon Society of CPAs! Thanks for sharing some of your story, Cierra! #Culture #ProfessionalDevelopment #AlohaSpirit

The #TRIUMPH movement is picking up speed! Are you interested in joining us in sharing a message of hope, strength, diversity, and support? Get your hands on a copy now! Reading is an excellent coping skill to utilize during Mental Health Awareness Month! The ordering link can be found in the comments section below! Let's all #TRIUMPH together! #eliminatediversitydesertagendas #inclusionisamust #allyship #psychologicalsaferenvironments

#Triumph is changing lives and reaching many people. Whether you’re a Black Professional or an ally looking to better understand the experiences and challenges faced, this book is essential! Order here: TriumphwithSacheen.com #supportblackauthors

December's les Nouvelles Article of the Month: "Intellectual Property Rights And Antitrust: The Distribution Agreements And Technology Transfer Agreements". Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) #IntellectualProperty

The State of Latinas in Corporate America report by Lean In reveals some disturbing findings. Latinas lose the most ground across the corporate pipeline. Let's use these findings as fuel for change. #Latinas #Corporate #CSuite