Refreshing Perspectives – The reFRESH

Image via Chelsea Handler Written by Jackson Bird As we collectively adjust to a new normal, we’re focusing this week’s reFRESH on unique takes and important perspectives on the pandemic. What we’re checking out… This week’s New York Times Magazine cover story featured the stories of essential workers, in their own words and with their own […]

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Some Positive Vibes For Your Weekend In– The reFRESH

Art by Kimothy Joy Written by Jackson Bird Well y’all, this month hasn’t exactly gone as expected. As we try to adjust to this new normal, we wanted to share some pieces of wisdom from thought leaders in our orbit that we’ve been particularly uplifted by. What we’re checking out… Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb shared her insight […]

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No More White Dudes Month – The reFRESH

Art by Vidushi Yadav for Plan International Written by Jackson Bird It’s been a week, y’all. This week is International Women’s Day and the kickoff of Women’s History Month, and there have been lots to celebrate — and to mourn. Also, we’re officially over old white dudes dominating our history and our politics. What we’re checking out… In celebration of Women’s History […]

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Not Your Father’s Diversity – The reFRESH

Image by freepik Written by Jackson Bird This week we’re discussing double standards, changing tides, and how surface-level “diversity” just doesn’t cut it. What we’re checking out… No matter who you’re supporting in the presidential race, there’s no doubt that Senator Elizabeth Warren absolutely eviscerated the NBC Democratic Debate on Wednesday night––in a good way. Naturally, […]

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Be You – The reFRESH

Image by pikisuperstar Written by Jackson Bird This week, we’re focusing on the importance of being true to ourselves––at work, as parents, in our politics––and speaking up so others are free to be their full, authentic selves as well. What we’re checking out… Primary season is finally, actually upon us. The New York Times put together […]

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