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The Upstanders explores all sides of bullying, from the brain science to how it plays out from subtle scenarios to full blown bullying. Social media’s power means that bully behavior is now a 24/7 phenomenon, where even changing schools, jobs and phone numbers, or deleting accounts cannot stop the cycle. Covid has increased the incidence of cyber-bullying by 70%. The Upstanders film program shares safe proven strategies and is rooted in character building. It inspires kindness, honesty, respect, empathy, trust and connection.
Where to Watch: Impactful.co
Where to Listen: Spotify
Where to Listen: Playerfm
Upcoming Events
Oak Cliff Market 2024
Our mission is to provide fresh, healthy food in the Black community, and create community commerce in South Oak Cliff by building relationships with Black and Brown farmers and vendors! For Oak Cliff Farmers Markets are certified local markets where all fruits, vegetables, and agricultural items are grown, made, or ranched within 150 miles. Your…
Living through War & Fighting for Peace
Noga Bar Oz is an Israeli musician and conducts an orchestra for Arab and Jewish children. Lana Ikelan, a Palestinian journalist, believes in the power of words and stories to create change and justice. These young women activists are leaving their war torn and deeply divided homeland to spread messages and hope and strength. This…
Informational Webinar on SB4
SB4 allows peace officers to racially profile Hispanic people, essentially, a peace officer can accuse a Hispanic person of not coming into this country legally. This webinar allows people the space to gather and ask questions to prepare for the implications of this bill.
Luskin Lawmakers
How three UCLA Luskin alums — one from each master’s program — are making a difference in California. Their discussion also will explore lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic relating to urgent housing policy solutions at the state and local levels amid ongoing disinvestment at the federal level.
Art & Activism Drives Conversation with Dolores Huerta, Cheech Marin, and Vincent Valdez
Benefiting the internationally renowned nonprofit’s transformative programming and community leadership, supporters of the Rothko Chapel will gather on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 for an inspirational evening featuring celebrated actor, art collector, and advocate Cheech Marin, legendary civil rights advocate and labor organizer Dolores Huerta, and 2023 Art League Houston’s Texas artist of the year Vincent…
Violas House Skyline Diaper Giveaway
Our DISD diaper give aways are designed to service our high school and community moms that might not otherwise have access to our Baby Boutique. It gives them an opportunity to receive the material assistance they need.
Cool School Friday – Todd MS Planting
Texas Trees Foundation is starting its Spring Planting Season on March 2nd until mid-April (only March dates are currently available for signing up. Volunteers will have the opportunity to plant trees at several park locations on multiple dates. Age: 12 and up with Parent or Guardian. Younger children may attend events on public property but…
Branching Out Saturday – Jaycee Zaragoza Park Planting
Texas Trees Foundation is starting its Spring Planting Season on March 2nd until mid-April (only March dates are currently available for signing up. Volunteers will have the opportunity to plant trees at several park locations on multiple dates. Age: 12 and up with Parent or Guardian. Younger children may attend events on public property but…
Branching Out Saturday – Glendale Park Planting
Texas Trees Foundation is starting its Spring Planting Season on March 2nd until mid-April (only March dates are currently available for signing up. Volunteers will have the opportunity to plant trees at several park locations on multiple dates. Age: 12 and up with Parent or Guardian. Younger children may attend events on public property but…
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