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INCLUSION ONSCREEN

... Representation In Gen Alpha Media It's both simple and impactful: when kids see characters like them on screen, they feel a stronger sense of belonging and connection, which can considerably influence societal perceptions and dismantle stereotypes. Over the past decade, TV networks, in particular, have advanced their efforts to increase representation of the characters portrayed on their shows, including casting disabled actors and telling stories that resonate with people with disabilities ...

VIRAL NEWS: LATIN GRAMMYS, STORE-BOUGHT PESTO, THE GUY ON THE CHIEFS

... A peek into the topics buzzing at CassandraIt's that time of the week! It's Friday again and all we know what that means: it's time to discuss the most talked-about internet news of the past seven days. Culture moves fast, and we at Cassandra try to move even faster to keep up with all the issues Gen Z can't stop thinking about. Today, we're diving into everything Latin Grammys, the crazy stories behind store-bought pesto, and how one of the biggest NFL players in the country is now "the guy ...

VIRAL NEWS: T-SWIFT, NFL, HEINZ, & VOTING REGISTRATION

... A peek into cultural moments buzzing onlineIt's the last Friday of the month, and we want to close it up with the most relevant topics of the week that Gen Z can't stop talking about. And given the speed with which culture moves, there are certainly many stories we could tackle from this week including the end to the WGA strike, the GOP debate and the looming Seinfeld inspired government shutdown. But if you've been online at all, you already know that this edition will be all around one ...

ADVANCEMENTS IN AIR TRAVEL

... company hopes the seat will be well-received by the disabled community, who have actively told their stories about airlines destroying their vital and extremely expensive mobility devices. - GET READY TO HAIL A RIDE IN AN AIR TAXI - Back to the Future and the Jetsons may have been on to something big, as aviation companies, including United, Boeing, and Delta, are researching ways to shift local transportation from the road to the air with electrically-powered “air taxis” for short flights. In fact ...

A MINDFUL CHILD

... greater dividends as they grow older. As Cassandra revealed in our Gen Alpha report, growing up in a world of extremes, this current generation of kids is being encouraged to find balance. Ahead, we explore three examples that help young people learn these practices. - PEACE OUT PODCAST - Featuring relaxing mindfulness stories for kids, Peace Out is a podcast for children to enjoy as they begin to wind down for the day and has been listened to more than 4M times. Made up of short stories that are ...

VIRAL NEWS: PHARRELL'S COLLECTION, SMOSH, AND A BILLION-DOLLAR CAGE FIGHT

... A peek into the topics buzzing at CassandraFriday is here again, and with it, it's time to talk about the most relevant internet news of the past seven days. Culture moves fast, and we at Cassandra try to move even faster to keep up with all the relevant issues Gen Z can't stop discussing. This week the news cycle was very focused on the awful situation around Oceangate's Titanic submersible, even eclipsing news stories that needed more coverage. But we’ve decided to keep the tone of this ...

SOLOPRENEURS

... , jokingly showing the chaotic side as a one person team.— Zachary, 18, CA (Cassandra Collective) - SOLO’SPIRATION - The #sidehustle generation loves learning about successful solopreneurs who have made it all by themselves whether that be the now legendary stories of billionaire Spanx creator Sara Blakely who went door to door to bring her idea to life, or Pierre Omidyar, who started his business from his home just to experiment with buying and selling PEZ dispensers online - which evolved into what we ...

VIRAL NEWS: THE LITTLE MERMAID, SUCCESSION, AND JENNA ORTEGA'S MOM

... daughter's smoking in the most mom way possible: through very pointed hints in since-then deleted Instagram stories. The 20-year-old actress was captured by paparazzi having lunch and a cigarette, and Mom —who happens to also be a nurse— was not happy at all. The Instagram stories contained screenshots of the dangers and consequences of smoking, explicit pictures of affected body parts, a meme, and a final message about how "A mother is always a mother." We have the feeling Jenna might be grounded. ...

DISABILITY ADVOCACY PULSE

... , and connects disabled K-12 youth through language in its various forms—from poetry to programming. Born with a visual impairment, 18-year-old founder Jessica Kim didn’t know how to advocate for her needs for much of her life. However, as she’s grown older, Jessica has discovered a path to self-advocacy through her writing. In June 2020, she decided to make her activism a collective one, leading to the creation of I-CREATE YOUTH for fellow disabled students to meet, share their stories through ...