436 results for '"community"'
Filter by:

Daily

LGBTQ+ SAFE ZONES

... Championing friendly and affirming spacesAs anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and attacks intensify across the country, LGBTQ+ groups are countering with their own intensity to create safe spaces. These groups are creating community-based solutions that allow LGBTQ+ youth, a cohort especially prone to isolation and loneliness, to safely share their experiences, ideas, and to create a feeling of connection and community. In celebration of the resilience and importance of these inclusive spaces, we’re ...

TAKE PRIDE!

... The pulse on how brands are getting involved for Pride ‘23 With Pride Month underway, marking a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities, promote queer joy and fight for their rights, politicians continue to bring about policies attacking LGBTQ+ rights across the country—specifically headline-grabbing anti-trans and anti-drag bills. While 52% of Gen Z expect brands to take a stance on issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community, brands are finding themselves at the center of a polarized culture war ...

CASSANDRA SESSIONS: CREATORS IN THEIR OWN WORDS

... his edgy, rock 'n' roll, and alternative aesthetic, delighted the audience by revealing that his entire outfit for Sessions came from thrift stores. Jessica Lauser - INTENTIONAL BRANDS BUILD CONNECTIONS - Kristen Dolzynski When the conversation pivoted towards aesthetic development, Kristen noted, “For brands, it’s really important to ask and listen to the community they’re serving. It’s not just up to the brand to dictate things like aesthetics and trends; they need to pay attention to the ...

TRAVELING WITH PRIDE

... amongst all the discrimination and prejudice aimed at this community, they have, in part, found solace in travel to help unlock new parts of themselves. So, with Pride - and the festivals and events that attract millions of travelers every year— upon us, we celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities with our latest report, The 2023 Summer Travel Bulletin, unpacking 10 Things to know about young LGBTQ+ travelers, and here, we’re offering a sneak peek of the report with three compelling ways brands are helping ...

NONBINARY PEOPLE’S DAY

... Honoring the nonbinary community today (and every day)Nearly 4 in 10 young Americans say they know someone who is nonbinary, 2X the rate of older adults. In sharp contrast to the wave of anti-LGBTQ bills and legislation that have targeted nonbinary individuals, younger people are much more likely to see gender and sexuality through a lens of acceptance. For instance, as Cassandra uncovered on our Gen Alpha: Generation Infinite Report, 84% of older Gen Alphas (8-12 year olds) say that a person’s ...

ADAPTIVE COLLECTIONS

... best-selling backpacks now easy-grab zipper pulls and access ports that accommodate tubes and cables, and desk designs which have wheelchair-compatible dimensions with pull-out drawers for increased accessibility. - GUIDE BEAUTY - Depending on your vision, mobility, and dexterity, many in the disability community need help with things like makeup or personal care routines. Counting Selma Blair (who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2018) as its chief creative officer, Guide Beauty is one of ...

DISABILITY ADVOCACY PULSE

... language in its various forms, whether it be writing, programming or speech, and to raise awareness for their unique but shared experiences. — Ashley, parent, TN (Cassandra Collective) - NEURODIVERSITY HORIZONS - Imagine being a freshman in high school and deciding to build a global nonprofit community changing the mindsets, approach, and conversation around neurodiversity. Meghana Guntur did just that, and today is creating content, awareness, and resources with Neurodiversity Horizons, which ...

VIRAL NEWS: LOFI GIRL LORE, ARIANA GRANDE, & HARRY POTTER TV SHOW

... A peek into the topics buzzing at CassandraFriday is here already, so it's time for us to dive into the most talked-about topics on the interwebs this week. 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 talking about. This time, we solve a niche community mystery, listen to what a pop mega-star says about her own body, and examine the uproar around a certain magical story that rhymes with Larry Otter. So buckle up ...