ACTIONABLE ALLYSHIP Sep 26, 2023 ... help or expressing concerns.— Erin, 22, OH (Cassandra Collective) - RECOGNITION FOR ALLYSHIP - Celebrating the queer community and its allies, the GLAAD Media Awards honored notable figures this year. Recording artist Bad Bunny received the Vanguard award, which is presented to “allies who have made a significant difference in promoting acceptance of LGBTQ+ people and issues. Christina Aguilera was awarded the Advocate for Change award, given to “a person who, through their work, has changed the ...
DISABILITY ADVOCACY PULSE May 30, 2023 ... 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 ...
HONORING ADHD AWARENESS MONTH Oct 25, 2023 ... dispel misconceptions about ADHD and promote accurate information about its symptoms, diagnosis, and management. One such organization is the non-profit Understood, supporting 70M people in the U.S., and focused on raising awareness of the challenges, skills, and strengths of people who learn and think differently. Their resources help people navigate challenges, gain confidence, and find support and community so they can thrive. ...
LUXURY BRANDS DESIGNING FOR GEN Z Sep 25, 2023 ... its own brand with a new logo, brand codes, and identity.”— Alys, 22, MD (Cassandra Collective) - PRADA FINE JEWELRY - Prada’s first foray into fine jewelry is a collection made from 100% recycled gold, launched with a campaign featuring Gen Z poet and activist Amanda Gorman, actress Maya Hawke, and K-pop star Somi Jeon- signaling that the new figureheads of luxury are those that represent diversity, inclusivity, community, and equality. The collection marks a new step in the sustainable fine ...
VIRAL NEWS: LOFI GIRL LORE, ARIANA GRANDE, & HARRY POTTER TV SHOW Apr 14, 2023 ... 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 ...
GOOD GETTERS Apr 24, 2023 ... The Gen Z Power of Volunteerism Volunteering is a selfless and often joyful act, and as Cassandra reported in its Sustainability Report, 1 in 3 Gen Zs volunteer alongside 2 in 3 trendsetters to demonstrate what they stand for and consider valuable. Offering time to a fitting cause helps solidify a sense of community while reinforcing that there is hope and positive momentum through our help. It also provides self-improvement opportunities by learning new skills, meeting new people, and gaining ...
EARTH DAY ECOWATCH Apr 20, 2023 ... ) - VOYAGERS - Voyagers is a youth-led platform and community that is working to amplify businesses that are making real efforts in sustainability. Their staff of seven high school and college students, aided by an advisory board of adults from the business world, including Desta Raines, Director of Sustainability at Sephora, has worked with brands like IKEA, Clif Bar & Company, and Procter & Gamble. Not only does Voyagers consult with businesses, but the group also hosts events and campaigns promoting ...
HONORING SOCIAL WORKERS MONTH Mar 20, 2023 ... . This year's theme is dedicated to Social Work Breaks Barriers - breaking through barriers that prevent access to compassionate mental health care and that keep people from living life to the fullest. Ahead, we take a look at the contributions of organizations and people helping to break through economic, psychological, and other barriers to provide better care in their community and beyond. - INFLUENCERS & EDUCATORS - With #socialworkstudent amassing over 36M views on TikTok, young professionals ...
PARENTS ON BOARD May 01, 2023 ... their child so they become the owner of their digital content.— Jennifer, CA, parent of 7 and 8-year-olds (Cassandra Collective) - PEANUT - Peanut is a social networking app founded by mother Michelle Kennedy after she found herself turning to forums to seek help navigating newfound parenthood. Set to reduce feelings of isolation and empower women to connect both in their local community and worldwide, in a Tinder-like fashion, its 2.5M app users simply create a profile and swipe through the troves ...
ACCEPT & RESPECT Apr 06, 2023 ... how Gen Z connects with faith in their own way. - #JEWISHTOK - TikTok has given rise to a new crop of Jewish personalities creating popular content for the Jewish community (as well as for non-Jews, too). However, although TikTok suggests that it strongly condemns antisemitism, some Jewish creators say speaking about their Judaism on TikTok comes with a price, with comment sections often filled with antisemitic remarks, stereotypes, and slurs. Nevertheless, these new Jewish social celebrities have ...
