Cultural Healing - Stone Soup Leadership Institute

The history of America is one of the most amazing Stone Soup stories of all. In just 300 years, people from all comers of the world have gathered together and formed the most culturally diverse country on the planet. We come together with our struggles and challenges – our hopes and dreams. We each bring a wealth of resources as well as our nationality, race, religion, color and culture. When we combine our gifts and talents, we form a rich multicultural community that gives our nation a great advantage in the world.
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Cultural Healing: Featured Months

Black History Month: February

Hispanic Heritage Month: September

Indigenous Peoples Month: October

Case Study: Holyoke

Report: Challenges Facing Holyoke Youth
Overview
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Course: Entrepreneurship
Story: Commissioner Will Morales
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Case Study: Oakland

The Institute developed a 3-year leadership program with Captain Ray Gatchalian at Fremont High School Oakland. The program culminated with Mayor Jerry Brown at the Celebration of Heroes Awards Ceremony honoring young people for doing good deeds in their community.

With CNN Student Media Academy: program with Fremont High School’s Media Academy worked with Oakland youth to produce award-winning video: Oakland: In Search of Heroes