Cinco de Mayo 1862 Book Excerpt
An American celebration created by Latinxs in California during the mid-nineteenth century, Hayes Bautista shows how the Cinco de Mayo has shifted over time. Today,…
Cinco de Mayo CHISPA Article
Publication of the Tuolumne County Historical Society, of July-Sept 2008, dedicated to the history of “Cinco de Mayo in Tuolumne County, 1862-1865, A New Light…
Eduardo Rivera Perez Letter
Letter of Friendship from Eduardo Rivera Perez, Municipal President of Puebla, Mex., on the 160th Anniversary of the victory of the Mexican army over the French…
Using the POP model as a starting point
One of the most useful tools for any project is the POP model proposed by Rockwood Leadership Institute, that helps us to avoid traps that…
Stepping Back for Others To Step In
On stepping back and letting others lead. Why should we step back and make room for others to step in? Well, there are many reasons,…
On Inclusion and Collaboration
We live in a time of unprecedented challenges and opportunities. We face complex and interconnected issues such as climate change, racial injustice, economic inequality, and…
Columbia & Cinco de Mayo
What is Columbia’s significance in the celebration of Cinco de Mayo? Columbia is on the historical record as having the first spontaneous celebration of Mexico’s…
Red/Blue Workshop
Held on April 29, 2023 at the Tuolumne County Library, Sonora, CA What is a Red/Blue Workshop? An equal number (5-8) of conservative-leaning citizens (“Reds”)…
Courageous Conversation at Sonora Library
The Intention To create connections, to challenge stereotypes and prejudices by engaging in dialogue, by sharing bits of our lives, and discovering common values. Given…
Bridging Differences Over Dinner
Rev. Jennifer Bailey shares stories of diverse Americans building trust and understanding through The People’s Supper. Filmed in 2019 at The Science of Happiness: A Greater…
