Nurturing Connections: Support and Training in Becoming a Therapeutic Parent
2023-02-08 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-03-08 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Nurturing Connections: Support and Training in Becoming a Therapeutic Parent
Who Should Attend: Foster/kinship resource parents, adoptive parents, legal guardians
Description: Support and training, led by a therapist, in a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences as a foster or adoptive caregiver. Participants have a chance to explore their own attachment histories and strengthen their therapeutic parenting skills. Learn about attachment, trauma, development, self-care, and more. Resource parents can earn training hours!
2023 Training Dates/Topics:

Jan. 11th: Staying Connected with
Birth Families
Feb. 8th: Making Sense of Your
Attachment History
March 8th: Ambiguous Loss
April 12th: Transracial Adoptive
Families
May 10th: Vicarious Trauma and
Self-Care
June 14th: Building Resilience in

When & Where: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5-6:30pm, Currently offered via Zoom.
English/Spanish: Group is in English with live Spanish interpretation!
Cost: Free for foster/kinship resource, adoptive, and legal guardian caregivers within the Ventura County Child Welfare System.
Register: Click Here to Register
Contact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 180 or referrals@kidsandfamilies.org with questions.

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Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
2023-02-12

Parent Support Group
2023-02-13 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-02-20 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-02-27 15:30 - 17:00
What: Support and resource group led by para professionals with lived experience being involved with CFS and successfully reunifying with their children.
When: Mondays, 3:30-5pm
Where: Held virtually via Zoom
RSVP: Please contact Janel, (805) 978-2073

Valentine's Day
2023-02-14

Susan B. Anthony's Birthday
2023-02-15

Happy Birthday, Charles!
2023-02-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Bright Spark Brewing, 4561 Market Street, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Kids & Families Together’s beloved therapy dog and favorite staff member is turning 7 years old! Come celebrate with us!
Join us on Wednesday, February 15th from 5pm-8pm at Bright Spark Brewing- 4561 Market Street, Ventura!

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Maha Shivaratri
2023-02-18

President's Day- K&FT Offices Closed
2023-02-20
Kids & Families Together will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of President’s Day.

World Day of Social Justice
2023-02-20
World Day of Social Justice
The World Day of Social Justice is an annual observance established by the United Nations in 2007 to promote and raise awareness of issues related to social justice, including poverty, inequality, and discrimination. The day is celebrated on February 20th each year, and is an opportunity to governments, organizations, and individuals to take-action and work towards a more just and equitable society.
One of the main focuses of the World Day of Social Justice is addressing poverty and inequality. According to the United Nations Development Program, over 700 million people still live in extreme poverty, and the gap between the rich and poor continues to widen globally. This is not only a moral issue, but also a hindrance to sustainable development and economic growth. In addition, discrimination and marginalization of certain groups, such as women, minorities, and people with disabilities, also contribute to poverty and inequality.
In order to address these issues, the United Nations has called for the implementation of policies and programs that promote social inclusion and empowerment, such as access to education, healthcare, and decent work. Additionally, it is important to address the structural causes of poverty and inequality, such as lack of access to land, credit, and technology, as well as discrimination and marginalization.
On the World Day of Social Justice, governments, organizations, and individuals are encouraged to take-action and make a commitment to promoting social justice. This can include raising awareness about issues, volunteering, or supporting organizations that work towards social justice.
In conclusion, the World Day of Social Justice is an important observance that raises awareness about the ongoing issues of poverty, inequality, and discrimination. In order to address these issues, it is crucial to implement policies and programs that promote social
inclusion and empowerment, and to address the structural causes of poverty and inequality.

Ash Wednesday
2023-02-22

Conexión Padre-Hijo Positiva / Positive-Parent Child Connection - Spanish Training
2023-02-23 18:00 - 19:30
Kids & Families Together en colaboración con los Servicios para Niños y Familias del Condado de Ventura, presenta una nueva capacitación: Conexión positiva entre padres e hijos: capacitación en español.
Esta capacitación es una capacitación en español y la interpretación en vivo en inglés estará disponible a través de Zoom.
Por favor haz click aquí para registrarte.

Kids & Families Together in collaboration with Ventura County Children & Family Services, presents a new training- Positive-Parent Child Connection – Spanish Training
This training is a Spanish Training and live English interpretation will be available via Zoom.
Please click here to register.

Women's History Month
2023-03-01 - 2023-03-31

Irish American Heritage Month
2023-03-01 - 2023-03-31
March is Irish American Heritage Month! The earliest recorded celebration of Irish Americans in the United States dates back to 1762 with the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City. The parade became an annual event, with President Truman attending in 1948. Irish heritage is strong in America: More than 31.5 million residents claim Irish ancestry, second only to German (43.0 million). When it comes to U.S. presidents, including current President Joe Biden, exactly half (23) trace some of their roots to Ireland.
In October 1990, Congress passed a public law establishing March 1991 as Irish-American Heritage Month. In 1991, President George H. W. Bush issued the first proclamation designating March as Irish American Heritage Month. Each year since the president has made a proclamation regarding Irish American Heritage Month. In 2022, President Biden made a proclamation on March 3rd where he stated, “The story of Irish Americans has always been one of strength and perseverance through adversity. Many Irish immigrants arrived on America’s shores to escape the Great Famine, only to face discrimination, prejudice, and poverty. Despite these hard times, they embraced their new homes in every corner of America—from the Atlantic to the Pacific, across the Midwest and through the Rocky Mountains—and helped build and fortify our Nation into what it is today.” He went on to discuss the ties that Ireland and the United States have to one another and encouraged all Americans to honor the journey and perseverance of the Irish immigrants who have helped shape America. Read President Biden’s full proclamation here. On February 28, 2023, President Biden’s proclamation included an acknowledgment of his great-grandparents’ hopes and dreams upon arriving in this country and the “grit” they showed. He stated, “Ireland and the United States are forever bound together by our people and our passion. Everything between runs deep.”
People from Ireland started immigrating to America while it was still a colony of Great Britain. The first Irish arrivals in the 1600s were mainly indentured servants or redemptioners, whose passage was paid in return for a certain number of years of work. By the 1700s, Protestants, Catholics, and Quakers were coming to the United States to start new lives without religious discrimination and the draconian laws against the Celtic heritage of the Irish.
While many of the Irish immigrants in the early 1800s were skilled workers, by the middle of the century, most were simply fleeing the famine and poverty of their homeland. Not enough land and the Great Famine of the 1840s resulted in millions coming to the United States in search of a better life. Instead of finding farms in their new country where they had lived in their former homeland, many settled in big cities, including Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. These unskilled workers were part of the foundational workforce for increasing industry and manufacturing in the United States. They also helped build roads and canals throughout the country, such as the Erie Canal in New York.
As conditions in Ireland improved, the new immigrants tended to be more skilled, and the schools, charitable societies, workers’ organizations, and social clubs established by earlier Irish immigrants smoothed their entry into American society. While some discrimination against these immigrants lingered, having the support systems in place allowed the new families to prosper and succeed more quickly in their new homes.
Along with contributing their backbreaking work in building much of the country’s infrastructure and manufacturing plants in the 1800s, Irish immigrants brought their strong social structures with them to support each other and the Americans around them. America continued to be the country of choice for many young Irish people wanting to improve their lot throughout the 20th century.
Did you know that Irish immigrants were involved in the Mexican-American War of the late 1840s? They switched sides during the war as Irish immigrants faced discrimination for their Catholic faith in a mainly Protestant country. Many chose to support Mexicans who were from a predominantly Catholic country during this war. Those Irish immigrants were among the captured and died by hanging. Although Mexico lost this war, the Irish who fought along with them are perceived as heroes of the St. Patrick’s Battalion (El Batallón de San Patricio). If you’re interested in reading more about this piece of Irish immigrant history, click here.
Another part of Irish immigrant history involves how this immigrant group moved up the socioeconomic ladder after experiencing hardship and discrimination in their homeland and in America. Irish immigrants competed with Black Americans for low-paying jobs, often refusing to work alongside Blacks, and at times terrorizing them. Eventually, Irish Americans gained privileges that other whites had. Learn more about this experience here.
Today, it is estimated that 38% of Black Americans have Irish heritage, including Barack Obama, Beyoncé, and Colin Powell. There are organizations recognizing the shared culture and heritage, such as the African-American Irish Diaspora Network to strengthen identity and connection.
March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. Although this holiday originated as a religious holiday, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a celebration of all things Irish.
Resources/Events

County Ventura St. Patricks Day Parade | (venturastpatricksdayparade.com)
Smithsonian- Irish American History and Heritage
The United States Census Bureau
A Grand Celebration of Irish American History and Culture
During the Mexican-American War, Irish-Americans Fought for Mexico in the ‘Saint Patrick’s Battalion’ | History| Smithsonian Magazine
How Irish Immigrants Overcame Discrimination in America (thoughtco.com)
African American Irish Diaspora Network (aaidnet.org)

Zero Discrimination Day
2023-03-01
Yesterday, March 1, 2023, was known as Zero Discrimination Day by the United Nations and other international organizations. It was started in 2013 with the goal to challenge prejudice against people with HIV/AIDS and move toward equality and fair treatment. The theme was “Save Lives: Decriminalize.” There exist a number of nations that continue to criminalize this vulnerable population and violate human rights. “In fact, today there are 134 countries explicitly criminalizing or otherwise prosecuting HIV exposure, non-disclosure or transmission; 20 countries criminalize and/or prosecute transgender persons; 153 countries criminalize at least one aspect of sex work; and 67 countries now criminalize consensual same-sex sexual activity, according to UNAIDS. In addition, 48 countries still place restrictions on entry into their territory for people living with HIV, while 53 countries report that they require mandatory HIV testing, for example for marriage certificates or for performing certain professions. 106 countries report requiring parental consent for adolescents to access HIV testing.” To put this into perspective, currently, there are approximately 5.8 million people living with HIV worldwide.
On Zero Discrimination day 2023, people around the world will come together to raise awareness and act to eliminate discrimination based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other factor. The day serves as a reminder that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, and that discrimination only serves to divide us. By promoting tolerance, acceptance, and understanding, we can create a world where everyone is valued and free from discrimination.
Resources

Zero Discrimination Day Details: Zero Discrimination Day 2023: Everything you need to know – The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)
Zero Discrimination Day 2023 theme – Save lives: Decriminalise | UNAIDS Asia-Pacific (unaids-ap.org)

Social Work Month
2023-03-01 - 2023-05-31

Training- The Partnership Needed for Non-Violent Parenting
2023-03-02 18:00 - 19:30
Kids & Families Together in collaboration with Ventura County Children & Family Services, presents a new training- The Partnership Needed for Non-Violent Parenting
Join us for a virtual session to learn about nonviolent parenting, how violence shows up daily in the lives of children and strategies to increase connection, while building skills for adults and children.
Training Outcomes
– Understand how successful caregiving
comes with a successful partnership.
– The Power of modeling teaching by
example
– Discussing tools to ensure self
regulation for progress
When: Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Zoom
To register: Click here to register
The Zoom link will be sent to you after you register.
This training counts toward required training hours, and live Spanish interpretation will be available via Zoom.
Please see flyers for more information.

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Employee Appreciation Event
2023-03-05

Purim
2023-03-05 - 2023-03-07
Next week one of the major Jewish holidays, Purim, begins on Monday night, March 6, and continues through Tuesday, March 7. “The holiest day of the year is Yom Kippur, which is known in the Bible as Yom HaKipurim. The happiest day of the year is Purim”
“How does one celebrate so awesome a day? A few key ways were ordained by the sages. The first is to listen to the miraculous story. Head to your synagogue, temple, or Chabad center and hear the whole Megillah. The story is traditionally read both in the evening and in the morning. When Haman’s name is mentioned in the reading, children twirl graggers (noisemakers) and adults stamp their feet to eradicate his evil name. Purim is about friendship and community. Therefore, another tradition is to share at least two different ready-to-eat food items and/or beverages with at least one Jewish acquaintance during the daylight hours of this festival. Purim is also about caring. For this reason, we remember the needy by giving charity to at least two needy people during the daylight hours of Purim. If you don’t meet any poor people, place at least two coins in a charity box for those who are less fortunate. Purim is about sharing your joy. During the daylight hours of Purim, people gather with friends and family for a feast with wine. They sing, laugh, and have fun together. Traditionally, the Purim feast lasts well into the evening.”
According to Jonathan Krasner, a professor of Jewish education and Judaic studies at Brandeis University, “The proper greeting for people celebrating Purim is “happy Purim,” or chag Purim sameach in Hebrew. The phrase Chag sameach means “happy holiday” and can be used for any joyous Jewish holiday. on Purim specifically, its usage is special. It certainly fits Purim very well because Purim is definitely one of the most happy, merry, joyful holidays on the Jewish calendar,”.
The holiday is so much fun because it truly is a celebration of family and community, Krasner says. A number of other Jewish holidays address much darker and more “grownup themes,” Krasner explains, which only makes the joy and fun of Purim more prevalent and important. “Many of the holidays are kind of heavy,” Krasner says. “Purim really stands out as a kind of frivolity, a time for joy, a time to let your hair down a little bit.”

Resources

D’var Torah: Is Purim a major or minor holiday? | Jewish Community of Louisville (jewishlouisville.org)
Answering Questions About the Meaning of Purim Traditions | Time

Harriet Tubman Day
2023-03-10
Harriet Tubman was born Araminta “Minty” Ross around 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland.  She was born into slavery, a middle child among nine siblings, and grew up with her parents who were enslaved.  Her mother was owned by the Brodess family, who hired Harriet to provide childcare, perform fieldwork, and check on muskrat traps.  As a child, she experienced a head injury that lead to a lifetime of seizures, pain, and visions.  She married John Tubman, a free Black man, and changed her name to Harriet Tubman.  At age 27 she escaped to Philadelphia on her own traveling mostly at night.
“Tubman successfully escaped to Philadelphia in 1849. Once free, she became an operator of the Underground Railroad — a secret network of people, places, and routes that provided shelter and assistance to escaping slaves. She courageously returned to Maryland at least 13 times over the course of a decade to rescue her parents, brothers, family members, and friends, guiding them safely to freedom. By 1860, Tubman had earned the nickname “Moses” for liberating so many enslaved people at great risk to her own life.”
”Deeply admired by abolitionists in the North, Tubman became a trusted friend and advisor to many, which earned her a role in the Union Army as a scout, spy, nurse, and confidante of generals. After the Civil War, she moved to Auburn, NY, where she turned her attention to the plight of the needy, opening her home as a sanctuary for the elderly and ill and those with disabilities.”
“Even before the Civil War, she was fighting for the rights of women, minorities, the disabled, and the aged. She became more active with time. She went on to open a nursing home for African Americans on her property in New York. She continued to agitate for women’s rights until her death in 1913. By then, Tubman had become the subject of numerous articles, recollections, and an autobiography.”
She died on March 10, 1913, and is buried in Auburn, NY.
In learning about Harriet Tubman’s history it’s clear that despite having a traumatic brain injury and could not read or write that she was an activist from a young age until her death.

Sourced from Harriet Tubman Byway webpage

Additional Resources
Would you like to take a deeper dive into history?  Here are additional resources:

March 10th is Harriet Tubman Day – YouTube

“An executive order in March 2013 established the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument and marked the landscape of Dorchester County, Maryland for its historical significance to Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. At the creation of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park a year later, the National Park Service identified land in Dorchester, Talbot, and Caroline Counties for potential future acquisition. The Conservation Fund donated the only land currently owned by the National Park Service—480 acres at the Jacob Jackson site, the home of a free African American who delivered a message for Tubman that she was returning to guide her brothers to freedom.
The National Park Service also administers a sister park in Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, where Harriet Tubman lived in her later years.”
“More than a century after her death, Harriet Tubman would still recognize many places in the Eastern Shore of Maryland’s mosaic of waterways, forests, and fields. Stops along the byway make it possible to learn about the lives of enslaved and free Blacks, abolitionists, and slaveholders, as well as escape routes used by Tubman and her fellow freedom seekers.”
If you would like to see a map of the journey Harriet Tubman made open this link for the Tubman Byway: Learn Harriet Tubman’s story on a road trip through her homeland & more (harriettubmanbyway.org)

The Truths Behind the Myth of Harriet Tubman (syr.edu)

Harriet Tubman Day 2017: Why She Wore White | Time
U.S. Treasury resuming steps to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill – White House | Reuters
Harriet Tubman (harriet-tubman.org)

To learn more about Harriet Tubman, please visit our JEDI page!

National Deaf History
2023-03-13 - 2023-04-15
National Deaf History Month
Deaf History Month was introduced in 1997 by The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) to celebrate the accomplishments of people who are deaf and hard of hearing (HoH). National Deaf History Month was celebrated annually from mid-March to mid-April to recognize three milestones for the Deaf community: the opening of the first public school for the deaf (now known as American School for the Deaf) on April 15, 1817, the founding of Gallaudet University, on April 8, 1864, as the first university in the country, and the hiring of the first deaf president of Gallaudet University, I. King Jordan, on March 13, 1988 (171 years later!). Why in 1988? His hiring was a result of a protest called Deaf President Now (DPN) by students, faculty, and the national Deaf community. However, since 2022 Deaf and HoH Month dates were changed to April 1 through April 30 so that this month would be inclusive of all individuals in the Deaf community, including BIPOC and LGBTQIAA+. Learn more here and from this article.
According to data provided by the Hearing Loss Association of America, approximately 2-3 out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears and approximately 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. Deaf persons in the United States experience inequitable access to education, justice, health care, and jobs. The 2019 National Deaf Center report, “Deaf People and Employment in the United States,” shows that deaf persons are actively looking for work to a greater extent than hearing persons and that employment rates for deaf persons has not increased from 2008 to 2017.”
There are multiple challenges and barriers, including systemic racism and homophobia. Here’s an excerpt from The Learning Center for the Deaf describing intersectionality which highlights the experience of a Deaf BIPOC child with mental health challenges:
Devonta and Kristie both work with another family of a Deaf female who is Black and Dominican–we will call her “C.” “C.” attends a school for the Deaf and has emotional disabilities. Since the age of four, she has had difficulty maintaining positive relationships with adults and peers. Her teachers report her as “rambunctious, inconsiderate and lazy.” The school has filed several reports of child neglect with the State’s child protective services agency. Each time, the agency has been unable to find any evidence of neglect.
Reading that brief vignette brings up many questions about equity in access to services.
Despite continued challenges, there have been many achievements within the Deaf community. From the website INSIGHT Into Diversity | Diversity Magazine Publication Insight Into Diversity highlights the first deaf Black woman to earn a doctoral degree in the US, a deaf Mexican-American who as a child worked alongside farmworker parents, the first deaf African-American boxer, the deaf founder of the Girl Scouts, and the first deaf actor.  Deaf Women United created Deaf Women’s Herstory Month in 2014 to celebrate contributions made by this under-recognized group during Women’s History Month in March.
“Driven by compassion and a strong sense of purpose, deaf women have long been fighters for social justice. Charlotte Elizabeth Tonna (1790-1846) was a popular deaf writer whose work “The Wrongs of Woman” exposed the deplorable living and working conditions of female laborers in London. Juliette Gordon Low, who became deaf as a young adult, devoted her time to charity work and founded The Girl Scouts of America in 1913. Since its creation, The Girl Scouts program has helped millions of young Americans from all walks of life to become more confident and capable individuals.  In 1986, Marilyn J. Smith founded Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services to address the unique needs of deaf and deaf-blind victims of abuse. Smith’s organization has centers across the country that are run by and for deaf people to provide training and education regarding issues of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Charlotte Elizabeth Tonna
Deaf women have also made significant contributions to the sciences. Annie Jump Cannon, born in 1863, became progressively deaf throughout her childhood, but not before she learned about the constellations from her mother. Cannon’s lifelong passion for astronomy led her to pursue a degree in physics, studying stars and novae in the College Observatory at Wellesley. She became the leading expert in stellar classification, a world traveler, and an advocate for women’s suffrage.
Anthropologist and poet, Ruth Benedict was born in 1887. Partially deaf from childhood, Benedict was fascinated with observing the world around her and devoted her life to cultural studies. Known for her humanist perspective, Benedict gained prominence as a respected female researcher in a field dominated by men. Her book “Patterns of Culture” helped shape modern social research methodology.
Between communication obstacles and societal oppression, deaf women had to break through the barriers to receive the education they deserved. It was the impressive intelligence of young Alice Cogswell which inspired Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet to create the world’s first University for the Deaf in 1817. Through the 19th century, deaf-blind women such as Julia Brace, Laura Bridgman, and Helen Keller went on to further prove that physical disabilities did not limit one’s ability or desire to learn.
These pioneers opened the door for women like Marie Jean Philip (1953-1997), who was a Gallaudet graduate, educator, and international advocate for deaf language rights. Philip was one of the first people to research, study, and establish American Sign Language as a recognized language!” (excerpt and photo from Sign Nexus Celebrating Women Through History)
Marie Jean Philip
Deaf history is rich and vibrant, with needs for representation of all those in the Deaf community.
Black American Sign Language BASL
Black American Sign Language (BASL) is a variation of American Sign Language (ASL) and was highly influenced by the segregation of Southern U.S. schools.  Schools were separated based on race therefore, it created two communities among Deaf signers.  The way that the two communities were taught sign language was quite different as there were only white Deaf signers at white schools and Black Deaf signers at Black schools.
BASL differs from ASL in its dialect, syntax and vocabulary.  BASL tends to have larger signing space and also tend to prefer two-handed variants of signs, while ASL tended to prefer one-handed variants.
Sign language, like spoken language, has regional variations (people sign more slowly in the South, for example), as well as features that reflect gender, age, socioeconomic status and, it turns out, race.
Not surprisingly, when schools began to integrate students and teachers noticed differences in the way Black students and White students signed and Black Deaf students and their teachers were having trouble understanding each other.
In 2012, a study was done lead by Carolyn McCaskill, a deaf, Black woman who made it her profession to study Deaf culture.  She is a professor at Gallaudet University, a famous D.C. private university for the Deaf and hard of hearing.  She worked with a team of researchers to study how 96 Deaf people to understand the variations of Black signers.  The research uncovered “a rich signing system that reflects both a history of segregation and the ongoing influence of spoken Black English”.  The book “The Hidden Treasure of Black ASL” was written as a result of the research (and an accompanying DVD) both emphasize that Black ASL is not just ASL with a few “slang” signs thrown in.
To learn more, you can watch the PBS show “Signing in Black America”; the first documentary about Black ASL.
Deaf History and Experiences, Links and Resources

Deaf History Month (unco.edu)
Deaf BIPOC: Unpacking the Needs in the Community | The Learning Center for the Deaf (tlcdeaf.org)
8 Famous Deaf People Who Changed the World | Deaf Unity
History Through Deaf Eyes | Gallaudet University
Through the Eyes of Deaf Children – YouTube (video 7 minutes)
This amazing video on deaf children at school includes learning from a deaf Black adult sharing his experiences being pulled over by police with a visual reference to Black Lives Matter.
BLACK DEAF STORIES | Black Deaf Center What Is It Like to Be DEAF? (video 25 minutes)
Great article on BIPOC Deaf Community and Intersectionality
Deaf BIPOC: Unpacking the Needs in the Community | The Learning Center for the Deaf (tlcdeaf.org)
Story Signing of Children’s Book Don’t Touch My Hair (video 6 minutes): Don’t Touch My Hair! – YouTube

Black Sign Language Resources:
SIGNING BLACK in AMERICA – TALKING BLACK in AMERICA

Black ThenBlack American Sign Language (BASL): Commonly Used by African-American Signers – Black Then

How America developed two sign languages — one white, one black – The Washington Post

Black, Deaf and Extremely Online – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Video Celebrating and preserving Black American Sign Language – ABC News (go.com)

Action Item
Learn to sign:
Learning ASL Online free: ASL Connect | Gallaudet University
This website offers free and quick lessons, by category such as emotions, pronouns, colors, fruits, and sports.
To learn more about Deaf History month, please visit out our JEDI page!

St. Patrick's Day
2023-03-17 08:00 - 17:00
March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. Although this holiday originated as a religious holiday, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a celebration of all things Irish.

Malcolm X Day
2023-03-19

James Storehouse- "Beautiful You"
2023-03-25 10:00 - 14:00
James Storehouse Invites you to- Beautiful You
Saturday, March 25th from 10 AM – 2 PM
Join us for a day of beauty, relaxation, & inspiration. Attendees (ages 14-23) will have a chance to shop for prom gowns, spring dresses, & shoes! Full makeovers, art stations and professional preparation will also be provided!

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National Vietnam War Veterans Day
2023-03-29

Transgender Day of Visibility
2023-03-31
To learn more, please visit our JEDI page!

Cesar Chavez Day
2023-03-31
To learn more about Cesar Chavez, please visit our JEDI page!

Autism Acceptance Month
2023-04-01 - 2023-04-30
