Dissent is Patriotic

Ahead of Patriot's Day, Cynthia Silva Parker reminds us that true patriotism means showing up, speaking out, and standing firm in justice. Inspired by Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Langston Hughes, this piece is a rallying cry to reclaim America’s promise through bold, collective dissent.

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Fundamentals of Facilitation for Racial Justice Work

This is the moment to build the skills, self-awareness, and practical tools needed to lead meaningful conversations about race, navigate challenges with confidence, and spark collective action in workplaces, communities, and movements. Join us!

Building a Stronger ‘We’: Lessons on Collaboration & Care

In March, our team gathered in North Andover, MA, for an in-person retreat –... Read More

Quotable IISC

As we continue to connect with leaders across the country, one thing is clear: we need to stay intentionally informed. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen great resources to help those committed to racial justice and DEI – so we compiled them in this Resource Doc.

Sandra is pictured with long dark brown hair, black-framed glasses, silver hoop earrings, a white shirt and a silver necklace. She is against a Black backdrop and giving a slight smile.

Sandra Herrera

Communications & Marketing Manager

Food as a System, Connector, Healer and Pathway to Our Better Humanity

This past week, I had the opportunity to co-create and curate with my colleague Karen Spiller the first ever “food justice track” for the national conference hosted by The Privilege Institute (TPI) in Hartford, Connecticut. TPI has long been committed... Read More