At our recent Environment Possibility Day, Cohort members explored the inequitable impacts of climate change; practiced strategy development for an environmental advocacy or awareness campaign on issues such as sustainable design, storm water runoff, and local food for health and job growth; and explored strategies to approach conflict.
Read MoreAt our Economy Possibility Day, Cohort members shared their economic journeys and grappled with the underlying question: what might an economy look like in a region where people from all communities and identities thrive? We continued to explore the interconnections among each of our Possibility Day topics, for example, how the economy relates to environmental issues, housing and homelessness, and other shared challenges and opportunities in our region. Many thanks to BECU for their sponsorship of this day!
Read MoreWe held our second Possibility Day (formerly known as Challenge Days) of the LT'23 year. New this year, we are experimenting with a shift in language from “Challenge” Days to “Possibility” Days. This reframing is in response to LT’23 cohort members' request to focus on solutions and LT’s continued evolution toward asset-based approaches to regional issues. Check out our write-up for resources from the day and reflections from three LT’23 class members. Many thanks to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health for their sponsorship of this day!
Read MoreWe recently held our first Possibility Day (formerly known as Challenge Days) of the LT'23 year! New this year, we are experimenting with a shift in language from “Challenge” Days to “Possibility” Days. This reframing is in response to LT’23 cohort members' request to focus on solutions and LT’s continued evolution toward asset-based approaches to regional issues. We began this year with the Arts & Culture Possibility Day. Check out our write-up for resources from the day and reflections from two LT’23 class members. Many thanks to 4Culture and Sellen for their sponsorship of this day!
Read MoreHow are arts and culture tools for enacting systemic changes toward racial equity and social justice? And how can leaders co-create change alongside communities who are most impacted by inequities and injustices today?
These are the questions we explored during our Arts & Culture Challenge Day. Check out our Challenge Day Reflections for highlights and resources from the day. Many thanks to 4Culture and Sellen for their sponsorship of this day!
Read MoreHow might deeply inclusive, antiracist and equitable school environments look and be experienced by those furthest from justice? What would our education system look like if we believed in supporting and investing in the potential of all young people?
These are the questions we explored during our Education Challenge Day. Check out our Challenge Day Reflections for highlights and resources from the day. Many thanks to Kaiser Permanente for their sponsorship of this day!
Read MoreHow do we address anti-Black racism and zero-sum thinking while uplifting each other’s strengths to reimagine possibilities for liberation? What would our society look like if we believed in supporting and investing in the potential of all young people?
These are the questions we explored during our Health & Wellbeing Challenge Day. Check out our Challenge Day Reflections for highlights and resources from the day. Many thanks to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health for their sponsorship of this day!
Read MoreHow are global environmental issues manifested in our local communities and how have the impacts been influenced by structural racism? What historical and cultural context must we consider in developing solutions to support communities most impacted by environmental issues? How do leaders build coalitions for successful environmental advocacy and environmental justice work?
These are the questions we explored during our Environment Challenge Day. Check out our Challenge Day Reflections for highlights and resources from the day. Many thanks to Puget Sound Energy and Weyerhaeuser for their sponsorship of this day!
Read MoreWhat does an equitable and inclusive economic recovery look like? How do we center racial justice in envisioning new possibilities for economic recovery? How can we think about economic and environmental interconnectedness as we consider equitable recovery? What actions can advance economic justice in our region in the short, medium, and longer term?
These are the questions we explored during our Economy Challenge Day. Check out our Challenge Day Reflections for highlights and resources from the day.
Read MoreHistoric structural racism has long been a factor in the ability for communities to thrive and its community members to have their basic needs met. How do we transcend the existing paradigm and progress to a place where community members have control of their future and the ability to build neighborhoods and communities where all needs are met? What role will you play?
These are the questions we explored during our Basic Needs Challenge Day. Check out our Challenge Day Reflections for highlights and resources from the day.
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