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Native American Heritage Month: Hoskie Benally Jr.

Happy Native American Heritage Month! As we celebrate this month, we honor the leaders, innovators, and healers who sustain and strengthen Indigenous communities. One such individual is Hoskie Benally Jr., a Diné (Navajo) spiritual leader and advocate whose work emphasizes resilience and the profound healing of cultural heritage. Based in Shiprock, New Mexico, Hoskie’s path to becoming a powerful advocate was forged through personal adversity, ultimately leading him to help many Native American youth Read more

By Kassi Soulard, ago

Italian American Heritage & Culture Month: The Advocacy and Accomplishments of Dominique Sessa

Dominique Sessa, known for her powerful digital platform “The Girl in the Pink Wheelchair,” is a dedicated and effective advocate whose work moves far beyond feel-good narratives to address the systemic barriers faced by people with disabilities. Her impact is most clearly seen in her legislative and community-based accomplishments, demonstrating a focused commitment to accessibility, technology, and inclusion. A Voice for the Eastern Shore and Beyond Sessa has rapidly established herself as a significant Read more

By Kassi Soulard, ago

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