TBN #24
Support Our Youth 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Friend, is the temperature heating up where you are?
Spring is finally here even if the weather does not want to act like it. I keep telling myself that it will get warmer one day.
Not only are the seasons changing, I am approaching one of the busiest seasons professionally (and personally). For the next few months, I will be at different conferences sharing all my basic but necessary insights with folks.
The accessibility conference I look forward to most is coming soon, Knowbility's AccessU 2023! You can join me live online or in person in Austin, TX, May 9th - May 12th. My session is (Dis)ability Deconstructed: A Practical Guide to Ability Inclusion. I hope to see you there! For more info, visit knowbility.org/AccessU.
We are one day from the weekend. Let’s get into it…
WEEKLY UPDATE
CLIFF NOTES: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
Alzheimer's scientist's quest to study Black brains' diversity
Missouri House votes to ban diversity spending in government
The University of Missouri System is halting the use of diversity statements in hiring
Trans Day of Visibility (March 31) and how you can be an ally
BENTON’S BASICS: KNOW YOURSELF, KNOW YOUR WORTH
Long story short…
Zendaya will reportedly earn $1 million per episode for Euphoria Season 3. Zendaya is the youngest two-time Emmy award winner and a part of two major Hollywood franchises (Marvel’s Spider-Man and Dune). Zendaya knows her worth. Zendaya (reportedly) raised her price. We should all be like Zendaya.
Here are some basic ways to identify your worth:
Figure out what you do well. Identify and acknowledge your unique strengths and skills. If you don’t know, take this free survey to find out.
Identify your values. Understand your values and what is important to you.
Celebrate yourself. Recognize and celebrate your accomplishments and achievements.
Stay in your lane. Don't compare yourself to others, focus on your own progress.
Your network is your net worth. Surround yourself with people who value and appreciate you.
Trust yourself. Trust your instincts and make decisions that align with your beliefs.
Take care of yourself. Prioritize your well-being and self-care.
STUDY HALL: THE MARCH FOR QUEER AND TRANS AUTONOMY
Queer Youth Assemble (QYA), a youth-led organization that supports queer people under 25 in the U.S. is organizing a nationwide March for Queer and Trans Autonomy on Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) which is tomorrow, Friday, March 31.
Learn more about their list of demands
HOMEWORK: BE A COOKIE MONSTER
What I’m Reading 📚: To be honest, I have not read anything this week. So instead, I’m sharing this list of award-winning emerging writers
What I’m Watching 📺: The Accused and this week’s episode was…well…😲
What I’m Snacking On 🍪: Partake cookies (a woman-owned snack business)
DANCE BREAK: BIG
This week I’m listening to “Big” by Tank And The Bangas featuring Big Freedia. If this song does not make you want to get up and dance, I’m not sure what will.
DOUBLE TAP: WHO I’M FOLLOWING
You can also follow Queer Youth Assemble on Instagram for updates.
I’d love to hear from you!
What do you need to be better in work and in life? Send me a message or connect with me on social.
