Hello Maria,

In this issue, we are observing Pride Month, the importance of mass movements for LGBTQ+ American rights, and Juneteenth's new federal holiday designation which will be observed for the first time, nationally, on June 20. This month is filled with opportunities to learn about equity and Inclusion, and we hope that you take this time to think about the people whose life experiences have consisted of challenges and triumphs, including the fight for interracial marriage. Also in this issue, be sure to check out our Staff Recommendation of the month, We Were Dreamers, by Simu Liu, and this month's top picks in our "Read, Watch, and Listen" section.

Did you know, you can access any of our past IDEA trainings? They are located in our webinar archive, specifically under the DE&I section.

We hope that you take advantage of the resources for this month, and if you have a resource that you think would be worthwhile to share, tell us about it!

What We're Learning

I just recently finished listening to the audiobook, We Were Dreamers, by Simu Liu, the actor who portrayed the first Asian superhero, Shang-Chi. His story is so inspirational because he had to overcome so many life obstacles. From immigrating to Canada from China, to surviving child abuse, to constant rejection in Hollywood because of his Asian-ness, this is a true story of resilience, grit, and determination. Read or listen to this if you want to learn more about a first-generation immigrant experience and how asking for what you want can lead to great success.