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Lumenary – Sidra Dudley

Lumenary – Sidra Dudley

Smiles. It’s all you see, even through the protective masks they wear. Beaming from ear to ear, these…

May 11, 20211 min read
The Freezer Is In!

The Freezer Is In!

Our first Lumenary, Kim Cameron, and her team at the Warrior Food Pantry received the commercial freezer this week.…

Apr 21, 20211 min read
Our Heroes Page is Up!

Our Heroes Page is Up!

We are happy to announce that the “Our Heroes” page is now published. This page encapsulates the heart…

Mar 23, 20211 min read
Celebrating Women’s History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month

As we celebrate the incredible work of women throughout history this month, and every month, here are two…

Mar 10, 20212 min read
Global Sustainable Development Goals

Global Sustainable Development Goals

When considering the selection of our heroes to spotlight and support, we look to the UN Global Sustainable…

Feb 1, 20211 min read
The 100 Percent Model

The 100 Percent Model

In his book Thirst, Scott Harrison, founder, and CEO of charity: water, describes the 100 Percent Model as a commitment…

Jan 6, 20212 min read

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Lifelong Warriors

Lifelong Warriors

ByJohn UmekuboMar 27, 20222 min read

Yesterday, March 26, the LumenSparQ board joined El Camino College students, faculty, administration, and community members on the “CommUnity Walk Against Hate” to support the fight against hate, racism, and intolerance. While the focus was on recent anti-Asian hate crimes, the event emphasized inclusivity and unity with people from all backgrounds. Before the walk, weContinue reading “Lifelong Warriors”

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I come from Mexican, Indigenous, Puerto Rican, Spanish, Portuguese, African, and Jewish mothers. My DNA test surprised me and made me think of all the women that existed for me…

Our First SparQ – James Kanoff

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ByJohn UmekuboMar 3, 20221 min read

James Kanoff is the co-founder of the Farmlink Project. In the early days of the pandemic, he and his friends had a simple idea. Let’s make a connection between a…

What History Can Teach Us

What History Can Teach Us

ByJohn UmekuboFeb 19, 20222 min read

Eighty years ago today, on February 19, 1942,  President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, authorizing the removal of all persons of Japanese ancestry (immigrants and U.S. citizens) from…