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Lavender Rights Project
Black trans women and nonbinary femmes are the most underserved population within the LGBTQIA+ community. Founded in 2017, the Lavender Rights Project (LPR) advocates for a world that “elevates the power, autonomy, and leadership of the Black intersex & gender diverse community through intersectional legal and social services”.
Native Works
It’s undeniable that Seattle has a vibrant Native culture that can be found in museums, streets names, and public spaces throughout the state. In fact, the name of Seattle actually comes from Chief Si’ahl (pronounced “See-ahlth”) which makes it the only major city named after a Native chief.
Dress for Success
Seattle might dismiss fashion ;), but when it comes to interviewing for jobs and succeeding in the workplace, clothing can make all the difference! Dress for Success is not just helping women with another “interview outfit”. The nonprofit helps lift women out of poverty by providing professional attire that leads to the security of a job.
Gathering Roots
We're officially in the season of giving! This month we'll highlight a local Washington organization each week to support this season and throughout the year. Seeing the smiles on the faces of those you are kind to makes the act of giving worthwhile. Research even suggests that it leads to greater happiness for the giver. Who doesn’t want to be happy?
No Gym Necessary
Functional training is training with a purpose. Whether the purpose is lifting a heavy box, getting up from sitting in a chair, or bending over to pick up something on the floor — investing time in functional exercises help us be better at everyday activities, preventing injury. When we incorporate functional training into our lives we make progress towards improving our endurance, balance, posture, strength, coordination and agility.
The Secret to Youth — Mobility
With the work from home era, it’s common to sit behind a desk for eight hours, in front of a TV for three, and then lie in bed for another eight. When we spend too much time in stagnation, internal connective tissues become short and tight. This connective tissue is called fascia. When it’s not properly mobilized it can leave you feeling stiff, in pain, and even obstruct organs.