Through Peace

Thank you @cbsnews @kcalnews for the feature during women’s history month 🫶🏻 Proud to say @hatecrimebook is now at 18 languages with over 160,000 physical booklets distributed across 6 states all thanks to the commitment of community members who volunteered to expand outreach efforts to stop hate and safeguard their own communities. They are the true heroes 🤍

I’m proud to announce a values based anti-bias curriculum, All about Differences, developed for youth and published by my nonprofit @throughpeaceorg . This has been a long time in the works with an amazing team behind it. Humbled and extremely grateful of the TLC they poured into the book to make it special to the kids who receive it. This is a 10 module curriculum that takes a deep dive into personal values and the importance of community belonging. It’s available for purchase on our site (link in bio). Book Design and Interior Illustrations @lylescript @solidgold79 Cover Art, Title Design, and Coloring Pages @jane.gahng Curriculum Consultant @dawngruss

Thank you for the feature, LA Daily News! I’ve personally experienced the distressing acts of hate and witnessed its ripple effect, affecting not only the victim, but also their family, friends, and the broader community. The appalling mistreatment and hostility towards the Jewish and Muslim communities are atrocious and must stop. While my team of volunteer translators are out of state/country, I had the privilege to meet @azadeh.afsahi in person at @throughpeaceorg launch party. Azadeh is Iranian-American, a psychotherapist by trade, and a beautiful human being✨ She helped translate @hatecrimebook in Farsi, which marks it’s 15th language. She intimately understands the trauma caused by hatred and, like me, actively advocates for her community’s rights and mental well-being. Education stands as our strongest tool in this fight. Azadeh and her friend @iamyasi , who also shared the stage with me at @peopleschoice , will distribute both Farsi and Arabic to their respective communities. Our joint efforts transcends backgrounds, skin color, language, religion, etc. We stand united for our pursuit of peace 🤍🕊️

Educators and school counselors - this one’s for you. 🕊️ All Our Differences is a 10-module curriculum and workbook helping teenagers understand how harm grows and how to build safer, more inclusive communities. Flexible enough to fit your schedule, practical enough to use tomorrow. Available now - link in bio. #allourdifferences #throughpeace #bullyingprevention #youthempowerment #belonging

When there’s limited space at the event but you don’t want the guest to be hungry cause it’s close to dinner time… you pack.the.board.like.crazy! 😅🤪 @throughpeaceorg 🩷CONGRATS on your book launch! 📖📚 @essyli 🩷 Wrote a “values based anti-bias curriculum, all about differences developed for youth” Cover Art, Title Pages, and Coloring Pages by- @jane.gahng 🩷 Also, thank you @shoplait for delivering! 😅I love the support! Women supporting women businesses! 🙌🫶🩷 #throughpeaceorg #seoulfulcharcuterie

Listening is one of the most powerful things you can do for someone. 🕊️ It doesn’t require having the right words - just the willingness to show up and hear them. #ThroughPeace #ActiveListening #Belonging #Community #MentalHealthMatters

Your right to privacy is protected by the Fourth Amendment - and knowing what that means can make all the difference. 🕊️ Swipe through to learn what this right covers, when it applies, and exactly what to say if ICE comes to your door. Save this and share it with someone who needs it. #KnowYourRights #ImmigrantRights #FourthAmendment #RightToPrivacy #ThroughPeace

All Our Differences isn’t a one-size-fits-all curriculum, it’s built to meet students and educators wherever they are. 🕊️ Swipe through to see how this 10-module workbook is designed for flexibility across schools, counseling programs, and youth-serving organizations. Learn more and get your copy at the link in our bio. #AllOurDifferences #ThroughPeace #BullyingPrevention #SEL #YouthEmpowerment

Huge thanks to @youthleadav @puebloysalud @throughpeaceorg @giftedartsandactivism 🎉🎉 and to our extraordinary Youth-Led Team & Youth Advocates ✨🌸✨ — — — Spring into Service with us for our 2nd Annual AV Youth Service Day 🌸✨ 🗣️This event is a youth-led, youth-centered space for youth to be heard and celebrated. You won’t want to miss the @throughpeaceorg training where you’ll learn self-defense, confidence building, and self advocacy ✨ 🎓Plus, we will be hosting a service project of making nearly 300 Grad Leis to celebrate our graduating Class of 2026 AVUHSD students impacted by the foster care system and homelessness! 🌸🌷 ✨💞 RSVP: The QR or the link in our bio ‼️Attendees will earn 5+ Service Hours ‼️ ‼️Plus certificate of completion‼️ ‼️Youth Ages: open to all youth 26 & younger‼️ (Must rsvp to volunteer and receive your service hours) ✨Address with be shared after you rsvp ✨ — — — — 🎓🌸Contact [email protected] with questions #youthled #youthchangemakers #thirdspace #selfadvocacy #qhfoodpantry🫶

Spring into Service with us for our 2nd Annual AV Youth Service Day 🌸✨ 🗣️This event is a youth-led, youth-centered space for youth to be heard and celebrated. You won’t want to miss the @throughpeaceorg training where you’ll learn self-defense, confidence building, and self advocacy ✨ 🎓Plus, we will be hosting a service project of making nearly 300 Grad Leis to celebrate our graduating Class of 2026 AVUHSD students impacted by the foster care system and homelessness! 🌸🌷 ✨💞 RSVP: The QR or the link in our bio ‼️Attendees will earn 5+ Service Hours ‼️ ‼️Plus certificate of completion‼️ ‼️Youth Ages: open to all youth 26 & younger‼️ (Must rsvp to volunteer and receive your service hours) ✨Address with be shared after you rsvp ✨ — — — — 🎓🌸Contact [email protected] with questions #youthled #youthchangemakers #thirdspace #selfadvocacy #qhfoodpantry🫶

On March 27th, we brought All Our Differences to our friends at AbilityFirst for a College to Career workshop. 🕊️ Participants explored respect, embraced differences, and built confidence for school, work, and life. This is exactly the kind of conversation that changes how people show up for each other. Learn more about All Our Differences at the link in our bio. #AllOurDifferences #ThroughPeace #CollegeToCareer #AbilityFirst #YouthEmpowerment

Hate crimes don’t just affect the person targeted - they ripple through entire communities. 🕊️ Swipe through to understand the real impact, and visit the link in our bio to access our How to Report a Hate Crime booklet. #HateCrimes #ThroughPeace #CommunitySafety #KnowYourRights #SocialJustice