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Not All Women's Rights Were Created Equal During Women's History Month, we celebrate and honor the struggle for women's liberation. Women of color,...

Correcting the Narrative on Black History For Black History Month, we are dispelling myths that persist about the Black community. Too often we are taught...

This Year at CTP we are renewing our commitment to change with a recommitment to practice. We acknowledge that change is constant and our workplaces benefit...

We honor Native American Heritage Month during the month of November.  This month we want to highlight Construct the Present’s value...

October is ADHD awareness month. It’s also home to Halloween. One big tradition of Halloween is the costumes. On this day, we dress up and present ourselves...

2023 has been a year we have dedicated to dispelling myths about different communities. AAPI month, held in May is a celebration of Asian Americans and...

At Construct the Present, we have felt the tension of giving proper airtime to June’s cultural observances, Juneteenth and Pride. When our cultures are...

Freedom through Self-Reflection For a lot of us, summer is synonymous with freedom. Sunshine, BBQ’s, dancing, vacation, community, and laughter. We daydream...

A Passion for Conservation During my childhood, the highlight of every summer was undoubtedly the cherished visits to the Zoo. From an early age, I eagerly...

Written by I. Aaron Spriggs I encourage you to take a breath before you read, and practice being open to what emerges. ~ This here is a personal reflection,...

How I Confront my Privilege as a White Mexican Through the Lens of Anti-Blackness My Racial Identity In my life, I have been perceived as both white and...

Diversity and inclusion training can be a powerful tool for change and progress. Through group trainings that focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI),...

New Year’s Resolutions Are So Last Year  The idea of starting over is comforting. Who doesn’t want to leave behind a version of themselves that isn’t who...

“A very subtle difference can make the picture or not.” – Annie Leibovitz Think of your favorite logo. Think of its colors. Think of its shape.  A...

Being a community-centered organization means honoring all members of our community, both locally and nationally. August contains two days focused on honoring...