In this session I define the term INCEL, decipher the "black pill," philosophy, expand on how women contribute to the INCEL movement and provide possible solutions to help out individuals who identify as INCEL.   

References Brace, Lewys. 2021. “A Short Introduction To The Involuntary Celibate Sub-Culture.” Crest Research. https://crestresearch.ac.uk/resources/a-short-introduction-to-the-involuntary-celibate-sub-culture/.  

Romano, Aja. 2018. “What a woman-led incel support group can teach us about men and mental health.” Vox. https://www.vox.com/2018/6/20/17314846/incel-support-group-therapy-black-pill-mental-health.  

Sugiura, Lisa. 2021. The Incel Rebellion: The Rise of the Manosphere and the Virtual War Against Women. N.p.: Emerald Publishing Limited.

In this session, I cover the basics of emotional intelligence and benefits of being emotionally intelligent.    

Sources   

Cherry, Kendra. 2020. “What is Emotional Intelligence.” Very Well Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-emotional-intelligence-2795423.   

Cherry, Kendra. 2020. “9 Signs of Low Emotional Intelligence.” Very Well Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-of-low-emotional-intelligence-2795958.   

Cherry, Kendra. 2021. “5 Key Emotional Intelligence Skills.” Very Well Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/components-of-emotional-intelligence-2795438.

In this session I go over median household income, debt and wealth gap by ethnicity. I also dive into finances and budgeting.   

Sources   

Statista Research Department. 2021. “Median household income in the United States in 2020, by race or ethnic group.” Statista.  https://www.statista.com/statistics/233324/median-household-income-in-the-united-states-by-race-or-ethnic-group/  

Employee Benefit Research Institute. 2021. “How Is Debt Different by Race and Ethnicity?” EBRI.  https://www.ebri.org/docs/default-source/fast-facts/ff-375-debtbyrace-7jan21.pdf?sfvrsn=39bf3a2f_4  

The Federal Reserve. 2020. “Disparities in Wealth by Race and Ethnicity in the 2019 Survey of Consumer Finances.” Federal Reserve.   https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/notes/feds-notes/disparities-in-wealth-by-race-and-ethnicity-in-the-2019-survey-of-consumer-finances-20200928.htm

In this video I discuss the definition and connotation of what it means to be indigenous.  

Sources:  

Bennett, Herman L. 2010. Colonial Blackness: A History of Afro-Mexico. Bloomington and Indianapolis: Indiana University Press. 

Katzew, Ilona. 2005. Casta Painting: Images of Race In Eighteenth-Century Mexico. New Haven and London: Yale University Press.  

Mann, Charles C. 2005. 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus. New York: Vintage Books.  

Seijas, Tatiana. 2014. Asian Slaves in Colonial Mexico: From Chinos to Indians. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

This session covers the history Mexico's independence movement, the aftermath, its main beneficiaries and how revolution is often romanticized but rarely seen for its brutality.   

Citations:   

Chasteen, John Charles. 2001. Born in blood and fire: a concise history of Latin America. New York: Norton. 

Harvey, Robert. 2000. Liberators: Latin America's struggle for independence, 1810-1830. London: John Murray

Rosita is a Case Manager for the Public Sector. She has a B.A in Child, Adolescents & Family Studies with a minor in Sociology, along with being CSET certified. She is a striving entrepreneur and hopes that one day her side hustle can become a full operating business with employees. Rosita is looking to become licensed to sell real estate in California and get involved with urban planning. Lastly, Rosita is a mother to a daughter who motivates her to move forward despite the obstacles she has  faced in life.

Anthony Cabassa is a Los Angeles, CA native; and is a correspondent for ‘El American’ which targets its Hispanic and Latino audience to cover breaking news around the world.

David Mendez grew up in the barrios of Los Angeles struggling to make ends meet.  Eventually an opportunity in construction work opened up and David has never looked back. He currently works as a carpenter and has recently taken an interest in economics & the stock market. He is now a home owner and is in the process of starting his own business.

Ricardo. 34. He is pro-peace and says taxation is theft. He believes there is no God but is a friend to all living creatures.  

Sources: Multiple authors. 2021. “China: Draconian repression of Muslims in Xinjiang amounts to crimes against humanity.” Amnesty International. https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/press-release/2021/06/china-draconian-repression-of-muslims-in-xinjiang-amounts-to-crimes-against-humanity/

From Uber/Lyft, driver and EMT in LA County to ICU/ER RN at the peak of a Pandemic. Jose Fregoso grew up in the suburbs of Pacoima, CA and is a second generation Mexican American of immigrant parents who are now US Citizens.   

USEPA Authors, 2021. “EPA Researchers Test Effectiveness of Face Masks, Disinfection Methods Against COVID-19.” United States Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/sciencematters/epa-researchers-test-effectiveness-face-masks-disinfection-methods-against-covid-19  

Dutton, Gail. 2021. “Can COVID-19 be Eradicated? New Zealand Researchers Say “Yes.”” BioSpace. https://www.biospace.com/article/can-covid-19-be-eradicated-new-zealand-researchers-say-yes-/  

Shmerling, Rob. 2021. “Treatments for COVID-19.” Harvard Health Publishing. https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/treatments-for-covid-19.