Hanukkah, Christmas, Boxing Day, Kwanzaa: Whichever holidays you observe, and even if you don’t celebrate at all, in much of the world, this time of year is associated with gift-giving. Giving is an expression of ourselves, our motivations, and our expectations. It has a historical and symbolic meaning. Gifting is in our DNA. Throughout history,
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We traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November by getting together with family and friends over a typically gluttonous feast, maybe watching some football or a parade. We count our blessings and enjoy a day off – unless, of course, you’re the host or, more likely, the hostess who plans, shops for, cooks,
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You would have to have been in total isolation for decades not to know that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, it is wicked PINK! The annual, month-long event is meant to raise research funding and increase awareness of the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. But, the story behind its
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At this time of year, most American kids have gone back or are about to go back to school (reserving comment on the Covid situation here). America’s public schools have traditionally been considered the most effective tool for integrating all races and classes into our society. Some might say public schools are the foundation for
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On August 18, 2021, we mark Trouble’s first anniversary. We’re proud of our first full year as Unapologetic women celebrating TroubleMakers and inspiring you to join us in funding organizations working toward equity for women and girls. What a year it’s been! Arguably a year unlike any other in history. Some might say a crazy
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Each one of us might envision different things when we see that word. This time of year especially, many Americans might picture the U.S. flag; all red, white, and blue. And icons of July 4th celebrations; hamburgers, hot dogs, fireworks, and hometown parades. Some might lament that life is easier and more independent for the
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There is a feeling of impending change in the air. The atmosphere is heating up, both literally and figuratively. Do you feel it? It’s an exciting time. There is the potential for sweeping change in National policies, which is hopeful, but the painful fact of the outsized impact on women from the pandemic still lingers
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The month of May is named for the goddess Maia, a nurturer and an earth goddess. She was the great parent of gods, human beings, and beasts in Greek and Roman cultures. Talk about multi-tasking! The ancients held festivals to honor the mother goddesses. Through the centuries, celebrations of mothers and mothering have evolved from
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This month, Earth Day is April 22nd. That’s a day, one (1) day to consider the planet we inhabit, the one ‘thing’ all humans indisputably have in common—one day. Trouble is, that’s nowhere near enough. Earth Day was started in 1970 to force the topic of a changing environment onto the national agenda in the
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We’re excited to have you here. Stick around and come back often. We plan to influence how you see the world and yourself in it. We’re here to inspire you to make some TroubleForGood. Our mission is simple: We believe that women who cause Trouble change the world. The goal of TroubleMakers is to
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