Empower People To Power Our Planet
“If every day were Earth Day, we wouldn’t be in the mess we’re in.”— Neil deGrasse Tyson Earth Day 2025 is April 22nd, and it raises awareness about critically important environmental issues. The…
April is Genocide Awareness Month—a time of remembrance, reflection, and responsibility.
This month was chosen because several of history’s most devastating genocides began or are commemorated in April, including the Armenian Genocide, the Cambodian Genocide, and the Rwandan Genocide. It…
CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER
As the population ages, more people are serving as a caregiver for family and friends. About 1 in 3 adults in the United States is an informal or fulltime caregiver and 70%+ of them are women.…
Women in Nonprofits Don’t Profit
It is now well documented that women are underrepresented in leadership positions across all sectors of the American economy. Our primary line of work, the social/civic sector, has traditionally been…
Celebrating Leonard Adams, Jr.
During Black History Month, we will highlight several unheralded individuals who have or continue to dedicate their lives to community service and racial equity. Noteworthy among each of these…
Celebrating Lillian Miles Lewis
During Black History Month, we will highlight several unheralded individuals dedicated their lives to community service and racial equity. Chrysalis Lab has had the distinct honor of partnering with…
A Testament of Hope
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." These words, shared by Martin Luther King Jr., carried the weight of a dream unfinished, a call to endure amidst despair. Just…
2025: The Road Ahead
The year 2025 will bring pivotal challenges and opportunities for Black Americans. As we move forward, we must make note of the critical decisions and events that will shape the trajectory of racial,…
Heri za Kwanzaa!
Happy Kwanzaa! As the horizon of 2025 looms with radical uncertainty, let us rise with unwavering resolve. Now, more than ever, we must embody the spirit and purpose of Kwanzaa—honoring our…
Slavery is Legal in the US
The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on December 6, 1865, to abolish slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation, declared by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 during the…