At the beginning of each year, our Change Matrix (CM) staff selects a Word for the Year that embodies how we plan to approach the year ahead and with what intention. At the end of every year, we then collectively reflect on what we have learned before picking a new [...]
For some the holiday season is wrapping up, for others, it's just beginning, and there are others still for whom it hasn't yet begun. Because of this, December is often a month of reflection and holiday celebration. As enjoyable and indulgent as it can be, it can also stir up [...]
For millions of people, Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of celebration and connection. However, it's also important to remember the origins of the day and its impact on Native American communities. In order to better spread knowledge of what went on in 1621 during the first Thanksgiving, Change Matrix (CM) [...]
The first Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was a vigil. It was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith in memory of Rita Hester, a woman killed because of targeted anti-transgender violence. In 2021, the Day has grown exponentially and is celebrated worldwide. Change Matrix (CM) recognizes the [...]
On the eleventh hour of November 11, 1918, fighting ceased during World War I. This was seven months before the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, which marked the official end to the conflict. It is because of these origins that the nation celebrates Veterans Day as [...]
In social justice- and equity-focused organizations, it's the norm for bold conversations to be had by people at all levels within the work. Increasingly, this is occurring in mainstream workspaces as well, as important questions of equity and justice arise between employees, employers, and clients. Change Matrix (CM) has worked [...]
