Bahala Blog
Community updates & vibes
Immigrant Stories: Philippines
It’s the space between hope and action, the invisible sinews that bind families and strangers and countries and history.
Silver Linings: New K12 scholarship tax credit program
Let's talk about a cool way to support K-12 education and potentially get a benefit on your taxes: the federal scholarship tax credit program. It might sound a bit complex, but it's actually quite straightforward when you break it down.
"Everyone Can Paint": 14th Street's Arts District, PAINT: LAB
“It’s so much easier to take something like creating art seriously when we’re having fun.”
Not one, not two: The Community Conversation on Demystifying Trans Lives
Qubits reveal a spectrum more accurately representing our thoughts, feelings, and unfolding lives as individuals and communities beyond black and white. In other words, a rainbow.
Beating the Algorithm: A Legacy of Mentorship at KCRW
“We need public media, just like we need our democracy. It’s a way to exist outside the algorithm.”
When Moses Becomes an Influencer: How AI Video Generation is Rewriting Reality
Chat, is reality cooked?
Great Raveling: The Yarn Crawl at Wildfiber Studio
“Even at the best of times, having a creative outlet is essential to well-being,” Claudia said. “How better to unwind than literally unwinding something?”
Who’s really in control? Understanding the goals behind “The Algorithm”
Every algorithmic system serves multiple masters, each with their own goals and priorities. Let's meet the key players
EAR SNACKS
Inviting spontaneity, silliness, and collaborative playfulness, modeling creativity in action. Polly’s voice rang out: “People ask me, How do you write a song? Usually I just make stuff up. And hope it works out.”
The Plot Thickens
And so the Bahala community garden was born, a site of learning and gathering, open to anyone who wants to get involved.
SAGES IN THE CITY
When we discover gatherings of people in a new location who welcome us, we feel the stirrings of homefulness.
What People Mean When They Say "The Algorithm"
What do people mean when they say “The Algorithm”?
What is an algorithm even??
Algorithms are everywhere in our daily lives, but the word has gained a scary connotation that closes us off from learning its benefits.
Less Litter
Less Litter intentionally began with beach cleanup because of its low entry point. “Worst case you’re moving around outside, looking at the ocean.”
Self Care through Sound: Poetry Nite in Ocean Park
These pieces, culled simply from events and thoughts/feelings in one day, often with very little elaboration, were intensely moving. Strung together and read aloud, they felt like profound koans and/or fragments that have survived from Ancient Greece.
Moving into Self-Care
What if there’s a way to both disconnect and connect simultaneously?
Under the hood: Micro-grants for Neighborhood Wellbeing
Growing leaders from individuals in our community
Breathing Into Community
Education and wellness— are what propels us toward the most successful and inclusive version of our communities.