Category: Cultural Traditions and Connections

by Johnathan Maravillas, Community Member Through food, we are exposed to the culinary artists’ culture and way of life. Similarly, to cooking competitions like Master Chef and the Great British Bake Off, I joined a...

By James Coomes, LCSW, Olive View Program Manager and DMH-ARDI Staff Advisory Council member I wanted to share with you a little bit about Juneteenth, which was recently celebrated on June 19th, 2022, the second year that it is...

by Mercedes Moreno, LACDMH Cultural Competency Committee Member I was born in El Salvador, Central America.  My mother was a single parent raising five children, four daughters and one son.  I was the eldest of the family.  From...

by Rebecca Gitlin, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and LGBTQ+ Services Specialist June is Pride Month, which is a time to uplift and celebrate sexual and gender diversity in our communities. For many lesbian, gay, bisexual,...