Three Wins Today, July 21, 2025
I had a really exciting meeting today that I can’t wait to share more about. But for now just know that more interviews are on the horizon, and I’m very excited.
I do think it’s making a difference starting this post earlier, but, since I’m starting it so early, when is the best time for me to post it? I can schedule it for anytime (after I make it, of course. This will probably be finished by 1pm pdt.) I’m trying various times to see which one gets the most traction but I’m just not sure yet, so I could use your input.
Alright, enough stalling, here are three of today’s wins!
Story from June 3, article from July 17 - An LA metro bus driver refused to let ICE agents onto his bus. They were dressed in plain clothes and though they had a TAP card (LA metro card), they refused to say why they wanted to ride. The driver, named Jaime, told LA Public Press:
Part of our job is to make sure everyone is safe. Once [ICE is] on our buses we don’t know what’s going to happen. That risks everyone’s safety….I’m not going to open my doors, regardless if there’s retaliation or not. I’m going to do what is right. If I don’t stick to my beliefs, I’ll be failing [my immigrant mother] and I’ll be going against everything I stand for and come from.
Another example of the power of one. Who knows what would have happened if he had let them on the bus. But we don’t have to wonder that because he did what he felt was right.
And I’m sure, even though this is the only driver LA Public Press spoke to, that others are doing the same thing. As the saying goes “not all heroes wear capes.”
Tues, July 15 - The federal government restored $6.2 m in grants to 9 queer support organizations following a lawsuit, Lambda Legal, who was representing the organizations, announced. It took over a month from when they won the lawsuit to when the funding was restored, but it was restored.
Senior Attorney and HIV Project Director for Lambda Legal, Jose Abrigo said:
We have confirmed that our plaintiffs – LGBTQ+ organizations providing critical services to their communities – have seen their threatened funding restored. When we fight, we win. We know the battle is far from over and there will be setbacks along the way, but the cause is too important, and the need too great, for us to lose heart.
Let’s say that again “When we fight, WE WIN!” Given that a year ago today Kamala Harris started her whirlwind campaign, that’s more important to remember today than ever.
Wed, July 9 - Lakewood, California is one of those places where the Mayorship rotates among the members of the city council. And Cassandra Chase became the first Black women Mayor of Lakewood earlier this month. In her Instagram post celebrating the accomplishment, she said:
This moment is not mine alone. It belongs to every child who dares to dream of a just and joyful world…Thank you for trusting me with this responsibility…Thank you for believing in what’s possible. Let’s move forward with open hearts, clear purpose and a shared commitment to building a Lakewood that reflects the best of who we are.
Congrats to Mayor Chase!
So, those are just some of the wins I want to highlight today. I hope you’re inspired!
Our voices are our superpower, but only when we use them!
Also, that bus driver ROCKS! Go, public service workers! 💜🚎
Not all heroes drive Batmobiles!