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Well I’ve always had this concern of, ‘darn, how can I help these people?’ How can I help individuals or indigenous people that live in communities to sell goods that they fabricate locally and make it easier for them to get a fair price and a better economic situation? Margarita started Arte De Mi Tierra to sell various native population's textiles and handiwork on Instagram to support the communities of Mexico. Even if it’s just a little bit, that little bit is better th...an nothing for someone that needs everything. View the community she’s built on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artedemitierra/

I am a musician. I am a bull rider. I am a technologist. I’m engaged. I’m a stepparent. I’m your neighbor. And there are many other people like me. For Lee (they/them), coming out means defining the person they always wanted to be, and showing up as their authentic self no matter what environment they’re in. I am very proud to be trans. To be non-binary. Because I think people think we only exist in these particular spaces and that is not the case. ... We’re all better off when we understand each other more. Learn about non-binary people and their community and how you can support them through resources from The National Center for Transgender Equality: https://transequality.org//understanding-non-binary-people

For Kite (they/them), coming out is a story of letting go of everything that was holding them back. Instead of being scared of the future, they learned to embrace the present with support from their family and online community. I think for me, coming out is letting it all go. Whether it’s a small thing, like changing your pronouns on Facebook, or letting people know you’re dating someone of the same gender, it’s the little everyday things. The reality is that you come out ...all the time. You come out daily. We’re all better off when we understand each other more. Learn about non-binary people and their community and how you can support them through resources from The National Center for Transgender Equality: https://transequality.org//understanding-non-binary-people

I always tell people I'm so proud to be Hispanic American, because I can embrace the American, but I also have the Latina in me that will never leave my blood. I think seeing my parents working hard, being humble, has shaped me to be the person that I am. Lieutenant Colonel Marisol Chalas immigrated from the Dominican Republic when she was just nine years old. Her story of resilience is about breaking barriers for herself and other women in the Army, by rising above obstac...les. She became the first Latina Black Hawk pilot in the Army National Guard. She later transitioned to the U.S. Army Reserves and currently serves as the Legislative Assistant to the 37th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army. "My first aviation unit was not very female friendly, but I overcame that and became a much stronger person. Resilience means setting goals, falling down, dusting yourself off, and saying 'I got this.' It means if you have to take a step back and be like: 'God, why me?', you lean on your friends and you remind yourself what your goal is. And no matter what you just keep trucking forward. Querer es poder. To want is to achieve. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

Lieutenant Colonel Marisol Chalas’s story of resilience is about breaking barriers, for herself and other women in the Army, by rising above obstacles. Here are some objects that gave her strength on her way to becoming who she is today.

For D’Santi (he/him), born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, coming out has been a journey full of music, heritage, and love. Coming out to me is saying, 'I am D’Santi. I am here. I walk this earth like anybody else. And I want the same things.' I was 48 years old when the decision was made to transition. To look at old pictures it seems like a whole lifetime ago. Sometimes I don’t recognize myself and sometimes I’m OK with that, you know? ... We’re all better off when we understand each other more. Learn about transgender people and their community and how you can support them through resources from The National Center for Transgender Equality: https://transequality.org//supporting-the-transgender-peop

Henry Sales’s story of resilience is about preserving his culture and traditions far away from his hometown of San Juan Atitan (Xjan Xwan in Mam) by working as a Mam teacher at Laney college. Here are some objects that gave him strength on his way to becoming who he is today.

For Chad (he/him), coming out is a story of becoming more authentic to himself, becoming who he is, inside and out, and being more open. I had a hard time coming out to the snowboarding community I didn’t know where I would fit in. I didn’t know if the timing was right, I didn’t know when and how I should do it and I realized there is no best time. There is no better time than now. I realized it’s a journey for everybody, and it just takes time. ... Coming out is more than one day or moment, it’s a lifelong journey. Find resources in the Coming Out: A Handbook for LGBTQ Young People from The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/trvr_support_c/coming-out/

If there are any people in your life that you love and that you also haven’t talked to in awhile, because you just think that, ‘Oh, they’re fine. They’re doing great.’ Those are probably the people that you need to reach out to. - Lexy, a filmmaker living at home in Troy, Missouri. What Do You Love? These are the four words that Lexy asked Levi, which led to her discovering that her friend of 15 years had a love for reading. That question during their video call led to a two-person book club to stay connected, and it proved the catalyst for helping Levi through his difficult time. Sometimes, a small gesture can go a long way. If you are looking for resources, Facebook has partnered with experts to provide tips on your emotional health. To access these tips, search for "Emotional Health" in the Facebook app.

One thing that I've seen from the Mayan community is that they're not giving up on their culture. They’re keeping it alive with traditional music, language, textiles. My mom and my wife weave all of my clothing it’s a big part of our culture. It’s the work of art that gets passed on between generations. Henry Sales (Mintz Xalx Nantz in Mam) moved to Oakland from Guatemala nine years ago. His story of resilience is about preserving his culture and traditions far away from... his hometown of San Juan Atitan (Xjan Xwan in Mam) as he teaches the language and history of his people. I’m proud that I didn’t give up on my language. When I first started teaching Mam, only two people showed up for the first session. But now, two years later, I have 150 students registered and taking the class at Laney College. Living in California and not giving up on my culture that’s an example of resilience.

Felix Navarro & Felipe Abrahao’s story of resilience is about following their dreams of becoming The Juicy Leaf owners, no matter the obstacles and sacrifices required. Here are some objects that gave them strength on their way to becoming who they are today.

To us The Juicy Leaf is a magical place. And I feel like it is for a lot of people. When you walk into the store, you feel the love and passion that we put into it. - Felix Felix Navarro is a Mexican-American business owner of The Juicy Leaf, a succulent boutique that he manages with his work and life partner, Felipe Abrahao. His story of resilience is about following his dreams no matter the obstacles and sacrifices required. Since I was a little kid, I always had my han...ds in the dirt. I learned everything I know from my mom. To leave my secure job for my passion was absolutely terrifying. I would second-guess myself a lot. I went from being an executive in corporate America, making really good money, to selling succulents at flea markets. Resilience to me means to never give up, to evolve, to pivot. No matter what comes at you, you just keep fighting and doing what you need to do. - Felix

Ching Ching Cha is this beautiful oasis inside the nation's capital, says Charlie R. It's just a sanctuary that everybody needs in the midst of chaos. Small businesses, like this tea shop, are the cornerstones of communities across the country. Ching Ching Cha and 45% of the small businesses we love may not survive the next 3 months. Visit facebook.com/supportsmallbusiness