One aspect of the shutdowns has been particularly difficult – the closing of all schools.
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Coronavirus – The Walking Dread
The coronavirus has impacted millions of people all over the world. With businesses, retail, and schools shut down, people are staying home to stay safe
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Courage to Go Forward’ by David Cordani and Dick Traum
'The Courage To Go Forward' by David Cordani and Dick Traum not only offers inspirational personal stories but underscores the power of a small focused community to get things done.
Read More »Concert for America with Tina Fey, Chita Rivera, Idina Menzel, Audra McDonald, Patrick Wilson, Brian Stokes Mitchell
After a day of protests, Concerts for America presented a star-studded program at historic Cooper Union to be broadcast July 8.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Essentials of Theory U: Core Principles and Applications,’ by Otto Scharmer
Leadership expert Otto Scharmer has distilled his brilliant theory of leadership into a highly readable, inspiring guidebook, 'Essentials of Theory U: Core Principles and Applications'
Read More »Healthy Cooking Program Feeds Female Prison Inmates Vital Skills
The simple act of learning what is good to put in your body and how to budget for the healthy food you need, along with how to prepare it, should be taught not only in every prison, but in every school and in every household in America. One Arkansas program for female inmates is lighting the way.
Read More »At-Risk Youth and ‘Returning Citizens’ Supported by MADE
M.A.D.E. aims to tackle two of the most pressing issues in the U.S. with a sweeping mandate: a cleaner and greener world, and better chance at life for disenfranchised people, either before or after prison.
Read More »Mourning the Loss of the New York City Parking Meter
The parking meter was an integral part of the city I never appreciated until it was gone.
Read More »‘Hello Grappa’ Tasting. Learning the Ins and Outs of Sophisitcated Italian Deliciousness
How well do you know Grappa? Probably not well at all unless you have an Italian heritage or you enjoy drinking fine Brandy. Grappa is a spirit with its foundations in wine. On 11 October at The Michelangelo in New York City, Scott Rosenbaum, Grappa expert, opened the doors into …
Read More »Pregnant Inmates Supported by Alabama Prison Birth Project
Children of incarcerated parents have committed no crime, and should be given the best possible starts in their lives, with prenatal care and support provided for their mothers.
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