Power Players

The Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF) recently united philanthropists, artists, and community leaders at Miami’s Rubell Museum for a landmark gala, celebrating the transformative power of music education in empowering youth worldwide. The event served as both a showcase of the foundation’s recent successes and a strategic call to action for the integration of arts…

As the nation marks a pivotal half-century milestone—the 50th anniversary of women’s integration into United States military academies—voices like those of Dr. MJ Wixsom are resurfacing to frame the narrative. A trailblazer in her own right, Wixsom, who served in the United States Coast Guard as part of the first class of women to graduate…

Today, the global community pauses to honor the tireless dedication of Dr. Jane Goodall. Jane Goodall Day serves not only as a recognition of her groundbreaking research into chimpanzee behavior, which fundamentally altered our understanding of animal intelligence and human-animal connection, but as a rallying cry for the ongoing movement she ignited. Her work through…

Northern Arizona University (NAU) is once again demonstrating its commitment to civic engagement with the launch of its annual ‘Spring Into Service’ challenge. This initiative, designed to foster a culture of volunteerism, unites the campus community with local nonprofit organizations to tackle regional challenges. By bridging the gap between academic life and community needs, the…

The Shift Toward Domestic Production The landscape of the American bicycle industry is undergoing a significant transformation as major manufacturers pivot their focus toward domestic production, fueled by a robust lobbying effort for trade protection. Central to this movement is a CEO who has become an outspoken proponent of “reshoring” manufacturing capabilities, arguing that relying…

Community leaders and local volunteers are increasingly adopting the ‘make a difference’ one block at a time approach to revitalize neighborhoods, proving that small, consistent actions lead to monumental social change. This grassroots movement focuses on hyper-local improvement, encouraging residents to take collective ownership of their immediate environment, from sidewalk beautification to litter removal and…

Two retired Air Force pilots, Kevin Price and Rob Williams, engaged in a candid discussion about their differing views on Donald Trump and the “No Kings” protest during a StoryCorps “One Small Step” segment. The conversation, hosted by WYSO, highlighted their shared military background but diverged on political perspectives.

Refugees from Burundi bring authentic East African cuisine to Detroit, creating jobs and cultural enrichment with their restaurant, Baobab Fare.

George Strausman’s unexpected rise to internet fame began when his granddaughter, Francesca Rietti, filmed him shaping clay on a potter’s wheel. She posted the video on TikTok, and it rapidly gained traction, amassing millions of views and thousands of comments from viewers captivated by the centenarian’s artistic endeavors. Strausman, who lives on Long Island, is…