While public attention has mostly been on extremism within the Republican Party over the past four years, there have also been some hopeful indicators for where the party may be heading in the future. I try to support leaders across the political spectrum who seem to be independent thinkers who will put people and country… Continue reading Meet the Republicans Promoting Civility and Cooperation
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The women’s restaurant in Marrakesh
In Morocco, households that find themselves without a man often face financial difficulties. Fatima Zahara knows that only too well. After her father died, her mother could barely feed her children. So Fatima quit school to help support her family. Fatima’s entire family was subjected to social stigma, but now she hopes to find her… Continue reading The women’s restaurant in Marrakesh
Tamar Manasseh on repairing the cracks in our communities with Tikkun Olam
In the NewsHour’s Facebook Watch show, “That Moment When,” the founder of an organization dedicated to preventing senseless killing talks about the importance of building community. With Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killing (MASK), Chicago’s Tamar Manasseh goes to “where bad things are going to happen” and, over barbecue and good conversation, seeks to save lives. (12… Continue reading Tamar Manasseh on repairing the cracks in our communities with Tikkun Olam
LOCAL FOOD – This Vertical 1/10th-Acre Urban Agriculture Farm Can Produce 5-Acres Equivalent in Food
In 1/10th of an acre, this urban farm produces the equivalent of a 5-acre farm able to produce 100,000 pounds of food per year using 90% less water than a traditional farm.
BUSINESS SUCCESS: Capital One Café – Meet the Barista Banker
In 2017 Capital One announced the launch of the Capital One Café – a transformational and impactful shift for the banking industry, but also an inspiring business model that transcends business as usual. In short, the Capital One Café is a beautiful and bright neighborhood café where people can go to eat, drink coffee, meet friends, conduct business,… Continue reading BUSINESS SUCCESS: Capital One Café – Meet the Barista Banker
SOUTH AFRICA – 70th anniversary of King David Schools – “I Lived” by OneRepublic – Koolulam Event
On October 14th, 2018, Koolulam partnered with King David Schools, Johannesburg, and gathered 3,500 South Africans to celebrate the 70th anniversary of King David Schools and the of establishment of the State of Israel. Within 45 minutes, they learned a new arrangement of OneRepublic’s “I Lived.” “I Lived” – Lyrics [The video includes lyrics… Continue reading SOUTH AFRICA – 70th anniversary of King David Schools – “I Lived” by OneRepublic – Koolulam Event
DIVERSITY – McDonald’s Pranksters Get Hired for Company’s Advertising Campaign – The Ellen DeGeneres Show
In a Banksy-like act of protest and defiance, two friends created a large professional looking corporate ad poster of themselves and put it up in their local McDonald’s so there would be diversity represented. The poster stayed up for two months before it was identified on social media and McDonalds became aware of the poster.… Continue reading DIVERSITY – McDonald’s Pranksters Get Hired for Company’s Advertising Campaign – The Ellen DeGeneres Show