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Moments of Mindfulness Explores a New Way to Spell HOME featurng Gayle Morgan, Senior Vice President of Sales, The Mather

Moments of Mindfulness Explores a New Way to Spell HOME featurng Gayle Morgan, Senior Vice President of Sales, The Mather

During the pandemic, HOME transformed into a multifaceted space, serving as classrooms, daycares, science labs, offices, churches, gyms, and even makeshift hospitals—all at once. What once felt like a sufficient and spacious physical environment now seemed inadequate. Nursing homes became barriers to physical expressions of love and served as a measure of how effectively our country was managing the pandemic. The powerlessness experienced during this time sparked concerns about the future of housing, the economy, education, work environments, and healthcare. New vocabulary emerged to describe the unknown, including terms like “back to normal,” “new normal,” “essential workers,” “remote,” “hybrid,” “telehealth,”…
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For the eight-year-old in you featuring award winning author Kate DiCamillo with Krista Tippett.

For the eight-year-old in you featuring award winning author Kate DiCamillo with Krista Tippett.

Many parents want their children to embrace ideas such as cooperation, kindness, or honesty, but these may be the most challenging concepts for them to convey. In a flicker, youngsters spot a lecture coming and are quick to retreat mentally, leaving behind a black expression that nearly every parent recognizes with a sigh. Fortunately, parents already have a strategy “in their backyard ” to deliver these messages to ready and open ears. I invite you to rediscover a secret weapon you have always had—and youngsters have always responded to—the Story. Remember being a child? Everything was alive. Everything had a…
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A Conversation with Social Activist, Theologian, and Historian Ruby Nell Sales

A Conversation with Social Activist, Theologian, and Historian Ruby Nell Sales

Our Women’s History and Appreciation Month celebrates Phenomenal Women who walk into this space through many doors. They willingly share their stories authentically and often vulnerably in order to pay forward what they have learned and to celebrate each other.  Thank you, ladies! On March 31, 1776: In a letter to her husband, Founding Father John Adams, future first lady Abigail Adams makes a plea to him and the Continental Congress to “The future First Lady wrote in part, “I long to hear that you have declared an independency. And, by the way, in the new code of laws which I suppose it will be necessary for…
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Voices From The Future: Theo And Ezra Poulin Engage “Brother To Brother”

Voices From The Future: Theo And Ezra Poulin Engage "Brother To Brother"

Introducing the remarkable Grand Prize Winner of C-SPAN’s 2021 StudentCam Documentary Competition: Theo Poulin, a talented 9th grader from Williamsville South High School in Williamsville, NY. Theo’s groundbreaking documentary, “Trust Fall,” captivated judges and secured his victory. “In an unprecedented year, we received entries from over 2,300 students spanning 43 states, Washington, DC, and even international participants from Singapore and Pakistan. Students were challenged to create a compelling 5-6 minute video addressing the issues they felt the president and new Congress should prioritize in 2021.” Join us as Theo shares his inspiring journey into filmmaking, a passion ignited during his…
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A Look at What Time It Is on Life’s Clock for Our Children’s Well-Being, Accomplishments, and Happiness Featuring Gen Z’s Ms Sara Nadkarni.

A Look at What Time It Is on Life's Clock for Our Children's Well-Being, Accomplishments, and Happiness Featuring Gen Z's Ms Sara Nadkarni.

In this special edition, we embark on a journey to reflect on the profound insights shared by our previous guests within the “What About the Children” theme. Together, we will explore their collective challenges in the present, transforming this moment into an opportunity for us to consider a vital question: What time is it on life’s clock for our children’s well-being, accomplishments, and happiness? Let me emphasize: What time is it on life’s clock for our children’s well-being, accomplishments, and happiness? Today, I am honored to host a remarkable guest—a student leader representing Gen Z. I had the privilege of…
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The Arts and Their Role in Cultural Sustainability Featuring Mr. Stuart Holt, President and CEO of ArtsFairfax

The Arts and Their Role in Cultural Sustainability Featuring Mr. Stuart Holt, President and CEO of ArtsFairfax

Think back to the first time you engaged in an art project as a child. That moment was not just about creativity; it was a profound expression of who you are, conjuring something extraordinary from mere imagination. Remember that school trip to a museum or a national park? Those experiences were monumental, filled with discoveries that left an indelible mark on your identity and contributed to your understanding of our culture. Art, expression, and culture may not always seem interconnected, but they are incredibly effective tools for driving sustainability and education. Arts and cultural education empower individuals of all ages,…
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What About the Children? A Courageous Conversation with Amelia Stansell, Business Consultant by Day and Superhero by Night.

What About the Children?  A Courageous Conversation with Amelia Stansell, Business Consultant by Day and Superhero by Night.

In 1986, Whitney Houston sang a powerful, positive message about nurturing our children and believing in their potential, titled “The Greatest Love of All.” Fast forward to today, and the UN Secretary-General urgently reminds us of our duty: “leave no child behind” in the battle against human trafficking—a grave violation of human rights that preys on the most vulnerable among us. Tragically, one-third of trafficking victims are children, who endure unimaginable suffering, from forced labor to sexual exploitation and even recruitment as soldiers. The rise of online platforms has further exacerbated their vulnerability, allowing traffickers to exploit these innocent lives…
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“She Believes in Me” featuring Rene Gorman and Michelle Galliano

"She Believes in Me" featuring Rene Gorman and Michelle Galliano

Ever stop to think about the lighthouses in your life?  You know the ones… folks who especially encouraged you to keep on going when you had decided to stop; who gave when you couldn’t ask, who dried the track of your tears… and who said, “Yes you can!” They have magical timing…some stay for a season, or some stay many seasons. Some live in a surprising comment they left behind. Memories of them are tattooed on your heart. And sometimes, that memory of them feels like a do-over of their impact on your life. They planted seeds for you to…
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REWIND: What About the Children? Dr. Roz, Child and Family Therapist, Considers Their LandscapeToday

REWIND: What About the Children? Dr. Roz, Child and Family Therapist, Considers Their LandscapeToday

The challenge for us today is to be a lighthouse in the next generation’s lives. Be on the lookout for lost souls in this season of intense uncertainty and unrest. Be alert to those who may be in need and have nowhere to go or no way to get there. Be sensitive to children who are left out, leftover, or left behind. Be a lighthouse to a child. Show children protection and guidance. You don’t have to say much; just let the child know you are there should the need arise. Roselyn V. Baker-Black, affectionately known as Dr. Roz, has…
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Women’s History Month Celebrates Nikki Giovanni, Poet Extraordinaire

Women’s History Month Celebrates Nikki Giovanni, Poet Extraordinaire

In her own words, “We had music growing up, 78RPM’s that evolved into 45RPM’s and, always, the radio.  The radio in my day, Black and white, played everything.  Gospel Spirituals, even some opera when Leontyne Price came along.  You could listen to R & B late at night or you could go to the other station and listen to popular music.  There was also jazz if the wind was right.  I feel so sorry for the kids who only hear one kind of music.  Where do your dreams come from? My dream was not to publish or to even be…
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Tyra's intuition and ability to coach you beyond the pain of your past and inspire you to do the work
necessary to step boldly into your future is phenomenal. She is one of the wisest women I know and I
am delighted to have her in my corner, cheering me on along the way. With Tyra on my side, I am confident that I will move through the challenges life brings.”

Lethia Owens, President/CEO, Game Changers International, Inc.

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