December 10th is International Human Rights Day. Began by the United Nations in 1948, the purpose of the day is to recognize the universal rights of all people, regardless of […]
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A Re-issue: When Reform Isn’t Progress
Author’s Note: This piece was originally published on the Grape Soda Digest back in June. In preparation for a forthcoming follow -up article, I am re-issuing this piece. Feel free to […]
Read moreUrban League Tackles Youth Violence in Harlem At Schomburg
Violence amongst the youth is a major issue in the Harlem community. In a backdrop of what in so many cases are senseless tragedies, it seems like at times the […]
Read morePhilosophy of Poverty: New Census Figures Show Shifting Markers of American Want
The definition of poverty is shifting, according to a recent New York Times article. In a recent piece titled “Voices of The Near Poor” new figures point out that 1 out […]
Read more“No Thing Unto Itself”- Panelists Engage Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship
When it comes to the big issues facing our society, approaches to resolving them merit examination and dialogue. At the Center for the Humanities on October 20th, a discussion took […]
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