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The Effect Racist Rhetoric Has on Young Latinos, and Why All Americans Should Care
This year’s election and racists stereotypes has only added to the consequences of mobility for young Latinos.
One Man’s Personal Mission To Help
Seven Williams wants to help the kids whose lives don’t seem to matter. You can too.
Can Johnny Come Out And Play?
Jon Stolpe examines the need for unstructured play.
I Come From South Central
Welcome to my block. Would you like to take a walk with me?
Saving a Neighborhood with Birdhouses
Dan Szczesny returns to his old haunting grounds and finds hope amid the decay.
The Problems with Philly’s Education Crisis that Everyone Seems to Be Ignoring
The School District of Philadelphia’s longstanding lack of oversight and its inability to generate revenue has caused Philadelphia’s education crisis.
Cups of Opportunity Prove Sweet to At-Risk Youth
CUPs Coffeehouse founder Brian Gray teaches young adults they CAN make a difference.
Does a Picture Really Last Longer?
Are we doing good deeds out of compassion, or a selfish need to prove something to other people with photographs?
My Hometown: Ghosts in Central Louisiana
Bill Murphy swore he would never go back to his hometown that was full of abuse and turmoil. But then something unexpected brought him back.
The Ugly Way Home
A lesson from a rickshaw driver and one way that Veronica Grace keeps herself in tune with those less fortunate.
What My White Neighbor Taught Me in Memphis: On Race, Crime, and Community
Dr. Darron Smith wants to change the way we equate being black and male with crime.
Dear John: I Think My Boss Is Having An Affair
A boss who might be having an affair, a friend going crazy with tattoos, and neighbors who are suddenly dog-crazy.
Dear John: My Neighbor Is A Pervert
Dear John addresses a guy next door watching porn, a girlfriend posing nude for art school, and a passive-aggressive neighbor.
A Neighborhood Boy with No Parents Around
Would you help a neighbor in need?
Living in Gratitude
Compassion doesn’t have a zip code.