The case of the five- or six-year-old Maria from Greece has brought into the limelight the unfortunate issue of child trafficking. Maria was found living in a Roma camp in central Greece last Thursday when police raided the camp in search of drugs. Maria, blue-eyed and blonde-haired didn’t resemble the couple she was with. Maria […]
You’re at the mall…just browsing…when you see the cutest sweater EVER! It would be the best fall accessory now that the weather is getting colder. You know how good it would look with skinny jeans and your boots. What’s more? It’s on sale. Think of how much money you would be saving. You have to […]
The United States Holocaust Memorial Council got two new council members in August this year, both appointed by President Barack Obama: S. Fitzgerald Haney and Beth Heifetz. President Obama spoke highly of the two, saying, “I am grateful these accomplished individuals have agreed to join this Administration, and I’m confident they will serve ably in […]
Do you care what you look like? Do you take pride in your appearance? There is a man who works on a street corner who believes you should care. More than that…he can read you in about three seconds flat. Don, who goes by only one name, works as a shoeshine man at 6th Ave. […]
Where have all the donors gone? It’s a question well worth examining since so much of the nonprofit world depends on donor support to function. Yet, it seems that many young people are simply opting not to donate. The question we need to ask is why. Recently, the first of four podcast episodes aired. It’s […]
We see people out on the streets every day holding picket signs or marching for a cause. The question is really whether any of this does a bit of good. If not, what’s the point? Nobody wants to yell and scream for no reason. So, can grassroots activism make a difference? The answer, from what […]
Philanthropy comes in many shapes and sizes. It can mean dedicating your time to a worthy cause, donating funds to a charitable foundation, or becoming an activist to help improve the quality of life for others. The latter is perhaps the most difficult to do, and involves a lot of patience, and perseverance. Social change […]
Queens, New York is home to many “kings.” To be more precise, this flourishing borough has many successful business owners who not only conduct lucrative endeavors, but who make a point to give back to their community. These men will be honored at the Kings of Queens Awards Ceremony, an annual event organized by the […]
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most recognizable, successful women in business. While most know her from her television talk show, she runs a successful magazine, O Magazine, and has her finger in many other business ventures such as her film company Harpo. However, she is also very concerned with giving back to the community. […]
New York City is a hotbed for creative, talented minorities who may never make it out of Brooklyn. This is a shame because everyone else could benefit from their immense talent. The problem is that there are not enough resources to supplement ordinary schooling. A Harvard and Stanford study that came out this year emphasized […]