Posted by February is Black History Month. Captain Barrington Irving is part of that history. In fact, he’s living history and giving back. Captain Irving made history as the first Black pilot and youngest pilot to fly solo around the world. Now he’s inspiring students and giving back through STEM programs. These programs help bring science and…Read more »
Posted by Spring Training starts in Arizona today, and the Cubs will be playing. Denise Vasquez and Cathy Weadley plan on being at many games this year. Their love for the Cubs brought them together as fans and friends. Their love for the Cubs brought them together in life too. Denise was living with kidney failure and…Read more »
Posted by Last week’s Super Bowl didn’t turn out the way Chiefs fans hoped, but one fan is already looking forward to next year. Sports have the wonderful ability to bring people together from diverse backgrounds. Robert Galicia found this out first hand. Galicia moved to Kansas City from Mexico City in 1984 at the age of six. …Read more »
Posted by Lauren and Nelson Saravia and their 4-year-old daughter, Izzy, lived in a cozy home in Altadena, California. That is, before the devastating wildfires in early January. They evacuated as the fire approached and, days later, received the heartbreaking news that their house didn’t survive the flames. The Saravia family also own a food truck. Lauren received a phone…Read more »
Posted by The Grammy Awards were handed out earlier this month. Although Kabin Crew wasn’t there, they were considered for nomination. In a time when the Irish cultural landscape seems increasingly divided, a group of spirited young musicians—Kabin Crew—is proving that the power of joyful noise can still prevail. These energetic kids from Ireland made waves by…Read more »
Posted by High school science teacher Clay Morton is trying to save brilliance from fading in Fayetteville, Arkansas one month at a time. When he learned his brilliant former college geology professor, Walt Manger, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Clay started meeting with Walt monthly for a time that brings mutual joy. They go over Walt’s geology slides to remind…Read more »
Posted by Ever wonder if there’s an expiration date on fun, friendship, or making music? There isn’t! In today’s Story of Joy, meet a 98-year-old charmer who’s proving that real connections have no age limit—especially when piano keys are involved. In this heartwarming tale, neighbors gather month after month, all thanks to one man’s timeless passion for…Read more »
Posted by Malcolm Mitchell played football with the Georgia Bulldogs and the New England Patriots. He’s a Super Bowl Champion, but his time on the football field isn’t what gives him self-confidence. His self-confidence comes from reading because as he says, “I had to work to read.” Today’s Story of Joy tells us how a challenge and…Read more »
Posted by You’ve heard of Shakespeare in the Park, but have you heard of Shakespeare at Sing Sing? Sing Sing is a maximum-security prison in Ossining, New York. It’s also the original site of an amazing program called Rehabilitation Through the Arts. The story of the program’s creation is the subject of the film, Sing Sing. The…Read more »
Posted by Frances Shaw is a high school chemistry teacher at Northside High School in Lafayette, Louisiana. She’s been teaching for more than fifty years. She retired a few years ago, but the teacher shortage brought her back to the classroom . . . at eighty years old! We all have a teacher or two we remember…Read more »
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