David Gilkey was an NPR journalist who took photos of war, famine, and disease to spread awareness of human conditions around the world. Because of the footage and pictures that Gilkey published, the world became a more connected place. His photos and videos allowed people to witness and feel the despair, sorrow, and also hope […]
Carl Jones, the Man Who Saved Nine Species from Extinction
Photo Credit: Vikash Tatayah, Durrel Wildlife Conservation Trust Carl Jones is credited with saving not only several species on the brink of extinction, but for also saving entire ecosystems. This achievement has awarded him with an Indianapolis Prize along with $250,000. Jones started his career in conservationalism on the Island of Mauritius, an island off the […]
Ralph Nader, Leading the Fight for Automotive Safety
Safety is always a factor when buying a car. Features like airbags, safety belts, crumple zones, and shatterproof windshields are designed to protect the driver and passengers, but have you ever wondered how these features came to be in your car? It might surprise you that at one point most safety features of cars were […]
13 Officers that Went Beyond the Call of Duty
President Obama awarded Public Safety Medals of Valor to 13 law enforcement officers on Monday, May 16th. The officers were recognized for their acts of bravery that helped save the lives of many. “To a person, each of these honorees acted without regard to their own safety,” said Obama during the ceremony. We would […]
California Lawyer Flies Dogs to Safety With Wings of Rescue
Pounds and pet shelters across the country are over-crowded. They’re packed with animals who have done nothing wrong, but face the end of their lives if they’re not adopted. It’s a tragedy, but what options are there for people who want to help? Michael Louis Kelly, a senior partner at the California law firm of […]
Dynamic Dozen: 12 Historical Women You Should Know
Dating back as far as the 1800s, these 12 women helped shape U.S. history with their advocacy, talent, courage, and fearlessness. They may not be familiar names like Amelia Earhart or Rosa Parks, but without their significant contributions to women’s rights, the impact of those names that have been etched into the history books made […]
Wheelchair Breaks During Marathon, Brothers Don’t
Anyone who’s completed the Iron Man knows just how brutal the triathlon is. Facing the New York City Marathon after completing the Iron Man would be a challenge but probably easier to manage. At least that’s what Kyle and Brent thought. Kyle and Brent Pease aren’t your regular racing enthusiasts. They are brothers who have […]
Teacher Helps Families Create Songs from the Heart
When Brian Schreck attended New York University for his masters in music therapy, he learned about the soothing qualities that the rhythm of the heartbeat has. But the musical therapist came to see and experience the healing power of the heartbeat when he begun incorporating it in his own music. A symbol of love The […]
8 Year Old Shows Triathlon, World How to Be More
When 8-year-old Bailey Mathews came across the line the Castle Howard Triathlon in July 2015, there were cameras to capture the event. The video went viral within a short time. What was so special about the idea of an 8-year-old boy finishing a triathlon? Bailey Mathews isn’t your regular 8-year-old. He loves being active like […]
How One Chicago Nonprofit Created 212 Fathers
Anyone viewing Sheldon Smith’s history would imagine that he would end up another statistic. Like nearly half of all African-American children in the US, he grew up without a father figure that he could rely on. His father was in and out of jail and his life. Like other kids in this situation, he fell […]
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