How do we engage students in a virtual classroom? We are embodied people, and face-to-face interaction with other humans is vital to our flourishing. How can students interact if their class doesn’t meet in person? There are ways to enhance the social emotional experience for students, teachers and parents in …
Women Empowering Women
How can we support women in our community and create prosperity for all? When we celebrate all women’s victories, stories and accomplishments, society as a whole prospers. Former First Lady of South Carolina Rachel Hodges and Chef Erin Nobles are pioneers in the field of women’s empowerment. Rachel helped found The City of Women …
Power of Spoken Word and Art
How can word-based performance art influence public discourse? Words have weight! Spoken word poetry is Not Just Words. Its messages have power to communicate across barriers and promote healing. When creating art, perfection is not required. Spoken word art provides a way to release a multi-faceted language and a way …
The Rise of Antisemitism
What are the stories that fuel racial or religious hatred? This year marks the 75th anniversary of The Auschwitz Liberation Commemoration. During the Holocaust, six million Jews died under a philosophy of hate and division. All in the past, you say? Maybe not! Last year, the Anti Defamation League identified …
Social Impact of Words, Art and Games
How do images, words and play connect us as a community? The pandemic has proven how much we need each other. Not just virtually, but in real life, too. As a global community, we need human connection through authentic and immersive interaction. How can we sustain this in our culture? Activities, …