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Complex problem of hunger demands collaborative response, say advocates
By Ken Camp Hunger in America represents a complex problem that defies easy solutions and demands collaborative responses, Bob Aiken, chief executive officer of Feeding America,…
Take Action: Tomorrow Could Mean Life or Death for Moses Akatugba
When he was only 16 years old, Moses Akatugba was arrested and tortured in Nigeria. He reports being beaten by the police, shot in the…
SPLC Court Filing Details Barbaric Conditions at Private Prison in Mississippi
By Jamie Kizzire A prisoner at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility (EMCF) told the counselor that his heart was hurting and that he didn’t have…
Why a Beauty Salon in Guyana is an Excellent Place for Sex Education
If you go to Michelle’s beauty salon in Georgetown, Guyana, you might leave with more than a new hairstyle. Inside the small shop, the walls…
Target, Walmart Get Behind Natural Brands in Major CSR Push
By Sheila Shayon Steadfast retailing rivals Target and Walmart came together earlier this month under one uniting topic: sustainability. The pair co-hosted the Beauty and Personal…
Smokey Says, Get a Permit, Shutterbug
By Gabe Rottman Well, sort of. First Amendment advocates have expressed escalating concern in recent days over a U.S. Forest Service rule requiring permits for…
It’s National Voter Registration Day
By Richard Cohen Today is National Voter Registration Day – the perfect time to register or to help someone you know register. You can start the online process here.…
Support RMHC DC in The Race for a Cause on October 19th
The Acumen Solutions Race for a Cause™ is in it’s 6th year and has become a community and family favorite event! The event brings together high…
Feeding America, Bank of America Team Up to Fight Hunger with 2:1 Match
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ —  Feeding America and Bank of America have announced the kickoff of the highly successful Give A Meal program. The annual giving campaign that has…
RJ Mitte Explains How Having Cerebral Palsy Taught Him To Pity Bullies
By Kira Brekke When RJ Mitte first moved to Los Angeles to begin his acting career at 13, he let his cerebral palsy speak for…
Teaching Tolerance magazine examines school equity
School policies and practices that can stigmatize and harm disadvantaged students – whether in the classroom or the lunchroom – are examined in the new…
African healthcare laid bare by Ebola epidemic
By Savio Carvalho Two years ago, I had the privilege of visiting Freetown and other parts of Sierra Leone where Amnesty International was training maternal…