Cher might not be able to turn back time but she can certainly give her blessing on a musical that will tell the story of her life, career, and how she became one of America's most treasured stars. We meet some of the stars and creatives to see what it took to put this one-of-kind show together.
In June 2008, Reps. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Barney Frank, D-Mass., established the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. That same year, Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., was elected to Congress, becoming the first openly gay male elected as a freshman congressman.
Rep. Polis, co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus joins Paul Lisnek to reflect on what sparked his run for office a decade ago, and the work of the Caucus today.
GoCivic is a program which increases the capability of finding and connecting with non-profits. Discussed is how technology can be used as a tool for change.
Technology has changed our lives in so many ways. Assistive technology allows those who can't see, talk or use their hands to be independent in using a computer.
GoCivic is a program which increases the capability of finding and connecting with non-profits. Discussed is how technology can be used as a tool for change.
Nuestro Futuro was established in 2005 by a group of Latino civic leaders in Chicago who saw a need for more philanthropic resources geared toward our communities. Nuestro Futuro has grown to be the largest fund of its kind in the country with $5 million
Corazon Community Services was formed in 2003 out of a vision for the community of Cicero where the needs of the children, youth and families would be met by a comprehensive set of programs offered in the settlement house style using a bilingual/bi cultural approach. Corazon Community Services mission is to improve the quality of life for children, youth and families through holistic social services offered in a culturally sensitive environment. Corazon Community Services offers programs and services in three core areas: Education/Leadership, Health, and Safety/Violence prevention.
"Founder/President of Greenwood Project, Mr. Bevon Joseph, discusses his organization's mission to introduce minority youth to the financial industry. In less than 2 years, Greenwood Project has introduced approximately 150 academically talented students from under resourced communities in Chicago to the financial industry, via paid summer internships, lunch and learn sessions, and a Women of Wall Street speaking series.
Mr. Joseph's ultimate goal is to build a true diversity pipeline for minority students to enter the financial industry. From his own personal experience over 19 years in the financial industry, Mr. Joseph realized that sometimes you need someone on the inside to open the door for you. Greenwood Project scholars are already being considered for jobs in the industry. This means that the Greenwood model works.
Greenwood Project has partnered with 20 financial firms (which includes all the major NY and Chicago exchanges), and 3 technology firms so far. In their second summer, they've tripled the number of students in paid summer internships from 5 to 15, and they are positioned to place 30 next summer.
Talent isn't the problem, a lack of opportunity and exposure is. If we invest the time to expose our youth to what's possible, they will succeed. They simply can't be what they can't see."
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