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COVID-19 and Hispanic Essential Workers

COVID-19 and Hispanic Essential Workers - 5:14

Hispanic Americans, who represent a significant portion of the nation’s essential workers, have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amy L. Hinojosa, President and CEO of MANA, a National Latina Organization, shares how the Hispanic community can come overcome challenges associated with life on the front lines of a pandemic.

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Bringing Police and Students Together

Bringing Police and Students Together - 6:52

Ongoing protest movements are drawing increased attention to police-community relationships.

JW Cortés, actor and President of The Detective Rafael Ramos Foundation, reflects on his personal background, and outlines how trust can be built in communities across the country.

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Sustaining Latina Entrepreneurs in COVID-19

Sustaining Latina Entrepreneurs in COVID-19 - 7:35

Hispanic-owned businesses have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Monika Mantilla, Board Member of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, shares how Latina entrepreneurs can survive and thrive in the pandemic.

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Maximizing Mentorship During COVID-19

Maximizing Mentorship During COVID-19 - 6:43

In the era of social distancing, mentoring relationships are ever more important for America’s youth.

Pam Iorio, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, shares how her organization’s network of mentors continues to maintain strong bonds with mentees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 Community-Driven Support

COVID-19 Community-Driven Support - 8:11

As the U.S. works to curb the spread of COVID-19, stay-at-home orders and business closures have impacted employment in all 50 states.

Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, discusses community-driven initiatives that guide unemployed Americans on a pathway toward financial security.

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COVID-19 Impact on Indian Country

COVID-19 Impact on Indian Country - 8:23

Native communities in the U.S. have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with higher rates of infection and death.

Dallin Maybee, Assistant Director of Development for the Native American Rights Fund, discusses why some tribal communities are at higher risk compared to the general population and outlines mitigation efforts to limit the spread of the virus.

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LGBTQ+ Equality and the Struggle for Racial Justice

LGBTQ+ Equality and the Struggle for Racial Justice - 8:44

The nationwide movement for LGBTQ+ equality has achieved significant advancements in equal protections and benefits.

Nadine Smith, Co-founder and Executive Director of Equality Florida, reflects on the parallels between the LGBTQ+ rights movement and ongoing campaigns for racial justice.

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COVID-19 Impact on the Disability Community

COVID-19 Impact on the Disability Community - 6:19

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges in all corners of the world. For some communities, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, these challenges have created significant gaps in access to critical services.

Peter Berns, CEO of The Arc, provides an update on the status of home and community-based services; services he says are critical to the health and safety of people with disabilities.

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COVID-19 and Hispanic Essential Workers

COVID-19 and Hispanic Essential Workers - 5:14

Hispanic Americans, who represent a significant portion of the nation’s essential workers, have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amy L. Hinojosa, President and CEO of MANA, a National Latina Organization, shares how the Hispanic community can come overcome challenges associated with life on the front lines of a pandemic.

The Path To Returning To The Classroom

The Path To Returning To The Classroom - 2:40

As COVID-19 continues to affect the way many Americans live, schools across the country are adapting with virtual learning courses. Miami-Dade County Public Schools is one of those districts, as it partners with The Miami Heat and other organizations to provide supplies, resources, laptops, and online connectivity to many low-income families. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho talks about this undertaking, as well as his vision for getting students back into real classrooms again.

Equality, Identity & Hope: Race in America

Equality, Identity & Hope: Race in America - 44:32

Comcast Newsmakers and Voices of the Civil Rights Movement present the special panel discussion “Equality, Identity & Hope: Race in America.” ModeratorTetiana Anderson and a panel of historians, activists and educators uncover America’s often untold history of racial injustice, the complex relationship between equity and identity, and the status of modern protest movements.

Panelists include activist and educator Zellie Imani; Professor Robby Luckett, Director of the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University; and Kenneth B. Morris Jr., descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, and President of Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.

Going Virtual at The Arc of Carroll County

Going Virtual at The Arc of Carroll County - 3:46

O’Ryan Case, Director of Development for The Arc of Carroll County joins Elena Russo to explain how they have adapted to their new normal and moved their day program to a virtual environment and how the pandemic has impacted the families they serve.

Easterseals DC MD VA

Easterseals DC MD VA - 6:41

Easterseals DC MD VA reaches tens of thousands of children and adults throughout the region. Their Vice President of Development Darnell Burtin sits down with Elena Russo to discuss the variety of services they offer from childhood development to veteran services.

Getting Back to Business with the DC Chamber of Commerce

Getting Back to Business with the DC Chamber of Commerce - 5:50

Elena Russo talks with Angela Franco, the interim President of the DC Chamber of Commerce, about how they are supporting its membership through the pandemic and what members can expect from the Chamber in this new environment.

Comcast & Housing Authority Connect

Comcast & Housing Authority Connect - 5:10

The Housing Authority of Cook County & Comcast announced a partnership to provide in-home, high-speed Internet service to Housing Authority residents with school-age children through the Internet Essentials Partnership Program for remote learning.

Keeping Kids Active During The Pandemic

Keeping Kids Active During The Pandemic - 6:46

Beth Devine, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative, describes creative ways of delivering sports-based youth development programs to over 50,000 youth in the City of Philadelphia during the COVID crisis. Recorded August 11, 2020.

Making Philadelphia A Sustainable City

Making Philadelphia A Sustainable City - 8:04

Christine Knapp, Director for the Office of Sustainability with the City of Philadelphia, talks about ways COVID-19 can provide insight into long-term strategies for sustainability. Recorded August 11, 2020.

Moving To Virtual Mentoring In Chester County

Moving To Virtual Mentoring In Chester County - 6:15

Maria McDonald, Executive Director of Chester County Futures, talks about students' needs for technology and virtual one-to-one mentors. Recorded August 11, 2020.

Adapting Special Needs Services For The COVID Crisis

Adapting Special Needs Services For The COVID Crisis - 5:36

Brett Wells, Director of Development for Indian Creek Foundation, talks about adaptations to behavioral health programs and services brought about as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Recorded August 11, 2020.

Getting Veterans Back To Work

Getting Veterans Back To Work - 6:13

David Mosley, Founder and CEO of the Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans, talks about a continuation of services during the pandemic. Also discussed is a new $450k grant focused exclusively on employment for homeless veterans. Recorded August 11, 2020

PML Offers Support During Pandemic, Advocates Reform to Act 111, Fireworks Laws

PML Offers Support During Pandemic, Advocates Reform to Act 111, Fireworks Laws - 7:32

The Pennsylvania Municipal League is working to change public safety binding arbitration and fireworks laws, along with offering support for Commonwealth cities and towns affected by the pandemic. Guest is Rick Schuettler, PML Executive Director. Sheila Hyland hosts. pml.org

LGBT Ages 14-29 Get Support and Services in Harrisburg

LGBT Ages 14-29 Get Support and Services in Harrisburg - 5:59

Guest Amanda Carter, Director of Youth Programs, for Central Pennsylvania LGBT Center & GLO Harrisburg, tells host Sheila Hyland about support programs offered to LGBT of color, ages 14-29, transgender women and men who have sex with other men of color. Challenges they face and their greatest need, housing, is also discussed. centralpalgbtcenter.org

Planning Commission Expands Infrastructure Work During Pandemic

Planning Commission Expands Infrastructure Work During Pandemic - 6:55

In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission is living up to its commitment of working in the forefront of infrastructure planning. BHJ MPC Executive Director Michael Paprocki tells host Sheila Hyland that they are working on broadband infrastructure for education, work at home and businesses, alternative transportation for rural residents in the Weirton-Steubenville area, and technical assistance for business recovery. bhjmpc.org

Community Support Via Sports & Education

Community Support Via Sports & Education - 4:33

Sports and education. It’s the winning combination one local nonprofit has been practicing with underprivileged kids for years, but COVID-19 is forcing it to re-strategize. Shawn Williams, Executive Director of Coastal Outreach Soccer, talks about how they’re still supporting the community during these trying times.

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