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by Greg Cunningham Why only April? Most people are aware that February is Black History month and March is Women’s History month. The focus on these monthly topics is well-known and well-deserved. It may be worth noting that only August and December do not have distinctions of focus, while many
‘She challenged us to think critically and find solutions.’ by Greg Cunningham There was no place to hide in Professor Rita Smith’s class. No matter where I sat, no matter how much I dodged eye contact, she would find me. And not just me– she would find us all. She
Rejecting society’s norm, Rita Smith became a nationally recognized and celebrated Educator with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham This month’s podcast features Professor Rita Smith, a lifelong educator and the 1985 recipient of Time Magazine’s Teacher of the Year Award. Professor Smith’s career as an educator spans 44 years,
with Gary Kaplan, narrated by Greg Cunningham Missing voices in the classroom… Does not make good sense In this month’s podcast, Executive Director Gary Kaplan continues our conversation with Hubie Jones. A recent recipient of the Norman B. Leventhal City Builder Award from the organization A Better City, Hubie continues to
By Greg Cunningham “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” -Martin Luther King, Jr. Today is an appropriate time to reflect on one of Thomas Jefferson’s many memorable maxims: “We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority
with Gary Kaplan, narrated by Greg Cunningham A leader in the formation of countless community organizations This month, JFYNetWorks continues our conversation with Hubie Jones. Hubie has not only witnessed Boston history for 67 years– he has also shaped and defined the civic and social landscape. He has been a
By Greg Cunningham How school can be a sanctuary It won a Pulitzer Prize in 2020 and two Tony awards this year. It’s winning over Broadway audiences every night. A Strange Loop is Michael R. Jackson’s semi-autobiographical story about Usher, a Black gay male playwright who works as an usher
JFY Staff Share Theirs Autumn in New York by Joan Reissman It’s been a long time since I had a first day of school, but memories have a long shelf life. I’ve always been a clothes horse and always loved shopping. Getting new outfits was something I looked forward to
With Hubie Jones, Otis Gates, and Mossik Hacobian Boston History, a focus on education, civil rights, and social services
by Greg Cunningham The many messages of the Baseball Hall of Fame Last week, I ventured with a group of friends to Cooperstown, NY, on our first-ever pilgrimage to the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to see David Ortiz join the 1% of baseball players enshrined in the Hall.
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