by Joan Reissman Hispanic American Heritage Month If asked to identify a famous Hispanic American, almost everybody can name JLo. But many other Hispanic Americans have made contributions in many fields. September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Although many Latinx people have had long and winding roads
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
By Patti Parisella After months of hard work, the coding is all done! JFYNetWorks is thrilled to announce a redesigned version of our website, www.jfynet.org, launched Today. Our goal was to redesign the website to better present our program offerings and provide visitors with streamlined access to our college and
With Hubie Jones, Otis Gates, and Mossik Hacobian Boston History, a focus on education, civil rights, and social services
by Eileen Wedegartner A reading assignment to remember all winter long After taking his sweet time choosing a summer reading book, my son finally decided to crack open The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It is from the list provided by the school of books students could choose this summer. Both my
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.
Students at Needham High School, Dr. John Brown, Michael Horn, Isa Zimmerman, and Ed Lambert Narrated by Greg Cunningham JULY 2022 PODCAST – This month’s podcast features highlights from our podcasts during the past year, focusing on educational topics. Today you’ll hear excerpts from our conversations with Bayley, Jason, and Jack
By Gary Kaplan Memorial Day is a legacy of the Civil War. Originally called Decoration Day, its precise origins are somewhat cloudy. The generally accepted inaugural celebration took place casually on June 3, 1861, when a group of ladies decorated the graves of confederate soldiers at a cemetery in Warrenton,
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