Archive for the ‘Interviews’ Category
Transformation Nation
I recently had the chance to talk to Cyrus Nusum and Monica Boddie about Transformation Nation and the Inaugural “Glow Up” Bike ride to support children who are victims of trauma. More information is at http://www.MyTNation.org
Prints from Genesis to a Haitian hero to Hiroshima by Jacob Lawrence
An exhibition of 31 graphic works, created by the African American artist Jacob Lawrence between 1971 and 1997, is being presented by the Mitchell Gallery of St. John’s College, Annapolis. I spoke with the gallery’s Art Educator, Lucinda Edinberg.
St. Louis Concert Series
I recently had the opportunity to talk to Coleen Eberhardt, the new Artistic Director of the St. Louis concert Series. More information is available at http://stlconcertseries.org
JHU’s Odyssey program marks two important anniversaries
The Odyssey program for lifelong learning at Johns Hopkins University, which is online for the foreseeable future, is commemorating Beethoven and Women’s Suffrage during their Fall 2020 semester. Here is Odyssey’s Director, Douglas Blackstone.
8-8-20 Music in Maryland: Remembering Leon Fleisher.
Leon Fleisher passed last Sunday at the age of 92. He will be sorely missed in so many ways…as a teacher, pianist and conductor. In so many ways Leon Fleisher was Music in Maryland. Here is a link to a short remembrance and an interview from 2 years ago. Remembering Leon Fleisher 6:00 PM […]
Working to close the justice gap
Over 80% of all people who need civil legal help in Maryland cannot afford it. The Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center, in partnership with the Maryland State Bar Association, works to close that justice gap. I spoke with attorneys, Cate Scenna and John Warshawsky. Information for families about how to request services can be found here.
In Housing, Fairness Is Key
Housing presents many concerns for Maryland residents – safety, affordability, and numerous other factors . Recently, I spoke with Carol Ott, Tenant Advocacy Director of the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition’s Fair Housing Action Center of Maryland about ongoing issues that her agency deals with and new dilemmas that the COVID-19 pandemic has created.
Wes Moore and the fight against poverty
Baltimore born Wes Moore—a graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Rhodes scholar, decorated US Army combat veteran, and New York Times best-selling author—is the CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, a poverty-fighting nonprofit organization. I spoke with Wes by phone.
Helping Older Adults in Maryland Not Just Survive, But SOAR
The Securing Older Adult Resources Program (SOAR) is a divison of the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition that works to improve the financial well-being of older adults through research, community outreach programs, and direct service benefits, including financial coaching and counseling. Recently, I spoke with Francine Hyman, a Financial Counselor at SOAR, about the agency’s work […]
The Pratt’s innovative solutions to provide service to the community
It has been inspiring to see how organizations have evolved and adjusted to continue to be responsive to their clients during the COVID-19 response, and the Enoch Pratt Free Library has been a stellar example. I spoke by phone with the President and CEO, Heidi Daniel.
