E-mail a friendMay 26, 2005
"Road to Health" guest, attorney Miriam Krinsky, discusses foster care in the U.S. Rapper-actor Nelly describes balancing chart-topping music-making and acting.
Miriam Krinsky
Miriam Krinsky
Miriam Krinsky on foster care
Attorney Miriam Krinsky heads the Children's Law Center of Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization that provides counsel for children in the foster care system. When she was a prosecutor, Krinsky was influenced by a pattern of young people being taken into federal custody because the foster system failed to address smaller problems. She previously served as president of the L.A. City Ethics Commission and the County Bar Association. Krinsky has lectured nationwide on criminal law and child welfare.
Nelly
Nelly
Miriam Krinsky on foster care
Tavis talks to Nelly.
Nelly first hit the music scene with the multi-platinum 'Country Grammar.' A rapper since high school, the St. Louis native wanted to play pro baseball. Instead, he's become a brand. He's part owner of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats and has a clothing line. His latest release, 'Sweat' & 'Suit,' is a double-CD that includes a duet with country music star Tim McGraw. He's also on the big screen in The Longest Yard. With his big sister - before she lost her battle with leukemia - he started Jes Us 4 Jackie, a donor awareness campaign.