Nation Dec 25 A Brief But Spectacular take on putting the pieces back together At the beginning of this year, the community of Altadena was one of several devastated by wildfires in California. Gina Clayton-Johnson, the founder of Essie Justice Group, lost her home and some irreplaceable family treasures. She shares her Brief But…
Nation Dec 16 A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of trees and creating a cooler future Kayla Stuart is a Tennessee-based urban forester who leads the organization Tree CPR to create healthier. stronger communities as climate change escalates. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on the power of trees.
Education Dec 11 A principal's Brief But Spectacular take on bringing hospitality to education Joseph Martinez is the longtime school principal of Carpenter Community Charter in Los Angeles. Families know him as the principal who literally picks up trash in the morning and dresses up for school plays, but also as the steady hand…
Nation Dec 03 A Brief But Spectacular take on connecting through reading At the Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles, a new children’s library inside the visitors’ center is giving kids a place to read and learn during the often long waits to see their loved ones. Tonight, a grandmother and…
Nation Dec 01 A Brief But Spectacular take on leadership and community through farming In this season of gathering around the table, we hear from self-proclaimed proud “AG youth” Anixia Davila from Salinas Valley, California, known as the “salad bowl of the world." Davila shares her Brief But Spectacular take on what she’s learned…
Arts Nov 18 A Brief But Spectacular take on finding a place where you belong Sometimes, the right learning environment can change everything. For Courtney Irwin, that place was a youth development center in Salinas, California. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on how cooking and community helped her find her way.
Arts Nov 14 David Kelley's Brief But Spectacular take on creativity and design For decades, David Kelley has helped people unlock their creativity. A pioneer of design, he founded the Stanford d.school as a place for creative, cross-disciplinary problem solving. He reflects on the journey that shaped his belief that everyone has the…
Nation Oct 28 A Brief But Spectacular take on preventing homelessness Dana Vanderford and Fred Theus work together in Los Angeles County’s homelessness prevention unit. It uses AI-driven data to identify people at risk of losing their homes and offers support that can help prevent homelessness. They share their Brief But…
Nation Sep 11 A Brief But Spectacular take on embracing disability pride Tiffany Yu is the founder of Diversability and author of "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto." After a childhood accident left her with a permanent disability, Yu dedicated her life to creating communities where people with disabilities of every kind can be seen,…