World Jul 02 A Brief But Spectacular take on dreaming of home Priyanka Mattoo is an L.A.-based writer and filmmaker whose new memoir, "Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones," chronicles her peripatetic search for home, from Kashmir to England to Saudi Arabia to Michigan to Rome and, finally, to Los Angeles. She gives…
Arts May 14 A Brief But Spectacular take on creating cultures of growth Mary C. Murphy is a social psychologist and professor specializing in improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in educational and organizational settings. Her new book, "Cultures of Growth," explores the traits of individual and team success. Mary shares her Brief But…
Nation Mar 09 A Brief But Spectacular take on caring for survivors of domestic violence Lul Mohamud is the executive director of The Person Center, a nonprofit organization that supports survivors of domestic violence. The daughter of Somali immigrants, Mohamud focuses her work on helping those from the African immigrant and refugee community in the…
Education Jan 22 A Brief But Spectacular take on Dreamers pursuing higher education Karen Vallejos is the executive director of the Dream Project, dedicated to supporting students whose immigration status may pose challenges to their academic aspirations. As a former undocumented student herself, Vallejos saw the barriers in place that prevent immigrant students…
Arts Dec 28 A Brief But Spectacular take on how music empowers communities Andrés González is a conductor, musician, and advocate for youth music education. He was trained from a young age through El Sistema, a renowned music program in Venezuela, before moving to the United States. He is a mentor at Play…
Nation Nov 10 A Brief But Spectacular take on how to rebuild local news Steven Waldman is the founder and president of Rebuild Local News, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to counter the collapse of local news and strengthen local democracy. He is also the co-founder of Report for America, a national service program that…
Arts Sep 30 A Brief But Spectacular take on poetry as ritual Mahogany Browne is a poet, writer, organizer and educator. Recently, she became the first-ever poet-in-residence at the Lincoln Center in New York City. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on poetry as ritual.
Education Jun 22 A Brief But Spectacular take on debate and democracy The New York City Urban Debate League is the largest in the nation. Over the past ten years, it has helped over 100 New York City schools get access to debate training for students. Francis and Erick are two middle…
Arts May 06 Photographer Nan Goldin’s Brief But Spectacular take on survival Nan Goldin is a renowned photographer and activist whose work has documented LGBTQ+ subcultures, the AIDS crisis and the opioid epidemic. Recently, Goldin and her work were the subject of the documentary “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed.” She shares…
Nation Feb 27 A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of a name Elliot Wade is a trans advocate who co-founded the Louisiana Trans Name Change Fund. He was born and raised in Cecilia, Louisiana, where he didn’t have much access to conversations about identity. Now he's looking to change that for others.