Having spent the better part of the past forty years making films about inter-generational poverty, child welfare, and health disparities, I’ve often wondered why some children are severely damaged by early adversity while others are able to thrive. Ernest Hemingway…
BROKEN PLACES interweaves poignant longitudinal narratives with commentary from a few nationally renowned experts in the fields of neurobiology and child development. These experts weigh in on the far-reaching impact of childhood adversity as well as the key relationships and…
About Broken Places explores why some children are severely damaged by early adversity while others are able to thrive. By revisiting childhood trauma victims we profiled decades ago, we learn how their experiences shaped their lives as adults. Broken Places…
Twiggy Pucci Garçon, a choreographer for the FX show "Pose" and leader at True Colors United, explains the struggles of homeless LGBTQ+ youth to find home.
Al Sandimirova identifies as genderqueer dyke. They're also the founder of Automic Gold, a jewelry brand that's designed for all genders and sizes.
About seven percent of the total youth population in the United States identifies as LGBTQ+, yet they make up a staggering 40 percent of the total US homeless youth population, aged 13-24.
As chairman of the Special Olympics and a former educator, Tim Shriver is familiar with the multiple challenges students have to face today. He shares his thoughts on how we can help children to achieve the American Dream.
Name every person, every place, and every organization that helped you throughout your life. That would only scratch the surface of your Dream Team.
For some, college is a given. For Enoch Jemmott, it almost wasn't an option. Coming from a low-income family and under-resourced high school, Enoch -- along with many of his peers -- had to navigate the college application and financial…
Editors Note: This piece is from WYPR. By Sheilah Kast & Melissa Gerr When it comes to daily headlines, the black middle class is nearly invisible. The news tends to focus on dysfunction in poor black neighborhoods, confrontations with police,…