How Jewish and Arab Israelis Seek Pieces of Peace During War

The eyes of the world are trained on Israel and Gaza like no time in recent memory. The horror of October 7th ignited a firestorm that will reverberate for generations to come. Yet, in the midst of unfathomable pain borne by families on both sides of the Israel Hamas War, there is an ongoing search…

How to Belong, Not Just Fit In

How to Belong, Not Just Fit In It’s been inspiring to see our friends in the LGBTQ+ community celebrate and be celebrated during Pride Month. Though, I must say I long for the day when we don’t need a specific month to acknowledge the humanity of those who are marginalized. No matter who we love,…

How Humor Leads to Hope for Humanity

How Humor Leads to Hope for Humanity I can hear my dad saying it now: “I have to laugh to keep from crying.” As a little girl, I didn’t quite get it. But now I do. And it’s safe to say, these days, that’s how most of us feel. Up is down. Fake is real….

How GenZ Leaders are Strengthening our Democracy

“We cannot coexist if we cannot talk to each other — it’s that simple.” And that complicated. Yet the leaders of BridgeUSA are determined to meet the challenge. This 7 year-old non-profit is “building a student movement to bring the country together”, led by a dynamic CEO and return guest to Our Voices Matter, Manu…

How Art, Activism & the Power of Listening Create Change

How Art, Activism & the Power of Listening Create Change Talking with Jordan Seaberry is like wrapping up in a warm blanket on a frigid, winter night. You still feel the cold, but the softness enveloping you takes the edge off. Our chaotic world churns constantly, spewing more mayhem, but somehow, we still have hope….