One-on-One Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico speaks with Dr. Cierra Kaler-Jones, Executive Director of Rethinking Schools, about the importance of art education and the organization's initiative to provide teachers with resources that promote inclusive, justice-centered history.
Steve Adubato goes on-location to the NJEA Convention to speak with Melissa Ziobro, Curator of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University, about their tribute to Bruce Springsteen and how the exhibit aims to teach American history through music.
Steve Adubato is joined by Maria Spina, Manager of PSEG Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility, and Jeanette Betancourt, Ed.D., Senior Vice President of U.S. Social Impact at Sesame Street Workshop, to discuss Little Neighbors, an initiative aimed at fostering children’s understanding of community values, such as compassion, safety, and care for the environment.
One-on-One Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico sits down with Kristy Whilden, 2024 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Honoree, and her daughter Hailey Whilden, Founder and Co-founder, of Hands Up Silent Theatre, to discuss their inclusive approach to theater for the Deaf and hard of hearing.
Steve Adubato sits down with Frank Siller, CEO of Tunnel to Towers, to discuss how the organization works to support the families of fallen first responders and veterans by providing resources, such as mortgage-free homes.
Ray Zardetto, Editor and Writer of ROI-NJ’s Military Matters, joins Steve Adubato to discuss the impact of New Jersey’s military bases on the state's economy and the challenges facing the military community, including food insecurity and mental health.
One-on-One Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico is joined by Pooja Desai, also known as "Tia Bua", children’s book author and storyteller, to discuss her journey to authorship and the significance of teaching mindfulness to children.
As part of our Special Series "Making A Difference," Steve Adubato is joined by three change-makers to discuss the barriers Black-led organizations face in reaching the communities they serve. Panelists Include: Kareemah Harris-Baker, Nominator and Donor, SparkNJ A'Dorian Murray-Thomas, Founder of SHE Wins and 2018 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Awardee Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, Founder & President of Nassan’s Place and 2024 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Awardee
As part of our "Making A Difference" Special Series, Steve Adubato sits down with Phyllis DiNardi, founder of We Are Loved and 2024 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award Honoree, to discuss how her non-profit supports and empowers both foster children and parents as they navigate the challenging foster care system.
Steve Adubato is joined by Bernie Flynn, CEO of Mercer Street Friends, to examine the rise of food insecurity and how our schools can remove barriers to education.
