Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico speaks with Stella Lopresti-Busick, LGBTQ+ Activist and Subject of the Film, "Ben in Bloom," about the importance of LGBTQ+ stories in film, the stigma surrounding youth identity and expression, and building safe spaces in unlikely places.
Steve Adubato is joined by three dedicated advocates working on the front lines to support immigration reform. Panelists Include: Katherine Sastre, Executive Director, First Friends of NJ & NY Gabily Gonzalez, Founder, Cerrando La Brecha Lori Nessel, Professor of Law and Director at Immigrants’ Rights and International Human Rights Law Clinic, Seton Hall University School of Law
Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico sits down with Gholdy Muhammad, PhD, author of "Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy," and Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois Chicago, to examine her unique approach to education, which focuses on cultivating “Genius, Justice, and Joy” in all children.
On location at the NJEA Convention, Steve Adubato speaks with artist and activist Robert Shetterly, creator of the "Americans Who Tell the Truth" portrait series. They discuss his inspiration for painting over 200 portraits of influential American figures who have championed peace and racial equality.
On location at the NJEA Convention, Steve Adubato speaks with Vanessa Lillie, author of Blood Sisters, about the critical issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, environmental justice in her Oklahoma community, and the importance of sharing authentic Indigenous stories.
Mark and Katie Cartier, Co-Founders of No Limits Cafe, join One-on-One Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico to discuss their inclusive lunch cafe and food truck, which provide employment and training opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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
Adara Goldberg, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Holocaust Resource Center and Human Rights Institute at Kean University, joins One-on-One Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico for an important discussion about preserving Holocaust survivors' stories and sharing resources to combat prejudice and antisemitism.
Steve Adubato is joined by Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, Founder & Executive Director of Nassan’s Place and 2024 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award Honoree, to examine the needs of children with autism and the future goals of her organization.
Douglas Eagles, Chief Executive Officer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County, speaks with Steve Adubato about the unique challenges of serving marginalized communities in Monmouth County.
