If you’ve tried helping a child with homework lately, you may have run into the same trouble Natasha Sanchez faced. When her daughter Skylyn was in the fifth grade, Skylyn was given assignments on math […]
Helping students adjust to a new normal brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic is not easy — especially when normalcy is not something these children are accustomed to. At Positive Tomorrows, an elementary school for […]
By age 32, Tamika Stembridge had conquered most of her career goals. She had earned a law degree and an MBA, handled production and sourcing at a fashion house, worked in supply chain and human […]
“Where do we go from here? How do we maneuver through these turbulent times?” That was the question from Bishop Omar Jahwar, CEO and founder of Urban Specialists, to a diverse group of religious leaders, […]
An entrepreneur, TV host, and former NFL linebacker, Dhani Jones hasn’t followed a standard career path. For him, each move has been more surprising, and successful, than the last — and there’s a pattern. Dhani’s […]
Anticipating the economic fallout for families as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Stand Together partnered with the Family Independence Initiative (FII) to launch the #GiveTogetherNow campaign. #GiveTogetherNow has mobilized hundreds of nonprofits and thousands […]
For millions of American families, the COV1D-19 pandemic has dealt a staggering blow. So many are out of work, facing piles of bills and medical expenses, increased financial responsibilities, and so much more. Stand Together […]
Can you build empathy in a virtual world? Empathy is perhaps the most elusive human emotion. Feeling and experiencing the feelings of others requires a stronger connection than can be achieved through a computer screen. […]
With more than 55 million students forced to stay at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many children are facing serious learning losses this year from a lack of educational access. To help minimize those […]
“The idea of America needs to be embraced to its fullest potential.” That was the message delivered by Bishop Omar Jahwar, CEO and founder of Urban Specialists and host of “Heal America: A Course Correction […]
When the residents of Wayne, West Virginia hit hard times in 2010 after the collapse of the coal industry, an already struggling community reeled from further economic devastation. In the midst of their despair, a group […]
Visibly makes eye exams easy, for patients and doctors alike. In just a few simple steps, the telehealth company’s online vision test – also available as a mobile app – can check a patient’s eyesight and recommend any necessary prescription changes. It’s a convenience […]