New York, N.Y. Film scholar, Hitchcock expert, Philosopher, Writer, Professor, Dean; these are the things that make up Richard Allen. Richard Allen was born and raised in England. Richard majored in philosophy and politics as an undergraduate where he was inspired by the philosophy of Wittgenstein and ran the Oxford University Film Society for a […]
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BEYOND THE LENS
There aren’t many artists who use their crafts and talents to convey an important message to others. We need more artists like Gwendolen Cates, who can be a voice for those who don’t have one. As an award winning photographer, author, and filmmaker, she not only captures stories through moving images, but also takes photographs […]
CONOR GRENNAN: Prince of Nepal
Photo: usatoday.com It all began with a trip followed by a promise; sometimes in life you have to explore and discover the unknown and the hidden. This can eventually lead you to discover a passion, a duty that you must complete. This point brings me to Conor Grennan, an author, philanthropist and true game changer. […]
A Chat With Papa CJ, Entertainer
The J. Luce Foundation works to promote goodness, in partnership with groups and people from all over the world. A powerful to the Foundation is Papa CJ, an Indian comedian, and social activist. As a stand-up comic, Papa CJ has toured the world in sold-out shows and appeared in television specials on major networks, including […]
Meet Molly McCloskey, C.E.O. & President of Operation Respect
New York, N.Y. Born in Cleveland, Ohio in June 1967, Molly McCloskey always had a passion for helping others. Her grandmother, Gen McCloskey, was an advocate for women rights. Both inside and out of her church, Molly’s grandmother was committed to equal rights and opportunities for all people. Grandma Gen always stood for compassion, impacting Molly’s life tremendously. […]
Meet Esther Yang Executive Director of Super Happy Healthy Kids
New York, N.Y. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, Esther always had a passion for helping others and even a stronger desire to educated herself. Her educational journey started in Indonesia but after becoming a teenager she moved to the United States, something that would change her life forever. A change that brought a combination of excitement […]
Toastmasters Gave a Humanitarian Courage
How TI gave a humanitarian the courage to transform the world’s orphanages
Architect Gina Pollara Named President of Municipal Art Society
New York, N.Y. Gina Pollara, architect, author, and urban designer, has been appointed President of The Municipal Art Society (MAS), effective immediately, it was announced today by Frederick Iseman, Chairman of the MAS Board of Directors. “We are deeply pleased to name Gina Pollara our next President after a long and thorough hunt for a suitable […]
