Food deserts are an important concept. The formal definition of a food desert is an area where residents have to travel over a mile to access a grocery store. Yet while it is powerful to name this phenomenon, this name hides deeper inequalities, inequalities which require solutions more complex than simply building a grocery store front. It is not difficult to guess which … [Read more...] about Beyond Food Deserts: Inequality, Health, and Limited Vocabulary
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A Child’s Catalyst for Change
Born out of an unexpected series of events, the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) was about to close its doors when Polish delegate Ludwik Rajchman spoke up on behalf of the millions that were continuing to suffer following the end of the Second World War. After the war, there was a great need to provide for the world’s most vulnerable population: … [Read more...] about A Child’s Catalyst for Change
The Music Industrialist: Trump Signs MMA
Last Thursday, President Trump signed the Music Modernization Act into law, marking the end of a nearly year-long struggle in which songwriters and musicians rights groups repeatedly clashed with PROs and streaming services over the Act’s details. The Music Modernization Act is notable for its unanimous bipartisan support, and for many (including this writer), its signing will … [Read more...] about The Music Industrialist: Trump Signs MMA
New Millennium Business: The CBRE Group
CBRE is a long time competitor in the commercial real estate and investment business, with origins dating back to 1907. Originally named ‘Tucker, Lynch, and Coldwell’, the firm was established by Colbert Coldwell and has since gone through a number of adaptations and expansions. Today, the well known and prestigious firm stands at the forefront of its business, boasting a … [Read more...] about New Millennium Business: The CBRE Group
Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: Easterseals Delivers Care to the Disabled
No day is ever truly ordinary. In my opinion, I find that each day can bring a major change to your life, altering the trajectory you were on and propelling you into a new future. This was true for Easterseals founder Edgar F. Allen, who found himself establishing one of the first organizations in the nation to support the needs of the disabled community. When Allen’s son … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: Easterseals Delivers Care to the Disabled