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BeGreat on GMA3 for platform that celebrates Black innovators

Actor Jesse Williams was featured on GMA3 for the launch of BeGreat, an online platform he co-founded that will offer virtual courses taught by diverse leaders and innovators across different industries.

Collaborative platform for teachers improves virtual learning

COVID-19 has presented many challenges, but they have made space for innovation in education and invited new solutions to the table as parents, teachers, and educators re-imagined how curriculums could be delivered to students beyond classroom walls.

Foster youth help drive vaccine rollout in California

iFoster co-founder and its chief executive, Serita Cox, tells the story of her team’s vaccine support strategy and explains why community-led efforts are essential for public health.

Community conversations illuminate path out of the pandemic

As the national conversation around COVID-19 shifted from public health to political division, the Village Square stepped in to facilitate public “politics-free” status updates from local leaders and medical experts.

Business leader Jeff Korzenik on hiring people with criminal records

To celebrate Second Chances Month, we caught up with Jeff Korzenik about his new book, "Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for Your Business and the Community."

How Fast Grants helped spur innovation in a pandemic

For faster innovation during COVID-19, economist Tyler Cowen and Stripe CEO Patrick Collison set out to strip away red tape and change the way grants are awarded.