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A Brief But Spectacular take on translating military service into civilian life
Military veterans bring valuable leadership skills and experience to the civilian workforce. But translating those skills into job opportunities can be a challenge. Dwight Boddorf,…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on the toll of separation
When Jasson Howell Sr. was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for heroin distribution, his incarceration upended the lives of his four children. Our Brief But Spectacular team…
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Jasmine Amy Rogers' Brief But Spectacular take on growing up a theater kid
For generations, theater programs have given young people a place to find community and discover their voices. For Jasmine Amy Rogers, those experiences helped launch a remarkable…
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Adam Met's Brief But Spectacular take on building fan-based movements
Adam Met is best known as the bassist of the multi-platinum band AJR. But offstage, he's a climate scholar, educator and advocate. His recent book, "Amplify: How to Use the Power o…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on changing the lineup
Playing sports teaches more than just the game, it helps kids build confidence and navigate challenges both on and off the field. Mason Thomas brings that philosophy to Harlem Lacr…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on cooking with pride
From Michelin-starred kitchens to guest starring on Sesame Street, chef Melissa King has done it all, including breaking records on "Top Chef." She shares her Brief But Spectacular…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on how life is a play
Actor and comedian Lyric Lewis discovered her love of performance through improv. She went on to make history as one of the first Black women in The Groundlings, the Los Angeles tr…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on channeling identity through art
Wendy Red Star is a multimedia artist who grew up on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. Her work spans photography, sculpture, fiber arts and performance to celebrate Native i…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on empowering 'soccer grannies'
Beka Ntsanwisi is working to empower older women in South Africa, where the average life expectancy is in the early to mid-60s. She started a soccer league with a mission to introd…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on the signs of exploitation
Edgar Ramirez is an LA-based artist who transforms street signs. Inspired by the industrial landscape where he grew up, he turns the signs into striking pieces of art that highligh…
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Julian Shapiro-Barnum's Brief But Spectacular take on Recess Therapy
Julian Shapiro-Barnum is the creator and host of "Recess Therapy," an online series where he talks with kids about everything from friendship to the meaning of life. He shares his…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on embracing curiosity and asking questions
Journalist Nayeema Raza's new podcast, "Smart Girl Dumb Questions," is all about embracing curiosity and realizing there's no such thing as a dumb question. She shares her Brief Bu…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on protecting what we love
Freediver and ocean conservationist Hanli Prinsloo has spent her life helping others connect with the ocean and understand our responsibility to care for it. She shares her Brief B…
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Minnijean Brown-Trickey's Brief But Spectacular take on walking like you belong
Minnijean Brown-Trickey is one of the original members of the Little Rock Nine, the teenagers who integrated Central High School after the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling.…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on questions of belonging
Tailyr Irvine is a photojournalist from the Flathead Reservation in Montana, whose work focuses on nuanced portrayals of life in Native communities. Her recent project examines the…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on helping children in foster care
Kaitlin Davis is a social worker in Oklahoma who drives close to nine hours round-trip in the flatlands to meet face-to-face with foster children. With a shortage of foster familie…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on putting the pieces back together
At the beginning of this year, the community of Altadena was one of several devastated by wildfires in California. Gina Clayton-Johnson, the founder of Essie Justice Group, lost he…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of trees and creating a cooler future
Kayla Stuart is a Tennessee-based urban forester who leads the organization Tree CPR to create healthier. stronger communities as climate change escalates. She shares her Brief But…
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A principal's Brief But Spectacular take on bringing hospitality to education
Joseph Martinez is the longtime school principal of Carpenter Community Charter in Los Angeles. Families know him as the principal who literally picks up trash in the morning and d…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on connecting through reading
At the Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles, a new children's library inside the visitors' center is giving kids a place to read and learn during the often long waits to see…