by Gregory Johnson | Mar 12, 2019 | Activism, Good News, Lifeways, Politics, Public Interest, Public Policy, Video
In the NewsHour’s Facebook Watch show, “That Moment When,” the founder of an organization dedicated to preventing senseless killing talks about the importance of building community. With Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killing (MASK), Chicago’s Tamar Manasseh goes to...
by Gregory Johnson | Nov 28, 2018 | Activism, Environment, Good News, Video
In 1/10th of an acre, this urban farm produces the equivalent of a 5-acre farm able to produce 100,000 pounds of food per year using 90% less water than a traditional farm.
by Gregory Johnson | Nov 9, 2018 | Advertising, Finance, Good News, Video
In 2017 Capital One announced the launch of the Capital One Café – a transformational and impactful shift for the banking industry, but also an inspiring business model that transcends business as usual. In short, the Capital One Café is a beautiful and bright...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 29, 2018 | Good News, Music, Music Videos, Video
On October 14th, 2018, Koolulam partnered with King David Schools, Johannesburg, and gathered 3,500 South Africans to celebrate the 70th anniversary of King David Schools and the of establishment of the State of Israel. Within 45 minutes, they learned a new...
by Gregory Johnson | Sep 18, 2018 | Activism, Advertising, Good News, Video
In a Banksy-like act of protest and defiance, two friends created a large professional looking corporate ad poster of themselves and put it up in their local McDonald’s so there would be diversity represented. The poster stayed up for two months before it was...
by Gregory Johnson | Sep 14, 2018 | Activism, Education, Good News, Public Interest, Video
Ellen sat down with Akbar Cook, Principal of West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey. Cook noticed at-risk students being bullied for dirty clothes, so he worked hard to install washing machines and dryers so the kids could do laundry. After hearing his story,...
by Gregory Johnson | Sep 14, 2018 | Activism, Featured, Good News, Public Interest
The U.S. Southern Command is currently utilizing one of the most powerful military ‘weapons’ ever invented. It is virtually unstoppable and can neutralize threats over vast regions at very low cost. It not only eliminates current threats, but prevents...
by Gregory Johnson | Sep 13, 2018 | Activism, Good News, Housing, Video
HawkeyeSports.com host Laura VandeBerg meets with former Hawkeye football players Dallas Clark and Tim Dwight to discuss a collaborative project with former Iowa State Cyclones team members who are joining together to build homes for people in Haiti who have been...
by Gregory Johnson | Sep 11, 2018 | Good News, Music, Music Videos, Video
In early 2018, Koolulam held numerous live music events in Israel brining together thousands of strangers to learn and perform inspiring songs of hope. In some of the events, people of various faiths sing in Arabic, English, and Hebrew. Koolulam is a social-musical...
by Gregory Johnson | Sep 11, 2018 | Activism, Good News, Lifeways, Music, Music Videos, Video
The song “Prayer of the Mothers” was born as a result of an alliance made between singer-songwriter Yael Deckelbaum, and a group of courageous women, leading the movement of “Women Wage Peace.” The movement arose on summer 2014 during the escalation...
by Gregory Johnson | Sep 10, 2018 | Activism, Good News, Lifeways, Music, Music Videos, Relationships, Video
On 28 Feb 2018, Koolulam invited 3,000 people who had never met before joined to sing the song “One Day” as a celebration of coexistence, singing in Arabic, English, and Hebrew. “Koolulam is a social-musical initiative aimed at bringing together...
by Gregory Johnson | Jun 22, 2018 | Good News, Music Videos, Video
James Corden (of Carpool Karaoke) heads to Liverpool for a special day with Paul McCartney spent exploring the city of Paul’s youth, visiting his childhood home where he wrote music with John Lennon, performing songs in a local pub and of course driving around...
by Gregory Johnson | Jun 8, 2018 | Activism, Good News, Public Interest, Video
From 1968 to 2001, the Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood television show inspired millions of children with a message of kindness, acceptance, and wonder. Over the 31 seasons, hundreds of episodes were produced. Learn about the wonderful work of Fred Rogers in the highly...
by Gregory Johnson | Jun 4, 2018 | Bike Work Life, Good News, Relationships, Video
Ellen welcomed David Francisco Platillero, who was left paralyzed in a bike accident. As he was recuperating, he fell in love with his now wife Kristi. The couple talked about David’s recovery and their unconventional love story.
by Gregory Johnson | May 19, 2018 | Career, Good News, Video
It’s been 10 years since Ellen gave Jeannie her first-ever job, and to celebrate the milestone, Ellen shocked Jeannie with an unforgettable surprise.
by Gregory Johnson | May 16, 2018 | Activism, Environment, Good News, Video
In Stockholm, Sweden, a waste incineration system generates heat for 100,000 residents and electricity for 200,000 people. In three years, the country will incinerate all waste and have no landfills. Great Britain and other countries pay Sweden about $60 million to...
by Gregory Johnson | May 8, 2018 | Activism, Good News, Lifeways
About “Pope Francis – A Man of His Word,” is intended to be a personal journey with Pope Francis, rather than a biographical documentary about him. The pope’s ideas and his message are central to this documentary, which sets out to present his work of reform and...
by Gregory Johnson | May 7, 2018 | Activism, Environment, Good News, Health, Public Interest, Video
Local organic farming is good for the environment, helps create jobs, builds community, fosters local economy, and promotes a culture of eating delicious nutritious fresh foods. This is why we promote, support, and buy from local organic farms in our area — like...
