The Current
In Their Own Words on World Refugee Day (with Chris George, Cohort 7)
“…let's choose our humanity. Our dream is to live in peace. Let’s choose to act now and create a better world for us, our children, and generations to come.” -Divine Mahoundi
April Showers Bring May Flowers, but are they Sustainable? by Alice Forrester (Cohort 4)
"At the very least, spring budget planning is complicated. At its very best, it is a thoughtful exercise in creativity and courage. Like gardening, it is often not a pretty process..."
Fighting for Equity in Elementary School: Kia Levey-Burden (Cohort 8) on The Table Underground with Tagan Engel (Cohort 12)
"...in the most recent episode, it’s become extremely easy to call 911 and to have him handcuffed and police escort him out of the school. And so it just becomes this practice of what’s easier versus what’s best.”
Helping Black Boys and Men Thrive, by Amos Smith (Cohort 6)
"When and wherever we have been given the right tools, nurtured, and supported we thrive."
Time to Clear the Air and Work Together, by Rep. Robyn Porter (Cohort 14)
"...today, I say we recognize and make room for black women and their issues in this movement... I want to know, are you with us? I want to know, can we start over and clear the air?"
Happiness as a Country’s Priority
A nation working to identify, create and support the conditions for happiness.





