A WorkPlace Discrimination App

People who regularly experience racial discrimination or harassment at work learn to navigate their work environment nimbly, but with anxiety. They might change their work schedules or slip headphones in their ears to avoid making eye contact and hopefully situations with…

Looking to inspire Hispanic students

Why getting Hispanics into college is a priority

Maria came to the US when she was nine. She crossed the border with her family by foot and settled in Texas. She was happy because here she would be able to…

A Future Start-Up Nation

Empowering Palestinian youth through job opportunities.

“I have reached this point, I’m ready to work but there are no opportunities” said Mohammad Al-Hroub during a phone interview.

When an earthquake strikes, it’s time to focus

Transforming real-time data into a life-saving app

The Case for Melding Engagement and Sentiment

Walk into any modern newsroom today and you will find a desk for the audience…

Empowering New Immigrants with Knowledge and Contacts

From my experience as a reporter covering the court system, the police beat and the Hispanic community, I realized that many U.S. immigrants can easily get on the wrong side of the criminal justice system. Or they end up as easy targets…

Filling the Gaps of the Rezoning Debate

East Harlem is changing, but is the community engaged enough to fight back?

North of Manhattan’s Carnegie Hill neighborhood, East Harlem looks much different from the museums and…

BeSAFE: an App for Creating Safe Neighborhoods, Community Empowered.

Introducing Wire the Wise

Connecting generations through bagels, coffee and tech