The Space Exploration Initiative brings together artists, scientists, engineers, and designers to prototype the tools and technologies that will let people thrive in an interplanetary future.

Emerson believes in the power of solving the worlds problems.

The Power of the Collective

A moving and urgent performance of “You Have the Rite,” which debuted in September 2018 at Pop-Up Magazine, a touring live-magazine show.

“You Have the Rite": A Moving and Urgent Performance

Voto Latino engages, educates, and empowers young Latinos to create change and build a stronger, more inclusive democracy.

Empowering Young Latinos to Create Change 

If democracy relies on the free press, we must find new models for vibrant local news. The Texas Tribune shows us one path forward.

New Models for Vibrant Local News

It’s more important than ever to defend and advance the rights of low-income immigrants, and help them thrive. Hincapié asks us to join the fight.

Defending the Rights of Low-Income Immigrants

What happens when you teach students that they have power and agency? A story from Chris Terrill, the executive director of Crosstown High, an innovative public charter high school serving a diverse population in Memphis, Tennessee.

Teaching Students That They Have Power and Agency

In conversation with The Atlantic's Alexis Madrigal. Miami Dade College is the largest institution of higher education in the nation, enrolling more minority students than any other college or university.

Eduardo Padrón in Conversation with The Atlantic's Alexis Madrigal

In 2018, after 25 years on staff at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Rob Rogers was fired for doing his job: drawing cartoons critical of the president.

The Importance of Satire in Politics

BRANDAN “BMIKE” ODUMS is public artist who sees his work as a collaboration with the community and a dialogue with his audience.

Art as Collaboration and Dialogue with Brandan “BMIKE” Odums

Since its founding in 2017, Goodr has helped businesses donate over one million pounds of surplus food to nonprofits that serve the people who need it.

Providing Organizations with Solutions to Reduce Waste and Eliminate Hunger

The world needs policy solutions that effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions—on a giant scale. As CEO of Energy Innovation, Hal Harvey seeks strategies that can have the most impact.

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions on a Giant Scale

Professor Max Krummel is a champion of collaborative science; his ImmunoX Initiative promotes data sharing and joint research across fields, disciplines, demographics, and geographies.

Promoting Data Sharing and Joint Research

Billy Moore is a case manager and life coach with the Inner-City Muslim Action Network, where he supports the physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs of formerly incarcerated people reintegrating into communities.

Billy Moore in Conversation with Chicago CRED's Arne Duncan

African Entrepreneur Collective helps accelerate innovation and drive growth across Africa, offering entrepreneurs the support and resources they need to grow their businesses and create jobs in their communities.

Accelerating Innovation and Growth for African Entrepreneurs

One Acre Fund fights poverty and hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa by offering financing and agricultural training to rural farmers; today, the Fund serves almost one million families and is on track to double in size over the next five years.

Financing and Agricultural Training for Rural Farmers

Thread harnesses the power of human connection, building durable networks of support between at-risk students and community-based volunteers, with the aim of improving educational, economic, and emotional outcomes for everyone involved.

Building Durable Networks of Support between At-Risk Students and Community-Based Volunteers

JON BOOGZ & LIL BUCK (Movement Art Is): A performance of "Am I A Man" with music by Coup Coo Nation featuring narration by Bryan Stevenson.

"Am I A Man" by Jon Boogz & Lil Buck

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Brandan "bmike" Odums is an artist and muralist based in New Orleans, celebrated for his vibrant street art that addresses themes of identity, culture, and social justice. In addition to his artistic endeavors, bmike founded Eternal Seeds, a nonprofit organization that provides resources, mentorship, and opportunities for young artists, cultivating a new generation of creative voices. He also founded Studio Be, a large-scale art space that serves as a gallery and community hub for the local arts scene in New Orleans. bmike’s art and community initiatives use creativity as a tool for dialogue and transformation.

Brandan "bmike" Odums

Brandan "bmike" Odums is an artist and muralist based in New Orleans, celebrated for his vibrant street art that addresses themes of identity, culture, and social justice. 

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