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Have you ever wondered about the power of resilience and the impact it can have on a life? Strap in, because today's episode brings you the awe-inspiring story of Dillon Green, a current resident of Place of Hope, who has used his unyielding spirit to overcome adversity and chart out an encouraging journey towards health and wellness. An inspiring tale that showcases the difference nurturing environments like Place of Hope can make, let Dillon's story of triumph remind you that no hurdle is insurmountable.

Picture a young man, stripped from his home, his parents grappling with financial problems, and faced with a neglectful foster care; yet, Dillon Green didn't see a dead-end. Instead, he found solace in consistent running for stress relief and developed a newfound love for health and wellness, inspired by his house parents at Place of Hope. As he steps us through his transformation from a struggling foster kid to a Exercise science graduate with aspirations of attending PT school, learn about the crucial role a positive environment and dedicated individuals can play in shaping young lives.

You'll also get a chance to explore Dillon's insights on the importance of resilience, mentors, and family in overcoming life's harshest challenges. Listen as he shares his lessons on contentment, drive, self-determination, and gratitude. With a lens on the foster care system, the power of a positive environment, and the impact of resources for young individuals, Dillon's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a beacon of hope for all those who are weathering their own storms. The journey may be tough, but as Dillon's journey proves, the destination is well worth it.

Host: Charles L. Bender III, Founding CEO and Board Member of Place of Hope

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ANN Groong Week in Review - Mar 5, 2023

Topics:

• Turkey Politics after the Earthquake
• Artsakh Blockade and Developments
• Armenian Diplomatic Developments
• Egyptian President’s Visit to Armenia

Guest:

• Yeghia Tashjian - TW/@yeghig

Hosts:

• Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
• Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq

Episode 234 | Recorded: March 5, 2023

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Australian Sikhs, along with millions of others around the world, will vote this Friday in a referendum to establish a separate Sikh state in India. Sikhs have faced increasing discrimination in India, especially with the growth of Hindu nationalism.

"I would lose direction for a split second.  But then that fire, that passion inside of me, was always that guiding compass.  She was my compass."

In 1969, a group of young Black educators and students in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn founded a pan-African organization called The East. They wanted to take control of their community but knew the only way to do that was to create businesses and institutions founded by, run by, and made for them. 

The East became a mecca of Black pride and celebration. They created schools centered around African teachings, a food cooperative, a publishing house, music and dance programs, and a world-famous jazz club. Even though the organization no longer exists, many can still feel the spirit of The Eastin Central Brooklyn today. 

So, when Black-Owned Brooklyn founders, Tayo Giwa and Cynthia Gordy Giwa heard about The East through word of mouth at Brooklyn’s Annual African Arts Festival, they knew it was a story that needed to be told to the masses.

On this episode of Into America, Trymaine speaks with Tayo and Cynthia about their upcoming documentary, “The Sun Rises in The East”, which tells the story of this self-sufficient community. They talk about the film and the seeds planted by The East throughoutBrooklyn today. Trymaine also speaks with Fela Barclift, a former member of The East and co-founder of Afro-centric childhood center, Little Sun People. She talks about the power of the movement and what The East meant to her as an educator. 

For a transcript, please visit https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica. 

Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.com.

Further Reading and Listening:

• The Sun Rises in the East
• Black-Owned Brooklyn
• Little Sun People
• At the Sherman Phoenix, Black Businesses Rise

Today’s episode is an interview with Annette Downey, the Executive Director of Community Living Services, an organization that provides Independent Support Coordinators, (abbreviated as ISCs) for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Kent Counties in Michigan. And as of July 2021, CLS has expanded their services to Ottawa County. 

For non-Michiganders tuning in I think you will find this interview relevant as well. No matter where you live in the United States or its territories, people with disabilities receiving Medicaid funded supports have the right to request an ISC. Annette will share with you the advantage of working with a support coordinator who is independent and serves as your advocate. 

For those of living in Ottawa County you will soon have a choice to make. You now have the option to select your own coordinator via Community Living Services. ISCs are self-employed, extensively trained and knowledgeable. Being self-employed they are focused on helping you achieve the quality of life you want without conflict of interest in recommending a services based upon cost, or agency bias either for or against a service provider. 

Making an educated decision is in your best interest. It is my goal that this conversation with Annette Downey will inform you about the benefits of choosing an independent support coordinator through Community Living Supports. 

We hope this episode is of value to everyone who listens to it. Your feedback and comments are always welcome. Please contact us by email at contact@nlawki.com 

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ARF-Dashnaktsutyun: Roadmap and Challenges

Guest

• Giro Manoyan has been a member of the ARF-D Bureau since 2015. Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, he moved to Montreal, Canada in 1976. He has served as the Executive Secretary of the Armenian National Committee of Canada, as well as the Editor in Chief of the Horizon Armenian Weekly. In 1999 he moved to Yerevan and has served as the Executive Director of the Bureau of the ARF-D, in charge of the Armenian Cause, Hai Tahd Central Committee.

Topics

• The ARF in the Politics of Armenia
• On the War in 2020
• On the Upcoming Elections in 2021
• On the Internal Strife within the ARF

Hosts:

• Asbed Kotchikian
• Hovik Manucharyan
• Asbed Bedrossian 

Episode 69 | Recorded: June 7, 2021

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Everyone benefits when all are included!

Many of us have experienced challenges obtaining employment. If you have a developmental or intellectual disability those challenges take on a whole new dimension. You have skills. You have abilities and interests. You want to “give back” to your community and be accepted for who you are.
But too often the world does not understand your value… or what you have to offer.
Today we speak with Dirk Bakhuysen with Beyond26 and Rev. Bill Gaventa who helped create Putting Faith to Work, the program Beyond26 uses to identify work opportunities and match individuals to jobs where they will feel valued as a team member.
I think you will find the Beyond26 approach to matching individuals with job opportunities exciting! When employers and job seekers put their faith to work, miracles often happen!

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Take a look at Beyond26's website for more information about them

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In this episode, Ayesha Malik, team lead at Conflict Law Centre at the Research Society of International Law, sits down with Asad Rahim Khan, who is a Barrister and an Advocate High Court and also heads the Dispute Resolution Desk at Ashtar Ali LLP, to discuss the events that have taken place since the revocation of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Indian Constitution.   

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Welcome to the Strive Seek Find Pod cast. I’m Chance Whitmore. I don’t know about you but I’m sensing a little stress anxiety and general worry in the world right now. Whether it’s the election outcome or Covid numbers exploding or 100 other stressors at seem to be more prevalent than ever to feel like life is happening to us.  

Now I’m going to say something absolutely ground shaking next:  feeling helpless isn’t a healthy way to live.    But  in dealing with the chaos that seems to be part and parcel of 2020 its important to reclaim some feeling of stability.