Humanity

Book Review: A Confection of Courage
Partha Roy is a young Indian writer. His book ‘A Confection of Courage’ came to my attention and I read the e-book in Kindle Unlimited. It's set in West Bengal, near my native place in India. Flora, funa, people, lifestyle, struggles are similar. It resonated with me and soon, I got the paperback too, for it felt worthy to be in my home library.
By Seema Patel7 days ago in Interview
Who Is Susan Dell? The Woman Behind a $6.25 Billion Promise to American Kids
Here is the real story behind the search trend, and why it might be more interesting than the gossip. Who Is Susan Dell? The Full Story Behind the Name Everyone Is Searching
By zenGaze8 days ago in Interview
She Survived, She Healed, She Became: How Nikki S. Samuels Is Helping Women Glow Through Every Chapter
There are moments in life that leave a mark on you — some you can see, some you carry quietly, and some ultimately change the woman you become.
By Tammy Reese10 days ago in Interview
Fashion With A Purpose: Albanians Fighting Cancer USA And Designer Mirela Nurçe Turn Fashion Into A Mission Of Hope
Albanians Fighting Cancer USA (AFC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, in collaboration with the well-known Albanian designer Mirela Nurçe , is bringing fashion and philanthropy together in New York City at the studio of world-renowned photographer and artist Fadil Berisha.
By Melissa Anders18 days ago in Interview
9/11, AI, Media, and the Future
In this interview, Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Rick Rosner discuss the long-term consequences of 9/11, veteran suicide, media bias toward catastrophe, AI’s effects on cognition and intimacy, human progress, Cory Doctorow, journalism, American civic culture, Gene Roddenberry, and competing visions of technological futures shaped by ethics, markets, and power.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen28 days ago in Interview
How Leaders Balance Growth Targets With Sustainable Operations
Growth looks like unambiguous good news from the outside. From inside a business, it's often the moment when every weakness in an operation gets tested at once. The leaders who navigate this well tend to share one trait: they've already decided, before the pressure hits, which side wins when a growth opportunity and operational capacity can't both be satisfied.
By Dan Woodlandabout a month ago in Interview
George Mihaita on Humanitarian Work, Language, and Ukrainian Resilience
George Mihaita is a Romanian English teacher, authorized translator, humanitarian volunteer, and citizen journalist active in Ukraine. An educator with more than a decade of teaching experience, he has taught Romanian and Ukrainian students, including Ukrainian civilians and military personnel. His volunteer activities include language education, humanitarian assistance, accessibility projects, and documenting the effects of Russian attacks. Mihaita also advocates for Ukrainian sovereignty and promotes greater cultural and linguistic exchange between Romania and Ukraine.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsenabout a month ago in Interview
He Was Rejected. Then They Sent Him $1,000.
Late at night, Chongqing. A phone screen lit up. A transfer notification. 1,000 yuan. The memo read: Thank you for your sincere effort. This is for your interview transportation and refreshments.
By Jin2 months ago in Interview
Sofia Nordgren on Illegal Adoption, Identity, and the Search for Biological Family
Sofia Nordgren is an international speaker, author, moderator, transformation coach, entrepreneur, and survivor advocate with more than 30 years of professional experience in health, wellbeing, leadership, coaching, and personal development.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen3 months ago in Interview
Angalia Bianca Shares How Faith, Hope and Purpose Changed the Course of Her Life
Success is often measured by accomplishments, but there is something equally powerful about the courage it takes to change your life. Angalia Bianca has done exactly that. Today, she is an international speaker, award-winning author, and community and youth advocate whose message has reached audiences across the United States and around the world. From law enforcement agencies and college campuses to leaders working to combat human trafficking and terrorism in Abu Dhabi, Angalia continues to use her voice to educate, inspire, and create meaningful conversations about healing, violence prevention, addiction recovery, and second chances.
By Tammy Reese3 months ago in Interview
Dr. Carmela Maxell: A Powerful Voice Transforming Mental Health Through Advocacy, Education and Storytelling
Mental health is more than a profession for Dr. Carmela Maxell — it is a lifelong mission driven by compassion, truth and meaningful conversations. As a licensed mental health professional, university professor, author, podcast host and speaker, Dr. Maxell has dedicated her career to helping people feel seen, heard and understood while encouraging honest discussions about grief, trauma, resilience and the realities many quietly carry every day.
By Tammy Reese3 months ago in Interview
Jakob Kepka’s 2026 HopeRaising Expedition Across Ukraine
Jakob Kepka is a Canadian humanitarian, military veteran, long-distance cyclist, above-knee amputee, and cancer survivor. Raised in Eastern Ontario, he served in the Canadian Army Reserve and United States Marine Corps before undertaking humanitarian work in Bosnia and Ukraine. Encounters with Ukrainian amputees led him to donate prosthetic components and launch the HopeRaising Expedition. His 2024 Kraków-to-Kyiv ride raised awareness and support for rehabilitation, prosthetic care, professional training, and sustained international solidarity across national borders.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen3 months ago in Interview