Author: NaBeela Washington

Thursday, November 14, 2024

After Innocence with Jon Eldan

Jon Eldan left a career in corporate law to create After Innocence, a nonprofit that supports those wrongfully incarcerated rebuild their lives after their release.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Gemma García: un SALTO de fe

El trabajo voluntario de Gemma M. García con un ministerio carcelario basado en una iglesia en el sur de Florida despertó una pasión por ayudar a las mujeres encarceladas y un Premio AARP Purpose.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Gemma García: A LEAP of Faith

Gemma M. García’s volunteer work with a church-based prison ministry sparked a passion for helping incarcerated women – and an AARP Purpose Prize.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Renita White’s Economic Empowerment in Chicago

Renita White combined her executive experience and roots in Chicago’s South Side to create Of Color, Inc., for economic empowerment and social equity.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Meet Sheila Solomon, Aging Rewired Podcast Host

Sheila Solomon, 72, is an award-winning former newspaper reporter and editor with exciting plans as the host of Senior Planet’s new podcast, Aging Rewired.

Thursday, June 20, 2024

From Slavery to Liberation and Beyond

The extraordinary journey of Dr. Judith Hamer’s family, from slavery to liberation, is among the exhibits at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Mary Taris, 60, is Publishing a Better Tomorrow

Mary Taris, 60, aims to change the literary landscape to a more inclusive one through her Strive Publishing & Bookstore. 

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Joseph C. Randall, 78, Protests in Paint

Chicago-based artist Joseph C. Randall, 78, is fluent in mixed media arts; his work often prioritizes Black and African subjects and history.

Thursday, February 8, 2024

The Gospel of Stacey L. Holman

Award-winning Harlem-based filmmaker Stacey L. Holman talks about her craft and her newest documentary about Gospel music.

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Don Schoendorfer’s Mission of Mobility

Read the stirring story of an MIT engineer’s life-changing trip to Africa – and how his invention and his mission is bringing mobility to the world.

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Janice Malone – Opening Vivian’s Door for Black Businesses

Purpose Prize winner Janice Malone talks about how Vivian’s Door is opening the way to prosperity for Black small business owners in Alabama.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Dr. Laura Stachel: Solar Powered Maternity Care

A trip to Nigeria drove Dr. Laura Stachel to bring life-sustaining electricity to maternity wards in underserved hospitals — in a suitcase. 

Thursday, October 19, 2023

A Recipe for Second Chances: Robert Perez

In Kentucky, Rob Perez’ DV8 Kitchen serves delicious meals, baked goods – and second chance employment to those in the early stages of recovery.

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Senior Planet Talks to…Martha Reeves

Martha Reeves of the Vandellas and the co-author of “But Will You Love Me Tomorrow: An Oral History of the ‘60s Girl Groups” talk about her career and aging with attitude.

Monday, July 31, 2023

Striking the Right Chords

Learn about a Senior Planet virtual Open Mic community where older adults nationwide explore or rediscover their inner musicians.