Assignment Manager April 8
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How Tariffs Will Reshape Everyday Life in America
Tariffs aren’t just about trade—they’re about your wallet. From groceries to gadgets, everyday costs are set to rise.
Columbia Business School professor and strategy expert Rita McGrath is available to break down what this means for real households, why discount retailers may win big, and how consumers—especially those living paycheck to paycheck—could face tough choices in a tariff-fueled economy.
Rita is based in NYC, and available via Zoom or in person. Contact us to speak with Rita.
Black Maternal Health Month: Stillbirth Prevention Can’t Be Left Out
Black mothers in the U.S. are twice as likely to experience stillbirth—and many of these tragedies are preventable.
April is Black Maternal Health Month and maternal health advocate Marjorie Vail is calling attention to the racial disparities in stillbirth rates and the urgent need address stillbirth prevention. From better fetal monitoring to listening to Black mothers’ concerns, Marjorie shares real solutions that could save thousands of lives.
Contact us to speak with Marjorie.
How AI Is Rewiring the Classroom—and Kids’ Brains
AI isn’t just changing what students learn—it’s changing how their brains develop. At Alpha Schools, where AI condenses core academics into just 2 hours a day, students are learning twice as fast and ranking in the top 1–2% nationwide.
Founder MacKenzie Price—an early pioneer of AI-powered education—is available to discuss the cognitive, emotional, and educational impact of AI in classrooms, and why human-centered learning still takes center stage. Her “Future of Education” podcast is ranked in the top 5 for Apple Podcasts' "Kids & Family" category.
Contact us to speak with MacKenzie.
Beyond Words: Nonspeaking Artist Redefines Communication in Debut Exhibit
This World Art Day (April 15), meet Charles “Lenny” Lunn—a nonspeaking autistic artist using bold acrylics and letterboard-spelled poetry to share what speech never allowed.
His first solo exhibit, “Nonsense and Hopeful Songs, My Inner Fight to Be Heard,” opens May 17 in Washington, D.C., challenging assumptions about voice, expression, and the art of being understood.
Limited interviews available with Charles (via Communication Partner), his mom, and the gallery curator.
DC Media: You’re Invited - Special Screening + Panel on Maternal Health
Join us Thursday, April 17 for PUSH - a powerful short film driving the national Stillness is an Illness initiative to end preventable stillbirths and transform maternal care.
When: 5-7PM
Where: Vital Voices HQ, 1509 16th St. NW, DC.
Bonus: Enjoy refreshments before the screening.
Register here.