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Beyond Words: Nonspeaking Autistic Artist Redefines Communication in Debut Exhibit
Charles “Lenny” Lunn, a nonspeaking autistic artist, uses vivid acrylics and letterboard-spelled poetry to say what speech never could.
His first solo show, "Nonsense and Hopeful Songs: My Inner Fight to Be Heard," opens May 17 in Washington, D.C., challenging ideas about voice, communication, and understanding.
Limited interviews available with Charles (via Communication Partner), his mom, and the gallery curator.
Adult Tummy Time — The TikTok Trend Fighting Tech Neck
Adult tummy time — yes, like for babies — is the latest TikTok wellness trend tackling tech neck and posture problems.
Spine experts say just 10-15 minutes a day on your stomach can help undo hours of screen slouching. Speak to Dr. Ehsan Jazini of VSI to learn why this simple fix is gaining medical support.
Looking for an inspirational story?
YouthBuild in Newport News is not just a second chance, it's a last chance for teens who have faced seemingly insurmountable barriers like poverty, crime, and violence.
The program helps students earn their diploma or GED while building technical skills for careers in fields like construction, IT, and healthcare. Media is invited to the May 9 graduation ceremony, where past graduates attest to the program’s power to turn lives around.
Can't make it? Amere Langley, a 24-year-old YouthBuild social worker who mentors young people through trauma, accountability, and career readiness - is available for remote interviews as well as current program graduates! Contact us to set up interviews.
The White House Just Prioritized AI. MacKenzie Price Has Been Doing It for a Decade
Before AI in classrooms made headlines, MacKenzie Price was already building it into the core of her Alpha Schools. Her model — two hours of AI-driven academics, then a full day of life skills and real-world learning — has been running successfully for over ten years.
Interviews available with Price, Alpha principals, teachers, and students who can share firsthand how AI is transforming education. Price also hosts the "Future of Education" podcast, a Top 5 show on Apple Podcasts' "Kids & Family" chart.
Contact us to set up an interview.
Will Tariffs Kill Fast Fashion and Luxury Goods?
Mounting tariffs are forcing fast fashion giants and luxury brands into a strategic reckoning, shattering assumptions about cheap sourcing and stable pricing.
Columbia Business School’s Rita McGrath — an expert on business inflection points and strategy — is available to break down why this isn’t a blip but a major structural shift that could redefine how we shop and what brands survive.
Rita is based in NYC, and available via Zoom or inperson. Contact us to speak with Rita.