Monthly Archives: December 2008

Luqman “Luke” Jubair

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Stephen Walsh

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/12/28/art_ypwr_howcast2.jpg caption=”Luqman ‘Luke’ Jubair, 22, seen here attending The Alliance of Youth Movements Summit in New York.”] Luqman “Luke” Jubair is one of the bravest people I’ve ever met. I actually didn’t know what to expect when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Community contributors, Stereotype busters, Unsung hero, Worldwide reach | 11 Comments

Garrett Gravesen and Kevin Scott

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Stephen Walsh

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/12/22/art.gravesen.scott.jpg caption=”Garrett Gravesen and Kevin Scott started the Global L.E.A.D. program to help students study abroad.”] Let’s be honest, if a college student tells his parents he wants to go travel abroad without much structure, mom and dad … Continue reading →

Posted in Worldwide reach | 15 Comments

Phalyn Perry

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Stephen Walsh

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/12/14/art_ypwr_perry.jpg caption=”Phalyn Perry, 16, encourages young people to make better choices by avoiding gang life.”] We see lots of stories about the perpetuation of gang violence from generation to generation. It isn’t until a member of a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Community contributors, Social reformers, Under 20 | 31 Comments

City Year, New York Corps

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Stephen Walsh

Their motto is “Give a year, change the world.” I’ve always been intrigued by these 17- to 24-year-olds I’ve run into over the last few years who give a year of domestic service and wear those big red jackets with … Continue reading →

Posted in Community contributors | 39 Comments