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Graphic Photos of the Boston Bombing by the Atlantic
by Deona Hooper, MSW The nation has been paralyzed as events unfolded from the deadly Boston bombing and the pursuing...
The Sandy Hook Broken Promise
by Deona Hooper, MSW I remember the day the tragic news of Sandy Hook hit the airwaves, and I thought...
Backward in Values: North Carolina Rolls Back Needed Programs
What happened to the progressive state we once knew here in North Carolina? This state of ours, which was once...
Jackie Chan’s Dedication to Charity is Amazing
Jackie Chan Sits With Kids As They Learn Many of us know Jackie Chan as one of the most memorable...
University of Kentucky Social Work Student Lands Role on New BET Series Being Mary Jane
Although he is not a household name yet, University of Kentucky College of Social Work Student, Trey Lindsey, landed a...
WWE Superstar John Cena’s Heroic Dedication To Charity
Since his start in the WWE more than 10 years ago, John Cena has become a household name and the...
Have Millennials Abandoned Yes We Can?
by Vilissa Thompson, LMSW Have Millennials abandoned "Yes We Can" since the 2012 election? Recently, I went to my first...
Pastor Rick Warren Author of Purpose Driven Life Grieving Son’s Suicide
by Deona Hooper, MSW This is an undated photo Pastor Rick Warren, Founder of Saddleback Church and Author of Purpose...
Former Congressman Edolphus Towns Forms the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP)
by Deona Hooper, MSW On April 3, 2013, Former Congressman Edolphus Towns announced the formation of the Congressional Research Institute...
The Human Cost of Welfare Cuts
The need for welfare cuts has been the mantra of the coalition Government for some time, it has routinely argued...
Marriage Equality Goes Before the Supreme High Court
Daniel Martinez-Leffew (left) wrote a letter to Chief Justice Roberts, urging him to accept marriage equality. Shown from right to...
Macro Community Practice: Why It Can’t Be Separated From Politics
In today's interconnected world, social workers are increasingly recognizing the importance of engaging in political discussions and advocating for policy...
NASW-NC Lobby Day: Livingstone College Showed Up
On March 20, 2013, the National Association of Social Workers-North Carolina Chapter (NASW-NC) held its Lobby Day 2013, which always...
From NBA Star To School Crossing Guard for the Health Insurance
Former NBA Superstar and Hall-of-Famer, Adrian Dantley, has a new job as a middle school crossing guard. This gives a...
Discrimination in North Carolina
Discrimination is reeking its ugly head in North Carolina again. Voter restrictions laws, a topic of much debate, could make...
Mayor Bloomberg’s Fight Against Obesity
by Kyle Jones During the summer of 2012, Mayor Bloomberg from New York attempted to ban establishments from serving sugary soda larger...
Congresswoman Barbara Announces the Re-launch of the Congressional Social Work Caucus
Washington, D.C. —Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced the official re-launch of the Congressional Social Work Caucus during the 113th Congress....
Celebrities Hacked: Michelle Obama, Joe Biden, Beyonce and Jay-Z
by Deona Hooper, MSW Reports have been exploding on the web about an alleged cyber scheme to expose and post...
Mothers of Bedford and Prison Reform
On February 12, 2013, Our Children’s Place, a local nonprofit based in Chapel Hill, in partnership with Meredith College hosted...
