For Shop Talk, Coach Bill tells the story of learning about “church schools” from his football players. It’s a sad history that is not well known.
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Oseola McCarty: The Generous Washerwoman
For Shop Talk, Coach Bill tells the story of Oseola McCarty, the washerwoman who donated $150,000 to a school she never visited.
Charmaine Solomon: HIPsters — Hugely Important People (Pt 1)
Charmaine is the founder of My Possibilities, which serves who they call HIPsters (hugely important people), otherwise known as adults with disabilities, with a real college experience that they wouldn’t otherwise get. They started with 10 students and now have 675 students!
Charmaine Solomon: HIPsters — Hugely Important People (Pt 2)
Charmaine is the founder of My Possibilities, which serves who they call HIPsters (hugely important people), otherwise known as adults with disabilities, with a real college experience that they wouldn’t otherwise get. They started with 10 students and now have 675 students!
Khali Sweeney: The Boxing Gym Where No One Boxes (Pt 1)
Khali started Downtown Boxing Gym to use boxing as the hook to teach vulnerable Detroit kids about life. Ironically, none of the kids are now using their boxing ring, but their STEAM Lab and other awesome stuff have helped 1,500 kids graduate high school and 98% go on to post-secondary education!
Khali Sweeney: The Boxing Gym Where No One Boxes (Pt 2)
Khali started Downtown Boxing Gym to use boxing as the hook to teach vulnerable Detroit kids about life. Ironically, none of the kids are now using their boxing ring, but their STEAM Lab and other awesome stuff have helped 1,500 kids graduate high school and 98% go on to post-secondary education!
Nate Deen: The Teacher Who Saved My Life (Pt 1)
As a 6 year old, Nate saw his parents die right before his eyes. He was living out of his car and then in prison, until his English teacher Stan Deen decided to try to save his life. This extraordinary story is the subject of Angel Studios’ latest film Brave the Dark, which is in theaters now.
Nate Deen: The Teacher Who Saved My Life (Pt 2)
As a 6 year old, Nate saw his parents die right before his eyes. He was living out of his car and then in prison, until his English teacher Stan Deen decided to try to save his life. This extraordinary story is the subject of Angel Studios’ latest film Brave the Dark, which is in theaters now.
Todd Cioffi: An Army of Normal Prisoners (Pt 1)
Todd is the founding director of Calvin Prison Initiative, an accredited bachelor degree program that’s inside of a prison. And one that’s not only transformed their students’ lives, but most fascinating is how it’s cultivated An Army of Normal Prisoners who’ve completely transformed the culture inside of Michigan’s prisons!
Todd Cioffi: An Army of Normal Prisoners (Pt 2)
Todd is the founding director of Calvin Prison Initiative, an accredited bachelor degree program that’s inside of a prison. And one that’s not only transformed their students’ lives, but most fascinating is how it’s cultivated An Army of Normal Prisoners who’ve completely transformed the culture inside of Michigan’s prisons!