West Virginia: Perhaps a surprising locale for a story about AAPI month, but this one begins there because my mom grew up in Clarksburg, West Virginia. My grandparents left China — and their daughters — to come to the United States to study medicine at Washington University in St. Louis…

Which United Nations? As another UN General Assembly begins and the President of the United States addresses the world body, it is worth clarifying there are at least two “United Nations” which are the subject of soaring speeches, blunt critiques, and news stories this week. We either picture the statuesque…

Over the past few years, I have had the incredible honor of getting to know Sasha Bruce Youthwork, an organization dedicated to ending youth homelessness in my hometown of Washington, D.C., and, most humbling, getting to meet the people of Sasha Bruce and hearing their stories. On November 8, Addison…

Brian’s birthday was February 8 — to mark the moment, he shared with us some special birthday 🎂 memories (and images 📷️), what has kept him motivated and inspired during these challenging times 🇺🇸, insight into his new venture (The Liberal Patriot) 📰, and why Memphis 🎼 is at the…

Rob may be hunkered down in D.C. but he is always up for sharing his love of music and what inspires him (cute puppy + child photo alert!) as he celebrates his February 11 birthday. Q: How are you be celebrating your birthday? Rob: Spending some quality time with the…

We caught up with Johanna, celebrating her February 11 birthday in adopted hometown of Los Angeles, and she shared with us some of her inspirations, her powerful podcast, and some top face mask tips (photos below)! Q: How are you celebrating your birthday this year? Johanna: I wish we could…

February 3 is Dana’s birthday! Celebrating her over the miles as she shares with us — over Champagne and Chinese takeout — her inspirations, a favorite film, and two must-read biographies (plus a GREAT photo!). Q: How are you celebrating your birthday?? Dana: Since we have a curfew in France…

January 29 is Denielle Sachs’ birthday! To celebrate, I asked her to share with us some of the things that inspire her… Q: How are you celebrating your birthday? Denielle: Treasuring the little things. If this year has taught me anything, it is to take joy in the simple pleasures…

January 29 is Kim Ghattas’ birthday! To celebrate and toast her over the miles, I asked her to share a few insights and images… Beirut to D.C., a tale of two homes: Q: What are some of your more memorable birthday celebrations? Kim: I have had some crazy memorable birthdays…