Tag Archives: Rising Class
Mission Moment: We are the Rising Class
Happy belated Valentine’s Day to all of Boston Rising’s friends. It’s a complicated holiday, but I’m a big fan of things that make us focus on whatever love we’re blessed to have in our lives. The mission moment this week … Continue reading
Talia Rivera: Black Boys and Education
My son will be going into the 6th grade in September. Like me, he is Black. I am hastily looking for the right junior high school for him to attend. A school that fits who he is. Danny is very … Continue reading
Audrey Jordan: Being Who You Are and Acting Accordingly
Along with reciprocity, at the top of Boston Rising’s list of values is integrity. What do we mean by integrity? Walking our talk, doing what we say we will do, speaking truth to power, being who we say we are. … Continue reading
Tiziana Dearing: The Very Poor, the Middle Class and the Real Economic Challenge of 2012
Originally published in the Huffington Post The Republican presidential race is giving those of us focused on poverty a lot of fodder. The latest comes courtesy of Mitt Romney in Florida with his now-famous, if unfortunate, sound bite, “I’m not … Continue reading
Mission Moment: Stories of Rising
Dear Friends, Unbelievably, 1/12th of 2012 already is behind us. The bridge between past and future is what’s on my mind as I write this week’s mission moment. As most Bostonians know, former Mayor Kevin White passed at the end … Continue reading
Mission Moment: A New Year for Rising
Dear Friends, Happy 2012 to you. This truly is a year for rising. My mission moment comes to you this week courtesy of Boston Mayor, Tom Menino. I had the privilege of being at his State of the City address … Continue reading
Tiziana Dearing: Keeping the Faith
“Oh, you better watch out, you better not cry…” “Teacher says, ‘Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings…’” “Mom, how does Santa get around the fire in the fireplace without getting burned?” “[Bleep] Santa. He never brings … Continue reading
Mission Moment: The Truth About Rising
Dear Friends, As you know, my team has invited me to share a “mission moment” with you in each newsletter. Thank you to the many of you who sent me your comments about the Empire State Building mission moment. Clearly, … Continue reading
Bill Traynor: No One Rises Alone
Bill Traynor is the Co-Facilitator, with Frankie Blackburn, of the Connectivity Task Force at Boston Rising. The Task Force is staffed by Talia Rivera and includes Imari Paris Jeffries, Paul Johnson, Chrismaldi Vasquez, Alice Stein, Damon Cox and Brittany Parker … Continue reading
Mission Moment: Introducing the Rising Class
Dear Friends, My team here at Boston Rising has invited me to share a “mission moment” with you in each newsletter. There couldn’t be a more appropriate time of year to focus on Boston Rising’s mission and the small ways … Continue reading