“INSIDE OUT gives everyone the opportunity to share their portrait and make a statement for what they stand for. It is a global platform for people to share their untold stories and transform messages of personal identity into works of public art.”

“Suitcase Stories® is a signature program of the International Institute of New England. It raises the profile of refugees and immigrants while strengthening community through the art of storytelling.”

The Youth Awards honors and funds “Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community.” Application deadline is October 15.

“Iyakaremye had experienced first hand how difficult it is to live in Concord without a license. She said she got a job at one point, but was only able to make it a month without reliable transportation.” – Concord Monitor

In the wake of the recent shootings in Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton, we continue to ask the questions of “Why?” and “What can be done to prevent this?” During this webinar, Mary McCord, Legal Director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) and Visiting Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, will talk about the rise in extremism and what proactive steps can be taken at local, state and national levels to not only counter extremism but also to provide respect and healing.