Today’s Solutions: March 18, 2024

Social Justice

Read about the newest efforts to overthrow systemic inequalities and address injustices in terms of wealth, opportunities, and privileges to make the world a better place.

Formerly homeless guides offer

Formerly homeless guides offer unique experiences of iconic cities

In cities across the world, the streets tell stories—stories of triumph over adversity, resilience, and transformation. Invisible Cities, a breakthrough organization, transforms these stories into one-of-a-kind walking tours conducted by former homeless guides. Let's look at the transforming Read More...

Paws and pages: the Worcester

Paws and pages: the Worcester Library's feline solution for overdue fees

In the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, a unique and touching program is enthralling the neighborhood, demonstrating that sometimes all it takes to repair overdue library items is a touch of feline charm. Worcester Public Library's 'March Meowness' campaign is transforming the way library fines Read More...

The surprising compatibility o

The surprising compatibility of co-CEOs from different generations

At the heart of The Harris Poll is an unorthodox leadership team that defies generational assumptions. Will Johnson, who straddles the millennial and Gen X generations, teams up with seasoned CEO John Gerzema, a baby boomer with two decades of expertise. Together, they navigate the obstacles of Read More...

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Celebrating International Women's Day: this year's theme and transformative solutions

International Women's Day, observed on March 8 every year, has a rich history that dates back over a century. The origins of this day are disputed, with some claiming it started with socialist women and textile workers in New York in 1909 or was proposed as a global holiday by anti-fascist and Read More...

Baltimore takes on homelessnes

Baltimore takes on homelessness with an $18 million initiative 

Baltimore's leaders overcame opposition to reach a revolutionary $18.4 million agreement. The 4-1 vote demonstrates the city's commitment to combating homelessness. Despite pushback from Council President Nick Mosby, the vote illustrates that municipal leadership is determined to keep promises made Read More...

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$1 billion donation changes lives of Albert Einstein College of Medicine students

Ruth Gottesman, a former Albert Einstein College of Medicine professor and widow of Wall Street financier David 'Sandy' Gottesman, announced an unprecedented $1 billion commitment to the Bronx-based college. This groundbreaking contribution eliminates tuition costs for four-year students and Read More...

Restitution of Asante Kingdom

Restitution of Asante Kingdom treasures: US museum returns stolen artifacts after 150 years

In a historic event, the Asante kingdom of Ghana welcomed the return of seven royal treasures seized by British colonial forces 150 years ago and kept at the Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles since the 1960s. This is a significant development in the ongoing global campaign Read More...

Former Japanese American deten

Former Japanese American detention site becomes national park

The Amache National Historic Site in southeastern Colorado has been officially recognized as one of America's national parks. Amache, founded during World War II, was one of the locations where thousands of Japanese Americans were incarcerated and imprisoned. It is now transitioning from a sad Read More...

Transforming healthcare throug

Transforming healthcare through the All of Us initiative

In an unprecedented move, the All of Us program, a gigantic US project led by the National Institutes of Health, is altering the landscape of genetic research. This ambitious endeavor, funded by more than $3.1 billion, aims to enroll one million people from historically underrepresented ethnic and Read More...

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Why culturally diverse datasets are critical for training AI

In the constantly evolving field of artificial intelligence, the demand to embrace cultural diversity in training datasets is more than a suggestion; it is a global need. A new study by the University of Copenhagen and AI start-up Anthropic revealed a startling reality: Large Language Models (LLMs) Read More...