Local Heroestag:www.kcet.org,2010-01-19:/socal/local_heroes//12662013-05-10T17:31:06ZLocal Heroes recognizes activists, educators, community leaders and visionaries -- the ones doing the critical work that many times goes unrecognized. The project includes a reception and an awards program to salute the accomplishments and services of men and women who are making a significant impact in Southern California communities.Movable Type Pro 4.38Local Hero: Harry Corretag:www.kcet.org,2013:/socal/local_heroes//1266.589712013-05-03T16:00:00Z2013-05-10T17:31:06Z "My goal is to help as many Veterans as possible in any way within my authority." Having served as a World War II veteran and prisoner-of-war, Harry Corre knows all too well what soldiers have been through....
"My goal is to help as many Veterans as possible in any way within my authority." Having served as a World War II veteran and prisoner-of-war, Harry Corre knows all too well what soldiers have been through....
Read the full articleLocal Hero: Janice Kamenir-Rezniktag:www.kcet.org,2013:/socal/local_heroes//1266.589702013-05-03T16:00:00Z2013-05-10T17:31:36ZFighting against genocide and mass atrocities is at the heart of Janice Kamenir-Reznik and Jewish World Watch (JWW), the nonprofit she co-founded and serves as president.
Fighting against genocide and mass atrocities is at the heart of Janice Kamenir-Reznik and Jewish World Watch (JWW), the nonprofit she co-founded and serves as president.
Read the full articleLocal Hero: Nobuko Miyamototag:www.kcet.org,2013:/socal/local_heroes//1266.589692013-05-03T16:00:00Z2013-05-03T18:16:07ZIn a city where cultures often collide, Nobuko Miyamoto, artistic director and founder of Great Leap, has set out to harmonize relations through the use of the performing arts.
In a city where cultures often collide, Nobuko Miyamoto, artistic director and founder of Great Leap, has set out to harmonize relations through the use of the performing arts.
Read the full articleLocal Hero: Madame Sosei Matsumototag:www.kcet.org,2013:/socal/local_heroes//1266.589682013-05-03T16:00:00Z2013-05-03T21:18:33ZJapanese Tea Ceremony Master Madame Sosei Matsumoto has paved the way for the preservation and recognition of the little-known Japanese art form known as chado, or "way of tea,"in the United States.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Master Madame Sosei Matsumoto has paved the way for the preservation and recognition of the little-known Japanese art form known as chado, or "way of tea,"in the United States.
Read the full articleLocal Heroes: Gail Farbertag:www.kcet.org,2013:/socal/local_heroes//1266.569412013-03-01T17:00:00Z2013-03-23T00:32:45Z"Inspiration is born of passion and I am passionate about inspiring women to seek and succeed in non-traditional roles."
"Inspiration is born of passion and I am passionate about inspiring women to seek and succeed in non-traditional roles."
Read the full articleLocal Hero: Belinda Smith Walkertag:www.kcet.org,2013:/socal/local_heroes//1266.567962013-03-01T17:00:00Z2013-03-06T01:13:25Z"America's promise - opportunity - is the best hope for mankind's future. For all to survive, we each must bring opportunity to those who have it least."
"America's promise - opportunity - is the best hope for mankind's future. For all to survive, we each must bring opportunity to those who have it least."
Read the full articleLocal Hero: Angeles Echols-Browntag:www.kcet.org,2013:/socal/local_heroes//1266.556102013-02-01T17:00:00Z2013-02-07T23:08:02ZMrs. Angeles Echols-Brown and her Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization, Educating Young Minds (EYM), are building a better tomorrow for inner-city students.
Mrs. Angeles Echols-Brown and her Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization, Educating Young Minds (EYM), are building a better tomorrow for inner-city students.
Read the full articleLocal Hero: Dr. Richard Allen Williamstag:www.kcet.org,2013:/socal/local_heroes//1266.556092013-02-01T17:00:00Z2013-02-11T22:52:04ZRichard Allen Williams, MD, FACC and FAHA, has made it his mission to improve the health of all people while recognizing the particular medical issues affecting African Americans and other minorities through his nonprofit organization, Minority Health Institute, Inc. (MHI).
Richard Allen Williams, MD, FACC and FAHA, has made it his mission to improve the health of all people while recognizing the particular medical issues affecting African Americans and other minorities through his nonprofit organization, Minority Health Institute, Inc. (MHI).
Read the full articleLocal Hero: Sgt. Joe G. Lealtag:www.kcet.org,2012:/socal/local_heroes//1266.501072012-09-14T19:00:00Z2013-02-27T19:28:16Z"The words homeless and veteran should never go together. So no red tape is how I operate, helping save our lost at any cost. Hooah!"
"The words homeless and veteran should never go together. So no red tape is how I operate, helping save our lost at any cost. Hooah!"
Read the full articleLocal Hero: Carlos Vaqueránotag:www.kcet.org,2012:/socal/local_heroes//1266.501022012-09-14T19:00:00Z2013-02-27T19:27:53ZCarlos Antonio H. Vaqueráno is a crusader of human, legal and social justice, and political representation among Central Americans and Latinos.
Carlos Antonio H. Vaqueráno is a crusader of human, legal and social justice, and political representation among Central Americans and Latinos.
Read the full articleBeit T'Shuvah, Renowned L.A. Treatment Center, Receives Extreme Makeovertag:www.kcet.org,2012:/socal/local_heroes//1266.481682012-07-20T18:05:44Z2012-07-20T21:40:10ZSubstance abuse facilities typically focus on helping individuals get better in a safe environment but overlook the aesthetics of the individual's surroundings. Beit T'Shuvah in L.A. has taken a big step further, thanks to 70 designers. Reut R. Cohenhttp://www.kcet.org/user/profile/RCohen
Substance abuse facilities typically focus on helping individuals get better in a safe environment but overlook the aesthetics of the individual's surroundings. Beit T'Shuvah in L.A. has taken a big step further, thanks to 70 designers.
Read the full articleLocal Hero: Ivy Bottinitag:www.kcet.org,2012:/socal/local_heroes//1266.463112012-06-01T16:00:00Z2012-09-14T21:11:38Z"My life is an ongoing adventure. While studying art at Pratt Institutio¬¬n, I learned to get out of my own way; those words shaped my life. For 50 years, my passion has been equal rights for women, lesbians and gay men, and it continues."
"My life is an ongoing adventure. While studying art at Pratt Institutio¬¬n, I learned to get out of my own way; those words shaped my life. For 50 years, my passion has been equal rights for women, lesbians and gay men, and it continues."
Read the full articleLocal Hero: Steven Llanusatag:www.kcet.org,2012:/socal/local_heroes//1266.463082012-06-01T16:00:00Z2012-09-27T19:54:58Z"With my husband Glenn Miya and our sons, we live everyday honestly and openly. Hopefully, we show society that our family is more like theirs than they thought, and that they're more like us than they imagined."
"With my husband Glenn Miya and our sons, we live everyday honestly and openly. Hopefully, we show society that our family is more like theirs than they thought, and that they're more like us than they imagined."
Read the full articleLocal Hero: Annette Shapirotag:www.kcet.org,2012:/socal/local_heroes//1266.444152012-05-01T16:00:00Z2012-10-09T18:01:14ZAnnette Shapiro is founder and president of the board of Beit T'Shuvah, a Los Angeles-based treatment center and full-service congregation.
Annette Shapiro is founder and president of the board of Beit T'Shuvah, a Los Angeles-based treatment center and full-service congregation.
Read the full articleLocal Heroes: Abner D. and Roslyn Goldstine tag:www.kcet.org,2012:/socal/local_heroes//1266.444132012-05-01T16:00:00Z2012-10-09T17:56:33ZIn 2007, the Goldstine's established the Abner D. and Roslyn Goldstine Fund for Holocaust Survivors through the nonprofit organization, Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles (JFS).
In 2007, the Goldstine's established the Abner D. and Roslyn Goldstine Fund for Holocaust Survivors through the nonprofit organization, Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles (JFS).