The images of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and now Maria are so fresh in our minds. First victims expressing how appreciative they are for surviving, then moving on to talk about their loss. But its seldom in terms of monetary possessions. Tears flow when they recount the photographs, the birth announcements, the family bible-now gone. These are the things that hold our memories, key reminders of our identity. Memories tell us where we have been and who we are. That’s why Alzheime

What do these women have in common? They are leaders in their field. They have created businesses that are wildly successful. And their background is in STEM. Gerianne Dipiano, the CEO of FemmePharma Global Healthcare Inc., has a doctorate in Science. Bernice Dapaah, CEO of the Ghana Bamboo Bike Initiative, has a background in engineering and design. Nina Ahmad, who is Philadelphia’s Deputy Mayor of Community Engagement, has her Ph.D. in chemistry. The STEM connection struck

In July on our most recent trip to Anguilla, we decided to do a video not just of the Island’s beauty but of its history. Our visit coincided with the 50th year of the Anguilla Revolution. A video was something we had never tried before . It was as if we knew. My oldest shot and edited the video, the youngest did the stage direction and I wrote. In telling the story I incorporated a bit of the current reparations movement in the Carribbean led by CARICOM and scholar and hist