We all saw the video of California Senator Alex Padilla being strong-armed out of press conference room, taken out to the hallway, shoved face-down onto the floor and handcuffed behind his back. We saw how he clearly stated his name as they shoved him out the door, “I’m … Senator … Alex .. Padilla,” as he gasped for breath. No matter, they man-handled him out and treated him … [Read more...] about Alex Padilla’s experience means we must change the narrative – NOW.
How Bertha Tobias went from Namibia public school to Rhodes Scholar.
Bertha Tobias was an intern for Told They Can't. She is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College, my alma mater. After I read her story in the alumni magazine, I contacted her immediately—I knew the documentary would resonate with her. Told They Can't is much more than a film; it's a movement. As such, we are always seeking individuals like her to join us to share the message … [Read more...] about How Bertha Tobias went from Namibia public school to Rhodes Scholar.
From the hood to world-class medical research.
BY: Esteban G. Burchard, MD, MPH In June of 1995, I began my medical internship at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston. I was one of the top medical students in my class at Stanford. As a result, I was selected as one of 42 interns nationwide to begin residency at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital, which was widely regarded as the nation's top … [Read more...] about From the hood to world-class medical research.