Today on JustLove, we begin with a conversation with Professor Kevin Foster, Ph.D., of the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Foster shares with us his expertise on African Diaspora Studies and the particular history of the Juneteenth holiday, which first began in 1865. Then, Jeff and Jonaan, a “Big” and “Little” respectively from Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring, join us to talk about the significance of Father’s Day. Their program provides mentors to children in need of reliable adult figures in their lives. Professor Kevin Foster, Ph.D., is the Associate Chair of the African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Jeff and Jonaan are…

On today’s episode of JustLove, we are joined by Helen Jaccard, the Project Manager of the Veterans for Peace Golden Rule Project. She talks to us about “The Golden Rule Sailboat,” which originally set sail in 1958 and recently arrived in New York Harbor, the mission of the project, and the future of peace activism. We also speak with Prof. Paul Marshall, Ph.D., who is the Director of the Religious Freedom Insitute’s South & Southeast Asia Action Team about the recent designation by the U.S. Commission on Religious Freedom of India as a “Country of Particular Concern.” Helen Jaccard is the Project Manager for the Golden Rule Project by Veterans…

On today’s recording of JustLove, we observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in a conversation with Wayne Ho, CEO and President of the Chinese American Planning Council. He speaks with us about persistent challenges that confront AAPI communities in this country. An occurrence that has affected too many in our nation, we turn our attention to the horrific number of over 200 mass shootings that have taken place so far this year. Professor Emeritus of the State University of New York, Cortland, Robert J. Spitzer, Ph.D., joins our call to talk about the surprising history of gun rights, regulations, and the current state of political discourse on the…

For today’s episode of JustLove, we are joined by Prof. Xiaolin Shi, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor at Northeastern University. Dr. Shi is a professor of Labor, Demographics, and Economics and discusses with us the shrinking population of China, its causes, and its social and economic ramifications. We are also joined by Prof. Kevin Ahern, Ph.D., Co-Chair of the Dorothy Day Guild and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Manhattan College. He now serves as the Director of the Dorothy Day Center at the college and provides some insight into the recent developments in the cause for her canonization. Dr. Xiaolin Shi is a Professor of Labor, Demographics, and Economics at…

This week on JustLove, we talk about the fulfilling work of volunteerism with Stephanie Osterland, MA, CEO of Habitat for Humanity’s Detroit Chapter. Habitat for Humanity is one of the best-known volunteer-powered organizations dedicated to providing decent housing across the world. We also talk with Monica Braun, who is a Christian Relationship Coach and author of “From Toxic to Soulmate Love.” She joins us to discuss the concept of intentional dating and the work that comes before the wedding. You can find a link to Monica’s “Soul to Soul Coaching” Dating Coaching Package here. Stephanie Osterland, MA, is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Detroit. Monica Braun is a Christian…