Born Country but Raised an Activist: Catherine Coleman Flowers of the Biden Climate Task Force Uncovers “America’s Dirty Secret” in “Bloody Lowndes,” Alabama

“Because I’m country!” Said Catherine Coleman Flowers when asked why she was passionate about working for rural communities as an environmental justice advocate. Growing up in the “Black Belt” region of Alabama, which is known for its rich dark soil, Flowers fell in love with the environment that enveloped her. “I just loved nature and…

Not Your Grandfather’s Rotary Club: How One Kansas Farm Kid, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist Led the Way to a New Rotary Club Vision

This is the unusual journey of Steve Bender, who came from the typical, hard-working Midwest to lead one of the most creative and effective Rotary clubs, the Rotary Club of Newport Beach. Not only is this Rotary club addressing the usual global challenges, but they are also leading the implementation of solutions on LGBTQ+ issues,…