by Jonathan Carone | Feb 9, 2022 | Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good
Although my introduction to Black Love Day/Akoma happened several years ago, the impact of the experience still resonates with me today. A group of close friends and I gathered on a chilly February evening in a southside home whose warmth came not from the heating...
by Jonathan Carone | Jan 19, 2022 | Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good
American television shows often reflect underlying themes about family and culture. For instance, on The Simpsons there is a sharp contrast between the Simpsons and the Flanders. Both families experience joys and struggles throughout their combined history as...
by Jonathan Carone | Jan 5, 2022 | Imagine the Possibilities, Neighborhood Well-being, Pursue the Common Good, Uncategorized
Consider this: hopeful people in a hopeful neighborhood can cause harm while trying to do good. For those of us seeking to cultivate hope in our neighborhoods, this is a cautionary word. After all, the last thing we want to do is harm our community while trying to...
by Jonathan Carone | Mar 2, 2021 | Imagine the Possibilities, Neighborhood Well-being, Pursue the Common Good
There are many times when making a difference in your neighborhood only requires a little time and a little effort. Elbow grease, helping hands, and goodwill really do go a long way. But there are times when a group of neighbors come together to pursue the common good...
by Jonathan Carone | Feb 9, 2021 | Imagine the Possibilities, Neighborhood Well-being, Pursue the Common Good
A hopeful neighborhood is one where neighbors create and work a plan together in pursuit of the common good of their neighborhood. But if you’ve ever made and worked a plan, then you know the sober (and perhaps exciting) truth of the old Robert Burns maxim: The best...
