by Yelaine Aguilar | Aug 22, 2025
I miss it already – people in suits, hanging onto the metro handlebars as they read a book with a concentration reserved for college students on finals week. Hoping from Smithsonian to Smithsonian, not caring about the sun beaming down at me in the National Mall. D.C....
by Yari Sissoko | Aug 21, 2025
If public interest communications were the final boss in a video game and I had to train someone to tackle it, I would equip them with just two things: heart and hope. These tools will help you accomplish even the most challenging communications missions. As I look...
by Troy Cleaton | Aug 21, 2025
As my time as a 2025 summer Karel fellow comes to an end, I can honestly say that I will not leave empty-handed. I have been equipped with the tools to continue to advance my communications skills, better engage with the communities I intend to collaborate with, and...
by Natalie Gerads | Aug 20, 2025
This summer, I learned that public interest communications is much more than managing urgent crises, it’s about telling the full story of local leadership. Everyday wins often go unnoticed, but for local leaders, sharing these stories can make the difference between...
by Jabari Daye | Aug 20, 2025
Over the past two months with the Frank Karel Fellowship and Martha’s Table, I’ve grown in ways I never imagined. As a 20-year-old Black man who has faced poverty and food insecurity growing up, this experience wasn’t just another internship it was personal. I saw...
by Gubat Abdullaev | Aug 19, 2025
As my internship at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on two transformative takeaways that will guide me long after this summer ends. Yes, I’ve come to understand the power of public interest...
