Leader Interview: Celina Miranda, Recipient Of The Lewis Prize

The Lewis Prize for Music, which invests in music leaders to facilitate positive change and increase access to music education, announced its latest group of awardees in January of 2021.

We had the opportunity to connect with Celina Miranda, Ph.D., who draws on her extensive experience in youth development and philanthropy, as well as her own lived experience, in her current role as Executive Director of Hyde Square Task Force.

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How Gaming Can Inspire Creativity

Taking some quiet time can be a good way to create new connections, improve your overall wellbeing, and spark creative thoughts. The same can be said of quiet time’s distant cousin: gaming.

In a nutshell, gaming is a form of leisure in which the mind stays active. But while most games are safe and highly productive spaces for abstract and creative thinking, these potential benefits depend heavily on the type of game you’re playing.

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Boston-based media company Boston Compass Newspaper (BCN) announces debut web series “Defining Leadership: An Artist Interview Project.”

Since its inception in 2010, the Boston Compass Newspaper (BCN) has developed from a 1-page zine listing underground music shows to an 8-page paper featuring comics, articles, and art. The publication has always been about uniting underground art communities, and bringing people together in person. When the Covid-19 Pandemic hit, we were forced to reckon with the safety of our community, and underwent a heroic effort to create an online space for our content. Last year we launched a blog, a new brand, and an online calendar application, and this year we are excited to launch our first ever web series!

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