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Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • Director of Public Affairs & Development, Hester Street, NYC

    Hester Street is seeking an experienced development and/or communications professional to lead our public affairs and development team and serve as a senior leader in the organization as we scale the reach and impact of Hester Street’s innovative work in New York City and nationwide. We are looking for someone with at least 6-10 years…

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  • Project Manager, Hester Street, NYC

    Hester Street is seeking an experienced urban planner, designer and/or community development professional to plan, manage and implement community-driven planning, design and development projects in New York City and nationwide. We are looking for someone with at least five years of work experience to join a growing, dynamic team that holds social justice as a…

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  • Project Manager, RiseBoro, NYC

    Rise with us! Be part of an organization whose mission is to unleash the potential of communities to thrive, no matter the odds. Since its inception, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors in an effort to serve as a comprehensive housing, health, and services agency for communities that have suffered…

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  • Profs. Fox Piven and Bhargava on the Presidential Elections in the Intercept

    The upcoming presidential elections could present a great test of American institutions. If the sitting US president loses the election and refuses to concede power — well, what happens? And how might he go about trying to pull it off? SLU professors Frances Fox Piven and Deepak Barghava tackled these questions in a recent article…

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