At Howard University, Nikole Hannah-Jones will launch the Center for Journalism and Democracy to train reporters.

We’re sorry to report that we’ve had no adoptions this past week. But we still have a number of wonderful pets in need of homes.

Shoe designer Kenneth Cole recently started the Mental Health Coalition, a nonprofit aimed at changing the stigma around mental health issues.

There is plenty of room for women right now at Vineyard House, the Island’s only sober living facility.

Sculpture and jewelry by Ronni Simon, archival photographs — and of course the calendar that was such a labor of love for the late Peter Simon — all can be found at the Simon Gallery these days.