Carrie Johnson

Oct 23, 2024 | fordhamobserver.com | Carrie Johnson

If life were a gem, diamonds couldn’t even compare in value. The story of “Our Town” by Thorton Wilder evokes this and similar witticisms about the gift of life. Through beautiful storytelling and sad moments, Wilder’s writing reminds us of life’s joy. The main character is an unnamed, reliable and descriptive narrator who tells stories of the daily life of families in Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire.

Oct 17, 2024 | nlc.org | Carrie Johnson |NLC Partnerships

Author: Carrie Johnson, AVP, External Affairs Federal Relations at AT&TFootball season is well underway, with Friday night lights, Saturday college rivalries, and Sunday afternoon gridiron clashes drawing fan bases of all sizes to cheer for their teams.   In addition, with holiday festivals and community parades, local communities are seeing more crowds and celebrations.

Sep 12, 2023 | opb.org | Carrie Johnson

This story originally appeared on Underscore.news. Hailing from the Cherokee Nation and west Texas, Ronda Rutledge is the first Indigenous person to lead Ecotrust as executive director. With an extensive background in nonprofit management and other leadership roles, Rutledge hopes to further projects in the program in her new position.

Sep 5, 2023 | underscore.news | Carrie Johnson

Underscore NewsHailing from the Cherokee Nation and west Texas, Ronda Rutledge is the first Indigenous person to lead Ecotrust as executive director. With an extensive background in nonprofit management and other leadership roles, Rutledge hopes to further projects in the program in her new position. For over 30 years, Ecotrust has worked to “inspire fresh thinking that creates economic opportunity, social equity, and environmental well-being,” according to its mission statement.

Aug 25, 2023 | underscore.news | Carrie Johnson

Underscore News For centuries, tribes in the area now called Portland gathered at an ancient encampment called Neerchokiko for trade and community building. With colonization, that place was lost to Native people. But as of this summer, Neerchokiko is owned outright by the Native American Youth and Family Center – an accomplishment that many say fits within the Land Back movement. Today, the 10-acre spot is home to the organization's offices, gardens and community center.