“Reggae Against Racism – Then and Now” – An interview with David Hinds of Steel Pulse

Rock Against Racism (RAR) was born in 1976 at a moment of moral urgency in the United Kingdom—when racist violence was rising on the streets and the far-right National Front was gaining ground at the ballot box. What began as a cultural response quickly became a movement: between 1976 and 1982, RAR activists organized carnivals, … Read more

“Regeneration as a Journey” – An Interview with Lucia Lauro

We met Lucia Lauro a little over four years ago when she was blazing a trail of social-entrepreneurship in the heart of Palermo’s Ballaro neighborhood – with Al Fresco Bistrot, Cotti in Fragranza, and Casa San Francesco Rooms. Now, she’s helping other social entrepreneurs improve their game as a strategic adviser and project manager with … Read more

“Respect, Rights, and Regeneration” – An Interview with Leoluca Orlando

Leoluca Orlando is a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and the former long-serving Mayor of Palermo, widely celebrated for his transformative leadership in revitalizing the Sicilian capital. During his tenure, Orlando spearheaded a comprehensive regeneration of the city, pulling it out of the dark shadow of Mafia dominance and systemic corruption that had plagued … Read more