Children’s author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, veterans theater, and wedding gown maker Lora Van Lear
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VAUNDA MICHEAUX NELSON
Children’s author VAUNDA MICHEAUX NELSON shares how her writing stems from learning about her heroes.
“Learning about my own family history and the history of others, I think, gives me hope when I see what’s possible.”
VETERAN THEATER
An Iraq combat vet and his bomb-sniffing dog use theater to tell their story.
“It’s the type of theater I think all artists want to do. We want to effect a change in our audience’s minds. And suddenly, I was seeing that happen right in front of me.”
LORA VAN LEAR
Lora Van Lear shares the creative process behind her stunning custom wedding gowns.