Stephen Paletta Could Host Give Up A Week, Get Back A Lifetime Program

Meet Philanthropist and Winner of Oprah's Big Give Show Yesterday Stephen Paletta welcomed us into his office so that we could interview him for the Bullying Behavior In America documentary. We were honored to hear about his two non-profit organizations (The International Education Exchange and GiveBack), his joy of being a husband and proud father of three daughters, and choosing between a life of "significance or success".

During the Q&A, Steve discussed the highs and lows of competing on Oprah's Big Give show and he shared his desire to develop his own reality TV program promoting volunteering, spiritual growth & healing, and giving back. Talk about divine intervention!

Today, we followed up with a 'Thank You' email and introduced Steve to a new program called 'Give Up A Week, Get Back A Lifetime' that we had created with him in mind. If all goes according to God's plan, we could be co-producing our first pilot program together in Haiti.

CEO of Urban League Interviews For Bullying Behavior In America Documentary

I Am The National Urban League Earlier today we filmed an interview session with Marc H. Morial, President & CEO of National Urban League, for the 'Bullying Behavior In America' documentary. In a distinguished professional career that has spanned 25 years, Mr. Morial has held roles as an Entrepreneur, Lawyer, Professor, Legislator, Mayor, and now current President of NUL, the nation’s largest civil rights organization. When asked what title he was most proud of? He simply smiled and replied, "Being a Dad".


Stacie J of Donald Trump's Apprentice 2 Show, and founder of The Jones Agency conducted the Q&A session with Mr. Morial at the NUL headquarters on Wall Street. The former Ford model, Subway franchise owner, and expert on Business was more than eager to learn about the Urban League Celebrity Empowerment Challenge initiative.

When the concept of a TV program with Mr. Morial and the Urban League was proposed after the filming, Stacie J openly welcomed the idea. It looks like we may have found our host of the 'Life After Football: The Plaxico Burress Story'.


Give A Child A Play Pals or Play Pretty Book Thank you Marc and Stacie J for endorsing our program and helping us to advocate for the education of children on the issue of bullying prevention and youth violence on various levels.

Alye & Her Friends Help Spread The Word About Bullying Prevention

The Girl With The Signs In case you haven't seen Alye Pollack's YouTube video called 'Words Do Hurt', she decided to take her heartfelt message to the streets of Westport, CT to share a very personal message against bullying and to get others involved in supporting the movement. We were blessed to meet Ariel Posner and her friend Saskia Pownall-Gray, who's father Dickon Pownall-Gray founded The Surviving Bullies Charity


I'm So Sorry, Alye! Our 4th day of filming started off with Alye and her close friends (Jessica and Ronan) making new signs at the Kruk's home. Then we walked around the small town of Westport getting signatures of support and talking to youths (Andrew and Dan) on the streets about the issue of bullying. Ronan even gave out "Free Hugs" to the girls who were kind enough to give us their time.


Words Do Hurt, Stop Bullying Thank you Ronan, Connor, Jo, Melly, Alye, and Jessica for helping us spread the word about bullying prevention.

Plaxico Burress & The Urban League In Partnership

11 a.m. Press Conference at The National Urban League It's 2:20 p.m. Monday, June 13th, and we just left the National Urban League headquarters in New York City. We were filming the LIVE press conference with Plaxico Burress, the former star football player for New York Giants.

In a commitment to volunteerism and community service, the standout wide receiver publicly announced a new partnership with the National Urban League and the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence.

"I want to see every child have a chance to succeed," Burress said. "I have an opportunity to make a difference, and the National Urban League is on the front lines, creating opportunities."


Plaxico Burress Speaks Out Publicly On Youth Empowerment In his first public appearance since his release from prison, Plaxico Burress vowed to become a role model for young people. "So many people have helped me along the way, and I'm grateful for the chance to do the same for other young people," he said. Paul Helmke, Tony Dungy, Marc H. Morial, and Magic Johnson (not present) will serve as mentors to Burress as he embarks on this heartfelt mission.


Mr. Burress Collaborates With the Urban League On The ULCEC Initiative Leading by example, the initiative enlists leaders and prominent figures in a joint effort with the UL to contribute their unique talents, resources and life lessons to:

• provide at-risk youth in urban communities with tools and resources to fight childhood obesity;
• mentor youth and young adults;
• promote mental and physical health and fitness for youth and young adults; and
• inspire positive, strategic choice and healthy relationships that support youth’s readiness for college, work and life.

Burress signed a pledge to spearhead and inspire the Urban League Celebrity Empowerment Challenge, including a commitment to mentor youth and young adults on the principles of the campaign. Burress also partnered with the Brady Center to combat gun violence.

Welcome To The Evensong Service at Stanwich Congregational Church

A Family That Prays Together Stays Together It's day 3 of filming and the Kruk family invited us to attend Sunday afternoon worship service with them at Stanwich Congregational Church in Greenwich, CT.

The Evensong service didn't start until 5:30p.m., but we decided to visit the Prayer Garden with Pastor Chuck and Audra first. How do you cope with your child experiencing 'Bullying Behavior In America'? You consult Pastor Chuck and simply pray about it.


Evensong Service at Stanwich Congregational Church Pastor Chuck Davis is an experienced pastor, teacher, and missionary who serves as the senior pastor of Stanwich Congregational Church. He immediately embraced the Play Pretty, Play Pals Project and welcomed our camera into the sanctuary.


Alye Pollack Sings To 'Make A Change' Outside the beautiful church, Alye shares her passion for singing and the lyrics to a song she wrote with her friend Tracy Boyer called 'Make A Change'. She's excited to produce the song with Surron Music & Publishing Company and her stepfather on drums.

Young Social Activist Shares The Spotlight With Her Family

Meet The Kruk Family It's day 2 of filming and we decided to spend the day with Alye at her home hanging out with her mother (Audra Kruk), stepfather (Jason Kruk), and younger brother (Dylan).

For eighth-grade Connecticut student Alye Pollack, daily life at Bedford Middle School involved being tormented and called names by her classmates. The relentless teasing had made Pollack depressed; she had even considered cutting to cope with the pain.

Now her mother shares a very personal message against bullying and discusses the impact of Alye's YouTube video, which had drawn the attention of news outlets like CBS' "The Early Show" and over a half million viewers offline and online.

Bullying Behavior In America Features Alye Pollack

Hi! My Name Is Alye Pollack Meet the young social activist who helped launch an anti-bullying campaign movement. We had the pleasure of interviewing Alye during softball practice where she shared her personal story of being bullied.

During the softball game, we got a glimpse into the outgoing personality of Alye as she chatted with teammates between innings. As you can see from her brightly colored socks, she's very comfortable standing out from the crowd.


Now Alye's at bat and her softball team is down by 4 runs. There's a runner on 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs. Can she help her teammates to victory? To be continued...