Know Who's Who With Lisa Hughes

Know Who's Who

They say it's not what you know, but who you know. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes thinks it's both. Check out links to some of the organizations she has been introduced to while speaking to people in our community worth knowing. Watch Lisa's latest interviews to the right of your screen. 
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Know Paul Epstein

May 2, 2008

Paul Epstein is a man on a very noble mission: to better the lives of local teenagers. He's a high school social worker, works with Big Brothers, co-founded the children's charitable organization 'A Foundation to be Named Later,' and now he's working to bring a first-of-its-kind teen center to Brookline. And oh yeah, he happens to be the twin brother of Red Sox G.M. Theo Epstein

 Watch: Lisa's Interview With Paul Epstein

 On His Mission To Build Teen Center
 On His Relationship With Theo
 On His Work With Local Teens
 On What Inspires Him
 Saskia Epstein: On Living And Working With Paul

Links:
Brookline Teen Center Initiative
A Foundation To Be Named Later

Know Nelson Bennett

April 16, 2008

Nelson Bennett shows kindness and respect to those who seek shelter at the Pine Street Inn, and he brings services to the most vulnerable people in Boston.

For more information about the work of the Pine Street Inn, click here.

Watch: Lisa's Interview With Nelson Bennett

Know Kai Leigh Harriott

April 5, 2008

Kai Leigh Harriott turns 8 in May 2008. We first heard her name five years ago when she became the victim of a random shooting. On April 6, she becomes the youngest person ever honored by the Urban League.

Watch: Lisa's interview with Kai Leigh 

Know Peter Reynolds

March 26, 2008

Local author, artist and businessman Peter Reynolds continues to inspire students and encourage them to follow their "North Star," which means to pursue what they love. Reynolds is the beloved children's book author of "North Star," "The Dot" and "-Ish."

Visit:
www.peterhreynolds.com
www.fablevision.com
The Blue Bunny Bookstore 

Watch: Lisa's Interview With Peter Reynolds

Know Jon Nir

March 7, 2008

Jon Nir is a Boston University graduate who is on the brink of joining American troops already serving in Iraq. Like many military couples, he and his girlfriend stand on opposite sides with their opinions of the War in Iraq.


Watch: Lisa's Full Interview With Jon Nir

Know 'Iraq Veterans Against The War'

March 6, 2008

Members of "Iraq Veterans Against The War" say it's their patriotic duty to speak out, saying troops should be pulled out of Iraq now. The group that began with eight former soldiers now has about 800 members.

Visit: "Iraq Veterans Against The War's Web site

Watch: Lisa's full report on the anti-war group

Know 'Operation Troop Support'

March 5, 2008

"Operation Troop Support's" mission is to get care packages to thousands of soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. For the group from Danvers, their growing mission is personal.

Visit: "Operation Troop Support's" Web site

Watch: Lisa's interview with "Operation Troop Support"

Know General Anthony Zinni

March 4, 2008

General Anthony Zinni, whose son is serving in Iraq, has been an outspoken critic of the war and has been a thorn in the Bush administration's side for five years. For Zinni, not speaking up was never an option.

Watch: Lisa's Full Interview With General Zinni

Know The Mannion Family

March 3, 2008

Maura and Jeff Brodeur are the parents of a wounded soldier. Their son Vincent Mannion suffered a traumatic brain injury when he walked into a booby trapped building in Tikrit. When Vincent came home from Iraq, his family was forced to fight to get what they believe is the best medical care for their son.

Watch: Lisa's Full Interview With The Mannion Family

Know Henry Santos

January 21, 2008

Professor Henry Santos now lives in Middleboro and is a professor emeritus at Bridgewater State College. But 56 years ago, before the fame and the tragedy, he was Dr. King's roommate and friend.

Watch: Complete Henry Santos Interview