Tap dancing for change

"Dance like you mean it." 12/6/17 Tapping for Justice While working for the Seattle Police Department, Melba Mitchell-Ayco wanted a way to give back to the city's youth and close the gap for underserved communities. She founded Northwest Tap Connection, a dance studio in Seattle dedicated to teaching students about issues of race and social justice, all the while dancing at a high level.  Turning Gas Guzzlers Into Clean Machines in Mexico City In Mexico City, more than 3.5 million cars navigate the streets, plazas and avenues of North America's most populous urban area. That makes for a ton of exhaust, but luckily, there's a solution to this environmental problem. Enter engineer/auto mechanic Alvaro de la Paz and computer scientist Hector Ruiz. Together, they're transforming old gasoline-fueled automobiles into electric cars. How a Golfer Lost His Sight and Became a Champion When he was 19 years old, Jeremy Poincenot began losing his vision. Already a talented golfer, Poincenot was afraid that he wouldn't be able to continue playing the sport he loved most. But one year later, with a little encouragement from his mother, Poincenot went to the driving range. Soon he resolved to compete again. So Poincenot, with his father as his coach, caddy and guide, set off on a journey to play in the World Blind Golf Championship. The pair did more than play: they won. This Great Big Story is a paid contribution by JCPenney. Shop MSX by Michael Strahan exclusively at JCPenney. Copyright © 2016 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list