The telephone call came out of the blue. My good friend Alice Ewing wanted to know if I’d be interested in taking the reins of her Humans of Galveston blog on Facebook, no strings attached.
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I was already a big fan of the page, which shines a spotlight on the cool, quirky and laid-back residents and visitors to the island. It works like this: Walk up to a stranger, ask if I can ask a few questions and take some pictures. More often than not, people gladly agree to be interviewed.
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Since taking over Humans of Galveston in 2016, I’ve had the privilege of spotlighting scores of people from all backgrounds and walks of life, who open up and share their lives with a complete stranger.
The “Humans of” concept has spread worldwide, inspired by the success of Humans of New York, which garners millions of hits with its poignant portraits of people from around the globe. Now, Humans of Galveston is poised to take the next step of launching a website to compliment its presence on Facebook. I hope that you will continue to follow and support our heartfelt work.
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B.O.I. Robert “Bobby” Stanton is an award-winning writer/editor whose career has taken him on the ride of his life, working at newspapers and electronic media in journalism and media relations. He is a persuasive communicator with a strong background in writing, editing, photography and social media.
At every stop – The Galveston Daily News, The Houston Post, The Houston Chronicle, and Houston Community College - he lives and breathes the human connection.
In 2014, Robert won First Place in Deadline Writing by the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors. The award went to The Houston Chronicle news team for its coverage of a tragic Houston fire that killed four firefighters.
Robert’s work has also appeared in Xinhua News, Reuters News, Minority Business News, and other publications. His formula for success is simple: "Listen more than you talk, and give more than is expected." Everyone has a story to tell, and we are here to share it.
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