Charity and activism
Anything to do with Charity and activism
Jany
@Jany -
3 days ago
A moment that changed me: I thought I’d find paradise in Canada – instead I got a drunk who calle...
After two years as a queer Syrian refugee in Lebanon, I was happy to escape the homophobia of the Middle East. But I hadn’t reckoned on the racism of the westThe guard’s name was Michael, which in Lebanese Arabic is pronounced Michelle. He stopped our car at …
5 minutes read
George
@George -
3 days ago
He wanted his company to be the Etsy of Afghanistan. Now it has a crucial new mission
As international charities pulled out or faced funding issues after the Taliban takeover, Aseel, an online business that sells local crafts, wondered: Could it help ease the rising wave of hunger?
6 minutes read
Elliott
@Elliott -
7 days ago
After queen's death, Britons say: We need to talk about the monarchy
Amid an economic crisis and waning support for a monarchical system, when the queen's mourning period ends, some Britons think it's time to talk about the monarchy.
8 minutes read
Felicita
@Felicita -
8 days ago
The World Has Reached Peak Attenborough
The British documentarian is a national treasure. But soaring strings and stunning drone shots feel frozen in an earlier era of climate activism.
7 minutes read
Rowan
@Rowan -
9 days ago
Who is Yvon Chouinard? The Patagonia founder who gave away his company to trust fighting climate ...
The billionaire founder began his career as a blacksmith before he launched the outdoor clothing company
3 minutes read
Izaiah
@Izaiah -
11 days ago
Superstar Angélique Kidjo sings at the 1000th Tiny Desk — and speaks from her heart
in an exclusive interview, the 5-time Grammy award-winning Beninese singer talks about her music, her activism and the honor of performing at the 1,000th Tiny Desk Concert ("I'm speechless!")
7 minutes read
Giovanni
@Giovanni -
12 days ago
Putin unveils enormous Ferris wheel in Moscow as Russian troops retreat in Ukraine
Russian strongman Vladimir Putin spent Saturday opening a new Ferris wheel in Moscow.Putin joined Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, via video conference, for the ceremony, Russian state media reported."It is a unique [construction], 140 meters high. There is noth…
2 minutes read
Joe
@Joe -
13 days ago
Dem governor jeered for discussing civility at Kansas State Fair
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and her challenger, Attorney General Derek Schmidt, showed up for two different debates Saturday morning at the Kansas State Fair. The 90-minute exchange was an opportunity for Kelly to lean into her four-year record as governor. A …
4 minutes read
Liliane
@Liliane -
13 days ago
Why Is Faith So Important?
God requires faith from us so the labor of salvation might remain squarely on Christ’s back. Faith’s function is humbly to receive what grace offers.
5 minutes read
Leda
@Leda -
15 days ago
An outspoken prince, King Charles may have to bite his tongue - Reuters UK
Throughout his long wait to ascend the throne, King Charles stood out for his outspoken views on everything from climate change to architecture. Now…/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/MV5XUUI5FBIVPNC4V3ZQI4ZXT4.jpg)
8 minutes read
George
@George -
16 days ago
Billie Jean King Says Serena Has A Special ‘Magic’ That Makes Her The Best Of All Time
Billie Jean King thinks Serena's serve was the 'best ever' but that there is so much more that makes her a legend.
7 minutes read
Elaina
@Elaina -
16 days ago
Climate statements take centre stage at Midwinter Ball in protest over oil and gas sponsorship
Greens leader Adam Bandt’s wife, Claudia Perkins, and Senator Sarah Hanson-Young wear dresses with slogans calling for end of fossil fuelsFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our free news app, morning email briefing …
3 minutes read
Rahsaan
@Rahsaan -
17 days ago
Michael Flynn: From government insider to holy warrior
The people under the revival tent hooted as Michael Flynn strode across the stage, bopping and laughing, singing the refrain into his microphone and...
22 minutes read
Juliet
@Juliet -
18 days ago
Goal! Why the world’s biggest footballers are swapping kits for fits
From Son Heung-min scoring at Burberry and Calvin Klein, to Gucci going in on Grealish, soccer stars are are taking over fashion right now
5 minutes read
Elian
@Elian -
19 days ago
The people making a difference: the climate activist fighting fossil fuel giants
Nick Hodgkinson gave up his job when his health worsened, and began campaigning to halt climate change. Now it is his turn to be treatedNick Hodgkinson has a dark sense of humour, which comes in useful during his climate change activism.Take the time the 59-y…
4 minutes read
Liliane
@Liliane -
23 days ago
Dallas Black Chamber amplifies support Black businesses and nonprofits - The Dallas Morning News
Wednesday's leadership summit also included an appearance by Opal Lee, the grandmother of the Juneteenth holiday, and a keynote by Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt.../cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/dmn/27KTNZLNM5HKDDJI6RX7H45YII.jpg)
4 minutes read
Colin
@Colin -
20 days ago
Vogue editor Edward Enninful: ‘Impostor syndrome is what drives me’
Fashion has to be fun, says Edward Enninful, but it can also bring about change. He talks to Eva Wiseman about how being gay, Black and an immigrant guide his visionOne Wednesday morning in 2020 the editor-in-chief of British Vogue was on his way to work. It …
12 minutes read
Nestor
@Nestor -
22 days ago
Meet The Company Amplifying The Social Impact Passions Of Lumineers, Dead & Co., Other Clients
Activist, which rigorously supports social impact initiatives of importance to clients including the Lumineers and Dead & Co., is at the pulse of a growing trend in artist management.
4 minutes read
Devin
@Devin -
22 days ago
Serena Williams is married to Alexis Ohanian — Here is how the sports-tech power couple make and ...
Serena Williams is playing in the US Open on the eve of her expected retirement. We take a look at her fabulous life with husband Alexis Ohanian.
1 minute read
Elliott
@Elliott -
29 days ago
A Rare Peek Inside the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy
For more than four decades, the Council for National Policy, or CNP, has functioned as the secret hub of the radical right, coordinating the activities of right-wing strategists, donors, media platforms, and activists. Its membership and meetings have long be…
7 minutes read
Marie
@Marie -
about 1 month ago
Caring about the future doesn’t mean ignoring the present
Yes, you can care about global public health and AI at the same time.
4 minutes read
Zetta
@Zetta -
about 1 month ago
Climate Crusader Steven Spielberg's Private Jet Burns $116K in Fuel in Just Two Months
Veteran director Steven Spielberg's private jet has reportedly burned upwards of $116,000 in jet fuel since June. This is despite the confirmed member of the Hollywood elites delivering past warnings to the peasantry of a looming climate catastrophe.
3 minutes read
Anderson
@Anderson -
about 1 month ago
Old and New Persecution in Nicaragua
The treatment of the Catholic Church in the country is one continuous story from the start of Daniel Ortega's left-wing regime. The post Old and New Persecution in Nicaragua appeared first on The American Conservative.
8 minutes read
Teagan
@Teagan -
about 1 month ago
A refugee in a Parisian underpass: Myr Muratet’s best photograph
‘He’d arrived from Eritrea via Libya and Italy, and hoped to get to England. I thought he looked incredibly classy in his turquoise coat and pink scarf’I took this eight years ago in an underpass beneath the metro line that runs through the north of Paris. Th…
5 minutes read
Americo
@Americo -
about 1 month ago
8/12/22: AKASSA Summer Festival: Virtual Craft Fair Celebrating AAPI Legends - FREE
AKASSA is hosting our first ever virtual craft festival! Our summer festival will be live on our website from August 12-14, 2022 where we’ll be featuring 13 vendors that identify as women or part of the AAPI family. This year’s festival theme is “Legend has…
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