Charity and activism
Anything to do with Charity and activism
Maureen
@Maureen -
almost 4 years ago
BTS and K-Pop Fans Strike a Blow to Support #BlackLivesMatter
This week, a lot of K-pop fans have been acting in service of Black Lives Matter protests by obstructing racist hashtags and police departments. It started last Sunday, May 31, when the Dallas police department issued a tweet asking people to send them videos or pictures ...continued
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Alexander
@Alexander -
almost 2 years ago
DISCLOSING THE REAL “CLIMATE RISK”: CASE STUDY: UK “ESG” Billionaire Behind U.S. Climate Regulato...
British billionaire and “ESG” hedge fund manager Sir Christopher Hohn has directed scores of millions of dollars to the climate advocacy industry driving investment to ESG
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Jessika
@Jessika -
over 2 years ago
2021 Environmental Photo of the Year Shows Home Destroyed by Erosion
The Environmental Photographer of the Year (EPOTY) has announced the winners of its 14th annual competition, which highlights thought-provoking images that call attention to sustainability and human impact on the planet. This year, the annual competition’s wi…
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Torey
@Torey -
over 3 years ago
Former minister criticises charity for ‘activism’ and discussing white privilege
Vice President of charity hits back, saying organisation ‘will keep raising the issues that matter for all vulnerable children regardless of where they were born, how much their parents earned, or the colour of their skin’
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
over 2 years ago
Public Art Installation Honors George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and John Lewis in NYC’s Union Square
Public Art Installation Honors George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and John Lewis in NYC’s Union Square On October 1, three new statues went up in New York City’s Union Square. The three busts, each crafted from 200 layers of thinly-sliced African Mahogany wood and…
4 minutes read
Elian
@Elian -
about 4 years ago
The Coolhaus Power Couple's Social Mission — Ice Cream Included
Since Coolhaus Ice Cream premiered in 2009 with its fun flavors — like Milkshake & Fries, Midnight Munchies, Mo Matcha Mocha, and Thai Town Crunch, to name a few — it reflected the millennial mindset of founders and lesbian couple Natasha Case and Freya Estreller. It ...continued
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Bart
@Bart -
over 4 years ago
World Humanitarian Day: Here are 13 real-life heroes you should know
Hero Humanitarian Workers You Should Know About NowEvery year, Americans spend millions of dollars going to movies about superheroes. These comic book characters possess all kinds of special powers that enable them to save humanity.But we don’t have to sit in a movie thea...continued
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Hank
@Hank -
over 4 years ago
The art of activism
The Art of Activism is a multi-artist exhibition and fundraiser for Friends of the Earth, which takes inspiration from the whimsical, darkly humorous placards that people create for demonstrations.Friends of the Earth partnered with theprintspace and The Guardian to ask ...continued
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Cyril
@Cyril -
about 1 month ago
Climate funding claim way off the money
The claim was made by Pat Mesiti, a former church pastor turned 'income acceleration coach' and self-described 'Australian icon'. The post Climate funding claim way off the money appeared first on Crikey.
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Nelson
@Nelson -
over 4 years ago
Lush Cosmetics will shut down for Global Climate Strike
Lush Cosmetics will shut down for Global Climate StrikeAll 250 stores, production facilities, headquarter, and e-commerce in North America will be closed for a day.Numerous eco-minded businesses are preparing to close their doors between September 20 and 27 to join in the...continued
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Elaina
@Elaina -
over 2 years ago
No Substitutions
In the last several years, the proliferation of specialized ministries and parachurch organizations has been astounding. Today there’s a separate ministry for every biblical viewpoint, theological perspective, or practical interest, not to mention all the pse…
4 minutes read
Marlon
@Marlon -
about 3 years ago
As a surfer, I’m compelled to fight plastic pollution and protect our oceans – if you like beache...
None of us can thrive if the ocean doesn’t thrive, so join in the UK biggest beach clean-up and tackle plastic pollution in our parks, beaches and waterways
4 minutes read
Alan
@Alan -
about 3 years ago
How This Black Teen’s Poetry Contest Is Rallying Young People Across The U.S. To Use Their Voices...
Harnessing the power of creative expression, 14-year-old Isabella Hanson created the "I Matter" national poetry competition in 2020 to give a vehicle to young voices wanting to amplify awareness about racial injustices and civil unrest in the U.S.
4 minutes read
Cynthia
@Cynthia -
about 2 years ago
Mother-of-eight is found chained by the neck and unable to speak in a freezing shed in China
The woman, identified only as 'Little Plum Blossom' was found in the wooden shack on the outskirts of Xuzhou city wearing thin clothing in the middle of winter and a metal brace around her neck.
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Elaina
@Elaina -
almost 2 years ago
Marco Rubio gets walloped for 'trolling' in response to Supreme Court abortion leak
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is tying anti-transgender rhetoric to efforts to ban abortions, according to new legislation he’s filed and a recent tweet.This week, a leak of a U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion indicated that the high court will likely overt…
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
about 2 years ago
Six new Jan. 6 committee subpoenas issued for Trump allies
Six allies of former President Donald Trump were subpoenaed on Tuesday just hours before the State of the Union address. Reuters reported that the six are Cleta Mitchell, Christina Bobb, Kurt Olsen, Katherine Friess, Phillip Kline and Kenneth Chesebro."The Se…
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Angus
@Angus -
over 3 years ago
Colin Kaepernick is named to the University of Nevada's Hall of Fame class of 2020
NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick has been selected for induction into the Hall of Fame at his alma mater, the University of Nevada in Reno. The induction has been delayed due to COVID-19.
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Juliet
@Juliet -
over 2 years ago
Funeral for Councillor Anthony Flynn to take place on Tuesday
Councillor Anthony Flynn’s unwavering activism will be remembered throughout Ireland, one of the tributes to him says as details of the tragic Dublin man’s funeral were released.
4 minutes read
George
@George -
over 3 years ago
UK professor who received OBE refuses to bend the knee after 600 academics sign letter denouncing...
A philosophy professor who was honoured by the British government for her advocacy for academic freedom has scoffed at her critics after being targeted by an open letter accusing her of transphobia. Read Full Article at RT.com
3 minutes read
Rowan
@Rowan -
about 4 years ago
A trolley of shopping for $25 on offer in Logan
Coronavirus pandemic puts generosity on show as providers offer discount and free groceriesUpdatedFormer casual dental assistant Mia Lam used to volunteer at Lighthouse Care, a discount grocery store in Logan, south of Brisbane.Key points: Lighthouse Care in Logan sells g...continued
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Bart
@Bart -
about 2 months ago
Olivia Rodrigo pledges tour funds to support reproductive rights before heading to key abortion b...
America's National Network of Abortion Funds has welcomed support from Grammy-winner Olivia Rodrigo, saying supporting abortion funds "has never been more critical".
3 minutes read
Rose
@Rose -
almost 4 years ago
Rashford back to the day job after activism during pandemic
He used his profile to help raise $25 million for charity, shame the British government over its policy for school lunches, and become one of the most popular and admired people in the country during the coronavirus pandemic.As an activist, Marcus Rashford achieved so man...continued
4 minutes read
Oren
@Oren -
almost 3 years ago
Bezos space flight relaunches gripes about Amazon and wealth gap
Unions, some politicians and others ripped him for what they called unfair Amazon business practices and as one extreme of the wealth gap in general.
3 minutes read
Giovanni
@Giovanni -
over 3 years ago
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Have Signed A Huge Deal With Netflix
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle can let out a huge sigh of relief today. Because no longer do they have to stress about awkwardly changing the subject when one of their new neighbors asks, “So what is it that you do for work?” For a long time, Harry and Meghan have been – ...continued
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Casper
@Casper -
3 months ago
Ideas for a new world
The cover of The BMJ’s Christmas print issue this year (fig 1) shows a respiratory medicine consultant who obtained an MBBS from Barbie Land’s prestigious Handler University and then a doctoral dissertation on the causes of lung cancer in young adults. Dr Bar…
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