Projects tagged
Strengthens (community)
Strengthens, builds and celebrates community through ritual and/or symbol.
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Calling Me a Hero Only Makes You Feel Better
Read more: Calling Me a Hero Only Makes You Feel BetterWorking in a grocery store has earned me and my co-workers a temporary status. After years of being overlooked, we suddenly feel a sense of responsibility, solidarity, and pride. On a private Facebook group page for my company, Trader Joe’s,…
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Break-dancing for social justice in Tunisia
Read more: Break-dancing for social justice in TunisiaIn Tunisia, a country gripped by economic uncertainty and still in the midst of rebuilding its identity after the Arab Spring, hip-hop culture is viewed as part of an ongoing dissident movement. Just a few events, such as the recent…
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JEWISH-LED CAR PROTEST SURROUNDS HUTTO DETENTION CENTER
Read more: JEWISH-LED CAR PROTEST SURROUNDS HUTTO DETENTION CENTERApril 19th, 2020 Taylor, TX – On April 19th at 4 pm, around 70 human rights defenders in cars circled the T. Don Hutto Residential Center operated by CoreCivic in Taylor, honking and displaying signs urging ICE and local officials…
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High school senior running social media campaign for sexual assault awareness month
Read more: High school senior running social media campaign for sexual assault awareness monthTOLEDO, Ohio — April is National Sexual Assault Awareness month. Everyone is being asked to stay at home during the coronavirus outbreak, but for victims of sexual and domestic violence, it can be dangerous. Notre Dame Academy senior Emilyn Lagger…
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One World: Together At Home
Read more: One World: Together At HomeGlobal Citizen arranged a virtual concert to celebrate all those who are working during the COVID-19 epidemic, from the healthcare workers to essential workers. The lineup included Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson, and over 30 more artists.…
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Jane Fonda joined TikTok and announced the launch of virtual Fire Drill Friday climate rallies
Read more: Jane Fonda joined TikTok and announced the launch of virtual Fire Drill Friday climate ralliesThis is not a drill: Jane Fonda has officially joined TikTok. On Thursday night, the 82-year-old actress and activist posted her first video to the app TikTok and announced that she would be reviving her legendary home workouts to help…
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Fashion Designers Join the Fight Against COVID-19 By Pivoting to Mask Production
Read more: Fashion Designers Join the Fight Against COVID-19 By Pivoting to Mask ProductionFashion designers from L.A. to Milan are picking up their shears in solidarity to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to at-risk patients and primary care providers. On Friday, March 20, celeb designer Christian Siriano tweeted to…
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Lifeline for Domestic Violence Survivors Isolating with Abusers During Stay at Home Orders
Read more: Lifeline for Domestic Violence Survivors Isolating with Abusers During Stay at Home OrdersThe message we keep hearing over and over again from government and health officials is that it’s imperative to practice social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis: To benefit public health, we have to stay at home. But what if your…
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‘Earth Day Sing Out’ supports climate activism, local musicians
Read more: ‘Earth Day Sing Out’ supports climate activism, local musiciansThe community is invited to join with local climate activists in the “Earth Day Sing Out” from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The event is…
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In music video, seminarian at Belen Jesuit Prep uses rap to tackle coronavirus, global concerns
Read more: In music video, seminarian at Belen Jesuit Prep uses rap to tackle coronavirus, global concernsWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – A seminarian and faculty member at a South Florida school is taking a creative approach to engaging with students about challenging issues during this time of uncertainty, including the coronavirus pandemic. He made a rap…
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Huntsville Fighting Covid
Read more: Huntsville Fighting CovidDestin from the Youtube channel Smarter Every Day has started the “Hunstville Fighting Covid” website in order to mobilize and teach those who have 3D printers how to print Personal Protective Equipment to aid medical professionals fighting the COVID-19 epidemic.…
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#HateIsAVirus
Read more: #HateIsAVirusActivists fighting coronavirus-driven hate crimes are rallying on social media to turn masks into a symbol, rather than a target in racist attacks Jeff Elder Apr 6, 2020, 2:03 PM Activists against COVID-19-related hate crimes are leading a social media…