Charity and activism
Anything to do with Charity and activism
Ericka
@Ericka -
almost 3 years ago
British Library gives staff ‘woke’ pronoun badges, so they’re not judged by their cover
Labels displaying 'he/him', 'she/her' or 'they/them' have been rolled out on the advice of LGBT charity Stonewall
4 minutes read
Ericka
@Ericka -
almost 3 years ago
The documentary ‘Fannie Lou Hamer’s America’ took more than 10 years to make. The activist’s word...
CHICAGO — How much do you really know about civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer? In these pandemic years, her story has been told on the Goodman Theatre stage and in Chicago parks by way of Chicago-born playwright Cheryl L. West and historian Keisha Blain,…
4 minutes read
Madalyn
@Madalyn -
over 1 year ago
Farage Episode Is A Reminder That Problems Can Strike From Anywhere
Dame Alison Rose admitted to making an error of judgement as chief executive of the banking group NatWest. But hers was not the only mistake at the organization.
5 minutes read
Anderson
@Anderson -
over 4 years ago
K-pop fans emerge as a powerful force in US protests
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption K-pop artists' and fans' support for the Black Lives Matter movement has attracted attentionAmid ongoing protests in America against racism and police brutality, a global legion of K-pop fans has emerged as an important ally for ...continued
4 minutes read
Jarod
@Jarod -
almost 4 years ago
Creativity is in crisis – we need the power of young minds to tackle social inequality
We must ask the next generation important questions – and be ready to listen to their answers
5 minutes read
Rose
@Rose -
almost 3 years ago
Daughters of the Mangrove Nine: ‘That passion in our parents was instilled in us’
Fifty years after their dads stood trial in a landmark court case, Yinka Inniss Charles and Jamila Bolton-Gordon talk about police harassment, their fathers’ legacy and their ongoing work against injusticeFifty years ago next month – on 16 December 1971 – lon…
5 minutes read
Erik
@Erik -
almost 4 years ago
Green transition ‘has to happen locally’, EU Commission says
The green transition needs to happen at a local level, with citizens engaged in climate activism and policy, the European Commission said at the launch of the Climate Pact on Wednesday (16 December).
4 minutes read
Casper
@Casper -
over 2 years ago
How a plane full of singing Christians highlights America's religious hypocrisy
A viral Tweet and video of Christian Americans singing on a plane sparked a comment from Ilhan Omar about America's hypocrisy — and a revealing backlash.
4 minutes read
Alan
@Alan -
9 months ago
Ramadan and the power of faith and unity
The holy month provides a framework for voluntary change and communal cohesion.
4 minutes read
Torey
@Torey -
over 2 years ago
‘Atlanta’ Recap: The Central Park Five, But Make It Fashion
Paper Boi's tour stops in France, where a clothing company's misguided jersey design takes white appropriation of Black culture to a new low
5 minutes read
Ariel
@Ariel -
over 2 years ago
Then Barbara Met Alan review –a true 1990s love story of people power in action
This nimble biopic tells the tale of a comedian and a musician, both with disabilities, who were fed up of being patronised and marginalised. Their protest-packed tale is perfect for our timesThe word “then” in the title of Then Barbara Met Alan (BBC2) is imp…
4 minutes read
Kraig
@Kraig -
over 1 year ago
Voices: Matt Healy’s tone-deaf attempt to support LGBTQ rights is a lesson for white saviours eve...
The lead singer of The 1975 is no stranger to controversy, but his latest outburst puts vulnerable communities in danger
4 minutes read
Madalyn
@Madalyn -
over 1 year ago
Voices: Matt Healy’s tone-deaf attempt to support LGBT+ rights is a lesson for white saviours eve...
The lead singer of The 1975 is no stranger to controversy, but his latest outburst puts vulnerable communities in danger
4 minutes read
Adelia
@Adelia -
about 4 years ago
Control disguised as care: Hannah Clarke tragedy to help teenage girls spot red flags in abusive ...
Hannah Clarke's mother Sue joins forces with domestic violence charity Beyond DV to teach Year 11 and 12 girls and their mothers about coercive control, a pattern of behaviour that includes assaults, threats, humiliation and intimidation.
5 minutes read
Teagan
@Teagan -
over 2 years 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
Giovanni
@Giovanni -
over 2 years ago
This exhibition spotlights the young people fusing art and activism
Hysterical, by photographer Eliza Hatch and artist Bee Illustrates, celebrates the women and non-binary people using art as a tool to create lasting change
4 minutes read
Oren
@Oren -
over 4 years ago
Beirut explosion: How to help those in Lebanon
On Tuesday, a massive blast wave in Beirut, Lebanon's capital, killed at least 135 people and wounded 5,000 others.The impact of the devastating explosion is ongoing: More than 300,000 people's homes were damaged in the explosion, and hundreds have been reported missing, ...continued
4 minutes read
Felicita
@Felicita -
6 months ago
Gen Z choose brands placing ESG, purpose ahead of profit
New research suggests fashion brands need to align with Gen Z's values with 90% of the demographic being concerned about social issues and 75% being more...
3 minutes read
Teagan
@Teagan -
about 4 years ago
WE Charity shutting down operations in Canada after multiple scandals
After a long, lucrative run at the helm of a multimillion-dollar youth activism network — followed by years of dodging accusations about unethical and illegal business practices — WE Charity founders Craig and Marc Kielburger are finally stepping down from the organizatio...continued
4 minutes read
Jerrold
@Jerrold -
over 5 years ago
Cameron Boyce said he's 'following in the footsteps' of his family's activism in his final interview
Cameron Boyce said he's 'following in the footsteps' of his family's activism in his final interviewCameron Boyce opened up about making his mark in his final interview before passing away at just 20-years-old on Saturday night.Speaking about how he wanted to live up to t...continued
3 minutes read
Alexzander
@Alexzander -
about 3 years ago
BBC rigorously defends anti-trans article blisteringly condemned by thousands as ‘fake news’
The BBC has defended its "rigorous editorial processes" after being heavily criticised for a "transphobic" article about trans women.
4 minutes read
Muriel
@Muriel -
almost 3 years ago
Prince Charles Says He's 'Proud' of Harry, William's Work in New Essay
Proud parent. Prince Charles made a supportive comment about his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, as they each fight for a more sustainable future. Charles, 73, penned a lengthy essay for Newsweek‘s Tuesday, January 4, issue and reflected on the global …
4 minutes read
Nestor
@Nestor -
about 2 years 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
Raoul
@Raoul -
9 months ago
Your Jeans Could Be Funding The Abortion Industry
The Levi Strauss Foundation, which is chiefly funded by the clothing corporation bearing the same name, donated millions to nonprofits that fund or promote abortions.
4 minutes read
Abbie
@Abbie -
over 3 years ago
Banksy Will Always Be Bigger Than His Art
Banksy has become synonymous with boundary-pushing street art and anonymity. But for those in the know, the mysterious street artist is a philanthropist. As his latest (aptly-titled) work, Game Changer demonstrates, many of Banksy’s work is more about activis…
4 minutes read