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Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts Its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand Its School Lunch Program
Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand its School Lunch Program with Celebrity Ambassador and World Series of Poker Player Andy Frankenberger; Proceeds go Towards the Construction of a New Kitchen & Cafeteria in Heritage Junior School in Ggangu. - September 19, 2018 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
The Outlier Foundation Presents Outlier at Grace: Faith, Fault, & Freedom
Come experience the power of disclosure at Outlier's weekend conference event happening at Grace Community in Shreveport, featuring an Artist Talk and Panel Discussion facilitated by Artist Advocate Photographer Survivor Mollie Corbett; an open-to-the-public #metoo/#churchtoo Reading, and an exclusive viewing of the Outlier docu-series Pilot Episode. - September 13, 2018 - The Outlier Foundation
Indie Filmmaker's Investigation of an Unsolved Murder Piques the Interest of Professor Angela Bell of Southern University Law Center
Inspired by a story that was kept alive by her grandfather, A.L. Smith unravels the mystery surrounding the murder of Mrs. Mary Allen Booth, the wife of a prominent Shreveport business owner. Mrs. Booth's semi-frozen remains were discovered in Frierson, Louisiana near the home of Lemon Howard, a mentally disabled African-American youth. Howard is wrongfully accused of the crime and tragically spends 42 years in Louisiana's penal system. - August 22, 2018 - ALS Creations, LLC
BPW Canada Marks the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Hosts an SDG Gala to Advance the Global Goals
On August 10th & 11th in Ottawa, the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW Canada) hosted two events, one at the Global Centre of Pluralism and the other at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier to gather defenders of human rights and to shed light on the global goals and priorities that countries have already agreed upon. - August 16, 2018 - BPW Canada
Global Peace and Unity Rally Announced at National Mall in Washington, DC on September 2, 2018
A Global Peace and Unity Rally, https://www.UnityPeacePrayer.com, to create a climate of tolerance, inclusivity and kindness announced. The Rally will be held at the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding park areas on the National Mall in Washington, DC on September 2, 2018. Organizers expect thousands... - August 09, 2018 - Global Peace and Unity Rally
Camp Carter International Karate Association Donates Needed Supplies to Public Elementary School in Philippines
Camp Carter International Karate Association (CCIKA) proudly announces a partnership with Kabuyao Elementary School in the Philippines, whereby it will donate needed school supplies throughout the year. While on a 3-country tour through Asia, Grand Master/Hanshi James D. Carter took time out to... - August 02, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association
Church of Scientology to Hold 10 Days of Peace in September
The Nashville Church of Scientology will be doing a series of events for “10 Days of Peace,” ending with a large event on September 21st for International Day of Peace. - August 02, 2018 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Tennessee United for Human Rights to Hold Panel Discussion for Fourth Annual Peace Day Event
The Tennessee chapter of United for Human Rights (TNUHR) is making plans for International Peace Day on September 21st. - August 02, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Ambassador to the U.S. Set to Attend Exclusive East Coast Screening of The Road to Mother
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) will be co-hosting a special screening of the Feature Film The Road to Mother (theroadtomother.com) at the Carnegie Science Institute for Science in Washington D.C. on July 19th, 2018. The screening, supported by the Embassy of the... - July 17, 2018 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
California Band Releases "Immigrantes" Single to Raise Money for Immigrant Families
A new song called "Inmigrantes" by a California Mexi-Americana band will raise money for immigrants jailed in the recent border crackdown. Califuegos will donate 50 percent of the 2018 profits from the song “Inmigrantes" to the ACLU, Texas Civil Rights Project, and RAICES, nonprofits that promote justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to under-served immigrant families. - July 16, 2018 - Califuegos
Tennessee United for Human Rights Educating Youth During Summer Program
Tennessee United for Human Rights is working with an organization promoting peace to educate youth during it summer program. - July 14, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Cridine Fights the Criminal Injustice System
Resurance is a membership based resource to combat the criminal injustice system nationwide. - July 03, 2018 - Cridine
Bishop Toris T. Young and Greater Bibleway Church International Help to Eradicate Hate & Racism from Society
The Council of Bishops of the Greater Bibleway Church International (GBCI) announced the following statements: "Racism seems to be having a moment, whether it's your local legislature, at your car share service, in the syrup at your local breakfast stop or disrupting your cup of coffee at your... - July 02, 2018 - Greater Bibleway Church International
Obi Nnanna Nwabugwu Tells the Biafran War Story from an Original Perspective
Nigerian-American writer, Obi Nnanna Nwabugwu, in his book "War Effects," he tells the Biafran War story with a fresh, new perspective. - July 02, 2018 - Publiseer
Publisher Releases Free Children’s Audiobook Collections & CCSS Resources
Today Rebecca Hinson Publishing released free audiobook collections of Central America, Caribbean, and U.S.A. books for children about the art, culture, and history of the Caribbean, Central America, and the U.S.A. They are accessible at this link:... - June 29, 2018 - Rebecca Hinson Publishing
Tennessee United for Human Rights Plans Future Educational Summits
Tennessee United for Human Rights provides basic education on human rights to people of all ages. - June 02, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Skatepark Non-Profit in Pequannock Sets Goal of $100,000 for Phase One of a Concrete Skatepark
Pequannock Skatepark Association, a non-profit 501C3, launched a fundraising campaign to raise $100,000 for a phase one of a concrete skatepark Designed by Pillar Design Studios. On February 27th, Pillar Design Studios presented the design for a concrete skatepark in Pequannock, NJ. Pillar Design... - May 26, 2018 - Pequannock Skatepark Association
Focusing on Women’s Rights for Mother’s Day
Tennessee United for Human Rights distributed booklets enlightening people on basic human rights during the Atlantic Institute’s event for women’s rights. - May 26, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Life Preservers Project Fundraiser to Benefit Survivors of Human Trafficking
9th Annual Summer Art Auction and Benefit raises awareness and funds to help combat human trafficking and the exploitation of women and girls. - May 15, 2018 - Life Preservers Project
Citizens Commission on Human Rights Getting the Truth to Nurses
Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Nashville (CCHR Nashville) participated at the National Student Nurses Association convention with a booth and information for students on the dangers of psychotropic drugs. - May 05, 2018 - CCHR Nashville
Life’s Lessons Music Album by David Sample Donates 90% of Post Tax Sales to Gun Reform Efforts Stemming from Parkland, FL Shooting; Benefiting Orange Ribbons for Jaime
Life’s Lessons inspires us and entertains us as it calls us to a higher purpose. - April 16, 2018 - David Sample
Xsolus to Launch InventCrypto (IC): Incubator Program for Blockchain Solutions
Xsolus, a blockchain solutions company based in Panama, is set to launch InventCrypto (IC), the company’s business incubator program. The program aims to help Xsolus cultivate relationships with both new and existing partners, in order to build real-world solutions that realize the promise of... - April 12, 2018 - Xsolus Inc.
Lady Hunters Announces Back-to-Back World and NYC Premieres
The dramatic dark comedy film about three moms who become a vigilante death squad premieres in Kansas City and New York City. "Once upon a time, three mothers killed a wolf." - April 11, 2018 - Plaid Dog LLC
Central Island Launches LGBT Program
Based on the data and statistics available, Central Island Healthcare realized that the LGBT community is extremely under served when looking for an in-patient healthcare experience. Whether seeking short term in-patient physical rehabilitation or long term skilled nursing care, all LGBT guests will benefit from what the Central Island Healthcare LGBT Program has to offer. - April 11, 2018 - Central Island Healthcare
Social Cinema Presents "Spotlight on Immigration" at USC, the Power of Cinema to Influence Public Policy
The MISC / Media Institute for Social Change in association with Ralph K. Scott and Social Cinema Project will showcase films to promote social awareness to spark change in our current immigration policies during USC’s School of Cinematic Arts Talent Week. Immediately following will be a panel to further examine the immigration laws that are changing and how they may be affecting DACA recipients. - April 09, 2018 - Social Cinema
Best Non-Profit Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best non-profit and advocacy Websites in the world will be named as part of the 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including advocacy, arts and non-profit websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. - April 04, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
Lend a Hand Uganda - USA Hosts Its Fourth Annual "Night on the Nile" Fundraising Gala
All proceeds will go towards the construction of a private kitchen and cafeteria at Ggangu Heritage Primary School to further streamline the existing lunch program. - April 04, 2018 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
"Women Like Us" Documentary Screening to be Held in Chicago on Saturday April 7th, 2018
A new documentary film screening titled "Women Like Us" will be held on April 7th, 2018. With strong female empowerment themes, the film captures dedicated heroines showcasing the positive results that occur when taking the first step to making a difference. Dream On Productions has partnered with Gathr Films, to release the film nationwide. Director Sally Colón-Petree will be in attendance for the Q&A following the screening. - April 04, 2018 - Dream On Productions
Tennessee United for Human Rights Working to Eliminate Discrimination
Tennessee United for Human Rights is spreading its message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos and inspirational messages. - March 24, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Akorbi CEO and Co-Founder Claudia Mirza Honored as a "2018 Women’s Business Enterprise Star"
Honored Before 1,500 Business Leaders at “Salute To Women’s Business Enterprises” - March 22, 2018 - Akorbi
TWIP Corp Files STEM-Related Provisional Patent Application for Travel-Related Behavior Algorithm with Two Women Inventors
A new provisional patent application, “Systems and Methods for Dynamically Generating a Customized Profile for a Person for Based on a Travel-Related Behavior Pattern,” by TWIP CTO Heather Wilde and CEO Lauren A. Koenig, was filed on March 16, 2018. - March 21, 2018 - TWIP Corp.
Mayor Tom Bradley 100th Anniversary Stand Up and Walk It Out Rally Joins Forces with the Women’s March & March for Our Lives in Support of the 17 Murders in Parkland, FL
Today, the Collaborative Expansion, producer of the Mayor Tom Bradley 100th Anniversary Celebration, announced its Stand Up and Walk It Out Rally slated for March 24, 2018, at Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, 90012, in downtown Los Angeles. Collaborative Expansion has joined forces as the Mayor Tom... - March 21, 2018 - Collaborative Expansion
Introducing LADYSCUMBAG: Archetype of Collective Fourth Wave Feminist Evolution
LADYSCUMBAG is a femme archetype that, until now, has not existed in the world. Committed to finding the morsel of self-interest in every situation, she will transform feminine presentation, sexuality, and perceived demureness and incompetence into weapons of mass destruction. This shift in... - March 21, 2018 - LADYSCUMBAG
Masculinity Finally Gets Unmasked
A Podcast that deconstructs Masculinity - March 18, 2018 - Theo Media
L. Ernestine Fields, Attorney at Law Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
L. Ernestine Fields, Attorney at Law of Sherman Oaks, California, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About L. Ernestine Fields, Attorney at Law Ernestine... - March 15, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Tennessee United for Human Rights Bringing People Together to Eliminate Discrimination
Tennessee United for Human Rights is spreading its message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos and inspirational messages. - March 10, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Brave Trails Fourth Annual Camp Out Welcomes Hayden Byerly and Karamo Brown
Brave Trails, one of the nation’s only leadership summer camps for LGBTQ youth is thrilled to announce that Hayden Byerly (The Fosters) and Karamo Brown (Queer Eye) will be making special guest appearances at their Fourth Annual Camp Out benefit event. - March 01, 2018 - Brave Trails
ICNA Outraged at School Killings in South Florida
The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) expresses its outrage at the shooting that took place in a high school yesterday in South Florida. The indiscriminate attack at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Broward County killed 17 according to the latest media reports. “Our hearts... - February 15, 2018 - ICNA
Investment Club Launches Women’s Empowerment Initiative to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
20/20 Investment Club has an all-female, African American membership and celebrates its 20th anniversary by launching “Campaign INSPIRE!”, a national women’s empowerment initiative designed to celebrate the power of unity at a critical time in our nation’s history. - February 14, 2018 - 20/20 Investment Club
Heartland Coalition GoFundMe Campaign to Supply Fresh Drinking Water to Puerto Rico
4 Months after Hurricane Maria, fresh drinking water is scarce in Puerto Rico. - January 26, 2018 - PanLbilt
The Church of Scientology Hosts Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. in Downtown Clearwater
On January 15th, 2018, the Church of Scientology, Rev. Alfreddie Johnson and over 50 friends held a tribute for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. - January 19, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Tennessee United for Human Rights to Participate at Nashville MLK Day Event
Tennessee United for Human Rights (TnUHR) has the mission to bring awareness and education on the 30 human rights, as listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to people all across the state. - January 13, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Over Ten Faith Communities Unite for Nashville’s Multi-Faith Citywide MLK Service
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, more than ten faith leaders, communities and congregations are coming together for celebration in a joint service on Sunday, January 14, from 3-6pm. - January 13, 2018 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month; A.L. Smith Tackles the Issue in Her Novel, Behind Closed Doors 2: Dana's Story
Indy author A.L. Smith tackles human trafficking in the critically acclaimed, Behind Closed Doors 2: Dana's Story. "Smith's voice is both sturdy and elegant, delivering blunt, edgy prose that's never lurid." -Kirkus Reviews, 14 Recommended Indie Books 2017 - January 11, 2018 - ALS Creations, LLC
Theology of Prince by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Even though Prince was an internationally renowned artist, little is known about the impact of religion and spirituality on his music and artistic expression. Through this Call for Submissions on the Theology of Prince, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities will curate and publish art, poems, essays, and academic papers from a variety of religious, spiritual, and theological perspectives. - January 09, 2018 - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
2017 Year in Review – Tennessee United for Human Rights
2017 saw the expansion of Tennessee United for Human Rights, carrying out the work of the international organization United for Human Rights in the Southeast United States. - January 07, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Network Support Services Inc. Announces New Executive Director
Former New York State Department of Corrections Employee Thorin Daye becomes Co-Executive Director as of January 1. Network Support Services Inc. Board of Directors and staff are pleased to announce that Thorin Daye has been named Co-Executive Director, joining Anne Williams at the helm of the... - January 04, 2018 - Network Support Services Inc.
AMCD Urges Support for Iranian Anti-Government Demonstrators
The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy (AMCD) applauds the proud Iranian people’s peaceful protests over the actions of the few non-elected, self-appointed Iranian regime officials. They encourage the Trump administration to extend active support to the large and growing secular element... - December 30, 2017 - The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy
My President Says. The Illustrated Tweets of Donald J. Trump. Free and Open to the Public Exhibition at EMKO Palm Beach.
American Cartoonist, Shannon Wheeler, launches My President Says exhibition at EMKO, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The display will open up in January 10, 2018 on the third floor of the art gallery, located at 2119 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach. The exhibit presents Shannon’s illustrations... - December 29, 2017 - EMKO Palm Beach
Citizens Commission on Human Rights to Sponsor Breakfast Meeting Following MLK Day
Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Nashville (CCHR Nashville) is holding a special breakfast meeting at the end of January 2018. - December 28, 2017 - CCHR Nashville