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World Suicide Prevention Day September 10th, 2015
The Love Sami Organization, dedicated to suicide prevention, advocacy and awareness, will be holding a candle light and lantern lighting memorial ceremony on Thursday, September 10th in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. - September 07, 2015 - Love Sami Organization
Planning for Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day is Underway
The planning committee for the Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day is preparing for the 2015 event. - September 06, 2015 - United for Human Rights
O.U.R. Host Charity Gala to Rescue Children in Sex Trafficking
Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) is excited to announce its annual Gala to raise funds to rescue kidnapped children from sex slavery around the world. This year the theme of the evening is “Homecoming,” which will reflect on the hope of pulling these children out of the horrible... - September 03, 2015 - Operation Underground Railroad
United for Human Rights Plans Day of Peace in Nashville
The Tennessee chapter of United for Human Rights (UHR-Tn) is making plans for an entire day of peace on September 21st, a day marked by the United Nations as “Peace Day.” - September 02, 2015 - United for Human Rights
Atlanta Life Financial Group Pledges Support to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc.
Atlanta Life Financial Group make a $25,000 Donation - August 25, 2015 - Atlanta Life Financial Group
Booboo Stewart of X-Men and Twilight Saga Joins the Cast of Historic Native American 'Red Man's View' Movie
Stewart is "Miakoda" in the Native American drama 'Red Man's View.' - August 20, 2015 - Magic Introduction Co.
Nashville Church of Scientology Honors Friendship by Breaking Down Stereotypes
International Day of Friendship was created to inspire peace and bridge building. On July 30th, the Church of Scientology hosted a diverse crowd to dialogue for the occasion. - August 06, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Professor Marks 1st Anniversary of Michael Brown’s Death with Release of New Book
Willingboro Native Writes Book on the Ferguson Uprising and the Courage it Produced - August 02, 2015 - Leah Gunning Francis
Bernie Sanders to Participate in Healthcare Justice March
Senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, a staunch advocate for true universal healthcare, won't miss the Healthcare Justice March though he can't be there in person. - July 28, 2015 - Healthcare Justice March
Green Party Presidential Candidate to Speak at Healthcare Justice March
Dr. Jill Stein will be among the speakers at the HJM rally on Aug. 1 on the National Mall. - July 24, 2015 - Healthcare Justice March
H8Check Launches Facebook Page and Crowd Funding Campaign with Indiegogo to Help Fund the Completion and Release of an Equality Ratings App
H8Check is being created in response to the growing discrimination practices of some business owners against certain groups of consumers due to Race, Religion, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity. This discrimination is being touted as (and in some cases is) legal and is based on the idea of “religious freedom.” - July 23, 2015 - H8Check
Healthcare Justice March Applauds King v Burwell Ruling
Though the Healthcare Justice March applauds this decision, the Affordable Care Act is still costly and unjust for millions of people, according to organizers of the March. Tax credit subsidies help lower premiums but deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance are still prohibitively high. - June 26, 2015 - Healthcare Justice March
The Hope of Charleston for This Nation
Rev. Bill Keller, the world's leading Internet Evangelist and the founder of Liveprayer.com with over 2.5 million subscribers worldwide reading the daily devotional, has written every morning for 16 years on the issues of the day from a biblical worldview, he says that the response to the massacre of 9 innocent people in a Charleston church this past Wednesday evening is the true hope for this nation. - June 22, 2015 - LivePrayer Church
Gear Coop and adidas Outdoor Present “Unite for Nepal” Featuring Kevin Jorgeson
On June 25, Celebrate the Intrepid Spirit of Adventure While Directly Supporting Nepal Earthquake Relief Efforts. - June 10, 2015 - Gear Coop
SoBe Arts Presents the World Premiere of Intelligent Systems the Surrender of Self in Mystical Contemplation
This June, SoBe Arts will present the world premiere of Intelligent Systems, an innovative 90-minute musical theater work about nothing less than the nature of the universe, conceived and presented in a thrilling multimedia style that will intrigue its audience and raise important questions about ideas that are - well, literally out of this world. - June 04, 2015 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
Fall of Communism Launches Wave of Eastern Bloc Authors That Continues to Impact Literature 25 Years Later
With the communist Revolutions of 1989, fiction writing in previously suppressed and censored Eastern Bloc countries has found a renaissance and talented writers to take up the call. Writing in English, Ariane Vai is such a writer, one of a new wave of science fiction and fantasy authors to come out of Poland. Her first book, "Symmetry of Sins," is set for release this summer, aided through an indiegogo.com campaign that has met with a high degree of positive feedback and interest. - May 27, 2015 - New Amazing Nightmare
Ukraine Dreams of Freedom as Americans Have as They Fight Against the Tyranny of Russia. And Seek US Citizen Support.
A Ukrainian Group ask US Citizens for help. Ukraine does not have a USO like the US has to motivate the troops on the front line. But they do have Eyra - who has tirelessly donated her time, at her own expense, to energize the troops and promote freedom. And now a US Company has agreed to help. - May 27, 2015 - Hilton Head Properties
"Affluenza" Verdict, Two Years Afterwards the Victim's Survivors Announce Making of Film
The country was captivated in 2013 when Ethan Couch, a drunk 16-year-old driver struck and killed a stranded motorist and three good Samaritans. The tragic nature of this event was compounded months later when Couch was only sentenced to probation—receiving no jail time—with his defense attorney citing the now famous term “affluenza”-a judgment that gained national scrutiny, drawing commentary from media personalities from Anderson Cooper to Dr. Drew Pinsky, cast of the View, Nancy Grace, etc. - May 22, 2015 - The Brian Jennings Project
Attorney Michael J. Redenburg Files False Arrest Complaint Against The City of New York
Attorney Michael J. Redenburg has been retained to represent an individual against the City of New York in a federal lawsuit for wrongful arrest. In Eastern District of New York Case Number 15-cv-2155, the complaint demands a trial by jury and includes causes of action for false arrest, unlawful... - May 20, 2015 - Michael J. Redenburg, Esq.
NYC Annual Anti-Trafficking Gala
Each year Art Collision NYC allies with a non-profit entity and professional artists culminating from a variety of industries including ballet, classical music, and contemporary dance for a collaborative formal event with an evening of performances. - May 13, 2015 - Art Collision NYC
Speak Up and Step Out Weekly Radio Show Excited to Welcome Todd Crandell on May 12th
Speak Up and Step Out Weekly Radio Show is Excited to Welcome Todd Crandell on May 12th. Listen via the Internet/Mobile phone to the “Live” Podcast Radio Show – Every Tuesday from 1 PM – 2 PM – “Speak Up and Step Out!” – Bringing “Inspiration... - May 12, 2015 - In Awe Foundation
Human Rights Journal, Inc. Proposes a Project to End the Abuse in Our Prisons
Human Rights Journal, Inc. (HRJI), is a charitable. non-profit organization based in Florida, USA. It is primarily concerned with conditions of prison systems and the treatment of prisoners. In the United States, HRJI monitors compliance with the American Bar Association (ABA) Criminal Justice Standards on Treatment of Prisoners and with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Basic Principles for the Treatment of Prisoners. - May 01, 2015 - Human Rights Journal, Inc.
O.U.R Announces Kaskade as Rescue Ambassador
Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R) is excited to announce that Kaskade is an official ambassador for the cause, which saves children sold into slavery as sex slaves, laborers or anything else. Kaskade will be involved in bringing awareness to this growing fight. Kaskade, AKA Ryan Raddon is an... - April 09, 2015 - Operation Underground Railroad
"Hire Me or Run Me Over" Fundraising Campaign for Nate Smith Movie Off to Good Start
Unsung Story about Pittsburgh Labor Rights Rebel Needs National Support- Parkview Media Group is running a crowd-funding campaign from March 9, 2015 through May 7, 2015. It is inspired by the late, great labor leader, Nate Smith. - March 11, 2015 - Parkview Media Group
Northwest Passage Mysteries, a LGBT Universe Told Transmedia
With the release of “Cairo Café” this month, a new comic book series set in the same world as parent book series “Northwest Passage Mysteries,” creator and writer Gary Alan Hidalgo has accomplished the first phase of his transmedia vision of a shared storytelling... - March 11, 2015 - Gary Alan Hidalgo
Grieving Mother to Pay for Entire Convention About Hope
Open to the public, Martin Luther King's daughter and Trayvon Martin's mother to speak - March 03, 2015 - AlyBlue Media
NationofChange Partners with Healthcare Justice March
Announcement of NationofChange becoming first partner in Healthcare Justice March. - March 03, 2015 - Healthcare Justice March
New Obama Immigration Law and Court Injunction Seminar for Immigrants and Families by Attorney Zulu Ali
Attorney Zulu Ali is conducting a free informational seminar on the Obama Executive Action and the impact of the recent federal court decision. - February 23, 2015 - Law Office of Zulu Ali
Wild Women Unite Founder Handing Reins to Domestic Violence Advocate Suzanne Perry
Yvonne Folck, Founder of Wild Women Unite which encourages women to explore the outdoors, announced today she has named Suzanne Perry, Founder of Love Shouldn’t Hurt.TV to assume her role for Wild Women Unite Buffalo. The new partnership will allow Wild Women Unite outdoor events to provide much needed funding to help those impacted by domestic violence. - February 17, 2015 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Strangers Throughout Hollywood Come Together for One Homeless Man
A homeless man is in for a huge surprise. - February 03, 2015 - Kenduchamp
Attorney Zulu Ali Files Grievance with D.H.S. Office for Civil Rights Alleging Unlawful Deportations by Immigration Officials
A California immigration attorney files grievance and alleges that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) removal procedures has resulted in systematically removing immigrants in deportations proceedings with judicial stays. Removing an immigrant with a judicial stay of removal is a violation... - December 29, 2014 - Law Office of Zulu Ali
Governor Proclaims December 10 Human Rights Day in Tennessee
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has proclaimed December 10th Human Rights Day in Tennessee and is encouraging all citizens to join in observing the day. - December 13, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Equal Rights for All - a Kickstarter for Community
Equality Mag is an online community that promotes equal rights for all people. They recently launched their first website, but it was done out of love, not expertise. They need a professional redesign, and started a Kickstarter campaign to fund the project. - December 08, 2014 - Equality Mag
Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day to Honor Human Rights Leaders
International Human Rights Day is being celebrated in Tennessee on December 10th with awards going to human rights leaders and those paving the way for the future. - December 06, 2014 - United for Human Rights
International Conference Offers Compelling Perspectives on Families Created Through Adoption
Participants from around the world will converge in Cambridge, MA. March 25-29, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 for the American Adoption Congress’ 36th annual international conference: “Educate, Advocate and Legislate!” With 40 workshops, four keynote speakers, two films and one play; the conference offers an immersive look into this unique community and the complex issues faced by the adoption community. - December 05, 2014 - American Adoption Congress
Gigaton Gifts Puts a Tree in Every Holiday Card
Low-cost program lets customers fight climate change, deforestation and poverty when sending holiday greetings by helping to restore ecologically critical mangrove forests. - December 02, 2014 - Gigaton Gifts
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration to Honor Freedom Fighters
The 2014 Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration will pay special tribute to the late John Seigenthaler and George Barrett. - November 27, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Ferguson: in "Troubling Times," Millennial Sings a Song of Love
As the nation quakes in the aftermath of a contentious decision, soul-stirring singer, Jerome Holloway, expresses love, compassion and freedom with his powerful song, "Troubling Times." This soulful artist breathes hope and life at a time of pain. Holloway's mission is to sing with the... - November 27, 2014 - Jerome Holloway
Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer, Comments on New NYC Legislation Restricting Enforceability of ICE Detainers
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has power to detain and remove persons without valid immigration status. Most of the cases are referred to ICE by local agencies. New York City decided to stop this practice by adopting legislation limiting the cooperation between NYC agencies and ICE. - November 18, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
The Discovery Channel and Gadfly Publishing Announce the November 18, 2014 Premier of "The Shot Doctor," the Ruby McCollum Murder Trial
In 1952, the Pittsburgh Courier hired Zora Neale Hurston to cover the trial of Ruby McCollum, a wealthy African-American wife who shot and killed her white lover, a prominent physician and recently elected state senator. The trial became a landmark case in the history of the Segregationist South. - November 11, 2014 - Gadfly Publishing, LLC
Human Rights Day Celebration to be Held at First Amendment Center
The Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day on December 10th in Nashville, Tennessee will be held at the First Amendment Center. - November 03, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Planning Committee for Human Rights Day Celebration Seeks Nominations for Awardees
The Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day will be December 10th from 4-6pm in Nashville, Tennessee. The planning committee has just published a request for nominations for the lifetime achievement and rising advocate awards. - October 18, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Author Brian F. Martin Reaches Out to Help Adults Recover from Childhood Domestic Violence
Brian F. Martin is on a mission to move beyond "awareness" and into healing for adults who grew up with domestic violence at home. His book, "Invincible: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up with Domestic Violence, and the Truths to Set You Free," was published just in time to help this year's domestic violence awareness campaigns make a real difference. - October 16, 2014 - CDV – Children of Domestic Violence
Decatur, Georgia to Host The 2014 RISE Awards
Tickets are available now for individuals and groups planning to attend the awards gala. To reserve, visit http://www.theriseawards.com - October 13, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Kayenta Township, Navajo Nation Settles Election Lawsuit Brought Against It by Harrison Tsosie
Navajo Office of Hearings and Appeals confirms settlement requiring Kayenta Township to follow Navajo Nation election and campaign financing laws. - October 08, 2014 - Law Office of Barry Klopfer P.C.
Shine the Light on Domestic Violence Event
DVAM - domestic violence awareness month- is upon us and events are happening across the country to give recognition to victims of domestic violence and the families it impacts. Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV will be hosting an event at Howdy's Concert Venue Friday October 10th from 5-10pm. - October 08, 2014 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Eliminate Internet Censorship with the OpenTellus Code
The OpenTellus project is operated outside the reach of censorship authorities and allows people within these controlled areas to practice freedom of speech and to make up their own mind about what is right or wrong. - October 07, 2014 - OpenTellus
Human Rights Day Celebration in Tennessee Set for December 10
The planning has begun for the Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day in December. - October 03, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word
The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change
Bishop Donald M. Hilliard Lead Pastor, Cathedral International, Perth Amboy, NJ Faith, Freedom and Ferguson
Bishop Hilliard of The Cathedral International in Perth Amboy, NJ comments on the controversial situation taking place in Ferguson, MO of an unarmed Black teenager that was summarily slain by a white police officer in the middle of the street, in broad daylight, just a few blocks from his home. While the narrative has been all over the map as to what transpired leading up to Mike Brown's death, the sad reality is that a police officer shot and killed an unarmed man. - September 11, 2014 - Bishop Hilliard