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Medical Marijuana Patient Activist Cheryl Shuman Named Executive Director for Beverly Hills NORML
Public acceptance of pot is at an all-time high, and the fact that women have drastically changed their attitudes may be what is most fascinating about the sea change in public opinion -- and policy -- regarding marijuana. In 2005, only 32 percent of polled women told Gallup they approved legalizing pot, but this year 44 percent of them were for it, compared to 45 percent of men. In effect, women have narrowed what had been a 12-point gender gap. - December 09, 2009 - Beverly Hills NORML90210.org
Native American Project Gaining Major Celebrity Supports
In an effort to raise awareness for lingering racism and equality issues in Hollywood for Native Americans, Ticci Man Project is gathering hundreds of stars and dignitaries together and showcasing the world’s best talent from Native America with all charity proceeds benefiting several aspects of the native community. - June 09, 2009 - Ticci Man Project
Living Measure and KiRette Couture Present Threads for A Cause: A Fashion Show Benefiting GEMS
From Fashion Week to Fashion Avenue, NY has been called the fashion capital of the world. NY is also a leading entry, transit and destination point for human sex trafficking victims. On June 3, 2009, Living Measure and KiRette Couture will bring attention to this cause, through Threads For A Cause: A Fashion Show Benefiting GEMS. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. at Boucarou lounge in the LES. - June 03, 2009 - Living Measure
Ticci Man Project Bringing 100s of Hollywood Celebrities Together for Native America
Ambitious nonprofit project is bringing hundreds of celebrities together to combat what it claims over a 100 years of racism and discrimination in Hollywood. A featured red carpet charity event is planned and many other projects focusing aid and assistance to Native Americans. The project works toward bringing film and television audiences the first major modern Indian hero and icon portrayed by a Native American. - May 16, 2009 - Ticci Man Project
Ambitious Project Could Help End 100 Years of Hollywood Racism for Native Americans
Ticci Man is changing the way we think about Native people, helping to bring an end to negative stereotypes and racism through the positive and healing process of mutual cooperation and community spirit---the world's greatest Hollywood celebrities and talent all pitching in to help. - May 06, 2009 - Ticci Man Project