Category: Activism
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Wild Animal Sanctuary adds 9,004 acres to its Colorado operation
SPRINGFIELD, Colo. /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Wild Animal Sanctuary has completed the purchase of a 9,004-acre ranch located in southeastern Colorado near the agricultural community of Springfield. With more than 460 lions, tigers, bears, wolves and other rescued animals currently residing at the non-profit organization’s facility near Keenesburg, Colorado, the need for additional space drove the organization to seek…
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Getty Images Transforms Iconic Watermark Into Support for Global Water Issues on World Water Day
NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Getty Images, a world leader in visual communication, today released a unique collection of images – Watermarks for Water – kicking off an initiative that aims to help raise awareness and funds for the global water crisis by transforming the iconic Getty Images watermark. When a collection image is licensed at www.watermarksforwater.com,…
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The Root Announces 2018 Young Futurist List Recognizing The 25 Young African-American Leaders Shaping Our Future
NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — The Root, the premier news and culture publication for black America, is proud to unveil its 2018 class of Young Futurists, a distinction reserved for the best and brightest young African Americans, ages 15 to 22. The seventh edition of the annual list shines a light on the efforts and achievements of…
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Mister Rogers Forever Stamp Dedicated Today
PITTSBURGH, March 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — It really is “a beautiful day in the neighborhood” now that the U.S. Postal Service has immortalized Mister Rogers on a Forever stamp. Please share the news using the hashtag #MisterRogersStamp. Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan dedicated the stamp honoring Fred Rogers today at the studio named in his…
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The Rewards Of Delivering Meals To Seniors
Meals On Wheels America And The Ad Council Focus On The Fulfillment Volunteers Get When They Give. The lifetime impact from moments of connection is center stage in Meals on Wheels’ largest volunteer recruitment campaign, “America, Let’s Do Lunchâ„¢”
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World Vision commits to reach everyone, everywhere they work with clean water in Rwanda
Rwanda to be first country to finish the job of providing everyone with clean water as part of World Vision’s commitment to reach 50 million people with clean water by 2030
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World Water Day: PepsiCo and The Nature Conservancy Announce New Water Conservation Projects in Southwestern States
Collaboration tackles water scarcity and boosts local communities.
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When women lead, everyone progresses.
MENLO PARK, Calif., March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — To celebrate International Women’s Day, Facebook is debuting fierce new features to help you spread the love and honor women who have made a positive impact on your life. It’s undeniable that this year, more than ever, women have created a compelling call-to-action in more ways than…
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As A Black Woman, Janice Ellis Faced Sexism, Racism And Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
Am I Woman And Then Black Or Am I Black And Then Woman? Asks Janice Ellis In Her Provocative New Book, From Liberty To Magnolia: In Search of the American Dream
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Sony Electronics Leans into Women’s History Month 2018
SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — March is Women’s History Month, and Sony Electronics Inc. will serve as a corporate supporter and sponsor of numerous Women’s History Month events, in addition to engaging and educating its employees. Sony will kick off the month with “HerStory” profiles of inspiring female Sony employees via social…