Category: Community
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GEORGIA RUN-OFF: THE PURGE
Short Film Reveals 198,000 Voters Purged From the Rolls in Georgia ahead of Run-Off Investigative Report Released Today Reveals Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is No Hero Defending Democracy from Trump Narrated by Debra Messing Produced by George and Peggy DiCaprio, Thom Hartmann and Rosario Dawson Reported by Greg Palast, The Palast Fund FILM FOR CONSIDERATION: https://vimeo.com/496795601/6a60cb6766 Producers: George and Peggy DiCaprio, Thom Hartmann, Rosario Dawson Narrated by: Debra Messing Directed…
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Mobility Unlimited Challenge Winner Receives $1M for Ultra-lightweight Intelligent Wheelchair
Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Nesta Challenges, announces winner of $4 million global Mobility Unlimited Challenge in virtual event Phoenix Instinct from the UK wins $1 million in prize money to help bring their Phoenix i wheelchair to market The winner’s announcement is a culmination of the three-year Mobility Unlimited Challenge which saw…
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Aunt Jemima, Not Just Pancakes!
Aunt Jemima is a brand of pancake mix, syrup, and other breakfast foods. The Aunt Jemima pancake mix was advertised in 1889 as the first ready-mix. Aunt Jemima is based on the common enslaved “Mammy” archetype, a plump Black woman wearing a headscarf who is a devoted and submissive servant. Her skin is dark and dewy, with a pearly…
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Mike’s Latest: System of the Down
Check out Mike Sliwa’s latest video. The system is killing us while keeping us alive. Narrated by: Michael J Sliwa Editing: Rod Washington Video and Images: Storyblocks Chase a Different Carrot is a weekly series of short videos presented by Michael J. Sliwa. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dQpGwnN… https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dVo9Jiu… Check out Mike’s Blog: https://michaelsliwa.wordpress.com/be… Check out Mike’s Book:…
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Celebrating World Teacher’s Day
World Teachers’ Day, also known as International Teachers Day, is an international day held annually on October 5. Established in 1994, it commemorates the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which is a standard-setting instrument that addresses the status and situations of teachers around the world. This recommendation outlines standards relating to education personnel policy, recruitment,…
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MasterClass Underscores Diversity of Thought and Knowledge
MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across a wide range of subjects, unveiled a new brand identity that emphasizes its commitment to diversity of thought while giving a subtle nod to critical thinking and purposely leaving room for interpretation. From day one, MasterClass has been steeped in cultural…
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Toyota USA Foundation to Address Digital Divide
Grants Provide Access to Virtual Learning for more than 350,000 Students PLANO, Texas (September 28, 2020) – As virtual learning continues, many students across the country are still in need of internet access and computers to complete school work. To help meet this need, the Toyota USA Foundation approved grants totaling $3,357,000 to support students in…
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Mike’s latest video: Ku Klux Klueless
Check out Mike Sliwa’s latest video. Institutional racism remains a mystery for many white folks. Narrated by: Michael J Sliwa Editing: Rod Washington Video and Images: Storyblocks Chase a Different Carrot is a weekly series of short videos presented by Michael J. Sliwa. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dQpGwnN… https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dVo9Jiu… Check out Mike’s Blog: https://michaelsliwa.wordpress.com/be… Check out Mike’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Differ……
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Lieutenant Colonel Robert Jones Friend: UFO Investigator
Those of you who are into the subject of UFOs and its history must remember Colonel Robert Friend. He played a huge role in the US Air Force’s nearly 20-year Project Blue Book, the official government study of UFOs. Lieutenant Colonel Robert Jones Friend was born in Columbia, South Carolina on February 29, 1920. From an early age,…
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Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Donates Face Masks to Selma City Schools
Montgomery, Ala. –  To help the neighboring community of Selma continue its fight against COVID-19, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) donated 6,000 face masks to Selma City Schools. HMMA donated 5,000 disposable masks and 1,000 reusable fabric face masks to Selma City Schools. The donation was received by school officials for distribution to students,…