Social movements

Black Lives Matter: The Art of Protest mural in Indianapolis

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Monday, September 6, 2021
Visual arts, Social movements, Mural, Painting, Tiling, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Black Lives Matter, Articles, Black Lives Matter street mural

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis debuts a special two-year exhibit called, Stories from Our Community: The Art of Protest .

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  • The Children's Museum of Indianapolis debuts a special two-year exhibit called, Stories from Our Community: The Art of Protest .
  • By blending their shared passions for art, community and human rights, the artists created a street mural on Indiana Avenue in downtown Indianapolis to support the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
  • The Children's Museum now hopes to share their stories through a miniature recreation of the Black Lives Matter mural.
  • Every symbol and letter from the Black Lives Matter Mural was outlined and ready for new designs.

The Salvation Army Braces for a Potential New Wave of Homelessness

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Housing, The Salvation Army, Workfare in the United Kingdom, Homelessness, Social movements

The organization is asking for support from the public to stop a surge in the homelessness crisis before it starts.

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  • The organization is asking for support from the public to stop a surge in the homelessness crisis before it starts.
  • "The line between homeless and home is dangerously thin," said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, national commander for The Salvation Army.
  • As a result, a record number of individuals sought assistance from The Salvation Army because of the pandemic.
  • The Salvation Army annually helps more than 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services.

The National Civil Rights Museum Celebrates 30-Year Milestone

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Movements for civil rights, Civil rights movement, Liberalism in the United States, United States, Social movements, Activism, Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., Memorials to Martin Luther King Jr., National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, Tennessee, Martin Luther King Jr., Civil and political rights

Memphis, TN, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirty years ago, the National Civil Rights Museum became the first museum of its kind to chronicle the American civil rights history in America when it opened to the public July 4, 1991.

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  • Memphis, TN, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirty years ago, the National Civil Rights Museum became the first museum of its kind to chronicle the American civil rights history in America when it opened to the public July 4, 1991.
  • The National Civil Rights Museum completed a $28 million renovation of its Lorraine exhibits in 2014 with interactives and enhancements that create a more powerful, transformative experience to immerse its visitors.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.
  • The Museum is steadfast in its mission to chronicle the American civil rights movement and tell the story of the ongoing struggle for human rights.

The National Civil Rights Museum Announces Date for the 30th Freedom Award

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Friday, July 23, 2021
United States, Activism, Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., Social movements, Memorials to Martin Luther King Jr., National Civil Rights Museum, Civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr., Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, TN, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum announced it will present its Freedom Award on Thursday, October 14, and with a new format.

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  • Memphis, TN, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum announced it will present its Freedom Award on Thursday, October 14, and with a new format.
  • This year is a double celebration with the 30thanniversary for both the museum and the Freedom Award.
  • This is a pivotal year for the Freedom Award, said Faith Morris, the museums Chief Marketing & External Affairs Officer and Freedom Award Managing Director/Producer.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.

WishUpon launches new wishlist-based virtual gift function

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Giving, Software, Wish list, Virtual gift, Gift registry, giFT, Registry, giFT, Social movements, Computing

PARIS, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WishUpon included on STATION F's Future 40 2019 ranking of companies with strong growth potential and a member company of Born2Global Centre recently released a wishlist-based virtual gift function.

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  • PARIS, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WishUpon included on STATION F's Future 40 2019 ranking of companies with strong growth potential and a member company of Born2Global Centre recently released a wishlist-based virtual gift function.
  • WishUpon's virtual gift function operates as follows:
    The WishUpon user creates a gift registry of items selected from his or her wishlist and shares the gift registry with other people through Facebook messenger or WhatsApp.
  • Anyone who receives the message with the gift registry link can select an item off the gift registry, write and attach their own gift message, and then send the selected gift to the WishUpon user
    The WishUpon user then confirms the gift and fills out his or her address for shipment and other relevant details (item size, color, etc.).
  • Danbee Lee, CEO of WishUpon, said, "Wishlist-based gift giving is expected to increase user satisfaction with digital gifts and offer joy through the virtual gift-giving and gift-receiving experience.

Planet Classroom Releases Focus on Personal Growth and Stories that Feed Heart, Mind and Soul

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Social movements, Azille, Emotion, Orb, Black Lives Matter, Articles, 21st century in the United States

In the new episode of Planet Classroom, Orb, the show's virtual host, is joined by three creators to discuss their powerful masterpieces which help others learn to prevail and heal through difficult times.

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  • In the new episode of Planet Classroom, Orb, the show's virtual host, is joined by three creators to discuss their powerful masterpieces which help others learn to prevail and heal through difficult times.
  • International youth voices critique the 3 films.
  • Drumming circles have helped Craig Norton, director of Rhythms of Life, find a musical connection with the world around him.
  • Expressing our emotions and cries for change through poetry is what Luke Azille captures in his BlackLivesMatter poem.

Big Cities Learn Something New From Small Towns - Cittaslow Neighbourhoods Launched

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Social movements, Slow movement, Cittaslow, Community, Articles, Neighbourhood, Town

At the last international online meeting held in the past few days, the three hundred Cittaslow mayors approved the new Cittaslow Metropolis experimental project, which lays the foundations for the qualification of "slow neighbourhoods" in large cities.

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  • At the last international online meeting held in the past few days, the three hundred Cittaslow mayors approved the new Cittaslow Metropolis experimental project, which lays the foundations for the qualification of "slow neighbourhoods" in large cities.
  • The solution is to make big cities slow and small.
  • To turn neighbourhoods into small towns, into Cittaslow Neighborhoods that are made for everyone and by no means elitist.
  • Our objective was to increase the quality of life in big cities by slowing them down, thus making life easier, just like in "Slow Cities".

Big Cities Learn Something New From Small Towns - Cittaslow Neighbourhoods Launched

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Social movements, Slow movement, Cittaslow, Community, Articles, Neighbourhood, Town

At the last international online meeting held in the past few days, the three hundred Cittaslow mayors approved the new Cittaslow Metropolis experimental project, which lays the foundations for the qualification of "slow neighbourhoods" in large cities.

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  • At the last international online meeting held in the past few days, the three hundred Cittaslow mayors approved the new Cittaslow Metropolis experimental project, which lays the foundations for the qualification of "slow neighbourhoods" in large cities.
  • The solution is to make big cities slow and small.
  • To turn neighbourhoods into small towns, into Cittaslow Neighborhoods that are made for everyone and by no means elitist.
  • Our objective was to increase the quality of life in big cities by slowing them down, thus making life easier, just like in "Slow Cities".

Sudrania Continues Global Expansion With Canadian Office Opening

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Cryptocurrency, Decentralization, Financial technology, Uberisation, National Anti-Vivisection Society, Articles, Social movements

This Canada Day is extra special for Sudrania as the company celebrates its expansion into the Canadian market coinciding with its five-year anniversary.

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  • This Canada Day is extra special for Sudrania as the company celebrates its expansion into the Canadian market coinciding with its five-year anniversary.
  • Sudrania has rapidly grown to 600 employees, serving over 500 global clients.
  • Among the top reasons high-caliber clients have increasingly chosen Sudrania for their fund admin needs are:
    A well-staffed global team with 15+ average years of industry experience.
  • It can process millions of trades and produce daily NAVs for all fund types, including cryptocurrency, where Sudrania is a global leader.

THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM SELECTS RUSSELL WIGGINTON AS NEW PRESIDENT

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
United States, Activism, Social movements, Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., Memorials to Martin Luther King Jr., National Civil Rights Museum, Civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr., Memphis, Tennessee, Wigginton

Memphis, TN, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a five-month national search, the National Civil Rights Museum has named Dr. Russell Wigginton as the museums next president.

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  • Memphis, TN, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a five-month national search, the National Civil Rights Museum has named Dr. Russell Wigginton as the museums next president.
  • I am honored to be chosen to serve as the President of the National Civil Rights Museum, said Wigginton.
  • Wigginton succeeds Terri Lee Freeman as museum president and will resign his museum board post to assume his new leadership role.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.