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Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Awards Juanes Scholarship to Xavier Cintrón

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

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The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation awarded the Juanes Scholarship to 18-year-old cuatro puertorriqueo student Xavier Cintrn during a special presentation with the artist in Miami.

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The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation awarded the Juanes Scholarship to 18-year-old cuatro puertorriqueo student Xavier Cintrn during a special presentation with the artist in Miami.
The Prodigy Scholarship (Juanes Scholarship) created seven years ago to support music education and the Latin music genres holds a maximum value of $200,000 and allows Cintrn to pursue a bachelor's degree at Berklee College of Music in Boston, starting this fall.
Since its establishment, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation has committed an extraordinary sum of more than $6.5 million in scholarships, grants, musical instruments, and educational events throughout the United States and Ibero-America.
"We are so proud to award Xavier Cintrn with the Prodigy Scholarship for his hard work, commitment and passion for Latin music," said Tanya Ramos-Puig, President of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

Roberta Annan Appointed As Member Of Condé Nast College Of Fashion & Design Advisory Council

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

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ACCRA, Ghana, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --UNEP Goodwill Ambassador and Founder of African Fashion Foundation, Roberta Annan has been appointed as a Member of the Cond Nast College of Fashion & Design Advisory Council.

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ACCRA, Ghana, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --UNEP Goodwill Ambassador and Founder of African Fashion Foundation, Roberta Annan has been appointed as a Member of the Cond Nast College of Fashion & Design Advisory Council.
Enninful, the 10-member Advisory Council consists of other renowned industry leaders including Caroline Rush, Donatella Versace, Fabien Baron, Grace Coddington, Naomi Campbell, Roberta Annan, Sarah Mower, Suzy Menkes and Victoria Beckham.
Commenting on her appointment, Roberta Annan expressed ''I am honoured to be appointed as a member of the Advisory Council for the Cond Nast College of Fashion & Design.
Through the support of the Advisory Council there will also be a new scholarships fund to bring education opportunities to a wider audience.

Emory University’s Compassion Center Announces Plans for Global 21-Day Compassion Challenge That Begins March 6, 2021

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Emory Universitys Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics, with the support of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, will kick off a 21-Day Compassion Challenge March 6, 2021.

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Emory Universitys Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics, with the support of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, will kick off a 21-Day Compassion Challenge March 6, 2021.
The 21-Day Compassion Challenge is designed to help people recognize their capacity for compassion and learn how to practice it daily.
Over the course of three weeks, participants progress sequentially through a series of topics that explore the transformative power of compassion.
Cultivating compassion toward self and others is the urgent need of our time, said Lobsang Tenzin Negi, executive director of the Compassion Center.

Press release - Human rights breaches in Uganda, Rwanda and Kazakhstan

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Friday, February 12, 2021

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On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions taking stock of the human rights situation in Uganda, Rwanda and Kazakhstan.

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On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions taking stock of the human rights situation in Uganda, Rwanda and Kazakhstan.
Finally, Parliament reiterates that sanctions against individuals and organisations responsible for human rights violations in Uganda must be adopted under the new EU human rights sanction mechanism, the so-called EU Magnitsky Act.
(11.02.2021)
MEPs condemn the enforced disappearance, illegal rendition and incommunicado detention of Rwandan human rights defender, government critic and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Paul Rusesabagina, whose story was recounted in the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda.
Parliament calls for an international investigation into this matter and expresses its deep concern about the violation of Mr Rusesabaginas rights.

The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Continues Support for Vulnerable Communities During COVID-19

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Monday, January 25, 2021

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"We cannot overlook communities that are disproportionately burdened by the economic and social impacts of this pandemic," said Jody Allen, co-founder and chair of the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.

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"We cannot overlook communities that are disproportionately burdened by the economic and social impacts of this pandemic," said Jody Allen, co-founder and chair of the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
This funding round builds on previous COVID-19 support in the Pacific Northwest totaling $12 million from the Foundation and focused on underserved and vulnerable communities.
For more than three decades the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation has focused on changing the trajectory of some of the world's toughest problems.
Today, the Foundation supports a global portfolio of frontline partners working to preserve ocean health, protect wildlife, combat climate change, and strengthen communities.

Emory University to Host a Live Webcast With His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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Monday, November 30, 2020

The Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics at Emory University will host a live webinar with His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

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The Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics at Emory University will host a live webinar with His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
The webcast begins at 10:30pm ET on Dec. 8, 2020 (Dec. 9 @ 9:00am India Standard Time) and will be simulcast in 14 languages.
For more than 20 years, weve been working with His Holiness the Dalai Lama on programs and research that illustrate the positive effects of compassion.
An academic collaboration that began in 1998 between Emory University and the Dalai Lama, the Center investigates the science of compassion and supports its practical implementation.

Comerica Bank Donates $100,000 to Capuchin Soup Kitchen

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Friday, November 20, 2020

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Comerica will support Capuchin Soup Kitchen and its programs for 2020/2021 in the following areas:

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Comerica will support Capuchin Soup Kitchen and its programs for 2020/2021 in the following areas:
2020 Holiday Food Drives on Thanksgiving (November 23-24) and Christmas (December 16-17), providing food for approximately 1,300 households;
2021 Support Our Capuchin Kitchen (SOCK) Fundraiser; and
"We are proud to continue investing in Capuchin Soup Kitchen and its mission to serve individuals and families by meeting food security needs as well through social and emergency assistance," said Mike Ritchie, Comerica Bank Michigan market president.
"The Capuchin Soup Kitchen is grateful for this partnership with Comerica Bank," said Brother Jerry Johnson, Capuchin Soup Kitchen executive director.
Comerica Bank and Comerica Charitable Foundation have invested $4 million in community programming and businesses throughout the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Comerica's partnership with Capuchin Soup Kitchen is a part the bank's community commitment.
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The Capuchin Soup Kitchen is a ministry of the Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order, headquartered in Detroit, with ministries in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois and Montana.

Award-winning producer and voiceover actor Laurel Harris narrates "Shirin Ebadi: Until We Are Free", world premier at Venice International Film Festival on September 2nd

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

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The film tells the story of Shirin Ebadi's struggle for women's rights and human rights in Iran.

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The film tells the story of Shirin Ebadi's struggle for women's rights and human rights in Iran.
Harris narrated the award-winning film50 and counting"The Dalai Lama - Scientist," which premiered to a standing ovation to a sold out crowd at the Venice International Film Festival in 2019.
As a producer, Laurel has worked with many notable figures, including Nobel Peace Laureates Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Traveling the world to film their stories and work alongside teams from the BBC and PBS, Harris has developed a passion for creating film content that highlights underserved populations.

Allen Institute Adds Former Washington Governor, Executives From JPMorgan Chase And Deloitte To Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

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The new members joined the existing seven board members, including Board of Directors Chair Jody Allen, who is also Chair of Vulcan Inc. and Trustee of the Paul G. Allen Trust.

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The new members joined the existing seven board members, including Board of Directors Chair Jody Allen, who is also Chair of Vulcan Inc. and Trustee of the Paul G. Allen Trust.
The board is charged with providing oversight and stewardship to the Allen Institute, helping to ensure it fulfills its scientific mission.
The Allen Institute is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization founded by philanthropist and visionary, the late Paul G. Allen.
Its research institutes include the Allen Institute for Brain Science, launched in 2003, the Allen Institute for Cell Science, launched in 2014, and the Allen Institute for Immunology, launched in 2018.

World Premiere of "The Dalai Lama - Scientist" set in Venice, Lido during the 76th Venice International Film Festival

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

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Nobel Peace Prize winner, Betty Williams of Northern Ireland, will be in attendance to present the film in honour of her dear friend, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner, Betty Williams of Northern Ireland, will be in attendance to present the film in honour of her dear friend, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
With extensive, rare, and never before seen footage, this feature-length film tells the very human story of the Dalai Lama that no one knows.
In "The Dalai Lama - Scientist", the Dalai Lama himself tells the unknown story of his lifelong journey into the world of science and technology, and how the world has changed as a result.
The film was produced by an international team, and it was directed and written by award- winning female filmmaker, Dawn Gifford Engle.