Submissions are now open for this year’s initiative, which advocates to combat violence against women, and will take place from 25 november – 10 december 2020. Inspired by the UN Women campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender- based Violence, the 16 DAYS 16 FILMS initiative is a short filmContinue Reading
Blue is the Color of Justice and Reportedly Justice Ginsburg’s Favorite Color One World Trade Center, Pershing Square Viaduct, Kosciuszko Bridge, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Whiteface Lake Placid Olympic Center, SUNY Central Administration Building, State Education Building, Alfred E. Smith Building, Niagara Falls and State Fair MainContinue Reading
Guest-edited by Kimberlé Crenshaw, the special edition zine amplifies voices of Black women & girls Continuing its mission to convene, unite and strengthen the voices speaking out for gender equality, CHIME FOR CHANGE has collaborated with The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) to release a special digital edition of its CHIME ZineContinue Reading
“We know there’s massive inequalities in access to careers within creativity,” says Converse CMO Jesse Stollak. “If we create new pipelines of experience, we can open an engine for youth opportunity.” This idea underpins the expanded Converse All Stars program. At its core, the program hinges on a robust community-focused ecosystemContinue Reading
On September 16th 2020, UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem hosted a digital event to discuss about Gender Equality and Inclusion with a focus on the Power of Partnerships. Along the conference, she was joined by strategic partners representing the private sector, civil society, international institutions, fashion,Continue Reading
The plan is part of Live Nation’s newly announced, wide-spanning initiative aimed at increasing civic engagement and supporting voting access in the upcoming 2020 elections. Live Nation, the world’s largest concert promoter, has announced a voting and civic engagement initiative that’s aiming to convert more than 100 of the entertainmentContinue Reading
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche and La Grande Épicerie celebrate the unique “made in Belgium” brand of culture and creativity with an exhibition entitled “Once Upon a Time in Belgium”. With unbridled wacky humor, the event features a comic book décor and a vast selection of fashion, beauty and designContinue Reading
On Her 75th Birthday, Marsha P. Johnson State Park Becomes First State Park in New York to Honor LGBTQ Person and Transgender Woman of Color State Will Improve Park Facilities and Install Public Art Celebrating Marsha P. Johnson and the LGBTQ Movement – Largest Investment in Park Since Opening Governor Andrew M. CuomoContinue Reading
In March, the UK locked down the country to contain the spread of COVID-19. For many this led to a heightened period of dread and anxiety, but also creativity and heroism. During lockdown artist Tom Croft created #portraitsforNHSheroes to galvanize artists across the country to celebrate workers on the frontline. Tom collaboratedContinue Reading
While this summer’s 27th annual Harlem Meer Performance Festival can’t be held in person, we invite you to celebrate the best of the City’s multicultural music and dance—virtually. Stay tuned! Enjoy the spirit of the Festival with engaging performances recently captured in the Park. Starting August 23, we’ll post aContinue Reading