Check out what our speaker’s have been up to this week! Head over to the Guardian and check out Dr. Stephanie Coontz’ article about the UK’s new parental leave laws. Feminist author and Guardian columnist Jessica Valenti has secured her latest book deal: She told the Cut that her fifth book, Sex Object, […]
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We hope that the new year is off to a strong start for everyone! For some inspiration, here are the latest updates from some of our awesome speakers and change-makers: Neil deGrasse Tyson is getting his own talk show on the National Geographic Channel, appropriately titled Star Talk. Ian Cheney‘s latest film, The Search for
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We hope everyone had a fantastic holiday season and is ready for a healthy and productive year in 2015! Let’s get caught up on what some of our speakers have been up to: On December 17, 2014, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo banned the practice of high-volume hydraulic fracturing (of shale formations) in New York
Ian Cheney’s latest film, The Search for General Tso, will be available in theaters and video-on-demand on January 2. Check out the newest trailer here! Lateefah Simon, a MacArthur Fellowship winner for her civil rights work, has been nominated for the San Francisco Chronicle’s newest award honoring the top Bay Area visionary. Head over to The Guardian
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Hope everyone enjoyed some time off this past holiday. As you can see, I was very busy at work! I was asked by the US Embassy in Barbados to speak to some of the Caribbean promoters about marketing to increase their visibility. It was a fantastic experience and I was grateful for the
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We salute our veterans and their families for all the sacrifices they make for our country. We thank you for every thing you do, and happy Veterans Day! Today the White House announced that Suzan Harjo – a writer, curator, and activist who has advocated for improving the lives of Native peoples – has been awarded the Presidential
As the summer comes to a close and the school year starts up again, we are reminded of the great potential for societal change that comes with the next group of bright young minds taking their spin on the newest (and oldest) debates. Will they become the next generation’s status-quo challengers to join the ranks
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Here’s what our speakers have been up to this week: In an open letter to the NYT, Dr. Sandra Steingraber challenges the claim that there exists a “right way” to frack. Arsalan Iftikhar talks with NPR about the tragic kidnappings in Nigeria and discusses how groups like Boko Haram are distorting the Muslim
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Here’s what is trending from some of our speakers, activists, and change makers: The Huffington Post interviews Michael Tubbs and proclaims that the 23 year old councilman from Stockton, California will restore your faith in politicians. True Son, a documentary film about councilman Tubbs, debuted last week at the Tribeca Film Festival. In
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Happy Earth Day Everyone! Our environmental change makers are speaking around the world today encouraging communities to take action to protect the planet we live on. What’s the one thing you’ve done this year to create change? Was it hard to do? In other news, Spin.com recounts the busy year of riot grrrl Kathleen
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Here’s what some of our speakers have been up to this week: Congratulations to Michael Tubbs on being nominated for one of EBONY’s Heroes Next Door awards. Amir Azcel’s latest book: Why Science Does not Disprove God, receives a glowing review in the Washington Post. Arsalan Iftikhar sits down with St. Louis
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Today marks the one year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing that claimed the lives of four people and wounded more than 260. We’d like to take a minute to remember and honor the victims and their families as well as all of the first responders and medical personnel.
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Here’s what our speakers are up to this week: Women’s rights leader and speaker Lilly Ledbetter joins President Barack Obama as he plans to sign two executive orders today to mark Equal Pay Day. Check out a great spoof of Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson on Saturday Night Live (jump to 3:05). Ian Cheney’s latest
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We would like to take a minute to honor and remember two fallen hometown heroes: Lieutenant Edward J. Walsh Jr. and Firefighter Michael R. Kennedy of the Boston Fire Department. A Lieutenant Walsh – Firefighter Kennedy Memorial Fund has been established, donations can be made here. *************************************************************************************************************** Here’s what some of our speakers have
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Did you catch Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson talking Cosmos on Colbert last night? If not, head over to Colbert Nation for a replay of the full episode! At the Huffington Post this week, Dr. Ainissa Ramirez explains “What You Should Know about the SAT, But Were Afraid to Ask.” Amber Madison gives us
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We are less than one week away from the Sunday March 9th premiere of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey! In anticipation, the New York Times writes “it’s hard to imagine a better man to reboot the cosmos than Neil deGrasse Tyson.” This past week, a few lucky attendees at the Whitehouse Film Festival got the
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Entertainment Weekly selects Cosmos: A Space Time Odyssey as one of their must see TV debuts of the season! Why are they so excited? “Tyson is as entertaining as he is brainy and jaw dropping visuals make you forget that you are actually learning while you are watching TV. Cosmos should have a place in
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It has been wonderful seeing all of our NACA friends this week! If you’re at the convention here in Boston and haven’t had a chance to stop by and see us at booth D1217, we’ll be there this afternoon! On March 9th at 9:00PM ET, Cosmos: A Space Time Odyssey hosted by Dr. Neil
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