Happy Tuesday! Here’s the latest news from some of our inspiring speakers: Check out this video from The Inertia in which pro surfer Kyle Thiermann “redefines cool” by pursuing his passion for the environment. Truly an inspiration! Then head on over to inthesetimes.com where Susan Douglas shares her thoughts on Josh Gamson’s “deeply …
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Here are the latest updates from our speakers who have been making headlines: We want to extend a HUGE congratulations to Dr. Ainissa Ramirez on winning the 2015 Andrew Gemant Award, an annual prize recognizing significant contributions to the cultural, artistic or humanistic dimension of physics. Disney has released the first trailer of …
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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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Check out the latest updates from our speakers! In an interview with MTV News, Amber Madison (a therapist and writer on sexual health) discusses why social networks need to update their policies on censorship and safe sex. “Many places like Twitter and Facebook are censoring sexual health content from reputable orgs simply because they …
Discovery Digital Networks has added another video network to its portfolio with the launch of Seeker. Starring in one of the network’s inaugural shows — Pro-surfer Kyle Thiermann shares his passion for waves and preserving the oceans that are his playground. Head over to EcoWatch and read Dr. Sandra Steingraber’s remarks to the chief commissioner of the …
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Here’s the latest from our speakers who are making headlines: Guernica Magazine talks with Dr. Robert Bullard about the politics of protection and vulnerability. On June 16, a benefit presentation of Ntozake Shange’s Tony Award-nominated play “For colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf” was held at Harlem Hospital Pavilion. Head …
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We hope that everyone has been enjoying Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Can’t wait until next Sunday? Check out the trailer for episode 3 here! Looking to enhance your Cosmos experience? Download the official Cosmos app from the app store for breathtaking imagery, unique videos and additional exclusive content. …
Good afternoon! We start off with a quick reminder that President Obama will deliver the State of the Union Address this evening. The address is scheduled to begin at 9PM. Look for fierce crusader and client, Lilly Ledbetter, namesake of the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, who will be in attendance! We are very …