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The Discovery Channel and Gadfly Publishing Announce the November 18, 2014 Premier of "The Shot Doctor," the Ruby McCollum Murder Trial
In 1952, the Pittsburgh Courier hired Zora Neale Hurston to cover the trial of Ruby McCollum, a wealthy African-American wife who shot and killed her white lover, a prominent physician and recently elected state senator. The trial became a landmark case in the history of the Segregationist South. - November 11, 2014 - Gadfly Publishing, LLC
Human Rights Day Celebration to be Held at First Amendment Center
The Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day on December 10th in Nashville, Tennessee will be held at the First Amendment Center. - November 03, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Planning Committee for Human Rights Day Celebration Seeks Nominations for Awardees
The Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day will be December 10th from 4-6pm in Nashville, Tennessee. The planning committee has just published a request for nominations for the lifetime achievement and rising advocate awards. - October 18, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Author Brian F. Martin Reaches Out to Help Adults Recover from Childhood Domestic Violence
Brian F. Martin is on a mission to move beyond "awareness" and into healing for adults who grew up with domestic violence at home. His book, "Invincible: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up with Domestic Violence, and the Truths to Set You Free," was published just in time to help this year's domestic violence awareness campaigns make a real difference. - October 16, 2014 - CDV – Children of Domestic Violence
Decatur, Georgia to Host The 2014 RISE Awards
Tickets are available now for individuals and groups planning to attend the awards gala. To reserve, visit http://www.theriseawards.com - October 13, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Kayenta Township, Navajo Nation Settles Election Lawsuit Brought Against It by Harrison Tsosie
Navajo Office of Hearings and Appeals confirms settlement requiring Kayenta Township to follow Navajo Nation election and campaign financing laws. - October 08, 2014 - Law Office of Barry Klopfer P.C.
Shine the Light on Domestic Violence Event
DVAM - domestic violence awareness month- is upon us and events are happening across the country to give recognition to victims of domestic violence and the families it impacts. Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV will be hosting an event at Howdy's Concert Venue Friday October 10th from 5-10pm. - October 08, 2014 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Eliminate Internet Censorship with the OpenTellus Code
The OpenTellus project is operated outside the reach of censorship authorities and allows people within these controlled areas to practice freedom of speech and to make up their own mind about what is right or wrong. - October 07, 2014 - OpenTellus
Human Rights Day Celebration in Tennessee Set for December 10
The planning has begun for the Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day in December. - October 03, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word
The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change
Bishop Donald M. Hilliard Lead Pastor, Cathedral International, Perth Amboy, NJ Faith, Freedom and Ferguson
Bishop Hilliard of The Cathedral International in Perth Amboy, NJ comments on the controversial situation taking place in Ferguson, MO of an unarmed Black teenager that was summarily slain by a white police officer in the middle of the street, in broad daylight, just a few blocks from his home. While the narrative has been all over the map as to what transpired leading up to Mike Brown's death, the sad reality is that a police officer shot and killed an unarmed man. - September 11, 2014 - Bishop Hilliard
Muslim Coalition Denounces ISIS for Steven Sotloff's Murder
The US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), a coalition of several national and local organizations, today condemns a terrorist and anti-Islam group for a video purporting to show the gruesome beheading of American journalist Steven Sotloff. The murder of innocent civilians is immoral,... - September 03, 2014 - USCMO
Amnesty International Announces Fall Conference Featuring Carlos Mauricio, Founder of Stop Impunity Project
Nashville Amnesty International will host its annual conference at the Friends House on September 20th with keynote speaker Carlos Mauricio of the Stop Impunity Project. - August 30, 2014 - Nashville Amnesty
Narroway Publishing LLC/Imprint Narroway Press Announces the Release of "Evil and the Details," Book Two in Roy A. Teel Jr.'s New Fifteen Book Crime Novel Series
Is America morally bankrupt? Why do we read stories about the sex trade and human trafficking but take little action to stop it? - August 28, 2014 - Narroway Publishing LLC
"NIRMALA: The Mud Blossom" by Fiza Pathan
"Nirmala: The Mud Blossom" graphically depicts the travails, discrimination, and abuse faced by female children in India from the cradle to the grave. Available on Amazon.com in Paperback and Kindle version. ISBN 978-1-5006031-1-3 $ 5.99 ASIN B00M9ORT9K $ 2.99 - August 26, 2014 - Fiza Pathan
Latin Fashion Designers Use the Power of Fashion Week to Raise Their Voice in Favor of No Discrimination
Designers, from Latin America and around the world have used fashion week as a platform for dressmakers to show the world their most recent designs, are coming together to provide a voice in favor of no discrimination due to disability, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social status, etc.; creating an unprecedented event to celebrate this community. - August 25, 2014 - Latin Fashion Week
Voto Latino Statement on Police Shooting of Michael Brown
This tragedy reminds us of the need for our communities to make their voices heard. - August 22, 2014 - Voto Latino
Recycling Fundraiser Helps Beat the Budget Crunch at Spectrum Resources
Spectrum Resources has started a program in order to collect donation funds by participating in the FundingFactory Recycling Program. They collect empty cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, and laptops from the community and send the waste products to FundingFactory in exchange for cash... - August 22, 2014 - Spectrum Resources
Local Writer Seeks to Expose the Problems with Capital Punishment
With the number of botched executions mounting, local screenwriter and Indian filmmaker combine their skills to shine light on inhumane treatment with this international collaboration. - August 15, 2014 - CSO Publishing
SGS New Webinar: "The Ruggie Principles" - the UN's Principles on Business & Human Rights
The objective of this one hour webinar is to consider the “Ruggie Principles” and how organizations are considering them in their implementation of good practice in sustainability strategy and to drive development in responsible sourcing practices to deliver reduced risk and enhanced... - August 14, 2014 - SGS
Jury Awards $730,000 to Whistleblower Janet Keyzer Against the Regents of the University of California
Seven year ordeal ends after 21-day trial in verdict for whistleblower terminated after she reported improprieties involving human subject research on California prisoners. - August 13, 2014 - Law Office of Mary-Alice Coleman
Sukki Singapora Champions the Girl Summit
The Sharan Project brings International Star Sukki Singapora to the World Stage to campaign against Forced Marriage in the UK. - July 22, 2014 - Sukki Singapora
Four-Fold Increase in Lawsuits Following New Federal Sexual Assault Policy: Report
A new report reveals a sharp increase in the number of lawsuits filed by college students alleging they were wrongfully expelled on allegations of sexual assault. Following implementation of a 2011 Department of Education sexual assault policy, the number of lawsuits rose four-fold, the report shows. - July 10, 2014 - SAVE
Leonce Law Launches Employee Rights Law Firm with Atlanta’s Legal Elite in Attendance
Employment law specialist and former defense attorney Porsche Leonce believed it was fitting to launch her law firm, which enforces employee rights, on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. - July 09, 2014 - Leonce Law
Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer, Comments on Immigration Reform Developments
With the Congress unable to pass Immigration Reform Bill, President pleads to take control and make changes to the current immigration system. - July 02, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Denver Senior Law Day on July 19 at Denver Mart
The 2014 Annual Denver Senior Law Day offers the public the opportunity to hear from experienced attorneys and other professionals involved in elder care issues, with 33 different workshops. This event is not only for seniors, but for adult children and caregivers who are helping aging parents and relatives. Attendee are also available to meet with an attorney at the “Ask-A-Lawyer” Session, a free 15-minute meeting with an attorney to ask about Elder Law issues. Info at www.seniorlawday.org. - June 26, 2014 - Denver Senior Law Day
Richmond Tax Solutions Presents Second Chance Consulting's 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser
Richmond Tax Solutions and Second Chance Consulting are having their 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser at King Pin Lanes in Midlothian, VA on July 12th 2014. All profits will go to help enroll more kids in the King Pin Saturday Youth Bowling League that will give our inner-city youth a chance to participate in a "non-traditional" sport. The goal is to help these kids belong to something positive and keep them off the streets. It lasts 32 weeks plus they receive lunch, prizes, scholarships and more. - June 23, 2014 - Whitewood Tax Solutions
Texas Bar Webcast - Drugs Minus Two: New Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Proposed new federal sentencing guidelines in drug cases will be the subject of the next Texas Bar CLE webcast to be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. The event will be co-hosted by Houston trial attorney Grant Scheiner and El Paso criminal defense attorney Cori... - June 18, 2014 - Scheiner Law Group P.C.
Announcement of Event - Mothers of Murdered Children - Get on the Bus in Oakland, CA Get Off the Bus in Washington DC
On June 15, 2014, a Caravan of Mothers whose children were lost to violence will leave from across the United States. The event is sponsored by the Inter Council For Mothers of Murdered Children, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The first bus will leave from Foothill Square, in Oakland, at... - June 15, 2014 - Inter Council for Mothers of Murdered Children
New Generation of Parents Can Now Go Online to Find Support, Gaybe Center LGBT Parent Community
GaybeCenter.com is an online resource center and community for LGBT parents and expecting parents. Articles found on the site cover subjects such as fever care, pregnancy, safety, adoption, nursery necessities and more. The articles, blog and other aspects of the site help promote it's motto, which is Learn, Develop, Grow. Visit http://www.GaybeCenter.com for more information. - June 13, 2014 - Gaybe Center
World Vision Recalls Ethiopian Famine Thirty Years on at BBC Gardener's World Live
World Vision exhibits charity garden at BBC Gardener's World to mark 30th anniversary of 1984 Ethiopian famine. - June 13, 2014 - World Vision UK
Dr. Jorge Ribas to be Honored with Vale la Pena! Service Award
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Dr. Jorge Ribas, President & CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc. with the Vale la Pena! Service Award at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to recognize Dr. - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Michael Melton, President 100 Black Men of Greater Washington DC, to be Honored with Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Michael Melton, President, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. with the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award outstanding service in supporting opportunities for local youth from low-income urban backgrounds. In... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Learn About Human Rights for Free with Experts from All Around the World
By the end of August, MOOC Chile (http://www.moocchile.com) will launch a free online course "International Human Rights." The program is led by Dr. José Zalaquett, a human rights activist since 1973 and human rights professor since 1995. Watch the trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIOp504lLts - June 01, 2014 - MOOC Chile
New Israel Fund of Canada Highlights Innovative Models Transforming Countless Lives in Israel
What can truly create a shared society of Jews and Arabs in Israel? - May 23, 2014 - New Israel Fund of Canada
Amazing Grace Lutheran Helping Imprisoned Women Return to Society
It takes a very special person, and lots of support, to help mend the broken lives of those often overlooked or rejected by society. - May 15, 2014 - Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
#BringBackOurGirlsTC Vigil and March
Several hundred local activists and concerned community members are expected to gather at the Lake and Marshall Bridge to show support for the over 200 girls kidnapped on April 16, 2014 in Nigeria. The local groups organized under #BringBackOurGirlsTC. Tonight’s vigil/march is the first of... - May 09, 2014 - #BringBackOurGirlsTC
8th Annual Manhattan Film Festival Announces 2014 Lineup
Feature documentary “David & Me” and Feature Narrative “The Wisdom To Know The Difference” Highlight Opening Night. - May 08, 2014 - Manhattan Film Festival
Special Invitation: the Iranian American Community of Arizona is Pleased to Present Mayor Rudy Giuliani at Their Symposium on the Threat of a Nuclear Iran
Invitation for upcoming event at the end of the week. - April 22, 2014 - Iranian American Community of Arizona
Ukraine Crisis and Asylum Seekers
Law Office of Alena Shautsova, a New York Immigration law firm located in Brooklyn , provides the full spectrum of immigration services including consultations regarding immigration benefits for citizens of troubled territories. - April 17, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
ETC is Hosting a Selfie Contest to Create Awareness
Help ETC bring attention and create awareness to teen suicide, bullying and discrimination. - April 17, 2014 - ETC (Empower the Community) Youth Group
World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala Event
Featuring live performances and a spectacular fashion show. World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala 2014, on Thursday, July 10th, at the Christopher Guy showroom in West Los Angeles. - April 11, 2014 - World Orphanage Foundation
Leaders Feed and Fortify Orlando Communities in Transitions
The Orlando City Hall located at 400 S. Orange Ave, 9th floor, Orlando Florida 32801, will be hosting Feed and Fortify Community Organization’s board of director’s installation ceremony on Tuesday April 29th, 2014 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. - April 11, 2014 - Feed & Fortify Community Organization
City Leaders on Record: Blacks Are Endangered Species – Youth Rally Planned
Rochester Pastors are raising their voices against abortion in an effort to alert the Black and Hispanic communities to the reality that they have become an endangered species. An educational Youth Rally is planned for April 16. - April 02, 2014 - AmINotAChild
Africa and Afro-Cubans Reunite at Bare Bones
An eagerly awaited documentary of an incredible journey of reunion is coming to Bare Bones Film and Music Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Two hundred years after they were separated by the horrors of the Transatlantic slave trade, a group of Africans and their lost family in diaspora find each other again. A timeless, universal story of discovery, acceptance and hope for the future. - March 31, 2014 - Unshackled Media
Immigration Lawyer Shah Peerally Emerging as a Book Author with His Inspirational Legal Fiction, "The Immigration Lawyer Asylum"
Shah Peerally, a well known attorney in California practicing immigration law has released his book, "The Immigration Lawyer-Asylum," on Amazon.com, Kindle and audio on Audible.com. The book, although an entertaining fiction, covers a number of important immigration issues especially the treatment of certain Middle Easterners. The story goes into great details in explaining a removal proceeding (deportation), a detailed description of the operations of an immigration court, and defensive asylum. - March 01, 2014 - Shah Peerally Law Group PC
Friends in Adoption Receives HRC’s All Children All Families Seal of Recognition
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, non-profit adoption agency, recently received the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children - All Families Seal of Recognition as a 2014 Leader in Supporting and Serving LGBT Families. Since its inception in 1982, FIA was one of the pioneer agencies in welcoming all families to adoption and from its early years has promoted adoption by qualified adoptive parents regardless of their sexual orientation. - February 06, 2014 - Friends in Adoption
Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology's Conference on "Faith and Free Will"
January 27th, Tel Aviv. Nearly 300 men and women participated in a day-long conference held by the Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology. The conference's topic, "Faith and Free Will," drew many to a series of lectures on the topic delivered by teachers from the School of Jewish Psychology. en.torathanefesh.org - February 04, 2014 - Torat Hanefesh School
MaleSurvivor Supports NCPTC Review of USA Swimming Safe Sport Program
MaleSurvivor: the National Organization Against Male Sexual Victimization publicly praised USA Swimming upon the release of today's report assessing the Safe Sport program. "USA Swimming is to be commended for proactively engaging the National Child Protection Training Center (NCPTC) to... - January 28, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
World Vision Calls for Better Access to Deliver Aid in Syria
International children’s charity, World Vision, calls for the parties meeting at Geneva II to make a peace agreement for the future of Syria, to help Syrian children. - January 25, 2014 - World Vision UK