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Care For Friends Hires New Executive Director

Hope Pavich hits the ground running with plans for Chicago’s homeless. - January 02, 2019 - Care For Friends

Tennessee United for Human Rights Educates the Next Generation

Part of an international movement, Tennessee United for Human Rights is raising awareness in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. - December 28, 2018 - United for Human Rights

Latest Update in the Lawsuit of Colby Dorman v. Giant Inland Empire RV and Jay Bensiek

Latest Update in the Lawsuit of Colby Dorman v. Giant Inland Empire RV and Jay Bensiek

Decision Delayed in Lawsuit - December 19, 2018 - Law Offices of Ann A. Hull, Inc.

Ultimatum Inc. and StrainConnect Partner with New York Based Nonprofit, Veteran’s Ananda, to Support Cannabis as an Alternative for Veterans with PTSD

Ultimatum Inc. and StrainConnect Partner with New York Based Nonprofit, Veteran’s Ananda, to Support Cannabis as an Alternative for Veterans with PTSD

As many as 3.9 million veterans in 2018 are suffering from PTSD. Medical marijuana (medically defined as "cannabis") has been found to be effective in alleviating PTSD symptoms. Sarah Stenuf, U.S. Army Veteran and founder of the New York based nonprofit Veteran's Ananda, has partnered with Ultimatum Inc. and sponsor, StrainConnect, to provide veterans with PTSD the help they need and deserve, which includes safe access to cannabis. - December 19, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights 70th Anniversary Rock for Human Rights Concert

Universal Declaration of Human Rights 70th Anniversary Rock for Human Rights Concert

Wil Seabrook is a singer/songwriter that created Rock for Human Rights. He tours with his band to bring awareness to the 30 Human Rights created by Eleanor Roosevelt and delegates of the United Nations. - December 12, 2018 - Church of Scientology Atlanta

Citizens Commission on Human Rights to Hold Forum on the Cause of Racism

Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Nashville (CCHR Nashville) is holding a special forum at the end of January 2019. - December 12, 2018 - CCHR Nashville

Tell Me Something Good! Funk’s Legendary Band, Rufus, Can.

Tell Me Something Good! Funk’s Legendary Band, Rufus, Can.

Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan have received their 3rd nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Could 3rd time be a charm? The band hopes so! - December 07, 2018 - Maiden Entertainment

Sherwood Valley Casino Employees Donate to Northern California Fire Relief Efforts

Sherwood Valley Casino Employees Donate to Northern California Fire Relief Efforts

In an effort to help those who have lost everything due to the devastating Northern California fires, employees of Sherwood Valley Casino went into action over the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving Day, collecting cash, diapers, water and wet-wipes to aid those directly impacted by the Camp Fires. All donations were exclusively made by employees of the casino or tribal businesses. - December 04, 2018 - Sherwood Valley Casino

Artist Alexey Steele’s "Love My Neighbor" Message Helps to Inspire Puerto Rico Community Devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria

Artist Alexey Steele’s "Love My Neighbor" Message Helps to Inspire Puerto Rico Community Devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria

Noted Southern California artist Alexey Steele unveiled new symbol for his “Love My Neighbor” campaign developed by his design company Sculptoglyph as part of collective mural at The World 2018 Omai Goodness Tour 7th International Convention "Puerto Rico".The innovative public art project by Alexey Steele in the City of Carson, California was selected as the theme and title of the mural completed by a group of international artists to show solidarity with recovery effort by Puerto Rico people. - December 03, 2018 - Alexey Steele

New Nonfiction Book "Police Craft" Presents a Veteran Police Officer's Thoughtful Views on the Job, the Public and the Use of Force

New Nonfiction Book "Police Craft" Presents a Veteran Police Officer's Thoughtful Views on the Job, the Public and the Use of Force

A veteran police officer gives his thoughtful, balanced views on police shootings, racial profiling, community relations, and every other aspect of policing in the new book "Police Craft: What Cops Know About Crime, Community and Violence" by Adam Plantinga, sergeant, San Francisco Police Department. Published by Quill Driver Books; publication date Dec. 1, 2018. - November 28, 2018 - Linden Publishing

New Initiative by Ultimatum, Inc. to Prevent Mass Shootings in America

New Initiative by Ultimatum, Inc. to Prevent Mass Shootings in America

In response to the increase in gun violence in the US, Ultimatum, Inc. has launched a new initiative which allows Americans to take real action to end mass shootings. People decide whether there should be an increased focus on gun control legislation or improving the mental health care system and... - November 27, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.

Grammy Nominees Mayssa Karaa, Fahad AlKubaisi & Saudi Ambassador Dr. Sumaya Al Nasser (Peace Without Borders) to Attend the #IAM Campaign Event in Beverly Hills

Grammy Nominees Mayssa Karaa, Fahad AlKubaisi & Saudi Ambassador Dr. Sumaya Al Nasser (Peace Without Borders) to Attend the #IAM Campaign Event in Beverly Hills

#IAM "Introducing Arabic Music to the Western World" campaign. The cultural event organized by Ms. Mariam Saleh of Backstage productions will be held on Nov. 23, 2018 at The Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd. (Grand Trianon), 7-10 pm, food and beverage served. - November 22, 2018 - Mayssa Karaa

Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Announces 2018 Award Recipients

The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place in Nashville at the First Amendment Center on December 11th, from 5pm – 7pm. The theme for 2018 was chosen to align with the United Nations’ theme and is: “Born Free & Equal? The Timeline of Justice in... - November 22, 2018 - United for Human Rights

Breakthrough Research on Community Forest Governance in Cameroon by Serge Piabuo from Oasis Publishers

Breakthrough Research on Community Forest Governance in Cameroon by Serge Piabuo from Oasis Publishers

Serge Mandiefe Piabuo presently works at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research. Piabuo carries out research in Forestry, Enterprise development, Agricultural Economics and qualitative and quantitative social research. Piabuo took up... - November 13, 2018 - Oasis Publishers

Indian Filmmakers Seeking to Unite the Fight Against Poaching & Illegal Wildlife Trade Take Their Fight to the Streets of Mumbai

Indian Filmmakers Seeking to Unite the Fight Against Poaching & Illegal Wildlife Trade Take Their Fight to the Streets of Mumbai

Power Couple Amit Sarin and Vineesha Arora-Sarin Utilize Their International Influence to Promote Be Free Street Art; Raising Awareness to Numerous Social Causes Including Poaching & Illegal Wildlife Trade - November 06, 2018 - Roaming Rickshaw Films

Artist Alexey Steele Uses Runway as Public Art to Share His Peace Message at the LA Fashion Week Grand Finale

Artist Alexey Steele Uses Runway as Public Art to Share His Peace Message at the LA Fashion Week Grand Finale

Newly founded design company Sculptoglyph in collaboration with Bohemian Society international progressive fashion label will launch its "Peace Prevail" campaign at the Grand Finale of LA Fashion Week. - October 10, 2018 - Alexey Steele

Co-Founders of Canadian Federation For Citizenship Announce the Appointment of Two Advisory Board Members

Co-Founders of Canadian Federation For Citizenship Announce the Appointment of Two Advisory Board Members

Canadian Federation For Citizenship aspires to be a prominent voice on active, responsible and inclusive citizenship. - October 08, 2018 - Canadian Federation For Citizenship

New Israeli-American Advocacy Initiative Launches Platform for Israel Engagement

Unprecedented Strategy to Fight Anti-Semitism, Defeat BDS, and Build New Bipartisan Alliances Among Progressives and Conservatives. - October 02, 2018 - Israeli-American Civic Education Institute

Church of Scientology Asks Religious Leaders to "Speak Your Peace"

The Church of Scientology with the Tennessee chapter of United for Human Rights (TNUHR) held a large inter-religious, multicultural event for International Peace Day. - September 27, 2018 - United for Human Rights

Nepal, the Home of Everest, is the First Country to Legally Recognize an "Other" Gender, But the Journey for Equality is Still Fraught with Obstacles

Nepal, the Home of Everest, is the First Country to Legally Recognize an "Other" Gender, But the Journey for Equality is Still Fraught with Obstacles

Award winning production company Shakti Pictures premieres 
documentary in Los Angeles about transgender activist from Nepal
 at the LA Femme International Film Festival. - September 21, 2018 - Sophie Dia Pegrum

Preparations in Motion for the 70th Anniversary of International Human Rights Day

The planning committee for the Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day is preparing for the 2018 event. - September 21, 2018 - United for Human Rights

Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts Its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand Its School Lunch Program

Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts Its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand Its School Lunch Program

Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand its School Lunch Program with Celebrity Ambassador and World Series of Poker Player Andy Frankenberger; Proceeds go Towards the Construction of a New Kitchen & Cafeteria in Heritage Junior School in Ggangu. - September 19, 2018 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA

The Outlier Foundation Presents Outlier at Grace: Faith, Fault, & Freedom

The Outlier Foundation Presents Outlier at Grace: Faith, Fault, & Freedom

Come experience the power of disclosure at Outlier's weekend conference event happening at Grace Community in Shreveport, featuring an Artist Talk and Panel Discussion facilitated by Artist Advocate Photographer Survivor Mollie Corbett; an open-to-the-public #metoo/#churchtoo Reading, and an exclusive viewing of the Outlier docu-series Pilot Episode. - September 13, 2018 - The Outlier Foundation

Indie Filmmaker's Investigation of an Unsolved Murder Piques the Interest of Professor Angela Bell of Southern University Law Center

Indie Filmmaker's Investigation of an Unsolved Murder Piques the Interest of Professor Angela Bell of Southern University Law Center

Inspired by a story that was kept alive by her grandfather, A.L. Smith unravels the mystery surrounding the murder of Mrs. Mary Allen Booth, the wife of a prominent Shreveport business owner. Mrs. Booth's semi-frozen remains were discovered in Frierson, Louisiana near the home of Lemon Howard, a mentally disabled African-American youth. Howard is wrongfully accused of the crime and tragically spends 42 years in Louisiana's penal system. - August 22, 2018 - ALS Creations, LLC

BPW Canada Marks the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Hosts an SDG Gala to Advance the Global Goals

BPW Canada Marks the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Hosts an SDG Gala to Advance the Global Goals

On August 10th & 11th in Ottawa, the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW Canada) hosted two events, one at the Global Centre of Pluralism and the other at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier to gather defenders of human rights and to shed light on the global goals and priorities that countries have already agreed upon. - August 16, 2018 - BPW Canada

Global Peace and Unity Rally Announced at National Mall in Washington, DC on September 2, 2018

Global Peace and Unity Rally Announced at National Mall in Washington, DC on September 2, 2018

A Global Peace and Unity Rally, https://www.UnityPeacePrayer.com, to create a climate of tolerance, inclusivity and kindness announced. The Rally will be held at the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding park areas on the National Mall in Washington, DC on September 2, 2018. Organizers expect thousands... - August 09, 2018 - Global Peace and Unity Rally

Camp Carter International Karate Association Donates Needed Supplies to Public Elementary School in Philippines

Camp Carter International Karate Association Donates Needed Supplies to Public Elementary School in Philippines

Camp Carter International Karate Association (CCIKA) proudly announces a partnership with Kabuyao Elementary School in the Philippines, whereby it will donate needed school supplies throughout the year. While on a 3-country tour through Asia, Grand Master/Hanshi James D. Carter took time out to... - August 02, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association

Church of Scientology to Hold 10 Days of Peace in September

The Nashville Church of Scientology will be doing a series of events for “10 Days of Peace,” ending with a large event on September 21st for International Day of Peace. - August 02, 2018 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Tennessee United for Human Rights to Hold Panel Discussion for Fourth Annual Peace Day Event

The Tennessee chapter of United for Human Rights (TNUHR) is making plans for International Peace Day on September 21st. - August 02, 2018 - United for Human Rights

Ambassador to the U.S. Set to Attend Exclusive East Coast Screening of The Road to Mother

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) will be co-hosting a special screening of the Feature Film The Road to Mother (theroadtomother.com) at the Carnegie Science Institute for Science in Washington D.C. on July 19th, 2018. The screening, supported by the Embassy of the... - July 17, 2018 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

California Band Releases "Immigrantes" Single to Raise Money for Immigrant Families

California Band Releases "Immigrantes" Single to Raise Money for Immigrant Families

A new song called "Inmigrantes" by a California 
 Mexi-Americana band will raise money for immigrants jailed in the recent border crackdown. Califuegos will donate 50 percent of the 2018 profits from the song “Inmigrantes" to the ACLU, Texas Civil Rights Project, and RAICES, nonprofits that promote justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to under-served 
 immigrant families. - July 16, 2018 - Califuegos

Tennessee United for Human Rights Educating Youth During Summer Program

Tennessee United for Human Rights is working with an organization promoting peace to educate youth during it summer program. - July 14, 2018 - United for Human Rights

Cridine Fights the Criminal Injustice System

Resurance is a membership based resource to combat the criminal injustice system nationwide. - July 03, 2018 - Cridine

Bishop Toris T. Young and Greater Bibleway Church International Help to Eradicate Hate & Racism from Society

Bishop Toris T. Young and Greater Bibleway Church International Help to Eradicate Hate & Racism from Society

The Council of Bishops of the Greater Bibleway Church International (GBCI) announced the following statements: "Racism seems to be having a moment, whether it's your local legislature, at your car share service, in the syrup at your local breakfast stop or disrupting your cup of coffee at your... - July 02, 2018 - Greater Bibleway Church International

Obi Nnanna Nwabugwu Tells the Biafran War Story from an Original Perspective

Obi Nnanna Nwabugwu Tells the Biafran War Story from an Original Perspective

Nigerian-American writer, Obi Nnanna Nwabugwu, in his book "War Effects," he tells the Biafran War story with a fresh, new perspective. - July 02, 2018 - Publiseer

Publisher Releases Free Children’s Audiobook Collections & CCSS Resources

Publisher Releases Free Children’s Audiobook Collections & CCSS Resources

Today Rebecca Hinson Publishing released free audiobook collections of Central America, Caribbean, and U.S.A. books for children about the art, culture, and history of the Caribbean, Central America, and the U.S.A. They are accessible at this link:... - June 29, 2018 - Rebecca Hinson Publishing

Tennessee United for Human Rights Plans Future Educational Summits

Tennessee United for Human Rights provides basic education on human rights to people of all ages. - June 02, 2018 - United for Human Rights

Skatepark Non-Profit in Pequannock Sets Goal of $100,000 for Phase One of a Concrete Skatepark

Skatepark Non-Profit in Pequannock Sets Goal of $100,000 for Phase One of a Concrete Skatepark

Pequannock Skatepark Association, a non-profit 501C3, launched a fundraising campaign to raise $100,000 for a phase one of a concrete skatepark Designed by Pillar Design Studios. On February 27th, Pillar Design Studios presented the design for a concrete skatepark in Pequannock, NJ. Pillar Design... - May 26, 2018 - Pequannock Skatepark Association

Focusing on Women’s Rights for Mother’s Day

Tennessee United for Human Rights distributed booklets enlightening people on basic human rights during the Atlantic Institute’s event for women’s rights. - May 26, 2018 - United for Human Rights

Life Preservers Project Fundraiser to Benefit Survivors of Human Trafficking

Life Preservers Project Fundraiser to Benefit Survivors of Human Trafficking

9th Annual Summer Art Auction and Benefit raises awareness and funds to help combat human trafficking and the exploitation of women and girls. - May 15, 2018 - Life Preservers Project

Citizens Commission on Human Rights Getting the Truth to Nurses

Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Nashville (CCHR Nashville) participated at the National Student Nurses Association convention with a booth and information for students on the dangers of psychotropic drugs. - May 05, 2018 - CCHR Nashville

Life’s Lessons Music Album by David Sample Donates 90% of Post Tax Sales to Gun Reform Efforts Stemming from Parkland, FL Shooting; Benefiting Orange Ribbons for Jaime

Life’s Lessons inspires us and entertains us as it calls us to a higher purpose. - April 16, 2018 - David Sample

Xsolus to Launch InventCrypto (IC): Incubator Program for Blockchain Solutions

Xsolus to Launch InventCrypto (IC): Incubator Program for Blockchain Solutions

Xsolus, a blockchain solutions company based in Panama, is set to launch InventCrypto (IC), the company’s business incubator program. The program aims to help Xsolus cultivate relationships with both new and existing partners, in order to build real-world solutions that realize the promise of... - April 12, 2018 - Xsolus Inc.

Lady Hunters Announces Back-to-Back World and NYC Premieres

Lady Hunters Announces Back-to-Back World and NYC Premieres

The dramatic dark comedy film about three moms who become a vigilante death squad premieres in Kansas City and New York City. "Once upon a time, three mothers killed a wolf." - April 11, 2018 - Plaid Dog LLC

Central Island Launches LGBT Program

Central Island Launches LGBT Program

Based on the data and statistics available, Central Island Healthcare realized that the LGBT community is extremely under served when looking for an in-patient healthcare experience. Whether seeking short term in-patient physical rehabilitation or long term skilled nursing care, all LGBT guests will benefit from what the Central Island Healthcare LGBT Program has to offer. - April 11, 2018 - Central Island Healthcare

Social Cinema Presents "Spotlight on Immigration" at USC, the Power of Cinema to Influence Public Policy

The MISC / Media Institute for Social Change in association with Ralph K. Scott and Social Cinema Project will showcase​ films to promote social awareness to spark change in our current immigration policies during USC’s School of Cinematic Arts Talent Week. Immediately following will be a panel to further examine the immigration laws that are changing and how they may be affecting DACA recipients. - April 09, 2018 - Social Cinema

Best Non-Profit Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition

Best Non-Profit Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition

The best non-profit and advocacy Websites in the world will be named as part of the 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including advocacy, arts and non-profit websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. - April 04, 2018 - Web Marketing Association

Lend a Hand Uganda - USA Hosts Its Fourth Annual "Night on the Nile" Fundraising Gala

Lend a Hand Uganda - USA Hosts Its Fourth Annual "Night on the Nile" Fundraising Gala

All proceeds will go towards the construction of a private kitchen and cafeteria at Ggangu Heritage Primary School to further streamline the existing lunch program. - April 04, 2018 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA

"Women Like Us" Documentary Screening to be Held in Chicago on Saturday April 7th, 2018

"Women Like Us" Documentary Screening to be Held in Chicago on Saturday April 7th, 2018

A new documentary film screening titled "Women Like Us" will be held on April 7th, 2018. With strong female empowerment themes, the film captures dedicated heroines showcasing the positive results that occur when taking the first step to making a difference. Dream On Productions has partnered with Gathr Films, to release the film nationwide. Director Sally Colón-Petree will be in attendance for the Q&A following the screening. - April 04, 2018 - Dream On Productions

Tennessee United for Human Rights Working to Eliminate Discrimination

Tennessee United for Human Rights is spreading its message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos and inspirational messages. - March 24, 2018 - United for Human Rights

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