March 01, 2022 For a man with local ties, the photos and videos of Russia’s brutal attack on Ukraine hold special significance. Don Masura is a second-generation Ukrainian-American. Although he was born in the United States, raised around Detroit, he still identifies strongly with the native country of his grandparents. “My grandparents immigrated to the […]
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A world of neighbors offers a vision of the welcoming society
Church of Sweden hosts interfaith summit showcasing work supporting migrants and creating inclusive societies (LWI) – “Keeping Our Humanity” is the theme of an online interfaith summit to be held from February 20-24, organized by the European Interfaith Network “A World of Neighbors” (AWoN). Initiated by the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden, Antje Jackelén, […]
How has data science evolved to improve society?
AI thought leader Aruna Pattam discusses the broad applications of data science in society and the importance of diversity for the future of the industry. Data science draws on a wide range of skills and expertise within the technological sphere. It uses statistics and mathematics, analytical modeling, machine learning and AI to analyze data and […]
Jacksonville Humane Society gets $10,000 to continue helping diversify veterinary medicine
JACKSONVILLE, Florida. – Students from the Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology will continue to intern at the Jacksonville Humane Society in hopes of one day becoming veterinarians. For the second year in a row, the Jacksonville Humane Society received a check for $10,000 to pay for a program aimed at bringing more diversity to […]
Therapy, society and youth – The Courier
The benefits of therapy in the lives of individuals and how society treats therapy and counseling The ancient Greeks believed that without a healthy mind you cannot have a healthy body. Living in the modern world where people have many responsibilities and tasks to perform in their daily lives has an impact on mental health. […]
Five ways to improve our society
Collins C. Ofurum Posted January 26, 2022 At the start of the year, a rolling stone A column written by a former Occupy Wall Street organizer, Jesse A. Myerson, listed and explained five economic reforms our generation should be fighting for today. His ideas included the desire to seize private property for public property. Perhaps […]
How Dry January’s continued presence reflects the changing — and divisive — of society’s relationship with alcohol
Ditch the meat for a month with Veganuary. Start that new gym membership or try that new diet. The onslaught of requests to “start the new year off right” seems endless. Now, whenever January rolls around, I prepare for the sober season ahead, stocking my kitchen with a variety of sweet snacks to hold me […]
The UK Junior Water Prize is now online!
The UK Junior Water Prize challenges young people (15-20 years old) in the UK to take a fresh look at local and global water issues and develop a practical and innovative water research project that has the potential to improve the quality of life or the environment. Climate change has impacted both the availability and […]
City of Toronto opens new shelter with partner Homes First Society – City of Toronto
Press release December 30, 2021 This week, the City of Toronto opened a new shelter at 101 Placer Crt. under the direction of the city council to increase the number of new permanent shelter beds. This new facility provides emergency shelter and essential support services to homeless people in Toronto. The city’s newest shelter is […]
“I am treated like another problem in society”: young Londoners on the reality of the stop and search
In the first of its kind, Met police and South London youths sat down together to openly discuss the complicated subject of stops and searches. Shakara West-Khan, 17, Shauna Thompson, 17, Jhemar Jonas, 19, and Abdoul Lelo Ndambi, 23, spoke about their past encounters with the police as Ch Insp Annmarie Cowley, PS Gario Marsh […]
Increase in psychological problems in society
Almighty Allah (SWT) endowed man with intellect and gave him the power to establish a system where other living creatures besides humans could also be part of this system. Man is an intelligent being to whom Allah Almighty (SWT) has given the abilities to manage the world order; and these abilities are directly related to […]
The Royal Life Saving Society proposes to appoint two independent directors
Royal Life Saving Society – Australia is seeking to appoint two independent directors to join its board of directors in order to contribute to the effective and strategic governance of the national organization. Royal Life Saving is a leading national drowning prevention and water safety organization, with over 125 years of service to the Australian […]
Those who succeed must empower society – Head of the SDF
Urging those who do good to do good, Sarvodaya Development Finance (SDF) President Channa De Silva called on all those who are able to help build a smart economy by empowering rural youth to be technology entrepreneurs global, to do so. “It’s time to implement the end of the talks if this country is to […]
The Artist & Homeless Collaborative – Times Square Chronicles
The New-York Historical Society presents Art for change: the artist and the collaboration of the homeless, an exhibition that examines the history of modern homelessness in New York City through the lens of Artist & Homeless Collaborative (A&HC), a public art project founded in 1990 by multidisciplinary artist Hope Sandrow. The program, which connected women […]
Create a society for all
Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mabarak Al Nahayan. Addressing all genders, faiths and backgrounds, and creating opportunities for determined people and marginalized communities are among the goals of Expo 2020 Dubai Tolerance and Inclusion Week as it seeks to create a society for all. Taking place from November 14 to 20 and organized in association with the […]
How South Korean society (unfortunately) inspired the squid game
Squid game Source: Tirachard / Freepik (Context), Yoo Jung Kim, MD (Illustration) Unless you’ve lived under a rock, you may have heard of Squid game. This South Korean Netflix fictional series features desperate individuals competing in a murderous children’s game series for a chance to win $ 38 million. The series captured the imaginations of […]
Create a secure network for everyone
Monday, October 18, 2021 Digital beat This article was originally posted by The Marconi company On October 5 and 7, the Marconi Society’s Decade of digital inclusion presented a virtual track titled Creating a Secure Network for All with two stimulating panels that brought together perspectives from businesses, academics and nonprofits on digital equity and […]
Houston’s Asian American Travels: Mal Bernardo
Produced in partnership with MAX Studios at the University of St. Thomas and Yetter Coleman LLP As a Chinese-Filipino and Houston native, Mal Bernardo is passionate about celebrating the region’s diversity. Whether it’s connecting with the students in her class or enjoying one of Houston’s many food stops, Mal embraces the city as she explores […]
Women Still Blamed for Society’s Fertility Problems | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
FCambridge single-sex university student Murray Edwards must attend fertility seminars because they “risk not having children” if they leave maternity “too late”. This is annoying news – seminars are just the latest example of the myth that women need to “remind” that our ability to procreate will not last forever, as if a baby is […]
The Vegan Society controversy: everything you need to know
Reading time: 4 minutes Last month, five directors resigned from The vegan society following allegations that the charity is “institutionally racist” and homophobic. Eshe Kiama Zuri, Michele Fox, Sally Anderson, Joel Bravette and Robb Masters have resigned from the board. “Not a safe place” The Vegan Society is the oldest of its kind in the […]
How we will help build a more equitable and inclusive society
Unilever has a long history of driving social change, from improving the health and wellbeing of over a billion people to improving the livelihoods of millions as part of our Plan for a sustainable lifestyle. We are proud of these accomplishments. But we are also acutely aware that we need to do more, as the […]