Archives for the ‘Culture & Activism’ Category

South Africa’s Poor Pushed Out for World Cup

May 9th, 2010 • Category: Culture & Activism

Not everyone is excited about the World Cup Finals. Thousands living in South Africa’s unofficial houses or shacks have been protesting their forced removal by the African National Congress.



Someday, you could be a: Refugee Case Manager, Just Like Emily Helen Holland

May 9th, 2010 • Category: Culture & Activism

Emily Helen Holland is reminded every day of how tough being a refugee can be. She’s a case manager at the International Rescue Committee in Seattle, Washington.



People’s Climate Conference

May 9th, 2010 • Category: Culture & Activism, Science & the Environment

Thousands of people take part in an international summit on climate change.



Take Action on Immigration!

May 9th, 2010 • Category: Culture & Activism

Here are a few ways YOU can take action on immigration.



Cover That Webcam!

Apr 23rd, 2010 • Category: Culture & Activism, Education

A school district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is in trouble for spying on students.



Cheers for Volunteers!

Apr 18th, 2010 • Category: Culture & Activism

Not only does volunteering make other people feel good, it makes you feel good, too.



Someday, you could be a: Playwright Just Like Daniel Carlton

Mar 13th, 2010 • Category: Culture & Activism

As a playwright and community advocate, Daniel Carlton combines his experience in theater with his passion for social change.



A People’s Historian: Howard Zinn Dies At 87

Mar 13th, 2010 • Category: Culture & Activism, History

Howard Zinn, a historian, died on January 27. Zinn was famous for writing about ordinary people who fought against injustice.



Trail of Dreams

Feb 28th, 2010 • Category: Culture & Activism, Nation & World

Four immigrant Latino college students walk from Miami to Washington D.C. to call attention to the struggles undocumented immigrants face.



Howard Zinn Dies at 87

Feb 15th, 2010 • Category: Culture & Activism

Howard Zinn, an anti-war activist, historian and author of over 20 books, including The People’s History of the United States, died on January 27, of a heart attack.