Tag: activism
Teen whose sister was killed in Uvalde channels her anger into activism l ABC News
Jazmin Cazares is joining forces with Parkland survivors who came before her. #ABCNews #Uvalde #Activism #MassShooting source
Parkland victim’s father: ‘There’s no space for celebration, we need results’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Manuel Oliver, father of Parkland victim Joaquin, about his interruption of President Joe Biden’s speech, his gun violence activism…
Nyle DiMarco reflects on deaf culture and visibility | Nightline
Nyle DiMarco, the deaf model, actor and filmmaker has spent years channeling his activism into his art. In a new memoir titled “Deaf Utopia,” he…
Student activists take on ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill l ABCNL
Florida teenager Jack Petocz organized statewide student walkouts in protest of a bill that critics say would be harmful to LGBTQ+ youth in Florida. WATCH…
Brothers Osborne make their mark in the country music world
Country music duo Brothers Osborne talked to ABC News about their career, from their humble Nashville beginnings to their LGTBQ activism. source
RBG filmmakers chronicle the remarkable life of Pauli Murray
ABC News’ Linsey Davis talks with Betsy West and Julie Cohen on their film “My Name Is Pauli Murray,” focusing on the lawyer and priest’s…
Alyssa Milano: ‘No reason to be a celebrity if you’re not going to use your voice’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with actress Alyssa Milano about her new book, “Sorry Not Sorry,” and her journey into activism. ABC News Live Prime,…
Youngest White House advisor in US history speaks at COP26
Jerome Foster, the keynote speaker at the C0P26 Summit, highlights the importance of climate activism and the impact such work will have on future generations….
Stanford freshman tackles water scarcity through ‘grey water’ concept
Climate activist Shreya Ramachandran is tackling water scarcity and the global warming crisis thanks to her nonprofit organization, “The Grey Water Project.” WATCH the ABC…
By the Numbers: John Deere workers approve deal after monthlong strike
A look at the labor deal John Deere workers just approved after 10,000 employees went on strike in mid-October and what it means for labor…
Waukesha tragedy, climate activists, and the AMAs: The World in Photos, Nov. 22
A look at the top photos from around the globe. #Waukesha #Climate #AMAs source
What branding social activism could mean for Nike’s business
Colin Kaepernick, currently embroiled in legal proceedings against the league, was chosen for the company’s “Just Do It” campaign, which sparked protests from some sports…
The Year 2018: Drama in politics
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF “The Year: 2018” https://bit.ly/2QQFFk6 This year was defined by increasingly polarized views in American politics, the Mueller investigation, gun control…
New Gillette ad calls for men to take action, be better in #MeToo era
The razor company known for its “the best a man can get” slogan takes on catcalling and bullying in the ad and asks people to…
Former prisoner on mission to change solitary confinement
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Anthony Gay, who spent 22 years in solitary confinement, and who’s now pushing to change the practice. source
Asian Americans witness generational divide on condemning racism
The old and new generation are split on how to confront anti-Asian bigotry and violence. source
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Building ‘a bridge of understanding’ key to activism
The NBA legend discusses the NBA’s inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award given to Carmelo Anthony, and his own history of social justice activism….
Activists keep up push for voting rights legislation
ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports on efforts by activists pushing for national voting rights legislation in the wake of new state restrictions and stalled progress…
Dolores Huerta reflects on history of activism, next generation’s fight: Part 1
The civil rights icon coined the phrase “Sí, se puede” during her fight for farmworkers’ rights in the 1970s. As a Chicana, she speaks about…
Teen thinks ahead, registering future voters at her quinceanera
This quinceanera is special for more reasons than one. ABC News’ Linsey Davis dives into what one activist group is doing to help teens grow…
