Sentences with phrase «social change advocate»

«We are excited to see what happens when cultural figures are in conversation with political and social change advocates through our first ever Brooklyn Conference,» says Anne Pasternak, Shelby White and Leon Levy Director of the Brooklyn Museum.

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Currently, a victim of identity theft can not change their Social Security number, which is the primary reason why White House cybersecurity czar Rob Joyce is advocating for a new system.

Jay Baer @jaybaer Author, Speaker and President at Convince & Convert Presenting: How to Use Customer Service to Turn People Into Brand Advocates and How to Staff Your Social Media Team in a Changing Marketplace

Environmental advocates and Clinton have criticized his stance for underplaying the economic and social risks of climate change.

Together our network shares over 200 million pounds of essential safe quality food annually, provides social programs that help to foster self - sufficiency, and advocates for policy change that will help create a Canada where no one goes hungry.

Together the network shares over 200 million pounds of essential safe quality food annually, provides social programs that help to foster self - sufficiency, and advocates for policy change that will help create a Canada where no one goes hungry.

In his historical blindness and moral excitability, today's same - sex marriage advocate resembles no one so much as the temperance woman who, one century ago, encouraged a social change contrary to good sense and human nature.

The eight criteria of a «mature faith» include these: «Holds life - affirming values, including commitment to racial and gender equality, affirmation of cultural and religious diversity, and a personal sense of responsibility for the welfare of others,» and «Advocates social and global change to bring about greater social justice.»

Wilson's first argument was against the cavalierness of same - sex marriage advocates, who propose a massive social change with little idea how it will shake out:

For example, we have to be cautious about those who advocate social change or organizational shift not as a responsible and responsive thing but only for personal gain.

Some advocates of black power, liberation theology and more radical approaches to social change would also use any means necessary.

The prophets indeed denounce injustice, but they do not advocate a program of social change in general.

However, if the vulgar incomes of the richest Americans result from relaxed social norms rather than from productive forces inherent in the market economy, as Krugman surmises, then social and political changes, such as those advocated by Hollenbach and Hicks, can extend the structure of accountability to these upper echelons of the income scale.

The drinks industry charity The Benevolent has decided to be part of a social movement aimed at changing the perception of mental health difficulties and advocating for stigma - free conversations in the workplace.

Players have been speaking out about racial injustice and advocating for social change for at least the past 15 months, if not longer.

This is EXACTLY what I see every day as a feminist and advocate of social change.

Coming on the heels of the Million Man March, the Million Mom March definitely was an intentional effort to portray * women *, especially moms, as a advocates for political and social change.

A country where women are so put down that pumping is the norm has serious problems, and breastfeeding advocates should seek allies in making broader social change.

A society where pumping is the norm has serious problems, and breastfeeding advocates should seek allies in making broader social change.

Wellstone is honored to continue the work of the organization that blazed the trail over the past decade for organizers, advocates, and political campaigners looking to leverage technology to make social change.

On the other side of the conventional spectrum we have the left wing, which often advocates environmentalism and social services but are dismissive of vetting immigration and are open to changing core cultural values according to the trend of the moment.

We put these questions to Prof John Naughton — author of A Brief History of the Future and early advocate of the Internet's power to change the world — and ask if politicians are tuned - in to the transformative potential of social media.

«Whether it is fighting global poverty, advocating for immigrants or his historic stance on global climate change, Pope Francis has been an international leader in the fight for social justice and we're thrilled he will be bringing that message to East Harlem.

An estimated 100 students will participate in a variety of workshops and issue briefings; listen to advocates speak about grassroots activism and social change; and network with peers from across the state.

Would he make a similar claim about the many distinguished scientists who have been advocates for political and social change, such as Albert Einstein?

Dominique Drakeford is an environmental educator, creative director and community advocate who works in so many different spheres to inspire ecological, cultural, and social change.

I believe a narrative that advocates for positive, lasting social changes can be entertaining as well as enlightening.

Surrey, UK About Blog Natalie is a yoga teacher, meditation guide, health coach, and advocate for social change for the well - being of society and the environment.

She now feels prepared to enter the classroom and is currently seeking a teaching position in the Boston area where she will be able to incorporate lessons of social justice into the science curriculum and work with students in developing skills to advocate for positive change in their communities.

Proponents of a core curriculum were called «reactionary in political and social affairs,» whereas progressive educators were «radicals who advocate their educational theories and practices to reconstruct society and change the social order.»

Imposing a three - year moratorium on closures and adding social services to 5 % of schools will not bring about the kind of scalable, system - wide changes parents and advocates are desperately hoping for.

His research interests include: organizational and systems change in schools; personalized professional growth for staff; and advocating the use of social media in school districts.

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Formerly incarcerated scholar and Soros Fellow Danny Murillo asks, what role do formerly incarcerated students play in challenging the stigma of incarceration, advocating for policy change and seeking social justice?

From advocating for improved early childhood education, to increasing the rigor and relevance of curriculum, to fostering understanding of cultural and social mores amongst disparate groups of students, schools will be at the forefront of addressing the heavy - duty issues that the greater population faces as we continue to change in terms of how we look, the languages we speak, and the traditions we celebrate.

Joan Almon is the Chair of the U.S. Alliance for Childhood (www.allianceforchildhood.org), a broad - based group advocating social change for children to improve their overall health and well - being.

An engine for social change, Alley Cat Allies was the first organization to introduce and advocate for humane methods of feral cat care, particularly Trap - Neuter - Return, in the American animal protection community.

The Humane Society is one of the nation's largest animal protection organizations and works to create meaningful social change for animals by investigating cruelty, educating the public, advocating for public policies that benefit animals, and directly caring for thousands of animals at shelters and rescues across the country.

HSUS works to reduce suffering and to create meaningful social change for animals by advocating for sensible public policies, investigating cruelty and working to enforce existing laws, educating the public about animal issues, joining with corporations on behalf of animal - friendly policies, and conducting hands - on programs that make ours a more humane world.

They are committed to creating meaningful social change for animals by advocating...

Citing Lipman's commitment over 40 years as Executive Director at IATA (International Air Transport Association), President of WTTC (World Travel & Tourism Council), and Assistant Secretary General of UNWTO (UN World Tourism Organization), Aidi said that «He has always been a leading advocate of travel and tourism as a force for positive change — economic, social, and above all environmental.»

Surrey, UK About Blog Natalie is a yoga teacher, meditation guide, health coach, and advocate for social change for the well - being of society and the environment.

Susanna Pollack is the President of Games for Change, the leading global advocate for the power of games as drivers of social impact.

This award is given out as a way to honor exemplary games that tackle real - world issues and advocate for social change.

The Rebellion empowers through skill sharing, facilitates community building, and advocates for social change.

«His work and life powerfully advocate for social change and provide poignant 21st century perspectives on the politics and psychology of human interaction.

NMWA advocates for better representation of women artists and serves as a vital center for thought leadership, community engagement and social change.

While many of her male peers and acquaintances with western educational background advocated their social, political, and cultural visions in public, and made their way into mainstream history, Pan Yuliang's own accounts related to major decisions on changes in her life and her artistic motivation are nowhere to be found.

Her projects such as «Awakening from Your Skin» that ran from 2000 to 2004, and «Art and Environment — A Cultural Action along the Tropic of Cancer» that was organized in 2006, advocated for communal engagement to mobilize the public and push for social change.

«As the leading American abstract painter of his generation and a vigorous advocate for the interests of under - represented urban communities in the U.S. and beyond, Bradford creates work that embodies art's capacity to both inspire wonder and catalyze enduring social change.