Sentences with phrase «social justice issues through»

Bradford explores social justice issues through collage paintings composed of multiple layers of discard paper, flyers and posters found near his studio.

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A seasoned association professional, Ross has spent 30 + years building membership programs that unite members through common interests and social justice issues.

El Puente, a Latino organization based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, that focuses on social justice, education and climate change issues, has raised enough money to purchase thousands of lanterns — which Puerto Ricans on the island view as a glimmer of hope to help guide them through the dark.

That's why we cover life issues and culture next to social justice and spiritual growth — to look at the things relevant to our lives and world, and give voice to what God is doing in and through our generation.

It is projecting an Urbana - style convention on evangelical social witness, annual conferences for pastors to explore avenues for the involvement of congregations in community justice issues, and the formation of vocational task forces among evangelicals in politics, business and other callings, through which the shape of American political and business life might be altered to promote Christian values.

It is worth repeating that economics, from the time of Plato through to Adam Smith and John Stuart Mill was as deeply concerned with issues of social justice, ethics and morality as with economic analysis itself However, economics students today are taught that Adam Smith was the «father of modern economics» but not that he was also a moral philosopher.

Around ages 10 and 11, kids can really begin to embrace these concepts, says Jessica Hulick, founder and executive director of Social Justice Storytime, which strives to promote an inclusive community by creating a space for children and families to learn and discuss contemporary issues through storytime.

The former Tory leader has been working on these issues for a decade but intensively for six years through his Centre for Social Justice.

Issue Briefs For briefs on incentivizing a knowledge - rich education through ESSA and well - rounded education as matter of a social justice, see «Job One: Build Knowledge» by Lisa Hansel and Robert Pondiscio of Knowledge Matters, and «What School Can Be» by John B. King, Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Education.

Critical pedagogy extends critical theory - the neo-Marxist examination of the relationship between power and culture, aimed at addressing issues of class, race, gender, and social justice through the remaking of societal institutions - to the realm of schools.

Demand that school leaders invest in really supporting students by providing social and emotional support, like access to school psychologists and restorative justice counselors, and spaces where students can work through problems instead of calling law enforcement to deal with discipline issues.

She grew up in Seattle when social justice issues made regular headlines and her family was part of activist efforts through the faith community to re-settle Hmong and Vietnamese refugees in the 1970s.

Beyond a social justice issue, KCTR Residents are committed to the mission and want to see it through to our goal of serving 15,000 kids or 10 % of all students in the Kansas City metro area by 2022.

Washington, DC About Blog The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgender people.

These are values and themes that Urban Trailblazers (UTB) take on as they explore social and environmental justice issues through media and art courses.

They were recognized by the festival host, Games for Change, an organization with a history of promoting games that not only entertain, but also impact society through education, healthcare and social justice issues.

By placing socially historical imagery in a contemporary context, Dunn is able to rigorously question a range of issues from racial identity to social justice through his artistic practice.

This year's festival will directly address several pressing issues that are part of America's current sociopolitical landscape through performances and accompanying events, with highlights including an artist talk with dancers Jon Boogz and Lil Buck centered on dance as a tool for social justice and prison reform.

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Through her work as the Exhibitions and Programming Director at Weinberg / Newton Gallery (Chicago, IL), Meg curates exhibitions focused on issues of social justice in partnership with nonprofit organizations.

«Through her monumental paintings, Abney gives us the chance to have a meaningful conversation about issues of racial violence and social justice.»

Through his personal work he continues to use graphic design as a tool to call attention to various political, economic, and social justice issues at home and abroad.

Exhibitions like this one add to a growing regard for excellence in Black creative work, especially as an avenue through which to address larger social justice issues facing racialized communities.

Crafting Resistance Opening Reception: January 26th, 2017 5 - 8 pm Exhibition continues through March 28th, 2017 Visual Arts Center — Gallery One (Liberal Arts Building) The Visual Arts Center gallery at Boise State University has organized the exhibition Crafting Resistance featuring the work of twenty artists from around the United States as well as Canada and Mexico whose work creates awareness of political issues, examines issues of racial and social justice, or calls for change in environmental issues and human and equal rights.

And she taught me as we traveled through villages what interdependency is all about — environmental issues are social issues are issues of social justice.]

My exposure to this movement — through case studies and the work of activists like Van Jones and Majora Carter — made me passionate about wanting to spread the word about the connections between environmental and social justice issues.

Washington, DC About Blog The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgender people.

West Coast LEAF believes that legal education is a vital component, and we look forward to unpacking complex legal issues with students through a nuanced and critical social justice lens.

a. law; b. social policy; and c. the administration of justice through the identification of areas and issues needing study and analysis and the encouragement and support of projects to address those needs.

I aspire to catalyze a paradigm shift in our approach at not only solving the most complex urban planning and environmental issues, but also in our approach to development, reclamation, and pollution mitigation through a holistic interdisciplinary planning process that considers biophysical constraints as well as socio - economic and social justice issues.

The AFN is intended to present the views of the various First Nations through their leaders in areas such as: Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, Economic Development, Education, Languages and Literacy, Health, Housing, Social Development, Justice, Taxation, Land Claims, Environment, and a whole array of issues that are of common concern to Aboriginal Canadians which arise at any given time.

To make a submission to the Steering Committee, look through the outcomes from community consultations and the national workshop, or read the Issues Paper prepared by the Social Justice Commissioner, visit the Australian Human Rights Commission website: www.

As indicated above, my Native Title Unit has been investigating the issue of economic and social development through native title prior to the commencement of my appointment as Social Justice Commissioner in Julysocial development through native title prior to the commencement of my appointment as Social Justice Commissioner in JulySocial Justice Commissioner in July 2004.

In 2015, I have again met these responsibilities through the creation of the combined Social Justice and Native Title Report 2015 which covers significant human rights issues that have taken place during the reporting period of 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015.

Focusing on the wisdom within body, mind and spirit, I support people to think, feel and act creatively, find balance, and honor their natural strengths while working through difficulties such as life transitions, anxiety, eating disorders, addictions, trauma / abuse, depression, LGBTQ concerns, women's issues, social justice focus.»

Bringing together their passion for education, media, mindfulness and social justice, in 2013 Meena and Chihiro started A Lens Inside, Inc. a 501 (c)(3) dedicated to developing mindful media and films that promote social emotional learning through the exploration of social issues.

Washington, DC About Blog The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgender people.

[12] Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Promoting Economic and Social Development through Native Title, Land, Rights, Laws: Issues of Native Title, Vol 2, Issues Paper No. 28, p 7, Native Title Research Unit, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, August 2004.