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1619 Project author slammed for sending daughter to troubled NYC schools
education19 days ago

1619 Project author slammed for sending daughter to troubled NYC schools

New York Times co-creator Nikole Hannah-Jones faced backlash after revealing she and her husband sent their daughter Najya to largely low-performing NYC public schools to ‘help improve’ them. Najya, now about 16, reportedly struggled academically after years at PS 307 and Urban Assembly Unison. Critics said Hannah-Jones used her daughter as a political prop, prioritizing activism over her child’s education, while she argues in a NYT Magazine essay that she feels she failed her values and her child. The piece underscores tensions around education equity and the personal costs of political activism in parenting.

via nypost.com|
#1619-project#activism#education
From protest to ballot box: datacenter activism reshapes local politics
politics25 days ago

From protest to ballot box: datacenter activism reshapes local politics

Grassroots groups that blocked datacenter projects in Monterey Park and other towns are turning organizers into candidates, with Steven Kung and others running for city council as part of a national wave linking affordability, the environment, and privacy concerns to local governance. The Working Families Party is recruiting dozens of first‑time candidates to push referendums, moratoriums, and tighter regulations on datacenters across communities.

via The Guardian|
#activism#datacenters#environment
Kaepernick: Kneeling Cost $150M, Yet Sparks Lifelong Activism
sports26 days ago

Kaepernick: Kneeling Cost $150M, Yet Sparks Lifelong Activism

Colin Kaepernick, in a new interview tied to his memoir The Perilous Fight, says kneeling cost him about $150 million and sidelined him from the NFL, but he remains committed to activism through Know Your Rights Camp and the Autopsy Initiative, discusses near‑NFL opportunities and media narratives, and emphasizes voting and literacy work as ongoing priorities.

via The San Francisco Standard|
#49ers#activism#kaepernick
Macklemore ousted from Ed Sheeran tour over Palestine remarks
music26 days ago

Macklemore ousted from Ed Sheeran tour over Palestine remarks

Rapper Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after pro-Palestine comments; promoters said venues wouldn’t allow him to perform, following pressure from stadium owners including Robert Kraft who reportedly issued an ultimatum to Sheeran. Macklemore said he spoke with Sheeran and would continue advocating for Palestine, posting “Free Palestine.”

via The Washington Post|
#activism#censorship#ed-sheeran
Chicago Community Demands Action as Weekend Street Takeovers Continue
local1 month ago

Chicago Community Demands Action as Weekend Street Takeovers Continue

Residents and activists in Chicago are calling for stronger city action after weekend street takeovers disrupted several neighborhoods, with videos showing donuts and crowds blocking streets. They point to enforcement measures in Los Angeles as a model, urging more police deployment and accountability, though no major injuries or arrests were reported and Mayor Johnson did not comment.

via ABC7 Chicago|
#activism#chicago#crime-and-safety
Robin Morgan: child star turned feminist icon dies at 85
us-news1 month ago

Robin Morgan: child star turned feminist icon dies at 85

Robin Morgan, who started as a child star in the 1940s and 50s and grew into a leading poet, editor and second‑wave feminist, has died at 85. A co‑founder of the Women’s Media Center with Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem, she edited Ms. magazine, helped publish Sisterhood Is Powerful, and popularized the term “herstory” while organizing the 1968 Miss America protest, shaping feminist thought and activism. Her life also included a prison term and an FBI file, reflecting a career defined by bold advocacy and literary work.

via The Guardian|
#activism#feminism#publishing
Clooney Reflects on Risk, Activism at Venice Masterclass
film1 month ago

Clooney Reflects on Risk, Activism at Venice Masterclass

George Clooney used a Venice masterclass to reflect on a five-decade career and his activist work, recalling how he mortgaged his house to finance Good Night, and Good Luck, praising Amal Clooney and the Clooney Foundation’s efforts to free journalists, and debating the actor–director dynamic while sharing anecdotes from projects like A Thin Red Line. He urged aspiring filmmakers to create their own luck, noted personal losses including his sister’s death, and underscored the urgency of defending press freedom and helping those harmed by conflict.

via variety.com|
#activism#film#film-industry
Gloria Steinem, Trailblazing Feminist Leader, Passes Away at 92
world1 month ago

Gloria Steinem, Trailblazing Feminist Leader, Passes Away at 92

Gloria Steinem, a pioneering American feminist and journalist who helped bring gender equality into the mainstream, has died at age 92 in New York. Her relentless reporting, activism, and organizing—from undercover Playboy Bunny exposé to co-founding Ms. magazine and shaping reproductive rights advocacy—advanced women's rights globally, while she engaged in contentious debates within the movement and supported diverse causes including LGBTQ rights and anti-war efforts. Her work left a lasting legacy on feminism and social justice.

via The Guardian|
#activism#feminism#gloriasteinem
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national-security case
world-news1 month ago

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national-security case

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to charges in his second national-security case, with prosecutors detailing his role in the democracy movement. His lawyer urged a lenient sentence, suggesting a starting point under 10 years and roughly a half reduction for the plea and delays. Wong has spent about six years in prison for other cases, and the outcome could reflect Beijing's ongoing crackdown on dissent under the national-security law. Wong rose to prominence as a teen activist and co-founded Demosisto; his case follows years of protests and political repression in Hong Kong.

via AP News|
#activism#democracy#hong-kong
Britain Seeks Answers After Activist Detained by Israeli Settlers in West Bank
world1 month ago

Britain Seeks Answers After Activist Detained by Israeli Settlers in West Bank

The UK Foreign Office says it has raised the detention of Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old British student activist, who was forcibly detained by Israeli settlers in Umm Al-Kheir in the occupied West Bank; Israeli police initially described the case as involving a suspected indecent act against a minor and took him into questioning, while his family says deportation was expected. Activists contest the allegations, and the incident comes amid a wider surge in settler violence in the West Bank that has drawn condemnations from Israeli leaders and attention from the UK embassy, which is seeking more information as the investigation continues.

via BBC|
#activism#detention#israeli-settlers
Activism on Court: Freedom and Cloud Duel in the WNBA's Signature Moment
sports1 month ago

Activism on Court: Freedom and Cloud Duel in the WNBA's Signature Moment

Two high‑profile activists—Enes Freedom and Natasha Cloud—clashed during a Chicago Sky–Indiana Fever game, culminating in Freedom’s ejection and a later Sky ban, as both argued for their contrasting causes. The episode spotlighted a broader debate over athletes’ political advocacy and transgender inclusion, while the game drew 3.31 million viewers—the WNBA’s most‑watched regular‑season game since 1997.

via Fox News|
#activism#enes-freedom#natasha-cloud