Social Justice Awareness Week

For individuals who are concerned about social justice of all kinds, be aware that on certain college campuses, social justice awareness week is being celebrated. This week is designed to help the different organizations across the country get mobilized and inform the world at large about various social justice campaigns that are undergoing change and [...]

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Trayvon Martin and Social Media

There has been a lot of media coverage over the past weeks about the shooting of black teenager Trayvon Martin and the trials and tribulations of his shooter, George Zimmerman. While there is considerable debate on both sides of the subject about the question of Zimmerman’s guilt, the truth of the matter is that the [...]

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Crusade for the Homeless

To most people, Ron Thomas looks like a normal, everyday individual. However, he definitely does not have a normal passion: Ron Thomas is a major homeless advocate. On July 5, 2011, Kelly Thomas, Ron Thomas’s son, was confronted by six police officers, and then was repeatedly shocked with a taser and beaten to death. Kelly [...]

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What is “Slacktivism?”

Social justice is an important cause that needs to be proliferated around the world. One of the good things about modern technology is that the way in which we are now interconnected by social networking sites provides a wonderful platform for us to communicate with each other and make social change. For example, sites like [...]

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Social Justice and Autism

Recently, researchers from Columbia University released a study about social justice and autism. For those who are not in the know, autism is a mental condition which causes individuals who have it to react to the outside world in a way that is different from those who have typical cognitive functions. There are varying degrees [...]

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Fighting Social Prejudice with Art

Art for Change is a nonprofit in Harlem, New York which aims to provide a safe environment for artists who wish to address social justice issues, and it is proud to be the sponsor of a Spanish Harlem exhibit entitled “Know Gays Aloud.” No matter where you are in the United States or the world, [...]

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Community College Holds Sustainability Symposium

It is true that more businesses need to pay attention to global corporate social responsibility, but that doesn’t require action on a global scale.  Brunswick Community College proves that anyone can have an impact by holding a Sustainability Symposium and Expo. The event will take place this Friday, and draws an impressive crowd.  Large corporations [...]

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Facebook Official Speaks in Support of Women in Business

Sheryl Sandberg is a powerful woman in business, acting as Facebook Inc.’s Chief Operating Officer for some time now.  Sandberg recently made a statement about women in top positions, saying that there has been little progress in the last ten years. Despite the fact that women have made up at least 50 percent of graduating [...]

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The War on Bribery

When it comes to ensuring social justice in business, there is no issue more slippery than that of bribery.  Difficult to prove and even harder to track, bribery is still a very big game within the corporate world, and one that some are losing. Many were surprised when Albert J. Stanley was sentenced to two and [...]

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AIAG Honors Leaders in the Automotive Industry

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) keeps an eye on industry leaders in many areas.  They must uphold professional safety and quality standards, but the AIAG also looks out for efforts in support of corporate social responsibility. Five individuals were honored this week for their efforts in corporate responsibility, showing an outstanding dedication within the [...]

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