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International Human Rights Day 2011

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Our Martus team trained two new partners focused on rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people : Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays , or J-FLAG and AIDS-Free World. Both organizations work in the Caribbean, where sexual minorities face widespread violence, bigotry and marginalization.

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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

Candid

Joseph Awards After-Party and meetups in between, there was plenty of Black joy and celebration. Panelists from Brazil, Kenya, and Jamaica discussed the importance of empowering communities in the African diaspora. We also indulged in self-care at Harambee by having so much fun. From karaoke night and the Sneaker Ball to the James A.

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Whats new to streaming this week? (Feb. 21, 2025)

Mashable Tech

Honorable mention: The Screen Actors Guild Awards Ahead of the Oscars , the Screen Actors Guild Awards will have many of the biggest names in Hollywood together to toast the greatest performers in the bunch! Covering both film and television, this will be a star-stuffed event, hosted by the charming Kristen Bell. — K.P.

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