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Showing posts with label food_for_thought. Show all posts
29.2.20
16.2.20
Hair Love
Hair Love is a 2019 animated short film that centers around the relationship between an African-American father, Stephen, his daughter, Zuri, and her hair.
Despite having long locks, Stephen has been used to his wife doing his daughter's hair, so when she is unavailable right before a big event, Stephen will have to figure it out on his own. This sounds simple enough, but we soon come to find that Zuri's hair has a mind of its own.
This story was born out of seeing a lack of representation in mainstream animated projects and also wanting to promote hair love amongst young men and women of color. It is our hope that this project will inspire.
Hair Love won Best Animated Short Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.
Despite having long locks, Stephen has been used to his wife doing his daughter's hair, so when she is unavailable right before a big event, Stephen will have to figure it out on his own. This sounds simple enough, but we soon come to find that Zuri's hair has a mind of its own.
This story was born out of seeing a lack of representation in mainstream animated projects and also wanting to promote hair love amongst young men and women of color. It is our hope that this project will inspire.
Hair Love won Best Animated Short Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.
19.9.19
Sandy Hook Promise Video
Based in Newtown, Connecticut, our intent is to honor all victims of gun violence by turning our tragedy into a moment of transformation by providing programs and practices that protect children from gun violence.
By uniting people of all beliefs and backgrounds who value the protection of children to take meaningful actions in their homes and communities, we will prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life.
Who were the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting?
Sandy Hook Promise has released this harrowing PSA (Public Service Announcement) in time for back-to-school pic.twitter.com/1ADcbypNZB— NowThis (@nowthisnews) September 19, 2019
25.5.19
20.4.19
Greta Thunberg's emotional speech to EU leaders. April 2019
She did it again! Greta Thunberg, the Sweedish teenager who started school strike movement, gave a powerful speech on climate change to MEPs in Strasbourg.
Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg says time is running out to halt climate change and she’s urging European politicians “to panic.”
Thunberg told Members of European Parliament today: “I want you to act as if the house is on fire.”
She said that “if our house was falling apart you wouldn’t hold three emergency Brexit summits and no emergency summit regarding the breakdown of the climate and environment.”
During a speech met with a standing ovation, Thunberg fought back tears as she warned about rapid species extinction, soil erosion, deforestation and the pollution of oceans.
In a reference to the international funding effort launched to rebuild the fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, she urged the lawmakers to use “cathedral thinking” to tackle climate change.
Greta’s 10-minute speech was interrupted by frequent applause and ended with a 30-second standing ovation.
11.4.19
Great Speeches
Fired Up is a short animated film that depicts the origin story of President Obama’s famed “Fired up, ready to go” chant.
On a rainy day in June of 2007, President Obama found himself speaking to a subdued crowd in the tiny town of Greenwood, SC. He was exhausted, soaking wet, and beginning to doubt the whole campaign when a voice called out from the back, “Fired up, ready to go!”. The chant, started by one unassuming woman in a church hat, transformed the audience and went on to become a rallying cry in every corner of America.
With the audio of President Obama’s speech as the soundtrack, the film combines original animation by 13 artists from around the world.
Directed and Produced by Dan Fipphen and Elyse Kelly.
When it comes to political speeches, Obama is The Master. He is the finest political orator of our time. The video above s a wonderful showcase of his extraordinary ability. Enjoy!
On a rainy day in June of 2007, President Obama found himself speaking to a subdued crowd in the tiny town of Greenwood, SC. He was exhausted, soaking wet, and beginning to doubt the whole campaign when a voice called out from the back, “Fired up, ready to go!”. The chant, started by one unassuming woman in a church hat, transformed the audience and went on to become a rallying cry in every corner of America.
With the audio of President Obama’s speech as the soundtrack, the film combines original animation by 13 artists from around the world.
Directed and Produced by Dan Fipphen and Elyse Kelly.
When it comes to political speeches, Obama is The Master. He is the finest political orator of our time. The video above s a wonderful showcase of his extraordinary ability. Enjoy!
4.3.19
1.3.19
IWD 8th March 2019
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A note to men #BalanceforBetter #iwd2019 What if today each man starts to say no to slay queens? What if he starts to focus on lifting others & encouraged skill queen growth? What if today he invested more at home? Do you agree? Thanks @BarackObama for saying it so well @TIME pic.twitter.com/dHAc5TQXJl— Patricia Murugami (@PatMurugami) February 24, 2019
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26.2.19
Mobile Phones
The Apple iPhone may be an American success story, but China has a stranglehold over key elements that go into smartphones pic.twitter.com/8mMsBzFxYJ— The Economist (@TheEconomist) February 25, 2019
23.2.19
Migrants & Refugees
According to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, we are witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. An unprecedented 68.5 million people around the world have been forced from home. Some are migrants. Some are refugees. So, what is the difference?
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To find out about the difference between migrants, emigrants, and immigrants, visit my other blog here.
22.2.19
Responsibilities
Describe the gif image above. What does it mean?
Do you see yourself more like the chick or like the big one? Have you ever felt that way? Under which circumstances?
20.2.19
Silent Video Storytelling
Tell/write the story from the perspective of the dog.
Imagine a dialogue between the man and the dog.
19.2.19
Penguin Parent Walking the Fluffy Nestling
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