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Women’s History Month: 6 Women Saving the Planet You Might Not Know About

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Women’s History Month: 6 Women Saving the Planet You Might Not Know About

Written by Marcia G. Yerman Louisiana climate activist Sharon Lavigne Being a mother and a climate activist during a pandemic has put an extra burden on the shoulders of women. But despite the obstacles of a difficult year, women continued a legacy of environmental protection. In honor of Women’s History Month, Pakistani-American artist Maliha Abidi created portraits of “Six Women Saving the Planet You Might Not Know About.” Her art is a great way to teach kids about a diverse group of women of varying ages, paving the way to climate action. I contacted Abidi to learn more about the...

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Fifty-two years ago in September 1968, the House of Umoja, Inc

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Fifty-two years ago in September 1968, the House of Umoja, Inc

(www.houseofumoja.net) was established by Queen Mother Falaka Fattah in Philadelphia, the fifth-largest metropolitan of the United States. Cognizant of the fact that knowledge of the past is key to shaping the future of souls and communities, for five decades, the internationally acclaimed institution has designed and implemented timeless Global Models for eradicating violence, fostering community development, creating economic sustainability, and addressing many of the key challenges that prevent boys and adolescent males from reaching their full potential and maturing into productive and successful adults. Its successful track record of positively transforming the lives of approximately 3,000 male adolescents and reducing...

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