This year’s recipient of the Social Innovator of the Year Award, Ashraf Patel runs Pravah and ComMutiny, two organisations that work with the youth and youth leaders at the grassroots level. Ashraf Patel’s childhood was filled with messages and stories of co-existence, peace, and tolerance. Her father, a civil engineer, and mother, a college professor, …
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Black carbon, a noxious byproduct of burning fossil fuels, is hastening snow melt in Antarctica, a study said, posing an increased threat to a delicate area already undergoing climate-caused changes. The pollution, commonly known as soot, is primarily being fueled by an increase in tourism and the expansion of research facilities …
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SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world that are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze, as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories. Arif Khan is an alpine skier from India. He made his nation proud by becoming the first Indian athlete to qualify for …
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Today, The Walt Disney Company released its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which details its efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion through stories and storytellers who reflect the rich diversity of our world; support environmental sustainability by taking action to help protect our planet; and bring comfort, optimism and joy to communities through its charitable …
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Aliyah Kamala has a lot to celebrate! Kamala — the boss behind Kamala Enterprises — was recently selected by global superstar Ciara to participate in the Meta Elevate program. The Meta Program, as AfroTech previously reported, consists of 10 small business owners who will be supported by Meta for six weeks to ensure they have a pathway to …
