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Will Smith to Host Nobel Peace Prize Concert
The 16th annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert will be held on December 11 this year. The event, taking place in Oslo, Norway, will be hosted by Hollywood couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Continue reading
Posted in Humanitarian News, US Politics, World Politics
Tagged donna summer, jada pinkett smith, nobel peace prize, nobel peace prize concert, peace news, toby keith, will smith, wyclef jean
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Brad Pitt Acknowledged for Katrina Aid Efforts
Actor Brad Pitt, along with actress partner Angelina Jolie, is known for his humanitarian efforts. From the ONE Campaign against AIDS and poverty in third world countries to relief efforts in Darfur, Pitt has been a commanding force among celebrity activists. Continue reading
Posted in Humanitarian News
Tagged angelina jolie, brad pitt, clinton global initiative, hurricane katrina, jolie-pitt foundation, make it right foundation
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Global Community Unites through Pinwheels for Peace
On the International Day of Peace, September 21, people around the world will join together and call for an end to global violence. Continue reading
Posted in Humanitarian News, World Politics
Tagged humanitarian efforts, peace events, peace news, peace organizations, pinwheels for peace, solidarity news, world peace
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Thousands of Detroit Workers March in Solidarity on Labor Day
During the annual Labor Day Parade in Detroit, thousands of union workers turned up on Woodward to march. Continue reading
Posted in Humanitarian News, Unions, US Politics
Tagged detroit, labor day, solidarity march, u.s. economy, u.s. workers, unemployment, worker march
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Dalai Lama to Make Appearance at Light of Truth Awards
On Wednesday October 7, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be making a special address at the International Campaign for Tibet’s annual Light of Truth Awards in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Posted in Humanitarian News, World Politics
Tagged dalai lama, free tibet, international campaign for tibet, julia taft, light of truth awards, tibet activists
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