Chicago, IL. On September 16, 2010, Mexico will commemorate the bicentennial of its independence from Spain and the centennial of the 1910 Revolution that led to the formation of its modern republic. In recognition of these significant anniversaries, the Art Institute of Chicago joins dozens of other cultural organizations around Chicago to participate in the citywide celebration Mexico 2010.
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Ballplayers, Gods, and Rainmaker Kings: Masterpieces from Ancient Mexico at Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL. On September 16, 2010, Mexico will commemorate the bicentennial of its independence from Spain and the centennial of the 1910 Revolution that led to the formation of its modern republic. In recognition of these significant anniversaries, the Art Institute of Chicago joins dozens of other cultural organizations around Chicago to participate in the citywide celebration Mexico 2010.
Muslim American Children Film Screening and Panel Discussion Hosted at Intersections
New York, NY. “Just as Jews, Christians and Muslims lay claim to a common religious narrative, Muslim children in the United States are staking their claim, indeed shouting out their right, to the American Dream." An upcoming film screening about Muslim American children in the New York Tri-State area -- Abraham’s Children -- will be hosted by Intersections International and Clock Wise Productions.U.N. Advocate Angelina Jolie Calls for Greater Support for Pakistani Flood Victims
New York, NY. The United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and award-winning Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie appealed today for the public to step up their financial support for the efforts of aid agencies to bring humanitarian relief to the millions of Pakistanis suffering as a result of the devastating floods that have inundated much of the country.Denouncing ‘Slavery in the Modern Age,’ U.N. Launches Plan Against Human Trafficking
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Beijing, China. Chinese state media say a court will hear the country’s first case alleging employment discrimination because of an HIV infection. The China Daily newspaper says a municipal court in central Anhui province has accepted a lawsuit by a recent college graduate who applied for a teaching job in Anqing city.A Songwriter's Passion for Haiti, Healing and Global Citizenship
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Humanitarian Needs in Flood-Stricken Pakistan Rise
Geneva, Switzerland. The United Nations says it is expanding its relief operations in Pakistan as humanitarian needs continue to rise in this flood-stricken country. Aid agencies warn the persistent movement of floodwaters to provinces in the south is increasing the number of people affected by the disaster. Glenn Beck to Hold Controversial "Restoring Honor" Rally at Lincoln Memorial
Sana Musasama: The Unknown/The Unnamed Ceramic Sculpture: 2008-2010
New York, NY. The Unknown/The Unnamed, Sana Musasama’s provocative new exhibition of ceramic sculptures – powerful homage to the victims of mankind’s unspeakable inhumanity to one another -- will open at the June Kelly Gallery, 166 Mercer Street, on September 7. The works will remain on view through October 5.
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