#social-impact

#social-impact

"Music has always been my way of connecting with people and leaving a mark on the world. I can't wait to perform, unite, and inspire action."

Black-owned advertising agencies are reshaping the industry from the inside out, using creativity as a form of resistance, visibility, and power. These firms are rewriting the rules of who gets heard - and how.

In today's America, people leave their jobs because their boss hangs the wrong flag in the office. Long-standing friendships end because a vote was cast for that other guy.

The American Lawyer has compiled a ranking of Am Law 200 firms based on their pro bono work in 2024, focusing on average pro bono hours and lawyer participation.

I feel it's important to commit not for next month or next year, but to the five year journey of making progress on an issue or developing an outcome for a community.

"We have an opportunity to build not just another industry, but a better one, one that isn't built on the misfortune of communities."

At the heart of Antananarivo's Cité des Cultures, Ndao Hanavao unveils its exhibition Matières des Possibles, emphasizing the transformation of waste into sustainable designs.

The fruit of your labor isn't just what you achieve; it's what you plant for others to harvest.

Art Johnston, who owns the bar with husband José Pepe Peña, said opening at the airport - the second busiest in the country, behind Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta - would "create ways for people to see gay people and see that not only have we done well in Chicago, we have thrived in Chicago."

The Stelios Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of disabled entrepreneurs, highlighting their resilience and innovative impact on the UK business landscape.

I knew several months back that I was nominated, which I thought was cute and harmless. After hearing I was a finalist, the excitement grew.

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I have access to a studio for free. Creating music gives me a certain freedom, allows me to express myself,

Mason's initiative to collect and upcycle abandoned tents at festivals has transformed waste into unique items, inspiring sustainable practices among festival-goers.

In a room bigger than most at South Central Correctional Center in Licking, Missouri, a group of men has volunteered for a creative project that stretches beyond prison walls.

It's not all totally destructive or anything like that, but compared to what these people could do, if they would take on some of the biggest challenges, the opportunity costs are massive.

The Seoul Design Award, now in its sixth year, highlights the role of design as a powerful tool for social impact, aligning with global sustainability goals.

Almond emphasized her mission to create a safety net for marginalized mothers, making assistance accessible without stigma, thus empowering single moms to thrive.

Woxa Corp has established itself as a leader in fintech, focusing on AI-driven solutions that optimize operations in modern financial markets.

How do we ensure our genuine efforts to create social impact actually resonate with the people we want to reach?

Ayamé Ponder has successfully merged viral content creation with genuine social impact, turning TikTok into a platform for engagement and charitable initiatives.

Brigit was built with a dual mission of creating social impact while building a profitable business, focusing on helping Americans living paycheck to paycheck.

Icelandic designer and tech mogul Haraldur "Halli" Thorleifsson is solving the inaccessibility of local storefronts through his initiative Ramp Up Iceland.

Work provides time structure, collective purpose, social contact, social status, and enforced activity, which all contribute fundamentally to our well-being.

As a culture, we've been moving towards less and less contact with other humans, and it's not healthy for me or anyone to be in isolation.