Austin Eubanks

Mass Shooting Survivor Austin Eubanks Talks About Life After Columbine

Austin Eubanks survived the Columbine shooting but almost lost everything after his addiction took him to the brink. “I could literally get whatever I wanted. Telling them I’d been shot at Columbine and lost my best friend was like [getting] an open prescription book from any doctor.”

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Ms Foundation

Ms Foundation For Women Celebrates Historic Win Of Kamala Harris

Ms. Foundation I had to share this Ms. Foundation statement about the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Win! “Ms. Foundation applauds President-elect Joseph R. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their monumental victory.” We are ecstatic to witness the first Black—or South Asian—person and the first-ever WOMAN elected to serve as Vice President of … Read more

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George Floyd Family

Guide for White People: How to Fight for Racial Justice

Feeling stressed, horrified, and helpless? Are you aching to help but don’t know where to start? This is a Black Lives Matter advocacy guide is compiled by Jessica Petrow-Cohen of the Leadership Now Project. She has compiled this list of resources for anyone who is as horrified by racism as so many of us are.

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Hep C

Chasing a Cure for Hepatitis C | The Fix

When I quit drugs and drinking, I found out I had chronic persistent hepatitis C. I’d contracted it in 1978 when I was 17. As the years went by, my chances increased for developing cirrhosis, liver cancer, or liver failure. I might even need a liver transplant. I’d heard about interferon and its brutal side effects, including suicidal depression. I had HCV (hepatitis C virus) because I’d been so depressed as a teen, I shot drugs and shared needles in hopes I’d croak.

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Spielberg Movie

Spielberg Movie ‘Who Will Write Our History’ Gives the Facts vs #FakeNews

During this fraught time in American politics, we are now beginning 2019 continuing to question which outlets are providing the provable facts versus the #FakeNews or “Alternative Facts” that are running rampant across the internet from outlets like Fox and Breitbart sites. At this frightening time of Holocaust deniers and White Supremacy at an all time high, we must focus on the facts. This movie is a must-see for anyone who cares about what really happened.

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Tribeca

Tribeca and Chanel Offer Women Filmmakers $100,000 in Grant Money

Tribeca and Chanel Team Up to Support Women In this fourth annual three-day program, THROUGH HER LENS, five emerging USA-based female writers of short-narrative films will receive one-on-one mentorship, artistic guidance, and financial support from Tribeca and Chanel. $100,000 in Filmmaker Grants 4th Annual 3-Day Program The Leadership Committee includes Kathryn Bigelow, Lena Dunham and Courteney Cox. The purpose … Read more

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hadassah

Health OP-ED Ms. Diagnoses: Women’s Lives Are at Risk

National Women’s Health Week is May 13–19. During that time the Coalition for Women’s Health Equity convened by Hadassah will hold its second annual summit in Washington, DC. The Coalition’s 28 members include the American Heart Association, Black Women’s Health Imperative, WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s, N.O.W., Planned Parenthood, and other organizations fighting for gender equity in medical prevention, research, funding, and quality care.

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#ASJA2018

What to Expect at #ASJA2018 Writers Conference • May 18–19, 2018 • New York City

#ASJA2018 offers 46 instructive panel sessions and workshops, plus three dynamic keynote speakers over two days guaranteed to help you grow as a writer, plus the opportunity for one-on-one meetings with editors, agents and publishers. ASJA stands as the country’s leading and most prestigious association of successful journalists, authors and nonfiction and literary nonfiction writers. Keynote Speaker Daniel Jones, NYTimes; Dorri Olds, Advanced Track Chair, Nancy Dunham, Intermediate Track Chair; and Carolyn Crist, Beginner Track Chair. Two more Keynote Speakers are authors Aimee Ross and Katherine Reynolds Lewis.

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#ASJA2018

Writers Learn to Earn at #ASJA2018

American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) 47th Annual Writers Conference • Navigate. Motivate. Captivate. Register Now to Save! To learn more about the Conference and How to Join click here This year’s New York City conference will be held at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel 811 7th Avenue at West 53rd Street, New York City. Friday, May … Read more

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ASJA2018

ASJA Announces Chairs for 2018 New York Writers Conference

The American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) has announced their three track chairs for the annual New York City Writers Conference. • Carolyn Crist Beginning Track Manager, and Detailed Overseer • Nancy Dunham Mid-Career Track Manager and Volunteer Coordinator. She’s also ASJA’s new volunteer coordinator. • Dorri Olds Advanced Career Manager and nicknamed the “Social Media Guru” for the entire … Read more

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