Global non-profit Captain Planet Foundation has announced that Jane Fonda, Bill Nye, and Jerome Foster II are to be recognized for their outstanding work as real-life environmental heroes at the organization’s 30th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in Atlanta.
In support of their mission to engage and empower young people to be environmental problem-solvers, Captain Planet Foundation holds one of the Southeast’s largest eco-benefits. The charitable evening both recognizes extraordinary sustainability efforts of honorees and raises funds for the Foundation’s programming and grant-making. Previous award recipients at Captain Planet Foundation Galas have included: Mark Ruffalo, Dr. Jane Goodall, President Jimmy Carter, Sir Richard Branson, Ludacris, Dr. Sanjay Guptay, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, and Hrh Prince Charles.
The 2022 Captain Planet Foundation Honorees are:
Exemplar Award: Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda is a two-time Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author, activist, and fitness guru. Jane leads Fire Drill Fridays, the national movement to...
In support of their mission to engage and empower young people to be environmental problem-solvers, Captain Planet Foundation holds one of the Southeast’s largest eco-benefits. The charitable evening both recognizes extraordinary sustainability efforts of honorees and raises funds for the Foundation’s programming and grant-making. Previous award recipients at Captain Planet Foundation Galas have included: Mark Ruffalo, Dr. Jane Goodall, President Jimmy Carter, Sir Richard Branson, Ludacris, Dr. Sanjay Guptay, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, and Hrh Prince Charles.
The 2022 Captain Planet Foundation Honorees are:
Exemplar Award: Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda is a two-time Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author, activist, and fitness guru. Jane leads Fire Drill Fridays, the national movement to...
- 1/18/2022
- Look to the Stars
Selena Gomez, Jeff Tweedy, Stacey Abrams, Bernie Sanders and more will participate in Rolling Stone’s new get-out-the-vote music and conversation series, “Fridays for Unity.”
The two-part virtual event will take place October 16th and 30th and feature a mix of unique conversations, musical performances and special guest appearances. Each event will air on the Rolling Stone YouTube page at 8 p.m. Et.
The crux of Fridays for Unity will be conversations between an array of entertainers and political figures, hosted by Baratunde Thurston. Pete Buttigieg will speak with Paul Rudd...
The two-part virtual event will take place October 16th and 30th and feature a mix of unique conversations, musical performances and special guest appearances. Each event will air on the Rolling Stone YouTube page at 8 p.m. Et.
The crux of Fridays for Unity will be conversations between an array of entertainers and political figures, hosted by Baratunde Thurston. Pete Buttigieg will speak with Paul Rudd...
- 10/15/2020
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
The New York Latino Film Festival (Nylff) has set their lineup for their forthcoming hybrid edition of its fest which will take place September 14-20.
In the wake of the pandemic, many festivals have either canceled or pivoted to an entirely virtual program. Nylff is one of the Latinx-based film fests that have continued with plans for their annual fest — with the appropriate changes. The 21st edition will be a combination of virtual events and in-person, drive-in screenings that celebrates Latinx creators. The fest will also host the first Latino drive-in experience to take place both in New York and in The Bronx.
This year’s festival features nearly 75 films representing more than 10 countries, spanning all genres including features, shorts, documentaries, web series and experimental films.
“Inspired by the resilience of the Latino community, Nylff is proud to return with a fresh format featuring our first-ever drive-in experiences,” said Calixto Chinchilla,...
In the wake of the pandemic, many festivals have either canceled or pivoted to an entirely virtual program. Nylff is one of the Latinx-based film fests that have continued with plans for their annual fest — with the appropriate changes. The 21st edition will be a combination of virtual events and in-person, drive-in screenings that celebrates Latinx creators. The fest will also host the first Latino drive-in experience to take place both in New York and in The Bronx.
This year’s festival features nearly 75 films representing more than 10 countries, spanning all genres including features, shorts, documentaries, web series and experimental films.
“Inspired by the resilience of the Latino community, Nylff is proud to return with a fresh format featuring our first-ever drive-in experiences,” said Calixto Chinchilla,...
- 9/1/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
A global livestream event that aims to benefit the Amazon Emergency Fund, an indigenous-led effort providing rapid response grants in that region to address the pandemic, is set for May 28.
Jane Fonda, Morgan Freeman, Carlos Santana, Peter Gabriel and numerous other artists will join indigenous leaders, scientists, and a coalition of NGOs in presentng Artists United for Amazonia: Protecting the Protectors, a livestream event produced by Artists for Amazonia.
The two-hour event will run from 8 Pm Eastern to 10 Pm Eastern and will be hosted by Game of Thrones co-star Oona Chaplin, who played Talisa Maegyr in the series. The livestream will be available via Facebook and through the event website.
The program will promote the Amazon Emergency Fund, launched last month by a coalition of indigenous organizations, NGOs, and allies to respond to the urgent needs of indigenous peoples of the Amazon threatened by Covid-19.
Funds raised will be used...
Jane Fonda, Morgan Freeman, Carlos Santana, Peter Gabriel and numerous other artists will join indigenous leaders, scientists, and a coalition of NGOs in presentng Artists United for Amazonia: Protecting the Protectors, a livestream event produced by Artists for Amazonia.
The two-hour event will run from 8 Pm Eastern to 10 Pm Eastern and will be hosted by Game of Thrones co-star Oona Chaplin, who played Talisa Maegyr in the series. The livestream will be available via Facebook and through the event website.
The program will promote the Amazon Emergency Fund, launched last month by a coalition of indigenous organizations, NGOs, and allies to respond to the urgent needs of indigenous peoples of the Amazon threatened by Covid-19.
Funds raised will be used...
- 5/22/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez was sitting in his living room in Boulder, Colorado, watching the environmental documentary The 11th Hour, when it hit him for the first time. “I kind of began to grasp the idea that human beings are responsible for creating a crisis that threatens not just nature but humanity — everything about our civilization.” He was six years old. Martinez became one of 21 child plaintiffs suing the U.S. government for failing to protect them from climate change. He was 15 when they brought the suit. He turns 19 in May. It still...
- 4/26/2019
- by Tessa Stuart
- Rollingstone.com
DoSomething.org, the largest not-for-profit exclusively for young people and social change, announced its 10th annual Celebs Gone Good list, which celebrates stars who have used their influence to change the world in 2018. Here are a few of the highlights!
Beyoncé used her enormous star power for social change and earned a spot on the Celebs Gone Good list. The Grammy winner continued her mission of good this year, bringing attention to cancer and disease research with her performance at the City of Hope Gala and helped raise funds for the Waco Theater in her home state of Texas.
Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has been “non-stop” this year, from starring in Mary Poppins Returns to supporting March For Our Lives and When We All Vote. He has also continued to raise money for Hurricane Maria relief by staging Hamilton in Puerto Rico.
Other Celebs Gone Good honorees include Troye Sivan,...
Beyoncé used her enormous star power for social change and earned a spot on the Celebs Gone Good list. The Grammy winner continued her mission of good this year, bringing attention to cancer and disease research with her performance at the City of Hope Gala and helped raise funds for the Waco Theater in her home state of Texas.
Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has been “non-stop” this year, from starring in Mary Poppins Returns to supporting March For Our Lives and When We All Vote. He has also continued to raise money for Hurricane Maria relief by staging Hamilton in Puerto Rico.
Other Celebs Gone Good honorees include Troye Sivan,...
- 1/7/2019
- Look to the Stars
You may know Xiuhtezcatl Martinez as one of the teens suing the U.S. government for failing to take action on the climate crisis. By the age of 14, Xiuhtezcatl — pronounced “shoe-tez-caht” —addressed the United Nations on environmental policy in English, Spanish, and the Aztec language Nahuatl, his native tongue. As youth leader of activist group Earth Guardians, he joined thousands in protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock, and released a guide to movement building titled We Rise. Now, the 18-year-old has just issued yet another statement of resistance:...
- 11/5/2018
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
As a general rule, young people aren’t great at showing up on election day. Among the many, many people who’d like to see that change is Darren Aronofsky, who has produced a PSA calling on Generation Z to vote in the midterms on November 6. Turnout among 18-20 year olds who are eligible to make their presence felt at the ballot box for the first time isn’t expected to be high, but it’s clearer than ever that every vote counts.
“First time voters have the power to make a massive impact in the upcoming midterm elections, but 18-20 year olds are part of a demographic that has historically failed to participate in National Elections. It’s time to change that,” said Aronofsky in a statement accompanying the video. “We are working with a dynamic group of activists from all over the country, who care about an array of causes,...
“First time voters have the power to make a massive impact in the upcoming midterm elections, but 18-20 year olds are part of a demographic that has historically failed to participate in National Elections. It’s time to change that,” said Aronofsky in a statement accompanying the video. “We are working with a dynamic group of activists from all over the country, who care about an array of causes,...
- 10/21/2018
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Tonight’s Real Time with Bill Maher sees some old favorites and new faces join the line-up — including Ken Bone, S.E. Cupp, and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez. Software company executive Ken Bone is the top-of-show interview guest. He is a self-described libertarian who was just another member of the public until he made a red-sweater-wearing splash during the second presidential debate, making headlines by grilling the candidates on their energy policy. He told the Washington Examiner: “If you were a big Trump supporter and now you’re not, it’s because you weren’t paying attention, because he’s doing exactly what he said he’s going to...read more...
- 9/8/2017
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
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