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3 African Scientists Announced As National Geographic Wayfinder Award Recipients

This group of Explorers are pushing the boundaries of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to transform our world Each year, the National Geographic Society recognizes and elevates people who are leading a new age of exploration through science, education, conservation, technology, and storytelling, via its Wayfinder Award. This year, three of the recipients hail from… Continue reading 3 African Scientists Announced As National Geographic Wayfinder Award Recipients

Academy Reappoints Current At-large Governors Franklin, Garcia And Yang To Additional Terms

The Academy Board of Governors has confirmed the reappointment of current governors-at-large DeVon Franklin (Executives Branch), Rodrigo García (Directors Branch) and Janet Yang (Producers Branch).  They will each serve an additional three-year term beginning on July 1. “The level of commitment DeVon, Rodrigo and Janet have shown to the Academy, its members, and our ongoing… Continue reading Academy Reappoints Current At-large Governors Franklin, Garcia And Yang To Additional Terms

Meet the 20 Mediamakers Selected For The New Sundance Institute Humanities Sustainability Fellowship

Pilot Program Directs Individual Support to Pandemic-Affected Nonfiction Storytellers The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the names of the mediamakers selected for the new Humanities Sustainability Fellowship, a year-long program providing 20 U.S.-based under-resourced nonfiction mediamakers whose work and livelihood have been grossly affected by the pandemic with direct, unrestricted stipends to supplement their income.… Continue reading Meet the 20 Mediamakers Selected For The New Sundance Institute Humanities Sustainability Fellowship

Comic Con Africa Announces Innovative Sewing Competition Sew-A-Thon 2022

Comic Con Africa, Africa’s largest multi-genre pop-culture and gaming festival, taking place from 22-25 September 2022 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, has announced an innovative and never seen before challenge: the Comic Con Africa Sew-A-Thon, putting the local fashion scene to the test. Brought to you by Brother South Africa and hosted by STADIO School… Continue reading Comic Con Africa Announces Innovative Sewing Competition Sew-A-Thon 2022

Celebrities Join The 500KPerDay Initiative To Feed 500K kids Per Day

Did you know that the foundation for a child’s optimum development and health is established between the first 1 000 days of his/ her life? Proper nutrition has a direct impact on a child’s survival, growth and learning ability, and will ultimately determine whether he/ she is able to rise out of poverty or not.… Continue reading Celebrities Join The 500KPerDay Initiative To Feed 500K kids Per Day