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About Abbe Sparks

Abbe Sparks is the Founder of Socially Sparked News. A social entrepreneur, she is a social media and content influencer who has been igniting the sparks promoting the entertainment, music, tech & advocacy sectors for over 25 years as the Chief Igniter of Abbe Sparks Media Group. A member of US Press Association, she has written for many digital and print publications including her former column 'Abbe's Sparks' for RFPalooza. You can also find her stories on Medium, Tumbler & LinkedIn and in magazines as the UK's "Blues Matters" and "Big City Rhythm & Blues". Socially Sparked News is her labor of love. Email Abbe @ https://info@sociallysparkednews.com
Latest Posts | By Abbe Sparks
Level the Paying Field for Equal Pay Day
3 days ago

Level the Paying Field for Equal Pay Day

By  •  Advocacy

Equal Pay Day is March 14 in 2023. Women still have a ways to go before reaching a level “paying” field. While we can chalk some of the minimal gains over the last five years to the pandemic, that’s a small contributing factor here.
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‘Tis the Season to Get Shopping
4 months ago

‘Tis the Season to Get Shopping

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]’Tis the season to get shopping. Thanksgiving marks the start of the shopping and giving season with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday. It’s the ideal …
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November Sparks Hope for the Giving Month
4 months ago

November Sparks Hope for the Giving Month

By  •  Advocacy

November is the giving month and ignites hope for change and awareness for many important causes. Giving thanks, giving kindness and giving aid become uber important this month as the …
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Slice Through The Cheese – National Cheese Pizza Day
6 months ago

Slice Through The Cheese – National Cheese Pizza Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Slice through the cheese and pie up with your favorite style of pizza in honor of National Cheese Pizza Day. Each year on September 5th we celebrate the original Pizza …
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Recovery and Suicide Prevention Top the September Sparks
6 months ago

Recovery and Suicide Prevention Top the September Sparks

By  •  Advocacy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recovery and suicide prevention top the September sparks this year. It’s also the month to raise awareness for food safety, cancer and many more important health and social initiatives.

The …
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In 2023 Women Still Must Roar for Equality
7 months ago

In 2023 Women Still Must Roar for Equality

By  •  Advocacy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In 2023 women still must roar for equality. Today, August 26th is the annual Women’s Equality Day. I repeat. Today is the annual Women’s Equality Day marking how the 19th …
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Happy National Radio Day!
7 months ago

Happy National Radio Day!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7807″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today is National Radio Day — a time to recognize American Radio and all the people involved in the industry. We salute the inventors, all stations, broadcasters, …
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The World Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Humanitarian Day
7 months ago

The World Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Humanitarian Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The world celebrates the 20th anniversary of World Humanitarian Day by paying tribute to colleagues who have lost their lives in humanitarian service and to honor the thousands of aid …
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Sparks Light Up August for Youth, Humanitarians & More
7 months ago

Sparks Light Up August for Youth, Humanitarians & More

By  •  Advocacy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sparks light up August for youth, immunizations, humanitarians and back to school initiatives. The dog days of summer send in the clowns for International Clown Week and celebrate young …
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The World Leaves Their Hearts with Tony Bennett
8 months ago

The World Leaves Their Hearts with Tony Bennett

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The world leaves their heart with Great American Songbook crooner Tony Bennett who died Friday at 96 years old. His devotion to performing and preserving the American standards spans decades …
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Mandela Day Calls for Action Now to Inspire Change
8 months ago

Mandela Day Calls for Action Now to Inspire Change

By  •  Advocacy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nelson Mandela Day calls for a global call to action to inspire change. The new era holds much promise for positive change after a stall in action these past few …
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Summertime and Sun Safety Spark Ultimate Fun
8 months ago

Summertime and Sun Safety Spark Ultimate Fun

By  •  Advocacy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summertime and sun safety spark the ultimate summer fun. The sunny season calls for enjoying the outdoors, sunbathing, water sports, beach and pool visits and more. It’s also the time …
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Zombies Jim Rodford Music Odessey: Tales of a Daddy
9 months ago

Zombies Jim Rodford Music Odessey: Tales of a Daddy

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This Father’s Day we share one of our most beloved feature interviews with one of the world’s most beloved musicians and a family’s beloved dad — …
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June Takes Aim at Gun Violence, the Environment, Summerfests & More
9 months ago

June Takes Aim at Gun Violence, the Environment, Summerfests & More

By  •  Advocacy

June Takes Aim at Gun Violence, the Environment, Summerfests and more worthwhile causes and fun events. It is the month to celebrate the official onset of Summer, Fathers, and festivals …
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Laurence Juber’s Wind Beneath the Wings Still Blows Fierce
10 months ago

Laurence Juber’s Wind Beneath the Wings Still Blows Fierce

Legendary acoustic guitarist Laurence Juber’s wind beneath Paul McCartney’s WINGS still blows mighty fierce. This two time Grammy®-Winner and former lead guitarist in WINGS flew into the Big Apple to …
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees 2023 Represent Diverse Group of Artists
11 months ago

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees 2023 Represent Diverse Group of Artists

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announces its 2023 inductees and they represent a diverse group of artists. Four of the of seven Inductees in the Performer category …
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Nominees for 76th Tony Awards Take Center Stage
11 months ago

Nominees for 76th Tony Awards Take Center Stage

The 2023 Nominees for the 76th Annual Tony Awards take center stage as they were announced live earlier this morning from New York City on CBS This Morning followed by …
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May Sprouts Awareness for Skin Cancer, Mental Health, Mothers & More
11 months ago

May Sprouts Awareness for Skin Cancer, Mental Health, Mothers & More

By  •  Advocacy

May sprouts awareness for a host of worthwhile causes that include skin cancer, mental health and arthritis. It is also the month to celebrate Nurses, Bike and Motorcycle Riding, and …
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Jazz Day Showcases Power of Music with Global Concert
11 months ago

Jazz Day Showcases Power of Music with Global Concert

International Jazz Day will close out April by showcasing music’s power to inspire, heal and unite for peace with its annual global concert led by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and …
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The Must See Movie For Every Mom, Daughter & Grandmother: Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret.
11 months ago

The Must See Movie For Every Mom, Daughter & Grandmother: Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret.

If ever there is a Must See Movie to go to, it is “Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret.” It may have taken over 50 years to adapt renowned …
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