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2 days ago
CBD Day Gains Momentum with 3rd Year Anniversary
National CBD Day gains momentum as it celebrates its 3rd year anniversary on Saturday, August 8th. The annual Day was founded by cbdMD in 2018 to educate consumers on the overarching uses of cannabidiol. There are lots of ways to honor the Day, from recipe offerings and product sales to social media and word of [...]
6 days ago
Help Make Independent Venues New York Tough, Save Our Stages!
Help make our independent venues New York Tough and Save Our Stages! The New York Independent Venue Association (NIVA) in affiliation with the newly-formed National Independent Venue Association is counting on the public to help #SaveOurStages. August 4th marks the official Day of Action, where music lovers, constituents and the communities can support two newly-introduced [...]
1 week ago
August Ignites Awareness for Youth, Immunizations, Humanitarians
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Advocacy
August ignites awareness 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 people and their contributions to the world on International Youth Day. Here’s what you need to know for August. NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION MONTH - Every August, the National [...]
1 week ago
Virtual Concerts for a Cause Take Main Stage
Virtual concerts for a cause continue to answer the call on how to best raise awareness and funds during these unprecedented times. The latest music event: The UNODC Concert takes the main stage today with funds benefiting the cause to end human trafficking. Appropriately scheduled on World Day Against Human Trafficking in Persons - July [...]
2 weeks ago
Salute World Day to End Human Trafficking in Persons
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Advocacy
Today is World Day to End Human Trafficking in Persons and the messages turn solely digital. Events commemorating the day will be seen via livestream and the important campaign messages will take to the social networks. First Responders Are Essential to the Fight to End Human Trafficking The 2020 Theme is "Committed to the Cause: [...]
2 weeks ago
Emmy® Awards Nominations Goes Virtual, Will the Show?
The 72nd Annual Emmy Awards nominations announcement goes virtual, will the show? Highlights of nominees.
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2 weeks ago
Lollapalooza Pivots Virtually for 2020 Music Festival
Lollapalooza pivots virtually for 2020 music festival via YouTube exclusive broadcast with live music and awareness for social issues
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3 weeks ago
Hot Diggity Dog: Best Five Occasions to Eat a Hot Dog
In honor of National Hot Dog Day, here are the best five occasions to eat the summertime favorite food during a pandemic at a social distance, even in stay-at–home and quarantine mode.
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3 weeks ago
Mask Up Saying is all the Rage: Quote of the Week
Mask Up Saying is all the rage. The two word message is as simple as its design. Mask Up awareness campaigns are cropping up around the country. The new celebrity campaign “Mask Up America” speaks to the entire country.
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3 weeks ago
Mandela Day Sparks Global Call to Action
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Advocacy
Nelson Mandela Day sparks a global call to action to inspire change. The global pandemic and the national lockdown have heightened decades of inequality and created a resurgence in the Black Lives Matter movement. The new era holds much promise for positive change. The 10th annual Nelson Mandela International Day will address this resurgence in [...]
4 weeks ago
Obie Awards Show Goes On via Livestream from Home!
The coveted Obie Awards show goes on via livestream from home on Tuesday night, July 14th. The prerecorded ceremony was postponed for a moment of reflection in the wake of nationwide calls to end racial inequalities. Originally slated for May 18th from Terminal 5 in New York City, organizers of the Obies had to scramble [...]
4 weeks ago
Summertime and Sun Safety Spark Ultimate Fun
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Advocacy
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 to safeguard against the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays to protect our skin. July is National UV Awareness Month. The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage [...]
1 month ago
July Sparks Celebrations for Independence Days, Human Rights, Reggae +
July Sparks celebrations for Independence Days in countries of Canada, United States of America and France; Reggae Day in Jamaica and Nelson Mandela Day worldwide. It’s usually the month of Fireworks, Parades, Music, Festivals and Picnics. Many of these events are going virtual due to the global pandemic. Still plenty to be happy about and [...]
1 month ago
Sunglass Sparks: 5 Historic Facts
Sunglasses Spark Our Lives Sunglasses come in all different shapes, sizes and prices Sunglasses spark our lives and save our eyesight from ultra violet rays in so many ways. In honor of National Sunglasses Day, here are the top 5 facts on the history of the shades. Whether you wear the lenses to be cool, [...]
2 months ago
Zombies Jim Rodford Music Odessey: Tales of a Daddy
EPILOGUE This Father's Day we share one of our most beloved features about one of the world's most beloved musicians and a family's beloved dad -- gone too soon Jim Rodford. #RIP Jim Rodford died two years ago on January 20, 2018, months after this interview was first published. His death was sudden due to [...]
2 months ago
Coming Together to Let Freedom Ring: Juneteenth 2020
America is coming together to let freedom ring for JUNETEENTH 2020 with an exclamation point! The Coronavirus has forced all celebratory events to pivot virtually. However, as the nation begins to reopen state by state and region by region – you can count on outdoor marches, protests and a few festivities. Corporate America is rising [...]
2 months ago
Top 10 List of Reasons to Smile – National Smile Month
June sparks smiles for a myriad of reasons and National Smile Month is on the top of the list. Here is our Socially Sparked® Top 10 List of reasons to smile. We can all use something to smile about these days as the world slowly reopens from the coronavirus pandemic and emotions are at an [...]
2 months ago
Abe Lincoln on Freedom: Socially Sparked Quote of the Week
Abraham Lincoln on Freedom is the Socially Sparked Quote of the Week.
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2 months ago
Rebirth of the Civil Rights Movement in 2020
The rebirth of the civil rights movement has found its unified spark in the wake of the tragic and brutal killing of George Floyd. The country and the world are rising up as one voice in an unprecedented manner in these unprecedented times. New York City Protest. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Sparks In the week since George [...]
2 months ago
June Sparks Pride, Safety, Environment and More
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June sparks awareness for LGBT Pride, Safety, Gun Violence, the Environment and a host of summertime fun. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, many of our awareness and summer fun celebrations are now virtual. The colorful month marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. It is the month to celebrate the official onset of [...]