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Advocacy – Socially Sparked® is all things advocacy / activism that Socially Sparked® our lives plus activism at its best for social change. Awareness campaigns, non-profit organizations, causes, social justice, social, arts and health and wellness issues. Advocacy / Activism Socially Sparked!

The GRAMMYS® 2025: THE GUTS, GLORY, GLAM & GIVING
1 week ago

The GRAMMYS® 2025: THE GUTS, GLORY, GLAM & GIVING

The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards® 2025 presentation was all about guts, glory, glam and giving. Under the direst of circumstances -- that being the Los Angeles Wildfires – The Recording Academy® managed to mobilize the music community for its biggest night by repurposing the Awards Show to spotlight the devastating impact of the recent wildfires [...]
The 25th WinterFest Music Festival Continues to See the Light of Day
3 weeks ago

The 25th WinterFest Music Festival Continues to See the Light of Day

The 25th annual WinterFest Music Festival benefiting the Light of Day Foundation (LOD) continues to see the light as the final weekend of shows draws near, Friday, January 24th and 25th. (schedule below). In its quest to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease and the Parkinsonisms (ALS and PSP), The LOD Foundation always begins with the [...]
MLK Had A Dream 62 Years Ago – A Reality Now or Still Work in Progress?
3 weeks ago

MLK Had A Dream 62 Years Ago – A Reality Now or Still Work in Progress?

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It has been 61 years since civil rights activist Martin Luther king, Jr. had a dream and shared it in that momentous speech "I Have A Dream" on the March on Washington on August 26, 1963. As we celebrate MLK Day, we have to wonder if his dream is now a reality or still a [...]
The Power of Music Sees the Light of Day
4 weeks ago

The Power of Music Sees the Light of Day

The Light of Day Foundation and its quest to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease and the Parkinsonisms (ALS and PSP) begins with the power of music. The power of music to heal is a given. The power of music to raise awareness and funds for a cause -- in this case, for debilitating neuro-degenerative [...]
June Takes Aim at Gun Violence, the Environment, Summerfests & More
8 months ago

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

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

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

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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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SPARKS IGNITE FOR POETRY, JAZZ, THE EARTH AND MORE IN APRIL
11 months ago

SPARKS IGNITE FOR POETRY, JAZZ, THE EARTH AND MORE IN APRIL

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April sparks spotlight poetry, jazz, alcoholism, autism and many more social justice, health and arts awareness initiatives. Sparks also electrify awareness for the environment, sexual assault, child abuse and distracted driving. Designated days include Earth Day, World Health Day and Walking Day, to name just a few. Here’s a topline of April’s finest. NATIONAL POETRY [...]
Level the Paying Field for Equal Pay Day
11 months ago

Level the Paying Field for Equal Pay Day

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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
1 year ago

‘Tis the Season to Get Shopping

'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 time to get Socially Sparked® for the holidays. SOCIALLY SPARKED SHOPPING DAYS BLACK FRIDAY kicks it all off with deals at every retail store large [...]
November Sparks Hope for the Giving Month
1 year ago

November Sparks Hope for the Giving Month

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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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Recovery and Suicide Prevention Top the September Sparks
1 year ago

Recovery and Suicide Prevention Top the September Sparks

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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 return to fall starts an active calendar of monthly and weekly campaigns designed to make an impact for progress, prevention and finding cures. Topping our [...]
In 2023 Women Still Must Roar for Equality
1 year ago

In 2023 Women Still Must Roar for Equality

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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 Amendment Socially Sparked® our lives, especially women. Yet, while it is 2023, women still must roar for their right to choose. Women still must roar [...]
The World Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Humanitarian Day
1 year ago

The World Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Humanitarian Day

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 workers who continue to provide much needed support to people suffering from conflicts or disasters across the world. Twenty years ago, on August 19, 2003, [...]
Mandela Day Calls for Action Now to Inspire Change
2 years ago

Mandela Day Calls for Action Now to Inspire Change

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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 years due to the pandemic. The 13th annual Nelson Mandela International Day will address global warming and sustainability with the United Nations campaign ActNow. MANDELA [...]
Summertime and Sun Safety Spark Ultimate Fun
2 years ago

Summertime and Sun Safety Spark Ultimate Fun

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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 [...]
Jazz Day Showcases Power of Music with Global Concert
2 years 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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Earth Day 2023 Sparks for a Green Future
2 years ago

Earth Day 2023 Sparks for a Green Future

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Earth Day 2023 sparks for a green future with the theme "Invest in Our Planet." Now in it's 53rd year, the designated day annually brings awareness to and sparks action for resolving the climate crisis. The 2023 theme for Earth Day is "Invest in Our Planet" The theme "Invest in Our Planet" begs the question [...]
Good Deeds Day Sparks National Volunteer Week
2 years ago

Good Deeds Day Sparks National Volunteer Week

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Good Deeds Day sparks Volunteer Week April 16th thru April 22nd. The global celebration unites people from more than 100 countries to do good deeds for the benefit of others and the planet. Hundreds of thousands plan to participate in the Day on April 16th in support of Global Changemakers by doing something good to [...]
Let’s Move for National Walking Day
2 years ago

Let’s Move for National Walking Day

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Let’s move for National Walking Day, held annually the first Wednesday in April. The American Heart Association sponsors this movement as part of April’s Physical Activity Month.

Whether exercise is …
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