March sparks ignite for Women’s History, Music Education, Brain Injury, Nutrition and a host of other important health, education and social causes this month.
2 weeks ago
It’s 2022 Yet Women Still Must Roar for Equality
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Advocacy
It's 2022 yet women still must roar for equality. Moreover, women still must roar for their right to choose. Women still must roar to make decisions about their own body and if and when they choose to reproduce. A CENTURY LATER, WOMEN MUST ROAR LOUDER for EQUALITY! A LITTLE BIT LOUDER NOW! The hit song [...]
2 weeks ago
May Sparks for Arthritis, Mental Health, Moms & More
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Advocacy
May brings sparks for moms, arthritis, mental health and a host of other worthy health, education and social causes. We can celebrate many of these holidays and campaigns in person once again this year as we return to the "new" normal. The world has become masters of digital and so will the festivities as many [...]
4 weeks ago
Earth Day 2022 Sparks for a Green Future
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Advocacy
Earth Day 2022 sparks for a green future with the theme "Invest in Our Planet." Now in it's 52nd year, the designated day annually brings awareness to and sparks action for resolving the climate crisis. The 2022 theme for Earth Day is "Invest in Our Planet" The theme "Invest in Our Planet" begs the question [...]
4 weeks ago
Kenneth Cole Steps Up to Stand With Ukraine
Fashion designer/activist Kenneth Cole steps up for Ukraine with several simultaneous initiatives under the umbrella campaign theme “What we STAND FOR is more important than what we STAND IN.” He's A Sole Man HE'S A 'SOLE' MAN The latest campaign "Lace Up For Ukraine" features a pair of Kenneth Cole sneakers. Customers who purchase the [...]
2 months ago
We Write, Sing, Stand Up For, Tweet & Unite For Ukraine
We write, sing, stand up for, tweet and unite for Ukraine. Actually and to be politically correct, it is "We Write For", "We Sing For", "We Stand Up For", "We Tweet For" and "We Unite For Ukraine." These chants are our new normals. Our new mantras. From that first fateful day of the Russian invasion [...]
2 months ago
SPARKS IGNITE FOR ALCOHOLISM, POETRY, JAZZ AND MORE IN APRIL
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April sparks spotlight alcoholism, autism, poetry, jazz and many more social justice, health and arts awareness initiatives, some still adjusted to address the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. [...]
2 months ago
Saluting International Women’s Day Every Week in March
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Advocacy
The world is saluting International Women's Day (IWD) every day of the week in March. Today is the official global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. The 2022 campaign theme is Break The Bias. WHY WOMEN ROAR [...]
3 months ago
World Wildlife Day Sparks Global Celebrations
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Advocacy
World Wildlife Day takes place annually on March 3rd and sparks global celebrations and UN events stressing the 2022 theme “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”. The celebrations will seek to draw attention to the conservation status of some of the most critically endangered species of wild fauna and flora, and to drive discussions towards [...]
3 months ago
Hats Off Dr. Seuss – Happy Birthday
Hats off to Dr. Seuss in honor of his Birthday. This cat in the hat Socially Sparked® our lives in countless ways -- as American author, political cartoonist, poet, animator, book publisher and artist -- to name a few. Dr. Seuss Day is celebrated each year close to his birthday on March 2nd during Reading [...]
3 months ago
March Sparks for Women, Music Education, Brain Injury +
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Women’s History Month celebrates women and their accomplishments. Their tagline is “our history is our strength.” This year’s theme:
The 2022 Women’s History theme, “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” is both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and also a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history.
Women as healers harken back to ancient times. Healing is the personal experience of transcending suffering and transforming it to wholeness. The gift of hope spreads light to the lives of others and reflects a belief in the unlimited possibilities of this and future generations. Together, healing and hope are essential fuels for our dreams and our recovery.
The Women’s History Alliance asks you to celebrate the month by honoring the women in your community that provide healing and promote hope.
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
While the concept began in the 1970s, it wasn’t until 1980 when President Jimmy Carter declared a proclamation. By 1987, the advocacy efforts came to fruition when Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity. A special Presidential Proclamation is issued every year which honors the extraordinary achievements of American women.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: March 8th is the annual INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY — A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Socially Sparked News will have more details on the upcoming March 8th events leading up to the Day, so stay tuned.
MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH
This year’s theme is “Music: The Sound of My Heart.” This Socially Sparked® theme seems very appropriate as music is what has helped many of us through the pandemic. More importantly, music has helped students, school, and community. And, music will continue to be the thing that gets us all through the days ahead. MIOSM is organized by National Association for Music Education (NAFME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations and the only association that addresses all aspects of music education.
3 months ago
Audiences Will Return for 2022 Love Rocks NYC Benefit Concert
Audiences will return for the 2022 Love Rocks NYC annual benefit concert on tap for March 10th. The 6th annual fundraising extravaganza is back at the iconic Beacon Theatre after going virtual last year. Presented by The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, the funds raised will benefit one of New York City’s most adored non-profit [...]
3 months ago
Try a Little Kindness: Random Acts of Kindness Week
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Advocacy
Try a little kindness: it's Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK WEEK). Everyone can always use a bit of uplifting, especially with so much ugliness in our world. We can't think of a better way to be Socially Sparked® than to cease the DAY! Did you know that being kind or nice to another is [...]
4 months ago
Sparks Ignite February Awareness Causes with Love
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Advocacy
FEBRUARY AWARENESS SPARKS Sparks ignite February awareness initiatives for many important health and social issues. It is the month for Love, Black History, Heart Disease, and Teen Dating Violence Awareness, to name a few. Holidays this month include Valentine's Day and President's Day. AWARENESS WEEKS this month bring us Burn Awareness Week (2/6-2/12); Random Acts [...]
9 months ago
Recovery and Remembrance Top the September Sparks
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Advocacy
Recovery and remembrance top the September sparks this year. It's also the month to raise awareness for suicide prevention, 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 [...]
1 year ago
APRIL SHOWERS SPARKS FOR ALCOHOLISM, POETRY, AUTISM, JAZZ +
April sparks spotlight alcoholism, autism, poetry, jazz and many more social justice, health and arts awareness initiatives, all adjusted to address the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 [...]
1 year ago
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Sparks Americans
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National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day sparks Americans with the annual observance of the lives lost in the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Today Americans across the country honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor 78 years ago. President Bill Clinton declared [...]
2 years ago
November Awareness Causes Ignite the Giving Month
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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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2 years ago
Trend in Virtual Galas Continues for Arts Organizations
The trend in virtual galas continues for performing arts organizations as pandemic protocols that include social distancing and capacity limits still rule the country. The latest company to enter …
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2 years ago
3 Day Virtual Music Fest Hopes to Save Our Stages
Live Performance and our independent venues are in serious jeopardy and time is running out to save our stages. The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) hopes to keep both alive …
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