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Pop Culture

Pop Culture that’s Socially Sparked®  All things pop culture – the people, places, events and causes that Socially Sparked our lives at the intersection of culture and social change. The crossroads of advocacy / activism, music, entertainment and technology. Pop Culture Socially Sparked!

Say Cheese & Celebrate Grilled Cheese Day
2 years ago

Say Cheese & Celebrate Grilled Cheese Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Say Cheese and celebrate Grilled Cheese Day. Most everybody loves cheese and the designated day comes at a perfect time. In this era of stay home, mask up, quarantine,  and …
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Hats Off Dr. Seuss – Happy Birthday
2 years ago

Hats Off Dr. Seuss – Happy Birthday

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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, …
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Pizza Slices of Diversity Socially Sparked: National Pizza Day
2 years ago

Pizza Slices of Diversity Socially Sparked: National Pizza Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pizza Slices of Diversity Socially Sparked® our lives in countless ways. Today, pizza comes in all shapes, sizes, styles and flavors, making it one of the most versatile food favorites …
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Staten Island Chuck is the Socially Sparked Groundhog Day Winner
2 years ago

Staten Island Chuck is the Socially Sparked Groundhog Day Winner

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Happy Groundhog Day 2022. Traditions are a very important part of our culture and the Groundhog day celebration is no exception. We put our faith in and hope that Spring …
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Tribute to Trailblazing Comedy Queen: We Love Lucy
3 years ago

Tribute to Trailblazing Comedy Queen: We Love Lucy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A fitting tribute to trailblazing comedy queen and pioneer Lucille Ball premieres Saturday, September 12th at 8PM ET on the Reelz independent television  network. “Lucille Ball: We Love Lucy” shows …
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We Will Never Forget September 11th
3 years ago

We Will Never Forget September 11th

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We Will Never Forget September 11th! This is one terrorist tragedy Americans will never forget and one that reminds us that life is short.  Nineteen years later we must sadly …
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NYC’s Little Italy Feast of San Gennaro On Pause
3 years ago

NYC’s Little Italy Feast of San Gennaro On Pause

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NYC’s Little Italy Feast of San Gennaro must go on pause for 2020, but celebrations will never be stopped. This September marks the 94th annual celebration of the Patron Saint …
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Can a Smile Soothe a Nation’s Angst?
3 years ago

Can a Smile Soothe a Nation’s Angst?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Can a smile soothe the nation’s angst on social issues? Our Quote of the Week is from the late actress and comedienne Phyllis Diller ((July 17, 1917 – August 20, …
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CBD Day Gains Momentum with 3rd Year Anniversary
3 years ago

CBD Day Gains Momentum with 3rd Year Anniversary

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 …
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Birthday Shout Out to 2 Music Legends in 90-Something Prime
3 years ago

Birthday Shout Out to 2 Music Legends in 90-Something Prime

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This week calls for birthday shout outs to two music legends in their 90-something prime still singing and strumming for us. Legendary crooner Tony Bennett turns 94, and the first …
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Emmy® Awards Nominations Goes Virtual, Will the Show?
3 years 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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Hot Diggity Dog: Best Five Occasions to Eat a Hot Dog
3 years 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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July Sparks Celebrations for Independence Days, Human Rights, Reggae +
3 years ago

July Sparks Celebrations for Independence Days, Human Rights, Reggae +

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 …
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Sunglass Sparks: 5 Historic Facts
3 years ago

Sunglass Sparks: 5 Historic Facts

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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 …
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Coming Together to Let Freedom Ring: Juneteenth 2020
3 years ago

Coming Together to Let Freedom Ring: Juneteenth 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 …
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Rebirth of the Civil Rights Movement in 2020
3 years ago

Rebirth of the Civil Rights Movement in 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 …
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Saluting The Heroes Who Socially Sparked Our Lives
4 years ago

Saluting The Heroes Who Socially Sparked Our Lives

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY 2020″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saluting the Heroes on this Memorial Day 2020 that Socially Sparked® our lives. We live in unprecedented times that have taken on unprecedented heroic measures. Today …
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SOCIALLY SPARKED and HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
4 years ago

SOCIALLY SPARKED and HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For Mother’s Day we re-visit our Spotlight series of yore, where musician mamas and sons share how their moms Socially Sparked their lives. Click on the images below for these …
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
4 years ago

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Celebrating at a social distance is the order of the day this year due to the global pandemic that is disrupting our lives. Parades around the …
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Cheese Doodles Socially Sparked Our Lives
4 years ago

Cheese Doodles Socially Sparked Our Lives

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cheese Doodles Socially Sparked® our lives in so many ways and continue to do so. An iconic snack food of pop culture deserves the spotlight, so on behalf of National …
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