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Saving Football and Haitians with Sudden Change Challenge
11 years ago

Saving Football and Haitians with Sudden Change Challenge

By  •  Culture, Sports

This past weekend marked the beginning of another season with the National Football League. Bringing in over $9 Billion annually and growing, no one can deny the power the …
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Justin Verlander Donates $1 Million to Veterans
11 years ago

Justin Verlander Donates $1 Million to Veterans

You would be hard pressed to find a sports fan who does not know the name, Justin Verlander. As the only pitcher to win the Rookie of the Year …
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SummerStage Brings Culture to New Yorkers
11 years ago

SummerStage Brings Culture to New Yorkers

If you are looking for an escape from the hot and crowded city streets without actually having to leave Manhattan, search no further. The SummerStage festival gives you the …
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Imba Means Sing. A Film on Africa, Education, and Music
11 years ago

Imba Means Sing. A Film on Africa, Education, and Music

Too often, stories from Africa are ones of poverty, war, and corruption.

Erin Levin decided she wanted to change that.

Upon graduating from college in 2007, Erin was interning …
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My Life As A Refugee [App]
11 years ago

My Life As A Refugee [App]

By  •  Culture, Tech

Image by T. Irwin via UNHCR 

This month, Conscious is celebrating Freedom. But it is too often that Americans forget or overlook the …
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Marisol, Creator of BeautyFound
11 years ago

Marisol, Creator of BeautyFound

[Image taken at Serendipity Cafe in NYC]

Sometimes as we venture through this thing called life, we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of work, …
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Celebrate Freedom | [Playlist]
11 years ago

Celebrate Freedom | [Playlist]

Celebrate Independence Day with our Fireworks Playlist. Turn up the music, be in the moment, and enjoy your friends + family! Just a few songs we would listen to …
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This Week in Photos [Freedom]
11 years ago

This Week in Photos [Freedom]

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Photo Credit: 01 Nestegg.typepad.com | 02 Jon Macapodi | 03 DapperLou.com | 04 Uknown | 05 Jon Macapodi | 06 Ryan Halsey | 07 Fab.com | 08 Bert Roberts …
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The Me N Ma Girls: Finding Their Voice
11 years ago

The Me N Ma Girls: Finding Their Voice

Individuality. Style. Originality. These are all things you’d expect from pop music, right? But what if you are the first original girl group in your country and …
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Filmmakers Aaron & Alex Craig Bring Unique Vision to Films
11 years ago

Filmmakers Aaron & Alex Craig Bring Unique Vision to Films

It began as an idea in the minds of two young brothers.  In their heads, they crafted the story of a mad scientist and his quest to create a …
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Summer Music Festivals With Local + Global Impact
11 years ago

Summer Music Festivals With Local + Global Impact

Summer has finally arrived, and for a music lover that means one thing: music festivals.

While going to a concert is enjoyable year-round, there is something about …
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Every Beat Counts: OneRepublic Uses Heart Beat as Inspiration
11 years ago

Every Beat Counts: OneRepublic Uses Heart Beat as Inspiration

With the right inspiration, music has the ability to come alive and reach people in a powerful and unique way. And that is exactly what OneRepublic had …
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Girl Rising – A Film About Educating Girls & Changing The World
11 years ago

Girl Rising – A Film About Educating Girls & Changing The World

Tom Yellin, Executive Producer of Girl Rising, a film about educating girls and changing the world, came to IIRR’s screening of the movie on March 9th to speak …
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Inspire the Fire: Igniting youth through creativity
11 years ago

Inspire the Fire: Igniting youth through creativity

Creativity and performance is the heartbeat of the human experience. We thrive on feeding our minds with knowledge and feeding our souls with art. Inspire the Fire, …
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The TangoTab App – “When you eat, they eat”
11 years ago

The TangoTab App – “When you eat, they eat”

By  •  Culture, Tech

1 in 6 people in North America will go to bed hungry tonight.  TangoTab hopes to solve that problem, one meal at a time.  I had the pleasure to …
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Landfill Harmonic: Repurposed Rubbish is Their Forte
11 years ago

Landfill Harmonic: Repurposed Rubbish is Their Forte

Who knew that a few recyclable items would contain the perfect recipe to create not only beautiful music, but also the driving force of inspiration for the youth of …
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A Call to Action Through Film: A Place At The Table
11 years ago

A Call to Action Through Film: A Place At The Table

What started as a search for new music from one of my favorite bands, The Civil Wars, turned into my discovery of an amazing film documenting the …
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Tyrone Grant: Team First
11 years ago

Tyrone Grant: Team First

Close your eyes. Picture the retirement of an NBA player, and what do you see? Beaches? Palm trees? Maybe an unlimited supply of drinks on a hammock? Now, open …
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Kyle Korver: Leaving a Legacy On & Off The Court
11 years ago

Kyle Korver: Leaving a Legacy On & Off The Court

Kyle Korver played for the Creighton Blue Jays and was drafted 51st overall in the 2003 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets. He was traded to …
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Bryce Harper: From Clowns to Charity
11 years ago

Bryce Harper: From Clowns to Charity

On Opening Day 2013, Bryce Harper joined 94 other MLB players by hitting 2 home runs, but he also was the youngest to accomplish this feat. The 2012 National …
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MATTHEW PERRYMAN JONES
11 years ago

MATTHEW PERRYMAN JONES

Mr. Conscious is pleased to introduce the Man of the Month, Matthew Perryman Jones. At Conscious we draw inspiration from innovators in entertainment, business, sports, philanthropy, media, …
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