The movie also showed the relationship of the subsidized system on agriculture and extreme obesity in the United States. Studies showed that as the price of food and vegetable increases, do did the number of obesity cases because healthy food is simply too expensive. #SOC240
"A Place at the Table" also revealed that the United States has continuously increased the defense spending (military) while the government took away funding for food stamps to create a program called "Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act". #SOC240
"A Place at the Table" breaks down the stereotype that only the unemployed & disabled gets food aid. The film highlighted a police officer who hasn't received a pay raise in 4 yrs. and doing a job of a team and a rancher who works another job as a school janitor. (1/2) #SOC240
After watching this documentary, I truly believe that empowering and educating girls and women all over the world will change this society. We must really open these conversations no matter how tough they are. #SOC240
“Half Of the Sky” shows gendered sex violence in Sierra Leon, sex trafficking in Cambodia, and education problems with girls and women. It reveals just how deep the problem is and the heroic people whose making such big difference. #SOC240
Dr. King was proof that the promise of America can beat so strongly in the heart of one person they can move this nation. We can all -- 300 plus million Americans -- honor Dr. King’s legacy by remembering that today. #MLK50
This trend is also very economically stressful. A lot of students go to college then leave for a job abroad. The country loses on educated & good workers. Instead, they’re left with the poorest people and those dependent on the money from their relatives working abroad. #SOC240
As a Filipina, “The Care Crisis in the Philippines” couldn’t be anymore true. There’s not one family over there who doesn’t have a relative working overseas. It seriously strains the economy and family structure. #SOC240
A lot of Filipina women don’t get to see their own children grow up because of their job overseas. The sad truth is that they become closer to the children they raised being their nannies. I’ve seen this happen with my own eyes #SOC240
The museum of disABILITY opened their exhibit called “In Celebration of Down Syndrome” for free for #WorldDownsSyndromeDay . Visitors can learn about the history, myths, facts and success stories of people with the condition.
At the Oishei Children’s Hospital for the discussion panel of pediatrics specialists about short and long term mental health effects of gun violence. Also, to call for more effective gun legislation.
Musician Medics, an organization that spreads the power of music by performing and talking to patients, receives a $5,000 grant from a Hard Rock Cafe foundation. What better way to celebrate than music??