Communications: Social Media Intern
IN FIVE WORDS: Invisible Children ruined my life. It made me realize what I value in a professional environment and in a social life. It changed my career goals and pushed me to re-define success. It changed my life in the best way possible.
I was immersed in communication strategy from day one and was expected to hit the ground running. A challenge I was more than willing to take on. Whether we were interacting with thousands of social followers or developing campaign goals for the KONY 2012 Anniversary, we took it upon us to see our work through with creative innovation. It is hard not to be inspired when you are in the midst of an organization that has succeeded in doing the impossible.
Find more than 80 published blogs [HERE]
Results From Social Activism
A brief case study: On April 2nd we asked people to send tweets to John Kerry to encourage him to keep counter-LRA efforts going in the midst of the turmoil in Central African Republic. By the end of that day, 4,004 tweets were sent to the State Department and the African Union. [Read More]
Common Good Exchange | Non-toxic Revolution
Event Sponsor Highlight
As part of our Fourth Estate Leadership Summit this August, we’re partnering with more than 40 top social brands to be part of our Common Good Exchange so that participants can interact and meet the people behind forward-thinking organizations. We’re excited to welcome the Keep a Breast Foundation’s Non-Toxic Revolution to the Summit. [Read More]
As part of our Fourth Estate Leadership Summit this August, we’re partnering with more than 40 top social brands to be part of our Common Good Exchange so that participants can interact and meet the people behind forward-thinking organizations. We’re excited to welcome the Keep a Breast Foundation’s Non-Toxic Revolution to the Summit. [Read More]
Liana Katherman | Supporter Spotlight
Interview
Someone had to drop that slinky in MOVE and leave it to Liana Katherman to be the one to do it. Whether you know her or not, which you probably do (she knows the world), one thing to note about Liana’s journey is her commitment to work toward social justice. [Read More]
Someone had to drop that slinky in MOVE and leave it to Liana Katherman to be the one to do it. Whether you know her or not, which you probably do (she knows the world), one thing to note about Liana’s journey is her commitment to work toward social justice. [Read More]
To This Day: Inspiration at it's Best
Original Content
This is a story about beauty – the beauty of strength, of empowerment, of hope. It’s a story of not allowing your circumstances define where you will end up in life. It’s not about dwelling in your past, but of being free to create a future of positivity no matter what your story holds. But above all of that, it’s a call to action. [Read More]
This is a story about beauty – the beauty of strength, of empowerment, of hope. It’s a story of not allowing your circumstances define where you will end up in life. It’s not about dwelling in your past, but of being free to create a future of positivity no matter what your story holds. But above all of that, it’s a call to action. [Read More]
Beyond Common Good | a photo blog
Original Content
We recently teamed up with Warby Parker to shake up the idea behind a street fair. The idea of hosting an event where organizations and companies that value innovation, social progress, and creativity could come together resulted in the first ever Common Good Urban Market. [Read More]
We recently teamed up with Warby Parker to shake up the idea behind a street fair. The idea of hosting an event where organizations and companies that value innovation, social progress, and creativity could come together resulted in the first ever Common Good Urban Market. [Read More]
Common Good Urban Market | A New Kind of Block Party
Event Coverage
When we found out Warby’s yellow school bus would be rolling into San Diego in February, we knew we had to get involved. So, we combined all of our favorite things (street fairs, good music, good food) and came up with the Common Good Urban Market. [Read More]
When we found out Warby’s yellow school bus would be rolling into San Diego in February, we knew we had to get involved. So, we combined all of our favorite things (street fairs, good music, good food) and came up with the Common Good Urban Market. [Read More]
We Proudly Introduce LOBBY:DC
Contributed Copy
We always have something up our sleeve, and true to form, we've arranged a bonus to accompany our MOVE:DC event. On November 16th, the day before MOVE:DC, we will be meeting at the U.S. Capitol to LOBBY:DC and demand that Congress takes immediate, concrete action to help stop the LRA. [Read More]
We always have something up our sleeve, and true to form, we've arranged a bonus to accompany our MOVE:DC event. On November 16th, the day before MOVE:DC, we will be meeting at the U.S. Capitol to LOBBY:DC and demand that Congress takes immediate, concrete action to help stop the LRA. [Read More]
"Sticking It" to the Man
Art
Less is often more and in this case, artist Aakash Nihalani got it right. He creates mind-bending installations that can easily have you second guessing whether they’re real or not. Using tape as his medium and the streets as his canvas, it may seem like his work is the result of photo editing, but the closer you look, the clearer it is he’s revolutionizing the tape art genre. #itsathing #maybe. [Read More]
Less is often more and in this case, artist Aakash Nihalani got it right. He creates mind-bending installations that can easily have you second guessing whether they’re real or not. Using tape as his medium and the streets as his canvas, it may seem like his work is the result of photo editing, but the closer you look, the clearer it is he’s revolutionizing the tape art genre. #itsathing #maybe. [Read More]
Re-Constructing Imagination
Original Content
The creative process can be tricky as there isn't a right way to work within it. It also isn't limited to those who work in the realm of creativity, but rather it stems from innovation no matter the situation. In a culture where influence is in abundance, surroundings are easily interchangeable and meeting the status-quo is a thing of the past; ideas may not be scarce but they continue to be the root of creativity. [Read More]
The creative process can be tricky as there isn't a right way to work within it. It also isn't limited to those who work in the realm of creativity, but rather it stems from innovation no matter the situation. In a culture where influence is in abundance, surroundings are easily interchangeable and meeting the status-quo is a thing of the past; ideas may not be scarce but they continue to be the root of creativity. [Read More]
Witness: The Stories Behind the Stories
Culture & Media
The art of storytelling, whether it’s told through print, photography, film, or any other medium, has the chance to capture history, propel ideas, highlight innovation, and bring facts into the limelight. Sometimes the story behind the story is the first to hit the cutting room floor, but then there are times when those stories are just as important or inspiring as the original subject matter. [Read More]
The art of storytelling, whether it’s told through print, photography, film, or any other medium, has the chance to capture history, propel ideas, highlight innovation, and bring facts into the limelight. Sometimes the story behind the story is the first to hit the cutting room floor, but then there are times when those stories are just as important or inspiring as the original subject matter. [Read More]
UN Recognizes Palestinian State
World News
On Nov. 29, the UN General Assembly voted on recognizing Palestine as a non-member observer state. Although met with hesitation from a few key countries, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas moved forward, stating it was the “last chance to save the two-state solution” with Israel. [Read More]
On Nov. 29, the UN General Assembly voted on recognizing Palestine as a non-member observer state. Although met with hesitation from a few key countries, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas moved forward, stating it was the “last chance to save the two-state solution” with Israel. [Read More]
We passed a bill, but we’re not done // IC CITIZEN
Edited Copy
Thanks to your voices and dedicated commitment, earlier this year we proudly announced Congress passed the expansion of the Rewards for Justice bill (S.2318), aimed at strengthening efforts to arrest Joseph Kony. On January 15, President Obama invited IC to join him in the Oval Office as he signed it into law. False. [Read More]
Thanks to your voices and dedicated commitment, earlier this year we proudly announced Congress passed the expansion of the Rewards for Justice bill (S.2318), aimed at strengthening efforts to arrest Joseph Kony. On January 15, President Obama invited IC to join him in the Oval Office as he signed it into law. False. [Read More]
Light up the Streets (Featured on WordPress' freshly pressed)
Art
Darius Twin‘s re-imagination of Los Angeles, CA combines elements of light painting and photography, bringing a new spin to what street art usually looks like. Using long-exposure photography to capture the intricate paintings, he recreates an everyday setting into something that makes you second-guess what is and isn't real. [Read More]
Darius Twin‘s re-imagination of Los Angeles, CA combines elements of light painting and photography, bringing a new spin to what street art usually looks like. Using long-exposure photography to capture the intricate paintings, he recreates an everyday setting into something that makes you second-guess what is and isn't real. [Read More]
A Chance at Peace
World News
Ranking second in the world’s highest murder rate, El Salvador is considered to be one of the world’s most dangerous regions—the result of a country troubled by civil wars and decades of gang warfare. For the past 160 days, El Salvador’s residents have witnessed firsthand the result of what peace can bring as two of its largest gangs declared a truce on March 9. [Read More]
Ranking second in the world’s highest murder rate, El Salvador is considered to be one of the world’s most dangerous regions—the result of a country troubled by civil wars and decades of gang warfare. For the past 160 days, El Salvador’s residents have witnessed firsthand the result of what peace can bring as two of its largest gangs declared a truce on March 9. [Read More]