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Stand Up for the Environment  Youth of America: Stand Up for the Environment Pope Francis asked bishops gathered at World Youth Day in Brazil Saturday to respect the environment in which we live and to continue to protect the Amazon.

Since 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus has considered itself to be the “conscience of the Congress.” Thirteen Black lawmakers who represented large cities founded the group to work collectively on African-American issues. It has since grown to include 43 members from rural and urban districts. Despite losses in the 2010 midterm election cycle that returned Democrats to the minority party, several CBC members have maintained key leadership positions, including Rep. James Clyburn, who serves as Assistant Democratic Leader.

Dedicated to the people of Newtown, CN,  Raise Your Voice is our way of sharing the power of music.  Listen to it now online on our website , or download a copy  FREE .

Give Child Models The Same Legal Protections As All Child Performers   It’s official – the New York State Senate and Assembly unanimously voted to pass legislation on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, that would finally afford child models the protections they deserve as workers in the State of New York.  The bill, proposed by Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein, State Senate Labor Committee Chairwoman Diane Savino and Assemblyman Steven Otis, is the culmination, in part, of the Model Alliance’s efforts to improve the working conditions within the modeling industry.

"He's been cooking all week — I come home and he demands to cook. The other night, he was massaging kale. Another night, we came home and saw him flipping oat bran in our frying plan — he said he had to practice sautéing, and explained to us that it comes from the French word 'to jump.'" — Heather Tsapalas, who enrolled her 12-year-old son in Léman Prep’s culinary camp for 

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Resource Center on Keeping Up With Your HIV Meds   Let's face it: For most people, taking HIV medications every day as prescribed isn't the easiest thing to do. The reality is that everyday life brings with it obstacles that can block the way between you and your meds. Read on for a quick rundown of some of the common reasons why people skip their meds.

Through the Eyes of an LA Teen 

A secretive branch of the U.S. Department of Justice was deployed to Sanford, Fla., in the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin shooting to help organize rallies, including one headlined by the Rev. Al Sharpton, calling for the arrest and prosecution of George Zimmerman.

A secretive branch of the U.S. Department of Justice was deployed to Sanford, Fla., in the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin shooting to help organize rallies, including one headlined by the Rev. Al Sharpton, calling for the arrest and prosecution of George Zimmerman.

Parenting Tips   It's natural for your young child to feel anxious when you say goodbye. Although it can be difficult, separation anxiety is a normal stage of development. With understanding and these coping strategies, separation anxiety can be relieved–and should fade as your child gets older. However, if anxieties intensify or are persistent enough to get in the way of school or other activities, your child may have separation anxiety disorder. This condition may require professional treatment–but there is also a lot that you as a parent can do to help.

Could Block Patient Access to Affordable Generic Medicines  Malaysian activists launch a demonstration against the TPP during the International AIDS Society conference.

Tell Attorney General Eric Holder to bring civil rights charges against George Zimmerman 

Join the fight against extreme poverty.  Dear Congress: Right now, there's a bipartisan bill in the House that can change this - a bill that will bring power to 50 million Africans for the first time. We just need Congress to act.  Let's Electrify Africa.

The Rewards of Being a Coach                                               With the 2013 fall sports season starting soon, we want YOU to become a coach. Coaches not only work directly with the athletes to improve their skills in sports, but they also act as role models and teach the athletes about character, sportsmanship, and courage.

We Are Not Finished Demanding Justice for Trayvon Martin"

The Producers Guild has got a challenge for you. Make a film – write, shoot and edit it – in two days. The 3rd Annual Weekend Shorts Challenge takes place September 6-8, 2013.

Supreme Court strikes down key provision of Voting Rights Act March for voting rights outside 1960 Republican convention in Chicago

"The protests will look toward a New America, where black and brown youth are protected by the justice system and racial oppression is ended," the organizers' news statement said. The Coalition, comprised of student groups and community members from across Florida, will organize a rally at 3 p.m. outside the courthouse on Bush Boulevard in Sanford.

Live from the 2013 Kid's State Dinner

Beauty Within-Teen Esteem radiate life-affirming, loving thoughts to any areas compromised by war, misuse, abuse, neglect, or the forces of nature. I affirm the power and presence of Divine Life and Love for members of all nations and communities affected by such conditions.

             

End Discrimination Against Transgender Youth in California Schools   Governor Brown has the opportunity to sign into law the School Success and Opportunity Act, Assembly Bill 1266, which would improve the education experiences of transgender youth. Send a letter to Governor Brown now voicing your support.

Marc Jacobs was a stock boy. Ralph Lauren was a tie salesman. Many fashion designers started in different fields or in lowly positions. See how fashion designers got their start.

When life has become more of a struggle than an exciting adventure, make the decision to change your perspective.

Pedestrians wait in line to cross the border into the U.S. at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in Tijuana, Mexico. Photo courtesy of Sam Hodgson/Bloomberg.

Sunscreen and More Summer Safety Guidelines for Kid's.  The sun radiates light to the earth, and part of that light consists of invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays. When these rays reach the skin, they cause tanning, burning, and other skin damage. Most kids rack up a lot of their lifetime sun exposure before age 18, so it's important that parents teach their children how to enjoy fun in the sun safely. With the right precautions, you can greatly reduce your child's chance of developing skin cancer.