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iGan Partners COVID-19 Relief Programs
To support the community during COVID-19, iGan Partners has selected 20 organizations including hospitals and local food banks that support frontline healthcare workers and food security. iGan has committed $36,000 to supporting these organizations and we are hoping that you will also support them.
We have taken great care in selecting these charities. They are high impact and directly go to frontline workers or people with food insecurity. Please join us in supporting our ecosystem. Any amount is well appreciated, and we hope that together we can make a strong impact during these tough times.
CAMH is developing a coordinated response to emerging mental health needs including addiction amongst health care workers who are impacted by COVID-19.
Canadian Feed The Children works to improve the lives of children and families through community-led activities in Bolivia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda and Indigenous communities in Canada. The programs focus on food security, nutrition education, access to quality education, income generation and livelihood activities to provide sustainable solutions and a way to break the cycle of poverty.
Daily Bread Food Bank is providing people living on low income with the best service and food possible. Daily Bread provides food support to member agencies' food banks but they also provide homemade meals to agencies that operate shelters or drop-in programs.
Feed It Forward helps make a difference in the lives of fellow Canadians who are in need of assistance with securing nutritious food and regular balanced meals. iGan has donated $1800 to Feed It Forward.
For just $30, Feed Ontario will provide an Emergency Food Box that will supply enough food to help someone in need stay home and stay safe during the COVID-19 crisis for a full week.
Feed the Frontlines TO is supporting local restaurants with large meal orders for Toronto's frontline staff. Our local restaurant workers stay employed and our frontline staff are well-fed and nourished with the spirit of the community - it's a two-fer! iGan has donated $1800 to Feed the Frontlines TO.
Hand Up Toronto presents: Hand Up for Kids - an initiative created in response to the COVID - 19 impacts on the Toronto community, with a particular focus towards alleviating food insecurity. This initiative aims to provide healthy meals to low-income households with children and vulnerable youths that are in need.
Donations to the Family Support Fund will help families to access $1,000 so that they can get the equipment that keeps their child alive and safe, and the vital medications their child relies on but are not covered by government or insurance plans.
Parkdale Community Food Bank is providing nutritional support to those who are unable to meet their dietary needs, in a place of dignity. Continues to service clients during this challenging time for the community.
iGan portfolio company, ResQ, has launched a program to purchase meals from restaurants to donate to frontline workers at hospitals and grocery stores across the GTA.
In this urgent time of crisis, Second Harvest is an emergency service providing fresh perishable food to frontline hunger-relief organizations across Canada. They focus on healthy food like produce, dairy, and proteins, the foods that are hardest to access for low-income people.
During this time of crisis for all Canadian hospitals, your support of SickKids Foundation has never been more important. Your donations will fund highest priority needs – including urgent measures to combat COVID-19. You can help provide support for three key areas: COVID-19 Research Initiatives, Clinical care and Frontline Staff, Patients and Families. iGan has donated $1800 to Sick Kids Foundation.
StayWell Suites Charity is providing local, comfortable housing at a reduced cost for frontline healthcare workers and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Michael's Hospital Foundation has an urgent need for food vouchers, clothes, toiletries, phones and data plans. For palliative care patients, it's tablets to speak with loved ones who can no longer stay by their side. For St. Michael's frontline staff who are working around the clock to care for patients, it's food and other essentials to keep them going.
Every day, over one million Canadian students eat a healthy meal at school—until summer vacation begins. When school's out, these kids miss out and now also while schools are closed down due to COVID-19. summerlunch+ wants to change that. iGan has donated $1800 to summerlunch+.
From their origins as one of Canada's first food banks in the 1980's, The Stop Community Food Centre has shifted its resources away from community programming and towards emergency food access services.
Trillium Health Partners requires urgent support for the most pressing needs of the hospital and staff as they respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. In this period of heightened need, they will rely more than ever on their systems and hospitals.
iGan has been inspired by Captain Martin Maxwell and his story to donate to True Patriot Love Foundation to help our veterans and military during the COVID-19 pandemic. True Patriot Love Foundation is a national charity dedicated to providing Canadian military and Veteran families with the support they need and the hope they deserve.
Women's College Hospital Foundation has established an emergency fund to help the hospital cope with the unforeseen challenges of supporting front-line workers. The unrestricted Women's College Hospital COVID-19 Response Fund will support the highest priority needs not covered by government funding.


Since receiving CRNI's Courage in Editorial Cartooning Award in 2004, Tony Namate has continued speaking his truth to power. He currently writes and draws for the online periodical New Zimbabwe.
This interview and slideshow about Mr Namate's career and cartoons was posted by the online magazine Samsonia Way, which has also featured several other excellent articles about the perils of editorial cartooning.
GlobalPost.com ran this article about his work as well.
Below is an video interview where Mr. Namate explains his approach to editorial cartooning, and to the challenges of being a journalist under the Mugabe regime.


One luxury comms agency has achieved unsurpassed scale over the past decade - a fact reflected in this year's Power Book top ten in fashion, beauty & luxury comms (agency).
The Communications Store (TCS) is now a 150-strong international agency, specialising in fashion and beauty clients, and is run by founder Julietta Dexter and chief creative officer Daniel Marks.
Dexter and Marks share the number one spot in this year's list. The former is the Italian-born entrepreneur who set up TCS two decades ago. In recent years she has made the New York office grow as quickly as London once did, by bringing digital innovation to luxury comms in that market.
Marks is a legend in the world of fashion PR, having worked for some of the leading houses, both in Italy and London. He is charismatic, creative and noticeably personable.
Elsewhere, the luxury list this year has seen a noticeable shake-up and features some new entrants to this most glamorous of rankings.


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Announcements January 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS through Jan. 5, 2014:
The Forum is on holiday break. There will be no meeting Jan. 7. The Forum returns Jan. 14.
Leonard Richardson sent in an invitation to a Jan. 28 fundraiser for his District 1 county commissioners campaign.
Sam Evans sent in a invitation to the Jan. 19 Single Mother Empowerment symposium that contained a YouTube video, which is here. Details and registration here.
Kim Roseboro sent in an invitation to a 2014 Vision Board Party on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at The Rock of the Kingdom, 1326 Prince Hall in the Double Oaks School.
Jane Whitley sent in an invitation to the installation of 2014 officers for Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County, to be held Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Asian Library, 1339 Baxter St. off Kings Drive.
Sandra Frazier sent in prayer requests for Charmaine and Dean Williams, whose nephew Justin was in a coma following an accident Dec. 30 in St. Croix.
LaWana Mayfield sent in a District 3 City Council newsletter.
Charles Thomas sent in a newsletter from Queen City Forward.
Kim Roseboro sent in a holiday card from Firm Foundations Youth & Family Outreach.
ANNOUNCEMENTS through Jan. 12, 2014:
Blanche Penn sent in a flier about the free "Highlighting African-American Achievers", a series of events and tours of exhibits on Feb. 17-22 at Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center at Bruns Academy, 501 S. Bruns Ave.
Inetta Bell sent in a link to a MLK brochure written by Democracy NC and focusing this year on voting law changes. Large quantities of paper copies of the bruchire, for distribution to organizations, are available for order by e-mail. Include in your e-mail your name, quantity needed, organization, mailing address and phone number.
Gwen Forney sent in a link where supporters of Bright Hopes can order tickets for the Feb. 21 Bobcats game at Time Warner Cable Arena. The special code is BUZZ. If the group sells at least 25 tickets through the link, the organization receive $3 per ticket sold. Info: Forney at 704-535-2759.
Bill Anderson announced in the Jan. 9 MeckEd newsletter that the group's two 2014 goals are to get N.C. lawmakers to raise teacher salaries to be competitive with neighboring states; and to fully fund the state's pre-K program.
Terry Bradley shared Charlotte's MLK Planning Committee's schedule of events marking the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., beginning Wednesday, Jan. 15 and concluding Monday, Jan. 20.
Colette Forrest sent in an invitation to a Jan. 11 campaign fund-raiser for District Court Judge Donald Cureton Jr.
Sharon Holm sent in an invitation to a roundtable discussion with local black male leaders answering the question, "Why didn't you leave us a blueprint"?, introduced by Question Bridge artist Bayete Ross Smith, to be held Friday, Jan. 17 from 7-9 p.m. at the Gantt Center. Free tickets are here. The invitation also includes the Gantt Center's MLK Day activity schuedule.
ANNOUNCEMENTS from Jan. 14, 2014:
Phyllis Perry announced for Robin Bradford that the Mecklenburg Democratic Party will hold a fund-raiser on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at the former Double Oaks Elementary School. Individual tickets $35. Sponsorships available. Flier is here.
Paul Holmes congratulated Malachi Greene on his recovery from health issues a year ago.
Dianna Davis announced that the 2nd Annual Charlotte African-American Festival will be held Feb. 15 at Grady Cole Center. She said she is taking donations and checks from vendors.
Blanche Penn announced the free "Highlighting African-American Achievers," a series of events and tours of exhibits on Feb. 17-22 at Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center at Bruns Academy, 501 S. Bruns Ave. Flier is here. Sarah Stevenson announced that the Forum would meet at Wallace Pruitt on Feb. 18 to take in the exhibits.
Bonita Hood announced that she was circulating a petition to oppose a rezoning filed Nov. 25 by Victor King to construct a motel on Montana Avenue, the service road facing I-85 near the University Park neighborhood. Rezoning petition is here. The application is here. Site plan is here. Public hearing is Feb. 17.
Edward Marsh announced an urban gardening project. Further details were unavailable. His website is here.
Carlenia Ivory announced a free Growing the Dream luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 18 at noon at Johnson C. Smith University. She said to sign up by the end of Tuesday, Jan. 14. Info: Contact Ivory.
Carlenia Ivory announced the MLK Breakfast at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20 at the Charlotte Convention Center Crown Ballroom, 501 S. College St. The annual event benefits the McCrorey Family YMCA and Y Achievers Program. Ivory said 1,300 seats have been sold.
Gyasi Foluke announced that he had copies of four of his books for sale.
Sarah Stevenson announced the death Thursday of Franklin McCain, one of the four N.C. A&T students who launched the 1960 sit-in movement in Greensboro. Funeral is Friday at 2 p.m. at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd.
Joyce Waddell announced that the N.C. Democratic Party will bring its Sanford Hunt Frye Dinner to Charlotte on Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St. Tickets are $100. Flier is here.
Marc Friedland announced a Democratic Party fund-raiser and a forum for District 12 Congress candidates for Jan. 25.
Pat Cotham announced that she is working with Rev. Shipman at Greenville Memorial AME Zion Church to start a job training program in February. She said success with the first program would lead to one on the west side.
Blanche Penn announced the free "Highlighting African-American Achievers", a series of events and tours of exhibits on Feb. 17-22 at Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center at Bruns Academy, 501 S. Bruns Ave. Flier is here.
A member of the Stewart Creek Environmental Association and University Park Neighborhood Association rose to announce that the two groups would oppose a rezoning on Montana Avenue on land where she said a business has contaminated groundwater and expanded without city permits. The rezoning petition filed Nov. 25 by Victor King to construct a motel on Montana Avenue, the service road facing I-85 near the University Park neighborhood, is here. The application is here. Site plan is here. Public hearing is Feb. 17.
Ken Koontz announced that the real history of Charlotte is on display at the Levine Museum of the New South and encouraged newcomers to the city to take their families to see the displays there.
Luis Rodriguez announced that organizers are expecting 30,000-40,000 people at Historic Thousands on Jones Street, the 8th annual rally in Raleigh, to be held Feb. 8. More info on the event is on Facebook here. Info on transportation is here.
Patrick Chang announced that Grameen Bank recently marked its first year in Charlotte with more than 1,000 borrowers as of January, outstripping the projection of 500 borrowers. Thus far, he said, the majority of borrowers are Hispanic, and he has asked the City of Charlotte to assist in promoting the program to increase black participation.
Robert Hillman announced that the application deadline for the next class of Leadership Charlotte is Feb. 15. Online application tool is here. A time commitment form on the site says participation includes "an orientation day; opening weekend retreat; 10 program days; closing weekend retreat; and a commencement ceremony. In addition, there is a service project requirement to be fulfilled outside of the regular program schedule." A draft of the online application is here. "Our community needs more representation, particularly African-American men," Hillman said. "The program has little problem actually, generally speaking, recruiting women to participate in the program. It seems to have a very difficult problem recruiting men to the program."
Sarah Stevenson announced that, while the Forum will focus February presentations on black history, "we need to stop that and display our history all year long." She invited Forum participants to suggest historians, writers and artists for future presentations. Suggestions via e-mail will be printed out and mailed to Stevenson.
Louise Woods announced that City Council will vote soon on a proposal to put $12 million behind an application for additional funding for the east-west Gold Line streetcar project.
Deborah Whitfield sent in a flier about the free Feb. 15 Mecklenburg County Bar Diversity Day for undergraduate and high school students, to be held Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Grimes Lounge on the Johnson C. Smith University campus. Registration deadline is Feb. 8. A press release and registration form give additional details.
Dianna Davis sent in an announcement that the 2nd Annual Charlotte African American Festival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1-6 p.m. at the Grady Cole Center. Info: Davis at 704-777-9928 or online.
Jane Whitley sent in an announcement from Toria Boldware that the N.C. Democratic Party will bring its Sanford Hunt Frye Dinner to Charlotte on Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St. Tickets are $100. Flier is here. To volunteer beginning at 8:30 a.m., e-mail Boldware.
Dianna Davis sent in an appeal for $5,000 for Carolina Kids Network. Her GoFundMe page is here.
Faith Triggs sent in the January edition of The Tassel, the newsletter of the Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Fund.
Robert Hillman sent in a flier about Entrepreneur High School, a charter scheduled to open in August. A student sign-up form is here.
Ximena Uribe sent in a save-the-date for the Charlotte World Parade & Festival, to be held this year at Freedom Park, 1900 East Blvd., on Saturday, April 26 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Their website is here.
Bonita Hood announced a Jan. 30 meeting at which University Park residents will oppose a rezoning for a motel on Montana Avenue.
Pat Cotham announced that N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper will speak at the Uptown Democratic Forum on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. 7th St.
Malachi Greene stood to thank all those who had prayed for him during an illness a year ago. "I am what I am because of this community anyway, and I am still here because of this community. Thank y'all so much."
Malcolm Graham announced that he would announce his campaign for the 12th District Congress seat, on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at the Neighborhood Theater, 511 E. 36th St.
Kerry Miller announced that the National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs will hold an entrepreneurship forum and showcase on March 15.
Luis Rodriguez announced a Jan. 30 press conference by former N.C. Gov. Jim Hunt at 4:30 p.m. at the Government Center focusing on teacher pay.
Robin Bradford announced the Democratic Party State Executive Committee's meeting in Charlotte on Feb. 1 at the Convention Center. The Mecklenburg party will meet Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Healthy Home Market, 2707 South Blvd.
Robert Hillman announced that Taste of the Nation would be held April 16 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Atrium, 301 S. Tryon St. Tickets are $75 and $100. Proceeds benefit Second Harvest and the Community Culinary School of Charlotte. More here.
Sarah Stevenson announced a vocal arts competition sponsored by the Business & Professional Women's Clubs. Patrons donating $5 or more will be listed in the program. Competition is Feb. 9 at Mayfield Memorial Baptist Church, 700 W. Sugar Creek Rd.
Karen Gipson thanked Forum participants for their support of the MLK Holiday Prayer Breakfast, which was a fundraiser for the McCrorey Y.
Malachi Greene announced that he was running for the county line.
Ximena Uribe sent in the January edition of the Cultural Net Gazette from the Charlotte World Parade & Festival.
John (Moe) Moore passed along an invitation from the Charlotte chapter of the Morgan State University Alumni Association to a book launch and discussion with Fred Moore and Moe about "I Once Was Lost," a book about medical school graduate Fred's addiction to crack cocaine, and the spiritual journey that healed his life. The event is Saturday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Actors Theater of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. More here.
Blanche Penn sent in a flier about "Highlighting African American Achievers," a tour and exhibit at Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center, 501 S. Bruns Ave., running from Feb. 17-22.
Kim Roseboro sent in a flier about a Mentoring Matters 101 training and interest meeting on Monday, Feb. 10 from 6:30 p.m. at the former Double Oaks School, 1326 Prince Hall Building #2.
Sharon Holm sent in an announcement that journalist Soledad O'Brien will lead a town hall discussion on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St, on "uncovering and sharing empowering stories that take a challenging look at the often divisive issues of race, class, wealth, poverty and opportunity." Admission is $10 for students, $15 for Gantt Center members and $20 for the general public.
Nancy Carter sent in an announcement of a tree seedling and rain barrel sale on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. until items are sold out at Hal Marshall County Services Center, 700 N. Tryon St.


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Geena Davis is an actress who has had a successful career in both the movie and television world. She has acted in motion pictures such as The Matrix, The Dark Knight, and Star Wars. Nevertheless, she is best understood for her work on tv. She has actually appeared in dozens of films and TV programs including Beverly Hills 90210, Household Man, and The Simpsons.
Geena Davis is a popular American starlet, author, and manufacturer who has gotten many awards throughout her career. She has actually also been a vocal advocate versus gender discrimination in the entertainment industry and has worked tirelessly to improve the representation of women in media. In addition, she has actually established the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.
As a child, Geena Davis wished to be an actress. Her parents were a civil engineer and a teacher's assistant. After high school, Davis relocated to New york city and started her profession as a model. Later, she studied drama at Boston University. A few years later, she graduated from the college.
Although Davis made a little resurgence to the screen in 2005, her profession didn't continue to grow. Then in 2008, she went back to the big screen with Mishaps Occur (2009 ). That year, she likewise appeared in a scary movie, The Exorcist, as Regan MacNeil-Angel Rance.
In the early 1980s, Davis had a successful modeling career and became a popular starlet. She starred in a variety of noteworthy movies, consisting of Transylvania 6-5000, Beetlejuice, and The Accidental Traveler.
She was nominated for an Academy Award for Finest Supporting Actress for her function in Beetlejuice. However, her acting profession took a turn for the even worse when she was cast in a leading role in the movie Commander in Chief.
Following the film, Davis partnered with the Zoli modeling company, and she transferred to New york city City. She was a member of the Mensa genius society.
Geena Davis has actually won the Golden Globe award for Best Efficiency by an Actress in a Tv Series Drama for her work in Commander in Chief. In addition, she was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in the movie Thelma & & Louise
. Throughout her years in the movie market, Geena Davis likewise took on roles in a few box office failures, such as Fletch with Chevy Chase. Still, she had the ability to receive important praise for her performances in tv shows such as Grey's Anatomy. Also, she worked as an advocate for the Title IX Act, which restricts discrimination on the basis of gender in educational institutions in the United States.
Geena Davis' filmography is filled with significant awards and awards. A former Victoria's Secret model, she is a distinguished actress and author who has actually received several Oscar elections. She is an advocate for gender equality in the media. Her work has actually been applauded for its nuanced pictures of females. In 2004, she founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. This nonprofit organization works to improve the portrayal of females and gender in media.
At the age of 18, Davis transferred to New York City to pursue an acting career. She studied drama at Boston University and finished with a Bachelor of Arts. However her career took a dramatic turn.
While studying at Boston University, she fulfilled actor and director Renny Harlin. They married in 1993 and have two children together. Nevertheless, the couple separated in 1998. The list below year, Davis appeared in a series of movies directed by Harlin, consisting of Cutthroat Island and the scary funny The Long Kiss Goodnight.
After relocating to New York City, she began to play bit parts in films and television programs. She acquired important attention for her role in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice. She likewise co-starred in Transylvania 6-5000 with Jeff Goldblum.
She starred in the short-lived NBC sitcom Sara in 1985. During its run, she won a Golden Globe Award for Finest Starlet. She appeared in the funny Quick Change with Expense Murray in 1990.
As a design, she worked for Zoli modeling company. Before making her movie launching, she studied drama at Boston University. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1979.
Her very first significant role remained in the 1982 film Tootsie, which she co-starred with Dustin Hoffman. Besides being an enjoyable movie, Tootsie won her the Academy Award for Finest Supporting Starlet. Other significant movies include Beetlejuice and the dark comedy Marjorie Prime.
When she was younger, Geena Davis had low self-esteem. However as she matured, she got confidence and became an accomplished actress. She was also a prominent member of the women's rights movement. For this, she was awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
Geena Davis has starred in a range of films over the past 30 years. She has actually gathered multiple awards for her operate in the film market, consisting of an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. Besides her acting career, she has actually also acted as a manufacturer.
Her first on-screen appearance was in the film Tootsie. The movie was directed by Sydney Pollack and concentrates on a soap opera character called Michael who is associated with a complex relationship. It likewise starred Jessica Lange and is thought about a fun film to watch.
After finishing from Boston University's College of Fine Arts, Davis was a design and operated in numerous restaurants in New york city City. She later on started working for the Zoli modeling firm.
In 1982, she was cast in the film Tootsie. Her on-screen launching was an effective one. That same year, she had a role in the road movie Thelma & & Louise, which co-starred Susan Sarandon. Both of these movies were successful, and Geena's efficiency was chosen for an Oscar.
After a quick stint in the box office with the Chevy Chase movie Fletch, Geena starred in numerous more movies. One of her more memorable functions remained in A League of Their Own. This film got a Golden World nomination and made her an Oscar nod.
Another significant appearance remained in the scary film The Fly. She also appeared in the tv series Grey's Anatomy.
Geena Davis is still acting today. Her latest appearance remained in the scary movie The Exorcist. She likewise appeared in the TV series Me Him Her.
Besides her performing, Geena Davis has been an activist. She has defended females's rights and gender equality in the show business. She established the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which intends to deal with demeaning stereotypes in the media.
As an actor, Geena Davis has actually portrayed lots of renowned characters throughout her career. She was called as UN special envoy for females in 2012.
After her career took a turn for the even worse, she rebounded with a variety of fully grown functions.
A great deal of individuals keep in mind Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon's iconic roles in Thelma & & Louise. This film was a major breakthrough for ladies in the film market. In it, the two female actors played the very best friends of each other and formed an enduring friendship.
They were nominated for an Academy Award for the function. However, it was inadequate to make the motion picture an instantaneous classic. It was the offscreen dynamic that truly changed the movie industry.
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon were also featured in the 1991 Celebration de Cannes. Their relationship made a big effect on the movie market. They have both devoted time to promoting ladies's rights, particularly problems associated with hunger and poverty.
Recently, Geena and Susan Davis were reunited for a brand-new drive-in movie. While it did not re-ignite their professions, it did permit the two actresses to share an unforgettable moment.
The two actresses are set to re-unite for an award show occasion. The Presidental Supper is an unique night arranged by the Cannes Film Festival. The objective of the dinner is to honor gifted females and encourage them in their careers.
The ladies in motion award is given to a person who has made a substantial contribution to the film market. Kering, a French luxury items brand, has actually sponsored the occasion. Also scheduled to be provided are Francois-Henri Pinault, Thierry Fremaux, and Pierre Lescure.
The Ladies in Motion awards program is among the most distinguished in the world. Throughout its history, the program has honored some of the most essential and prominent females in the movie market. With the Presidental Supper, Kering wants to recognize the women who are creating innovative movies and movies. As such, the ceremony is set to take place on 15 Might.
In spite of a long and illustrious profession, Geena has actually never hesitated to speak her mind. She's been outspoken about ladies's issues and is devoted to decreasing gender stereotyping in the media. Among other things, she's been instrumental in founding the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, a nonprofit company committed to promoting gender equality in the show business.
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