Yesterday, thousands of people fed-up with government budget cuts, swelling unemployment rates, tax breaks for the rich, and generally all things miserable about this country right now marched from New York City’s Zuccotti Park to Foley Square and back again. According to one report, nearly 30 people were arrested in this otherwise peaceful Occupy Wall Street demonstration, which lasted from around 3pm until nightfall. Amongst the students, protestors, union members, community organizers and thrill-seekers present, there was a mixture of messages yearning to be heard. In case you couldn’t make it to the rally, here’s a snippet of what you missed. One notable sign not shown below that perhaps best captured the spirit of the afternoon: “Let’s be better to each other.”
It’s been almost 20 years since Moby (aka Richard Melville Hall) started making waves in the music world, and ten albums in, he’s still causing quite a splash. This May sees the release of Moby’s latest, Destroyed, a record he describes as more contemplative than his previous efforts. It’s accompanied by his first ever photography book, also called Destroyed, the perfect visual pairing for his new (and old) music.
In our latest interactive video interview, Moby discusses both new projects. He also talks about playing hardcore music, working for animal rights, and his favorite teas in the world — and shares some not-so-nice words for Sarah Palin and friends. Click through for the full Flavorpill Interactive Interview with Moby, where you control the questions.
Art-print site The Working Proof provides a great way to decorate that empty space on your living-room wall while also supporting organizations dedicated to improving the world outside.
With each artwork sold, 15% of the profits are donated to a charity of the artist’s choice — and with selections from over 50 artists already available, that’s a lot of charities. A new, affordable piece of art is uploaded onto the site every Tuesday afternoon.
Online video portal telegraph21 makes choosing what to watch easier by curating some of the best up-and-coming documentaries and art films from around the world.
Twice a week, telegraph21 uploads either a short film or sample from a feature documentary, accompanied by screening information, additional links to the work, and an interview with the filmmaker. Whether featuring award-winning journalists or new independent filmmakers, the site’s emphasis is always on spreading good ideas related to important issues. Commencing this October, in partnership with The Big Screen Project, the site will also broadcast its films on the Eventi Hotel‘s outdoor multimedia screen in Midtown Manhattan.
An ambitious video time-capsule project, One Day on Earth calls on people from around the globe to document the dizzying diversity of life on our planet on October 10, 2010.
With the support of the UN Development Program, professional filmmakers are joining villagers, artists, activists, students, scientists, and soldiers from nearly 200 countries in creating video portraits to share, educate, and inspire. There’s a searchable web archive and a feature documentary in the works, and participation is free and open to all — so start thinking about what you’d like to add to the mix.
Phonak’s Hear the World initiative is on a mission to educate people about the dangers of hearing loss and how to handle it — and it has some high-profile friends on board.
Musicians and other celebrities, including Amy Winehouse, Peter Gabriel, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jude Law, Moby, Common, and Lindsay Lohan, have lent their faces (and voices) to the campaign as Hear the World “ambassadors.” Through their endorsement, the program’s numerous offerings are being noticed on a wide scale, giving the public access to vital information, and those in need invaluable support.
Featuring exclusive performances by Peter Gabriel, Andrew Bird, Billy Bragg, and Har Mar Superstar, the Voice Project presents artists covering other artists in aid of the women of Northern Uganda.
In a region where soldiers abducted as children are afraid to return home because of what they’ve been forced to do, the women have banded together to sing songs of forgiveness. Inspired by their undertaking, the Voice Project initiated “cover chains,” with musicians covering their favorite acts and passing the baton for that act to do the same.
Promoting positive thinking about the future, Living Climate Change uses creative videos and design to envision the world of the coming decades and how creativity can effect global change.
A project of design company IDEO, the site includes inventive video shorts that range from the earthy (mycologist Paul Stamets’ “6 Ways Mushrooms Can Save the World”) to the philosophical (Dutch artist Ap Verheggen’s “Climate Change Equals Culture Change”). It also recently teamed with DESIGN 21 for the Living Climate Change Video Challenge, calling for filmmakers to capture their “vision of a future shaped by climate change, as we move along the path toward reduced carbon emissions.”
With quotations from celebrities such as Kevin Spacey and Kate Moss, as well as working professionals, artists, and kids, Reflections on Nelson Mandela presents a portrait of the Nobel Prize-winning leader’s power to inspire and influence the world.
A fashion photographer and native South African, author Antoinette Haselhorst approached a diverse range of individuals for the project, armed with a camera and a single question: “What do you think society, mankind, and humanity can learn from Nelson Mandela’s values and virtues?” The result is a volume of touching photos and poignant reflections, with proceeds from sales going toward the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund.
With close to 200 million children suffering in silence from malnutrition around the world, Doctors Without Borders and VII Photo have teamed up to spotlight the epidemic.
Starved for Attention is a joint campaign that presents multimedia videos focusing on centers of childhood malnutrition, from Burkina Faso to the United States itself. The presentations comprise a traveling exhibition, and are also featured on the campaign website, which is premiering a new one each week through July 19.
, a record he describes as more contemplative than his previous efforts. It’s accompanied by his first ever 
, also called Destroyed, the perfect visual pairing for his new (and old) music.
