February 17th, 2010 by Editor

“Because of my accomplishments, I have a platform, whether I like it or not, and there are young and older people looking at me saying, ‘Ok, you’ve accomplished these great things but what are you going to do with your platform?’” said Ward. “I plan to make a difference in the lives of others and bring awareness and knowledge to all who will listen about the cruelties of dog fighting and the link between those who abuse animals and those who abuse people.”

-WBA Super Middleweight Boxing ChampionAndre Warddiscussing his new PSA with the Knock Out Dog Fighting organization. Ward joins a long list of athletes who are speaking out against dog fighting. To learn more about the organization, visitKnockOutDogFighting.org!

By Michael Parrish DuDell
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February 9th, 2010 by Editor

Human rights organization,Survival International, has taken out an ad inVarietymagazine pleading withJames Cameronto help the Dongria Kondh tribe of Orissa, India. The organization points to similarities between the Na’vi inAvatarand the Dongria Kondh.

“Just as the Na’vi describe the forest of Pandora as ‘their everything,’ for the Dongria Kondh, life and land have always been deeply connected,” says Survival International’s director Stephen Corry. “The fundamental story ofAvatar– if you take away the multi-coloured lemurs, the long-trunked horses and warring androids – is being played out today in the hills of Niyamgiri in Orissa, India.”

Survival International, which was established in 1969 and campaigns for the rights of indigenous tribal people, is hoping to get the attention of the award winning director by explaining that, “Avataris fantasy… and real.”

In the advertisement, Cameron is asked to watch a 10 minute film about the Dongria’s plight. Check it out below!

By Daelyn Fortney
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