“Wangari Maathai’s compelling life story is inextricably linked with the social and political changes that so much of Africa has been through since the idea of throwing off European colonialism began to gain traction shortly after World War II. Her unique insight was that the lives of Kenyans – and, by extension, of people in [...]
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“If I had ever doubted the power of words, Judge Benson made their importance all too clear at my sentencing last month. When he sentenced me to two years in prison plus three years probation, he admitted my offense “wasn’t too bad.” The problem, Judge Benson insisted, was my “continuing trail of statements” and my [...]
“The Chicago Green Festival, held at McCormick Place last weekend, rounded up more than 300 green exhibitors and 125 speakers for two days of cutting-edge sustainable lifestyle action and information. We stopped by on Sunday to find out what’s new in the sustainability world. Here’s a look at what caught our eye in terms of [...]
The 2011 Green Festival took place this past weekend at the Qwest Field Events Center in Seattle, bringing with it a host of innovations and green products, as well as some truly energizing and eye-opening speakers. If you missed the event, don’t worry – there are more Green Festivals to come later this year, including stops [...]
May 21-22, Qwest Event Center (800 Occidental Avenue S., Seattle): The Green Festival. Billed as “the nation’s premier sustainability event,” this wide-ranging extravaganza of alternative, well, everything features a long and variegated list of guest speakers, exhibitors, arts, crafts and musicians. And it won’t cost you much green: between $5 and $25, depending on how, when [...]
“Celebrate the Green Festival’s 10th Anniversary at the Seattle Green Festival, May 21st – 22nd at Qwest Event Center! Festivities include presentations by more than 125 renowned authors, leaders and visionaries, informative how-to workshops, cutting-edge films, kid’s activities, organic beer and wine, delicious organic vegan and vegetarian cuisine, diverse live music and over 350 green local [...]
“Spring is in the air and it’s that time again… Green Festival is coming to San Francisco this weekend, April 9 & 10. It’s a national project of Green America and Global Exchange that will be in Chicago, Seattle, New York and Los Angeles as well throughout this year. I think what makes this festival [...]
This guest post was written by Zakiya Harris, San Francisco Green Festival’s Community Catalyst and the Founder of Earthseed Consulting. “As we embrace the cosmic shift transpiring on the planet, we bear witness to walls of separation fading into the realization of one global community. The role of Africa is integral to this process. Not only [...]
“Green Festival inspires and promotes the connection between change and sustainable progress for people, communities and businesses. Speakers include: Amy Goodman, The Fabulous Beekman Boys, Sylvia Mendez, Zakiya Harris, Ahmed Rahim, Beth Greer, Zhena Muzyka and others. Visit www.greenfestivals.org for more information.” OMG, It’s Time Once Again for the San Francisco Green Festival, April 9-10, [...]
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