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January 15

Deepa Fernandes Wins North Star News Prize

Where: 4 Times Square, NYC
When: 8:30 am
Institute Fellow Deepa Fernandes is one of three winners of the North Star News Prize, which recognizes people of color who have made outstanding contributions to journalism, media and communications, and public understanding of the struggle for social justice. The other two awardees are Carol Jenkins and Jeff Chang.

The reception will take place on Thursday, January 15, 2009 from 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. at the offices of Skadden Arps LLP at 4 Times Square, New York City. Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel and Barbara Winslow will host the awards in the company of more than 200 journalists, media makers, philanthropists and community activists.

The North Star Fund supports grassroots groups leading the movement for equality, economic justice and peace. By organizing donors, raising money for grants, and providing technical assistance, North Star Fund supports activism focusing on the root causes of poverty, racism homophobia and gender discrimination. Since its founding in 1979, the organization has distributed more than 27 million dollars to 3,700 groups working to ensure a more equitable and democratic city for all New Yorkers.

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A Procession of Them: Photo Exhibition

November 26 - January 18 | 401 Projects, New York
Watch Institute Fellow Eugene Richards' photographic exhibition, A Procession of Them, at 401 Projects in New York City.

January 15 | 8:30 am
Deepa Fernandes Wins North Star News Prize
(4 Times Square, NYC)
Institute Fellow Deepa Fernandes is one of three winners of the North Star News Prize, which recognizes people of color who have made outstanding contributions to journalism, media and communications, and public understanding of the struggle for social justice. MORE

January 24 - May 16
Out of the Global City: An Uncommon Dialogue Series
(St. Mark’s Church Parish Hall, NYC)
Join us for this free lecture series as we explore what living in the global city of New York means. Through it, we hope to nurture deeper engagement between the arts and social justice sectors to imagine and work toward a more just city (and world). Speakers include artists, activists, organizers, academics, writers, media makers and more! MORE

February 6 | 7:30 pm
Eugene Richards Presents His Two Latest Books
(Fotovision, San Francisco)
Listen to Institute Fellow Eugene Richards present his two latest books of photography, A Procession of Them and The Blue Room. Richards will be signing books after the event. MORE

February 18
Lecture/Signing at the ICP
(New York City)
Renowned photographer and Institute Fellow Eugene Richards will give a lecture at the International Center of Photography in New York City, after which he will sign copies of his two latest books, A Procession of Them and The Blue Room. MORE


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