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October 8, 2020

France Bans the Use of Wild Animals in Traveling Circuses

Traveling circuses have wowed viewers around the world for over 100 years. Acrobats, trained elephants, and clown cars are standard fare under the “Big Top.” However, animal rights activists have long critiqued acts which use wild animals. This month, France's environmental minister announced a ban preventing wild animals from performing in traveling shows.

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September 1, 2020

Banksy Finances Rescue Boat Assisting Migrants Seeking Shelter in Europe

British street artist Banksy is well-known for his use of public art to support social causes. The plight of refugees is particularly close to his heart and he recently put his money behind a boat that rescues African refugees stuck at sea as they try to reach Europe. The Louise Michel is a former French navy boat that's been customized for search and rescue.

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August 19, 2020

Caesar the “No Drama” Llama Attends Protests in Portland to Give Out Stress-Reducing Hugs

It's been over two months since the George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon began. The protests have transitioned from peaceful vigils to intense standoffs with federal agents. Despite the tension, police and protestors alike are finding an unlikely shared source of gratitude: a therapy llama named Caesar The No Drama Llama. Caesar and his human, Larry McCool, have been participating in the Black Lives Matter marches in the area.

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July 22, 2020

Illustrator Uses Art to Give a Voice to the Black Lives Matter Movement [Interview]

Illustrator Nikkolas Smith is always creating. Whether he's working on children's books, creating movie posters, or teaching workshops in schools and universities, Smith pushes his creativity to the limits. Personally, he's also highly involved in what he's termed “artivism.” Using his art as his voice, Smith often publishes work that highlights racial injustice and the Black Lives Matter movement.

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