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April 10, 2026

LA Climate Week’s Arts & Culture Day Shows How Creativity Can Inspire Change

LA Climate Week kicked off on April 8, filling the city with community-led events designed to inspire meaningful climate action. One standout event—Arts and Culture Day for a Living Planet—is putting art and creativity at the heart of the conversation. Held on Saturday April 11 at SkyXPortal , it will bring together artists, filmmakers, and storytellers to explore how culture can help tackle the climate crisis.

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January 29, 2026

Natalie Portman and Olivia Wilde Among Celebrities Condemning ICE at Sundance Film Festival

During this year’s Sundance Film Festival, held in Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah, several high-profile actors condemned the actions of ICE amid its lethal and continued attacks on Minneapolis communities. Earlier this month, ICE agents shot and killed Renee Good, an act that the Trump administration has consistently deemed as self-defense. Last week, Border Patrol agents also killed anti-ICE protestor Alex Pretti, sparking increased outrage and protests throughout the Minnesotan city.

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December 19, 2025

Teen Civil Rights Activist Barbara Rose Johns Honored With Sculpture at U.S. Capitol

In 1951, a 16-year old Black girl named Barbara Rose Johns raised her voice against segregation. Her high school was in significantly worse conditions than the white high school in Farmville, Virginia. In protest, she led a student walkout that would become a key point in the American Civil Rights Movement. To honor her legacy, the U.S. Capitol has unveiled a statue in her likeness.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.