environmentalism

On the Map: Meet a Bunch of White Guys... or Oprah

Social Commentary post by Mandy Van Deven on November 10, 2009 - 12:21am; tagged celebrities, environmentalism, gender, intersectionality, race.

You've got eight more days to bid in The 6th Annual Chevy Chase Green School Auction, a fundraiser for Jayni Chase's beloved MGR Foundation GREEN Community Schools initiative that aims to "transform school buildings into centers for green development" by "spread[ing] environmental literacy and awareness." While the proceeds from the auction definitely will support a good cause, this year's prizes fail to impress an overall valuing of social justice.

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On the Map: Do Do-Gooder Celebs Actually Do Good?

Social Commentary post by Mandy Van Deven on October 15, 2009 - 1:47am; tagged beauty products, Buddhism, celebrities, co-optation, consumerism, environmentalism, kora, Miranda Kerr, Organic.
Eco-consumerism is not the answer, Miranda Kerr. Not even if you take off your clothes.
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