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Igor Josifov, the celebrated performance and mixed media artist, is one of those challenged to apply the boundary pushing school of thought Dadaism had in the 20th Century to our current, technology-fueled 21st Century.
To encourage empathy and honesty while sparking difficult yet necessary conversations between family and friends, we’ve collected a list of films that can teach us how to channel our energy in ways that help dismantle the racist structures in our communities and align ourselves with movements leading the fight towards racial justice.
https://www.ask.com/tv-movies/films-to-learn-about-racism-in-america
As I walked by the dresses in my semi-finery, I looked around at the others and wondered, “Why does San Francisco have fashion exhibits when we’ve become so anti-fashion?”
https://medium.com/@michaelkasianmorin/overdressed-in-san-francisco-my-de-young-dilemma-3d2ae0cef987
Rather than working hard to generate new films — ones with novel plot devices, leads and stories from underrepresented communities and compelling cinematic visions, for example — the bigwigs of the American film industry are on a mission to quickly ruin any remnant of millennial childhood nostalgia.
https://www.ask.com/culture/labyrinth-sequel-bad-idea
Most filmmakers create movies to provoke and inspire their audiences. But the public doesn’t always respond well to provocation, especially if a movie pushes too many boundaries. Some films on this list are celebrated with several awards for challenging societal norms. Others are straight-up propaganda or blacklisted from viewing for inciting harm towards others. Trust us; this list is not safe for work, and many of these films shouldn’t be on your “must watch” list.
https://www.smarter.com/lifestyle/most-controversial-films-ever
It was one of the largest and most shocking mass suicides in human history, and the media ran wild with coverage. More than two decades later, the UFO-believing religious cult is still making headlines. In case you need a refresher course, we’ve put together 30 questions you might have about the Heaven’s Gate cult and its infamous mass suicide.
https://www.reference.com/history-geography/heavens-gate-questions-answered
The 2010s were the decade when streaming let us explore music from around the world like never before. Musical genres no longer dictated what we listened to, and as a result, the biggest tastemakers made music that combined influences from all over the musical spectrum.
https://www.ask.com/culture/musicians-that-defined-the-2010s
In the 2010s, social media gave everyone the chance to be famous. The human/brand hybrids referred to as “influencers” amassed millions of followers on YouTube and Instagram by telling us how to look, how to eat and how to find happiness. But even mere mortals got to experience widespread approval with Facebook likes, Instagram followers and retweets. So what happened to celebrities?
https://www.ask.com/lifestyle/last-decade-of-celebrity-worship
Fashion and self-expression have long been bedfellows, so it’s only natural that the industry recognizes there is so much more to clothing for people of all gender identities and expressions. The possibilities for what gender-neutral fashion can accomplish are just scratching the surface, and these brands are leading the way.
https://www.ask.com/culture/gender-neutral-fashion-labels
Does participating in a meditative yoga practice that’s held in a cathedral which encourages mental and spiritual exploration make me religious again?
https://medium.com/@michaelkasianmorin/my-confusing-spiritual-journey-in-san-francisco-8e05f0afb99
The homeless population in San Francisco has become a particularly hot-button issue following this year’s much-publicized Super Bowl blunders, which included relocating the homeless under bridges and converting a warehouse on Pier 80 into a shelter beyond the reaches of many other homeless service centers.
The queer population in the Castro — and across the city — has drastically decreased due to a lack of affordable housing and ongoing evictions of queer artists and seniors. No matter how many rainbows the city adds to celebrate our presence, we’re finding it kinda hard to stick around.
https://thebolditalic.com/inside-the-facebook-group-holding-sfs-queer-community-together-60d057bc23f
The first wave of the epidemic was slowing down the death rate of patients and establishing a long-term medical plan. The second wave after years in crisis mode was slowing the transmission of HIV to new patients, making it possible for people living with HIV with undetectable viral loads to greatly lower the risk of transmitting the virus to others. As the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day approaches in 2023, the third wave should enhance the quality of life of patients.
https://underscoresf.com/in-2022-the-next-chapter-for-hiv-is-wellness/
Amy openly chronicles her experiences with mental illness and writes about mental health on her blog, Blue Light Blue and on her social media accounts. We spoke with her to learn more about her personal experience with depression, and what opening up to her loved ones (and the world) has done for her and for others.
https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/amy-marlow-fights-mental-illness-stigma#1
▪ Led a team of 13 in-house writers and editors, focusing publications on news, entertainment, finance, health, climate justice, and education ▪ Achieved over 50 million viewers a year by setting SEO editorial objectives and standards, maintaining a high level of quality ▪ Produced 2,000+ articles a year, analyzing data on revenue and increasing online engagement on pages by 200%
Company: Ask Media Group
I worked there from 6/2019 until 10/2022
▪ Oversaw content generation for 17 chronic health condition communities ▪ Worked cross-functionally with the medical review and video teams to create 1,000+ articles and conduct interviews with specialty clinicians, advocates, and patients ▪ Drafted and edited original lifestyle/news articles, including personal testimonials, video, interviews, and podcasts
Company: Healthline
I worked there from 7/2016 until 11/2018
▪ Launched the company's very first content creation process, designing the blog, social media channels, email campaigns, websites, promotional materials, menu descriptions, newsletters, and the help center ▪ Provided thought leadership for the medical marijuana community by providing well researched medical and political content ▪ Planned content for blog posts, social media pages, and email campaigns
Company: Eaze
I worked there from 5/2015 until 10/2015
▪ Developed online presence and managed content for social media pages, blogs, emails, and websites for San Francisco City Hall, Ripple, Discovery Channel, Partners in School Innovation, Smuin Ballet, Co Nam, and more ▪ Identified, featured, and built relationships with key community members through multiple communication channels ▪ Expanded on outreach for clients, complete with research and data analysis support on progress
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I worked there from 7/2011 until now