William Winkel, a researcher with the Detroit Historical Society and co-manager of the Detroit '67 Oral History Project, contributed to "Detroit 1967: Origins, Impacts, and Legacies." A Wayne

William Winkel, a researcher with the Detroit Historical Society and co-manager of the Detroit '67 Oral History Project, contributed to "Detroit 1967: Origins, Impacts, and Legacies." A Wayne State University graduate, he has conducted extensive research and interviews on the subject.

His lecture, "The Myth of the Model City," will explore the lead-up to and the 1967 Detroit uprising. It aims to clarify the causes of unrest and dispel common myths surrounding these pivotal events.

Further insights are available in the book, which can be found here.

The Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted its Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This event gathered over 125 grassroots and

The Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted its Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This event gathered over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries to share diverse visions and strategies for a just and healthy world across 25 panels.

A significant panel, "Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Industry in North America," took place on June 25th. Featured speakers included Sharon Lavigne (RISE St. James), Tara Houska (Giniw Collective), Nalleli Cobo (People not Pozos, South Central Youth Leadership Coalition), and Dr. Laalitha Surapaneni, a physician.

Earth Guardians partners with organizations like Rock the Vote, Future Coalition, and We Stand United to help 65 million young people register and vote. Our goal is to achieve the largest youth

Earth Guardians partners with organizations like Rock the Vote, Future Coalition, and We Stand United to help 65 million young people register and vote. Our goal is to achieve the largest youth voter turnout in history.

Register to vote today. You can also pledge to triple your vote and text "RevTheVote" to 56525 to further our efforts.

Learn more about how to join the revolution: earthguardians.org/jointherevolution

Making Societies & Journalism Sustainable: UNESCO World Press Freedom Day Conference | Supriya Verma founder of Sustainability magazine. 

Our founder Supriya Verma spoke about "Making

Making Societies & Journalism Sustainable: UNESCO World Press Freedom Day Conference | Supriya Verma founder of Sustainability magazine. 

Our founder Supriya Verma spoke about "Making Societies & Journalism Sustainable" alongside industry leaders in sustainability and media:

? Lars Tallert is the initiator of the Sustainable Journalism Partnerthip, Head of Policy & International Development at Fojo Media Institute, and Sweden’s representative to UNESCO’s IPDC Intergovernmental Council and GFMDs representative to ECOSOC. He has 30+ years of journalism and development cooperation experience including advisory functions and consultancies for various groups like the Swedish Prime Minister’s Office, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs & OECD - OCDE.

? Dr Yemisi Akinbobola is an award-winning journalist, academic, consultant and co-founder of African Women in Media (AWiM). AWiM’s vision is that one-day African women will have equal access to representation in media. Joint winner of the CNN African Journalist Award 2016 (Sports Reporting), Yemisi ran her news website IQ4News between 2010-2014 and holds a PhD in Media & Cultural Studies from Birmingham City University, where she is a Senior Lecturer. She has published scholarly research on women’s rights, African feminism, journalism and digital public spheres. In 2021 she was recognised as one of the 100 Most Influential African Women.

? Guy Berger is Director for Freedom of Expression and Media Development at UNESCO. He is responsible for the Organization’s global work on press freedom, safety of journalists, internet freedom, media pluralism and independence, gender and media, media and information literacy, and journalism education. Before joining UNESCO, he headed the School of Journalism and Media Studies at Rhodes University, South Africa, and was the deputy chair of the South African National Editor's Forum. He holds a PhD from Rhodes University, has published extensively, and has won several awards.

? Supriya Verma, WELL AP is an award-winning changemaker, citizen journalist, global sustainability advocate, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of The SustainabilityX® Magazine, bringing the environment and economy together for a sustainable future through dialogue since 2016. She has written and published various thought-provoking pieces on sustainability featuring international executive leaders in business, design, politics, and science. In 2019, she was recognized internationally as one of Canada’s Top30Under30 in Sustainability Leadership and awarded McMaster University’s prestigious Alumni Arch Award in 2021 for her unique contributions to society.

Portland Charter Review Commissioner Melanie Billings-Yun offered an overview of the Charter Commission

Portland Charter Review Commissioner Melanie Billings-Yun offered an overview of the Charter Commission process and addressed attendee questions. This independent body is convened by the City Council every 10 years to review and recommend amendments to the City of Portland Charter.

For more information on the Charter Commission's work, visit here.

Michael Montoya addressed the Pearl Neighborhood Association (PDNA) Board Meeting on September 9, 2021.

He serves as the interim head of the City of Portland's