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Media caption Obama: Voting rights being attacked with 'surgical precision' Former US President Barack Obama has sharply criticised what he described as Republican attempts at voter suppression in a speech at civil rights leader John Lewis's funeral. He said people in power were "attacking our voting rights with surgical precision" and called for wide reform. He also decried the police killing of George Floyd and the subsequent use of federal agents against protesters. Lewis died of cancer earlier this month aged 80. He was one of the "Big Six" civil rights leaders, which included Martin Luther King Jr, and helped organise the historic 1963 March on Washington. In a fiery eulogy delivered in Ebeneezer Baptist Church in the city of Atlanta, Mr Obama launched a stinging attack on Donald Trump's administration and some police departments. "Today we witness with our own eyes, police officers kneeling on the necks of black Americans," he said. ...

2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible: Luxury, Style, And Fun Stunning design meet thrilling dynamics in the 2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible.   KARL BRAUER If, like me, you’ve always thought of Lexus’ cars as extremely well engineered, extremely refined, extremely durable and extremely emotionless, the new  2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible  will blow both your hair and your mind. Of course, if you’ve been paying attention you know the LC500 Convertible isn’t the first Lexus to display, and elicit, genuine emotion from both drivers and onlookers. Over the last several years this luxury brand has upped the passion quotient across its model line, with the LC500 coupe being the zenith of Lexus’ foray into zeal — until now. The 2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible features the same concept-car-come-to-life styling as the  ... [+]   KARL BRAUER Now, with the launch of the 2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible, Japan’s most successful luxury brand has a new ambassador for Lexus’ “experience amazing” t...

Swimwear created with McDonald's straws and marine plastics   MCDONALD'S In an effort to promote its environmental credentials in Europe–and how it is removing plastic straws in its branches–McDonald’s has created swimwear in its iconic red and yellow striped design from its plastic straws. McDonald’s has  often been criticised for its promotion of throwaway culture  and specifically, its reliance on single use plastics. In 2017, it came under renewed criticism for using plastic straws in its restaurants ( a SumOf Us petition in the U.S. gained nearly 500,000 signatures in protest ). In 2018, the company announced a switch to paper straws in Ireland and the U.K. but ironically, these appeared to be less recyclable than the old plastic straws. A spokesperson for the company  explained to  CNBC   at the time that the straws “cannot currently be processed by waste solution providers or local authorities unless collected separately.” Swimwear created with McDon...

As it has been organized for years, the 3rd edition of Miss Noble Ghana will be done differently this year. Before the beauty pageant begins every year, the organizers start with an audition which the qualified participants proceed to compete for the ultimate prize. During the competition, judges have a role to play whiles voting also counts. A contestant with the lowest vote and little appreciation from the judges gets kicked out of the competition until the grand finale where the best performer with many votes get crowned as Noble Lady in Ghana. 2020 got the organizers thinking of the impact that Covid-19 has left on many noble ladies. This has caused them to make a different turn to design and host Miss Noble Ghana differently. On Adu Safowaah's Instagram page, she made it clear that, this year will be voting free competition and there will be no audition too. She also stated that the competition will last for only a month. Starting from 7th August - 7th September 2020. Also re...

Deadline: August 9, 2020 Calling all young changemakers! Apply to Lead a Session in International Youth Foundation (IYF)’s  “Our Future, Our Voices,” Virtual Summit 2020 . In October 2020 IYF will host a virtual summit by, for, and with young people. Committed to creating an inclusive platform, they are issuing an open call for applications from young changemakers ages 10 to 35. Speakers will lead conversations about how to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable future, engaging other young leaders, aspiring change makers, and allies from the corporate, government, funder, and nonprofit sectors. Young people are leading the charge for change and creating a future for us all. IYF is committed to making Our Future, Our Voices an inclusive platform that amplifies diverse ideas and identities. That’s where you come in! Do you have a story of social change to tell? Can you share a model or strategy that has positive impact on a societal problem? Can you teach other chan...

Deadline: August 2, 2020 Applications are open for the  Google Podcasts Creator Program 2020 . The Google Podcasts Creator Program is a partnership between Google and PRX that trains, mentors, and provides resources to underrepresented voices in podcasting around the world. Last year, they welcomed early-stage producers from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Kenya, Lebanon, Spain, and the United States. This year, the program will serve creators from around the globe who have produced at least five episodes of their podcast since January 2019, and who want to advance their skills and take their productions to the next level. Free to participants, the 12-week training will be entirely virtual and conducted by PRX alongside international industry experts and Google Podcasts creator program alumni. Benefits Participants in the program will receive: Training on topics such as storytelling, sound design, and reaching audiences through marketing and engagement;  Regular feedback on al...