Here’s an updated picture of the entire Online Leadership Program at Global Kids. Front Row [L-R]: Barry Joseph, Joyce Bettencourt, Rafi Santo. Middle Row: Meghan Deana, Tabitha Tsai, Shawna Rosenzweig. Back Row: Krista Hund, Amira Fouad, Rik Panganiban
Category: Civil Society
Human Rights Festival Coming to Second Life December 10
Yesterday I went to the organizer’s meeting for an upcoming Human Rights Festival happening in Second Life this December 10, the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They have some big ideas for holding an all-day, multi-sim series of events, from concerts, poetry readings, panel discussions and fundraisers. Here’s the announcement: As…
Draxtor on Public Good in Second Life Part III (video)
Here’s the final installment in Draxtor Dupres’s 3 part machinima series on public good in Second Life, focusing on the Public Good Challenge sponsored by the USC Network Culture Project. Great work, as always, Drax!
Live electoral map on Second Life Capitol Hill
In the final dash towards election day on November 4th, those nice folks at Capitol Hill in Second Life have created yet another cool US Presidential race tool — a live projected electoral vote map. From Kei Moana: We’ve installed an electoral map on the lower patios at SL Capitol Hill that gives the most…
Using Virtual Art for Political Change: report on talk and tour with digital artists Peggy Weil and Nonny de la Peña
On Friday, October 24, we had a really neat event at the Global Kids’ International Justice Center in Second Life, featuring digital artists / activists Peggy Weil (Ping Rau in SL) and Nonny de la Peña (Nonny Writer). Thirty-some avatars logged in to listen to Nonny and Peggy talk about their innovative art installations in…
New report on Non-profits in Second Life released
I just downloaded my copy of the new report by Sandra Bettger "Nonprofits and Second Life: Promoting Causes Inside Second Life — For Real-World Impact." It’s a nice follow-up to my own report on non-profits in virtual spaces that was published by Global Kids last year. Sandra goes deeper into the actual experiences of 12…
Foundation For Rich Content offering L$20,000 for projects that enrich Second Life experience
The Foundation For Rich Content has announced a call for proposals for "rich content" in Second Life. What exactly is "rich content"? The FFRC defines it as "educational events, arts, virtual sports, cultural events and just fun things to do." Sounds a bit vague? Here’s some examples of past "rich content": Trivial Obsession Contest SL’s…
Machinima that Matter: A list of machinima films with a Social / Political Message
I view machinima (digital films created using a game engine or virtual world) as a powerful and accessible medium for storytelling and artistic expression. And despite its game-based roots, I think there is ample evidence that machinima can be used to engage people on serious issues and ideas — whether its the upcoming US Presidential…
Art for Justice Event at Second Life Justice Center October 24
Can virtual art stimulate real-world political action? Find out on Friday, October 24, as digital media artists Peggy Weil (Ping Rau in SL) and Nonny de la Peña (Nonny Writer) discuss how they are using 3D artwork as a form of political expression and civic engagement. In Second Life at the International Justice Center (click…
Amazing swing dance fundraiser for Obama tonight at Union Pool in Brooklyn!
Just got home from an inspired, amazing night of dancing and music to support Barack Obama. Local lindy hopper Ramona Staffield got together an all-star cast of musicians, singers, lindy hoppers and hoofers to throw on a fundraiser dance concert at Union Pool tonight in Williamsburg. The event was officially in support of the non-profit…