#global inclusivity

[ai-innova7ions]

Rask AI: The Socratic Lab That Will Change Education Forever

Discover how Rask AI enhances accuracy in transcription, seamlessly converting audio to text with automated transcription technology. This means better accessibility and inclusivity in education, allowing for a more engaging learning environment for everyone. With its creative solutions, Rask AI is set to redefine media interaction, providing multilingual content that caters to diverse audiences.

[xcziel]

has anybody else thought about how jk could easily manage sofia's parts of slow dance or is it just me?

[hussyknee]

Twitter feels like an even split between pro-Palestine supporters and the most horrific kind of racists, Zionists and white supremacists. Tumblr is by comparison overwhelmingly in support of Palestine. And yet the level of dehumanization, isolation, Othering and casual racism on here is so much more unbearable and suffocating than Twitter could ever be.

Tumblr wants to be seen as the anti-racist good guys on the right side of history while reinforcing the racist white supremacist western-centric status quo. Black and brown people are given platform under strict conditions of what values can be challenged and how far white comfort can be pushed. It's on Twitter that we have our own communities, our own power of advocacy, and a collective drive to interrogate and dismantle structures of power.

It reinforces what I have known for a long time— Tumblr's hatred of Twitter and TikTok is based primarily on refusing to tolerate the reality of equal representation, leftist action and racial justice. A true diversity of power and perspectives is messy, chaotic, conflict-driven and upends the sense of stability and space that can only come with a homogeneity of racial demographic. The majority of disenfranchised people understands that power structures and bureaucracies are built on purpose to exclude them — the poor, the sex workers, the incarcerated, the ghettoised, the disabled, the colonized. We have to fight to be heard, and our reality and political investment cannot be separated from the minority trauma that informs them. True equality entails not having to funnel that trauma through behaviour and ethics that makes their expression more palatable or considering of others; it removes all respectability politics and allows us to behave with the same unpunished toxicity that is unleashed on us by white and western people. Conflict, cacophony and having to tolerate the untempered emotions and self-interest of all groups is the price of true diversity and honest dialogue. It also primarily empowers Black and brown people and disempowers whites. In contrast, the "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" on predominantly white-driven and Western-oriented spaces is a simply a neoliberal farce that requires us to perform our own humanity and ask validation from whiteness. This is why you see only the worst aspects and negative effects of Twitter and TikTok and use them to reject the the platforms wholesale while creating a narrative of moral superiority around Tumblr's relatively low levels of conflict and glossing over the receding presence of Black and brown people in its userbase.

Race is not a layer of oppression. It's the fundamental bisection that creates the underclass on which the colonial capitalist world order is built. It's the caste hierarchy of humanity; who gets to be labourer and profiteer, the exploiter and exploited, the worker and producer, the consumer and consumed, the masses and the individual. The living bodies and embodied lives. The experience of every other marginalization is shaped by its waters. White women and queers will neither understand nor share in the oppression of women and QPoC from both diasporas and the Global South. Even further, every marginalization becomes a weapon against BIPOC in the hands of its white demographic. Black and brown people of those marginalized communities will always only be a token and shield for their white counterparts, while being the workhorses behind their struggles.

It doesn't matter how many times you post "Free Palestine" when we know its only the product of your preoccupation with your own personal moral landscape. Politics based on egoism will always be eclipsed by threats to your material reality. This is why a userbase that spent its entire existence grandstanding against Nazis now cannot see Zionists as Nazis and begs people to participate in a political establishment that has revealed itself to be a genocidal white supremacist regime in the clearest possible terms. Fascism against its own enfranchised is the end stage of an empire that has begun to collapse under the weight of its war-mongering and now resorts to eating itself to survive. No amount of moral distance between yourselves and its machinery of death, no amount of scapegoating the lives crushed underneath it, will stop the roofs you sheltered under falling on top of you. This the truth that the colonized, enslaved and indentured people that built your house have lived all along.

[theadaptableeducator]

Towards a Sustainable Future: Hannah Arendt on the Interconnectivity and Non-sustainability of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Hannah Arendt’s political philosophy provides a rich framework to examine the interconnectivity and non-sustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. Through her analysis of power, totalitarianism, and the nature of human activities, Arendt offers critical insights into how these systems are intertwined and why they are ultimately unsustainable. Interconnectivity and…

[unesco-bmw]

About Us

Welcome to UNESCO Body and Mind Wellness (UNESCO BMW)!

We are a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to sharing & preserving our world's cultural & artistic heritage while promoting respect for Mother Earth. Our vision revolves around the belief that inner peace at at utmost importance in order to support and enhancing overall well-being.

Located in the vibrant community of Frederick, Maryland, our headquarters serve as a hub for a wide range of activities and initiatives. We are committed to providing meaningful opportunities for the youth, empowering them with valuable skills and experiences. Through educational activities, cultural events, workshops, and lectures on eco-friendly choices, we aim to foster a sense of awareness and responsibility towards our planet.

At UNESCO BMW, we believe in the power of connection and collaboration. By growing and scaling our organization, we strive to create a home base where people from all walks of life can come together. Our focus spans social, educational, and recreational activities, ensuring a diverse range of opportunities for engagement. We are dedicated to nurturing a member-driven organization that encourages cross-cultural and cross-generational dialogue, fostering a sense of unity and understanding within our community.

One of our primary goals is to inspire and empower the future leaders of our community. Through our various initiatives, we aim to equip youth and young adults with essential skills such as mental stress relief, work-based training, soft skills, community activism, and cultural enrichment. We firmly believe that investing in the potential of our young generation will shape a brighter future for everyone.

UNESCO BMW relies on the generous support of everyone. Our projects are sustained through contributed funds from our dedicated board of directors, memberships, and private donations. We deeply appreciate the in-kind support we receive, which often surpasses monetary contributions. This collective effort allows us to make a meaningful impact and drive positive change in our community.

We invite you to join us on this inspiring journey towards holistic well-being, cultural preservation, and environmental consciousness. Together, we can create a world where individuals are empowered, communities thrive, and our planet flourishes. Explore our programs, get involved, and help us shape a better tomorrow.

[earlyspringtranscendence]

well, i found something good about the slip arc. it’s the idea that homesickness in the future will be a physical illness that manifests in those especially who will never have the chance to return to earth. cause im gonna be real i wasnt paying attn because i didnt want to but the way i understand it people on new kinshasa weren’t affected by this, people in the upper echelons of sarasvahti (ie people who had money to spend and lives to lead by doing so) weren’t affected by it: only Brahma pests and those too poor for earth to ever be a dream in their hearts were ailing with a homesickness so potent and concrete that it led to physical symptoms.

and i fucking love that. i love that so much, i think theres this divide btwn ppl who would love to go to space and who love the idea of aliens and whatever and then you have those who get sick thinking about the idea that for years the planet has existed with a certain number of souls less than it’s supposed to have because theres always been people on the space station and i FIRMLY belong to that second category so like... this is SO good to me, it’s so fucking real

[lecliss]

Weiss's alternate skin got posted and Im actually really fascinated by the fact that his hair is canonically lighter in Intergrade. Tho I guess it makes sense with a name like Weiss, it should be white and not gray. And while the added details make sense with the decade+ in improved graphics, its the different mako color that really fucks me up. They use a more teal color for mako in 7R rather than just neon blue??? I love how much more Im learning from this update!!!!

[dragoninatrenchcoat]

I feel bizarre making jokes about it myself, because it was basically the first horrible thing that happened in my life and I have extremely complicated feelings about it. BUT I'm grateful for everyone who does make jokes about it because it gives me perspective/keeps me from developing America brainrot

As someone around for 9-11 and the "NEVER FORGET NUMBER #1 GREATEST TRAGEDY EVER IN HISTURY" response to it I am in thrilled and invigorated by the fact that younger people just make amogus memes and TikTok nonsense about it. A huge chunk of America cared more about it than any entire genocide and thought you would cry learning about it. They hoped it'd make every generation patriotically angry forever and ever and want to join the military. Instead you Photoshop the towers into squidwards house and shit. Never stop lol

[sgisdinclusion]

UMass Boston INENAS Director Dr. Cedric Woods Speaks about Important Issues Impacting Indigenous Communities in Massachusetts

Have you thought about the origins of symbols like the Massachusetts state seal or flag? Have you considered the impact of and intention behind land acknowledgements? Are you aware of the negative impact of racist school mascots on Native students?

In this virtual discussion on WGBH Boston Public Radio, False Narratives: Understanding Contemporary Native Concerns, Including Harmful Images, and Why Change Matters, expert panelists share about false narratives, identity, symbols, anti-Native propaganda, and the impact of these issues on Indigenous and non-indigenous communities in Massachusetts.

Dr. Cedric Woods, Director of the Institute for New England Native American Studies (INENAS) at UMass Boston, joined Nichol Brewer-Lowry, MSc, Boston Site Director from Native American Lifelines and Melissa Ferretti, Chairwoman from Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe in this virtual discussion. Tara Mayes, Council Member of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band and GBH Associate Communications Director, facilitated this conversation.

Massachusetts must grapple with its history of violence against Native peoples and Indigenous communities. This history impacts people today in symbols like the Massachusetts state seal and flag as well as in racist mascots for various sports teams across the state.

As part of this discussion, Dr. Cedric Woods shared about the history and imagery in both versions of the Massachusetts state seal:

“Images are chosen to tell a particular story. And when we look at the first image [the old seal], what the alleged indigenous person is saying is ‘come over and help us.’ Embedded in that phrase is the use of the spreading of Christianity is a justification for colonization and conquest. And that’s really what this is about.”

Two versions of the Massachusetts state seal. The version on the left is the current seal. The version on the right is the old state seal. This image comes from the GBH video episode, False Narratives: Understanding Contemporary Native Concerns, Including Harmful Images, and Why Change Matters.

These images perpetuate a false narrative that Native peoples needed help from the colonists, when in fact, as Cedric points out,

“These large robust native nations’ Indigenous peoples were thriving here before sustained contact, and it was indeed the English colonists who were in desperate need of assistance to be able to eat, to learn how to grow, plants, crops, and survive in a place that very much was foreign to them.”

The Massachusetts state seal has changed over time, but neither version was developed with input or feedback from Native people. Massachusetts is now in the process of changing the state seal and flag once again. Learn more about this process.

In addition to the state seal and flag, the panel discussed mascots, and how sports teams in Massachusetts portray Native peoples as caricatures to represent their teams.

Although it is certainly important to view these instances within a historical context and to see how these images and mascots have caused harm in the past, Cedric emphasizes how these mascots cause harm today, especially to students and young people who attend these schools.

“I think it is…critical to look at the harm that it causes to Native youth in K–12 educational settings… The research is clear and unequivocal that it helps to generate hostile climates for Native students: lower self-esteem, increased negative feelings, [and] an increased belief in negative stereotypes.”

There are two bills in Massachusetts—Senate Bill 245 and House Bill 477—about banning the use of these mascots in public schools. If you live in Massachusetts, you can reach out to your elected officials and urge them to co-sponsor and sign these bills.

What else can you do to take action and support Native people in Massachusetts? The panelists offer several suggestions:

Get to know local tribes and tribal members

Learn about the history and the current reality of being Indigenous in our society

Follow representatives from Native communities, tribes, and tribal serving organizations on social media

Join tribal events that are open to the public

Call and write to your state representatives about Senate Bill 245 and House Bill 477

Learn about the Land Back Movement led by Indigenous communities

Read books by Native authors about their experiences and experiences in their communities, such as The Mashpee Nine by Paula Peters; Firsting and Lasting: Writing Indians out of an Existence in New England by Jean M. O’Brien; and Historical Archeology and Indigenous Collaboration: Discovering Histories that Have Futures, coauthored by Dr. Rae Gould

Watch and listen to the full episode to learn more about homelessness, culturally relevant substance use programs, mental health, misrepresentation of Native peoples in K–12 education, and other important issues facing Massachusetts and Indigenous communities.

[drashfaqhealth]

انٹرنیشنل یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ڈے: 12 دسمبر

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انٹرنیشنل یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ڈے: 12 دسمبر

انٹرنیشنل یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ڈے: 12 دسمبر

انٹرنیشنل یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ڈے ہر سال 12 دسمبر کو منایا جاتا ہے تاکہ دنیا بھر میں صحت کی اہمیت اور صحت کی خدمات تک رسائی کے حوالے سے شعور بیدار کیا جا سکے۔ یہ دن ہمیں یاد دلاتا ہے کہ صحت ایک بنیادی انسانی حق ہے اور ہر شخص کو اس حق سے محروم نہیں رہنا چاہئے۔ انٹرنیشنل یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ڈے کا مقصد اس دن کا بنیادی مقصد عوام میں یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کی اہمیت کے بارے میں شعور بیدار کرنا ہے۔ یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کا نظام ہر فرد کو ضروری صحت کی خدمات فراہم کرنے کے لئے بنایا گیا ہے تاکہ کسی بھی شخص کو مالی مشکلات کی وجہ سے صحت کی خدمات سے محروم نہ ہونا پڑے۔ انٹرنیشنل یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ڈے کے مقاصد میں شامل ہیں شعور بیدار کرنا عوام میں یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کی اہمیت کے بارے میں معلومات فراہم کرنا اور انہیں اس کے فوائد سے آگاہ کرنا صحت کی خدمات تک رسائی ہر فرد کو صحت کی خدمات تک رسائی فراہم کرنا تاکہ کوئی بھی شخص مالی مشکلات کی وجہ سے صحت کی خدمات سے محروم نہ رہ سکے تحقیق کی حمایت یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے مسائل کے حل کے لئے تحقیق کی حمایت کرنا اور نئے طریقے تلاش کرنا معاشرتی انصاف معاشرتی انصاف کے اصولوں کو فروغ دینا تاکہ ہر فرد کو برابر کے حقوق حاصل ہوں اور صحت کی خدمات تک رسائی فراہم کی جا سکے انٹرنیشنل یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ڈے کی تاریخ انٹرنیشنل یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ڈے سب سے پہلے 2012 میں منایا گیا تھا۔ اس دن کو منانے کا مقصد عوام میں یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کی اہمیت کے بارے میں آگاہ کرنا اور اس کے فوائد کو اجاگر کرنا تھا۔ اس دن کو مختلف طریقوں سے منایا جاتا ہے جیسے سیمینار کانفرنس اور مختلف پروگرام منعقد کیے جاتے ہیں۔ اس کے علاوہ میڈیا سوشل میڈیا اور دیگر ذرائع ابلاغ کے ذریعے بھی اس دن کی اہمیت کو اجاگر کیا جاتا ہے انٹرنیشنل یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ڈے کے اہم پیغامات صحت کی خدمات تک رسائی ہر فرد کو صحت کی خدمات تک رسائی فراہم کرنا تاکہ کوئی بھی شخص مالی مشکلات کی وجہ سے صحت کی خدمات سے محروم نہ رہ سکے تعلیم اور آگاہی لوگوں کو یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے فوائد کے بارے میں تعلیم دینا اور انہیں اس کے فوائد کے بارے میں آگاہ کرنا تحقیق اور ترقی یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے مسائل کے حل کے لئے تحقیق کی حمایت کرنا اور نئے طریقے تلاش کرنا معاشرتی انصاف معاشرتی انصاف کے اصولوں کو فروغ دینا تاکہ ہر فرد کو برابر کے حقوق حاصل ہوں اور صحت کی خدمات تک رسائی فراہم کی جا سکے یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کی اہمیت یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج دنیا بھر میں لوگوں کی زندگیوں میں اہم کردار ادا کرتی ہے۔ یہ نظام ہر فرد کو ضروری صحت کی خدمات فراہم کرنے کے لئے بنایا گیا ہے تاکہ کسی بھی شخص کو مالی مشکلات کی وجہ سے صحت کی خدمات سے محروم نہ ہونا پڑے۔ یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کی اہمیت کے چند پہلو درج ذیل ہیں صحت کی خدمات تک رسائی یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ہر فرد کو صحت کی خدمات تک رسائی فراہم کرتی ہے تاکہ کوئی بھی شخص مالی مشکلات کی وجہ سے صحت کی خدمات سے محروم نہ رہ سکے معاشرتی انصاف یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج معاشرتی انصاف کے اصولوں کو فروغ دیتی ہے تاکہ ہر فرد کو برابر کے حقوق حاصل ہوں اور صحت کی خدمات تک رسائی فراہم کی جا سکے معاشی ترقی یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج معاشی ترقی کو فروغ دیتی ہے۔ صحت کی خدمات تک رسائی فراہم کر کے افراد کو صحت مند بنایا جا سکتا ہے جو معاشی ترقی میں مددگار ثابت ہوتے ہیں صحت کا معیار یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج صحت کا معیار بلند کرتی ہے اور لوگوں کی زندگیوں کو بہتر بناتی ہے یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے چیلنجز یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کو مختلف چیلنجز کا سامنا کرنا پڑتا ہے جو اس کی ترقی کو متاثر کر سکتے ہیں۔ ان چیلنجز میں شامل ہیں مالی مشکلات یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے نظام کو مالی مشکلات کا سامنا کرنا پڑ سکتا ہے جو اس کی ترقی کو متاثر کر سکتی ہیں تعلیمی فقدان یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے فوائد کے بارے میں عوامی شعور کی کمی بھی ایک اہم چیلنج ہے سیاسی مداخلت بعض ممالک میں سیاسی مداخلت بھی یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے نظام کو متاثر کر سکتی ہے یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے تحفظ کے اقدامات یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے تحفظ کے لئے مختلف اقدامات اختیار کیے جا سکتے ہیں تاکہ اس مسئلے کو کم کیا جا سکے۔ ان میں شامل ہیں مالی معاونت یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے نظام کو مالی معاونت فراہم کرنا تاکہ اس کی ترقی کو یقینی بنایا جا سکے تعلیم اور آگاہی لوگوں کو یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے فوائد کے بارے میں تعلیم دینا اور انہیں اس کے فوائد کے بارے میں آگاہ کرنا شفافیت کو فروغ دینا یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے نظام میں شفافیت کے اصولوں کو فروغ دینا تاکہ عوام کا اعتماد بحال ہو سکے بین الاقوامی تعاون یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے تحفظ کے لئے بین الاقوامی سطح پر تعاون کو فروغ دینا تاکہ مختلف ممالک مل کر اس مسئلے کا حل تلاش کر سکیں نتائج انٹرنیشنل یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج ڈے ہر سال 12 دسمبر کو منایا جاتا ہے تاکہ یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کی اہمیت کو اجاگر کیا جا سکے اور اس کے تحفظ کے لئے مختلف اقدامات کیے جا سکیں یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے تحفظ کے لئے حفاظتی اقدامات تعلیم شفافیت اور بین الاقوامی تعاون بہت اہم ہیں یونیورسل ہیلتھ کوریج کے نظام کو مضبوط بنانے کے لئے عوامی شعور بیدار کرنا اور شفافیت کے اصولوں کو فروغ دینا بہت ضروری ہے

[jcmarchi]

Case study: NDI for global event productions

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Case study: NDI for global event productions

In a recent Atomos and NDI case study, we learn how MMG Events harnessed NDI technology with a range of Atomos monitor-recorders to connect 26 countries for a global event. The team achieved seamless delivery through real-time communication and content sharing, effortlessly overcoming complex logistical challenges.

MMG Events faced a challenge when they were tasked with the job of producing a four-day diversity and inclusion festival for the insurance industry. The event, spanning 26 countries and reaching over 60,000 participants, was built around NDI technology. But, MMG Events overcame the challenge exceeding all expectations.

“Ryan Majchrowski, CEO of MMG Events, faced an challenge: producing 150 hybrid and virtual sessions that spanned four days and ran around the clock,” said Atomos. “Each session needed to be live-streamed across six concurrent channels and made available on-demand within minutes. This involved coordinating AV teams across 26 countries, requiring extensive signal testing and onboarding to integrate hybrid and virtual elements seamlessly.”

“Live only happens once – redundancy is key. Guiding MMG Events’ approach to ensuring every layer of the production was secure, scalable, and adaptable to the demands of such a dynamic event.” Ryan Majchrowski

The Solution:

To tackle this event, MMG Events had a carefully crafted workflow including NDI technology and the Atomos Shogun & Ninjas. 

“During the event, MMG deployed over 200 NDI signals across their network, providing exceptional flexibility and allowing signals to be redirected anywhere within the studio,” says Atomos. “Monitoring was centralized using NDI Studio Monitor, combined with Atomos Shogun screens to display extended desktops. BirdDog Flex with Atomos Ninjas were used as reference monitors, and proactive monitoring enabled the project manager to follow onboarding processes, watch streams go live, and address technical issues before they could disrupt the live event.”

Check out the full case study by Atomos here!

Check out the full case study by NDI here!

Learn more about Atomos here!

[captaingimpy]

The Interconnected Roots of Philosophy: Reclaiming a Global Intellectual Tradition

Philosophy, at its best, is a collaborative and evolving enterprise. Yet, much of how philosophy has been taught and discussed in modern academia reflects a narrow and exclusionary narrative. The dominant story centers on Greece as the singular fountainhead of Western philosophy, conveniently ignoring the global and interconnected roots that shaped even the earliest Greek thinkers. This…

[hussyknee]

Not entirely sure how I'm expected to respond when I point out something is white as fuck and the person I'm criticizing goes "I'm literally PoC!!" Okay? Good for you? Get well soon??

I literally live in South Asia, a place still nursing the world's worst colonial hangover. That's like one billion brown people desperately in need of joining Bootlickers Anonymous. If I had to respect the rancid takes of every yahoo that lives here I'd have to drown myself in the sea.

Living in white countries does something odd to diaspora brains. If you call yourself BIPOC in your own head long enough you end up forgetting you're just a garden variety idiot mainlining white supremacy like everyone else.

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Dreamy Tales for Little Hearts: Stories for Every Child, in Every Language

Dreamy Tales for Little Hearts" offers a magical collection of stories designed to captivate young minds and inspire imaginations. Perfect for children of all ages and backgrounds, these heartwarming tales transcend language barriers and cultures. Whether at bedtime or during quiet moments, each story teaches valuable life lessons, fostering kindness, creativity, and wonder. Available in multiple languages, these enchanting stories connect families and spark joy around the world, making them an ideal addition to every child's storytime

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Melenated Nature

A new poem written at during the autumn of 2024 in a nature space. Speaks to global majority experiences in the rural spaces of the global north; the inherent racism that takes place in spaces of whiteness.

We grew up strong in nature, rooted to indigenous ways, Using old ice cream tubs for placing curry in, being zero waste, When I spot one of us in a green, rural space, My back goes soft and my heart expands wide, To engulf the resting of my nervous system quietly, We face racism next to verandas of blue skies and open fields, The contradiction of biodiversity and racial injustice goes…