According to Dr. King, the creation of a beloved community would require the American people to address three great evils of society: racism, poverty, and militarism. My friend and former colleague, the late John R. Lewis, arguably Dr. King’s most ardent disciple, often invoked the concept to buttress his calls for a “just society.” John was committed to the pursuit, but I always wondered if such were possible until recently.
PLANTING WITH LOVE. Puerto Princesa City Vice Mayor Ma. Nancy Socrates plants a mangrove seedling during the 'Love Affair with Nature' celebration on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14, 2023). More than 7,000 mangrove seedlings were planted during the event, which was suspended for three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.(PNA photo by Gerald Ticke) PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan - More than 7,000 mangrove seedlings were planted on Tuesday in Sitio Bucana, Barangay Iwahig here with the resumption of the "Love Affair with Nature", the city's way of celebrating Valentine's Day. Now on its 19th year, the event which was suspended for three years because of the Covid-19 pandemic was themed, "A Vow to Fight Climate Change," and featured 109 couples who exchanged vows in a mass wedding ceremony officiated by Mayor Lucilo Bayron. The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO) prepared 8,000 seedlings of different mangrove species that were planted i
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 3 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Lowe's India today announced its commitment to invest USD 1 million over the next three years in upskilling programs for local communities. These programs will focus on STEM learning, digital skills and technologies in the sustainable energy space, among others. As part of this commitment, Lowe's will partner with IIT Dharwad this year to upskill more than 300 underserved youth, innovators, entrepreneurs and teachers and equip them with futuristic technologies. On his first visit to India, Lowe's Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison emphasized the company's commitment to its center in India and the local communities. He shared that technology and the teams in India continue to play a pivotal role in the company's journey to become a USD 100 billion omnichannel retailer. Today's upskilling announcement builds on Lowe's commitment to its India operations. In March 2022, Lowe's India announced th