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The Weeknd has donated $1 million (£720,000) to hunger relief charities in Ethiopia, where government officials are “leading a systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing”, according to an internal U.S. government report given to the New York Times.
Responding to reports of thousands of deaths and more than two million people displaced in the Tigray area of his parents homeland, the Blinding Lights hitmaker has committed to do what he can to help those affected by the ongoing troubles. My heart breaks for my people of Ethiopia as innocent civilians ranging from small children to the elderly are being senselessly murdered and entire villages are being displaced out of fear and destruction, he wrote on his Instagram account.
The Weeknd Donates $1 Million to Relief Efforts in Ethiopia
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The Weeknd is donating $1 million to relief efforts in Ethiopia amid the ongoing conflict between the government in Addis Ababa and the Tigray region.
The conflict has resulted in the deaths of thousands and the displacement of more than two million people, according to NPR. Last month, the New York Times obtained an internal U.S. government report that said Ethiopian officials are “leading a systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing” in the Tigray region.
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The singer announced his donation via Instagram on Sunday morning and encouraged others to give, too. “My heart breaks for my people of Ethiopia as innocent civilians ranging from small children to the elderly are being senselessly murdered and entire villages are being displaced out of fear and destruction,” The Weeknd wrote. “I will be donating $1 million to provide 2 million meals through t
Nonprofit Spotlight: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services works to bring justice to all
Those in need of the services of a lawyer in Terrebonne, Lafourche and Assumption parishes can get the help they need at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.
The group s stated mission is to achieve justice and improve the lives of low-income people through civil legal aid, policy advocacy and community legal education.
The Courier and Daily Comet asked Laura Tuggle, executive director of the group, to tell us about her organization. These are the edited answers to our questions.
What specific services do you provide?
Our Houma office serves Assumption, Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes providing free legal representation in civil legal matters to eligible low-income people living in those parishes. We have limited special grants and may be able to serve the legal needs of people aged 60 or older even if they are not low-income.
Virtual and in-person events to be held at University s campuses across the commonwealth
Celebrate Pride Month throughout April with a variety of in-person and virtual events, speakers, workshops and more.Image: Penn State
Penn State community celebrates Campus Pride Month in April
March 30, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD), a unit of Penn State Student Affairs, in collaboration with partners around Penn State, will be celebrating Pride Month throughout April. In addition, University campuses across the commonwealth will be hosting events.
Please note: All in-person events will require participants to follow the University s COVID-19 guidelines, including wearing face masks and physically distancing.