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11 Oct 2012

Today Is International Day Of The Girl

Posted 10/11/12 2:28 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Events, Resources

Photo: (Corrie DiManno)

Forget history -- it’s herstory time! Today is the first ever International Day of the Girl, brought to us by the United Nations and awesome girls everywhere.

5 Oct 2012

The Feast is Tonight: What Challenge Will You Tackle Over Dinner?

Posted 10/5/12 11:19 am EST by Danica Davidson in Eco-Friendly, Events, Green, Health, Resources

Photo: (feastongood.com)

Doing a good deed has never been yummier -- tonight is The Feast! As the Feast Conference goes down in NYC, you’re all invited to have your own little feasts tonight at 7p.m. your time. Here's where the good deeds come in!

1 Oct 2012

Help Women Worldwide with the Half the Sky Movement

Posted 10/1/12 1:22 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Health, Resources, School, TV

Photo: (AP, Cleveland.com)

It’s time to bring about some Girl Power, and no, I’m not talking about the Spice Girls! Tonight and tomorrow night (at 9/8c), PBS is going to be playing the ultra-inspiring special “Half the Sky,” which is all about overcoming oppression that women face and turning it into opportunity.

Join Caine's Arcade Global Cardboard Challenge!

Posted 10/1/12 12:36 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Art, Resources

A lot of us toss our old cardboard into the recycling without thinking about it, but a boy named Caine Monroy figured out that you can do A LOT with cardboard. He made a cardboard arcade, then filmmaker Nirvan Mullick created a film about it that received millions of views, and before you knew it Caine and his arcade were an inspiration to creative kids (and adults!) everywhere.

27 Sep 2012

97% of Teens Say Texting While Driving is Dangerous: Take The #ItCanWait Pledge

SPONSORED POST | Posted 9/27/12 5:55 pm EST by Joey Parker in Resources

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SPONSORED POST Listen up text-messaging addicts (myself included) #ItCanWait! When we hop in our cars, we need to put down our phones! Capisce? The "Real World St. Thomas" cast recently took the pledge and now it's time for you to represent.

25 Sep 2012

[VIDEO] Demi Lovato Inspires Fans...And Katie Couric!

Posted 9/25/12 5:03 pm EST by Joey Parker in Celebs, Health, Resources

Photo: (Getty)

Mean stinks! Between Lady Gaga getting called out for her weight gain and "X-Factor" judge Demi Lovato appearing on Katie Couric's new talk show "Katie," body image and bullying are making headlines left and right. (Sadly, when is it not?) But as Secret deodorant's Mean Stinks campaign Amabassador, Demi is hoping we can gang up for good.

24 Sep 2012

Play the Global Good Challenge For Chance To Win VMA Tix, Lady Gaga Backstage Passes

Posted 9/24/12 6:54 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Eco-Friendly, Green, Health, Hunger, News, Resources

Photo: (Getty)

This week the General Assembly of the United Nations is taking place in New York. Most of us can’t go, but most of us can help out the UN, especially with its newly launched Global Good Challenge. Earn points and gain entries that could send you backstage at one of Lady Gaga's concerts, to the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards + more!

19 Sep 2012

Lessons Learned From The 'Real World St. Thomas'

Posted 9/19/12 6:51 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Resources, Shows, TV

Photo: (MTV)

The roommates may have left St. Thomas, but the lessons they taught us are everlasting! From self-harm to drug addiction, here’s a recap of the real issues we watched on this season of "Real World":

11 Sep 2012

5 Ways To Remember On 9/11

Posted 9/11/12 11:13 am EST by Danica Davidson in Events, News, Resources

11th Anniversary Of September 11th Attacks

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As many people have said, 9/11 is a day that we'll "never forget." It's a tragedy that has affected many of us. We know people who died that day or went to school with friends who lost their parents, siblings or loved ones. And whether you were 10 or 60, EVERYONE knows where they were on 9/11. While we'll never forget, we also want to give back. So on this somber 11th anniversary, we have five ideas to remember on 9/11.

10 Sep 2012

5 Ways to Take Action On World Suicide Prevention Day

Posted 9/10/12 3:41 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Health, Resources, Social media

Photo: (TWLOHA/Facebook)

This week is National Suicide Prevention Week, and today is none other than World Suicide Prevention Day. There are ways you can help raise awareness of this important issue. See below for simple steps you can take to spread the word. And remember, if you are feeling depressed or you know someone who is, there is help.

MTV Act Blog Resources

Today Is International Day Of The Girl

The Feast is Tonight: What Challenge Will You Tackle Over Dinner?

Help Women Worldwide with the Half the Sky Movement

Join Caine's Arcade Global Cardboard Challenge!

97% of Teens Say Texting While Driving is Dangerous: Take The #ItCanWait Pledge

[VIDEO] Demi Lovato Inspires Fans...And Katie Couric!

Play the Global Good Challenge For Chance To Win VMA Tix, Lady Gaga Backstage Passes

Lessons Learned From The 'Real World St. Thomas'

5 Ways To Remember On 9/11

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