Sunshine and Rain
People from Ohio always want to talk about the weather. Correct me if I’m wrong, but judging by my relatives this is the truth. I call my dad from Uganda, and after talking about our dog and his latest idea for a book, he seems almost compelled to ask, “So what’s the weather like there […]
Speaking with US War Crimes Ambassador & ICC Chief Prosecutor about justice for Kony // IC CITIZEN
Last week, we were excited to report the Obama Administration’s announcement that three top LRA commanders — Joseph Kony, Okot Odhiambo, and Dominic Ongwen — were officially added to the State Department’s War Crimes Rewards Program. This enables the U.S. government to offer up to $5 million to anyone that provides information leading to the arrest or […]
Your studying abroad adventure begins here
Question: What’s better than getting an education? Answer: Studying abroad in Florence, Italy while getting an education. Question: How does one go about that? Answer: Select Study Abroad Our friends at Select Study Abroad provide students with the opportunity to see and explore Italy stress-free, while accumulating college credit. It’s all-inclusive: college-level courses, 4-star hotel accommodations, travel […]
DETAILS // Fourth Estate Leadership Summit
The Fourth Estate Leadership Summit is a four-day event for high schoolers, college students, and gap years who believe that promoting justice and basic human rights should be a priority for us all. If that describes you, apply and attend the Summit in Los Angeles this August. You can expect inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, new […]
Heroes get remembered but legends never die // a tribute to John Cleaver Kelly
Today we honor the memory of former Roadie John Kelly, who passed away on March 28, 2011. Below is a documentary about his life and is told through the words of his family, friends, and his own personal journals. The film was directed and narrated by his close friend John Tessitore. “I loved John. John loved […]
Making it a night to remember
Raise your virtual hand if you attended your high school prom. People tend to recount their prom experience for years & years afterwards (fine, I’m one of those people) and the big night has become more or less a rite of passage. Before graduating onto college loans and rent and bills comes a night full […]
To This Day: inspiration at its best
This is a story about beauty – the beauty of strength, of empowerment, of hope. It’s a story of not allowing your circumstances define where you will end up in life. It’s not about dwelling in your past, but of being free to create a future of positivity no matter what your story holds. But […]
A valentine for our donors
Our donors are the most incredible people we know. The work that we do is only possible because of their generosity. Period. There aren’t really words to fully describe how much we love them, but in an attempt to articulate our feelings, here are some thoughts: They are the Batman to our Robin, the Sherlock Holmes to […]
…And we’re freezing
As residents of Southern California, we’re not used to the cold weather that has plagued us this past month. We’re legitimately freezing and not ashamed of our use of blankets, space heaters, hot beverages, and incessant complaining. Here are some of our staff members trying to function in our office that has now reached temperatures […]
Watch it, love it, thank me later
Tell me you’ve seen New Girl. I woke up this morning thinking about last night’s episode, which solidified that it is indeed my favorite show, and decided that since I manage IC’s blog, I get to write about whatever I want. Welcome. The show follows Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and her three male roommates (played by […]