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As the Captain of the Afghan Dreamers, Education Cannot Wait Global Champion Somaya Faruqi led the team to victory at robotics competitions around the world, built a ventilator out of car parts, and eventually fled the country. Today she continues her bold advocacy to ensure education for all of Afghanistan’s children.
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‘Rule Breakers’ Movie Launches in Advance of International Women’s Day Highlighting the Courage and Hope of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team

Press Release – 07 March 2025 – New York – – Angel Studios’ new feature film‘Rule Breakers’ – launching in theaters across the United States, Canada, South Africa and Sri Lanka today – highlights the hope, courage and resilience of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team. The film charts the inspiring journey of the team, known as the Afghan Dreamers (trailer available here). When their innovation draws global … Continue reading ‘Rule Breakers’ Movie Launches in Advance of International Women’s Day Highlighting the Courage and Hope of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team

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MOPOP and Color Farm Impact Announce Partnership Through Power of Pop Culture Series

Partnership will amplify pop culture as an educational tool to make learning more accessible and engaging October 08, 2024 – SEATTLE – The Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) and Color Farm Impact, an innovation and social impact non-profit dedicated to improving representation in media, have joined forces in an ongoing partnership aimed at promoting pop culture as an educational tool. The partnership kicks off with the Power … Continue reading MOPOP and Color Farm Impact Announce Partnership Through Power of Pop Culture Series

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Impact Crew Partners With Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix to Modernize Production Hiring

Source (VARIETY) Impact Crew will team up with Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix to improve how productions source and hire crew talent. “We’re thrilled to be working with two of the most innovative studios in the industry to optimize the way that global productions assemble, hire, and onboard the incredible crew talent who bring stories to life,” Impact Crew co-founder and CEO Tyler Mitchell said … Continue reading Impact Crew Partners With Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix to Modernize Production Hiring

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Disney Names Adam Smith Chief Product & Technology Officer, Disney Entertainment & ESPN

BURBANK, Calif. – Adam Smith has been named Chief Product & Technology Officer, Disney Entertainment and ESPN (NYSE: DIS), it was announced today by Disney Entertainment Co-Chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden and ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro. “Disney has built and nurtured an unparalleled portfolio of brands bringing joy and delight to fans of all ages, thanks to a culture of creativity that embraces innovation” … Continue reading Disney Names Adam Smith Chief Product & Technology Officer, Disney Entertainment & ESPN

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ASM Global Promotes Melissa Wasson to General Manager of State Farm Stadium

LOS ANGELES – ASM Global — the world’s No.1 development and full-service venue company — has promoted 19-year State Farm Stadium veteran Melissa Wasson to general manager of the storied Glendale, Arizona, facility. “Her decades of in-depth experience will prove invaluable as she continues creating unparalleled memorable experiences that thrill locals and visitors. We are confident there is no one more qualified or better positioned to … Continue reading ASM Global Promotes Melissa Wasson to General Manager of State Farm Stadium

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