Posts Tagged "PETA"

Centre for Media & Celebrity Studies – October News

Posted by on Oct 4, 2016 in Critic's Area | 0 comments

Proud of Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) Board Member & Save Movement Founder Dr Anita Krajnc for testifying at her trial and contesting criminalization of giving water to slaughtered animals at Ontario Court of Justice yesterday. Special thanks to PETA President Ingrid NewKirk for joining us at court and speaking to the media. Watch CTV and Global News:  http://globalnews.ca/news/2978511/trial-resumes-for-woman-who-gave-water-to-pigs-headed-for-slaughterhouse/ Also, thanks to Celebrity Chat Producer Dr Jackie Raphael for sharing my media interview on social justice and...

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Barcelona CFP 2016 Bridging Gaps: What are the media, publicists & celebrities selling?

Posted by on Nov 8, 2015 in Critic's Area | 0 comments

Public personalities hold the power to draw attention to products, services, and charities through their endorsement. Celebrity activists, for example, can help to change the world. From Elizabeth Taylor to George Clooney, celebrities have proven that their status can help raise awareness and funds for issues such as aids, poverty and global warming. However, many activists have also gained fame by standing up for their beliefs such as Harvey Milk, Dian Fossey, Malala Yousafzai, and Rosa Parks, thereby bridging gaps between celebrity activists and activists as celebrities. Thanks to social...

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