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Without taxation there may be no representation, conclude Raymond Douglas and David Duvenaud https://t.co/lAQJ3PzdFt ...

[Music] What if I told you there was a magical formula that you could use to make your schools your offices, your communities a better place. Well, I've got something even better than magic because it's real. In fact, it sounds a lot like science.It's called alchemy, or more precisely, human alchemy. And I believe it's the key to bringing growth, innovation, and greater community connection here in Brighton and beyond. But before I go into what human alchemy is, I want to tell you how human alchemy came to ...

Today I am honored to share that I'll be representing Palestine at Miss Universe 2025. I carry this role with deep responsibility. It's more than a title. We are more than our struggle.We are women with dreams, talents, and a powerful voice to offer the. ...

Representation in Film - The speaker discusses the impact of orientalist ideologies on the portrayal of Middle Eastern and Muslim identities in film, leading to stereotypes and "othering" [1] - USC Annenberg study reveals that Muslims, representing approximately 25% of the global population, only account for 16% of characters in top 200 films, with nearly 40% of these characters perpetuating violence and less than 25% being Muslim women in submissive roles [1] - The speaker highlights that over 50% of primary/secondary Muslim characters are immigrants, almost 90% speak English with an accent or not at all, and over 75% wear faith-related clothing, primarily portrayed in Middle East/North Africa settings, with less than 1% in the United States [1] - According to the Institute of Social Policy and Understanding, 9% of terrorism is labeled as Islamic terrorism, receiving 770% more media coverage than non-Muslim perpetrators, despite the majority of American domestic terrorist fatalities being attributed to white supremacists [1] - FBI data indicates a 357% increase in racially motivated domestic terrorism cases from 2013 to 2021, with the number more than doubling between 2020 and 2021 [1] Diverse Audiences and Film Success - UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report indicates that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and female moviegoers significantly supported the theatrical industry in 2023 and 2024 [7][8] - Films like Super Mario Brothers and Transformers had over 60% diverse audiences, while Guardians of the Galaxy exceeded 51% [7] - In 2024, Despicable Me 4 and Inside Out 2 had over 70% BIPOC audiences, and Deadpool and Wolverine had over 65% [8] - Nine out of the top 10 films featured approximately 30% BIPOC cast, and five of the top 10 films had over 40% female cast [8] "Americanish" Film Case Study - "Americanish," a Muslim romantic comedy, won 26 awards, was featured in 50 film festivals worldwide, and was distributed by Sony International, demonstrating the potential for success of diverse stories [9] - The film faced challenges in securing support initially, with many rejections from wealthy businessmen, but found success when pitched to Muslim women investors, with the majority of investors being Muslim women and 100% from the US and UK Muslim community [2][3] Initiatives and Future Directions - Organizations like the Islamic Scholarship Fund, Muslim Public Affairs Council, Hollywood Bureau, Pillars Fund, and the Door Duke Building Bridges Program are working to support Muslim storytellers [10] - The Gina Davis Institute, Muslim Casting, and the Pillars Fund collaborated to create the "Surviving to Thriving" onscreen representation test to evaluate portrayals of Muslim women [11] - The speaker emphasizes the need for authentic representation, honest voices behind the camera, and questioning surface-level portrayals to create meaningful change [5][16]

[Music] [Applause] Today I'm going to talk to you about children. These are children who have my heart and I hope that they will have yours too. These are children whose parents have trusted me with their stories. They trust that I have traveled halfway around the world to tell these stories to you in hopes that we can change the narrative for these kids. I'm telling you this because I'm going to trust you with their stories. Also, you see, these are kids who don't see themselves in the places that matter. ...

Hi everyone and thank you so much for making the time and it's almost over. You're at the very last speaker and hopefully I will give you enough data to know how to work together. So I'm a little bit emotional today.I'm going to end this talk about why. But I truly believe in the Nordic dream. Oh, how I believe in the Nordic dream where the streets are paved with gender equality and we have clean air and opportunity to go around.We have free healthc care, education. What more is there to wish for. Oh, how I ...

Historical Context & Representation - The report highlights the under-recognition of female inventors, noting a 2019 UK poll where only 49% of British adults could name a female inventor [4] - From 1790 to 1930, less than 5% of US patents listed a female inventor, often due to societal barriers [5] - The narrative emphasizes that the absence of representation in science and innovation reinforces outdated beliefs and hinders societal progress [23] - The report cites examples of online comments reflecting gender bias and the undervaluation of women's contributions [24] - A review of UK science curricula revealed male scientists were mentioned 40 times more than female scientists, highlighting educational disparities [25] Specific Inventors & Inventions - Mary Anderson invented windshield wipers, a safety feature now taken for granted [1][2] - Margaret Knight designed a machine to create flat-bottomed paper bags, a design still used today, and successfully defended her invention in court [6][7] - Gladys West's calculations laid the foundation for accurate GPS technology [13][14] - Mariam al-Astrulabi perfected the astrolabe, advancing astronomy and navigation during the Islamic Golden Age [15][16] - Alice H Parker patented a design for one of the first central heating systems powered by natural gas [18] - Patricia Bath invented laser technology for cataract removal [20] - Stephanie Kwolek invented Kevlar, used in bulletproof vests [20] - Hedy Lamarr's frequency hopping technology enabled modern wireless communication [22]