GenOn to Close Coal Fired Plant in Virginia by 2012
GenON, an electrical utility company based in Virginia, has announced they are closing a coal-fired plant by October of 2012. They are closing this plant after tremendous pressure from citizen…
Lady Gaga Wins Best Video With a Message For “Born This Way”
Lady Gaga won the "Best Video With a Message" award at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards show on Sunday for her song "Born This Way", a song that speaks…
Tom Morello Launches “Justice Tour”
The Nightwatchman, and Tim McIlrath have joined forces and are launching the"Justice Tour", which will be swinging through Madison, Flint, and Cleveland. The tour will feature songs from Tom's current release,…
Libyan-American Rapper Reacts to Rebel Takeover With Music
From WNYC.org: Marlon Bishop - WNYC Culture Producer Libyan-American hip-hop artist Khaled M is celebrating the news that rebel forces have entered Tripoli with new music. For a few months,…
Young Pakistanis turn to music to beat bombers
By Agence France-Presse Sunday, August 21st, 2011 -- 10:20 am LAHORE, Pakistan — Against a backdrop of militant bombs and bullets, wealthy young Pakistanis are turning to the beat of modern…
African Musicians Unite for “Africans Act 4 Africa” Campaign to Fight Famine
Well known African musicians, bands and poets have come together for the campaign, "Africans Act 4 Africa" to help raise awareness and funds for the worsening famine problem in East…
Bob Marley Family Releases Song to Help East Africa in “I’m Gonna Be Your Friend” Campaign
Bob Marley's song, "High Tide or Low Tide" has been released by "Save The Children" to raise awareness and much needed funds for East Africa's desperate situation, for the…
Rapper will.i.am Launches i.am.FIRST to Say “Science is Rock and Roll”!
Rapper will.i.am has launched a campaign called "i.am.FIRST: Science is Rock and Roll" to promote science and technology, and has used his own money to air a special on ABC…
MTV Creates Award for Videos Featuring Social Activism
MTV has announced it will be adding a new category for videos that featured a positive social message or raised awareness of issues that are important to today's youth…