Update: July 13, 2014 World Cup Finals! Congratulations to Germany, who just won in extra time against Argentina to take the honor at The World Cup 2014. From media literacy lessons on what's left out in news coverage, showing a brighter side of Rio vs the underbelly of tough truths (expecting even more 'best foot forward' coverage for the 2016 Olympics ahead) to the heartening … [Read more...]
One World Futbol: Where Do The Children Play? Anywhere.
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Beijing Olympics: Will Youth Tune In, Opt Out, or Turn On?
Talk about ‘Good Will Hunting’… If I were a PR person handling the athlete/activist bounce out of Joey Cheek, I’d be mumbling to myself with my head in my hands about now. Just as the world was struggling to ‘turn the other cheek’ and embrace the Olympic Oath in the name of global good will, the Chinese embassy tosses outspoken … [Read more...]
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