Learning to Use the "P" Word Safely at the Office
There’s no keeping politics out of the office! So, we all need to find ways to keep the office from turning into one of those family holiday dinners when politics come up and all hell breaks loose! I learned a lot about how to use the “P” word at the office safely and productively!
"Giffed" For the Very First Time!
The Michael Stars is on a giffing spree and it’s fun, informative, and all about the future of our country!
International Day of the Girl Child - 2020 - Powerful Agents of Change
Information on this year’s International Day of the Girl Child and organizations Suzanne supports.
Generations of Gloria Steinem and the Secret to Her Enduring Relevance
The Glorias isn’t really about Gloria. It’s about the beginning and evolution of one of the most important movements of the 20th century and now the 21st.
Your Voice, Your Power, Your Vote, Your Right! - Get Reliable Voting Info
There’s too much misinformation out there about voting. Here are some reliable sites that provide all you need to know about registering to vote, how to vote, and your voting rights.
“You have power” - Inside the Activists Studio™ with LaTosha Brown
LaTosha Brown is the co-founder of Black Voters Matter Fund, a power building southern based civic engagement organization that played an instrumental role in the 2017 Alabama U.S. Senate race. In this interview, the award-winning organizer, strategist and activist reveals what drives her to keep fighting the good fight.
“This is really the first youth-led election!" - Inside the Activists Studio™ with Maria Teresa Kumar, Voto Latino
For Maria Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of Voto Latino, it’s a full sprint to election day. We caught up with her to learn more about what keeps her going. She answers our questions in “Inside The Activists Studio”.
“What's at stake right now is the future of democracy in our country!” Inside the Activists Studio™ - Jaquie Algee and Vanessa Wruble, MarchOn
Jaquie Algee, Vanessa Wruble, and the team at March On are all in on voter registration. They took a moment to tell us more about why they do what they do in our first “Inside the Activists Studio” Q&A.
Women’s Equality Day 2020 – You Still Gotta Fight for the Right to Vote
You’ve gotta fight for the right to… vote, even in 2020. I am supporting three organizations, led by four amazing women, that are taking up that fight for people of color.
Getting into Good Trouble... Again! Engaging a New Generation of Voters
#TheTeeInVote campaign collaboration with Gloria Steinem back in December 2019 is a bucket list moment for me. She co-created a collection of limited-edition tees, scrunchies & masks with Michael Stars. 50,000 of sales will benefit Black Voters Matter, MarchOn, and Voto Latino - innovative grassroots organizations, working to increase voter registration and turnout, We had to postpone launch because of the pandemic, but are so excited to share it with you now!
Risking Principal over Principles to StopHateforProfit
Risking principal over principles — the tough choices we make to stay true to our values as a company.
The Poor People's Campaign - A Revival That’s Too Big to Fit Under One Tent!
I am ready for a rousing revival meeting! One that inspires all of us to fulfill our moral obligation to end the racial, economic and social disparities that keep millions in poverty across our country. Good news. There’s one happening June 20, 202. Already, word is out that this is expected to be the largest gathering of moral and religious leaders, and poor and low-wealth people, since the civil rights movements of the 60s.
The Shadow Pandemic: Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is being called a "shadow pandemic". COVID-19 is creating a pressure cooker environment that is causing a dramatic increase in domestic violence in the United States and across the world. We've been long time supporters of advocacy organizations for domestic violence survivors and became alarmed when we saw this surge. This article shares ways in which you can help.
Unmasking Our Potential
Michael Stars’ transformation into a mini-production house for non-medical masks taught its leader some valuable lessons.