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The Andrew Goodman Foundation presents Rise Up Weekend
June 18, 2021
The 2020 election saw significant increases in the Youth Vote. But attacks on voter participation have dramatically increased, with youth and voters of color a frequent target. Find out more about what one Puffin Grantee is doing about it. We’re proud co-sponsors of the Andrew Goodman Foundation’s National Civic Leadership Read More
The Puffin Spotlight: May 2021
May 31, 2021
Issue 04: Human Rights ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Project In 2011, Perry Rosenstein, Founder and President of The Puffin Foundation, began a major new initiative in partnership with The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives, the ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Project (HRP). The award honors the International Brigades and all those who fought against fascism during the Read More
Memorial Day Weekend Hours
May 28, 2021
Happy Memorial Day! We hope you have a fun and safe weekend. Puffin’s virtual offices will be closed Monday, May 31. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday. If you are looking for something to do this weekend tune into our Open Mic tomorrow at 12pm. Learn how to stream Read More
Ari Berman/MotherJones Reports on Voter Suppression Leaked Video
May 14, 2021
Who’s behind the push to restrict voting across the U.S.? Ari Berman‘s must-read piece pulls back the curtain on the legal and financial muscle behind many of these efforts. Puffin is proud to support the investigative journalism of Mother Jones and has been a long-time supporter of the country’s preeminent Read More
How to Stream PCF Events
May 13, 2021
All events are in Eastern Time. YouTube Visit our YouTube Channel here, save this link for all events! For a direct link to each event’s video visit the individual event pages on our website. Indie Lens Pop-Ups These films are stream on the OVEE platform. Click here to make sure Read More
The Puffin Spotlight: April 2021
April 28, 2021
Issue 03: Environmental Activism “So, I guess you save Puffins?” Well, no, we don’t. As many readers of this newsletter are probably aware, the Puffin Foundation was named after a citizen-led campaign to save these beloved seabirds. The story of the puffin represents not just our appreciation for the natural Read More
The 2021 Clara Lemlich Awards
April 21, 2021
If you missed it you can watch the 2021 award recording from May 10th below! A project of Labor Arts, the Clara Lemlich Awards for Social Activism recognize living legends, women no younger than 80 who have made tremendous contributions through their social, cultural, and political activism. Puffin salutes these remarkable Read More
Online Gala for 2021 ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Award
April 12, 2021
Just announced: Singer-songwriter and rabble-rouser, Billy Bragg will perform for the 2021 ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Award celebration on May 2nd. This year’s winner of the Award, My Brother’s Keeper, is being recognized for their work to eliminate health disparities among underserved, uninsured/underinsured, and other vulnerable populations and in recognition that health Read More
The Puffin Spotlight: March 2021
March 24, 2021
Issue 02: Women’s Rights The Puffin Foundation has a deep commitment not just to preserving history, but to demonstrating how the legacy of activism resonates with and informs our current moment. This work finds expression in monuments, awards, exhibits, and a multitude of grants, often in partnership with institutions such Read More
Black Lives Matter Mural Collage
March 4, 2021
On Tuesday members of the Teaneck Black Lives Matter Mural Committee presented Puffin with a certificate of appreciation and a photo collage of their mural located in Teaneck’s Votee Park. Puffin Foundation Executive Director Gladys Miller-Rosenstein, PCF Director Andrew Lee, and PCF Asst. Director Melissa Lynam were present to accept the Read More