“Freedom of Expression” was the theme for The New Hollywood’s Benefit on Sunday for Free the Slaves—and they couldn’t have expressed it better. With rousing tributes to Marvin Gaye, Christina Aguilera, and Maya Angelou, the group sang, danced, and shimmied their way across a performance worthy of Broadway.

Get ready! On October 23, the New Hollywood Women’s Goal Group will be hosting their first-ever performance benefit entitled “Free to Express”  to raise money for Free the Slaves.
TNH is asking for a $27 dollar donation, in honor of the 27 million people in slavery  today.

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Big, philanthropic gestures have traditionally flowed more steadily from the heart of the arts world than design. But that is changing as the industry looks outside of its normal sphere of influence to improve lives, as well as architecture and home decor, through projects ranging from cheap eyeglasses and playgrounds to fund-raisers.
"The fundamentals of design are about serving everyone," says Swiss designer Yves Behar. "It's crucial to show that good design can go beyond luxury items. There is a world of need for good design solutions that change people's lives."

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