Karama C. Neal
Living in Little Rock, AR
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Published Content: 179
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On AC since: 02.21.07
Bio:
Karama C. Neal is the editor of "So what can I do," the public service weblog promoting ethics in action
Karama C. Neal is the editor of "So what can I do," the public service weblog promoting ethics in action
Education/Experience:
PhD MA
PhD MA
Interests:
social justice
social justice
Motto:
"Be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Ghandi
"Be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Ghandi
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1.7 million children in Uganda have lost one or both parents to AIDS. Nyaka AIDS Orphans School educates these children in Nyakagyezi village and prepares them for the future.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 9/5/2009
There are 79,000 U.S. patients waiting for an organ transplant, and almost 3,000 new patients are added to the waiting list each month. Ten percent of those are children.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 7/25/2009
Studies show that ninety percent of the global disease burden affects developing countries while just ten percent of global research and development funds are used to development of treatments and vaccines for those diseases.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 7/25/2009
The "co-wash" may sound strange at first but you won't think so after you try it! My hair has never been softer or stronger and my hair care routine is faster than ever!
By Karama C. Neal | Published 7/25/2009
Double-strand (or double-stranded) twists are a wonderful style for natural hair. They're simple to do, can last for weeks, and are easy on your hair You only need an inch or more of hair to do it!
By Karama C. Neal | Published 7/25/2009
Blood donation information for five countries on four continents.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 7/13/2009
Choose Juneteenth - or any day - to begin the liberating process of recognizing and cultivating your own freedom
By Karama C. Neal | Published 6/24/2009
Give blood. Earn points. Win prizes. SAVE LIVES!
By Karama C. Neal | Published 6/24/2009
An ode to soy milk and a musing on shoes.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 6/13/2009
Kiva now offers the opportunity to fund microloans in the US. Read on to learn now to become a lender of get money for your small business.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 6/13/2009
During this year's Marrowthon, you can join the national marrow registry for free. You could be the one to save a life!
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/25/2009
Need food, housing, employment, or health care? 211 - by phone and online - is your source for local social services. You can also find ways to offer help.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/18/2009
1 Well helps facilitates a partnership between donors and residents of poor communities to build life-sustaining project that enable people to earn a living wage.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/18/2009
Support these two organizations that help Sudanese refugees settle in the United States
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/13/2009
Support these eight organization that help Sudanese refugees and internally displaced people.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/13/2009
Just send a card to reduce unwanted bulk mail.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/25/2009
Have you ever wondered what happens to beautiful old trees the are knocked down by tornados, high winds, hurricanes, cars or something else? What if we could use those trees?
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/25/2009
The mission of Earth911 is to make every day Earth Day.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/25/2009
Call 2 Recycle will take your rechargeable batteries off your hands.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/25/2009
Just because you can't use it, doesn't mean it's trash.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/25/2009
We all want to do the right thing, so take the extra step to make sure you doing all the good you expect.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/25/2009
Residents in communities that use RecycleBank get rewards in the form of Recycle Bank Points. These points can be redeemed for coupons for various goods and service. Basically, the more you recycle, the more rewards you earn.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/25/2009
Some companies will buy your old electronics to recycle them.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/25/2009
Biocomposting reactors use environmentally friendly microorganisms to transform food waste, paper, and biodegradable plastic into water and carbon dioxide.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/25/2009
Try these four steps to declutter your home and the earth.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/25/2009
Unbleached paper and cloth products are easier on the environment.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/25/2009
Enzyme-based drain cleaners are the safer way to clean your drain and keep it clean.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/25/2009
What happens to all those goods you've been so dutifully recycling? There are numerous companies that offer useful and creative products made from recycled goods.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/25/2009
Volunteer to help law enforcement solve cold cases involving unexplained disappearances and unidentified victims.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/18/2009
VITA volunteers help people of low- and moderate-income file their taxes and keep more of the money they earn.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/13/2009
National Adoption Day raises awareness about the thousands of children in foster care waiting to find a permanent loving family.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/7/2009
Wondering what to give the person who has everything? How about UNICEF gifts? They save lives!
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/7/2009
Learn about HIV/AIDS, how to prevent its transmission, and how to support those who are living positive.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/7/2009
Visit sowhatcanido.blogspot.com for ways to celebrate Barack Obama's election with service to our neighbors.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/7/2009
Lotsa Helping Hands is the easy way to organize volunteers for a project, caregivers for a loved one in need, and friends for an outing.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/7/2009
The Scene of the 1957 integration crisis in Little Rock, Arkansas, is now a National Historic site. But it's still a school!
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/31/2009
Cycling, Hiking, Swimming, Boating, Soaking, and Digging for Diamonds in Arkansas
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/31/2009
Travel to Little Rock, Arkansas, by road, rail, or sky.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/31/2009
"Finding Freedom Through Faith" was a message for Women's Day at Summerhill AME Church in Rome, Georgia on September 15, 2005, Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Streator, Pastor.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/29/2009
"Think Globally, Act Locally, Pray Ceaselessly: A Christian's Approach to Globalization" was a message for Missionary Sunday at Bethel AME Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas on March 29, 2009.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/29/2009
Try these six tips to make your move a green one.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/5/2009
Invest in a MicroPlace microloan and get sweets for your sweetheart, interest on your investment, and the satisfaction of know you are helping end poverty.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 2/5/2009
Help children learn by providing educational materials in classrooms across the United States. You choose the class. You choose the amount. You make the difference in a child's education.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 1/26/2009
Installing new carpet? Recycle the old with members of the Carpet America Recovery Effort.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 1/22/2009
Learn how you can listen, record, and share your conversations with family members.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 1/22/2009
Is what you think you know about race supported by science? How might your behavior change if what you thought was true turned out to be false?
By Karama C. Neal | Published 1/22/2009
If you ever come into a sum of money, especially one that is meaningful to you, consider starting a foundation. There are several ways you can participate in long-term charitable giving with less money than you probably think.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 1/22/2009
There are numerous challenges to keeping family land in the family. This article offers four strategies for maintaining family land and peace in the family.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 1/22/2009
Wouldn't it be great to be able to have an automotive fuel supply separate from big oil? We'll now you can. Check out these options for making your own biofuel.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 11/8/2008
Here's how your vote counts, even when a candidate is unopposed. So make sure you vote - every position, every election.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 11/4/2008
Try these six ways to prepare for and do well in school while being of service to your community and the world.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 9/4/2008
Microloans can help entrepreneurs in the US and around the world.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 8/28/2008
Open access journals increase access to scholarly work and can have similar levels of quality, prestige, and copyright protection as traditional journals.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 8/28/2008
Eating less meat can be a great way to save money, improve health, and protect the environment.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 8/28/2008
Tips and resources on how to run for an win political office, an excellent way to serve your community.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 8/28/2008
Generate support from friends, colleagues, family and others and win $10,000 for your business.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 8/28/2008
If you have recently cut off your locks or perm, and/or want to explore the beauty and ease of short natural hair, try the "corporate" 'fro, the free form 'fro, double strand twists, single strand twists, and the twist out. These are great choices for short natural hair.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 7/17/2008
Support your local community foundations and let your dollars work where you are.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/14/2008
Now almost anyone can do CPR and save a life.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/14/2008
Choose socially and environmentally sustainable palm fronds for Palm Sunday.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/13/2008
Check out these video games that focus on resolving social and other real-world problems.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/4/2008
National Teacher Day is celebrated on Tuesday in the first full week in May
By Karama C. Neal | Published 2/26/2008
Six common excuses are often given by people who don't want to get involved with social change. Read on to find ways to stop making excuses and start making a positive difference in our world.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 2/23/2008
Take college and graduate-level classes in almost any topic from over 100 universities and other institutions around the world through the OpenCourseWare project.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 2/17/2008
Consider these six methods for integrating networking skills into your everyday life. It can really make a difference in your career.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 2/12/2008
Volunteer to read textbooks, newspapers and other material to people who are blind, dyslexic, or have low vision or other print disabilities. You can also support this work in other ways some requiring only a few minutes a day.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 2/12/2008
Celebrate your love without harming others by planning a socially-responsible Valentine's Day. Here are seven ways to get started.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 2/7/2008
Preparing for the SAT? Getting ready for a job transition? Want to impress your friends? Try one of these ten ways to improve your vocabulary. And they are all free!
By Karama C. Neal | Published 2/7/2008
Help raise money for your favorite charity by entering the America's Giving Challenge by January 31, 2008.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 1/30/2008
The public service weblog promoting ethics in action has a new way to publicize efforts to serve.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 1/30/2008
How to stop fat, oil, and grease from causeing sewage back-ups and flooding.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 1/7/2008
Volunteer with a veterans service agency in your area.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 1/7/2008
CNN not only reports the news, they show how individuals can make a positive difference in the news story.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 1/3/2008
Resources to help you recognize and do the right thing.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/22/2007
Plants can help prevent sick building syndrome.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/22/2007
Take the stairs to increase incidental exercise.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/22/2007
Register on the federal Do Not Call list to reduce calls from telemarketers.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/22/2007
Outward Bound may be the way to build character in your organization.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/22/2007
The first week in March is "Send One Suit" for Dress for Success.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/22/2007
Your unused frequent flyer miles can help a person in need.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/22/2007
Volunteer with Geekcorps to offer your technical expertise around the world.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/22/2007
Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity to provide affordable homes for those who need them around the world.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/22/2007
Participating in research is a great way to be of service to science and your community.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/21/2007
Learn to recognize and report slavery or human trafficking.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/21/2007
Give 1% of your resources to make our world more livable.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/21/2007
The Hands On Network facilitates volunteerism across the US and around the world.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/21/2007
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation can keep a friend alive until help arrives. Learn how to do it.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/21/2007
December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. Designate a sober driver and keep everyone safe.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/21/2007
Some tips on respectful and egalitarian interaction with people of all abilities.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/19/2007
Cut It Out is a national program that trains beauticians, hair stylists, and other salon professionals to recognize signs of domestic violence and safely refer their clients to local resources.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/13/2007
Make the most of your money by joining a credit union.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/13/2007
One Laptop Per Child offers you the opportunity to give a laptop to a child in the economically developing world, and get one for yourself or your child.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/13/2007
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Use these resources to learn more and get help.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/9/2007
Energy Star products make it easy to choose and use energy efficient products.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/9/2007
The National Furniture Bank Association provide an socially and enviromentally reponsible way to donate furniture.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/9/2007
Freerice.com donates rice to people in need for every vocabulary word you know.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/7/2007
Most people try to quit smoking more than once before they succeed. Use these tips and tools to stop smoking and make this time the charm!
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/5/2007
Online charity "malls" make a donation to charity with every purchase!
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/4/2007
Mosquito nets prevent the spread of malaria and save lives, all for only $10.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/4/2007
echoDonations.org makes it possible people to make donations of as little at $25 to their favorite charities and to earn interest for the rest of their life on the tax-deductible gift.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 12/4/2007
Peer to peer lending provides a new take on socially responsible investing. Both borrowers and lenders can benefit from P2P services.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 11/26/2007
Supermarket redlining limits the ability to "Eat Local". An Atlanta perspective.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 11/2/2007
Bottled water creates waste and pollution and is no better than tap.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 10/22/2007
Tips on reusing household waste water.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 10/16/2007
Reducing the margins and other free and fast ways to save money, paper and the environment.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 9/25/2007
There are numerous resources online with ideas to help you make a positive difference in our world.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 9/19/2007
Donate your new or gently worn shoes to those who could really use them.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 7/12/2007
Participate in this year's Souper Bowl of Caring by donating time, food, or money to fight hunger.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 7/12/2007
From printers to paper, tires to trees, Earth911's recycling center locator makes every day Earth Day.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 6/27/2007
Resources to write a ethical will and leave a more important inheritance.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 6/21/2007
A guide to purchasing carbon offsets to compensate for the carbon emissions we generate in daily life.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 6/21/2007
Find stations in your area that sell E85, biodiesel and other alternative fuels for your flex fuel vehicle, diesel vehicle, or alternative fuel vehicle (AFV).
By Karama C. Neal | Published 6/14/2007
Local resources to help you spay, neuter, and care for your best friend.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 6/11/2007
Local ways to fight hunger in the United States. June 5 is Hunger Awareness Day. May 12 is Stamp Out Hunger Day.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/18/2007
Simple things you can do to create a more economically just world.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/15/2007
Resources to find great local foods.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/10/2007
Numerous programs exist to recycle printer cartridges and toner, some to benefit education or your favorite charity.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/4/2007
DNA has helped free 200 unjustly imprisoned people so far. You can help free others by understanding justice and supporting innocence projects.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/4/2007
Donate, rather than sell, your timeshare, and it will support your favorite nonprofit.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/4/2007
Choose cards and gifts that give twice, like charity gift certificates and social justice greeting cards.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/2/2007
Here is everything you need to know to recycle after the holiday season, from regifting to card and tree recycling.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 5/2/2007
Resources for fire safety and volunteer firefighting
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/28/2007
There are numerous resources to improve literacy and encourage reading.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/28/2007
Information on numerous long-term service opportunities.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/28/2007
Identify local HIV testing sites that offer free, reduced-cost, fast, or anonymous testing. Find opportunities to help stop the spread of HIV and support people living with HIV/AIDS.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/24/2007
Contact information for your national, state and local elected officials and media outlets.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/24/2007
Ways to donate excess office equipment, frequent flyer miles, and more.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/23/2007
Try biodiesel and WVO, sustainable, less-polluting alternatives for your diesel engine.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/23/2007
Redlining denies or limits goods and services to certain populations
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/23/2007
Smart ways to give until it helps.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/20/2007
Statistics and advice on sexual assault.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/15/2007
Have you ever wondered what folks did before dollars, pounds, cedis, yen, shillings, pesos, and such made us bound to money?
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/12/2007
Three different ways to get the cash you need.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/12/2007
Green burials, body donation, and other ways to responsibly and respectfully care for the dead.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/12/2007
Resources for socially-responsible investing (SRI)
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/12/2007
Help solve large world problems by taking small steps in the right direction, focusing on your community, your network, yourself.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/12/2007
Living wills, organ donations, and other ways to make bioethics personal
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/11/2007
Seatcheck.org lists sites for free child safety seat inspections around the country.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/11/2007
Several programs that pay portions of your loans in exchange for service
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/11/2007
Seven things you can do to end the killing and stop the suffering in Darfur.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/11/2007
There are many ways to celebrate your marriage is a socially-responsible manner.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/11/2007
Here are several fun ways to make a difference this Halloween.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/7/2007
Five real ways to help end breast cancer
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/7/2007
Three children die every day from abuse in the home. Here's how to help.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/1/2007
Service dogs assist blind people, deaf people, those with mobility challenges, and many others.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/1/2007
Cloth diapers and cloth napkins make a comeback!
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/1/2007
Microloans and livestock donations help families change their lives for the better.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/1/2007
Stethoscopes, wheelchairs, canes, and other medical equipment can be donated for worldwide distribution.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 4/1/2007
Unwearable athletic shoes are ground up to make atheletic sufaces for kids in underserved communities.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/26/2007
Human trafficking is slavery. Learn how to recognize and report it.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/23/2007
Donate you hair to children who've lost their own.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/23/2007
Synthetic oils and oil recycling programs are good for your car and good for the environment
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/23/2007
There are many ways to fight classism, but we must first acknowledge it.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/23/2007
Charitable web searches and distributed computing are just a few of the many ways to use your computer to create positive social change.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/22/2007
Abuse of of children, elders, animals, and others is connected. Here's how to help.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/22/2007
Numerous organizations help service-minded travelers enjoy vacations with a purpose.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/21/2007
Wistleblower have initiated numerous protections and reductions in waste. If you witness misconduct, learn how to report it and protect yourself using wistleblower legislation, the Freedom of Information Act and local "Sunshine" laws.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/21/2007
Boost Mobile Rock Corps and Essence "Take back the music" connect music with social change.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/21/2007
Virtual volunteer opportunites exist around the world and allow us to serve in valuable ways.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/20/2007
There are several ways to recycle e-waste, necessary to preserve the environment and our health.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/20/2007
Honor people born on March 25th with service to great causes.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/20/2007
Numerous 12-step program exist to help those with life-damaging addictions and those who love them.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/15/2007
You can help stop domestic violence.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/15/2007
Dress for Success and the Women's Bioethics Project make clothing donations easy and worthwhile.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/15/2007
Three ways to support the troops
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/15/2007
Plastic bags should be recycled to prevent waste and environmental degradation.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/14/2007
Visit click to donate sites to make free donations to great causes.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/13/2007
World Water Day is the perfect time to consider our use of water.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/13/2007
Review of "The Revolution: A Field Manual for Changing Your World"
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/9/2007
You too can fight antibiotic resistence!
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/5/2007
You don't need much money or even much time to make real difference in someone's life.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/1/2007
The birth of your child can savr another child's life.
By Karama C. Neal | Published 3/1/2007
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