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#WhileBlack is a visually striking documentary that examines how citizen journalism is being transformed, where memory, justice, and spectacle collide.

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The new must-see documentary #WhileBlack, co-directed by Sidney Fussell and Jennifer Holness, will make its SXSW premiere tonight at the Alamo Lamar 4, with a live introduction and Q&A immediately following. #While Black is in competition for the Documentary Feature Jury Award at the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas. Recognized globally as one of the premier festivals for launching groundbreaking films and new voices in storytelling, SXSW’s Documentary Feature Competition spotlights filmmakers tackling timely cultural and social issues through compelling cinematic storytelling.

#WhileBlack follows citizen journalists, including Diamond Reynolds and Darnella Frazier, whose cellphone videos from Minneapolis changed the national conversation around policing and accountability overnight. Viewed over 1.4 billion times in just 12 days, Darnella’s video sparked protests in more than 2,000 cities around the world. The documentary also weaves in Diamond Reynolds, who livestreamed the 2016 police killing of Philando Castile on Facebook Live, a moment that generated massive revenues for the platform. Today, she is fighting for copyright control of footage that reshaped her life.

The film offers a deeper look at the individuals behind the viral moments and the emotional and societal impact of documenting history in real time. “For me, this film is about the people behind the footage,” said co-director Jennifer Holness. “We all remember the videos that changed the conversation, but we rarely talk about what happens to the individuals who recorded them. These are ordinary people who suddenly find themselves at the center of history. #WhileBlack looks at their humanity, their courage, and the emotional cost of documenting truth in real time.”

Co-director Sidney Fussell said the film also explores the evolving role technology plays in shaping how these moments are shared. “We live in an era where a single phone can expose injustice to the world in seconds,” Fussell said. “But once that video enters the digital ecosystem, it moves through platforms, algorithms, and data systems that amplify it and shape how it’s seen. #WhileBlack looks at that intersection of technology, media, and accountability and asks us to think about what happens after those videos go viral.”

Experts like Allissa Richardson and Safiya Noble frame this new era of Black witnessing, where tech platforms hold rights to the very videos that document Black pain. They contrast this with earlier historical moments like Rodney King’s beating, when footage existed outside corporate ownership, underscoring the profound shift in who controls these narratives today. But it also laid bare the complex reality of “witnessing while Black,” where race, technology, and trauma intersect. Ultimately, this film is not only about justice, but it’s also about social media itself: who controls the narrative, who profits from it, and who is left to carry its weight.

As conversations around surveillance, public accountability, and citizen journalism continue to evolve, #WhileBlack arrives at SXSW as part of a global platform for stories that spark dialogue and deepen understanding. Listed below are details to attend #WhileBlack screenings at SXSW 2026:

SCREENING TIMES | #WHILEBLACK | DOCUMENTARY FEATURE COMPETITION
Friday, March 13 – 7:00 PM – Premiere Alamo Lamar 4 (Main Screen with Live Intro and Q&A) – invite only
Sunday, March 15 – 6:00 PM Alamo Lamar 1 (Additional Screen Added) + Lamar 3 (Main Screen with Live Intro and Q&A) – press slots available
Wednesday, March 18 – 2:30 PM – Rollins Theatre at The Long Center – Main Screen with Live Introduction and Q&A – press slots available

PRESS MATERIALS | Run Time: 113 Minutes

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“Uniting Communities Through the Global Game”

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Soccer has long been known as the world’s most popular sport, with billions of fans and players across the globe. The game can also serve as a powerful tool for humanitarian support. The inaugural event, “2026 Freedom To Play,” will take place in the Maryland District in East Jamaica on March 27th–29th, 2026. Eso Soccer and the Bridgeview Foundation aim to not only provide post-hurricane relief efforts, but also to improve soccer grounds, provide free youth and teen soccer tournaments, build a bus stop at the soccer field for public transit, and reintroduce the community to the space through celebration, education, and wellness.

The event will also feature two World Cup watch parties as Jamaica attempts to qualify for the 2026 tournament. During the event weekend, fans will gather to watch Jamaica face New Caledonia, with a potential matchup against DR Congo should Jamaica advance, creating a powerful moment of Jamaican football history within the local community.
The devastating effects of hurricanes have been felt by many communities around the Caribbean, including the Maryland District. In the aftermath of such disasters, it is crucial not only to provide immediate relief but also to invest in long-term solutions. This is where “Freedom To Play” comes in. The event will focus on improving the infrastructure of the community soccer field at Bridgeview Wonders, creating a safer and more accessible gathering space for local families, players, and supporters in the area.

The event weekend will bring the community together around the Bridgeview Wonders soccer field through a series of activities designed to celebrate the game and the culture surrounding it. Friendly matches featuring local youth and teen teams will take place alongside cultural performances and local food vendors, creating a vibrant gathering space for families and supporters. The program will also include education and wellness workshops focused on sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and mental health, reinforcing the role that sport can play in strengthening communities and inspiring young players.

Eso Soccer is guided by a mission to elevate lives through the power of the game. “2026 Freedom To Play” is an initiative designed to use soccer as a catalyst for positive community impact. The inaugural event in Maryland, Jamaica is just the beginning.

Co-Founder of EOS Soccer, Gavin Shippen, hopes to inspire others to use the power of soccer for humanitarian support and to help create a better world.
“We are looking forward to capturing the excitement that the World Cup brings as Jamaica tries to qualify for the finals. This is our first philanthropic project, and we have been putting all of our efforts into it,” states Shippen.
For more information and to support this cause, visit the event website:
www.EsoSoccer.com/jamaica-initiative

Through improving infrastructure, promoting the sport of soccer, and bringing communities together, “2026 Freedom To Play” reflects a commitment to strengthening communities through the game. Join the celebration March 27th–29th, 2026 in Maryland, Jamaica and be part of the mission to create change through soccer — one player, one team, one field, and one community at a time.
###About Eso Soccer & Building Towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Since 2017, Eso Soccer has been building toward the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the

United States, Canada, and Mexico. Over the past several years, the Eso Soccer team has secured

press access at major international tournaments—including the CONMEBOL Copa América, CAF Africa

Cup of Nations, and CONCACAF Gold Cup—capturing photos, videos, and interviews with players,

coaches, and fans from around the world.

Eso Soccer is also rooted in the local soccer community. Co-founder Gavin Shippen and Managing

Partner Luke Bernard both currently coach at the high school level in Arizona. Shippen serves as the

head coach of the Sedona Red Rock High School boys varsity team, which recently reached the

Arizona state championship match this past season. Bernard coaches the Mingus Union High

School girls varsity program in Cottonwood, Arizona. Their experience working directly with

student-athletes has helped shape Eso Soccer’s mission of using the game to create opportunities for

young players and communities around the world.

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Women leaders from California, Washington, and Canada gather March 15 in Marina del Rey for a Global Women Speakers brunch celebrating Women’s History Month.

MARINA DEL REY, CA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Women leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners from across Southern California as well as Washington and Canada are expected to gather waterfront on Sunday, March 15, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Courtyard by Marriott, Marina del Rey for a business brunch hosted by Global Women Speakers during Women’s History Month.

The event, titled the St. Patrick’s Day Business Brunch, is designed as a curated revenue, leadership and business gathering where women can expand professional relationships, exchange ideas, engage in conversations that convert and explore strategic collaborations in an intimate waterfront setting.
Founded by Dr. Tina D. Lewis, Global Women Speakers continues to build spaces where women entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals gain visibility while strengthening revenue generation, business acumen, leadership presence across industries.

Organizers say the brunch was created to address a growing need for intentional business environments where direct access, trusted conversations, and strategic introductions happen organically.

The audience will be equipped and empowered by dynamic speaker presentations and powerhouse panelists: Violet Hobokela, Nadine Zeinoun, Dr. Diane Eunice, Dr. Myrrie Hayes, Dr. Cozette White, and Diane Strand of JDS Studio. The afternoon experience will include leadership dialogue, networking opportunities, media visibility moments, and a formal brunch in the marina.

Featured guests and speakers represent business, media, entrepreneurship, community leadership and global expansion with discussions centered on growth, visibility, and creating new opportunities through aligned relationships.

The event also serves as a live lead-in to broader Global Women Speakers programming scheduled later this month, their historic international 72- hour non-stop virtual summit culminating Women’s History Month, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to elevating women’s voices locally and globally.
Attendance remains limited to preserve the quality of engagement and direct access among participants.

Event Information:
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Marina del Rey
Date: Sunday, March 15th
Time:12 PM – 4 PM
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Move & Care strengthens professional moving services in San Antonio, TX in 2026, helping local families and businesses relocate safely and stress free

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Move & Care today announced an expanded suite of professional moving services designed to streamline residential and commercial relocations for San Antonio residents in 2026. Building on its customer-first model, the company is enhancing scheduling flexibility, packing options and in-transit protection to deliver a more predictable, stress-free moving experience. Serving one of Texas’ fastest-growing metropolitan areas, Move & Care is tailoring its operations to meet rising demand for reliable movers in san antonio. The enhanced service offering focuses on punctual arrivals, transparent pricing and consistent communication from initial quote through final delivery, with the goal of reducing the most common pain points associated with local and long-distance moves. The company’s San Antonio team provides end-to-end support across apartments, single-family homes and office relocations, including careful handling of bulky furniture, fragile items and specialty equipment.

By combining professionally trained crews with modern trucks and protection materials, Move & Care aims to give customers confidence that their belongings are treated with care at every stage of the move. Recognizing that many customers now research and book services online, Move & Care has also strengthened its digital presence so residents can more easily compare options for professional movers, request tailored estimates and schedule moves that fit tight timelines. The company emphasizes clear, itemized quotes and proactive updates so customers know what to expect before moving day. As growth continues across Bexar County and surrounding communities, Move & Care is positioning its local operation as a dependable, full-service moving company san antonio residents can turn to for both routine and complex relocations. The 2026 service enhancements are intended to support families, young professionals and businesses navigating moves driven by new jobs, housing transitions and regional development. Move & Care’s approach centers on attentive customer service, careful handling practices and scalable solutions that can accommodate everything from small apartment moves to larger multi-day projects. With an expanded team and refined processes in San Antonio, the company seeks to simplify the logistics of moving so customers can focus on settling into their new homes and workplaces.

About Move and Care:

Move & Care is a professional moving company serving the greater San Antonio, Texas area with comprehensive residential and commercial moving solutions. The company focuses on providing reliable service, transparent pricing and attentive customer support for local and long-distance relocations. Its trained moving crews handle packing, loading, transportation and unloading for apartments, single-family homes, offices and specialty items, using modern equipment and protective materials to help safeguard customers’ belongings. Built around a customer-first philosophy, Move & Care aims to make each move as organized, efficient and stress-free as possible for individuals, families and businesses throughout San Antonio and surrounding communities.

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Worship Leader & Singer-Songwriter thurane launches new Single, “Lift Him Up” on April 10, 2026. To be included in the forthcoming “Lift Him Up” E.P.

YOUNGTOWN, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Following the release of thurane’s : authentic worship : E.P., his new material (including previously released Singles “Big House”, “Redeemer” & “Lead Me To the Cross”) serves up a fresh expression of Worship music at a time when current, more popular offerings seem like carbon copies of today’s latest flavor of the month.

“The American troubadour has slowly built a wholesome Christian brand that pays the highest homage to God, using fitting lyrical theming to uplift and inspire fellow believers.” – Mesmerized

“Flowing with stunning lead guitar work, invigorating pop rock energy and superb vocal performance, it’s an epic new single that’s sure to charm new and existing fans all over the world.” – Plastic Magazine

“With Lift Him Up, thurane delivers a vibrant call to worship that blends heartfelt devotion with the energy of modern Christian rock.” – Musikepool

Free Download of “Lift Him Up” – hypeddit.com/thurane/lifthimup

Catch thurane on tour for the Summer festival season at – bandsintown.com/a/1894908-thurane

“North Country Music Fest” aka “Summer Rock Fest” in Long Falls Park, Carthage, NY on Saturday: July 11 @ 3pm & “Illumination 2026 Light In the Darke” Christian festival in Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, OH – Coffee House Stage / Spirit Life Center on Saturday: September 19 @ 1pm feature thurane to lead a Worship Experience.

Co-founding member of Phoenix-based Christian rock band New Jerusalem & CCM duo Kenyon Grey, thurane signed NJ to Gray Dot Records/Bulletproof Music-Bulletboy, the label that originally signed Third Day.

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AchievingSleep.com Introduces Programs to Help People Sleep in 15 Minutes

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, March 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As the world observes World Sleep Day on March 13, 2026, a global initiative to raise awareness that healthy sleep is fundamental to overall well-being, attention is turning to a growing worldwide problem: millions of people are suffering from chronic sleep deprivation.

Sleep experts estimate that more than 35% of adults worldwide do not get enough sleep, leaving them exhausted, mentally foggy, and struggling to function. Sleep loss has become one of the fastest-growing public health challenges of modern life, often leading to disastrous consequences for health and cognitive decline, as well as costly mistakes and accidents.

World Sleep Day brings together researchers, healthcare providers, and educators in more than 70 countries to promote sleep health as a core pillar of wellness. This year’s theme, “Sleep Well, Live Better,” highlights the essential role sleep plays in physical health, emotional resilience, mental well-being, safety, and performance.

In response to the growing need for effective sleep support, AchievingSleep.com is releasing seven signature Sleep Solutions designed to help people fall asleep faster and experience deeper, more restorative sleep throughout the night. Available to the public online for the first time, these guided audio programs address common nighttime challenges including racing thoughts, emotional stress and overload, grief and heartbreak, loneliness, anxious thinking, and high-performance exhaustion.

Grace Dale, founder of AchievingSleep.com and a sleep transformation guide, has spent 35 years helping people access deeper states of peace and relaxation. Dale says the pressures of modern lifestyles are making it harder for people to quiet their minds at night or fall asleep naturally.

“People today are carrying far more mental stimulation than ever before, as well as stress, anxiety and worry caused by uncertainty in the world,” Dale explains. “When the mind remains active, sleep becomes challenging. But with the right guidance, sleep can return naturally — often much faster than people expect.”

“Sleep doesn’t have to be a struggle,” says Dale. “Our Sleep Solutions™ help you sleep better, so you can feel better, think better, perform better and live better.”

Each Sleep Solution gently guides the listener toward sleep in approximately 15 minutes, helping the mind and body transition naturally into deeper sleep states where true restoration occurs. Priced at $10, each program is a voice-only audio experience designed to quiet the mind, calm the nervous system, and promote mind-body coherence for natural sleep onset.

AchievingSleep.com also offers a FREE 7-minute Daytime Reset to Release Overwhelm, designed to help individuals release mental and emotional pressure so sleep comes more easily at night.

“It is our mission to help end the suffering of sleeplessness — because how well you sleep determines how well you live,” Dale says.

For more information or to access the free Daytime Reset™, visit: AchievingSleep.com

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The National Quilt Museum Celebrates National Quilting Day with exhibitions by engineers who quilt, driving new STEAM programming using quilts

PADUCAH, KY, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The National Quilt Museum, in partnership with The Quilt Alliance, proudly coordinates National Quilting Day, held each year on the third Saturday in March. Originating in Kentucky, this day has grown into a global celebration for quiltmakers and enthusiasts. The public is invited to celebrate National Quilting Day at The National Quilt Museum on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 am – 4 pm. Live quilting demonstrations will be held throughout the galleries. Visitors can chat with talented quilters and make their own souvenirs at interactive stations, while supplies last. Special National Quilting Day offers will be available on merchandise in the onsite gift shop.

Interest in quilting continues to grow, with the Craft Industry Alliance estimating annual revenues at $5 billion and more than 85 million “active creatives” in North America. The National Quilt Museum’s Executive Director, Bonnie Schrock, said, “We are seeing more youth and men, taking up quilting. It is an art form that is highly geometric, and we’re developing programming to help students see the design and precision of quilting in a whole new way.

We recently launched a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) curriculum designed for students K-12, in conjunction with the Murray State University Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The program uses contemporary quilting to teach complex geometric and mathematical principles. Quilting is an evolving art form reflected in the museum’s mission, which is to honor today’s quilter, exemplified by two of our current exhibitions: A Curious Modern Quilter, featuring the vibrant quilts of award-winning quilter and engineer, Charles Cameron, and Latifah Saafir’s It Was All A Dream, who is also an engineer and the co-founder of the Modern Quilt Guild.

The Museum is open from 10 am–5 pm on National Quilting Day; regular admission applies. For the event schedule, visit The National Quilt Museum’s website. Quilters, guilds, and quilt shops are encouraged to download and display the official 2026 National Quilting Day logo at their own celebrations. Join us in celebrating this special day!

The National Quilt Museum is located at 215 Jefferson Street in Paducah, Kentucky, and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets may be purchased online or upon arrival. Complimentary parking is available onsite. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (62 and older) and military, $5 for students, and complimentary for children under 12 with a paying adult and members. For tickets and additional information, visit quiltmuseum.org or call 270-442-8856.

About The National Quilt Museum

The National Quilt Museum (NQM) is America’s premier Quilt Museum, having received the National Designation by a congressional declaration in 2008. The museum collects and presents the finest work made by today’s quilters in America and worldwide. It provides national-class cultural services to diverse communities, both near and far, through exhibitions, educational programs, support of artists, and tourism development. The museum includes multiple galleries and an onsite gift shop.

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