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Top moments from Fusion's RiseUp in Washington, DC on November 19, 2014.

Original cartoons by New Yorker's Liza Donnelly. 

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Two-Time Latin Grammy Winner Fonseca and Jazz Artist Jon Batiste Collaborate with Fusion on Anthem for Social Change

New Song “Rise Up” Released on iTunes Today to Serve as Anthem for Fusion’s “RiseUp” Coverage with Proceeds to Benefit Unicef -- Download Here

Artists to Perform Song on Univision’s “Despierta América” and “Fusion Live” on Monday, November 17

Two-time Latin Grammy winner Juan Fonseca and jazz virtuoso Jon Batiste have collaborated on a new song for Fusion. “Rise Up” debuts today on iTunes and serves as the official anthem of Fusion’s special cross-platform RiseUp coverage. On November 19, Fusion will be hosting its RiseUp summit, an unprecedented gathering of leading global activists, artists, technologists and political leaders, in Washington, D.C. Proceeds from the song will be donated to Unicef. Download available here.

Although they come from very different backgrounds, Fonseca and Batiste found common ground in their passion for activism and their eclectic musical tastes. Their collaboration, “Rise Up,” is a powerful anthem for social change.

Fonseca and Batiste will perform the song live Monday, November 17 on Univision’s “Despierta América” with additional live performances on “Fusion Live” and at the RiseUp after party on Wednesday, November 19.

RiseUp is an action-oriented summit hosted by Fusion and will turn a national spotlight on recent, historic youth-led social and political activism and the crucial role played by technology, music and art in movements from Egypt, Turkey, Taiwan, Hong Kong to Ferguson and across the U.S. RiseUp will take place in Washington, D.C., on November 19 at Union Market and will be live-streamed on Fusion’s digital platform (fusion.net). Visit fusionriseup.com to learn more about the event. For Fusion’s ongoing RiseUp coverage visit: fusion.net/topic/RiseUp.

Fonseca and Batiste will perform “Rise Up” live at the summit on November 19 as part of an evening concert and jam session directed by Grammy Award winning producer Andres Levin. The jam session will also feature special guests known for their involvement in activism and philanthropy, including the Cuban singer and social justice advocate Cucu Diamantes and members of her critically acclaimed band Yerba Buena. Before and after the concert, Mari Malek, a.k.a. DJ Stiletto, a South Sudanese refugee turned super model, will be the DJ for the evening.

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Fusion Acquires Exclusive U.S. TV Rights to Tribeca Film Festival Documentary TRUE SON

Fusion, the television and digital media company serving a young, diverse millennial audience, has acquired the exclusive U.S. television rights to TRUE SON following its premiere at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival. The documentary will premiere November 18 at 9:00 p.m., ET on Fusion and will also be featured at Fusion’s RiseUp summit in Washington, DC on November 19. TRUE SON will have an exclusive theatrical release beginning October 31 in New York City and November 7 in Los Angeles.

  TRUE SON follows 22-year-old Stanford graduate Michael Tubbs and his campaign to win a seat on Stockton, CA City Council during a year of record homicides and impending bankruptcy. Born to a teenage mother and incarcerated father, Michael returns to his hometown to rally young people to join his movement to Reinvent Stockton. TRUE SON forecasts both the plight of struggling American cities, and the potential of youth to re-energize them through civic engagement, commitment, and hard work. “I am thrilled that we will be sharing Michael’s story of positive impact. His passion and drive to create change in his community is one we know will resonate with Fusion’s young, diverse audience,” said Wade Beckett, Fusion’s Chief Programming Officer. “Fusion is the ideal platform to empower youth through Michael’s remarkable journey. TRUE SON holds the potential to inspire young people to make change in their communities and aspire to higher education,” said co-producers Jhanvi Shriram and Ketaki Shriram. RELATED: Fusion to Bring Together Unprecedented Group of Voices From Youth Protests Around the World for ‘RiseUp’ Summit in Washington, DC Along with the film, the producers have launched the College App Toolkit, a free series of eight multimedia YouTube videos and infographics meant to guide youth through the college application process. The full toolkit can be accessed here.

TRUE SON is directed by Kevin Gordon, and co-produced and co-executive produced by Jhanvi Shriram and Ketaki Shriram.

Fusion is a multi-platform media company that serves ​​​a​ young, diverse, and inclusive ​​millennial generation. Fusion delivers a unique mix of news, pop culture, and comedy content that is both smart and irreverent across its TV and digital platforms​ (fusion.net)​.​ ​Fusion was launched as a joint venture between Univision Communications Inc. and the Disney/ABC Television Network on October 28, 2013. Seven major distributors are carrying the cable network including Dish network, Cablevision, Charter, Cox, AT&T U-Verse, Verizon FiOS and Google Fiber. To find out if Fusion is available in your area visit: GetFusionTV.com. @ThisIsFusion |Facebook |Twitter |YouTube |Instagram |Google+ |Tumblr

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#Repost from @marianaatencio --- We've landed in DF and are on our way to Chilpancingo and Iguala in the state of Guerrero, where tensions are high since the 43 students are still missing. Stay tuned for updates #TodosomosAyotzinapa #Mexico #FusionRiseUp @thisisfusion

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Tensions between police and African American residents in Ferguson, Mo., were already at a boiling point prior to the shooting death of Michael Brown.

For instance, there are more warrants issued in Ferguson than there are people. And black people make up two-thirds of the total driving population, but account for 86 percent of all traffic stops there.

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