Category: Making a Difference
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Beyond the Bus – R.H. Boyd to Publish Book of Life Lessons from Mrs. Rosa Parks
Beyond the Bus: Rosa Parks Life, Lessons, and Leadership, a heartfelt collection of wisdom truths and anecdotes gleaned from author H.H. Leonards’ friendship with Mrs. Parks is available for pre-sale on December 1, the day that Mrs. Parks was arrested for refusing to relinquish her bus seat to white passengers. “This book is about my time…
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Celebrating the Magic of the Holidays: Feed the Children Kicks Off No Hunger Holidays Campaign with Americold, Bentgo and Magic Johnson Enterprises
Two million meals to be distributed across the U.S. OKLAHOMA CITY — Feed the Children, a leading nonprofit focused on alleviating childhood hunger, will kick off its annual No Hunger Holidays campaign to help children, parents and caregivers fill the gap during this challenging time. The nonprofit is raising awareness around the recent food insecurity…
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The 100 Black Men of Phoenix With Women Presidents’ Organization To Honor Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs Leading Successful Businesses
PHOENIXÂ — The 100 Black Men of Phoenix, in partnership with the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), are proud to announce the honorees of the 2021 Women of Color Achievement Awards. A total of twelve women are being recognized for outstanding professional achievement and demonstrating exemplary community service. Sponsored by UPS, the event will take place…
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Critical Race Theory, Vaccine Mandates & More–AcademicInfluence.com Provides Resources on the Hottest Controversies
GEORGETOWN, Ky — The saying goes, “You never have to advertise a fire.” This is true whether there’s an actual building on fire or just an inflammatory item in the news. People are drawn to anything incendiary. Making sense of a heated news item or communicating it to others, however, can be challenging. Inflection, the opinion, editorial,…
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Statewide Coalition Focused on Racial Equity Encourages Fairness in California Redistricting Process
The California Black Census and Redistricting Hub Coalition Responds to Flaws Identified in Draft Maps Presented by the California Redistricting Commission LOS ANGELES — The California Citizens Redistricting Commission released draft maps that could shape California’s Congressional, Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization political boundaries for the next ten years. The California Black Census and Redistricting Hub coalition (The…
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Colin Kaepernick Reminds Black Corporate Executives That Freedom Comes at a Cost
Athlete, activist, and entrepreneur accepts The Executive Leadership Council’s prestigious 2021 Global Game Changer Award Last night, athlete and social justice advocate, Colin Kaepernick, accepted The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) Global Game Changer Award at the organization’s Annual Recognition Gala and 35th Anniversary Celebration. Prompted by the event’s theme “Celebrating Our Impact and Inspiring Our Future,”…
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Hispanic Women in A.A. share their experiences of hope and recovery
Before A.A., I lived a very sad life. Loneliness and drinking were my companions. I loved — or rather, I needed — to drink. It was an extraordinarily powerful but temporary “medicine.” …I came to A.A …I started listening to the stories and identifying. (Rosa) NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 15 stories contained in…
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6-Year-Old Philanthropist and Kid Influencer Justyn Boumah Announces Fall 2021 Events
LAS VEGAS — Phenomenal 6-year-old Philanthropist, Social Entrepreneur, and Youth Influencer, Justyn Boumah is the youngest Award International Winning African American Author and CEO of the Traveling Toddler, and Founder of the 501c3 nonprofit organization, Heroes and Hearts, where he utilizes his talents and creativity to empower underserved communities. The mission of the 501c3 is designed to educate, encourage, and…
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Bishop T.D. Jakes Honored for 45 Years in Ministry
Pastor, Film Producer and America’s Best Preacher Reaches Millions with Message of Hope There are a myriad of words to describe T.D. Jakes: Pastor. Global leader. Best-selling author. Filmmaker. Real estate industrialist. Conference producer. The senior pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Jakes blazed the trail in bringing a message of hope to millions around the world…
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New research from Karat and Howard University sheds light on access challenges facing Black software engineers
Survey of 300 Black computer science students highlights the importance of access to computers, exposure to the technology industry, and interview practice SEATTLE and WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Karat, the world’s leader in technical interviewing, today released new research in partnership with faculty from Howard University exploring key factors that can help more Black software engineers enter the tech industry…