Category: the Bridge
Bridging the gap between race, gender, philosophies… leading to understanding!
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PEANUTS WELCOMES COMIC-CON VISITORS AND CELEBRATES THE WORK OF BLACK ARTISTS AT ITS GASLAMP DISTRICT POP-UP HEADQUARTERS
SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – WHAT In the centennial year of Charles Schulz, during San Diego Comic-Con 2022, July 21–24, Peanuts will be highlighting The Armstrong Project: Peanuts Worldwide’s initiative to support the work of up-and-coming Black animators. Peanuts is committed to helping make positive change in the industry in which, as of 2019, only a…
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FDA vs Black People
WASHINGTON /PRNewswire/ — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering many bans on tobacco and vape products, but the only one that targets people of color is the proposed ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and vapes, of which menthol cigarettes are the preferred choice of 85% Black people, and Menthol Is Not A Crime…
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Revitalized outdoor spaces for the residents of Sainte-Angèle-de-Monnoir with the help of Government of Canada funding
CED awards $38,874 to the municipality of Sainte-Angèle-de-Monnoir for its project to upgrade the skating rink in Parc Noël-Dubé. SAINTE-ANGÈLE-DE-MONNOIR, QC, July 15, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Shared public spaces, such as outdoor skating rinks in municipal parks, are at the heart of communities across Canada. They draw in residents and visitors alike and create…
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Historic Summit on BlackDoctor.org Focused on Men’s Health Reaches Over 80K
CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ — BlackDoctor.org (BDO) in partnership with the Rodham Institute at George Washington University broadcasted a historical Men’s Health Summit (MHS). This virtual summit was held in honor of the observance of Men’s Health Awareness Month and reached over 80K. Building upon the previous success of the State of Black Health (January), Minority Health (April), and Women’s Health Summit (May),…
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Studies Show Effectiveness of Parents as Teachers Approach
Research briefs highlight successful efforts working with Black, Latinx, and American Indian and Alaskan Native families ST. LOUIS /PRNewswire/ — Parents as Teachers (PAT), an internationally-recognized leader in the home visiting field, released three briefs from nationwide studies on PAT”s efforts with Black, Latinx, and American Indian and Alaskan Native families, proving the effectiveness of PAT model. “This research reinforces…
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Spectruth’s New Metaverse for Therapy Treatment Coming Soon.
Ukrainian “SAFE” not-for-profit Foundation commissioned Spectruth’s development of a 3D virtual therapy metaverse.KYIV, KYIV OBLAST, UKRAINE, July 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The future is bright for anyone seeking therapy despite lock-downs, lack of local therapists or high costs. “SAFE” Premier Therapy Clinic of Ukraine, a charitable foundation has commissioned a new 3D virtual therapy clinic…
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Black is Beautiful NFT Announces NBA All-Star Bam Adebayo as a Founding Collaborator
MIAMI, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Black is Beautiful, an NFT project by House of First and The Painted House, today announced that Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat Center, NBA All-Star, and Philanthropist) will be joining the project as a Founding Collaborator with a focus on uplifting creators of color across the Web3 space and beyond. This collection of 1,000…
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McDonald’s USA® Partners with Keke Palmer to Surprise “Future 22” Change Leaders With $220,000 to Continue Positively Impacting Communities Nationwide
The Award-Winning Actress, Singer and Entertainer Helped Announce These Grants at a Special Event During Essence Fest CHICAGO , July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, surprised its Future 22 leaders with $10,000 each, totaling $220,000, during a celebratory event in their honor at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola®. These grants were…
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‘YOU AND FIVE-O’ LAUNCHES NEW PILOT PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY POLICING
DURHAM, N.C /PRNewswire/ — You and Five-O, LLC (YFO) presenters implemented a new law enforcement training program for 46 officers sworn to duty at the Kinston Police Department in Kinston, North Carolina. The community policing curriculum was created by YFO founder and trainer Beverly “BJ” Council, a retired police officer and the first African-American female to achieve the rank…
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Purpose Toys Unveiled New Naturalistas Pixie Puff Collection
Purpose Toys recently announced their new forthcoming Tightly-Coiled Natural-Hair Fashion Doll line, Pixie Puff Collection, a celebration of short and chic natural hair styles, this past National CROWN Day on their Instagram @MyNaturalistas. Links: https://www.mypurposetoys.com/ https://justplayproducts.com/ Source: Purpose Toys, Just Play