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Lincoln Financial Strengthens Racial Equity Commitment

Rod Washington
Racial Equity

Company announces long-term sustained actions that will increase minority opportunities, align executive compensation with measurable diversity goals and further support the Black community Lincoln Financial Group shared its plan to amplify the company’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion and drive meaningful, measurable change. Designed to ensure long-term, sustained action that supports racial equity, the plan focuses on the company’s…

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For Hispanic Heritage Month: Hyundai Celebrates Latinx Artists in Drive-Thru Art Experience

Rod Washington
Hispanic Heritage Month

  In honor of For Hispanic Heritage Month, Hyundai has partnered with the Chief Curator of the Museum of Latin American Art, Gabriela , and The Art of Elysium, to create an outdoor, drivable and free art experience. The exhibit, DRIVEN: A Latinx Artist Celebration Presented by Hyundai, will take place from October 1 – 4, 2020 from 12 –…

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Women Have A Powerful Musical Statement Against Culture Of Abuse

Rod Washington

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that women will no longer stay silent in the face of systematic abuse.  Furthermore, they are tired of being pressured into acceptance while their male counterparts sit idly by, enjoying the benefit of safety their gender provides them.  Now, a growing number of men are standing up and getting involved…

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Chief Communications Officer Dana W. White Named to Women in Automotive Board

Rebecca Jo
Chief Communications

Chief Communications Officer Dana W. White FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., – Dana W. White, Chief Communications Officer, Hyundai Motor North America, has been named to the Women in Automotive board. In this role, White will be a resource and advocate for the organizations’ mission to empower and develop women in the automotive industry as thought-leaders, industry executives and mentors for other…

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Black-Owned HR Tech Startup Connects Diverse Talent During Pandemic

Rod Washington
Black-Owned

Black-Owned Incluzion Develops Remote Jobs Board and Learning Platform to Support Remote Employment in Black & Latinix Communities During COVID-19   Incluzion, the first online platform connecting companies to Black and Latinx talent for freelance work, is proud to announce the launch of Incluzion Learning, and the Incluzion Remote Jobs. Platforms designed to provide a way to empower Black and…

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Reach Media Addresses Current Climate And Gives Voice To Independent Artists

Rod Washington
Reach Media

“The Song” Contest Encourages Independent Artists to Use Their Art to Promote Change Radio One Vice President of Programming, Colby Tyner, announced the launch of “The Song” Contest a music competition, presented by Reach Media’s nationally syndicated show, The Morning Hustle and 300 Entertainment.  “The Song” Contest, sponsored by McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden, offers up-and-coming, independent artists an opportunity to create…

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NASA Awards Grants to Minority Serving Institutions to Improve Participation in Engineering

Rod Washington
Minority

NASA has awarded 14 planning grants to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) through its Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP), part of the agency’s Office of STEM Engagement. The grants, totaling more than $587,000, are part of a phased partnership effort with the National Science Foundation (NSF).   The grants will encourage the development of coalitions aimed at broadening participation…

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Book Donation Amplifies Black Voices

Rod Washington
Book Donation

    Donates curated list of 50,000 HMH Books & Media titles exploring issues of race to nonprofits across the country serving students, children, and families   Book Donation Learning Company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) reinforced its commitment to racial justice with a major book donation aimed at amplifying Black voices while getting books into hands of children and families in…

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Black Health Matters Launches Breast Cancer Initiative In research Clinical Study

Rebecca Jo
Breast Cancer Awareness

Raising Awareness of Clinical Trial Participation Using Social Media Black Health Matters, the leading health and chronic disease management platform for African Americans will launch a social media campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer and clinical trial participation. This focus will introduce new content to be socialized on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in a campaign that will speak to…

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Empowering Black Female Creators With African Intelligence Collection

Rod Washington
African Intelligence

Sprayground – the New-York born rebellious and artistically designed backpack and influential streetwear brand, has launched a very special edition collection – African Intelligence 2.0 (Ai), celebrating the birthplace of humanity and bridging the gap between New York City and Ghana.

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