Category: Making a Difference
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Hyundai Motor Group Provides Pandemic Mobility Support to Residents of Los Angeles
Group’s mobility service venture MoceanLab collaborates with local organizations under ‘LA Heroes Fleet’ program Hyundai and Kia vehicles support USC Keck School of Medicine’s Street Medicine Team as they travel to homeless residents for treatment Vehicles also support community organization South LA Cafe & Market to deliver food and groceries to those in need LOS…
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SoCalGas Launches Restaurant Recovery Program for Black-Owned Restaurants
Program launches during L.A.’s Black Restaurant Week, sponsored in part by SoCalGas LOS ANGELES — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the launch of the company’s Restaurant Recovery Program, which aims to assist Black-owned restaurants in both Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will be administered…
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“TELLURIDERS” CONTINUE DELIVERING FACE SHIELDS TO FACILITIES NATIONWIDE
KIA MOTORS’ “TELLURIDERS” CONTINUE DELIVERING FACE SHIELDS TO HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL FACILITIES NATIONWIDE Latest Delivery Made to Kheir Clinic in Los Angeles IRVINE, Calif., August 13, 2020 – Kia Motors continues to “Accelerate The Good” through the donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals and medical facilities nationwide. This week, the Kia “Telluriders” delivered…
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Nick Cannon Discusses Antisemitism, Black-Jewish Relations on AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Nick Cannon said today he would be “the sacrificial lamb to bring America’s Black and Jewish communities closer together.
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McKinley Thompson: African American Auto Designer (video)
The first-generation Bronco was designed by McKinley Thompson Jr., who was the first African American designer hired at Ford Motor Company.
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Olabisi Boyle Joins Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America is strengthening its leadership team with the addition of Olabisi Boyle as the vice president of Product Planning and Mobility Strategy. Boyle will be responsible for guiding the strategic direction of Hyundai’s U.S. vehicle lineup, leading long- and short-range planning, and overseeing market research, business analytics and pricing. Placing an even greater…
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Being Vulnerable on Planet Man
Vulnerability is a must needed skill in today’s world. Narrated by: Michael J Sliwa Editing: Rod Washington Video and Images: Storyblocks, Wikipedia, PEXEL https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dQpGwnN… https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dVo9Jiu… Check out Mike’s Blog: https://michaelsliwa.wordpress.com/be… Check out Mike’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Differ… For news and videos visit: https://tnc.network https://tnc.network/chase-a-different… Chase a Different Carrot: Whatever! Chase a Different Carrot Moments in History: Garrett…
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NASA Awards Increase Minority STEM Opportunities
NASA Awards Fellowships to Advance Exploration, Increase Minority STEM Opportunities NASA has awarded 17 fellowships to minority-serving institutions, through its Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP), and an additional five fellowships to other universities through mission directorate project funds. The awards begin in the 2020 academic year and total more than $3 million to…
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PUBG Mobile Teams up With Direct Relief for COVID-19 Global Emergency Response
Blockbuster mobile game PUBG MOBILE is launching social responsibility campaign “Play As One” with in-game challenge and community fundraiser to support the humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief on the COVID-19 global response project
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Nissan Foundation awards grants to 27 local organizations
The Nissan Foundation today announced it is awarding $680,000 in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations for its 2020 grant cycle.