Category: race relations
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Asian Hall of Fame Seeks Severe Penalties for Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
CEO releases “Make Hate Crimes a Crime” call to action on social media LOS ANGELES, CA, March 25, 2021/PRNewswire/ — Anti-Asian violence and open acts of hate against Asians of all nationalities continue to escalate in America and worldwide. Asian Hall of Fame, a global recognition program that advances equity, excellence and equality seeks more…
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Racial Justice research report released by the Literacy Research Association
The Literacy Research Association (LRA) has released a Literacy Research Report entitled Racial Justice in Literacy Research. “For centuries, literacy has been at the center of the dehumanization of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, a national insurrection, the waning of a global pandemic, exacerbated educational inequity across the globe, and…
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Sesame Workshop’s New “ABCs of Racial Literacy” Content to Help Families Talk to Children About Race and Identity
(New York, NY) – Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, is releasing new resources to support families in talking to their children about race and racism. The “ABCs of Racial Literacy” is part of Coming Together, Sesame Workshop’s ongoing commitment to racial justice. Designed to provide families with the tools they need to build racial…
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#Vaccinate4Love – Grassroots Public Awareness Campaign Launches to Help Overcome Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
1,200 of America’s Top Doctors Sign On – “Don’t Hesitate. Vaccinate.”
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Aunt Jemima, Not Just Pancakes!
Aunt Jemima is a brand of pancake mix, syrup, and other breakfast foods. The Aunt Jemima pancake mix was advertised in 1889 as the first ready-mix. Aunt Jemima is based on the common enslaved “Mammy” archetype, a plump Black woman wearing a headscarf who is a devoted and submissive servant. Her skin is dark and dewy, with a pearly…
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Lincoln Financial Strengthens Racial Equity Commitment
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…
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For Hispanic Heritage Month: Hyundai Celebrates Latinx Artists in Drive-Thru Art Experience
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 –…
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Reach Media Addresses Current Climate And Gives Voice To Independent Artists
“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…
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NASA Awards Grants to Minority Serving Institutions to Improve Participation in Engineering
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…
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Book Donation Amplifies Black Voices
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…