Category: Activism
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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…
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Black Health Matters Launches Breast Cancer Initiative In research Clinical Study
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…
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Empowering Black Female Creators With African Intelligence Collection
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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Viola Davis, Simone Biles, Questlove among celebrities starring in “You Will See Me”
National Campaign from the Ad Council, CDC, and 3AM encourages all Americans to see the person behind the face mask To support Black Americans who have been disproportionately impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Ad Council, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the CDC Foundation, and U.S. Department of Health and Human…
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Nissan donations to provide more than 1 million meals to residents in need
Nissan Neighbors program doubles funding to local food banks in Middle Tennessee and Mississippi to address unprecedented level of food insecurity NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan North America is extending its fight to curb hunger by doubling its annual contributions to local food banks in response to rising rates of food insecurity due to the COVID-19…
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Viral Content Creator Mark Lutchman Surpasses 100 Million Online Views
In a world where eyes on screens means everything, one man has learned how to growth hack his way into infamy and financial freedom. Mark Lutchman, a politically minded African American content creator, has surpassed 100 million video views across his many social media accounts. He is the brilliant mind behind several popular conservative social…
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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…