Category: Community
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Black Health Matters Declares #BlackHealthStartsHere at Fall Health Summit
Latest offering in the virtual health fair series promises to be the largest and most impactful one yet! NEW YORK — Persistent inequities in access to health care, gaps in health insurance coverage, and higher rates of adverse socioeconomic conditions have led to poorer health outcomes among Africans. How can these challenges be met and addressed? [videopack…
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National Parents As Teachers Day
National Parents As Teachers Day Learning begins at home #parentsasteachersday National Parents as Teachers Day on November 8th encourages Parent Teachers Organizations and parents to join forces to support children in their educational goals. Parents as Teachers Organizations offer educational services to parents across the country. These affiliates give all parents of young children…
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Newly Launched Faith Health Alliance Aims to Increase Vaccination in African American Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 5, 2021) — National Minority Quality Forum’s Center for Sustainable Health Care and Equity (NMQF-SHC) announced that it will work with a network of pastors to launch the Faith Health Alliance — an effort to increase awareness of the benefits of COVID-19 and influenza vaccination in African American communities throughout the…
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Black Babies Awareness Month campaign shines a spotlight on the health and wellbeing of Black children
Campaign highlights national policy agenda and research exploring long-standing inequities and the effects of COVID-19 CHAPEL HILL, N.C — Black Babies Awareness Month, a campaign to promote and center the needs of Black infants and toddlers, kicks-off November 1st. The initiative coincides with the release of the first-ever National Black Child Agenda. Led by the Equity Research…
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Black Women for Wellness is Empowering Black Women to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes During National Diabetes Month
An at-home lifestyle change program from the CDC helps L.A.-area residents with prediabetes reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than half. People feel overwhelmed when diagnosed with prediabetes, but developing type 2 diabetes is preventable. CYL2 provides a support system and tools to help people lose weight and improve their health.”…
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Former NFL Player James Hasty Launches First African American-Owned Search Firm to End Biases in Sports Hiring
Proprietary candidate evaluation tool key to leveling the playing field for candidates seeking coaching and leadership positions with collegiate and professional teams DALLAS — Former NFL cornerback James Hasty is working to eliminate biases and racial disparity in sports hiring through his new search firm, Eneje (pronounced IN-N-JAY) Consulting, and a proprietary candidate evaluation tool called the Coaching Performance Assessment…
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Higher Heights and the Center for American Women and Politics Release Reaching Higher: Black Women in American Politics 2021
Today, Higher Heights Leadership Fund and the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, released a new report, Reaching Higher: Black Women in American Politics 2021. This report will be launched at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, with a robust discussion of national political experts, including Glynda C.…
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Los Angeles Urban League Centennial Nights
LOS ANGELES — Atop of the Roosevelt Hotel, which offered a panoramic view of Los Angeles, key Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) supporters gathered to celebrate the historic civil-rights organization at its “Centennial Nights” intimate cocktail reception. Among the well-dressed attendees on the iconic Hollywood hotel’s rooftop were several corporate, foundation and financial partners, such as Centennial Presenting Partners…
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TAICCA Brings Taiwanese Cinema to the American Film Market
TAIPEI — The American Film Market (AFM), one of the key events for film acquisition, development, and networking in North America, has moved its 2021 edition entirely online from November 1st to November 5th. The Taiwan Creative Content Agency will participate in AFM with an online Taiwan Pavilion with the support of the Ministry of Culture and…
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STARZPLAY debuts in the South Asian entertainment segment, inks deal with STAR TV network to feature six Indian entertainment channels
DUBAI, UAE — STARZPLAY, MENA region’s leading SVOD service, has signed a deal with STAR TV network to feature six of their popular entertainment channels. With this deal, STARZPLAY will foray into the South Asian entertainment segment with plans to further expand this entertainment space. STARZPLAY has introduced an all-new dedicated South Asian entertainment package that features Star…