Category: Community
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Daz 3D and The Diigitals Launch Exclusive NFT in Support of AAPI Month
Proceeds from NFT Sales of Exclusive Bundle of 3D Content Will Support Non-Profit Stop AAPI Hate Daz 3D, the sister brand of Tafi Co and a leader in 3D digital art, released its latest Non-Fungible Token (“NFT”) in partnership with The Diigitals, the leading all-digital modeling agency. Building on their prior NFT collaboration in support…
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Terranea Resort Celebrates 12th Anniversary with Pride
The iconic Southern California property commemorates more than a decade of memorable guest service, community impact, and commitment to sustainability since opening in June 2009 RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Terranea Resort marks a milestone anniversary this summer as the resort celebrates 12 years as Southern California’s hidden gem on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Since opening in June 2009, Terranea has…
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NASA Launches Mission Equity, Seeks Public Input to Broaden Access
NASA is launching Mission Equity, a comprehensive effort to assess expansion and modification of agency programs, procurements, grants, and policies, and examine what potential barriers and challenges exist for communities that are historically underrepresented and underserved. “NASA is a 21st century agency with 22nd century goals. To be successful, it’s critical that NASA takes a comprehensive approach to…
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Miami Beach Invites LGBTQ Travelers and Locals to Celebrate Pride Month
Miami Beach, a city like no other place in the world, is also recognized as a top travel destination for LGBTQ travelers. Additionally, Miami Beach is home to organizations like the LGBTQ Visitor Center in Miami Beach and the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, a testament to the city’s diversity, unity, and equality for all. Celebrating pride…
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PenFed Foundation Partners with Purefy to Launch Black Veteran Student Loan Repayment Program
Black veterans in the Washington, D.C. region may be eligible to apply for student loan assistance through financial awards from the PenFed Foundation The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) founded by PenFed Credit Union, today announced the launch of a new Black Veteran Student Loan Repayment Program, with funding provided by Purefy, a D.C.-based technology platform. PenFed…
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Black Tech Street Announces Community Partners and Issues Call for New Symbol of Tulsa
Tyrance Billingsley, II and impact and innovation company SecondMuse announced its first group of community supporters who are working with Black Tech Street to build a tech hub of Black entrepreneurs in what was once the wealthiest and most successful Black community in the United States before it was destroyed by government-backed racism and hate. Since Billingsley launched…
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Celebrating LGBT Pride Month
LGBT Pride Month occurs in the United States to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events are held during this month to recognize the impact LGBT people have had in the world. I call upon all Americans to observe this month by fighting prejudice and…
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Go For Broke: World War II Forever Stamp Honors Japanese American Veterans
WASHINGTON DC — The U.S. Postal Service issued the Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII stamp. This commemorative Forever stamp honors the second-generation Japanese Americans, also known as nisei, that formed one of the most distinguished American fighting units of World War II: the all-Japanese American 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, whose…
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The Tulsa Massacre Was Driven by a Problem with Equity Relating to Black People
Darrell “Coach D” Andrews, author of the upcoming book, “Equity is Not a Head Issue, it is a Heart Issue,” takes a deeper look into this historic event. There are many conversations and interests in the Tulsa Massacre of 1921 due to the release of the recent film and celebration of the 100th year of the…
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National Black Farmers Association Announces 2021-2022 Next Generation Black and Hispanic Farmers Scholarship Program Application Deadline
It is a privilege for the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) to administer a scholarship program to ensure that the next generation of African-American/Black and Hispanic farmers receive the training and skills that will enable them to thrive in the agricultural industry. “Higher education provides essential tools, knowledge, and resources that will allow these scholars to continue…