Category: the Bridge
Bridging the gap between race, gender, philosophies… leading to understanding!
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Author Lee Givens Jr.’s New Book ‘Misplaced Loyalty’ Shares His Views on How the Black Community Should Rethink Their Political Party Affiliation
Recent release ‘Misplaced Loyalty’ from Newman Springs Publishing author Lee Givens Jr. is the author’s beliefs toward the Democratic Party and how he believes his community should rethink how they vote. NEWBERRY, Fla. (Newswire.com) – Lee Givens Jr. has completed his new book “Misplaced Loyalty”: a deep dive into the politics of the black community, mainly…
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Communities throughout central and northern Vancouver Island receive funding to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences
NANOOSE BAY, BC /CNW/ – Safe and inclusive public spaces and dynamic tourism attractions are key to vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting businesses and boosting economic vitality. Throughout Vancouver Island, communities are ready to welcome back residents and visitors to enjoy new and improved public spaces and tourism experiences.…
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Clark Atlanta University awarded $10 Million National Science Foundation grant to bring Data Science to HBCUs through National Data Science Alliance (NDSA)
ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ — Clark Atlanta University (CAU) makes history as the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to receive a $10 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) INCLUDES program to establish the National Data Science Alliance (NDSA). The NDSA will increase the number of Black people earning data science credentials by at least 20,000 by 2027 and…
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Statement by Minister Hussen on Emancipation Day
August 1 marked Emancipation Day, the anniversary of the official abolition of slavery in Canada in 1834 OTTAWA, ON /CNW/ – On Emancipation Day, we take a moment to acknowledge Canada’s dark history of slavery and the intergenerational impact that it has had on Black communities in our country. Over hundreds of years, unspeakable acts of violence were inflicted upon…
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Techstars Adds Woman of Color Co-founded Technology Based Company VR Eval to Roster of High Powered Accelerator Program
Techstars announces VR Eval, the company behind groundbreaking virtual technology called EVAL designed to help mental healthcare clients and those suffering from trauma, will participate in its new multi-million dollar accelerator program powered by J.P. Morgan MIAMI /PRNewswire/ — VR Eval, the company synonymous with advanced patented case management and virtual reality system EVAL designed to…
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City Planning’s Cultural Heritage Commission Marks 60 Years of Preserving LA’s Unique Cultural Identity
LOS ANGELES /PRNewswire/ — Los Angeles City Planning, the largest urban planning department in the United States, celebrated the 60th anniversary of the City’s Cultural Heritage Ordinance—one of the earliest pieces of historic preservation legislation adopted in a major urban center. The Cultural Heritage Ordinance established the creation of a five-member Cultural Heritage Commission Board (now called…
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The Black Girl Magic Digital Summit Returns and Streaming on Prime Video
Boss Women Media and Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator come together to bring powerful programming to Black women everywhere DALLAS /PRNewswire/ — Boss Women Media’s Black Girl Magic Digital Summit is returning for its fourth consecutive year of programming and has teamed up with Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator (BBA) to showcase inspiring conversations with Black women entrepreneurs and leaders. The…
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Termination of Employee at Huy Fong Foods, Inc. Sriracha Plant Has LA Jury Seeing Red
LOS ANGELES /PRNewswire/ — A Los Angeles jury awarded a former employee of the Huy Fong Foods, Inc. Sriracha plant $1,025,000 in his retaliation suit. Juan Bravo was employed as a mixer at the plant in Irwindale for approximately four years. The company, known for its famous Sriracha sauce, made changes to its ventilation system in response to a suit by the City of…
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Time is Running Out to Stop the FDA’s Potential Racial Profiling
WASHINGTON /PRNewswire/ — Mounting opposition to the proposed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and vapes has broad support, and Menthol Is Not a Crime is highlighting discrimination and other reasons why leaders have voiced their concern prior to the end of the FDA comment period on August 2. Since 85% of menthol…
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Horn of Africa faces most ‘catastrophic’ food insecurity in decades, warns WHO
NEW YORK / PRN Africa / — More than 37 million people are facing acute hunger, with approximately seven million children under the age of five acutely malnourished in the region. While finding food and safe water is the absolute priority, WHO said that ensuring a strong health emergency response is needed to avert preventable disease…