Category: the Bridge
Bridging the gap between race, gender, philosophies… leading to understanding!
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The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at CAU Announces Its Accepting Applications for the 2023 Community of Fellows
ATLANTA , Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Clark Atlanta University’s (CAU) Executive Leadership Institute and higher education stakeholders announced that its accepting applications for the 2023 Community of Fellows for the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at CAU. Since its launch in 2021, HBCU ELI has seen an increase in the number of applications, including candidates from a variety of industries ranging from…
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FDA’s Menthol Cigarette Ban Potentially Destroying Black Jobs
WASHINGTON /PRNewswire/ — With a recession looming, inflation at the highest point since the 1980’s, higher gasoline, housing and food costs, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still proposing a ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and vapes; and Menthol Is Not A Crime has linked the ban to future Black job loss and the…
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Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Prince Edward Island
GATINEAU, QC /CNW/ – Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and give children in Canada the best start in life. That’s why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system. Today, the Minister of…
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BLACK ENTERPRISE TO PRESENT VIRTUAL SUMMIT FOCUSED ON CRYPTOCURRENCY, BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY, FINTECH CAREERS, AND BLACK WEALTH, JULY 28
The Future of Financial Services Summit brings together fintech experts and thought leaders to share the latest insights on career opportunities, decentralized finance, and investment strategies. NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — BLACK ENTERPRISE will present its first Future of Financial Services Summit: Fintech, Cryptocurrency and Black Wealth beginning at 6:00 p.m. EST on July 28. With Black Americans more focused than ever on wealth creation,…
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PEANUTS WELCOMES COMIC-CON VISITORS AND CELEBRATES THE WORK OF BLACK ARTISTS AT ITS GASLAMP DISTRICT POP-UP HEADQUARTERS
SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – WHAT In the centennial year of Charles Schulz, during San Diego Comic-Con 2022, July 21–24, Peanuts will be highlighting The Armstrong Project: Peanuts Worldwide’s initiative to support the work of up-and-coming Black animators. Peanuts is committed to helping make positive change in the industry in which, as of 2019, only a…
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FDA vs Black People
WASHINGTON /PRNewswire/ — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering many bans on tobacco and vape products, but the only one that targets people of color is the proposed ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and vapes, of which menthol cigarettes are the preferred choice of 85% Black people, and Menthol Is Not A Crime…
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Revitalized outdoor spaces for the residents of Sainte-Angèle-de-Monnoir with the help of Government of Canada funding
CED awards $38,874 to the municipality of Sainte-Angèle-de-Monnoir for its project to upgrade the skating rink in Parc Noël-Dubé. SAINTE-ANGÈLE-DE-MONNOIR, QC, July 15, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Shared public spaces, such as outdoor skating rinks in municipal parks, are at the heart of communities across Canada. They draw in residents and visitors alike and create…
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Historic Summit on BlackDoctor.org Focused on Men’s Health Reaches Over 80K
CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ — BlackDoctor.org (BDO) in partnership with the Rodham Institute at George Washington University broadcasted a historical Men’s Health Summit (MHS). This virtual summit was held in honor of the observance of Men’s Health Awareness Month and reached over 80K. Building upon the previous success of the State of Black Health (January), Minority Health (April), and Women’s Health Summit (May),…
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Studies Show Effectiveness of Parents as Teachers Approach
Research briefs highlight successful efforts working with Black, Latinx, and American Indian and Alaskan Native families ST. LOUIS /PRNewswire/ — Parents as Teachers (PAT), an internationally-recognized leader in the home visiting field, released three briefs from nationwide studies on PAT”s efforts with Black, Latinx, and American Indian and Alaskan Native families, proving the effectiveness of PAT model. “This research reinforces…
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Spectruth’s New Metaverse for Therapy Treatment Coming Soon.
Ukrainian “SAFE” not-for-profit Foundation commissioned Spectruth’s development of a 3D virtual therapy metaverse.KYIV, KYIV OBLAST, UKRAINE, July 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The future is bright for anyone seeking therapy despite lock-downs, lack of local therapists or high costs. “SAFE” Premier Therapy Clinic of Ukraine, a charitable foundation has commissioned a new 3D virtual therapy clinic…