Category: the Bridge
Bridging the gap between race, gender, philosophies… leading to understanding!
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Controversial police bills of rights don’t lead to more civilian fatalities
Newswise — ITHACA, N.Y. – Law enforcement officers’ bills of rights, known as LEOBRs, don’t result in an increase in police-related fatalities, according to new research from Cornell University professor Jamein Cunningham. In the wake of several recent high-profile police killings of unarmed civilians, LEOBRs—adopted by 19 states—are receiving heightened scrutiny from activists and legal scholars.…
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Habitat for Humanity International and Lowe’s continue partnership, announce new strategic focus to support home repair and rehab projects across the U.S.
PRNewswire/ — For nearly two decades, Habitat for Humanity International and Lowe’s have worked together to build and improve safe, decent, and healthy homes around the world. Today, Lowe’s and Habitat announced a renewed focus of their partnership to support home repair and rehab projects undertaken by local Habitat for Humanity organizations across the U.S. Lowe’s…
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Lo que necesita saber sobre su diagnóstico de cáncer de pulmón y la atención médica
(Family Features) Un diagnóstico de cáncer de pulmón puede traer consigo una serie de emociones y preguntas, y el “¿ahora qué?” es una de las primeras. Reunir al equipo de atención médica adecuado y crear un plan de tratamiento diseñado exclusivamente para usted es importante para que vaya por buen camino. Una de las primeras…
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Miracles for Kids Partners with Boardriders to Uplift Critically-Ill Children and Their Families
IRVINE, Calif., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Miracles for Kids announces its brand partnership with Boardriders, with a successful kick-off employee incentive event that was held in Huntington Beach, Wednesday May 25, 2022. Miracles for Kidsempowers people to “be the miracle” for families struggling to win the battle against a child’s life-threatening illness. Boardriders is a leading action sports/lifestyle apparel…
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U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) Receives Lighthouse Award and Becomes a Water Safety Champion at the National Water Safety Conference
After record breaking drowning numbers in 2021, aquatics professionals, public health and safety officials, parents and federal representatives came together to share strategic ideas and to rally support for the reauthorization of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. FT. WORTH, Texas /PRNewswire/ — Over 300 water safety advocates gathered in person and virtually, at…
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Need a job? Subway® Hiring 50,000 New Team Members in June Ahead of its Biggest Summer Yet
ob perks include academic scholarships, preferred rates on higher education tuition, transportation incentives, retail discounts and much more. MILFORD, Conn. /PRNewswire/ — Today, Subway® announced plans to add more than 50,000 new in restaurant team members in June as part of a nationwide hiring program. The push to hire at restaurants across the country comes as…
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Veterans, supporters carry a single American flag through 44-day journey
Military veterans and supporters will run, walk, ruck, push, and cycle to move a single American flag as part of the Old Glory Relay to The World Games presented by Airbus, kicking off today in Washington, D.C. The Old Glory Relay is hosted by Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization forging America’s leading health and wellness community for…
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Olympic Refuge Foundation and IOC Refugee Olympic Team honoured with 2022 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports
In recognition of the opportunity that they provide to the most vulnerable people around the world to access sport and thrive in all aspects of their lives, the Princess of Asturias Foundation announced that it has awarded its 2022 Award for Sports to the Olympic Refuge Foundation and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team. The award ceremony will take place on…
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Despite National and Global Uncertainties, Education Savings Remains Top of Mind for Americans, Edward Jones Finds
11th annual survey finds nearly half of Americans do not believe they are saving enough for education ST. LOUISÂ /PRNewswire/ — Despite weathering a pandemic and rising inflation, a majority of Americans (55%) say the current socio-economic conditions in the country have not changed their opinions on the importance of saving for higher education. This is according…
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‘Road to the Bee’ special premieres May 26 on ION, Bounce in advance of Scripps National Spelling Bee
“Road to the Bee” – a new, exclusive, one-hour original special documenting what it is like to prepare for and compete in the iconic Scripps National Spelling Bee – will premiere at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, May 26 on ION and Bounce. It comes just days before the 2022 Bee begins. Accomplished actor, director, educator and…