Category: the Bridge
Bridging the gap between race, gender, philosophies… leading to understanding!
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Black-Owned Toy Start-Up (Purpose Toys) Unveiled New Naturalistas Pixie Puff Collection
The First Coily “4C-Textured” Natural Hair Fashion Doll Line on National CROWN Day Pixie Puff Doll Collection available this Fall Exclusively at Walmart PHILADELPHIA /PRNewswire/ — Purpose Toys, one of the largest Black-owned toy start-ups, announced their new forthcoming Tightly-Coiled Natural-Hair Fashion Doll line, Pixie Puff Collection, a celebration of short and chic natural hair styles, this past National CROWN…
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WHAT’S NEW IN THE BAHAMAS IN JULY
NASSAU, Bahamas /PRNewswire/ — With newly eased travel entry protocols as well as a slew of new flights, getting to The Bahamas just got a whole lot easier. And with fun summer events and hot summer deals, now is the perfect time for travelers to delve into adventures across the islands. NEWS The Bahamas Loosens Entry Protocols — As of 19…
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THE GLOBAL BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM APPOINTS ALPHONSO DAVID AS PRESIDENT & CEO
David, prominent attorney and advocate for social and economic justice, will lead significant expansion of Forum’s footprint, strategy, and programming NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Global Black Economic Forum, the world’s first platform committed to redefining economic and social justice around the globe for the Black Diaspora, announced that Alphonso David will serve as President and CEO, launching…
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital tops list of most trusted nonprofits
Nonprofits featured for first time in survey of most trusted brands MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® has been named the No. 1 Most Trusted Nonprofit in the Most Trusted Brands of 2022 report by decision intelligence company Morning Consult. The report measured brand trust across industries, spotlighting the companies and products most trusted by…
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Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling Puts Human Health and Ecology at Risk
The Supreme Court has curtailed the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce carbon emissions from power plants in a decision that could limit other federal agencies’ regulatory powers. Catherine Kling is an environmental economist and an expert in water quality modeling who served for 10 years on the EPA’s Science Advisory Board. Kling says…
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NFL Partners with Contract With Black America to Strengthen Economic Equality
The NFL has spent and allocated over $125 million targeting Black-owned businesses over thelast year, bolstering its commitment to economic equity NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — The National Football League (NFL) announced today its partnership with Contract with Black America Institute (CWBA), an economic inclusion-focused initiative led by artist and entrepreneur O’Shea Jackson, also known as Ice Cube. The CWBA and…
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Washu Experts: Supreme Court Decision Will Transform American Life, Politics
Newswise — On Friday, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in a decision that echoed the leaked draft published by Politico in early May. The decision will result in severely restricted or total bans on the procedure in nearly half of the country. Below, experts from Washington University in St. Louis offer their perspectives on the decision…
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In-home care: Benefits of Private Duty Nursing In East Peoria, IL
Private Duty Nursing provides qualified nurses to meet the needs of seniors with complex conditions. The patient stays in the comfort of their own home. We are proud to support our senior clients with Private Duty Nursing, allowing them to stay healthy while receiving quality care, in their homes.” — Julie Carnegie Reams PEORIA, ILLINOIS…
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Roe v. Wade ruling will have huge impact on victims of intimate partner violence, COVID-related setbacks
Victims of intimate partner violence and those who suffered most during COVID-19 are among the vulnerable groups that will be most impacted by the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to two University of Delaware professors. Angela Hattery, professor and co-director of UD’s Center for Study & Prevention of Gender Based Violence, can…
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Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello to Commemorate Juneteenth with “Ascendant: The Power of Descendant Communities to Shape Our Stories, Places, and Future”
A Celebration Highlighting the Significance of Descendant Voices in American History CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, June 14, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — On Saturday, June 18, 2022, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello will host Ascendant: The Power of Descendant Communities to Shape Our Stories, Places, and Future. This is a public program in recognition of Juneteenth that specifically aims to uplift descendant voices that…