Critical Race Theory, Vaccine Mandates & More–AcademicInfluence.com Provides Resources on the Hottest Controversies

GEORGETOWN, Ky — The saying goes, “You never have to advertise a fire.” This is true whether there’s an actual building on fire or just an inflammatory item in the news. People are drawn to anything incendiary. Making sense of a heated news item or communicating it to others, however, can be challenging. Inflection, the opinion, editorial, […]
Statewide Coalition Focused on Racial Equity Encourages Fairness in California Redistricting Process

The California Black Census and Redistricting Hub Coalition Responds to Flaws Identified in Draft Maps Presented by the California Redistricting Commission LOS ANGELES — The California Citizens Redistricting Commission released draft maps that could shape California’s Congressional, Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization political boundaries for the next ten years. The California Black Census and Redistricting Hub coalition (The […]
Bob Evans Farms Teams Up with LSS Faith Mission to Support Local Veterans

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BEF) and LSS Faith Mission are proud to provide support for our local military veterans. The companies have teamed up to provide breakfast and dinner to several dozen veterans residing at Faith Mission on Veterans Day. Additionally, local Bob Evans Farms employees are writing thank you cards, wearing purple to honor […]
Veterans Day

View this post on Instagram A post shared by TNC Network (@m3e.d71.myftpupload.com) This #VeteransDay, we salute you. https://tnc.network Subscribe to our newsletter… https://tnc.network/newsletter/ Veterans Day on November 11th honors military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. The federal holiday coincides with Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which marks World War […]
Black Health Matters Declares #BlackHealthStartsHere at Fall Health Summit

Latest offering in the virtual health fair series promises to be the largest and most impactful one yet! NEW YORK — Persistent inequities in access to health care, gaps in health insurance coverage, and higher rates of adverse socioeconomic conditions have led to poorer health outcomes among Africans. How can these challenges be met and addressed? [videopack […]
National Parents As Teachers Day

National Parents As Teachers Day Learning begins at home #parentsasteachersday National Parents as Teachers Day on November 8th encourages Parent Teachers Organizations and parents to join forces to support children in their educational goals. Parents as Teachers Organizations offer educational services to parents across the country. These affiliates give all parents of young children […]
Newly Launched Faith Health Alliance Aims to Increase Vaccination in African American Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 5, 2021) — National Minority Quality Forum’s Center for Sustainable Health Care and Equity (NMQF-SHC) announced that it will work with a network of pastors to launch the Faith Health Alliance — an effort to increase awareness of the benefits of COVID-19 and influenza vaccination in African American communities throughout the […]
Black Babies Awareness Month campaign shines a spotlight on the health and wellbeing of Black children

Campaign highlights national policy agenda and research exploring long-standing inequities and the effects of COVID-19 CHAPEL HILL, N.C — Black Babies Awareness Month, a campaign to promote and center the needs of Black infants and toddlers, kicks-off November 1st. The initiative coincides with the release of the first-ever National Black Child Agenda. Led by the Equity Research […]
Black Women for Wellness is Empowering Black Women to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes During National Diabetes Month

An at-home lifestyle change program from the CDC helps L.A.-area residents with prediabetes reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than half. People feel overwhelmed when diagnosed with prediabetes, but developing type 2 diabetes is preventable. CYL2 provides a support system and tools to help people lose weight and improve their health.” […]
Former NFL Player James Hasty Launches First African American-Owned Search Firm to End Biases in Sports Hiring

Proprietary candidate evaluation tool key to leveling the playing field for candidates seeking coaching and leadership positions with collegiate and professional teams DALLAS — Former NFL cornerback James Hasty is working to eliminate biases and racial disparity in sports hiring through his new search firm, Eneje (pronounced IN-N-JAY) Consulting, and a proprietary candidate evaluation tool called the Coaching Performance Assessment […]

