Category: the Bridge
Bridging the gap between race, gender, philosophies… leading to understanding!
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POET, JOURNALIST, TV PERSONALITY AND AUTHOR KEVIN POWELL NAMED WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE AT PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
Powell, an author of 15 books, is one of the most celebrated political, cultural, literary and hip-hop voices in America. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas /PRNewswire/ — Prairie View A&M University announced today the appointment of the highly-regarded poet, journalist, TV personality and author Kevin Powell to serve as its second writer-in-residence of the Toni Morrison Writing Program. Kevin Powell meets the…
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United States Commission on Civil Rights Celebrates 65th Anniversary
WASHINGTON /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today the United States Commission on Civil Rights celebrates 65 years since its creation by the 1957 Voting Rights Act on September 9, 1957. Through the landmark legislation, the Commission was given the authority to investigate voting rights and then subsequently civil rights issues impacting the American people and provide recommendations to the President…
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New Research Reveals a Persistent Gap in Asian Leadership Representation on the Global Stage
Report revisits data from 2017 to identify the individual actions and structural changes needed to break the bamboo ceiling SINGAPORE /PRNewswire/ — Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), a top-ranked, global provider of executive education today released a new report, “Global Asian Leader: From Asia, For The World” – an extension of its 2018 study, “The Global Asian Leader: From Local Star to…
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Do No Harm filed Lawsuit against Health Affairs scholarship alleging discrimination on the basis of race
WASHINGTON /PRNewswire/ — Do No Harm filed a lawsuit, on behalf of its members, against Project Hope and its publication Health Affairs in Washington D.C.’s United States District Court on September 6th for running a race-segregated health journal fellowship that excludes white applicants. Health Affairs’ Health Equity Fellowship for Trainees gives mentorship and publication opportunities for health-policy scholars. According to the Health Equity…
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New Campaign by FEMA and the Ad Council Encourages Black Community to “Create a Lasting Legacy” by Preparing for Disasters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As part of FEMA’s ongoing approach to advance accessibility and cultural competency in boosting the nation’s preparedness, the new PSAs were developed specifically to reach Black and African American communities, and will air nationwide. Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9083351-adcouncil-fema-ready-national-preparedness-month/ Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Deputy Administrator Erik A. Hooks will also visit Howard University,…
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New Survey Details Challenges of Frontline Workers of Color
Learn What Can be Done to Improve Job Quality and Economic Mobility SAN FRANCISCO /PRNewswire/ — BACKGROUND:The majority of Americans are introduced to the workforce through frontline jobs—whether waiting tables, stocking store shelves or folding clothes. Roughly 112 million Americans are frontline employees, and more than 70% of Black and Hispanic Americans in the U.S. are…
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How One Houston Organization is Addressing Accessibility and Eradicating Local Arts Deserts
HOUSTON /PRNewswire/ — Improving accessibility to art and culture has long been a challenge in America. Communities of color receive only 4% of all foundation arts funding, despite representing 37% percent of the population. Shuttered venues and funding limitations due to COVID-19 continue to create new barriers for underserved populations to experience the arts. In unincorporated East Harris…
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National Hispanic Contractors Association Welcomes New Organization From Mexico, Fandeli
Fandeli, a family-owned business, is expanding from Mexico to the United States HOUSTON, August 29, 2022 (Newswire.com) – The National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA) is excited to announce high-performance coated abrasives manufacturer Fandeli has joined the association. “As a proudly Mexican company, we are excited to be taking on this new challenge and making a difference…
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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Activates Partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine to Expand Black Representation in Health Care
Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle is one of seven sites in the nation to host the training program SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is launching an undergraduate medical training program for students from Morehouse School of Medicine. Virginia Mason Medical Center is one of seven sites in the nation, and the only…
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McDonald’s USA Continues Empowering and Supporting Black Community and Cultural Trailblazers through its new Black & Positively Golden “Change Leaders” Program
Interested change leaders can apply starting today through Oct. 9 CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ — Calling entrepreneurs, activists and culture shifters. McDonald’s USA today announced the Black & Positively Golden Change Leaders program, an initiative to empower the next group of visionaries who are changing the world, one community at a time. The yearlong campaign is part of the Black &…