Category: the Bridge
Bridging the gap between race, gender, philosophies… leading to understanding!
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Research explores how biased perceptions may drive erosion of democratic values in US
Newswise — A new report published in the journal Scientific Reports sheds light on the current state of democracy in the United States. The research by a University of Illinois Chicago social psychologist and colleagues shows that both Democrats and Republicans personally value core democratic principles, such as free and fair elections, but severely underestimate opposing party…
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New federal legislation created to help child sexual abuse survivors explained: resource guide created by UGA law school clinic
WHAT: Earlier this month, President Joe Biden signed the Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sexual Abuse Victims Act of 2022, which eliminates the statute of limitations for a variety of federal civil claims, such as sexual abuse of a minor and sexual exploitation of children. To help child sexual abuse survivors and their advocates, the Wilbanks…
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Cybrary Partners With Carahsoft to Provide Cybersecurity Skill Development to Government Agencies and Customers
Provides Public Sector With Enhanced Access to Updated Cybersecurity Professional Development Platform and Content to Help Defend Against Increased Threats COLLEGE PARK, Md. /PRNewswire/ — Cybrary, the leading training platform for cybersecurity professionals, today announced a partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp, the Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider.® Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Cybrary’s Public Sector distributor, making…
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San Francisco LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Names Sharon Giovinazzo Chief Executive Officer
SAN FRANCISCO /PRNewswire/ — The San Francisco-based LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired today announced that it has named Sharon Giovinazzo as its new Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 1902, the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is one of the nation’s largest and most established blindness organizations, providing comprehensive education, training, and advocacy for the community.…
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Duncan NRI at Texas Children’s Hospital Accelerates Neurological Research and Therapies with Historic $10M Gift from The Blue Bird Circle
HOUSTON /PRNewswire/ — The Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children’s Hospital today announced it received a $10 million donation from The Blue Bird Circle. The Duncan NRI is a multidisciplinary group of 30+ physicians and scientists from Baylor College of Medicine working together to accelerate life-saving research and to develop effective therapies for the…
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OLG HELPS IMMORTALIZE THE CHATHAM COLOURED ALL-STARS BASEBALL TEAM
Reviving and celebrating Ontario history on the baseball field and in a video game! Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), in partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB), is immortalizing the 1934 Chatham Coloured All-Stars – the first all-Black team to win an Ontario Baseball Association Championship – in a very unique way.
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The Center for Policing Equity Launches a Suite of Stakeholder Resources for Redesigning Public Safety
The Center for Policing Equity is expanding beyond its wealth of on-the-ground technical assistance offerings to launch a robust learning environment for stakeholders engaged in redesigning public safety to be more just, equitable, and community-centered. NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, in direct response to feedback from its community partners, the Center for Policing Equity…
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World Vision halfway toward goal of reaching 50 million people with clean water by 2030
Accomplishment announced at the Concordia Annual Summit 25 million people have been reached with clean water access NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — World Vision is celebrating a major milestone in its efforts to help end the global water crisis. In 2015, at the time the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals were established, World Vision committed to reaching…
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LIVE FREE GATHERS ARTISTS, FAITH LEADERS, HIGH-RISK YOUNG MEN & WOMEN IN MULTI-CITY TOWN HALL EXPERIENCE TO PROMOTE JUSTICE, HEALING, & EMPOWERMENT AHEAD OF NOVEMBER MIDTERM ELECTIONS
Designed to Engage Black and Brown Voters As a Part of Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, & The Drum Major Coalition’s Investment
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Congratulations to the Winner of the 2022 Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship
We have awarded a new winner for the Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship. Read more to find out! LOS ANGELES, CA /24-7PressRelease/ — Congratulations to this year’s winner of the Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship, Tyler Kleinsasser! Dr. Arthur A. Kezian is proud to award Steven with the scholarship amount of $1,200 to…