Category: the Bridge
Bridging the gap between race, gender, philosophies… leading to understanding!
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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…
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Denial of structural racism linked to anti-Black prejudice
Denial also associated with less racial empathy, study finds Newswise — People who deny the existence of structural racism are more likely to exhibit anti-Black prejudice and less likely to show racial empathy or openness to diversity, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. However, there were no similar findings for people who…
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HBCU Grad makes history by landing into 3 Major Retailers
NORFOLK, Va., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tones of Melanin is an HBCU clothing company that speaks to the HBCU culture’s pulse through philanthropic endeavors, one-of-a-kind designs, and long-lasting quality. Tones of Melanin is currently available in over 18 HBCU Follett Bookstores across the country. Tones of Melanin is the only HBCU brand that is created by a HBCU graduate that…
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Lifestyle coaching lowers blood pressure in Black adults
Kaiser Permanente study finds culturally tailored program leads to long-term benefits in adults with hypertension OAKLAND, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — Culturally tailored lifestyle coaching can help Black adults with hypertension improve their blood pressure control, new Kaiser Permanente research shows. Improving blood pressure control is key to reducing risk for stroke, heart attack, and other hypertension-related health…
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QUEEN OF CRYPTO WARNS INFLATION AND RECESSION COULD WIPE OUT ECONOMIC GAINS FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS FOR GENERATIONS
LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As runaway inflation escalates, gas prices skyrocket and recession looms, African Americans have continued to lose economic ground throughout the pandemic. Responding to what she feels may be a future economic Armageddon for Black America, Najah Roberts, the “Queen of Crypto,” is launching “The Second Annual Digital Financial Revolution Tour” (DFRT) on Saturday,…