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Dr. Richard Konteh on Modern Day Slavery, Child Protection and Children’s Rights in Sierra Leone
Slavery has evolved and manifested itself in different ways throughout history. Today some traditional forms of slavery still persist in their earlier forms, while others have been transformed into new ones. - December 04, 2020 - Richard Konteh 2023
After Year of Global Crisis, Millions Respond with Massive Swell of Generosity and Shared Humanity on GivingTuesday 2020
The GivingTuesday Data Commons reports total giving increased from $1.97 billion to $2.47 billion in the United States alone, representing a 25% increase compared to GivingTuesday 2019. Further, GivingTuesday estimates that 34.8 million people participated in GivingTuesday 2020, a 29% increase over 2019. - December 03, 2020 - GivingTuesday
Carson-Based Community Organization Awarded $15,000 Bank of America Grant on #GivingTuesday to Continue Critical Needs Services During Prolonged Pandemic
Award winning “Love My Neighbor” program pivoted from arts workshops for at-risk youth to food aid and art kits for homebound families. - December 03, 2020 - Artward Initiative
Muzzy Unveils Global Licence Property - Popular BBC Language Learning Programme Available for Local Publishers
Muzzy, the children’s language education programme, has unveiled a new six-level English language course for early years foundation through to teen. Developed by language experts, the programme is now available as an international licence opportunity, via publishing house "Growing Minds." - December 02, 2020 - Muzzy BBC Publishing
Dr. Richard Konteh Calls on Leaders to Step Up Efforts to Achieve a Healthier Society, Global Solidarity and Shared Responsibility
Dr. Richard Konteh in commemorating World AIDS Day, echoes António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General saying, “Health is a human right. Health must be a top investment priority to achieve universal health coverage. On this World AIDS Day let us recognize that, to overcome COVID-19 and end AIDS, the world must stand in solidarity and share responsibility." - December 02, 2020 - Richard Konteh 2023
MRS M Drops New Single "Sugar Daddy" Remixed by Harry Fraud
Mongolian superstar MRS M's Asian hit "Sugar Daddy" gets a remix makeover from New York Hip Hop producer Harry Fraud - who's produced everyone from French Montana to Wiz Khalifa. It's the first taste of an upcoming EP collaboration between the NY Hip Hop hitmaker and Asian star. - December 01, 2020 - B2 Holdings Ltd.
Harmel Codi, Author and Advocate, Publishes Children’s Books to Promote Early Literacy in COVID-Related Homeschooling
Author and her books offer a way for parents to inculcate the joy of reading despite pandemic pressures, a serious issue for under-served communities. - December 01, 2020 - Community Alliances and Improvements
Hair Extensions of Houston Installs High-Quality Hair Extensions Using the Hairlocs System
The salon offers exceptional hair extension installation services using the Hairlocs system. - December 01, 2020 - Hair Extensions of Houston
GivingTuesday Set for Worldwide Celebration of Generosity on December 1
GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement, is rallying a wave of giving and unity in the annual celebration of generosity happening on December 1. In this continued period of unprecedented need, GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to show kindness and... - November 30, 2020 - GivingTuesday
Spotlight Interview with Ms. Jeannette Jones: Household Manager & Personal Assistant for UHNW Families, Royalty & Celebrities
A Q&A session with Jeannette Jones, Founder of Purveyors of Time, hosted by Brian Daniel, founder of The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network. - November 30, 2020 - Purveyors of Time
Written for a Generation of Young Men in Crisis, New Self-Help Book "Be the Awesome Man" Reintroduces Honor, Maturity and Self-Reliance
Young men in America are in crisis, underachieving in unprecedented numbers and not attaining standard benchmarks of maturity. A new book, "Be the Awesome Man," offers young men, parents and mentors practical advice and tools for achieving lasting success and happiness. - November 30, 2020 - Linden Publishing
New Cartoon Teaches Biblical Principles as Guide for Young Children
220 Media announces the launch of Yoyo Dont Play That! The live action cartoon based on the popular book series created by Myrtis Randolph. - November 28, 2020 - 220 Media and Marketing
SimchatOlam.org Launches a Bonei Olam Chesed Project to Share Joy and Donate to a Worthy Cause
Simchat Olam, a project of Bonei Olam, has officially launched. The initiative allows any person in the world to easily announce the birth of their child, a bris, or baby naming, all for free. One can sign up and create an announcement through beautifully-designed cards to share information... - November 27, 2020 - Simchat Olam
Locals for Locals: Roof Giveaway Contest from TaylorMade Contractors for a Family in Need
TaylorMade Contractors is providing a free roof system and exterior makeover to a family in need; Partners for the promotion include Owens Corning and the Greater Lake Charles Rotary Club; Applicants can submit their entries online at https://localsforlocals.info . - November 27, 2020 - Taylormade Contractors
Cybersecurity Woman of the Year to Partner with Cyber Security Hub
Cybersecurity Woman of the Year (CSWY), an annual global awards event spotlighting women for their outstanding achievements in the field of security, will partner in 2021 with Cyber Security Hub. “We are looking forward to partnering with a leading publication like Cyber Security Hub because... - November 26, 2020 - Cyber Security Hub
Elite Medicare Specialists to Change the Health Insurance Enrollment Landscape
On November 30th, 2020 Elite Medicare Specialists will host the 1st ever Call-A-Thon for Medicare annual election period in central Virginia. Local licensed agents will be ready to take last minute calls from Medicare’s beneficiaries who have not yet reviewed their plan options for 2021. In breaking from the norms of in-home appointments, these local agents still provide a personal touch. - November 24, 2020 - Elite Medicare Specialists
Tween Eva Goodrich Joins Bleuet Girl Entrepreneurship Program
Goodrich Joins Program that Highlights and Supports Tween and Teen Girl Social Entrepreneurs - November 24, 2020 - Bleuet
Be Strong International Feeds 500 Families in First Thanksgiving Food Distribution
Be Strong International distributed 500 boxes filled with canned goods and food items, gift cards to purchase fresh turkey or ham, and other items for needy families suffering from food shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic during their first-ever Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Distribution event. The event took place on Friday, November 20, 2020, from 10 a.m. to noon at Palmetto Bay Village Hall. - November 24, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Intelliversity Announces Project Jericho
An example of “health-care diplomacy” at work - November 23, 2020 - Intelliversity
Award-Winning Trademark Attorney’s New Book Makes Trademarks Accessible for Bootstrapping Businesses & Becomes Instant #1 Amazon Best Seller
Helping entrepreneurs and business owners avoid costly legal disputes that could put them out of business is the subject of a new book by trademark law expert Radiance W. Harris, Esq. Trademark Like A Boss: The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide to Protecting Your Brand helps readers understand the... - November 20, 2020 - Radiance IP Law
Kiwon Solutec is Entering the U.S. Market
Kiwon Solutec produces axial power conveying power delivery systems and oxygen supply systems that separate oxygen in the air and is entering the U.S. market. The company offers not only oxygen generation systems in living spaces that bring the freshness of the forest to homes, offices, and large... - November 20, 2020 - Kiwon
Hoboken Hospitality Alliance Presents Fetchstr.com & Rescuing Leftover Cuisine to Help Hoboken Restaurants Survive
HoHA Provides New Business and Relief Services to Support the New Jersey Restaurant Community During Second Wave of COVID Pandemic - November 20, 2020 - Hoboken Hospitality Alliance
Center for Adoption Support and Education Received Accreditation of Its Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) accredited the Center for Adoption Support (C.A.S.E)’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program for a five-year period through 11/20/2025, making TAC part of an elite group of certificate programs dedicated to public protection and... - November 19, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
SI&A Confirms Alarming Trends in Distance Learning; Early Data on Chronic Absenteeism
The California Department of Education (CDE) reaches out to School Innovations & Achievement (SI&A) for an early analysis on chronic absenteeism. With over 10 years' experience in K-12 attendance management, SI&A is a leading provider of data trends and data analytics. SI&A's early data reveals attendance taking practices must be modified. - November 19, 2020 - School Innovations & Achievement
Nation United Foundation Launches “The Incident Report” to Help Increase Awareness and Address Acts of Hatred, Racism & Discrimination in Lacrosse
Nation United Foundation, nonprofit affiliate of Nation United Lacrosse, launches “The Incident Report” for the purpose of increasing awareness and addressing acts of racism in lacrosse. The organization began beta testing the portal on August 3, 2020. The Incident Report is a virtual... - November 14, 2020 - Nation United Foundation
Be Strong International Awarded Funds to Expand Programs for Needy Children
Be Strong International (BSI) was awarded $10,000 from the Community Recovery Fund at The Miami Foundation to benefit youth residing in South Dade. With these funds, BSI plans to expand services and programs through organizational capacity and reach, and funds will directly benefit needy and low-income children. - November 13, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Be Strong Int’l Expands Program Offerings for Restoring Broken Marriages and Community Relationships
Be Strong International (BSI) has two innovative new programs to re-engage broken relationships in marriage and also in the community caused by social justice concerns. - November 13, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Leadership Book "CLIMAX: What Great Leaders Need Love Affairs" by Emily Liu Released by New Chapter Press
Transformational Leadership and Relationship Coach, Spiritual Healer and Teacher, Emily W. Liu Has Released a New Book - November 11, 2020 - New Chapter Press
"Wake Up Olivia," New Children's Book Inspires and Entertains Readers
"This is a story that children and parents will love. It offers the reader an empowering perspective for developing a loving, self-identity." - Fran Briggs, Publicist to Detrell and Jasmin Hawkins - November 10, 2020 - eMediaCampaigns!
Denver Passes Historic, Resident-Led Climate Action Funding Initiative
This week Denver voters approved Ballot Measure 2A, pushing Denver to the forefront of the national climate movement. The tax-raising measure is the result of two years of community-led activism, a six month comprehensive stakeholder engagement process, and multiple City-Council hearings to define... - November 09, 2020 - Resilient Denver
"Na Kaminda" Detects Increasing Numbers of US Citizens Relocating to the Dutch Caribbean to Escape Polarization
The number of US citizens searching for options permanently to leave their home country has risen significantly, due to polarization. - November 09, 2020 - Na Kaminda
Medicare Insurance Agency Reports Busiest Year on Record
With 44 million Americans currently enrolled in Medicare, it’s no surprise that some of the nation’s largest brokers are experiencing their busiest days of the year right now. That’s because the country is in the middle of what’s known as “Medicare Open... - November 07, 2020 - Bridlewood Insurance Services
26th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival World Premiere: "BLACK Mama Sable"
Filmmaker Okema Gunn Creates Short Film from Perspectives about the Chicago Riots, Police Brutality, Pandemic and Struggles of African-Americans - November 07, 2020 - 7 Gunn Media
Future Horizons Presents "COVID Isn’t Fair!"
Future Horizons offer books that help support teachers, parents, family members, and caretakers improve their understanding of ASD and be able to build a foundation of positive growth, both intellectually and emotionally. - November 06, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Dementia Society of America Presents "Broadway Alive!"
The Dementia Society of America® will be presenting its first online fundraising entertainment program on Sunday evening, November 22, 2020, at 6:00 pm (ET). The program, called "Broadway Alive!™," will feature a special performance by Keith Spencer, a nationally recognized... - November 05, 2020 - Dementia Society of America
West Palm Beach Kiwanis Club Speaks Up for Kids with Generous Computer Donation
Twenty new Dell computers were donated to bridge the technology gap for Palm Beach County child victims of abuse. - November 05, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
Best Social Media Campaigns to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best social media campaigns in 86 industries as part of their 19th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Anyone wishing to nominate their social media work for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 29, 2021. - November 04, 2020 - Web Marketing Association
Judge Elizabeth Davis Frizell, Candidate for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3, Could be the First African American Woman to Serve on Texas’ Highest Court
If elected, Judge Frizell will be the first African American woman to serve on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3, unseating Republican incumbent Judge Bert Richardson. - November 04, 2020 - Elizabeth Davis Frizell
Black Women’s Health Imperative Launches Anti-Tobacco and Vaping Program at Seven HBCU Campuses with Support of the Robert Wood Johnson
The Two Organizations Collaborate with an Innovative New Program, Aimed at Empowering Black Women Leaders to Lead the Fight Against Tobacco and Vaping Use - November 03, 2020 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Liberian National Trivia Team to Compete at the Quiz Olympiad
November 2021 Event Features Teams from Across the Globe - November 02, 2020 - Toutant Intellectual Competition Fund
Be Strong International to Feed 500 Families for First Thanksgiving Food Distribution
With the help of sponsors and volunteers, Be Strong International will distribute food to 500 families on the Friday before Thanksgiving. - October 31, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Webinar Features 3 Global Experts Speaking on Islamic Home Finance and Social Justice in U.S.
Equity and justice have always been at the core of Islamic financial principles, and that’s drawing a fast-growing number of Americans to choose an Islamic alternative to a mortgage loan when they buy or refinance their home. Learn why at a webinar Nov. 1 on Islamic Home Finance and the... - October 31, 2020 - Guidance Residential
Financial Connection to Breast Cancer - All Women Financial Firm, Urban Wealth Management Assists Women
Researchers have connected the term "financial toxicity" to breast cancer. And while the energy of the woman diagnosed with breast cancer should be on healing and taking care of herself; life can spiral out of control and money is the root cause. Urban Wealth Management, an All Woman Financial Firm in Los Angeles is assisting women in getting their financial life in gear and focus on healing and living the life they desire and deserve. - October 30, 2020 - Urban Wealth Management
Delta Offshore Energy Signs $3 Billion LNG to Power 3.2 GW Power Plant Agreement: Wilbur Ross, Indo Pacific Business Forum 2020
Delta Offshore Energy, as a project owner, signed a Master Teaming Agreement between Bechtel Corporation, General Electric, and McDermott Inc. for the development of the Bac Lieu LNG-to-power project worth more than $3 Billion of U.S. equipment and services. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross... - October 29, 2020 - Delta Offshore Energy
Ebony Young Takes Helm of The Lonely Entrepreneur 501(c)(3)
Ebony Young, noted corporate and community leader, has joined The Lonely Entrepreneur as President of the organization's non-profit operations. Young will drive the organization's mission to provide 1 million entrepreneurs worldwide with access to tools, resources and support they need to help their businesses survive and thrive. - October 29, 2020 - The Lonely Entrepreneur
Vascular Care Leaders Applaud Rep. Ruben Gallego for Co-Sponsoring Bill to Address Health Inequities in Peripheral Artery Disease
The Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act aims to prevent amputations by expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for PAD and establishing a PAD education program. - October 28, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
P.O.W.E.R. Announces Their Ladies Night Wine and Cheese Networking Event Hosted by Founder, Tonia DeCosimo
P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized is excited to announce their Ladies Night Wine and Cheese Networking Event hosted by Founder, Tonia DeCosimo on November 10, 2020. P.O.W.E.R.’s networking events are intimate events with keynote speakers focusing on timely... - October 28, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Vascular Care Leaders Applaud Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. for Introducing Bill to Address Health Inequities in Peripheral Artery Disease
The Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act aims to prevent amputations by expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for PAD and establishing a PAD education program. - October 27, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
Cathy Marshall, CaDori Brands LLC Showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by P.O.W.E.R.
Cathy Marshall of Katy, Texas has been showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of self-empowerment, nonprofit and volunteering. - October 27, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Las Vegas Portrait Photographer Christian Purdie Adds a New Twist on Holiday Family Portrait Photography Sessions
Christian and his team aren’t just looking for a photo to put on social media or something that families send out to friends and loved ones. They are creating artwork with families that they will hang on the walls of their homes for generations. - October 26, 2020 - Christian Purdie Photography