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Witlingo Launches Social Audio Channel for Local Governments
Residents are able to engage with their local government by submitting digital audio posts and listening to posts from other residents. - August 11, 2022 - Witlingo
Dr. Shalon’s Maternal Action Project Announces the Appointment of Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha to Its Board of Directors
Dr. Shalon’s Maternal Action Project (DSMAP), a national leader in maternal health, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD, MPH, CHES to its Board of Directors. “I am ecstatic that Dr. Ndidi is joining our team. I met her several years ago through my... - August 02, 2022 - Dr. Shalon’s Maternal Action Project
SIFTMedia 215 Release of 2022 State of Women Identified Film & Media Makers of Color in the Philadelphia/Mid Atlantic Region – Listen To What I Say Report
The aim of this report serves as an invitation to funders, stakeholders, allies and supporters to come to the table prepared to listen, partner and strategize on plans with women of color film and media makers to enhance and sustain their lives, so as to enhance the sector and the region as a whole. - July 29, 2022 - SIFTMedia 215 Collective
You & Five-O to Host Free "Reality Check 5.0" Community Policing Town Hall on Aug. 11 to Increase Safety and Survival During Law Enforcement Encounters
On Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. (Eastern), presenters from You & Five-O (YFO), Kinston Police Department, and Shaw University’s Center for Racial and Social Justice (CRSJ) will host a virtual town hall webinar titled “Reality Check 5.0” to discuss community policing and to... - July 27, 2022 - You & Five-O
Applied Behavioral Consultants, LLC and Dr. Joseph J. Plaud Are Now Based in Naples, Florida
Applied Behavioral Consultants, LLC, under the leadership of Dr. Joseph J. Plaud, has now moved its base of operations from Boston, Massachusetts to Naples, Florida. Dr. Plaud is now ready to provide clinical and forensic psychology services to attorneys and their clients in Florida as a licensed psychologist. - July 18, 2022 - Applied Behavioral Consultants, LLC
Save the Children of Ukraine Fundraiser
A fundraiser to raise funds for Poland welcomes refugee center in Poland. - July 13, 2022 - Chef Roc Productions
Tennessee United for Human Rights to Host Mandela Day Event 2022
Tennessee United for Human Rights spreads their message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos and inspirational messages. - July 09, 2022 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Spokane Housing Advocate Receives Award for Service to Women, Families in Need
Spokane Housing Advocate is honored for her work by the Sisters of Providence with the 2022 Mother Joseph Award. - July 07, 2022 - Sisters of Providence
NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom to Speak for the Rohingya People at Chicago Non-Profit
NBA player and human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom will address the genocide of the Rohingya people. The event has been collaboratively organized by the Rohingya community and is being held at FORA (Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America) in Chicago. “The Rohingya people have been persecuted for far too long. It is time that the people around the world stand up and call this what it is, a genocide. And I will be their voice,” Freedom said. - July 05, 2022 - Rohingya Women Development Network-RWDN
Foundation Supporting Indigenous Students to Return a Half-Million Dollars to a Catholic Organization
The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation Board Chair, Tony Williams, plans to announce the Board’s decision to return the $500,000 endowment to the Sisters of Saint Anne and terminate the 4.5-year-long relationship. In his announcement, Tony Williams will explain his Board’s decision... - June 24, 2022 - Verna J. Kirkness Foundation
Call for Entries for San Diego’s First Virtual BIPOC History Museum
International call for entries for the first virtual BIPOC history museum located in San Diego, CA. - June 16, 2022 - Our Genetic Legacy Inc.
NPA Candidate Tuan "TQ" Nguyen Formally Runs for Florida U.S. Senate
Today, Tuan "TQ" Nguyen has formally filed his candidacy for U.S. Senate in Florida. Nguyen, a no-party-affiliated candidate, is joining the race where the incumbent GOP Senator, Marco Rubio, and Dem Congresswoman Val Demings are the partisan front runners. Tuan "TQ" Nguyen... - June 13, 2022 - Tuan "TQ" Nguyen
Race Unity Day Conference Announced
The Bahá'ís of Scottsdale will be hosting a conference themed “Social Transformation and Promoting Race Amity in Education.” - June 09, 2022 - The Bahá'ís of Scottsdale
DC Central Kitchen Prepares to Move Into the House That Good Business Built
Iconic DC-Based Social Enterprise Nonprofit Secures New Markets Tax Credit Investment to Help Bring the Kitchen Home to New Klein Center for Jobs & Justice Later This Year. - June 07, 2022 - DC Central Kitchen
Teas Etc.’s PRIDE Green Tea Blend Does Double Duty Supporting Local and National Programs for LGBTQ Youth
Teas Etc. is brewing acceptance in their support of The Trevor Project and their local Fernandina Beach Pride Event with a colorful tea that is purple, delicious and gives back to LGBTQ Youth. - May 27, 2022 - Teas Etc., Inc.
Community Family Life Services Hosting 3-Day Virtual Conference on Serving Moms in Crisis, with a Focus on Criminal Justice
From June 7-9, the Community Family Life Services (CFLS) Speakers Bureau will hold its second national MORE THAN Conference, a survivor-led virtual series on the intersection of domestic violence, race, poverty, the criminal justice system, and motherhood. Attendees can earn up to 13 CEUs approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886880865-4332). - May 25, 2022 - Community Family Life Services
Living Advantage, Inc. Hosts "Mixer That Matters" for Foster Youth with Celebrity Guests in Beverly Hills
LA, Inc. will be hosting a fundraiser, "The Mixer that Matters" on May 26th in honor of Foster Youth Month to specifically celebrate the resilient young people in the Foster Care system, hosted by Chad L. Coleman, actor on the award-winning series The Walking Dead. Representatives and... - May 25, 2022 - Living Advantage Inc.
NWA to Pack 285K Meals for Ukrainian Refugees
On June 4th, the nonprofit MULTIPLi will be spearheading an opportunity to pack 285k thousand meals for Ukrainian refugees. This event will take place at the Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club from 8am to 6pm in two-hour shifts. With the growing need of food insecurity and lack of resources for the Ukrainian refugees, MULTIPLi recognized an opportunity to step in and mobilize the people of NWA. - May 06, 2022 - MULTIPLI Global
Newfront Raises $15,000 for Ukraine Through Wellbeing for Peace
Last week, Newfront, a tech-enabled, full-service brokerage, partnered with Wellness Coach to sponsor a virtual community challenge that raised more than $15,000 in support of Ukraine. - May 05, 2022 - Newfront
The Voice of the English-Speaking Canadians
One of the Transform U Media Network Corp's newest podcast, the Cheap Mama Life Podcast, a weekly conversation about the road to financial freedom, interviewed the founder of advocacy group “Our Bilingual Quebec/Canada" to sound the alarm about Quebec’s Bill 96, a Canadian... - April 24, 2022 - Transform U Media Network Corp
Amílcar Releases Deep House Single "Fronteras"
After his recent jazz infused single “Gumbo!,” Franco-Venezuelan artist Amílcar surprises us again with a new instrumental deep house single titled “Fronteras,” an electronic music track that tells the story about migrations around the world. - April 22, 2022 - Amilcar
Newfront Sponsors "Wellbeing For Peace" to Raise Funds for Ukraine
Newfront, a tech-enabled, full-service brokerage, is partnering with Wellness Coach to sponsor a virtual community challenge aimed at raising money in support of Ukraine. - April 20, 2022 - Newfront
Indigo Founder and CEO Sheri Smith: Spiritual Entrepreneurship is Foundational to a Just and Inclusive Society
Last week, Rev. Rich Tafel of the Church of the Holy City sat down with Indigo Founder and CEO Sheri Smith, one of the thought leaders in the field of spiritual entrepreneurship. Sheri created an education company called Indigo, with a vision of ushering in an education system that shifts away from... - April 20, 2022 - Church of the Holy City
New Research: 73% of Wisconsin’s Black Children Lived in Financial Hardship Pre-Pandemic
United Way of Kenosha County releases new research United For ALICE — ALICE in Focus: Children, in partnership with United with ALICE. This research reveals the disproportionate impact of financial hardship on the state’s Black and Hispanic children, while also challenging the reliance on federal poverty guidelines for eligibility for assistance programs. - April 16, 2022 - United Way of Kenosha County
Clubhouse International Partners with Leading Corporations to Support Recovery-Focused Mental Health Services
Clubhouse International announces the launch of their new Corporate Partners program, an opportunity for corporations to participate in the effort to expand the Clubhouse Model as part of the global strategy to grow recovery-focused mental health services around the world. Corporate Partners... - April 14, 2022 - Clubhouse International
Clubhouse International Launches Ukraine Fund to Help Refugees with Mental Illness
Bringing the power of our global community to help refugees from the war in Ukraine: In response to the humanitarian crisis created by the war in Ukraine, the Clubhouse International Ukraine Fund has been established for the global Clubhouse community to come together and support our colleagues who are on the front lines trying to meet the needs of refugees with a mental illness. - April 12, 2022 - Clubhouse International
In War, We Jest
Karmic Jesters Drops New Single; Direct Donations Go to Ukrainian Refugee Relief via World Central Kitchen - April 06, 2022 - Karmic Jesters
From GB with Love: WORLDwrite's Video Messages of Support for Ukraine and Young Refugees to Join Hackney Film-Makers
Young volunteers learning to shoot with the Citizen TV making charity WORLDwrite, have today launched their first episode of a short solidarity video for Ukraine. - April 05, 2022 - WorldWrite
San Diego Women Using LiDAR Drones to Honor the Resilience + Sacrifice of BIPOC Ancestors
“California is leading the nation, in a bipartisan way, on the issue of reparations and racial justice, which is a discussion that is long overdue and deserves our utmost attention,” says Governor Newsom. Projects like this, are how two California are blazing new paths. - March 24, 2022 - Our Genetic Legacy Inc.
UR2.Global Names Composer, Pianist and Singer-Songwriter – Yify Zhang, the 2022 Honorary Artist-in-Residence for the Annual Global Artist Challenge
UR2.Global Names World-Class Composer, Pianist and Singer-Songwriter – Yify Zhang as the 2022 Honorary Artist-In-Residence (HAR) for its global Annual Artist Challenge to uplift the self-esteem of humanity. Artist call for Singer-Songwriters ages 21 and older are invited to participate and receive awards. - March 21, 2022 - UR2.Global
In Partnership with National Women’s Law Center, E11 Announces Launch of New NWLC.org Website
E11 Group has partnered with National Women’s Law Center to create and launch a new, state-of-the-art website for the organization. The new website, NWLC.org comes as demand for resources and information around gender justice remains high. “Our work fighting for gender justice through... - March 19, 2022 - E11
Helping Ukrainian Refugees Through Soccer: Deploying Soccer Missionaries to Help Ukrainian Refugees in Poland and Slovakia
The International non-profit organization known as “The Global Foundation for Peace through Soccer,” plans to deploy a team of soccer missionaries to Poland and Slovakia soon. Those soccer missionaries expect to operate a series of free soccer clinics for the Ukrainian children who are... - March 12, 2022 - The Global Foundation for Peace through Soccer
From Trenton House Publishing: Children's Picture Book Broaches Era's Racist Attitudes and Actions/John Muir and the National Parks
Conservationist John Muir is lauded as Father of the National Parks, but is that the whole story? Nine-year-old Sophia travels back in time with a prospector and his trusty mule to discover Muir's love for nature (especially California's Yosemite region). Sophia also learns about the era's attitudes and mistreatment towards Native Americans. A "Must read" - P. Reefer, Reedsy Discovery Reviews. Now at Amazon and select booksellers. More info/author contact at CasettaKids.com - March 07, 2022 - CasettaKids LLC
Crowned Free’s Fashion Show and Spring Line Launch
Fashion event to benefit victims of human trafficking. - March 03, 2022 - Crowned Free
Clubhouse International Joins WHO, ILO, and Others to Demonstrate the Impact of Employment Programs on Mental Health Recovery
Clubhouse International will share how Clubhouse employment programs help prevent and end isolation, and help with social inclusion. - February 28, 2022 - Clubhouse International
Crocodile Solutions Adds New Client to Wings® Legal Case Management Cloud Software
The Disability Champions, an FL-based law firm, chose Wings® legal disability case management software to assist in their firm’s nationwide expansion plans. Crocodile Solutions is the creator of Wings® Legal Case Management Cloud Software. - February 25, 2022 - Crocodile Solutions
Dr. Mary Galant Celebrated as a Woman of Distinction for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Mary J. Gallant of Glassboro, New Jersey has been celebrated as a Woman of Distinction for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). Each quarter, the publication chooses four women for its distinction award. These four noteworthy women deserve... - February 22, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
220 Media & Marketing Announces New Publication from Casey Morris, PhD Illustrates Equity and Equality for Our Younger Generations
Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. Equality. These might be tough words for children ages six years through twelve years old. But are they? - February 19, 2022 - 220 Media and Marketing
Jerrod L. Crockett Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Jerrod L. Crockett of Carrollton, Missouri has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law enforcement. About Jerrod L. Crockett Jerrod L. Crockett is the... - February 11, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sex Trafficking Statistics 2022 Worldwide (Bedbible.com Reveals)
Bedbible.com spent 2 months doing an in-depth report about worldwide sex trafficking. They gathered data from 172 countries, and analyzed 109,216 identified victims. - February 10, 2022 - Bedbible.com
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility Members Cycle to Olympia to Deliver "Climate Prescription" & Petition to Governor Jay Inslee & Legislators
Health workers: Join WPSR members and health workers from across Washington in calling on WA leaders in Olympia to take urgent action on climate by signing the #ClimatePrescription petition. The petition will be delivered by bicycle to Governor Inslee on January 28th by health workers who will ride from Seattle to Olympia to highlight the critical need for action in the coming legislative session. - January 25, 2022 - Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
Joe Madison Hunger Strike for Voting Rights Comes to a Bitter-Sweet End
Joe Madison announced the end of his hunger strike on Thursday, January 20, 2022. The transcript of his statement, which was announced on his popular radio show, is included below. "I woke up this morning to the unfortunate news that the United States Senate had failed to protect the voting... - January 24, 2022 - Joe Madison
Urban Historic Preservation of the Former Home of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad
Support Urban Historic Preservation - January 18, 2022 - Sajdah Wendy Muhammad
Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely Presented Before the Mexican Congress’ Parliament of Sustainable Peace for the Indigenous People Mexico-Africa
Queen Mother, Community Mayor of Harlem, Dedicated Her 15 Minute Speech to the Immigrant Children Whose Lives Were Lost in the January 9th, 2022 Fire in the Bronx, NYC, USA - January 17, 2022 - New Future Foundation
Save Our Allies Invites Public to Welcome Afghan Combat Interpreter to New Home Members of the Media Are Cordially Invited to Attend
Save Our Allies, with the Greater Beaches VFW Post 3270, is hosting a Welcome to your New American Home event, to welcome former Afghan Combat Interpreter and Military Ally Kaihan and his family to the community. - January 13, 2022 - Save Our Allies
Local Nonprofit Hires First Executive Director
Davidson Prison Ministry is a Community Funded Non-Profit Providing a Chaplain and Encouraging Ministry Services to the Offenders and Staff at Davidson Correctional Center in Lexington, NC - January 07, 2022 - Davidson Prison Ministry
2021 Year in Review – Tennessee United for Human Rights
2021 was an interesting year that showed resilience and innovation to keep activities moving forward. Tennessee United for Human Rights was able to continue carrying out the work of the international organization United for Human Rights in the Southeast United States virtually. - January 02, 2022 - United for Human Rights
Day 46 of Hunger Strike: Joe Madison Vows to Continue Until Voting Rights Act is Signed, Sealed and Delivered
"I am not going on a Christmas break. Until the Freedom to Vote Act or the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is signed, sealed, and delivered, I will continue my hunger strike." - December 24, 2021 - Joe Madison
Tennessee Celebrates International Human Rights Day 2021 with Phenomenal Leaders
Tennesseans gather each year in December to celebrate International Human Rights Day. This year, the event was held virtually and livestreamed on www.facebook.com/tennesseehumanrights. - December 18, 2021 - United for Human Rights
Final Two Days of Voting in the Biggest-Ever College DJ Championship
UpStaged and the NCPA are producing the largest college DJ championship ever held. Round 2 voting ends soon and they will then be left with the top 8 college DJs in the country. - December 16, 2021 - UpStaged Entertainment Group