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Korea's Choi Dongho Honored with Gjenima Prize for Literature
Mundus Artium Press announces the award of the 2021 Gjenima Prize to Korean poet, critic and scholar Choi Dongho. Established in 2004, the annual Gjenima Prize recognizes the creator of an important body of literary work or a single major literary achievement that has played a part in current... - December 24, 2021 - Mundus Artium Press
Smaller Gatherings and Less Travel This Christmas, But More Optimism for 2022, Finds Global Christmas Survey by TGM
TGM Research, a data and insights company, has just unveiled the findings of its just-concluded Christmas Global Survey 2021. The world's largest festive season survey for the year reveals retail customer behaviour during the festive season in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. - December 23, 2021 - TGM Research
Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie Says "Hardballing" is a Rip-Off of His "Mode One Approach" Philosophy
It's dating coach Alan Roger Currie's "Mode One Approach" philosophy vs. Generation Z's "hardballing" dating concept. Currie began using what he refers to as his "Mode One Approach" philosophy of verbally communicating his romantic and strictly sexual desires, interests and intentions to women of interest in upfront, specific and straightforwardly honest manner back in August 1984. Currie believes that this new "hardballing" trend is a blatant rip-off of what he has been promoting for years. - December 21, 2021 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Mi Casa Resource Center® Delivers Holiday Spirit to Westwood Neighborhood
Mi Casa Resource Center®, Denver Police Department, and FirstBank provide nearly 1200 toys to the local community. - December 21, 2021 - Mi Casa Resource Center
Help Fund the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a global epidemic, which needs more awareness worldwide. According to the International Labor Organization, estimates suggest that there are between 20 million to 40 million victims of human trafficking. Women and girls account for approximately 71 percent of trafficked people, while men and boys account for 29 percent. Please help to reunite mothers and families with their children by donating. - December 20, 2021 - Global Intervention Assistance Foundation
Lifespire Commemorates 70 Years of Giving Hope to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Lifespire Commemorated 7 Decades of Giving Uninterrupted Hope to 100,000 New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities Since 1951. Lifespire Marked 21 Months of Uninterrupted Care Given to a Nation Crippled by a Pandemic. - December 16, 2021 - Lifespire, Inc.
HBCU Invesco Legacy Classic Week - New Jersey Alumni of Hampton U, Howard U & NCCU “Fun”-Raise for Student Scholarships
In an unprecedented move, the local New Jersey Alumni Chapters of Hampton University, Howard University and North Carolina Central University have collaborated to “fun”-raise and give back to New Jersey students leading up to the Michael B. Jordan fronted Invesco QQQ HBCU Legacy Classic, taking place at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. - December 16, 2021 - HBCU Black Classic Excellence Weekend 2021
Robert and Michelle’s Annual Holiday Party Unites Hundreds, Raises $75K for Local Children in Foster Care
Robert and Michelle Holiday is a tradition that has grown from a gathering of friends to a gathering of friends and community dedicated to helping foster children, full of love and a passion to make a difference. - December 15, 2021 - Speak Up for Kids
GBDCEI Annual Winter Carnival for Teens and Homeless
On December 18, 2021, 2 pm-8 pm, GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute will Host a day of food, music, gifts for teens 12-18, and personal grooming services for the homeless. - December 15, 2021 - GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute
Leadership Intelligence Creates Leadership Champions: Leading by Example, Dr. Tommy R. Nash, Virginia Businessman, Speaker, Author, and Immeasurable Expert
A True Inspiration - a progressive, thriving business endeavor that is a little more than three years removed from its ceremonious inception, Dr. Tommy R. Nash’s Leadership Intelligence Creates Leadership Champions customarily offers a variety of services, most notably what it known as Kick It Up Keynotes, Insight Through Interviews, and Constructive Consultation. Clients connect by purpose, not by circumstance. Always be the best version of oneself. - December 13, 2021 - COGA - Leadership Intelligence Creates Leadership Champions
PAWS NY Joins the 2022 United Airlines NYC Half as a Charity Partner
The organization has participated as a Charity Partner for the United Airlines NYC Half each year since 2016. - December 12, 2021 - PAWS NY
Canine Center Announces 2022 Fulfilled Life Drive
The 2022 Fulfilled Life Drive aims to provide additional Canine Centers that are needed in more communities around the country in order to serve the sheer volume of at-risk dogs that can desperately benefit from our programming. - December 11, 2021 - Canine Center
The Social Skills Center Now Serving All Children Around the World
Social Skills Center is pleased to announce their online coaching program is now available to children and adults throughout the world including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. - December 10, 2021 - The Social Skills Center
Activist Joe Madison Enters Second Month of Hunger Strike for Voting Rights
Joe Madison “The Black Eagle” calls on Democrats to set a deadline on voting rights action in Congress. - December 09, 2021 - Joe Madison
Homeinc Creates the Stefano Barbosa Secret Santa Toy Drive
Homeinc, a real estate company in Florida, has just kicked off the first annual Stefano Barbosa Secret Santa Toy Drive in loving memory of their friend and co-worker, Stefano Barbosa. Stefano loved all things Christmas and was an avid biker and Lego fanatic. Homeinc is requesting donations of new bikes, bike helmets and Legos. All donations will be party of Santa's Workshop for foster children in Broward County. - December 08, 2021 - Homeinc
IDI Consulting Gives Back to the Community in Seventh Annual Toys for Tots Drive
Local IT consulting company collects toys for less fortunate children. - December 08, 2021 - IDI Consulting
Denali Advanced Integration Gets Gold Medal on Inc.'s 2021 Best in Business List in IT Management
2nd annual list recognizes 147 private companies that put purpose before profit - December 07, 2021 - Denali Advanced Integration
Local Professionals Form Task Force to Help South Carolina's Aging Seniors Get Essential Long-Term Care Without Financial Obligation Thanks to Medex Solutions Network Inc
They have assembled a local task force of senior care professionals and resources to help aging seniors & their families make the transition to long-term care. Some the issues that their free consulting service solve are reducing the time to move into a long-term care community, reducing the stress of selling a home to receive funding for long term-care, and getting aging seniors the care they need quicker without the stress of financial obligations. - December 06, 2021 - Medex Solutions Network Inc.
Christian Laurent Launched New Online Store Offering Worldwide Delivery
Christian Laurent, Red Carpet Beauty with cost-effective price tag, has announced the launch of the newest online retail www.christianlaurent.com, serving worldwide customers. The Christian Laurent new online store demonstrates more commitment to the customers offering 24/7 customer service via... - December 06, 2021 - Christian Laurent
Middletown, Ohio Businessman & Entrepreneur Matt King Makes History with Substantial Crypto Contribution to Community Center
On this Giving Tuesday, history has been made in Middletown Ohio. This is one of the first times in the United States that an endowment fund has been jump started by cryptocurrency. Local businessman and entrepreneur Matt King, who is the Director of Marketing and Business Automation at Hightowers... - December 04, 2021 - Stephen L. Hightower
Episcopal Community Services Names Julia Nemon Montijo COO
Episcopal Community Services (ECS) has named Julia Nemon Montijo as the new Chief Operating Officer. In her role as COO, Nemon Montijo will be responsible for ECS’s operations, including its Head Start and Housing & Clinical Services programs IT, Accounting, Facilities, and Nutrition Services. ECS serves more than 7,000 people in San Diego County, providing social services focusing on early childhood development, homelessness, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment. - December 03, 2021 - Episcopal Community Services
Millions of People Come Together to Celebrate Generosity, Share Kindness & Drive Record-Breaking Giving on GivingTuesday 2021
GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement, reports record-breaking giving by millions of people worldwide during the annual GivingTuesday celebration on November 30, 2021. In a single day, people in the United States gave $2.7 billion. - December 02, 2021 - GivingTuesday
"A Still Small Voice" Book to be Published and Podcast Launched with Timeless Sermons and Life Lessons from Legendary Pastor and Broadcaster
“A Still Small Voice: A memoir of life lessons, collection of sermons and commentaries,” is a collection of curated sermons by Faush, along with commentaries and reflections from other thought leaders who knew him and continue to change lives. The work is also a tribute to the elder Faush that follows the documentary film ON AIR produced by his son, Rev. Dr. Erskine “Chuck” Faush, Jr. “I am sharing what some might call history, and what others might call holy,” said Faush, Jr. - December 02, 2021 - The FSE Company
La Roca FC Partners with Summit Journeys
La Roca Futbol Club joins forces with Summit Journeys to help kids build confidence while experiencing new adventures. - December 01, 2021 - La Roca Futbol Club
Grey Area Coffeeshop - Debut Novel from Leliestraat Press Available Now in Digital and Print Formats
A long time ago in a coffeeshop far, far away … During the endless War on Drugs and in the waning years of the Twentieth century, three expatriate Americans founded Grey Area Coffeeshop in Amsterdam, capital of The Netherlands in the European Union. - December 01, 2021 - de heer Slice
The Grove Center for The Arts & Media Announces Cryptocurrency Donations for GivingTuesday
The Grove Center for The Arts & Media is announcing it is now accepting cryptocurrency donations for its artist grant program. The Grove Center is a Southern California 501c3 non-profit arts organization that offers artistic grants, scholarships and fiscal sponsorship for artists. In the past... - November 30, 2021 - The Grove Center for The Arts & Media
Utah Attorney General, Sean Reyes, and Hall of Fame Baylor Coach, Grant Teaff, Honored for Leading National Initiative to Protect America’s Children
WACO, Texas (November 30, 2021) Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton were honored alongside legendary former Baylor football coach Grant Teaff for their leadership in promoting the National Child ID Program. On October 16, at halftime of Baylor’s home... - November 30, 2021 - Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
Utah Attorney General, Sean Reyes, Honored with National Man of the Year Award at Lambeau Field for Bi-Partisan Initiative to Protect Children
Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes was recognized at historic Lambeau Field as the 2021 Jerry Kramer NFL Child ID Award Man of the Year at a special pre-kickoff award ceremony on Sunday, October 24. The award was created in the name of Green Bay great and NFL Hall of Fame lineman Jerry Kramer who... - November 30, 2021 - Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS Partners with The Giving Block to Accept Cryptocurrency on #CryptoGivingTuesday and Beyond
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS looks to increase donations and attract younger, and tax savvy Cryptocurrency users to fight the battle against AIDS and extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. - November 30, 2021 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS Joins the GivingTuesday Movement
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS joins the GivingTuesday movement, a global day of giving to ignite hope worldwide. - November 26, 2021 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Church of Scientology Nashville Shares Human Rights Education for International Day of Tolerance
Tennessee United for Human Rights spreads its message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos, and inspirational messages. - November 26, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Statement from the Catholic Community of Waukesha
Statement from the Catholic Community of Waukesha regarding the tragic event that took place at the Waukesha Christmas parade on November 21st and updates on injured members. Information for donations to the Parade Family Support Fund. - November 24, 2021 - Catholic Community of Waukesha
Longbridge Financial Partners with Feeding America for Thanksgiving Promotion
Longbridge Financial, a national reverse mortgage lender and servicer, has partnered with US hunger relief organization, Feeding America in support of the 38 million Americans, including 12 million children, struggling with hunger. Longbridge will make a $25 donation for every retail loan... - November 24, 2021 - Longbridge Financial
Best Online Video Advertising Campaigns to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association will name the Best Online Video Advertising in 86 industries as part of their 20th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their video work may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 31, 2022. - November 23, 2021 - Web Marketing Association
Gay, Disabled Texas Man Files Federal Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Against Mortgage Giant LoanDepot & Its Founder/CEO Anthony Hsieh
LoanDepot, Inc. and its Founder/CEO Anthony Hsieh have been sued in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by Trevor Dickens, a gay, disabled man, allegedly a former LoanDepot employee who was subjected to discrimination based on his disabilities and sexual orientation while employed at LoanDepot's Plano, Texas office. - November 22, 2021 - Robinius, Epsinosa & Wietzel
ArmeniaFund Will Host 24th Annual International Thanksgiving Day Telethon in Support of Urgent Humanitarian Aid & Recovery of Communities in Armenia and Artsakh
ArmeniaFund, a 501C3 Charitable Organization, will host its 24th Annual International Thanksgiving Day Telethon 2021 on November 25 from 4pm-8pm PST in support of the ongoing recovery efforts comprising of emergency humanitarian aid; housing construction; medical relief; vital infrastructure repairs, including road repairs; cultural-recovery programs; including counseling, schooling, education and children's enrichment services for close to 100,000 persons displaced by last year's 44-day War. - November 22, 2021 - ArmeniaFund
Preeminent Futurist Claire A. Nelson, Phd., Moderates at HBCU Research and Innovation Week Forum
Clarie A. Nelson, Ph.D., preeminent futurist and author of SMART Futures for a Flourishing World: A Paradigm Shift for Achieving Global Sustainability, engaged audiences about the future of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) during HBCU Research and Innovation earlier this week. The five-day virtual event took place from November 15 to 19. Sponsored by notable technology companies such as Google, Deloitte and Zoom along with the White House Initiative on HBCUs. - November 22, 2021 - Dr. Claire A. Nelson
Best Social Media Campaigns to Be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association will name the Best Social Media Campaigns in 86 industries as part of their 20th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. Anyone wishing to nominate their social media work for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 30, 2022. - November 22, 2021 - Web Marketing Association
Bunny’s Birthday Bash - Bunny’s Flowers in Partnership with God’s Love We Deliver
Bunny Flower’s, in partnership with God’s Love We Deliver, launch a birthday bake sale fundraiser to honor the life and legacy of Ricelle "Bunny" Grossinger, through the Bunny’s Wish Program where funds will be raised with a goal to provide 1,000 birthday cakes to God's Love clients in her remembrance. - November 22, 2021 - Bunny's Flowers
What Will Happen on 2021 Black Friday in Nadula Hair?
This Black Friday 2021, get various wig offers on Nadula Hair from November 22-25, 2021. Nadula is an international human hair wig brand that deals in lavish hair products. They provide different innovations as well as creations since their inception. This Black Friday 2021, Nadula has come up with... - November 20, 2021 - Nadula
GHME Productions, LLC Announces the Release of the Feature Film “GENERATIONS”
The film, GENERATIONS, is a drama written, directed and produced by a woman owned mother/daughter team. It presents a snapshot of real life, where three generations of Wright women are reunited and forced to heal strained relationships. The exclusive premiere is on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at Cinevision Corporation Atlanta. The film will also be streamed on Amazon Prime Video and more starting early December. - November 20, 2021 - GHME Productions
David Blaze Launches New Superhero Book for Kids
"Select Your Superpower" is an interactive adventure for middle graders. Children can become faster, stronger, invisible and can teleport, walk through walls, freeze time and even shape-shift into a marvelous creature. It’s all up to them! - November 19, 2021 - David Blaze
Soldiers’ Angels Home of the Brave Corporate Sponsors Shared Their Gratitude Throughout Veterans Day Week 2021
Employees from seven sponsoring corporations volunteered to honor veterans at Veterans Affairs Medical Center facilities across the country through Home of the Brave. - November 18, 2021 - Soldiers' Angels
RDSI Receives 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award from US Department of Labor
RDSI, a 30 plus year company serving the defense industry, has earned a Gold Medallion from HIRE Vets for its commitment to recruiting, employing and retaining America's Heroes. - November 18, 2021 - Research and Development Solutions Inc.
Navajo Power Nears Completion on $10 Million Fundraising Round
$3 million investment by W.K. Kellogg Foundation the cornerstone of a landmark deal that furthers Navajo Power's mission of lifting up Tribal communities through the development of clean energy projects on Tribal land. - November 17, 2021 - Navajo Power
Victor George Vodka Owner Awarded 2.4 Million Dollars to Build Fort Lauderdale's First Black Owned Distillery
One of the fastest growing Black owned vodka brands in the U.S. building distillery in Florida. - November 17, 2021 - Victor George Spirits LLC
Half a Million Nails: Habitat for Humanity Team Build Celebrates Milestone Roof Install in Stanton, California
Antis Roofing and partner Eagle Roofing Products drove their 500,000th nail into donated roofing last month, establishing their long-term commitment to Habitat for Humanity in Southern California. - November 17, 2021 - Antis Roofing and Waterproofing
"The Polish Cooking Show" Finds Perfect Hosts in Chicago Polish-American Duo
What do you look for when you are casting talent for a cooking show? Not only do they have to know their way around a kitchen, successful cooking show hosts need to have chemistry with the camera. Finding the right duo of hosts for The Polish Cooking Show was an exhaustive project for producer... - November 16, 2021 - Love And Light Productions
The Urban Specialists Launch the Bishop Omar School of Entrepreneurship
Empowering Urban Entrepreneurs Through Collaboration to Change Communities. - November 16, 2021 - Bishop Omar School of Entrepreneurship
Baby K’tan, LLC Hosts Tour for 20 BOOST & G.A.P. Participants
Baby K’tan had the honor of hosting over 20 BOOST & G.A.P. participants at their offices and warehouse in Davie, FL. The young adults with developmental disabilities had a tour and presentations from each department. The questions presented during open Q&A were extremely thoughtful and exhibited the interest in Baby K’tan and how a business runs. - November 16, 2021 - Baby K'tan, LLC