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Golfer Registration Extended to Wednesday, October 6, at 5 PM ET for Spooktacular Golf Tournament
Calling all golfers, the golfer registration deadline for the Tampa Crossroads’ Spooktacular Golf Tournament is now extended to Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 5:00 PM ET. Register to play today at https://tampacrossroads.com/golf/. With proceeds benefiting Tampa Crossroads’ programs... - October 06, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
GivingTuesday Announces 2021 Cohort of the Starling Collective
Today, GivingTuesday announced the Starling Collective’s newest cohort: 50 grassroots activists, artists, organizers and changemakers inspiring generosity in innovative and creative ways to tackle critical issues and heal their communities. The Starling Collective is a global fellowship... - October 05, 2021 - GivingTuesday
Ted Hopf's Co-Edited Book, "Understandings of Russian Foreign Policy," Becomes a Critical Spectacle in the Field of IR to Study Contemporary Russian Foreign Policy
The book represents a critical observation that contributes to the theoretical discussions within the IR and the study of contemporary Russian foreign policy. - October 05, 2021 - Ted Hopf
Clubhouse International World Seminar Convenes Virtually, Dr. Ingrid Daniels, President, World Federation for Mental Health to Open Proceedings
The five-day Seminar will provide an opportunity for education, dialog and sharing of best practices developed by Clubhouse International’s global network, which are aimed at helping people living with mental illness around the world regain a respected place in society through work, education, wellness and community. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the global mental health landscape, how to strengthen Clubhouse Employment Programs and so much more. - October 04, 2021 - Clubhouse International
Professor Ted Hopf Wins Washington Post Albie Award for "The Distribution of Identity and The Future of International Order: China’s Hegemonic Prospects"
The renowned author is known for his award-winning work in the field of international order. - October 04, 2021 - Ted Hopf
Construction of a Memorial Hospital in Africa Announces $500,000 Matching Gift
Vision Africa Ministries based in Dallas, Texas, a faith-based organization primarily serving Nigeria since 1997, is pleased to announce a significant Lead Gift for the Agnes Onuoha Memorial Hospital capital campaign. The $500,000 pledge is a matching gift and will help fund the construction and... - October 04, 2021 - Vision Africa
DC Central Kitchen Launches Comprehensive Campaign with $2 Million Public Match
DC Central Kitchen has launched the Bringing the Kitchen Home campaign as it prepares to move into a new home on Buzzard Point in Southwest DC. Craig Newmark Philanthropies (craigstable) and three area family foundations have pledged to collectively match the next $2 million in donations. - October 01, 2021 - DC Central Kitchen
IBEX IT Business Experts Awarded SeaPort Next Generation Contract by U.S. Navy
In July 2021, IBEX IT Business Experts (IBEX), a nationally recognized IT consulting and training firm, was awarded a Prime Contract with the U.S. Navy for Seaport Next Generation (NxG) multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ). The multiple-award, IDIQ contracts will provide... - October 01, 2021 - IBEX IT Business Experts
STEM Frenzy Festival: A Day of Hands-On Exploration, Meaningful Learning and Inspiring Discovery for the Whole Family
STEM Frenzy will transform our communities of color through hands-on employer-directed STEM and STEAM workshops, classes, seminars, field trips and public events. - September 30, 2021 - STEM Frenzy
Edgy Rapper with Unique Message to Release 1st Clean Album
Son of 4-Time Grammy-Winning Percussionist Brother Num, Jaguar French (J French) Will Release His 2nd Studio Album, Good Karma, on November 21, 2021 - September 29, 2021 - Jaguar French
An Insider’s Uniquely Objective Examination of the Catholic Clergy Sexual Abuse Scandal
The Catholic clergy sexual abuse scandal has shaken the faith of believers worldwide. Though the crisis has stretched over decades, no clear and lucid explanation has been given for this “wicked problem.” Amidst the outrage and disgust, few solutions have come to light to practically address its root causes. In “The Catholic Clergy Sexual Abuse Scandal,” Jerry J. Paresa attempts to probe the causes, drawing on psychological research, hierarchical dynamics and the role religion plays in abuse. - September 29, 2021 - Bublish
A Runt-of-the-Litter Pup Becomes a Tae Kwon Do Master, Helping Other Down-and-Out Dogs Find Their Power Within in This Inspiring Debut Middle-Grade Series Title
"Tae Kwon Dog - The Power Within"; A wonderful story of perseverance and determination is the backdrop to this new series spotlighting the peaceful yet powerful Korean martial art. - September 28, 2021 - Tae Kwon Dog Books
Yejide F. Akinlana Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Yejide R. Akinlana of Brooklyn, New York has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of dance, performance and production, culinary and fine... - September 28, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Black-Owned FitTech Start-Up Aims to Fix Healthcare for African Americans
JunBugg Fitness Social Network, Wall Street’s “first and only luxury social media brand,” created by African American founder Louis Green, today announced the launch of its NextGen fitness website. Using computer algorithms, JunBugg integrates entertainment into health by sharing... - September 27, 2021 - JunBugg
Mani Nasry's 14 Film Released the Film "We" (2021) on Immigration, Equality, Diversity and Unity. Available on Amazon Prime, Google Play and Vudu.
Mani Nasry is a multi-talented film producer, director and actor. Mani is known as leading actor for his recent role in the film, We (2021). The recently released film is touching on subjects of immigration, equality, diversity and unity. The cast of the film includes leading characters with Afghan, Israeli, Iranian, Venezuelan, Chinese backgrounds who portray these roles and have had related personal real life experience. - September 24, 2021 - 14 Film
Carisk Partners Ranked #32 Among the Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in 2021
Carisk Partners has been ranked No. 32 among healthcare suppliers in Modern Healthcare’s 2021 Best Places to Work award program. The complete list of this year’s winner rankings is available at Best Places to Work in Healthcare. Carisk Partners is committed to transforming the way... - September 23, 2021 - Carisk Partners
Janet M. Burke Honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Janet M. Burke of Belews Creek, North Carolina has been honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of public safety software. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - September 23, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Patrick Henry College is Awarded Candidacy for Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS)
The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS-COC) has granted Candidacy status to Patrick Henry College. As an institutional, regional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, SACS-COC accredits nearly 800 institutions primarily in the... - September 21, 2021 - Patrick Henry College
The Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival (GALFA) Announces Appointment of Julie Ann Crommett as New Board Chair
Crommett, A Nationally Recognized Industry Thought Leader and Champion for Equity, Opportunity & Representation, To Lead GALFA Board of Directors in Its Continued Mission to Advocate for Latino Film Creators & Communities. - September 18, 2021 - Georgia LatinoFilmFestival
Nashville Religion Communicators to Hear from American Red Cross
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - September 18, 2021 - Religion Communicators Council
David A. Eagle, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the addition of esteemed physician and Chair of Legislative Affairs and Patient Advocacy David A. Eagle, MD. He will be practicing at 365 E Main St. Patchogue, NY 11772,... - September 17, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Tequila Has Become the New Bourbon Whiskey
Inclusive Brands introduces Extra Anejo and Cristalino Tequila. The meaning of the word Inclusivo "Inclusive" is straightforward it encompasses all and excludes none. Join Inclusive Brands in supporting their vision promote an environment where inclusivity and inclusion occur naturally. - September 16, 2021 - Inclusive One World Brands
Keeping Families Connected FriendRaiser Networking Event Was a Success on September 11 at Premier Collection - Bentley Dallas
Keeping Families Connected, a prominent non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas, aim this weekend, on the anniversary of 9/11, is to take KFC efforts to even greater heights and thereby ensure that new friends get added to the initiative to help those who are suffering from the woes of... - September 15, 2021 - Keeping Families Connected
St. Symeon Orthodox Church Food and Culture Fair Returns October 9
Church Invites Guests to Tour Church, Hear Psalm Concert, Learn about Iconography, Eat Favorite Ethnic Foods, and Shop at Open-Air, Multi-Ethnic Bakery and Marketplace - September 15, 2021 - St. Symeon Orthodox Church
Restitution Study Group Announced as Inaugural Grantee in Multi-Million Dollar Initiative for Reparations Advancement -- The #Case4Reparations Fund
Today, Liberated Capital, Decolonizing Wealth Project’s donor community and funding vehicle focused on providing resources to Black, Indigenous and other communities of color, officially announced the Restitution Study Group (RSG) as part of the inaugural cohort who will receive funding to... - September 14, 2021 - Restitution Study Group
Cousin Pat aka Patrick Argiro of CousinPat.net Talks About People Who Lie & Manipulate
Patrick Argiro, aka Cousin Pat, discusses people who lie and manipulate. Cousin Pat is a former stand-up comedian from New York who was at one time homeless, and is now a therapist with a podcast called, "The Cousin Pat Therapy Show," and a YouTube channel, "Cousin Pat Therapy," where he interviews UFC fighters, Bellator fighters, former NFL players, and various other successful people within the premise of mental health. Cousin Pat discusses people who lie and manipulate. - September 14, 2021 - Cousin Pat
4343 Ascending House, GSU, Ecommerce EDU Complete First eCommerce Strategy Course for the Chicago Southland
The 4343 empowers the Chicago Southland by bringing diversity and inclusion to manufacturing business through collaboration and education. - September 14, 2021 - 4343 Ascending House
Educational Empowerment: 2020 Companies' Investment in Our Future
2020 Companies (www.2020companies.com) announced today its partnership with the Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation (The Foundation) to provide educational assistance to students and classrooms nationwide. The current initiative focuses on employee and community educational support as well... - September 13, 2021 - 2020 Companies
Cousin Pat Discusses His YouTube Channel & Podcast
Patrick Argiro, aka Cousin Pat, discusses his YouTube channel and podcast and explores how successful people think about success and deal with depression. - September 11, 2021 - Cousin Pat
Cousin Pat, aka Patrick Argiro, is Giving Away Free Mental Health Therapy During COVID Crisis
Patrick Argiro, the real Cousin Pat, the only Cousin Pat with a heart, is giving away free therapy and counseling to help people. - September 08, 2021 - Cousin Pat
Humanity First USA 2021 Global Telethon is Presenting #Gifts4Humanity
Globally Humanity First USA is creating awareness of their various human development programs and disaster relief efforts via their Live 2021 Global Telethon on September 5, 2021. Humanity First aims to raise further funds to facilitate more projects as the organization continues to grow rapidly around the world. Event information: https://usa.humanityfirst.org/ - September 07, 2021 - Humanity First USA
Iran and Its Supreme Leader, Sued for Alleged Unlawful Acts of Torture and Other Torts in D.C. Federal Court
Iran, IRGC, and its supreme leader, Seyed Ali Khamenei, has been sued by Mr. Akbar Lakestani, a dual citizen of Iran and the United States, for alleged unlawful detention and torture while he was visiting Iran in 2019. - September 03, 2021 - Herischi & Associates LLC
Connor’s Climb Foundation Hosts Annual 5K & Family Walk – a Race to Raise Awareness for Mental Health and Youth Suicide Prevention
Connor’s Climb Foundation is once again taking to the streets to help increase mental health and suicide prevention education and awareness by hosting their annual 5K & Family Walk. This race, held on September 26th during National Suicide Prevention Month, is an essential fundraiser for... - September 02, 2021 - Connor's Climb Foundation
Dee C. Sanders Honored as a Woman of the Year for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dee C. Sanders of De Queen, Arkansas has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment productions. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features... - September 02, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
JC Foundation Trust Announces the Launch of Its Podcast Series
JC foundation trust (JCFT) launches a new podcast series named "JCFT podcasts" that’s focused on the topics related to social issues and organisation initiatives to tackle them. - September 02, 2021 - JC Foundation Trust
Haiti Renewal Alliance via OneDiaspora.Org Activates Emergency Response Unit for Haiti Earthquake 2021
Haiti Renewal Alliance (HRA) activated it’s Haitian Diaspora Emergency Response Unit (HDERU) shortly after the August 14, 2021, 7.2 magnitude earthquake that devastated the Southwest Region of Haiti. Diaspora organizations are invited to register at www.Onediaspora.org to streamline the relief efforts. HRA pledges $50,000 towards it’s $3M Earthquake fund goals and encourages friends of Haiti to donate, and pledge towards these relief, recovery and sustainability efforts. - August 31, 2021 - Haiti Renewal Alliance
Free Giveaway of Grocery Items and School Supplies in Washington, D.C.
The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) or Church Of Christ, through its Aid to Humanity program, will give out free bags of grocery items (250) and school supplies (250) to the community. - August 30, 2021 - Christian Era Broadcasting Service International, Inc. (CEBSI)
Pangea Cares Volunteers Serve Meals at Breakthrough Centers
Pangea volunteers, through the 501c3 nonprofit Pangea Cares, continues a partnership with Breakthrough on Chicago’s west side by preparing and serving meals at the men’s and women’s centers. - August 27, 2021 - Pangea Properties
Larz Anderson Auto Museum Honored at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The Larz Anderson Auto Museum was invited to show a car at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where it won the award for “Most Well-Preserved Pre-War Car.” - August 26, 2021 - Larz Anderson Auto Museum
"Destiny" Remembers the Armenian Diaspora: Horrific, But True. Sad, But Inspiring.
Amidst daily firefights on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, a new historical fiction highlights the fortitude of the Armenian people during the waning years of the Ottoman Empire, following the author's own family story. - August 26, 2021 - Quiet Thunder Publishing
Award Winning Film, Between Mountains, Returns from Cannes to Screen at Raleigh Studios, Hollywood on August 27
As COVID-19 continues to overwhelm communities around the globe, a sense of fear and anxiety has entrenched itself into society. This phenomenon has led to a significant increase in psychosocial and mental health implications. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five... - August 25, 2021 - Roaming Rickshaw Films
Dr. Mary J. Gallant Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 and Featured on the Back Cover of the Fall Issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine
Dr. Mary J. Gallant of Glassboro, New Jersey has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the fields of education and research. She is also being... - August 25, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Anthony Shorter as Lead Candidate for Johns Creek City Council – Post 3
Johns Creek is a city of diverse culture, communities and businesses. As such, it requires leadership with vast experience. Someone who understands the priorities set forth by the citizens and who can help navigate complex situations. August 16, 2021 - Shorter officially qualified to be on the... - August 25, 2021 - Shorter for Johns Creek
The Filipino Cultural Immersion Summer Camp That Aims to Inspire Children to Go Beyond Adobo and Lumpia
The 8th Annual Filipino Cultural Immersion Summer Camp spearheaded by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF) concluded August 6, providing one week of fun learning for the participants. The children had lessons in how to speak Tagalog, Philippine history,... - August 21, 2021 - University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco
Supermodels Unlimited Magazine Proudly Presents: DIVERSITY ROCKS
NYFW Celebrity Event Organized to Showcase Designers of Diverse Backgrounds - August 19, 2021 - Richard Lowe Fashion Group
Prepaid Rosh Hashanah 2021 & Holiday Meals at Glatt Kosher Manhattan Restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar
Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, the premier Glatt Kosher restaurant in NYC, will once again serve prepaid, prix fixe Rosh Hashanah meals over the holiday. - August 19, 2021 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House
Afromaha and WorldRemit Present Afro Fest Omaha
Afromaha and WorldRemit proudly present the third annual Afro Fest Omaha on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 2pm-10pm at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. This family-friendly event celebrates Omaha’s diversity, and is the area’s largest showcase of African and Afro culture, featuring... - August 18, 2021 - Afromaha
Inclusive Brands Leads the Wine & Spirits Industry Into a World of Inclusivity & Inclusion
Inclusive One World Brands introduces "INCLUSIVO," an iconic tequila brand that communicates an expression of warmth, friendship and acceptance. Inclusive One World Brands is a multicultural and multigenerational company owned and operated by a Native American woman, a milestone in the... - August 17, 2021 - Inclusive One World Brands
Jan Scruggs, Founder of Vietnam War Memorial, Will be Available at Wall, Tomorrow, August 17, 2021 at Noon
Statement from Jan Scruggs regarding the events in Afghanistan. Also, Mr. Scruggs will be available at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, tomorrow, Tuesday, August 17 at noon for media interviews. - August 16, 2021 - Jan Scruggs
Pangea Cares Continues Partnership with Operation Warm for Summer Kicks Drive
Pangea Properties, through its 501c3 arm Pangea Cares, continued its partnership with Operation Warm, donating $7,000 and 20 volunteers to provide new shoes for youth in Chicago. - August 14, 2021 - Pangea Properties