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Teen Eco-Influencer Samantha Torres Wins Climate Solutions Campaign Grant
Teen eco-influencer Samantha Torres and her high school environmental club won a Climate Solutions Campaign grant from international environmental nonprofit Grades of Green. - June 08, 2021 - Jesse Torres
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. Showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. of Oakland, California has been showcased on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of success in the fields of healthcare and ministry. Times... - June 08, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Giving Health Partners with Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health to Study Delivery of Telemedicine Services to Low-Income, Uninsured Chronic Patients
Unique cooperative study being undertaken by Emory University and Giving Health to advance the reach and power of Telehealth for underserved communities. - June 05, 2021 - Giving Health Inc.
Newcomers, Kaz-N-Jam Productions Launch the "Relive the Legacy" Tour Along the Route of the Underground Railroad Through the Eyes of the Original Fisk Jubilee Singers
Author and Playwright, Jamima B. Jones, in association with Kaz-N-Jam Productions launch a historical tour departing from Nashville's Union Station on June 8, 2021 to promote the novel and stage production of "The Story of Jubilee," an epic tale; available on Amazon.com and numerous Podcast platforms. - June 04, 2021 - Kaz-N-Jam Productions
Therapist Develops a Self-Care Guide Tailored to Meet the Unique Needs of Black Women
A self-care guide written by a Black Woman for Black Women is set to be released on July 30, 2021. - June 03, 2021 - Awakening Change Counseling Services LLC
WGY Travel in Miami, Florida Invited to Join Global Luxury Travel Group VIRTUOSO®
WGY Travel in Miami has become a member of the by-invitation-only Virtuoso® luxury travel network, composed of top leisure travel agencies in North and Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. According to Justin Keeperman, Co-Founder of WGY, the... - June 02, 2021 - WGY Entertainment LLC
Vesalio Secures Class A Funding
Vesalio Secures Class A Funding - June 02, 2021 - Vesalio
Grand Opening of California's Only Selfie Experience Gallery
Hashtag is California's only Selfie Experience Gallery that is coming to the Lake Elsinore Outlets. It features over 20 rooms and 40+ various themes as well as two 360 platforms on green screen. Hashtag also has an "adult area" 18+ and 21+ that features "adult themed" content. All themes are available for selfies and videos for all social media platforms. - June 02, 2021 - #Hashtag LLC
Poets' Choice is Proud to Announce the Publication of PANDEMIE, New and Selected Poems by Richard Harteis with Dutch Translations and New Art by Tom Veys
This bilingual edition (Dutch/English) features poems written during the pandemic with new poems celebrating the imminent end of this global catastrophe. PANDEMIE is augmented by beautiful, careful translations into Dutch as well as original artwork by Tom Veys, Rita Dawley and Juner Patnode. PANDEMIE has received the 2021 Valentin Krustev Award for Translation. Note ISBN Number: 978-1-7371653-09 - June 01, 2021 - Poets' Choice Publishing
World’s Top Spirit Bottle Designers at Blue Shark Vodka Launch Special-Edition Pride Month Label
After taking home the top prize at the 2021 SIP Awards for package design series, the world’s top-rated spirit bottle designers at Blue Shark Vodka released a limited-edition Pride Month label. Blue Shark Vodka released its Be Colorful bottle featuring the vodka’s signature underwater... - May 30, 2021 - Daytoon, Inc.
New Christian Children’s Album Helps Kids Connect with God, Build Identity in Christ
Created by the family who produced America’s first Christian children’s album to sell 1 million copies, “I Am a Worshipper” by Anthony & Tiffany Salerno is now available on all digital platforms and as a physical CD. - May 30, 2021 - Moose and Squirrel Media
“The Overnight Camp Experience, A Through Z” Opens a Window on Summer Camp
What will you feel at overnight camp? It’s hard to answer through words alone. So OurKids.net has assembled photos - from Canada’s leading photojournalists - to help. - May 28, 2021 - Our Kids Media
Founder of Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Visit the Wall
May 30 visit to Memorial at Noon - May 28, 2021 - Friends of Vietnam War Memorial Ad Hoc
Discussion Over Dinner Kicks off 2021 Season on June 4 with Mayor Tom Dermody
The Discussion Over Dinner conversation series invites the community to attend its first event of the year on Friday, June 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at State Street Community Church. In this first event since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Mayor Tom Dermody will be present to chat about his plans for... - May 28, 2021 - The Pax Center
New Timely Book Teaches Kids and Adults How to Find Self-Worth Differently
Air Force Veteran, Master Resilience Implementer & Suicide Trainer, Podcaster and Bestselling Author releases his newest collaborative book aimed to teach kids and adults how to find their Self-Worth in today's social climate. - May 27, 2021 - The Success Corps
Economists with PhD Earn 86% More - INOMICS Salary Report 2020/21 Incl. COVID-19 Impact
Based on survey data from nearly 1,500 economists, new report examines economics salaries, health of job market, effect of COVID-19 and gender pay-gap. - May 27, 2021 - INOMICS
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Sleepy Hollow Community Center - San Anselmo Swim Center Installs Solar, Cuts Utility Bills
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, recently completed the installation of a 40 kW solar power addition at The Sleepy Hollow Community Center and Pool in San Anselmo, CA. Marin County’s Sleepy Hollow is a family-friendly community nestled in unincorporated San Anselmo at the Fairfax border. Their utility costs from the power grid will be cut by almost $13,000 annually while utilizing clean, renewable solar power to run their facility. - May 25, 2021 - SolarCraft
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Appointment of Martin F. Baumann to Its Board of Directors
AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Martin F. Baumann, Adjunct Professor at The Washington Campus, to its Board of Directors. - May 22, 2021 - AmpleHarvest.org
Amilcar Releases Single "Dancing Fireflies"
Following his recent Electronic EP “Sleep,” Franco-Venezuelan artist Amílcar surprises us one more time with his new single "Dancing Fireflies” inspired by the mesmerizing light show of Mother Nature’s delicate insects. “This song, inspired by the hypnotic... - May 21, 2021 - Amilcar
Superior Van & Mobility Celebrates Newer Ownership with Ribbon Cutting
Superior Van & Mobility, the nation’s largest family-owned wheelchair-accessible vehicle dealer, opened under new management and ownership last January 2020 in Montgomery, AL. Unable to celebrate last year due to Covid restrictions, Superior Van & Mobility hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 19, 2021 at their 2015 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, Alabama location to commemorate this event. - May 20, 2021 - Superior Van and Mobility
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) is Opening a New Baltimore City Location
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) is opening a new office in Baltimore, co-located with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) at 2923 E. Biddle Street. This new location will be dedicated to helping economically challenged adoptive, foster and... - May 19, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Pangea Properties Supports Ida B. Wells Educational Programming on Chicago’s WTTW
Financing provided through the firm’s nonprofit arm, Pangea Cares, went toward production of a documentary and website about the iconic civil rights leader, journalist and suffragist. - May 19, 2021 - Pangea Properties
Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County Announces Graduation Celebration - Annual Scholarship & "Gifts for Grads"
Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County has launched Growing Grads, a new community campaign aimed to celebrate young adults who, despite involvement in the foster care system, are graduating. In conjunction with the launch, Speak Up For Kids received invaluable support from the Leadership Palm... - May 18, 2021 - Speak Up for Kids
Research Team in Canada Gives Hope to 100,000’s of Children Around the World with New Finding
Charity cheers as research team uses exosomes from amniotic fluid stem cells to treat underdeveloped fetal lungs, restarting growth & normal functioning. - May 17, 2021 - CDH International
A Change for Wellness at the Woman's Club of Winter Park
There is a different kind of change happening at the Woman’s Club of Winter Park. Understanding what wellness isn't is their starting point. It isn't lack of illness. Women and men of all ages come to the Woman's Club weekly to practice how to feel and stay well, for life. - May 17, 2021 - Orlando Health Coach
AfricanCaterers.com Launches Its Online Marketplace to Help Customers Quickly Hire African Caterers
AfricanCaterers.com announces the grand launch of the world's largest online marketplace for African catering services. Customers can use the AfricanCaterers.com marketplace to search and find the best African caterers near their local area for creating unique experiences and events featuring... - May 15, 2021 - African Caterers
CFC TERAMATE, a Korean Functional Material Manufacturer, Launched a Highly Transparent Antibacterial Nanodispersion Product
The features of highly transparent antibacterial nanodispersion product are over 99.99% of antibacterial activity within 30 minutes and transmittance of over 95% of visible region. The product is an eco-friendly environmental material based on strong alkaline inorganic materials, and features an antibacterial activity of 99.99% or more against E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus within 30 minutes. - May 15, 2021 - CFC TERAMATE Co. Ltd.
Auerbach International Subtitles Inspiring Dalai Lama Documentary in 21 Languages Screened Over Four May-June Weekends
Global streaming release over four May-June weekends of first-ever, self-narrated movie of Tibet's Dalai Lama, 1989 Nobel Peace Prize winner, non-violence advocate, and inspirational fighter against adversity and obstacles. An oral autobiography, subtitled in 21 languages. - May 14, 2021 - Auerbach International Inc.
Farmers Group Inc. Sued by Alleged Victims of California Fire
A 90 year-old widow and her daughter, alleged victims of the Camp fire in Paradise, California, have filed a lawsuit against Farmers Insurance and Gordon Rees Scully and Mansukhani for allegedly trying to prevent their chosen attorney from representing them. - May 13, 2021 - William D. McCann, Esquire
Mika Medical, a Korean Manufacturer Specializing in Syringe Technology, Has Completed Clinical Trials with Yonsei University Severance Hospital and Catania University
The research team injected insulin to 20 test subjects selected according to certain criteria using Comfort-in and a general pen-type syringe. As a result of comparing injection effects of a general pen-type insulin syringe, the injection-type insulin injection method demonstrated faster effects of increasing the level of fast-acting insulin in the blood and lowering blood sugar, compared to the standard insulin injection method. - May 13, 2021 - Mika Medical
Lily Lisa, Activist, Joins with Los Angeles City Police Department and Chinese Leaders to Celebrate the Asian-Pacific Traditional "Community Service Day"
Activist and Philanthropist, Lily Lisa kicks off the Asian-Pacific Tradition Month by helping clean up Chinatown and the surrounding historical district. - May 11, 2021 - Lily Lisa
Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education Specialist Honored as a Top Educator for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education Specialist of Chesterfield, Virginia has been honored as a Top Educator for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and ministry. About Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education... - May 11, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Shocking Disparities Galvanize Maryland’s Child Advocacy Community; Advocates for Children and Youth Host Summit to Focus on Advancing Equity
With COVID-19 highlighting or exacerbating disparities, there are organizations and community members working to advance equity for all young people with bold, innovative solutions. This virtual Summit, featuring Chef Jeff Henderson award-winning chef and founder of the Chef Jeff Project, gives attendees a view into this transformational work through storytelling, research and advocacy approaches. - May 10, 2021 - Advocates for Children and Youth
Baumgartens Announces National Minority-Owned Business Certification
Baumgartens, an award-winning family business that provides school, home, and office supplies nationwide, has been certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) and officially part of the National Minority Supplier Development Council... - May 10, 2021 - Baumgartens
Denali Advanced Integration Stands with India
Denali Advanced Integration Stands with India to provide funding for aid with the help of Providence Health - Commits to $100,000 humanitarian funds and seeks other givers - May 07, 2021 - Denali Advanced Integration
Alisha Liston Releases Music to Help Youth Cope
Alisha Liston releases Hourglass, the first song on her upcoming EP, to streaming media. Hourglass is a song about persevering through difficult situations whether it's dealing with a broken relationship, loss of a loved one or just making it through finals week. It's about knowing no matter what... - May 07, 2021 - Alisha Liston Music
Rabbi Anchelle Perl: Open Letter to the Juvenile Charged with Painting Swastikas on Port Washington School
The following is an open letter by Rabbi Anchelle Perl to the Juvenile Charged with Painting Swastikas on Port Washington School: "Dear Young Person: No doubt you are learning very quickly the seriousness of your reprehensible and hateful act of anti-Semitism. You will come to understand the... - May 06, 2021 - Chabad of Mineola
NEPA Inclusive Opens Berks County Office
NEP Inclusive, a leader in helping people with disabilities live inclusive lives, has opened a regional office in Reading, PA. - May 06, 2021 - NEPA Inclusive
Greek Fest Celebrates 56th Year
Greek Fest is going to be celebrating it’s 56th year as a fundraiser for the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church located at 9400 West Congress in Wauwatosa. The festival will be held at a different location versus Wisconsin State Fair Park. - May 03, 2021 - Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Securely Built Releases, "Alicia Connected: The Big Gift," Helping Kids and Parents Safely Navigate Through a Digital World
Foreword Publicity announces the release of "Alicia Connected: The Big Gift," written by Derek Fisher, with illustrations by Heather Workman. Alicia has finally entered a new world of technology when her parents give her a tablet for her birthday. She has watched and listened to her... - May 03, 2021 - Securely Built
Property Developer, Nao Group, Seeks Strong Outlook for 2021 Following Acquisition by Dragon Gate
Nao Group seeks strong outlook for 2021 following acquisition by Dragon Gate as part of a long term post pandemic recovery strategy as future trends look to COVID-19 creating positive effects on the coworking sector globally. - May 02, 2021 - Nao Group
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Points to “Glaring Health Disparities in Detroit” in Discussion with Top Healthcare Leaders
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, representing Michigan’s 14th congressional district, led a panel of healthcare leaders in a discussion on constricted access to social services. The virtual roundtable was co-hosted by CareAdvisors, a healthcare technology firm based in Chicago, and the National Association of Health Services Executives Public Policy Committee (Detroit Chapter). - May 01, 2021 - CareAdvisors
Significant Minority of Canadians Believe COVID-19 Misinformation, Rivalling Long-Established Conspiracy Theories
37% of Canadians believe COVID-19 was created in a lab and released by mistake, 31% that COVID-19 was created as a biological weapon in a lab, 15% that big pharma helped spread the virus, 9% that the vaccine includes a chip that will track people and 6% there is a link between COVID-19 and 5G. In comparison, 36% believe Princess Diana was assassinated, 33% any of the JFK conspiracy theories, 31% that a cure for cancer have been found but not released, and 29% that humans have been cloned. - April 30, 2021 - Insights West
Bestselling, Five-Star-Rated Book Can Change the World, Author Says
According to the author of a just-released book, a new view of reality, which he maintains is rapidly being accepted by alert thought leaders, has the potential to bring together individuals who may be polar opposites, politically, and in the process unite citizens of the USA and perhaps even those of the Free World. The Kindle edition will be free to download from Amazon April 28, 29 and 30. - April 28, 2021 - The Oaklea Press
Foster Institute Receives IRB Approval to Proceed with Development of a National Registry on the Safety and Utilization of Hemp Cannabinoids
Foster Institute LLC, a Kentucky based think tank and research institute, announced today it has received Institutional Review Board (“IRB”) protocol approval for the development of the first mobile technology led national registry on the safety and utilization of Hemp... - April 28, 2021 - Foster Institute
Zandra D. Harris, Ph.D. Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Zandra D. Harris, Ph.D. of Littleton, Colorado has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of coaching and consulting services. About Zandra D. Harris, Ph.D. Zandra Harris... - April 27, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
SimpliMingle Launches PlightAngels to Help Inmates and Their Families
As an inmate-focused telecom startup, SimpliMingle has a front row seat to the financial hardships impacting families with incarcerated loved ones. Income may be lost, bills may go unpaid, and child care becomes more difficult for those left on the outside. And these hardships have only gotten... - April 27, 2021 - SimpliMingle
Black Horseracing Film Poised to Finish First
Producers Unveil Plans for "PHOTO FINISH: The Race of the Century" - April 23, 2021 - James Walton Productions
In Évora, the Artist Santiago Ribeiro Exhibits for the First Time Since the Pandemic, While in Italy a Video Circulates Dedicated to the Portuguese
Santiago Ribeiro prepares for his new exhibition in Portugal, in Italy, three italians, Annalina, Vincenzo and Maurizio pay homage to Ribeiro with a hit video. - April 23, 2021 - 900 Letterario Magazine
Premium Global Products Launches Niche Hindu Puja Products Store Online
Premium Global Products today announced hindutemplestores.com, a new e-commerce website with a niche in Hindu Puja Products. Hindu Temple Store is one of the only few e-commerce websites in the United States that caters to the large diaspora of Indians, specifically followers of Hinduism and offers a new way for Hindus in the United States to purchase authentic Puja items used in religious ceremonies and worship. - April 23, 2021 - Premium Global Products DBA: Hindu Temple Stores