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The Kennedy Forum Founder and Former U.S. Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy Addresses World Health Organization During European Engagements Swing

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Dienstag, Juni 27, 2023
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Congressman and Founder of The Kennedy Forum Patrick J. Kennedy delivered video remarks to the World Health Organization (WHO) this week at their Fourth Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours ( FADAB ).

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  • Congressman and Founder of The Kennedy Forum Patrick J. Kennedy delivered video remarks to the World Health Organization (WHO) this week at their Fourth Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours ( FADAB ).
  • The address comes during a swing of European engagements for former Congressman Kennedy with stops in the United Kingdom and Greece.
  • Before his remarks to the World Health Organization, Congressman Kennedy spoke to students, alumni, and faculty at the Oxford Union in the United Kingdom.
  • To date, The Kennedy Forum has largely worked within the United States to transform mental health and substance use systems.

Barbra Streisand Awarded Tenth Anniversary Genesis Prize

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Montag, Mai 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) announced iconic actor, singer, director, author, and activist Barbra Streisand as the 10th Anniversary Genesis Prize Laureate.

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  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) announced iconic actor, singer, director, author, and activist Barbra Streisand as the 10th Anniversary Genesis Prize Laureate.
  • Since the launch of the Prize in 2013, Ms. Streisand has received tens of thousands of nominations and votes for the Genesis Prize.
  • Recognizing the overwhelming display of support and admiration by global Jewry over the past decade, the judges of the Selection and Prize Committees unanimously endorsed Ms. Streisand as the 10th Anniversary Genesis Prize Laureate.
  • Barbra Streisand said: "I am delighted to be honored by the special 10th Anniversary Genesis Prize and to work with The Genesis Prize Foundation to support organizations that seek to better society and our shared humanity.

Barbra Streisand Awarded Tenth Anniversary Genesis Prize

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Montag, Mai 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) announced iconic actor, singer, director, author, and activist Barbra Streisand as the 10th Anniversary Genesis Prize Laureate.

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  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) announced iconic actor, singer, director, author, and activist Barbra Streisand as the 10th Anniversary Genesis Prize Laureate.
  • Since the launch of the Prize in 2013, Ms. Streisand has received tens of thousands of nominations and votes for the Genesis Prize.
  • Recognizing the overwhelming display of support and admiration by global Jewry over the past decade, the judges of the Selection and Prize Committees unanimously endorsed Ms. Streisand as the 10th Anniversary Genesis Prize Laureate.
  • Barbra Streisand said: "I am delighted to be honored by the special 10th Anniversary Genesis Prize and to work with The Genesis Prize Foundation to support organizations that seek to better society and our shared humanity.

ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 48TH ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS

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Donnerstag, März 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is proud to announce the winners of the 48th Annual Gracie Awards. The Gracies recognize outstanding programming and individual achievement created by women, for women, and about women in all facets of media in news and entertainment. Winners will be honored at a gala event on May 23 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel in LA. The local and student award-winners will be recognized at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 20 at Cipriani in NYC.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is proud to announce the winners of the 48th Annual Gracie Awards .
  • The Gracies recognize outstanding programming and individual achievement created by women, for women, and about women in all facets of media in news and entertainment.
  • The local and student award-winners will be recognized at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 20 at Cipriani in NYC.
  • Becky Brooks, president, Alliance for Women in Media Foundation said, "As we close out Women's History Month, it is important to remember the legacy of Gracie Allen, the inspiration behind these esteemed awards.

President of the United States Joe Biden to visit Canada

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Donnerstag, März 9, 2023
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During the visit, the Prime Minister and the President will highlight ongoing cooperation on continental defence, including NORAD's key role in defending North America.

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  • During the visit, the Prime Minister and the President will highlight ongoing cooperation on continental defence, including NORAD's key role in defending North America.
  • "Canada and the United States are allies, neighbours, and most importantly, friends.
  • This will be President Biden's first in-person visit since becoming president.
  • He will be joined by the First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden.

Women of Global Change launches the WGC Gateway Program Empowering US Women-Owned Business

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Donnerstag, Februar 23, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women are over half the world's population yet still lack leadership positions.

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  • To facilitate the creation of such businesses, Women of Global Change is presenting the WGC Gateway Program on April 28th & 29th, 2023.
  • Women of Global Change (WGC) is a multiple White House award-winning 501(c) 3 organization that leads with service.
  • Dr. Dame Shellie Hunt founded the Women of Global Change, and the WGC has had a powerful impact on the lives of people all over the world.
  • To find out more about the women of global change, go to http://www.womenofglobalchange.com
    To explore the WGC Gateway Program, go to: Gateway

CSIT Awards $1.275 Million to 17 New Jersey Startups Focused on Supporting Maternal & Infant Health

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Montag, Januar 23, 2023
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TRENTON, N.J., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) Board yesterday awarded a combined $1.275 million in grants to 17 startups to accelerate the development of technologies, products, and services that support maternal and child wellbeing. The grants were awarded through CSIT's Maternal and Infant Health Research & Development (R&D) Grant Program, which launched last June.

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  • The awardees are working on a variety of drug, diagnostic, hardware and software solutions to address and improve maternal and infant health."
  • NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan noted that the NJEDA's investment in this program represents the Authority's commitment to maternal and infant health innovation.
  • The awardees exemplify the type of innovative work that will be housed at the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center currently being developed in Trenton.
  • "Today, through the combined work of so many partners, 17 startups are poised to receive more than $1 million in funding to move their projects forward," said CSIT Chair Debbie Hart.

Vincenzo Spinnato of TurnKey Beauty Inc Tapped to Create Ella Fitzgerald Perfume

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Mittwoch, Januar 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vincenzo (Vince) Spinnato, Cosmetic Chemist, 'Certified Nose' and President/CEO of TurnKey Beauty Inc, Capistrano Beach, CA, has been selected by The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation and Ella Fitzgerald's licensing and brand management agency Evolution USA, to create a perfume that honors The First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. The perfume, to be called 'Ella – by Vincenzo Spinnato', will make its debut in the fourth quarter 2023.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vincenzo (Vince) Spinnato , Cosmetic Chemist, 'Certified Nose' and President/CEO of TurnKey Beauty Inc, Capistrano Beach, CA, has been selected by The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation and Ella Fitzgerald's licensing and brand management agency Evolution USA , to create a perfume that honors The First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald .
  • The perfume, to be called 'Ella – by Vincenzo Spinnato', will make its debut in the fourth quarter 2023.
  • "The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation is thrilled to partner with TurnKey Beauty to create a scent that honors the Queen of Jazz!
  • "Ella Fitzgerald and her timeless elegance has touched all of us in some way with her singular voice," says Rutherford.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden spend time with kids in the hospital at Christmas

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Samstag, Dezember 24, 2022
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Her mom Destiny Casbon, of Front Royal, VA, had the opportunity to share her daughter’s story this afternoon with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

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  • Her mom Destiny Casbon, of Front Royal, VA, had the opportunity to share her daughter’s story this afternoon with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
  • The First Lady visits are an annual tradition that dates back more than 75 years to Bess Truman, who stopped by to see families who couldn’t spend their holidays at home.
  • This is the second time President Biden has joined his wife for the visit.
  • “We are honored that the President and First Lady took the time to visit with members of our Emergency Department,” said Joelle Simpson, M.D.

Dr. Rasha Kelej Welcomed 13 African First Ladies to 9th Merck Foundation “Africa Asia Luminary” 2022 in Dubai

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Mittwoch, Dezember 14, 2022
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Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted their annual conference, the 9th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary on 15th & 16th November 2022, as a hybrid Conference.

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  • Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted their annual conference, the 9th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary on 15th & 16th November 2022, as a hybrid Conference.
  • The conference was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, along with African First Ladies of 13 Countries; H.E.
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    Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej with 13 African First Ladies during the 9th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary (Photo: Business Wire)
    Senator Rasha Kelej emphasized, I am very proud to welcome the First Ladies of Africa and the Ambassadors of 'More than a Mother'.
  • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej Social Media Handles @Rasha Kelej: Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube .