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President Biden Appoints RBB Bancorp Co-Founder and EVP Simon Pang to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

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木曜日, 1月 6, 2022

RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ: RBB ) announced Co-Founder and EVP Simon Pangs appointment of to the Presidents Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

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RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ: RBB ) announced Co-Founder and EVP Simon Pangs appointment of to the Presidents Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
Mr. Pang is one of 23 other prominent members of the AAPI community charged with advising the President on policies to address anti-Asian xenophobia, violence, and other barriers faced by Asian Americans.
I am honored to be appointed to the Presidents advisory commission, said Mr. Pang.
RBB Bancorp is a community-based financial holding company headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

American Girl’s Newest Trailblazer Hits the Slopes— 2022 Girl of the Year™ Corinne Tan™

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木曜日, 12月 30, 2021

Today, American Girl , a cornerstone in the Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) portfolio of purposeful brands, kicked off the new year with the unveil of its 2022 Girl of the Year, Corinne Tan.

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Today, American Girl , a cornerstone in the Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) portfolio of purposeful brands, kicked off the new year with the unveil of its 2022 Girl of the Year, Corinne Tan.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211230005041/en/
American Girl's 2022 Girl of the Year, Corinne Tan, whose Aspen-set storyline centers on family, including her little sister, Gwynn, and new puppy.
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As we celebrate the new year, were excited to welcome Corinne and Gwynn Tan to our popular Girl of the Year lineup with meaningful stories that reflects what it means to be an American girl today, says Jamie Cygielman, General Manager of American Girl.
By inspiring girls to be their best, American Girl has earned the loyalty of millions and the praise and trust of parents and educators.

Filmocracy Showcases Impact Filmmaking At Second Annual Filmocracy Fest

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火曜日, 12月 7, 2021

Filmocracy Fest Co-Founder Jon Fitzgerald says, "Like impact investing before it, impact filmmaking has the power to engage as well as entertain, and to inspire action.

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Filmocracy Fest Co-Founder Jon Fitzgerald says, "Like impact investing before it, impact filmmaking has the power to engage as well as entertain, and to inspire action.
Finally, Filmocracy Fest will host an online panel, Impact Filmmaking: Education and Call to Action on closing day, Sunday, December 12 at 11:00AM PST.
"We hope our passion for impact filmmaking manifests in our programming," says co-founder Paul Jun, who developed Filmocracy For Change with Fitzgerald.
In December 2020, Filmocracy staged the First Annual Filmocracy Fest, an all-digital juried film festival.

"L'Oréal Paris Women Of Worth" Special Returns To NBC Dec. 16 At 8 P.M. ET/PT

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水曜日, 12月 1, 2021

Amid great uncertainty and unrest over the past year, the importance of uplifting everyday heroines making a difference has never been more critical.

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Amid great uncertainty and unrest over the past year, the importance of uplifting everyday heroines making a difference has never been more critical.
"Through our partnership with NBC, we're bringing their stories into the homes of Americans across the country, further extending the reach of their organizations.
The "L'Oral Paris Women of Worth" special is executive produced by Creative Partnerships @ NBCUniversal with Penny Lane Entertainment in association with Motion Content Group and Wavemaker.
For more information about L'Oral Paris Women of Worth and the 2021 Honorees, visit WomenofWorth.com , and L'Oral Paris on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

Nigeria’s “Creative Youth Boot Camp: Art for Social Transformation” Project Receives UNAOC-BMW Group Intercultural Innovation Award

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金曜日, 11月 19, 2021

Creative Youth Boot Camp galvanizes young individuals from over 200 ethnic groups in Nigeria to co-create, using performing arts as a tool to confront social issues such as gender inequality, social exclusion, xenophobia, and violent extremism, plaguing the development of women, youth, and young people with disabilities.

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Creative Youth Boot Camp galvanizes young individuals from over 200 ethnic groups in Nigeria to co-create, using performing arts as a tool to confront social issues such as gender inequality, social exclusion, xenophobia, and violent extremism, plaguing the development of women, youth, and young people with disabilities.
Receiving the intercultural and Innovation Award is a validation of the revolutionary work that Street Project Foundation is doing in Nigeria.
The Intercultural Innovation Award supports grassroots initiatives that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding, thereby contributing to peace, cultural diversity, and more inclusive societies.
In addition to a financial grant, the Street Project Foundation will receive capacity-building and mentorship support from UNAOC, the BMW Group and Accenture to help strengthen its Creative Youth Boot Camp project and ensure its sustainable growth.

Global Leader of Orthodox Christianity Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Receives American Jewish Committee Human Dignity Award

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火曜日, 11月 2, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) today honored the spiritual leader of 300 million Orthodox Christians, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, with the organization's Human Dignity Award.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) today honored the spiritual leader of 300 million Orthodox Christians, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, with the organization's Human Dignity Award.
"It is a privilege and anhonor to receive, from the hands of such esteemed friends,this Human Dignity Awardofthe American Jewish Committee," said Patriarch Bartholomew.
The Patriarch has been the spiritual leader ofEastern Orthodox Christianity since 1991 and an exemplar of religious leadership for people of all faiths.
Combining Jewish, Christian, and Islamic artistic motifs, the Kennicott Bible captures the spirit of interreligious relations which Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew exemplifies.

Ten Fearless Changemakers Named This Year's L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth, as Brand Celebrates 50 Years of "Because You're Worth It"

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月曜日, 11月 1, 2021

In a year of tremendous change and need,each womanexemplifiedextraordinary passion for their communitybycreating innovative solutions thatmettheneeds of themost vulnerable.

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In a year of tremendous change and need,each womanexemplifiedextraordinary passion for their communitybycreating innovative solutions thatmettheneeds of themost vulnerable.
Fromaddressing therising hate speechand xenophobiaagainst Asian Americans,toraising attention to the underreporting of Black missing individuals,andsaving lives byadvancing awareness for depression and suicideamongst youth.
From our upcoming primetime television special to exclusive digital storytelling, we hope you are inspired by this year's incredible women."
In 2020,theL'Oral Paris Women of Worthprogramlaunched its first national primetime special on NBC to spotlight their remarkable stories.

American Made Docu-series Launches: American Made Focuses on the Transitions of Traditional Culture to Modernized Innovations Within the Asian American Community

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水曜日, 9月 29, 2021

American Madewill feature the traditions and values of the past generation empowering the courage and innovation of the new generation.

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American Madewill feature the traditions and values of the past generation empowering the courage and innovation of the new generation.
"Our Imagine Talks project inspired our team to imagine what our next step would be.
By bringing together our leaders and our roots through conversation, stories are shared from different perspectives, creating a comprehensive understanding of the Asian American experience.
"With more Asian American representation in entertainment, business, politics, sports, and fashion, a new generation of influencers are making their mark in the mainstream.

American Girl® Debuts World by Us™ Doll and Book Line to Champion Equality and Promote Unity

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木曜日, 9月 23, 2021

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210923005265/en/
American Girl's new World by Us doll and book line, featuring contemporary characters Makena Williams, Maritza Ochoa, and Evette Peeters, elevates multicultural stories that reflect American girls today.
We created the new World by Us line to accelerate our progress in diversifying our characters and stories to better reflect what it means to be an American girl today.
To bring the World by Us characters to life, American Girl engaged the following acclaimed writers:
Angela Cervantes author of Maritza: Lead with Your Heart.
The World by Us-inspired doll fashions will be on pre-sale during the event and available for purchase at American Girl retail stores starting March 2022.

Free Self Defense Class Offered To Empower New Yorkers Against Racially-Biased Attacks

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火曜日, 9月 14, 2021

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Responding to the rise in unprovoked violent assaults on Asian New Yorkers and other minority groups, the free classes seek to empower participants with the skills needed to protect themselves if attacked.

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Responding to the rise in unprovoked violent assaults on Asian New Yorkers and other minority groups, the free classes seek to empower participants with the skills needed to protect themselves if attacked.
The classes will primarily be geared toward older people, who are often targets of racially motivated violence.
"We are grateful to partner with the Alicia and Jason Lee Foundation to offer self-defense classes to interested community members.
Initially, two classes will be offered, each taking place across five weeks one for all interested participants, and one more appropriate for adults over 60.