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Women in Entertainment Announces Seventh Annual Summit

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tisdag, februari 13, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in Entertainment (WIE) announced today that it will host its seventh annual summit on February 28, 2024 at the iconic Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. This year's summit brings together renowned and innovative figures from the television, film, and media industries for a lineup of inspiring fireside chats and informative panel discussions.

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  • This year's summit brings together renowned and innovative figures from the television, film, and media industries for a lineup of inspiring fireside chats and informative panel discussions.
  • Founded by Renee Rossi ( Relativity Ventures ) and Gretchen McCourt, WIE brings together experienced leaders in the entertainment and marketing worlds to address a range of pivotal and timely issues that affect women.
  • "We're excited to continue our mission, spotlighting amazing, successful people in entertainment and media who generously share their valuable guidance and expertise," said Renee Rossi, Co-founder of Women in Entertainment.
  • Additional Summit sponsors include Dreamworks Animation, Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, FOX Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios, STX, MoviePass, Lionsgate, Buzzer PR amongst others.

"Frozen" Composer Christophe Beck and Kristen Bell Reunite at Education Through Music-Los Angeles Gala

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fredag, december 8, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Education Through Music-Los Angeles ( etmla.org ) hosted its 18th Year Benefit Gala at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Education Through Music-Los Angeles ( etmla.org ) hosted its 18th Year Benefit Gala at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
  • Supporters from the music, film, business, and education communities attended ETM-LA's annual fundraiser to give the gift of music to local under-resourced schools.
  • The holiday fête honored Shining Star Awardees Christophe Beck (Composer; Disney's Frozen, Frozen II, Marvel's Ant-Man), Music Educator Lydia Lee (Vocal Music Director, John Muir Middle School), and SEL4CA (Social Emotional Learning Alliance for California).
  • In honor of Beck, Frozen star Kristen Bell performed the song, "More Than Just the Spare," which was cut from the original film and "holds a very special place in my heart."

Emmy Award-Nominated Actor Ed Begley, Jr. To Receive 13th Annual Experience, Strength And Hope Award For His Recently Published Book: "To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!: A Memoir"

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tisdag, december 5, 2023
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The event with will open with a spoken word performance by James Black, star of The Family Business.

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  • The event with will open with a spoken word performance by James Black, star of The Family Business.
  • Entertainment will also be provided by comedienne Wendy Liebman and musical guest Julian Velard.
  • The Experience, Strength and Hope Award is given to well-known individuals who have written courageous and honest memoirs about their journey from addiction to recovery.
  • "Alcohol Justice is proud to support Writers in Treatment and this year's Experience, Strength and Hope event," stated Cruz Avila, Alcohol Justice Executive Director.

GET LIT- WORDS IGNITE TO HONOR ANDERSON .PAAK AND CELEBRATE WME and VANS AT THE 2023 ANNUAL GALA

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onsdag, november 15, 2023
Literacy, Get Lit, Door, Hope, Student, Skirball Cultural Center, House, Heart, Mental health, Music, Mars, Poetry, Gala, Grammy Awards, GRAMMY, Leave the Door Open, WME, IGNITE, Life, Education, Film industry, Tourism, Vans, Southern California

.Paak's highly regarded 2020 single "Lockdown" was featured on several "Best Of" 2020 lists, including President Barack Obama's annual "Favorite Music" list.

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  • .Paak's highly regarded 2020 single "Lockdown" was featured on several "Best Of" 2020 lists, including President Barack Obama's annual "Favorite Music" list.
  • In addition to music, Anderson .Paak is the founder of The Brandon Anderson Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting communities through arts, education, and unique experiences.
  • "We're so grateful to honor the artistry and genius of Anderson .Paak with our IGNITE ARTIST Award.
  • In addition to honoring Anderson .Paak, Get Lit will recognize WME and Vans as this year's Ignite Award Honorees.

Servicon Earns Prestigious 2023 Association for Corporate Growth Family Legacy Award

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fredag, oktober 27, 2023
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CULVER CITY, Calif., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Servicon, Southern California's leading hospital environmental services (EVS) provider and commercial cleaning services company, earned the Family Legacy Award from the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Los Angeles. The award honors companies that have demonstrated outstanding growth and leadership in their respective industries. Servicon was honored for its long-term success, commitment to the community, and services during the pandemic.

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  • Commercial Cleaning Company Honored for Community Commitment, Pandemic Service, and Success
    CULVER CITY, Calif., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Servicon, Southern California's leading hospital environmental services (EVS) provider and commercial cleaning services company, earned the Family Legacy Award from the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Los Angeles.
  • The award honors companies that have demonstrated outstanding growth and leadership in their respective industries.
  • Servicon was honored for its long-term success, commitment to the community, and services during the pandemic.
  • In addition to Servicon, the other 2023 ACG Award winners were:

Explore the History of Jewish Delis in America at Illinois Holocaust Museum

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onsdag, oktober 4, 2023
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“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli, opening at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center on October 22, reveals how Jewish delicatessens became a cornerstone of American food culture, evolving from specialty food stores catering to immigrant populations into acclaimed and beloved national institutions.

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  • “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli, opening at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center on October 22, reveals how Jewish delicatessens became a cornerstone of American food culture, evolving from specialty food stores catering to immigrant populations into acclaimed and beloved national institutions.
  • During the opening week, guests can also enjoy free admission to the Museum on Friday, October 27.
  • A film created by the Museum sharing the history and impact of Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen, Kaufman’s Delicatessen, and The Bagel will also be featured.
  • “Delis have been a staple in Jewish life for years,” says Weininger.

Los Angeles Public Library Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month With the Fifth Annual L.A. Libros Festival Featuring Authors, Illustrators, Workshops and Entertainment

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tisdag, september 19, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, the Los Angeles Public Library will be hosting the Fifth Annual Los Angeles Libros Festival, the city's largest celebration of bilingual books along with other activities throughout the month.

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  • The Bilingual Family Event Will Be Held on Friday, Sept. 29 (Online) and Saturday, Sept. 30 (In-Person) at the Central Library, Downtown Los Angeles
    LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, the Los Angeles Public Library will be hosting the Fifth Annual Los Angeles Libros Festival, the city's largest celebration of bilingual books along with other activities throughout the month.
  • "Every year, the Los Angeles Libros Festival brings together authors and performers from across the U.S. and Spanish-speaking countries," said City Librarian John F. Szabo.
  • The L.A. Libros event will feature two days of free entertainment for all ages with Spanish and bilingual storytelling, performances, art workshops and award-winning authors on Sept. 29-30, 2023.
  • Visit the Los Angeles Libros Festival website at lapl.org/libros for the full schedule of events.

Be The Match Foundation® Raises Over $327,000 at Annual Los Angeles Soirée

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måndag, augusti 28, 2023
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These funds go directly to providing patient assistance grants, pioneering research in the transplant field, and expanding the diversity of the Be The Match Registry®.

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  • These funds go directly to providing patient assistance grants, pioneering research in the transplant field, and expanding the diversity of the Be The Match Registry®.
  • In 2022, Be The Match Foundation provided $6.1 million in grants to 2,320 patients and their families in need of financial assistance.
  • Through Be The Match, Cindy found her donor and received her blood stem cell transplant in 2020.
  • Through the Be The Match Registry® Manny found a 10 out of 10 blood stem cell donor match in Wilberto and in 2020 received his transplant.

New Research from Mount Saint Mary’s University Assesses what California Women Need to Attain Greater Agency and Purpose Post-Pandemic

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onsdag, mars 22, 2023
Workforce, Poverty, Hispanic and Latino Americans, Research, Black, Doctor of Philosophy, Interface (computing), Parity, Report, Skirball Fire, Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles, Health, Skirball Cultural Center, Gender, Commerce, Weaving, White, Woman

This marks the 12th edition of the Report, which is published annually by the Center for Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s.

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  • This marks the 12th edition of the Report, which is published annually by the Center for Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s.
  • Median earnings of California women working full time increased 14% from 2019 to 2021.
  • Those earnings, however, vary substantially by ethnicity: Median earnings for white women working fulltime in 2021 equaled $73,059; Latinas earned $40,524.
  • That drops to $66,930 for White women and drops to $6,700 and $6,000 for Latina and Black women, respectively.

Mount Saint Mary’s University to unveil the latest data on the status of women in California

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onsdag, mars 8, 2023
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Los Angeles, CA, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mount Saint Mary’s University will release the 2023 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California™ on March 22 at the Skirball Cultural Center.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mount Saint Mary’s University will release the 2023 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California™ on March 22 at the Skirball Cultural Center.
  • For the past twelve years, the Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s has produced the most authoritative collection of current research and data on issues affecting California’s women and girls.
  • Some key findings from this year’s research reveal that:
    In 2020 and 2021, 13% of California women lost a job.
  • An estimated 38.2% of women have been plagued by Long COVID statewide compared with 20.8% of men.