Hatred

Rivalz Tackles Snack Category Problems Head On with Launch of Nutrient-Dense Stuffed Snacks

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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ANAHEIM, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a climate where funding for food startups is waning and weight loss drugs are upending the snack industry1, Rivalz, the fast-growing maker of nutrient-dense foods without compromise, has cracked the code on delivering great taste and nutrition in an everyday snack. Challenging the "sea of sameness" in today's salty snack category with its fully integrated use of AI, Rivalz is accelerating growth plans after recently landing more than six million dollars in seed funding. The company is poised to further penetrate the market with Rivalz Stuffed Snacks, featuring 8g of plant-based protein, 4g of fiber per serving and only 9 net carbs. To the delight of better-for-you snackers and leaders in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry, the Rivalz lineup will be unveiled March 13–15 at Natural Products Expo West, Booth #N1203, taking place in Anaheim, Calif. Crushing empty calories and those traditional salty snacks you hate to love, Rivalz has arrived with crunchy snacks filled with as much flavor as nutrition.

Key Points: 
  • The company is poised to further penetrate the market with Rivalz Stuffed Snacks, featuring 8g of plant-based protein, 4g of fiber per serving and only 9 net carbs.
  • "We're thrilled to share our passion for great tasting, affordable nutrition and introduce Rivalz Stuffed Snacks to the Expo West community," says Rivalz CEO Peter Barrick, a startup CPG veteran.
  • We're deftly leveraging AI to tackle the hardest problems facing food categories, by making high quality, nutritious snacks that can make a real impact.
  • Rivalz Stuffed Snacks are made from pea and brown rice, and are oven baked rather than fried, enhancing satiety for a satisfying snacking experience.

The ADIR Challenge Foundation Launches Anti-Semitism Technology & Innovation Challenge with UJA-Federation of New York, the Shoah Foundation and the Anti-Defamation League

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 6, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- The ADIR Challenge Foundation, in collaboration with UJA-Federation of New York, the USC Shoah Foundation, and research partner, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), is issuing a call to action to source bold, creative ideas for shaping major technology competitions aimed at combating antisemitism and hate on a global scale.

Key Points: 
  • The ADIR Challenge Foundation is committed to supporting the development and implementation of innovative solutions through this challenge and the ecosystem that emerges from these efforts.
  • The ADIR Challenge Foundation is seeking ideas that cover a range of topics, including:
    Identifying key antisemitism problem areas where innovation and technology could provide effective solutions.
  • Disclaimer: UJA-Federation does not control, operate or manage the ADIR Challenge Foundation or the administration or results of the ADIR Challenge.
  • The selection process, judging criteria, and final decisions are the sole responsibility of the ADIR Challenge Foundation.

Introducing the ASIANRESOURCEHUB.ORG, a Data-Rich Exploration of Anti-Asian Hatred

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Directory, LOS, United States Census Bureau, Asian Americans, Language, Growth, Andrew Kohut, Hatred, Fundamental rights, COVID-19, Tradition, Organization, Policy, FBI, AAPI, Microsoft, Law enforcement, Justice, Research, Left–right political spectrum, Social justice

Merisa Heu-Weller, General Manager, Technology for Fundamental Rights, Microsoft -- "By understanding and analyzing data we can provide insights for community members to better understand what is happening in the neighborhoods where they live, work and play. By working together to create The Asian Resource Hub, Microsoft, AJSOCAL and Advancing Justice - AAJC are providing communities with that clarity through a data-dashboard, supportive collateral, and a national directory to help fight against Asian incidents."

Key Points: 
  • There is a crucial need for AAPIs to find vetted, language accessible and culturally competent resources when and where help is needed.
  • The impact of hatred and discrimination is too often devastating and complex."
  • John C. Yang, President, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC commented, "There's a profound absence of quality data reflecting the hate incidents and experiences endured.
  • Liza Ameen, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, 1 213-241-0258, [email protected] , www.ajsocal.org
    Michelle Boykins, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC, 1 202-604-1760, [email protected] , advancingjustice-aajc.org

The Ad Council, Coalition of Health Systems and Hospitals Tackle America's Most Urgent Public Health Crisis: Gun Violence

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Northwell Health's 5th annual Gun Violence Prevention Forum, the Ad Council announced a new gun violence prevention initiative in collaboration with a coalition of health care leaders to address this urgent public health crisis and its impact on youth.

Key Points: 
  • This group of chief executives represents some of the nation's largest health systems and hospitals that are providing funding, strategic insight and issue expertise on gun violence prevention for the campaign.
  • However, only 26% selected gun injuries as the leading cause of death among children, demonstrating a need for further education.
  • Health systems and hospitals throughout the country have seen firsthand the toll gun violence takes on communities.
  • This includes a coalition-based and multi-audience approach, mobilizing the advertising, media and marketing industries to tackle gun violence prevention in America.

Government of Canada introduces legislation to combat harmful content online, including the sexual exploitation of children

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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The Bill would create stronger online protection for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.

Key Points: 
  • The Bill would create stronger online protection for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.
  • Government of Canada introduces legislation to combat harmful content online, including the sexual exploitation of children.
  • The Bill would create stronger online protections for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.
  • They could also include design features to limit children's exposure to harmful content, including explicit adult content, cyberbullying content and content that incites self-harm.

800+ Campus Leaders Convene for Hillel's Israel Summit

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 800 pro-Israel student leaders convened in Atlanta for Hillel International's Israel Summit – the largest gathering of Jewish college students this year focused on Israel and countering anti-Jewish hate, at a time of rapidly rising antisemitism on college campuses.

Key Points: 
  • The Israel Summit included student leaders, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, from more than 200 campuses across the country.
  • And that's why your coming together for this Israel Summit is so important.
  • This year's Israel Summit, the seventh, is the largest gathering of pro-Israel student leaders this year.
  • For more information on Israel Summit, Hillel's tracking of antisemitic incidents on campus, and broader work of fostering Jewish student community in the face of hate, please contact Blake Goodman at [email protected] or (202) 531-6404.

Statement on the Finding of Terrorism in the Sentencing of the Perpetrator in the London Family Attack

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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LONDON, ON, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, sentencing in the Afzaal family trial concluded with a decision that has met the expectations of the family members and Canada's Muslim communities.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, ON, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, sentencing in the Afzaal family trial concluded with a decision that has met the expectations of the family members and Canada's Muslim communities.
  • This designation adds to the perpetrator's previous murder convictions and marks the first time in Canadian history that a case involving white nationalism has met the threshold of terrorism.
  • London's Muslim community has waited for nearly three years to see justice served in this case, which has devastated family, friends, and the wider community.
  • This decision will not bring back "Our London Family", as the Afzaal family is fondly remembered.

TERRORISM IN VELTMAN MURDER CASE

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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He was sentenced to life imprisonment without eligibility for parole for 25 years for the first-degree murder of Talat Salman, Syed Salman Afzaal, Madiha Salman, and Yumnah Afzaal.

Key Points: 
  • He was sentenced to life imprisonment without eligibility for parole for 25 years for the first-degree murder of Talat Salman, Syed Salman Afzaal, Madiha Salman, and Yumnah Afzaal.
  • He was also sentenced to life imprisonment for the attempted murder of the youngest member of the Afzaal family, the lone survivor, who was only nine years old at the time of the attack.
  • George Dolhai, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions had this to say: "Today's sentence denounces these planned and deliberate murders as terrorism.
  • This case was prosecuted by both the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, and the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario.

Four major nonprofits team up to foster connection and camaraderie across the country

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To counteract rising polarization, horrifying acts of violence fueled by hate, increasing feelings of loneliness, and growing ideological rifts across the nation, Catholic Charities USA, Habitat for Humanity International, Interfaith America and YMCA of the USA, today officially launched the Team Up Project—a new initiative designed to elevate and support ordinary acts of kindness, service, human connection, and cooperation.

Key Points: 
  • "Bridge building projects, like those organized by our four organizations through the Team Up Project present an ideal antidote to this challenge.
  • "Of course we will disagree on some things, but that should not prevent us from working together on other things.
  • Team Up encourages respecting people's diverse identities, building relationships between different communities, and cooperating on concrete projects with common aims."
  • The Team Up project grew out of the bipartisan United We Stand Summit held at the White House in September 2022.

Kasowitz Files Lawsuit Against Columbia University and Barnard College Alleging Egregious Civil Rights Violations for Their Antisemitic Hostile Educational Environment

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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In their complaint, plaintiffs allege that Columbia and Barnard's Jewish and Israeli students have been physically assaulted, spat at, threatened, and subjected to relentless intimidation and vilification.

Key Points: 
  • In their complaint, plaintiffs allege that Columbia and Barnard's Jewish and Israeli students have been physically assaulted, spat at, threatened, and subjected to relentless intimidation and vilification.
  • As the complaint alleges, faculty members and students routinely extol Hamas's October 7 atrocities as "awesome" and a "great feat."
  • Partner Marc E. Kasowitz said "Columbia continues to capitulate to pro-Hamas students and faculty, placing Columbia's Jewish and Israeli community at risk.
  • Our lawsuit seeks to protect Jewish students by exposing and expunging the antisemitic virus that permeates Columbia's campus and classrooms."