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‘Ceasefire now’ demonstrations to take place in 40+ locations across Canada on November 12

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Saturday, November 11, 2023
Medicine, Pressure, Violence, Organization, Food, National Council, United and uniting churches, Communication, Oxfam, NUPGE, The Right Reverend, United Church of Canada, Hatred, IJV, Survival, Jews, National Union, Government, Life, Muslims, Nursing, Hospital, Labrador

“Canadians overwhelmingly support a ceasefire, and we need to pressure the Canadian government to support one, too.

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  • “Canadians overwhelmingly support a ceasefire, and we need to pressure the Canadian government to support one, too.
  • A recent poll by Mainstreet Research showed that 71% of Canadians endorse an immediate ceasefire, with majority support across all parties.
  • “Canadian Jews have been speaking out and joining demonstrations in record numbers,” said Corey Balsam, National Coordinator of Independent Jewish Voices (IJV).
  • “No place is safe in Gaza right now,” said Dr. Tarek Khalifeh, President of the Canadian Palestinian Professional Foundation.

‘Ceasefire now’ demonstrations to take place in 40+ locations across Canada on November 12

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Medicine, Pressure, Violence, Organization, Food, National Council, United and uniting churches, Communication, Oxfam, NUPGE, The Right Reverend, United Church of Canada, Hatred, IJV, Survival, Jews, National Union, Government, Life, Muslims, Nursing, Hospital, Labrador

“Canadians overwhelmingly support a ceasefire, and we need to pressure the Canadian government to support one, too.

Key Points: 
  • “Canadians overwhelmingly support a ceasefire, and we need to pressure the Canadian government to support one, too.
  • A recent poll by Mainstreet Research showed that 71% of Canadians endorse an immediate ceasefire, with majority support across all parties.
  • “Canadian Jews have been speaking out and joining demonstrations in record numbers,” said Corey Balsam, National Coordinator of Independent Jewish Voices (IJV).
  • “No place is safe in Gaza right now,” said Dr. Tarek Khalifeh, President of the Canadian Palestinian Professional Foundation.

UNITE HERE Local 11: First LAX Strikes in 20 Years Pose Potential Fiduciary Risk for Public Pension Funds

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Professional Services, Transportation, State, Local, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Travel, Labor, Air, Transport, REIT, Finance, Public Policy, Government, CalPERS, Policy, Investment, Labour, LAX, Coffee, WSIB, PAI Partners, Airport, University, Hatred, Housing, Dunkin, Biophysical environment, UNITE, California Pizza Kitchen, PAI, Los Angeles International Airport, Area, Restaurant, ESG

“My coworkers and I are on strike because our futures depend on us fighting for what we deserve,” said Joshawa Nichols, fast food attendant at Areas.

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  • “My coworkers and I are on strike because our futures depend on us fighting for what we deserve,” said Joshawa Nichols, fast food attendant at Areas.
  • Workers went to Olympia to testify about the ongoing strikes and the potential fiduciary risks they pose for the boards’ beneficiaries.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 members have testified at numerous pension fund board meetings over the past eight months.
  • On November 13, California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) was the first fund to pass a comprehensive Labor Principles policy.

In Midst of Dramatic Worldwide Rise of Antisemitism Holocaust Museum LA Breaks Ground on Largest Expansion in Famed-Institution’s History

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Other Philanthropy, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Events, Concerts, Philanthropy, Other Construction & Property, Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Holocaust museum, Multimedia, Pan-Pacific Auditorium, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Holocaust Museum LA, Hatred, Exhibition, Survivor, Growth, Family, Education, Tourism, Courage, Majdanek concentration camp

Holocaust Museum LA, the first survivor-founded and oldest Holocaust Museum in the United States, broke ground today on a major expansion of its Pan Pacific Park campus.

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  • Holocaust Museum LA, the first survivor-founded and oldest Holocaust Museum in the United States, broke ground today on a major expansion of its Pan Pacific Park campus.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115976687/en/
    Government officials joined Holocaust Museum LA CEO Beth Kean and Holocaust survivors at the ceremony.
  • Holocaust Museum LA received a lead gift from Andrea Goldrich Cayton and Melinda Goldrich, daughters of museum founder and survivor Jona Goldrich, to name the new campus.
  • In addition, the museum received a gift from the Smidt Family Foundation, the largest ever contribution from a family or foundation whose members are not descendants of Holocaust survivors or victims.

Civil Rights Department, Local Government and Community Partners Join Together for Launch of Sixth Annual United Against Hate Week

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
LGBTQ+, Social Services, Professional Services, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, State, Local, Public Policy, Immigration, Other Policy Issues, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Government, Consumer, Senior counsel, Safety, Policy, ESQ, City, CRD, Local government, AB, Religion, CDSS, California Civil Rights Department, Poetry, Commission, Statistics, Conference, Hatred, San Francisco Bay Area, Partnership, Civil and political rights, Bias, Mental health, Face, Drug, Mobile phone, Online shopping

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) — in partnership with the City of Berkeley, Not In Our Town, and LA vs Hate — today joined government and community leaders for the launch of the sixth annual United Against Hate Week (UAHW).

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  • The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) — in partnership with the City of Berkeley, Not In Our Town, and LA vs Hate — today joined government and community leaders for the launch of the sixth annual United Against Hate Week (UAHW).
  • Throughout UAHW, local government and community partners will host dozens of anti-hate events across California — from poetry slams to rallies and more.
  • During United Against Hate Week, we encourage all Californians to take advantage of existing resources — like California vs Hate — to push for change from the ground up for all our communities.
  • In the first six months since its official launch, CA vs Hate has been contacted by hundreds of individuals.

People of Color in Top Environmental Posts Not Growing

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
League of Conservation Voters, LCV, Woman, Workforce, Climate, Student, Supreme court, Transparency, Affirmative action, Annual report, Hatred, School, League, NGO, Survival, Reagan Democrat, Growth, Green, Environment, Human, Non-governmental organization, Renewable energy, Management, Nursing

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Green 2.0 said today that its new Transparency Report Card shows that the growth of communities of color in environmental jobs slowed this year, hitting a green ceiling.

Key Points: 
  • Green 2.0, a national independent campaign working to increase racial and ethnic diversity among environmental organizations, released its latest report today at a gathering of environmental champions in Washington, D.C.
  • Board and senior staff at NGOs have had a zero percent increase in representation of people of color since 2022.
  • Women make up the majority of the environmental sector workforce, but not leadership roles.
  • "It's up to environmental leaders to ensure our climate priorities reflect the voices and perspectives of the diverse body of people impacted by our changing environment and pollution."

Joint Statement by the Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and New Zealand

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
International law, Hamas, Violent extremism, Houthi movement, Terrorism, Hatred, Violence, Prejudice, Hostage, Nursing, Drug

We condemn Hamas' unacceptable treatment of hostages and call for the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining hostages.

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  • We condemn Hamas' unacceptable treatment of hostages and call for the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining hostages.
  • The price of defeating Hamas cannot be the continuous suffering of all Palestinian civilians.
  • We remain deeply concerned by the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and ongoing risks to all Palestinian civilians.
  • We call on the Houthis to cease immediately their attacks on international shipping and crew operating in the Red Sea.

Dismal Communication on The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: New Research Shows CEOs Need a "Do-Over"

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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For many employees, even the communication they did receive missed the mark.

Key Points: 
  • For many employees, even the communication they did receive missed the mark.
  • Rather, it is about understanding the importance of employee well-being and responding, which is suffering today in our state of permacrisis.
  • Communicators identified 12 essential components of effective communication and rated concern, empathy, and authenticity as the most important.
  • "We know better now, given our research results, and thus we must do better as leaders going forward."

THE OPPORTUNITY NETWORK APPOINTS LUCRIA ORTIZ AS PRESIDENT AND CEO

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Opportunity Network (OppNet), a national nonprofit organization with a mission to support young people from underrepresented communities on their paths to and through college and into thriving careers, announced the appointment of Lucria Ortiz as President and CEO, effective January 2, 2024. Ms. Ortiz will succeed AiLun Ku, who joined OppNet in 2011 and has served as CEO since 2019.

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  • Ms. Ortiz will succeed AiLun Ku, who joined OppNet in 2011 and has served as CEO since 2019.
  • "I am thrilled Lucria will join OppNet as CEO," said Raquel Vargas Palmer, Chair of The Opportunity Network's Board of Directors.
  • "I admire OppNet's commitment to creating strong pathways to success for youth of color," said Lucria Ortiz.
  • Lucria served as President and CEO of the Yonkers Family YMCA since November 2019.

LAVA and Wicket Join Forces to Make Game Day Friction-Free for Fans

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Sale, Beer, SAN, Cleveland Browns, ROI, LAVA, Information technology, Biometrics, Hatred, Aramark, Partnership, CMO, Sport, Face, Restaurant, Sales, Wicket

SAN FRANCISCO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LAVA, innovator of the real-time data experience platform for brand engagement, and Wicket, the leading facial authentication platform provider for sports and live events, are partnering to create a smooth, fast and touchless experience for fans at sports and entertainment events - from the turnstile to the concession stand. The partnership includes both technical and go-to-market collaborations that connect Wicket's biometric identification capabilities with the LAVA RealtimeAI™ platform to streamline a wide variety of experiences within the stadium.

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  • Once a fan's identity has been authenticated, the Wicket system notifies the LAVA loyalty platform, which can automatically personalize the game-day experience for that fan in a variety of ways.
  • Technology from Wicket and LAVA has already enhanced the experience of fans who attend home games at the Cleveland Browns Stadium.
  • "We are fortunate to have great partners such as Lava, Wicket, Tapin2, and Aramark collaborating to pioneer the Express Beer concept.
  • The combination of Wicket's biometric identification and LAVA's real-time personalization gives loyalty managers new ways to make game day more enjoyable," said Jeff Boehm, CMO at Wicket.