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Critically-Acclaimed Short Fiction Featured in LibraryBub Selection for May

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Tom Conaghan, founder of a publishing house devoted to short fiction, today's "weird fragmented times" of pandemic, war and displacement are ripe for short stories.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Tom Conaghan, founder of a publishing house devoted to short fiction, today's "weird fragmented times" of pandemic, war and displacement are ripe for short stories.
  • Life is coming undone and the short story has that potential to reflect it more than anything."
  • The core commitment of the LibraryBub service is to help librarians to identify acclaimed books from the independent publishing sector.
  • LibraryBub introduces thousands of librarians to bestselling and award-winning books from the independent publishing sector.

Critically-Acclaimed Short Fiction Featured in LibraryBub Selection for May

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 2, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Tom Conaghan, founder of a publishing house devoted to short fiction, today's "weird fragmented times" of pandemic, war and displacement are ripe for short stories.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Tom Conaghan, founder of a publishing house devoted to short fiction, today's "weird fragmented times" of pandemic, war and displacement are ripe for short stories.
  • Life is coming undone and the short story has that potential to reflect it more than anything."
  • The core commitment of the LibraryBub service is to help librarians to identify acclaimed books from the independent publishing sector.
  • LibraryBub introduces thousands of librarians to bestselling and award-winning books from the independent publishing sector.

Salem Music Network Team Wins Radio’s Got Talent Award

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) and Salem Music Network based in Nashville, Tn.

Key Points: 
  • Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) and Salem Music Network based in Nashville, Tn.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230428005587/en/
    The award was announced on April 27, 2023, at the All Access Audio Summit.
  • Heart and Humor airs 3:00pm-7:00pm central on the Today’s Christian Music Network and on 94FM The Fish in Nashville.
  • Salem Music Network’s FTP talent includes: The Kevin and Taylor Show, Keep the Faith with Penny, The Scott and Sam Show, Hannah Jensen, and Pastor Lenny’s Praise Party.

What's New. What's Next. Coming to Chuck E. Cheese in May

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Monday, May 1, 2023

DALLAS, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chuck E. Cheese, the beloved family entertainment center and restaurant brand, announced its lineup of news coming to fun centers nationwide this May. As Americans look for the best entertainment options for their families just before the end of school year, Chuck E. Cheese announced its best weekday deal with a $19.99 Pizza & Play deal that will make lunch or dinnertime an easy win. 

Key Points: 
  • With new games coming to fun centers all year long, 30 play points means up to 30 game plays** so parents can make timely and budget friendly plans.
  • New Rewards members can take advantage of this great deal daily and get a bonus of 500 free E-Tickets for signing up.
  • For guests hosting celebrations this May, anyone can now take advantage of our six Party Platters starting at $15.99.
  • Chuck E. Cheese also offers access to earned wages with our NEW "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program.

Kinder’s ‘Growing Bigger Hearts’ Campaign Takes the Power of Storytelling to New Heights this Ramadan

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Monday, May 1, 2023

As part of its ‘Growing Bigger Hearts’ campaign, which features animated stories inspired by key Ramadan values, this Holy month, Kinder – one of the largest chocolate brands in the world – organized a string of live storytelling events in the UAE and KSA.

Key Points: 
  • As part of its ‘Growing Bigger Hearts’ campaign, which features animated stories inspired by key Ramadan values, this Holy month, Kinder – one of the largest chocolate brands in the world – organized a string of live storytelling events in the UAE and KSA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230430005009/en/
    Kinder’s ‘Growing Bigger Hearts’ Campaign Takes the Power of Storytelling to New Heights this Ramadan (Photo: Business Wire)
    The animated stories revolve around main protagonist Qamar as she and her friends go on fun-filled adventures that evoke meaningful Ramadan values such as kindness, generosity, hospitality, forgiveness and many more.
  • “This year, we orchestrated these reading events to harness the power of storytelling – an important tradition during the Holy month.
  • We were thrilled to see audiences so engaged and intrigued and look forward to hosting similar events in the future.”

Salem Media Group Announces the Appointment of Carolyn Cassidy as General Manager of Salem Surround in Tampa

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Salem Media Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today the appointment of Carolyn Cassidy as General Manager of its five-station radio group and of Salem Surround in Tampa and Sarasota, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • Salem Media Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today the appointment of Carolyn Cassidy as General Manager of its five-station radio group and of Salem Surround in Tampa and Sarasota, Florida.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230428005490/en/
    Cassidy is currently the General Manager of Salem’s Columbus, OH operation, she will retain those responsibilities in addition to her new role as GM in Tampa/Sarasota.
  • In her extensive broadcasting background, Cassidy has served in sales leadership and General Management roles in Colorado Springs, Denver, Cape Cod, Vermont and Ohio.
  • Carolyn has been an active member of the board of the Ohio Association of Broadcasters and has been twice recognized by Radio Ink magazine as a General Manager of the Year.

CANADIAN WOMEN NOT SPENDING ENOUGH TIME ON THEIR MENTAL HEALTH; WOMEN FROM MARGINALIZED AND RACIALIZED COMMUNITIES SPENDING SIGNIFICANTLY LESS ON SELF-CARE

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Monday, May 1, 2023

While this program supports all Canadian women, it was also designed to offer culturally appropriate support for marginalized and/or racialized women, who are underserved by the current system.

Key Points: 
  • While this program supports all Canadian women, it was also designed to offer culturally appropriate support for marginalized and/or racialized women, who are underserved by the current system.
  • We need to provide women with the right tools, that consider their unique needs – especially those from marginalized and/or racialized communities.
  • Women in the LGBTQ2S+ community are more conscious of mental health, spending 11 per cent more time on their mental health than women overall.
  • Women in Atlantic Canada reported spending 21 per cent less time on their mental health than women in other regions.

Rainier Connect Announces New Digital Equity Partnership

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

TACOMA, Wash., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rainier Connect announces the launch of the Digital Equity Partnership program. In partnership with the City of Tacoma, Rainier Connect is committed to working with non-profits and those that provide access or services to low-income or underserved members of the community by helping connect diverse people and communities with broadband access.

Key Points: 
  • Rainier Connect is now offering complimentary Internet service to qualifying organizations in the Tacoma and surrounding service area.
  • TACOMA, Wash., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rainier Connect announces the launch of the Digital Equity Partnership program.
  • In partnership with the City of Tacoma, Rainier Connect is committed to working with non-profits and those that provide access or services to low-income or underserved members of the community by helping connect diverse people and communities with broadband access.
  • By partnering with public, private, and non-profit organizations, Rainier Connect is able to help ensure that more people, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and background, have the opportunity to access the Internet.

First Nations students are engaged in primary school but face racism and limited opportunities to learn Indigenous languages

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Friday, April 28, 2023

It is rare to hear from Indigenous students and young people directly in research and reports.

Key Points: 
  • It is rare to hear from Indigenous students and young people directly in research and reports.
  • Indigenous students, their parents and their teachers shared their experiences as part of the federal government’s ongoing “Footprints in Time” study.
  • Our findings show young Indigenous school students are engaged in their school lives.

Our research

    • Since 2008, it has followed the development of Indigenous children to understand what they need to grow up strong.
    • It involves annual waves of data collection and follows about 1,700 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children living in urban, regional and remote locations.
    • Our new primary school report has been produced as the majority of children in the study have now completed primary school.

Students are engaged

    • There is a prevailing assumption in education debates that school engagement is a struggle for Indigenous students and their families.
    • Yet more than half of the children in this data set were very highly and consistently engaged with school right across the primary years.

Racism is a problem (despite what some teachers think)

    • Our report found a disconnect between teachers’ approaches to cultural identity, the training they have received and racism experienced by parents and students.
    • Many teachers spoke of taking a “colourblind” approach, with teachers having the general sense racism is not an issue in their classrooms.
    • As one teacher noted:
      I aim to treat each child the same as any other in terms of race.
    • I also aim to teach this to my students.

Time to change homework approaches?

    • This included weekly homework to revise what is taught in class, as well as readers and flash cards.
    • When asked what they would like to change about school, children reported reduced homework.

Opportunities to learn Indigenous languages

    • While learning to read and write in Standard Australian English is important, so too are Indigenous literacies and languages.
    • Almost 90% of parents surveyed said they wanted their child to learn an Indigenous language at school, but only 21% of children had this opportunity.
    • Primary school teachers most frequently reported they would benefit from learning to teach Indigenous children successfully (61%), followed by learning about Indigenous culture in the local area (59%), and then learning to teach Indigenous knowledge appropriately (58%).

What next?


    Our report highlights several areas where we can make positive – and necessary – changes. These include:

The National School Reform Agreement

    • These priorities should be addressed in the next National School Reform Agreement.
    • The agreement is a joint agreement between the Commonwealth, states and territories, designed to lift student outcomes in Australian schools.
    • Kate E. Williams has previously received funding from the Australian Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council, and Queensland Department of Education.
    • She is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Early Childhood & Inclusive Education at the Queensland University of Technology.

Wells Fargo and T.D. Jakes Group Announce Ten-Year Strategic Partnership to Build Inclusive Communities

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Jakes Foundation (TDJF), today announced a strategic partnership to drive economic vitality and inclusivity in communities across America.

Key Points: 
  • Jakes Foundation (TDJF), today announced a strategic partnership to drive economic vitality and inclusivity in communities across America.
  • Jakes Group as they play a key role in the transformation of communities that will have a lasting impact for generations to come,” said Charlie Scharf, CEO of Wells Fargo.
  • “This strategic partnership goes beyond a one-off capital investment and underscores our continued commitment to diverse and inclusive communities.
  • Wells Fargo has donated more than $525 million to support housing affordability solutions for individuals and families (2019-2022).