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Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council Announces Leslie Sanchez, Jorge Ferraez and Ana Mollinedo Mims to the HC3 Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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In another significant move to bolster the representation of Hispanic leaders in corporate America, the Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council (HC3) is proud to announce the appointment of Leslie Sanchez, Jorge Ferraez, and Ana Mollinedo Mims to the Board of Directors.

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  • In another significant move to bolster the representation of Hispanic leaders in corporate America, the Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council (HC3) is proud to announce the appointment of Leslie Sanchez, Jorge Ferraez, and Ana Mollinedo Mims to the Board of Directors.
  • This strategic decision marks the organization’s continued commitment to enhance the development, leadership, and philanthropic efforts of Hispanic executives and fortify the Hispanic influence within their respective companies, industries, and communities.
  • George Herrera, Chairman of the Board, and Andre Arbelaez, President and CEO of HC3, highlighted the organization's strategic initiatives to elevate Hispanic business leaders within C-Suite roles and the U.S. economic-driving power of the Hispanic market.
  • Under Herrera's and Arbelaez’s leadership, HC3 is set to embark on a transformative journey from its headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.

Skoll Foundation Announces the Winners of 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Skoll Foundation has announced the four organizations that will receive the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation, which highlights leaders and organizations that advance transformational social change around the world.

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  • The Skoll Foundation has announced the four organizations that will receive the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation, which highlights leaders and organizations that advance transformational social change around the world.
  • Every year, the Skoll Award for Social Innovation recognizes exemplary leaders and organizations creating a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous world.
  • The Awardees will be celebrated during the 21st Skoll World Forum at the 2024 Awards for Social Innovation Ceremony, taking place on Thursday, April 11, 4:30-6 p.m. BST at the New Theatre in Oxford, England and virtually.
  • “Global challenges are mounting at an increasing pace,” said Don Gips, CEO of the Skoll Foundation.

Matters of State Strategies Names Matt Capalby As VP of Government Affairs

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Longtime Arizona political veteran Matt Capalby has joined the team at Matters of State Strategies as VP of Government Affairs.

Key Points: 
  • Longtime Arizona political veteran Matt Capalby has joined the team at Matters of State Strategies as VP of Government Affairs.
  • He has extensive experience on issues relating to state legislative affairs, economic development, natural resource management, land use, and regulatory issues.
  • More About Matters of State Strategies:
    Matters of State Strategies is a leading public relations firm specializing in strategic communications, government affairs, and political campaign management.
  • For more information about Matters of State Strategies and its award-winning services, please visit: https://www.mattersofstatestrategies.com/
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CrowdStrike Gov Threat Summit Brings Together Public Sector Leaders to Discuss the Future of Cybersecurity

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced its lineup of guest speakers, keynotes and sessions for the CrowdStrike Gov Threat Summit on March 19, 2024 in Washington D.C. at the Ronald Reagan Building.

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  • CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced its lineup of guest speakers, keynotes and sessions for the CrowdStrike Gov Threat Summit on March 19, 2024 in Washington D.C. at the Ronald Reagan Building.
  • Leaders from across the public sector will join CrowdStrike to discuss the future of cybersecurity and its impact on national security and upcoming elections.
  • Cybersecurity Platform Consolidation in Digital Transformation: CrowdStrike Chief Technology Officer, Elia Zaitsev will give a behind-the-scenes look at the security capabilities of the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon® XDR platform that are powering and protecting the public sector today.
  • The CrowdStrike Gov Threat Summit will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building on Tuesday, March 19.

AIDS Activists Protest CAA’s ‘Kill AHF’ Initiative, per AHF

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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AIDS activists affiliated with AHF will protest the California Apartment Association (CAA) outside its headquarters in Sacramento Wednesday as the anti-renter, corporate landlord front group attempts to put a proposition on the November 2024 ballot seeking to strip AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) of its nonprofit status because of its advocacy for rent control.

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  • AIDS activists affiliated with AHF will protest the California Apartment Association (CAA) outside its headquarters in Sacramento Wednesday as the anti-renter, corporate landlord front group attempts to put a proposition on the November 2024 ballot seeking to strip AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) of its nonprofit status because of its advocacy for rent control.
  • CAA has been gathering signatures for an anti-tenant, anti-patient ballot initiative deceptively titled ‘Protect Patients Now’ and has been doing so by lying to voters and taxpayers about how AHF makes its money.
  • AHF is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization and currently has 1.9 million patients in care.
  • CAA is aiming to strip AHF of its nonprofit status and kneecap its life-saving work around the globe over the fight for rent control in California.

Redfin Survey: Majority of U.S. Homeowners and Renters Say Housing Affordability Affects Their Pick for President

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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(NASDAQ: RDFN) — More than half (53.2%) of U.S. homeowners and renters say housing affordability is impacting who they plan to vote for in the upcoming presidential election.

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  • (NASDAQ: RDFN) — More than half (53.2%) of U.S. homeowners and renters say housing affordability is impacting who they plan to vote for in the upcoming presidential election.
  • As a result, many feel stuck, unable to make their desired moves and life upgrades.”
    In addition, nearly two-thirds (64.2%) of homeowners and renters say housing affordability makes them feel negative about the economy.
  • President Biden last week unveiled a number of initiatives aimed at making housing more affordable.
  • “What the housing market needs most to address the affordability crisis is more supply,” said Fairweather.

Democrats and Republicans agree: Artificial Intelligence is the biggest threat to the 2024 elections

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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“Having the right cybersecurity in place is not an option — it’s essential for anyone running a political operation.

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  • “Having the right cybersecurity in place is not an option — it’s essential for anyone running a political operation.
  • Otherwise, campaigns risk not only losing valuable data, but losing voters.”
    43% of respondents believe that AI-generated content will negatively affect the outcome of the 2024 elections.
  • When an audio clip with an AI voice was played, 41% believed the AI voice was authentically human.
  • It has an extensive network of partners and resources to prepare political campaigns with the tools they need to stay secure.

Legal Entity Management Leaders Traact and Klea Join Forces to Provide Optimized Solutions on a Global Scale

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Today, successful Silicon Valley startup Traact , a cloud-based legal tech platform, announced a new strategic partnership with Klea , a Belgium-based leader in AI-enabled legal entity management.

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  • Today, successful Silicon Valley startup Traact , a cloud-based legal tech platform, announced a new strategic partnership with Klea , a Belgium-based leader in AI-enabled legal entity management.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240308016681/en/
    Traact and Klea are partnering to serve corporate legal and law firm clients on a global scale.
  • Their complementary solutions will enable clients to automate and streamline legal operations with the most modern technology advances and best customer service available today.
  • Initially, Traact and Klea will team up on business development endeavors while their technology platforms and service teams become more connected.

75% of Americans Have Trouble Finding Factual Political News, Says Harris Poll

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Three-quarters of Americans report difficulty finding factual political news, according to a new survey by The Harris Poll commissioned by Otherweb , an AI-driven news aggregator and registered public benefit corporation.

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  • Three-quarters of Americans report difficulty finding factual political news, according to a new survey by The Harris Poll commissioned by Otherweb , an AI-driven news aggregator and registered public benefit corporation.
  • Harris polled the public to better understand their relationship with news consumption pertaining to U.S. political news.
  • Overall, 74% of Americans say they have to make more effort to be well-informed than they did five years ago.
  • Readers of news aggregators emerged as the least likely group to confine their news consumption to their political side.

Most American Workers Experience Incivility in the Workplace; Divisive Dialogue Undermines Inclusion and Employee Wellbeing

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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A reported two-thirds of U.S. workers experienced or witnessed incivility in their workplace over the past month, underscoring the critical need to foster spaces of respect and understanding.

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  • A reported two-thirds of U.S. workers experienced or witnessed incivility in their workplace over the past month, underscoring the critical need to foster spaces of respect and understanding.
  • SHRM believes everyone can play a role in transforming workplaces to be more civil, one conversation at a time.
  • With two major elections on the horizon in 2024 (United States and India), the world will likely see heightened tensions and polarizing viewpoints.
  • SHRM 2024 research shows the disturbing trend of incivility in today's workplaces, ultimately impacting workplace wellbeing and employee retention:
    Two-thirds of U.S. workers (66%) experienced or witnessed incivility in the workplace over the past month.