Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

American Indian College Fund to Host Book Discussion

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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She earned a Master of Arts degree at UC Davis and a Master of Fine Arts degree at the Institute of American Indian Arts, a tribal college.

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  • She earned a Master of Arts degree at UC Davis and a Master of Fine Arts degree at the Institute of American Indian Arts, a tribal college.
  • About the American Indian College FundThe American Indian College Fund has been the nations largest charity supporting Native higher education for 33 years.
  • The College Fund believes Education is the answer" and provided $14.45 million in scholarships and other direct student support to American Indian students in 2021-22.
  • Photo: The American Indian College Fund is hosting a book club reading led by Cheryl Crazy Bull, President and CEO, and author Chelsea T. Hicks (Osage/Wazhazhe heritage) on Tuesday, November 29, in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

Media Alert: Top Performers Join Forces with American Indian College Fund for Free Virtual Native American Heritage Month Concert

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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The American Indian College Fund is hosting a free streaming concert to celebrate Native American Heritage Month on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 7 p.m. MDT.

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  • The American Indian College Fund is hosting a free streaming concert to celebrate Native American Heritage Month on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 7 p.m. MDT.
  • The event will feature performances by Native and Non-Native entertainers and artists allied with Native causes from across the nation.
  • About the American Indian College Fund About the American Indian College FundThe American Indian College Fund has been the nations largest charity supporting Native higher education for 32 years.
  • For more information about the American Indian College Fund, please visit www.collegefund.org .

MetroPlusHealth Doubles Down in Harlem With New Flagship Office as Part of Its Ongoing Commitment to Serving NYC's Diverse Communities

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPlusHealth, New York City's five-star health plan, celebrated the opening of its new flagship location at 2104 Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard yesterday in Harlem, New York. The new MetroPlusHealth Harlem Community Office will be open weekdays from 9 AM – 6 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM – 5 PM. The community office will assist Harlem residents with health insurance education and enrollment, health screenings and illness prevention workshops, social services resources (food stamps, SNAP, etc.), life skills training, legal and immigration services, and more. Additionally, the office will be open to the public for meetings, small gatherings, workshops, conferences, and other community needs.

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  • The new MetroPlusHealth Harlem Community Office will be open weekdays from 9 AM 6 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM 5 PM.
  • Additionally, the office will be open to the public for meetings, small gatherings, workshops, conferences, and other community needs.
  • Guests enjoyed food prepared by Sylvia's Harlem Restaurant, "The Queen of Soul Food," and Cake Man Raven.
  • The new Harlem office reflects MetroPlusHealth's commitment to being more than a health plan for its members and their communities.

Charles Huang Foundation Makes Record-Breaking Donation to Methodist Hospital in Arcadia

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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PASADENA, Calif., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese American entrepreneur Dr. Charles Huang, the founder of Charles Huang Foundation (CHF), announced a $7.5 million donation to Methodist Hospital of Southern California (MHSC) in Arcadia, the largest ever single gift in its 119-year history. This is the second donation made to hospitals by Dr. Huang's private foundation following the record-breaking gift to 123-year-old San Francisco Chinese Hospital early this month.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese American entrepreneur Dr. Charles Huang, the founder of Charles Huang Foundation (CHF), announced a $7.5 million donation to Methodist Hospital of Southern California (MHSC) in Arcadia,the largest ever single gift in its 119-year history.
  • "We are so fortunate and pleased with this generous gift from Dr. Huang," said Mike Driebe, president of the Methodist Hospital Foundation.
  • Most recently, Dr. Huang made a major donation to San Francisco's Chinese Hospital and created the Charles Huang Foundation Research Fund at the University of California, Los Angeles.
  • About Methodist Hospital of Southern California:
    Founded in 1903, Methodist Hospital of Southern California is a full-service community hospital with 348 licensed beds.

Global Entrepreneur and Arcadia Resident Charles Huang, PhD To Donate $7.5 million to Hospital in His Adopted Hometown

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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Global entrepreneur and Arcadia resident Charles Huang, PhD, has announced he will donate $7.5 million to Methodist Hospital which will be the largest single gift in the 119-year history of the hospital.

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  • Global entrepreneur and Arcadia resident Charles Huang, PhD, has announced he will donate $7.5 million to Methodist Hospital which will be the largest single gift in the 119-year history of the hospital.
  • A special private ceremony commemorating this generous donation will be held on Monday, June 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Methodist Hospital.
  • In 2020, Dr. Huang founded the Charles Huang Foundation with a mission to bolster, enable, and inspire global development in education, health, and innovation.
  • About Methodist Hospital: Founded in 1903, Methodist Hospital of Southern California is a full-service community hospital with 348 licensed beds.

BUSINESS LEADER, INNOVATOR AND PHILANTHROPIST DR. CHARLES HUANG DONATES $7 MILLION TO CHINESE HOSPITAL

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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PASADENA, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Charles Huang, chairman of the Charles Huang Foundation, today committed a $7 million donation to San Francisco's Chinese Hospital, the largest donation to the hospital of its kind. The donation ceremony was officiated by former San Francisco Mayor, Mr. Willie Brown today at Chinese Hospital with Dr. Huang and Foundation board members, Chinese Hospital's Board of Trustees, and its senior management.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Charles Huang, chairman of the Charles Huang Foundation, today committed a $7 million donation to San Francisco's Chinese Hospital , the largest donation to the hospital of its kind.
  • The donation ceremony was officiated by former San Francisco Mayor, Mr. Willie Brown today at Chinese Hospital with Dr. Huang and Foundation board members, Chinese Hospital's Board of Trustees, and its senior management.
  • Former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown; Dr. Charles Huang, Chairman of Charles Huang Foundation; Mr. Kitman Chan, Chairman of Chinese Hospital's Board of Trustees; Dr. Jian Zhang, CEO of Chinese Hospital
    "The Chinese Hospital is the kind of institution I want to support the most.
  • Dr. Jian Zhang, CEO of Chinese Hospital, said, "We're grateful to Dr. Huang for this generous gift which will allow us to expand much-needed services for our local community."

The Kroger Co. Foundation Racial Equity Fund Announces $1 Million Grant to The Asian American Foundation

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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CINCINNATI, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation's Racial Equity Fund (the fund) announced today a $1 million grant to The Asian American Foundation (TAAF). As a convener, incubator and funder committed to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, TAAF's undertaking strongly aligns with the goals set forth in Kroger's Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

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  • CINCINNATI, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation's Racial Equity Fund (the fund) announced today a $1 million grant to The Asian American Foundation (TAAF).
  • Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Asian ARG was established by Kroger Asian associates with a to mission to recruit and retain Asian talent by providing belonging.
  • In 2022, the company contributed an additional $5 million to the Fund to further advance race equity in America.
  • The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is a convener, incubator, and funder committed to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for AAPI communities.

P&G Honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month -- Through Action

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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CINCINNATI, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we take the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the contributions and influence of the AAPI community-- one of the fastest growing and most diverse groups in the US.

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  • But bias, indifference, and even unintentional mistakes can lead to mispronunciation, misidentification and create barriers within communities.
  • While completely unintentional, the simple action of having her name mispronounced causes Yeong Joo to feel alienated and dismissed.
  • At P&G, we believe that progress starts by seeing the world with a broader perspective and that's why this film was deliberately led by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cast and crew members.
  • We are not limiting our actions or commitment to AAPI Heritage Month.

MIZO DISRUPTS READY-TO-DRINK CATEGORY WITH NEW ASIAN-INSPIRED HARD LEMONADE POUCHES

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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MIZO Hard Lemonade pouches are creating a whole new category based on nostalgic experiences and vibrant Asian flavors in innovative packaging.

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  • MIZO Hard Lemonade pouches are creating a whole new category based on nostalgic experiences and vibrant Asian flavors in innovative packaging.
  • MIZO Hard Lemonade is sold in 12-pack cases, including three pouches per flavor.
  • MIZO Hard Lemonade will be available for purchase at retailers in California and Florida, as well as online, in June.
  • The minority (AAPI) and woman-owned brand carries two ready-to-drink product lines: canned MIZO Hard Seltzer and new MIZO Hard Lemonade pouches.

ProfNet Expert Alerts for May 13, 2022

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below are experts from the ProfNet network who are available to discuss timely issues in your coverage area.

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  • 3D printing, particularly metal additive manufacturing, has already begun to produce large scale components for a variety of applications.
  • As the technology improves, the expansion of these large parts to more even applications will increase.
  • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing in light of President Biden's Additive Manufacturing Forward initiative.
  • PROFNET is an exclusive service of PR Newswire.