Multiculturalism

New Enrollment Navigation Webpage Brings Together 18 Free Los Angeles Public Charter Schools Under One Digital Roof To Simplify Research And Enrollment

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Friday, February 9, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Los Angeles Public Charter School Collaborative (the Collab), a network of passionate charter school leaders who are united to share best practices and innovative ideas to help increase capacity and success among participating schools, announces the launch of a new webpage dedicated to open enrollment for 18 Los Angeles charter schools. This initiative brings together diverse charter schools under one digital roof, promoting equity and accessibility in free public education.

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  • Los Angeles Public Charter School Collaborative Brings Together Diverse Charter Schools Under One Digital Roof, Promoting Equity And Accessibility In Free Public Education
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Los Angeles Public Charter School Collaborative (the Collab), a network of passionate charter school leaders who are united to share best practices and innovative ideas to help increase capacity and success among participating schools, announces the launch of a new webpage dedicated to open enrollment for 18 Los Angeles charter schools.
  • This initiative brings together diverse charter schools under one digital roof, promoting equity and accessibility in free public education.
  • "The Collab is committed to providing families and students with equitable access to free, safe, diverse, inclusive, and outstanding public school options," said Gayle Nadler, executive director of Multicultural Learning Center and co-founder of Los Angeles Public Charter School Collaborative.
  • "The Collab is committed to providing families and students with equitable access to free, safe, diverse, inclusive, and outstanding public school options," said Gayle Nadler, executive director of Multicultural Learning Center and co-founder of Los Angeles Public Charter School Collaborative.

Protiviti Earns a Ranking on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2024 List

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, which recognizes the Best Places to Work in the U.S. Protiviti is ranked 19 out of 100 in the large company category.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, which recognizes the Best Places to Work in the U.S. Protiviti is ranked 19 out of 100 in the large company category.
  • "Being recognized on the Glassdoor Best Places to Work list is a testament that our people feel valued and embody the culture we've built collectively."
  • In 2023, Protiviti was named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and Best Workplaces for Millennials™ lists, and to the PEOPLE® Companies That Care list.
  • The company also earned places on Seramount's Global Inclusion Index along with the Top Companies for Executive Women and Best Workplaces for Multicultural Women lists, and was recognized as a Best Workplace for Parents by Great Place To Work.

The Government of Canada launches the renewed Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program

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Monday, December 11, 2023

The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) was launched as part of the Government of Canada's work on supporting diversity through inclusivity.

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  • The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) was launched as part of the Government of Canada's work on supporting diversity through inclusivity.
  • The renewed program—a consolidation of the Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program and the Anti-Racism Action Program—aims to enhance efficiency and support more effectively communities and organizations throughout Canada.
  • The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program is replacing the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program and the Anti-Racism Action Program.
  • The current Call for Proposals is for the Organizational Capacity Building component of the program.

Protiviti Recognized as a 2023 Best Workplace for Parents by Great Place To Work

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Monday, December 11, 2023

MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has been named by Great Place To Work® to its Best Workplaces for Parents ™ list for the fourth consecutive year.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has been named by Great Place To Work® to its Best Workplaces for Parents ™ list for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Protiviti is one of 70 large companies recognized as offering an inclusive, fair and supportive workplace for working parents.
  • To determine the list, Great Place To Work compared survey responses from parents to those of non-parent peers, weighting statements according to the most important aspects of an equitable workplace for parents.
  • In 2023, Protiviti was named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and Best Workplaces for Millennials™ lists and to the PEOPLE® Companies That Care list.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION ONCE AGAIN EARNS TOP SCORE IN HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION'S 2023-2024 CORPORATE EQUALITY INDEX

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation announced today that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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  • BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation announced today that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's CEI is a driving force for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, and Whirlpool Corp.'s score of 100 earned the designation as recipient of the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.
  • "It is wonderful to be recognized again by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for the important work that the Pride Network contributes to the culture within the company," said Rich Missey, Whirlpool Corp.
  • Click here to learn more about the 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index.

Nativo Doubles Down on DE&I Commitment, Accepts Invitation to Join ANA'S Alliance for Multicultural Marketing

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

AIMM was established to create a movement that reflects a world of acceptance by celebrating differences and highlighting human truths that unite us.

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  • AIMM was established to create a movement that reflects a world of acceptance by celebrating differences and highlighting human truths that unite us.
  • They support their mission with emphasis on data transparency and minority-owned media, actively working to ensure that the multicultural ecosystem is empowered to reach conclusions for growth.
  • Nativo is also excited to announce that three team members have joined AIMM action committees.
  • "We commend ANA for their outstanding efforts with the AIMM initiative," expressed Mark Putrus, Chief People Officer at Nativo.

ISSA RAE'S FÊTE ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC MARKETING PARTNERSHIP WITH CULTURE-FIRST CREATIVE AGENCY TEAM EPIPHANY

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, HOORAE Media, a disruptive, multi-pronged media company leading the entertainment, digital, music and cultural space co-founded by acclaimed producer, writer, actress and entrepreneur Issa Rae, is proud to announce the launch of a strategic partnership with award-winning marketing agency Team Epiphany.

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  • Team Epiphany is an award-winning, independent, culture-first marketing agency specializing in strategy, experiential, brand storytelling, multicultural, influencer and PR.
  • Together, HOORAE Media's Fête and Team Epiphany will partner with like-minded brands committed to inclusive representation at all levels of the creative process.
  • The HOORAE x Team Epiphany partnership has origins that date back to season one of Issa Rae's Emmy-award winning show, Insecure.
  • For more information about the partnership, please visit HOORAE Media and Fête at Hoorae.co and Team Epiphany at teamepiphany.com and follow along on social @TeamEpiphany .

Portada Live Sept. 21: Brand Marketing Leaders Convene in New York City and Virtual Format

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Dozens of brand marketing leaders from Fortune 1000 companies and premier media buying agencies will be convening for Portada Live on Sept. 21 in New York City and virtual.

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  • Dozens of brand marketing leaders from Fortune 1000 companies and premier media buying agencies will be convening for Portada Live on Sept. 21 in New York City and virtual.
  • Decision makers participating represent companies like Diageo, Rocket Mortgage, Hewlett Packard, T-Mobile, Verizon, Altice, Pfizer, Novartis, PepsiCo, Publicis Media, Horizon Media, and GroupM.
  • The content of the agenda of Portada Live on Sept. 21. is driven by brand marketers in the Portada network, who suggest topics they want to learn about.
  • Delegates attending Portada Live conferences actively participate in knowledge-sharing presentations, workshops, and virtual 1:1 meetings.

GERRY A. FERNANDEZ, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE MULTICULTURAL FOODSERVICE & HOSPITALITY ALLIANCE TO STEP DOWN AFTER 27 YEARS

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) today announced that President and Founder Gerry A. Fernandez will be retiring effective December 31, 2023.  Beginning next year, Gerry will support MFHA in an advisory role.

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  • Industry Icon Leaves Legacy of Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) today announced that President and Founder Gerry A. Fernandez will be retiring effective December 31, 2023.
  • He also developed a supplier diversity directory and conducted the industry's first diverse practices survey.
  • "His innate leadership, commitment to others' success, and passion for hospitality have helped thousands of restaurant and foodservice workers build a future of opportunity."
  • Gerry is also an honorary Board Member of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and life member of the NAACP and the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF).

New American Funding Launches Nationwide Empowerment Events for Hispanic Community

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

TUSTIN, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New American Funding is the nation's largest Hispanic-owned mortgage company. Founded by first-generation Hispanic-American Patty Arvielo in 2003, NAF helps individuals achieve homeownership, with a specific focus on supporting underserved communities who have previously been denied access to lending.

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  • This is accomplished through unique initiatives, including Latino Focus, which aims to boost homeownership for the Hispanic community and enhance the quality of their lending experience.
  • Now, NAF is increasing its support for the Hispanic community by launching nationwide empowerment events that will provide valuable insights and knowledge on various topics, including new approaches to homeownership for the Latino community, empowering professional Latina women, and achieving top-tier success in one's profession.
  • This first-of-its-kind event is free, will take place in Spanish, and will feature top leaders in the Hispanic real estate community.
  • "As the leader of NAF's Latino Focus initiative, I've seen the impact we have on this vitally important community.