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American Council of Learned Societies Names 2023 ACLS Leading Edge Fellows

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to name 18 new ACLS Leading Edge Fellows. This community-engaged humanities initiative demonstrates the capacity of humanistic knowledge and methods to help advance justice and equity in society. The program is made possible by a grant from the Mellon Foundation.

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  • NEW YORK, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to name 18 new ACLS Leading Edge Fellows.
  • Leading Edge Fellows demonstrate the power of humanistic knowledge and inquiry to create meaningful change in the world.
  • "ACLS is excited to introduce this impressive group of Leading Edge Fellows.
  • Formed a century ago, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 80 scholarly organizations.

Ford Foundation and a Coalition of Nonprofits Announce Launch of Corporate Guide for Employee Listening

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ford Foundation and a coalition of nonprofits released Listen to Lead: Raise Retention and Boost Business, a guide that helps C-Suite and management leaders understand the value of employee voice for business success and provides a step-by-step framework for listening to build more resilient and competitive companies. The Ford Foundation partnered with the Center for Democracy and Technology, Institute for the Future, Good Jobs Institute, JUST Capital, Partnership on AI, PolicyLink, and TechEquity Collaborative – as well as leading for-profit corporations – to develop best practices for listening to employees and acting on their input.

Key Points: 
  • Effectively capturing employee voice is essential to reducing costly employee turnover, improving employee engagement and job quality, securing customer insights, and identifying gaps in business operations.
  • "Employees are a corporation's most valuable asset," said Ritse Erumi, Program Officer, Future of Work(ers) program at Ford Foundation.
  • Step by step, the guide helps companies incorporate employee feedback in corporate decision making, leading to a more engaged workforce and smarter business operations.
  • Ford Foundation and partners aim to build a coalition of employers, employees, academics, and advocates to expand upon these insights, generate new ideas, and promote action.

15 Communities to Advance Policies Supporting Racial Healing and Public Health

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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"American society is increasingly recognizing the impact of racism on the health of individuals and communities,” said NCHE Executive Director Gail C. Christopher, DN.

Key Points: 
  • "American society is increasingly recognizing the impact of racism on the health of individuals and communities,” said NCHE Executive Director Gail C. Christopher, DN.
  • "More than 250 states, cities, and counties have issued declarations proclaiming racism a public health crisis.
  • But now, public officials, the private sector, and communities must work together to eliminate racism and improve health outcomes, especially for people of color who have suffered through decades of health inequities."
  • Based on the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation frameworkTM, the policies and practices spanned five domains: narrative change, racial healing and relationship building, separation, law, and economy.

New Report Offers Actionable Recommendations for Investors to Advance Racial and Economic Equity

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, research institute PolicyLink, in partnership with CapEQ and FSG, published the Investor Blueprint for Racial and Economic Equity, a comprehensive guide for investors to advance shared prosperity, combat inequality, and help bring about an equitable economy. The Investor Blueprint aims to catalyze investors to integrate racial and economic equity holistically within their institutions—from the heart of their purpose to their decision-making processes, investment strategies, and measures of organizational effectiveness.

Key Points: 
  • The Investor Blueprint aims to catalyze investors to integrate racial and economic equity holistically within their institutions—from the heart of their purpose to their decision-making processes, investment strategies, and measures of organizational effectiveness.
  • "Investors' far-reaching influence over our economy means they are on the front lines of what drives impact and inequity every day.
  • Activating the entire portfolio over time toward equitable outcomes, championing racial and economic equity standards for businesses, and embodying good corporate citizenship.
  • PolicyLink is a national research and action institute advancing racial and economic equity by Lifting Up What Works®.

Sony Corporation of America Named Winner of the Global Business Alliance 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Award

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is proud to announce that it has received the Global Business Alliance's 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Award. The focus of the award is Sony's Global Social Justice Fund, a $100 million global fund formed in 2020 to support social justice, anti-racist initiatives and educational opportunities that foster equal rights.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is proud to announce that it has received the Global Business Alliance's 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Award.
  • "We are honored to be recognized for our work in social responsibility by the Global Business Alliance.
  • "This year, we are proud to spotlight Sony Corporation of America for its extraordinary commitment to advancing social justice in communities across America."
  • Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan.

National Leaders in Urban Redevelopment and Neighborhood Transformation Share Best Practices and Trends for 2023

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the country's most influential leaders in urban redevelopment and neighborhood transformation will meet in Fort Myers for a convening of Choice Neighborhood Initiative Planning and Implementation grantees.

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  • FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the country's most influential leaders in urban redevelopment and neighborhood transformation will meet in Fort Myers for a convening of Choice Neighborhood Initiative Planning and Implementation grantees.
  • The conference titled,Choice MEANS Choice: Anchoring Equity and Culture,will be held from November 30 December 2 at the Luminary Hotel.
  • Leaders in government, education, neighborhood transformation, business, urban redevelopment, non-profit and more will share best practices and trends for 2023.Some of the topics addressed will include:Strategies of Economic Mobility, Affordable Housing of the Future, Youth Violence and Community, Wealth Creation and Systems Change, Proactive Alignment and Trust-Building, Housing Stability,and more.
  • Founded in 1978, the organization is leading people efforts and neighborhood transformation in 23 cities and 40 neighborhoods across the nation.

HOUSING CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing California enthusiastically announces the selection of champion and visionary, Chione Lucina Muoz Flegal, as the organization's next Executive Director.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing California enthusiastically announces the selection of champion and visionary, Chione Lucina Muoz Flegal, as the organization's next Executive Director.
  • Most recently, as a Managing Director at PolicyLink, she led a portfolio of initiatives focused on water, climate, housing, transportation, and equitable fiscal policy in California and beyond.
  • Housing California has wisely placed a transformational-servant leader at the helm, and the housing justice movement is cheering."
  • We look forward to her stewardship and leadership as Housing California advocates for solutions to our housing crisis."

Unfinished Live to Convene Thousands in NYC this Fall for Immersive Event Focused on Building a Better Digital Future

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unfinished Live 2022 will convene at The Shed in New York City from September 21-24, bringing together more than 2,500 technologists, academics, journalists, artists, thought leaders and changemakers for a captivating experience focused on building a more equitable and inclusive digital future. The event features a world-class speaker lineup of interdisciplinary leaders and experts, as well as a first-of-its-kind spotlight event focused on the future of digital governance in the Web3 era. In addition, renowned media artist Refik Anadol will unveil a new iteration of "The Project Liberty Experience"—the provocative art installation that, during Unfinished Live 2021, drew international media coverage and more than 5,500 visitors, inviting all who visit to imagine a digital world where they own and control their personal data.

Key Points: 
  • The event features a world-class speaker lineup of interdisciplinary leaders and experts, as well as a first-of-its-kind spotlight event focused on the future of digital governance in the Web3 era.
  • "Unfinished Live is for everyone who believes we need systemic change and is ready to focus on bold solutions.
  • Unfinished Live kicks off on Wednesday, September 21, with an exclusive "Day Zero" session dedicated to exploring "The Future of Digital Governance."
  • Unfinished Live continues September 22-24, hosted by Baratunde Thurston, author, comedian, futurist and creator of the How to Citizen podcast.

Mars Announces The M&M'S® FUNd Advisory Council as Part of Its Purpose to Create A World Where Everyone Feels They Belong

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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NEWARK, N.J., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today M&M'S®, the iconic candy brand that is part of Mars Inc., announced The M&M'S FUNd Advisory Council, a group of experts who will drive M&M'S brand programming of diversity, inclusivity and belonging around the world.

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  • The M&M'S FUNd was announced this past January with the intention to track the brand's action against the refreshed purpose to create a world where everyone feels they belong.
  • The founding advisory council for the M&M'S FUNd will include representatives from Coqual , Disability:IN , GLAAD , Global Belonging Collaborative , GroupM and PolicyLink .
  • "Mars and the M&M'S brand are honored to partner with this deep-bench of global experts who as part of the M&M'S FUNd will help us to create a world where everyone feels they belong."
  • To learn more about The M&M'S FUNd Advisory Council and to follow the work M&M'S is doing to deliver on its purpose, visit MMS.com .

Mars Announces The M&M'S® FUNd Advisory Council as Part of Its Purpose to Create A World Where Everyone Feels They Belong

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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NEWARK, N.J., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today M&M'S®, the iconic candy brand that is part of Mars Inc., announced The M&M'S FUNd Advisory Council, a group of experts who will drive M&M'S brand programming of diversity, inclusivity and belonging around the world.

Key Points: 
  • The M&M'S FUNd was announced this past January with the intention to track the brand's action against the refreshed purpose to create a world where everyone feels they belong.
  • The founding advisory council for the M&M'S FUNd will include representatives from Coqual , Disability:IN , GLAAD , Global Belonging Collaborative , GroupM and PolicyLink .
  • "Mars and the M&M'S brand are honored to partner with this deep-bench of global experts who as part of the M&M'S FUNd will help us to create a world where everyone feels they belong."
  • To learn more about The M&M'S FUNd Advisory Council and to follow the work M&M'S is doing to deliver on its purpose, visit MMS.com .