Pluralism

CareDx Supports UC Davis Health Pluralist Program Aimed at Reducing Health Disparities in Organ Transplantation

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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The project, called Pluralist, which stands for Patient Centered Precision Digital Health Education, focuses on improving awareness and education about organ donation and transplantation in underserved communities.

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  • The project, called Pluralist, which stands for Patient Centered Precision Digital Health Education, focuses on improving awareness and education about organ donation and transplantation in underserved communities.
  • It also aims to better inform patients in those communities about health interventions that may help them avoid end-stage organ failure and a transplant.
  • As a leader in transplant for more than two decades, CareDx is proud to be working with UC Davis Health, one of Americas leaders in health equity and the transplant community, as we address the health disparities that disproportionately affect the underserved, said Reg Seeto, CEO and President of CareDx.
  • CareDx expressly disclaims any obligation, except as required by law, or undertaking to update or revise any such forward-looking statements.

Highlights - CULT committee holds a public hearing on Media freedom and pluralism - Committee on Culture and Education

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Deception, Human behavior, Articles, Anti-intellectualism, Fake news, Social engineering, Misinformation, Pluralism, Illiberal democracy

Growing political and financial pressure and interferences during the last decade have impacted the sector negatively.

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  • Growing political and financial pressure and interferences during the last decade have impacted the sector negatively.
  • Vertical concentration and illiberal legal measures have made it very difficult for journalists to fight misinformation and fake news and maintain editorial independence, but also in certain cases has put their lives in danger.
  • The situation is of course aggravated further by the COVID-19 crisis, where our citizens are in particular need of objective and diverse information and analysis.
  • Against this background, the goal of this public hearing would be to assess the state of media freedom and pluralism in Europe, and to inform CULT Committee members on the perspective for this sector in mutation.

Government of Canada launches applications for Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative External Reference Group

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Articles, Politics, Multiculturalism, Pluralism, Sociology of culture, Culture of Canada, Canadians

In recognition of the diversity of Canada\'s Black communities and to ensure a wide range of perspectives are brought to bear, members will reflect diverse ethno-cultural, gender, regional and linguistic backgrounds.

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  • In recognition of the diversity of Canada\'s Black communities and to ensure a wide range of perspectives are brought to bear, members will reflect diverse ethno-cultural, gender, regional and linguistic backgrounds.
  • The Government encourages Black Canadians aged 18 and older from across the country to apply, including women and youth.
  • I look forward to working with the new members of the External Reference Group as we continue to build capacity for organizations serving Black communities across Canada.
  • "\nIn 2019, in recognition of the UnitedNations International Decade for People of African Descent, the Government of Canada invested $25million over five years in the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative.

A Challenge for Australia: Can the deep-rooted racial discrimination be eradicated?

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Articles, Discrimination, Identity politics, Multiculturalism, Pluralism, Ethnic group

However, the "macho" culture under the catalytic action of war is constantly moving towards the extinction of humanity.

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  • However, the "macho" culture under the catalytic action of war is constantly moving towards the extinction of humanity.
  • Australia has always advertised itself as a multicultural country, but undeniably its society operates with its inherent "biological chain".
  • Racial discrimination has always been an unavoidable social phenomenon in Australia.
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, repeat undisguised discrimination against ethnic Chinese has also put the multiculturalism of Australia to the test.

Venus Media Group Relaunches its Platform to Reach More Women and Multicultural Audiences at a Critical Turning Point

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Articles, Discrimination, Multiculturalism, Pluralism, Sociology of culture, Venus, Advertising, E!

NEW YORK, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Venus Media Group today unveiled a new website and branded platform aimed at marketing toward increasingly influential audiences, including women and multicultural groups.

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  • NEW YORK, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Venus Media Group today unveiled a new website and branded platform aimed at marketing toward increasingly influential audiences, including women and multicultural groups.
  • Since launching in 2018, Venus Media Group has established itself as a counselor to healthcare providers, government organizations and rising female-led brands targeting traditionally underserved groups, such as multicultural segments and women.
  • Venus Media Group partnered with the watsons , an award-winning design and branding agency who captured the modernity ofits message.
  • Venus Media Group is a New York-based multicultural, multigenerational media buying agency that partners with clients to reach today's women and multicultural audience.

Press release - Media freedom: EP warns of attempts to silence critics and undermine pluralism

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Thursday, November 26, 2020
Articles, Pluralism, Freedom of the press, Cultural pluralism, European Union, Media bias

In a resolution adopted with 553 votes to 54 and 89 abstentions, Parliament points to attempts by governments of some member states to silence critical and independent media and undermine media freedom and pluralism.

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  • In a resolution adopted with 553 votes to 54 and 89 abstentions, Parliament points to attempts by governments of some member states to silence critical and independent media and undermine media freedom and pluralism.
  • Freedom of the media has been deteriorating in recent years, warns the text, and the COVID-19 outbreak has exacerbated this deterioration.
  • MEPs insist that attempts to damage media freedom and pluralism should be considered a serious and systematic abuse of power that goes against fundamental EU values.
  • There is no freedom without media independence, no democracy without media pluralism.

Press release - MEPs warn of attempts by some EU countries to silence and subdue critical media

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Articles, Organizations, Media bias, Concentration of media ownership, Imperfect competition, International organizations, Member of the European Parliament, Pluralism, Freedom of the press, European Union, Transparency of media ownership in Europe

MEPs denounce underhand efforts to restrict media freedom and pluralism via financial patronage.

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  • MEPs denounce underhand efforts to restrict media freedom and pluralism via financial patronage.
  • The text pays special attention to public service media, which should rely on financial models that assure their editorial independence.
  • EU money for media freedom and pluralism

    The text notes that excessive concentration of media ownership puts pluralism at risk, making it more difficult to challenge the spread of disinformation.

  • MEPs demand that EU countries take action to avoid horizontal concentration and guarantee transparency.

Dallas Researcher Edward T. Rincón Pens New Book Highlighting Need to Include More Multicultural Audiences in Research, Outreach

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Articles, Discrimination, Multiculturalism, Pluralism, Sociology of culture, Research, Textbook, Graphics

Rincn has taught research methods at several North Texas universities and worked with hundreds of corporate, government, and social organizations.

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  • Rincn has taught research methods at several North Texas universities and worked with hundreds of corporate, government, and social organizations.
  • The book has useful charts, graphics, data, and case studies that illustrate practices that produce misleading results.
  • Rincon explained, "One of the major goals of this book is to raise the standards in multicultural research.
  • My interest isin discussing specific problems and challenges in multicultural research that traditional textbooks and classes are likely to overlook."

Pond Lehocky launches Diversity and Inclusion Committee during Pride Month

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Monday, June 29, 2020
Human resource management, Articles, Discrimination, Multiculturalism, Pluralism, Sociology of culture, Culture, Humans

PHILADELPHIA, June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As Pond Lehocky approaches its 10th anniversary they have launched the firm's first ever Diversity and Inclusion Committee in honor of Pride Month and to fight social injustices.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As Pond Lehocky approaches its 10th anniversary they have launched the firm's first ever Diversity and Inclusion Committee in honor of Pride Month and to fight social injustices.
  • The creation of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee is Pond Lehocky's declaration that it is committed to the fight against racism and hate.
  • The creation of this committee is a call to action to promote diversity and inclusion, not only within the firm's walls, but within the community.
  • Throughout Pride Month, the firm has spotlighted different LGBTQIA+ staff members who offered their perspectives on the workplace and the importance of diversity and inclusion within organizations.

U.S. News Special Report: Stockton, Calif., Is the Most Diverse City in America

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Identity politics, Articles, Culture, Race and society, Discrimination, Multiculturalism, Pluralism, Sociology of culture, Diversity

The diversity score represents the likelihood that, in a particular city, two individuals chosen at random will be from different racial and ethnic groups.

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  • The diversity score represents the likelihood that, in a particular city, two individuals chosen at random will be from different racial and ethnic groups.
  • While California, a state that has seen large growth in its Hispanic and Asian populations, is home to many of the most diverse cities , the least diverse cities are not concentrated in any one state.
  • Several cities with lower diversity scores such as Detroit and Colorado Springs, Colorado experienced significant increases in diversity over the last decade.
  • Even the most diverse cities in the country are facing racial inequalities in income levels, educational attainment and homeownership rates."