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OPTIMUS offers online symposium on mental health - with keynote speaker Reverend Nontombi Naomi Tutu

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

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BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --OPTIMUS Health Care, Inc., a leading community health center network headquartered in Bridgeport, CT, and the OPTIMUS Foundation are offering an online mental health symposium on March 4, from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm.

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BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --OPTIMUS Health Care, Inc., a leading community health center network headquartered in Bridgeport, CT, and the OPTIMUS Foundation are offering an online mental health symposium on March 4, from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm.
Building Connections: A Community Conversation on the Intersectionality of Mental Health, Gender, and Race," will feature keynote speaker Rev.
Nontombi Naomi Tutu, daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and a leading international voice on human rights, race and gender issues.
OPTIMUS FOUNDATION supports Optimus Health Care, Inc. in providing affordable and quality health care, particularly its programs that support the health and social welfare of women, infants and children.

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Only Grandchild Joins Impact Podcast for Special Black History Month Episode

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Arndrea Waters King (wife of Martin Luther King III ) and her daughter Yolanda King (the only grandchild of Martin Luther King Jr.) are the featured guests for the special Black History Month episode of the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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Arndrea Waters King (wife of Martin Luther King III ) and her daughter Yolanda King (the only grandchild of Martin Luther King Jr.) are the featured guests for the special Black History Month episode of the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
Over the years, she has lived her commitment by consistently supporting those who have been marginalized and silenced to find and collectively use their voice for change.
As part of the Center for Democratic Renewal, she organized the first National Conference on Hate Crimes and Hate Violence.
Arndrea and Martin are proud parents of Yolanda Renee King, age 12, who has already become an activist in her own right.

iConnections Announces International Women’s Day Speaker Line-up

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

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iConnections , the industry-leading platform and community that seamlessly connects investment managers and allocators has announced the speaker line-up for its Changemaker Forum, a week-long virtual conference to mark International Womens Day (IWD).

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iConnections , the industry-leading platform and community that seamlessly connects investment managers and allocators has announced the speaker line-up for its Changemaker Forum, a week-long virtual conference to mark International Womens Day (IWD).
Diana Arakelyan, Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at iConnections, said: In a year of such significant change, International Womens Day is an important moment to take stock of the progress that has been made but also discuss potential ideas on how to address the challenges that remain.
Uniquely, purpose and philanthropy are embedded in the way iConnections works, with charitable initiatives and fundraising as a central pillar of the ecosystem.
The scalable technology powering iConnections can be used for bespoke events by managers, allocators and service providers.

talkshoplive® and The King Center Announce "BE LOVE" Campaign Partnership to Celebrate Black History Month

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Friday, February 5, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading live streaming, social selling online network talkshoplive announced their month-long partnership with The King Center in honor of Black History Month.

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading live streaming, social selling online network talkshoplive announced their month-long partnership with The King Center in honor of Black History Month.
"talkshoplive is an open and welcoming community and we encourage those utilizing the platform to consider donating not only financially, but with their everyday actions as we celebrate Black History Month and strive for equality."
King.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) is a 501(c) (3) organization established in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King.

Russia: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the sentencing of Alexei Navalny

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Thursday, February 4, 2021

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The Russian authorities have pursued his sentencing for the alleged violation of his probation while Mr. Navalny wasrecovering in Germany from an assassination attempt by poisoningsufferedin the Russian Federation by a military chemical agent.

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The Russian authorities have pursued his sentencing for the alleged violation of his probation while Mr. Navalny wasrecovering in Germany from an assassination attempt by poisoningsufferedin the Russian Federation by a military chemical agent.
The European Court of Human Rights had already determined, in its 2017 judgement, that Mr. Navalnys conviction was arbitrary and manifestly unreasonable.
The European Union condemns theRussian authorities decision to sentence Mr. Navalnyand considers itunacceptable as it ispolitically motivated and runs counter to Russias international human rights obligations.
The European Union will revert to the issue at the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council and discuss its implications and possible further action.

Sex Therapist Dr. Diana Wiley Releases Guide for Valentine's Date Night at Home

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

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SEATTLE, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sex therapist Dr. Diana Wiley, PhD, author of the book Love in the Time of Corona: Advice from a Sex Therapist for Couples in Quarantine, has released a free, downloadable booklet entitled " Dr. Diana's Guide to Planning Your Valentine's Date Night at Home ."

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SEATTLE, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sex therapist Dr. Diana Wiley, PhD, author of the book Love in the Time of Corona: Advice from a Sex Therapist for Couples in Quarantine, has released a free, downloadable booklet entitled " Dr. Diana's Guide to Planning Your Valentine's Date Night at Home ."
"I want to help couples keep the spark alive while they are stuck at home during this pandemic," says Dr. Diana.
With more than thirty years of experience as a relationship counselor and sex therapist, Dr. Diana has helped thousands of couples get their sex lives back on track.
To further help couples reconnect this Valentine's Day, Dr. Diana has released a series of YouTube videos called "Dr. Diana's Seven Secrets for Sensational Sex."

Martin Luther King III Shares Hopes for the Future on Impact Podcast with John Shegerian

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Martin Luther King III shared his hopes for the future, his insights on the current state of civil rights and his work with the Drum Major Institute on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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Martin Luther King III shared his hopes for the future, his insights on the current state of civil rights and his work with the Drum Major Institute on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
As the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III serves as an ambassador of his parents legacy of nonviolent social change.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harry Wachtel, Drum Major Institute (DMI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating commonsense solutions to drive social progress for all American citizens.
Led by their sons, Martin Luther King III and William B. Wachtel, DMI advocates to improve accessibility for citizens to actively participate in our democracy.

Press release - MEPs call for additional EU sanctions against Russia over Navalny’s imprisonment

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

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MEPs also demand that EU sanctions currently being applied to Russian officials responsible for poisoning Mr Navalny should be enlarged to cover those involved in his imprisonment.

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MEPs also demand that EU sanctions currently being applied to Russian officials responsible for poisoning Mr Navalny should be enlarged to cover those involved in his imprisonment.
For all such purposes, the EU must not hesitate to use its new EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, members stressed.
Some MEPs also argued that much more must be done to hold the Kremlin effectively accountable for its human rights abuses and for politicising the Russian justice system.
A resolution on Mr Navalnys arrest will be put to the vote on Thursday.

Russia: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the arrest of Alexei Navalny upon his return

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

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The European Union condemns the detention of the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny upon his return to Moscow on 17 January and calls for his immediate release.

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The European Union condemns the detention of the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny upon his return to Moscow on 17 January and calls for his immediate release.
Politicisation of the judiciary is unacceptable and Mr Navalnys rights must be respected.
We also call upon the Russian authorities to immediately release all those journalists and citizens who have been detained in connection to their reporting of, and support of, Mr Navalny upon his return.
The EU will follow closely the developments in this field and will continue to take this into account when shaping its policy towards Russia.

Mayor Strickland Joins Teamsters To Celebrate MLK Day, Honor 1968 Memphis Sanitation Striker Elmore Nickleberry

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Monday, January 18, 2021

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Memphis City Mayor Jim Strickland and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris joined with members of Teamsters Local 667 today to celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor 1968 sanitation striker Elmore Nickleberry.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Memphis City Mayor Jim Strickland and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris joined with members of Teamsters Local 667 today to celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor 1968 sanitation striker Elmore Nickleberry.
"Our brothers and sisters in Local 667 stand on the shoulders of the giants like Brother Nickleberry," said Local 667 President James Jones.
Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr., Elmore Nickleberry and every 1968 sanitation striker who sacrificed their lives to lead the fight for worker justice," said Local 667 Vice President Herman Lewis.
Joining the Teamsters on the webinar were Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, Memphis City Mayor Jim Strickland and former U.S. Senate Candidate Marquita Bradshaw.