LCF

Language Connects Foundation Announces Inaugural Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Language, Education, Strategic planning, ACTFL, LCF, Policy, Student, Management

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Language Connects Foundation (LCF) , the charitable and public education affiliate of ACTFL , recently announced its first Board of Directors.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Language Connects Foundation (LCF) , the charitable and public education affiliate of ACTFL , recently announced its first Board of Directors.
  • This group includes individuals with decades of experience in education, language policy, business, and beyond who will serve as champions of the transformative power of language learning and of the educators who make it possible.
  • Language is the superpower that will continue to connect communities and cultures across the globe.
  • "—Carrie Fischer, Manager of Globalization Services at Subway
    Learn more about the LCF Board of Directors.

ACTFL Celebrates Achievement in Language Education

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Saturday, November 18, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACTFL and Language Connects Foundation (LCF) are pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the ACTFL & LCF Professional Awards , an annual program in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of language education.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACTFL and Language Connects Foundation (LCF) are pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the ACTFL & LCF Professional Awards , an annual program in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of language education.
  • These awards were presented in Chicago on Friday, November 17, as part of the ACTFL 2023 Annual Convention & World Languages Expo .
  • The ceremony this year included two new awards which were introduced in early 2023, the ACTFL/LCF Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Classroom, and the LCF/Klett Award for Sustainable Development in the World Language Classroom.
  • The call for nominations, including self-nominations, will reopen in Spring 2024.

NEW POLL: California U.S. Senate Race a Tossup Among Latino Voters

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Foundation, Elections, Campaigns, Philanthropy, State, Local, Public Policy, Government, Supreme court, Research, Intelligence, United States Senate, African Americans, Education, Housing, Homelessness, LCF, Democrat, Investment, Supreme, Senate, Latino

The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) announced the results of their California statewide poll of Latino voters ahead of the 2024 March Primary Election.

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  • The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) announced the results of their California statewide poll of Latino voters ahead of the 2024 March Primary Election.
  • California’s Latino voters, the second largest voting bloc in the state, will be pivotal in the U.S. Senate race to replace the late-Senator Dianne Feinstein.
  • The Latino Community Foundation commissioned the statewide poll of California’s Latino Voters from BSP Research.
  • They surveyed 900 Latino registered voters across California for a margin-of-error of +/- 3.3%.

Mullen Automotive Receives EPA Certification for Commercial Class 3 EV Vehicles

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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BREA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN ) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces its achievement of a key milestone with full approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) with certification for Class 3 EV Commercial Vehicles received on Sept. 22, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BREA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN ) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces its achievement of a key milestone with full approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) with certification for Class 3 EV Commercial Vehicles received on Sept. 22, 2023.
  • In addition, the Mullen Class 3 EV Cab Chassis Truck has completed all required testing requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (“FMVSS”) and compliance.
  • With EPA certification in-hand and FMVSS compliance, Mullen can now begin shipments of Class 3 EVs for customer deliveries.
  • On Aug. 28, 2023, Mullen also received an order for Class 3 EV trucks from NRTC Automation Group .

Effective Sept. 22, 2023, Mullen Receives EPA Certification for Class 3 EV Commercial Vehicles

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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BREA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces its achievement of a key milestone with full approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) with certification for Class 3 EV Commercial Vehicles received on Sept. 22, 2023. Class 3 vehicle production began in August 2023 with the first vehicles rolling off the assembly line on Aug. 21, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Class 3 vehicle production began in August 2023 with the first vehicles rolling off the assembly line on Aug. 21, 2023.
  • In addition, the Mullen Class 3 EV Cab Chassis Truck has completed all required testing requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (“FMVSS”) and compliance.
  • With EPA certification in-hand and FMVSS compliance, Mullen can now begin shipments of Class 3 EVs for customer deliveries.
  • On Aug. 28, 2023, Mullen also received an order for Class 3 EV trucks from NRTC Automation Group .

Mullen Class 3 Vehicle Production Has Started

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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BREA, Calif., Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces start of vehicle production at its Tunica, Mississippi, assembly plant for the Mullen THREE, Class 3 EV truck with first customer deliveries on track to begin in August and September.   

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: MULN ) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces start of vehicle production at its Tunica, Mississippi, assembly plant for the Mullen THREE, Class 3 EV truck with first customer deliveries on track to begin in August and September.
  • Mullen will be gradually ramping up production rate over the course of September through December.
  • Once fully ramped, Class 3 production capacity at the Tunica facility is currently planned for 3,000 Class 3 vehicles per year.
  • “I am proud to announce that our Class 3 vehicle line is now in production mode at our Tunica facility.

Latino Community Foundation invests $2 million to fuel civic leadership and support the creative economy

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Arts, Museums, Foundation, Entertainment, Philanthropy, Community organizing, Multimedia, Organization, Accounting, Investment, Social change, LCF, Social, Latino

The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) announced today $2 million in grants to 28 organizations leveraging the power of the arts to organize, mobilize, and catalyze civic leadership across communities of color.

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  • The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) announced today $2 million in grants to 28 organizations leveraging the power of the arts to organize, mobilize, and catalyze civic leadership across communities of color.
  • Embedded within LCF’s Latino Power Fund, PoderArte will invest in the creative economy by funding artists and cultural institutions committed to increasing civic engagement and leading social change.
  • “Our artists and cultural institutions are essential to the civic, political, and economic fabric of Latino communities.
  • “We are thankful to the Latino Community Foundation for including us in the first round of PoderArte grants.”
    The complete list of organizations that have received grants from the Latino Power Fund’s PoderArte Initiative:

Burco Inc. Launches Line of Heavy-Duty Truck Mirror Replacement Glass

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burco Inc., America's only manufacturer of replacement side view mirror glass, announced today that it has begun its expansion into heavy-duty vehicles by launching the first of its line of replacement mirror glass for Freightliner trucks.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burco Inc., America's only manufacturer of replacement side view mirror glass, announced today that it has begun its expansion into heavy-duty vehicles by launching the first of its line of replacement mirror glass for Freightliner trucks.
  • Burco now offers replacement side view mirror glass for Freightliner Cascadia, M2 106, M2 112, M2 Business, Century and Columbia models.
  • The mirrors are currently available for same-day shipping on Burco's website and are also sold online at Mirror Glass Plus and Raney's Truck Parts .
  • Replacement mirror glass for many heavy-duty vehicles isn't easily available, and owners often unnecessarily replace their entire mirror assemblies when they need to replace only the mirror glass.

Mullen Automotive Announces Commercial EV Launch Event at Tunica, MS., Assembly Plant; Company to Commemorate First Class 3 Vehicles Rolling Off the Line and Heading to Customers

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
EPA, LCF, EV, Mullen Technologies, Mullen, IBN, Rail transport

(NASDAQ: MULN ) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today a commercial EV launch event scheduled to be held on Aug. 24, 2023, to commemorate the first Class 3 vehicles rolling off the production line, ready for customer deliveries.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: MULN ) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today a commercial EV launch event scheduled to be held on Aug. 24, 2023, to commemorate the first Class 3 vehicles rolling off the production line, ready for customer deliveries.
  • The launch event will be held at Mullen’s commercial assembly plant, located in Tunica, Mississippi, and will feature factory tours, company presentation, ride and drives and vehicle demonstrations.
  • The facility is focused on production of Class 1 and Class 3 commercial EV vehicles.
  • This versatile chassis provides a clean top-of-rail for easy upfitting with bodies up to 14 feet long and over 5,800 pounds of payload.

Latino Community Foundation Announces CEO Jacqueline Martinez Garcel is stepping down

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Professional Services, Philanthropy, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Consumer, Consumer, Foundation, Heart, Democracy, Life, Culture, Organization, Trust, Internet, Love, LCF, Spencer Stuart, Management

Today, Latino Community Foundation (LCF) announced their Chief Executive Officer, Jacqueline Martinez Garcel , will step down and support a smooth and thoughtful transition.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Latino Community Foundation (LCF) announced their Chief Executive Officer, Jacqueline Martinez Garcel , will step down and support a smooth and thoughtful transition.
  • Jacqueline will remain in her role as CEO until a successor is appointed later this year.
  • Under Jacqueline’s tenure, the Foundation has become a force elevating the voices of community leaders and investing in the civic and economic infrastructure of Latino communities.
  • The vision has come to life,” said Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of Latino Community Foundation.