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The It Gets Better Project Announces Year Two of Major Grants Initiative Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in the United States and Canada

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The It Gets Better Project, the world's largest storytelling effort to uplift LGBTQ+ youth, has opened applications for year two of its 50 States. 50 Grants. 5,000 Voices grants initiative. Grants of up to $10K each will be awarded to at least one middle or high school in every US state, including US territories, and fund projects that uplift and support the wellbeing of local LGBTQ+ students. This year, the project will expand into Canada under the name It Gets Better - Youth Grants | It Gets Better - Bourse Jeunesse, with grants awarded to at least one middle or high school in every Canadian province and territory. As with the initiative's inaugural year, the project is made possible by support from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) through American Eagle and Aerie customer donations in the US and Canada via their Real Rewards loyalty program, as well as an in-store pin-pad promotion during Pride Month 2022.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The It Gets Better Project, the world's largest storytelling effort to uplift LGBTQ+ youth, has opened applications for year two of its 50 States.
  • This year, the project will expand into Canada under the name It Gets Better - Youth Grants | It Gets Better - Bourse Jeunesse , with grants awarded to at least one middle or high school in every Canadian province and territory.
  • Since the beginning of their partnership in 2017, AEO has generated more than $3.8 million for the It Gets Better Project.
  • In 2019, AEO became the It Gets Better Project's first Legacy Partner, signifying lifetime contributions of $1 million or more.

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Rainbow Spring Ahead of Pride 2023

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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MIAMI, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) will launch the Rainbow Spring program this March designed to provide LGBTQ+ visitors with unique programming and promotional offers  in Miami and Miami Beach this spring.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) will launch the Rainbow Spring program this March designed to provide LGBTQ+ visitors with unique programming and promotional offers  in Miami and Miami Beach this spring.
  • Miami Beach Pride (April 1-16) will celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the destination's largest LGBTQ+ event with expanded programming that includes a Pride pool event, an LGBTQ Family picnic, Queer Art Showcase, and the Pride March and Parade on Ocean Drive.
  • "LGBTQ+ visitors are year-round travelers and should be informed about Miami and Miami Beach events beyond Pride Month", said Dan Rios, GMCVB's Director of LGBTQ+ Marketing.
  • Expect events during Rainbow Spring to include the legendary Wynwood Pride (June 9-10), Miami Marlins' Pride at the Park (May 31) and No Fear, We're Queer Comedy Festival (June).

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Rainbow Spring Ahead of Pride 2023

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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MIAMI, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) will launch the Rainbow Spring program this March designed to provide LGBTQ+ visitors with unique programming and promotional offers in Miami and Miami Beach this spring.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) will launch the Rainbow Spring program this March designed to provide LGBTQ+ visitors with unique programming and promotional offers in Miami and Miami Beach this spring.
  • Miami Beach Pride (April 1-16) will celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the destination's largest LGBTQ+ event with expanded programming that includes a Pride pool event, an LGBTQ Family picnic, Queer Art Showcase, and the Pride March and Parade on Ocean Drive.
  • "LGBTQ+ visitors are year-round travelers and should be informed about Miami and Miami Beach events beyond Pride Month", said Dan Rios, GMCVB's Director of LGBTQ+ Marketing.
  • Expect events during Rainbow Spring to include the legendary Wynwood Pride (June 9-10), Miami Marlins' Pride at the Park (May 31) and No Fear, We're Queer Comedy Festival (June).

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Rainbow Spring Ahead of Pride 2023

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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MIAMI, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) will launch the Rainbow Spring program this March designed to provide LGBTQ+ visitors with unique programming and promotional offers in Miami and Miami Beach this spring.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) will launch the Rainbow Spring program this March designed to provide LGBTQ+ visitors with unique programming and promotional offers in Miami and Miami Beach this spring.
  • Miami Beach Pride (April 1-16) will celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the destination's largest LGBTQ+ event with expanded programming that includes a Pride pool event, an LGBTQ Family picnic, Queer Art Showcase, and the Pride March and Parade on Ocean Drive.
  • "LGBTQ+ visitors are year-round travelers and should be informed about Miami and Miami Beach events beyond Pride Month", said Dan Rios, GMCVB's Director of LGBTQ+ Marketing.
  • Expect events during Rainbow Spring to include the legendary Wynwood Pride (June 9-10), Miami Marlins' Pride at the Park (May 31) and No Fear, We're Queer Comedy Festival (June).

WPP Unveils Beyond the Rainbow, a New Global Insights Study on LGBTQ+ Marketing and its Future

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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Unite, WPPs (NYSE: WPP) LGBTQ+ community, and Choreograph, WPPs global data products and technology company, today launched Beyond the Rainbow, a new study into LGBTQ+ marketing and its future.

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  • Unite, WPPs (NYSE: WPP) LGBTQ+ community, and Choreograph, WPPs global data products and technology company, today launched Beyond the Rainbow, a new study into LGBTQ+ marketing and its future.
  • Beyond the Rainbow is intended to equip brands, advertisers, marketing communicators and others in the industry with actionable data and insights to help build a more inclusive future.
  • It offers actionable insights and suggestions from industry experts on how brands can succeed in what will be a more informed future of LGBTQ+ marketing.
  • Choreograph is a global data products and technology company, built from the legacy of WPP, for a new era that demands a more purposeful approach to data.

Merriam-Webster Announces “Gaslighting” as the 2022 Word of the Year

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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Springfield, MA, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Merriam-Webster announced its Word of the Year: gaslighting, the act or practice of grossly misleading someone especially for ones own advantage.

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  • Springfield, MA, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Merriam-Webster announced its Word of the Year: gaslighting, the act or practice of grossly misleading someone especially for ones own advantage.
  • The increase in dictionary lookups for gaslighting is striking, says Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Websters Editor at Large.
  • In our age of misinformationfake news, conspiracy theories, Twitter trolls, and deepfakesgaslighting has emerged as a word for our time.
  • From politics to pop culture to relationships, it has become a favored word for the perception of deception.

Tipsy Elves and CTS Join Forces for Festive In-store Holiday Experience

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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From interactive 3D sweaters to classic holiday accessories, you can find Tipsy Elves most popular Christmas products conveniently on CTS shelves beginning November 2023.

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  • From interactive 3D sweaters to classic holiday accessories, you can find Tipsy Elves most popular Christmas products conveniently on CTS shelves beginning November 2023.
  • CTS and Tipsy Elves are a natural fit, said Jeremy Bare, SVP Merchandising & Design for CTS.
  • We are excited to offer Tipsy Elves items in our stores and we know our customers will be, too.
  • The highly-shopped holiday stores will house Tipsy Elves most popular products throughout the holiday season, as well as a few one-of-a-kind styles exclusive to CTS, bringing the magic of their primarily online apparel to an in-store experience.

Array Behavioral Care Earns 2022 Great Place to Work Certification™

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Array Behavioral Care , the nation's leading virtual psychiatry and therapy practice, is proud to announce it has been Certified by Great Place to Work.

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  • Array Behavioral Care , the nation's leading virtual psychiatry and therapy practice, is proud to announce it has been Certified by Great Place to Work.
  • In addition, Great Place to Work helps organizations define their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees.
  • "Great Place to Work Certification isn't something that comes easily it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience," said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work.
  • Earning this designation means that Array Behavioral Care is one of the best companies to work for in the country."

The Abingdon Co. Chosen to Share Its Brand Story with Millions on QVC and HSN During National Hispanic Heritage Month

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abingdon Co. has been selected for Qurate Retail Group's Small Business Spotlight, an initiative to strengthen diverse small businesses through increased exposure and various other pro-bono in-kind services. The program, which launched in 2020 and is now in its third year, builds on Qurate Retail Group's longstanding foundation of supporting small businesses and reflects the company's commitment to increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups.

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  • Viewers can watch live on QVC's and HSN's TV channels, websites, apps, social pages or the QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience.
  • "The Abingdon Co. is thrilled to take part in the Small Business Spotlight on QVC and HSN during National Hispanic Month.
  • As a Hispanic woman in business, it's important to promote female empowerment and know that we can do anything."
  • In 2006, The Abingdon Co. began during a roundtable dinner conversation between a mix of energetic women pilots and mechanics.

Kohl’s Introduces Sonoma Community – A Brand Dedicated to Offering Meaningful Collections that Celebrate Diversity and Inspire Togetherness

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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Today, Kohls (NYSE: KSS) introduces Sonoma Community a new sub-brand of Kohls private label flagship brand, Sonoma Goods for Life, offering product collections that celebrate diversity and inclusion, everyday.

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  • Today, Kohls (NYSE: KSS) introduces Sonoma Community a new sub-brand of Kohls private label flagship brand, Sonoma Goods for Life, offering product collections that celebrate diversity and inclusion, everyday.
  • Created with the intention to celebrate diversity and inspire togetherness every day, the Sonoma Community brand amplifies the work of Kohls Diversity Design Council (DDC), a group of Kohls associates who create authenticity in the design, art and curation of Kohls products through their shared cultures, allyship and experiences.
  • Art featured in some Sonoma Community collections may also be created by external guest artists who represent the culture being celebrated.
  • For more information about Kohls impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com or follow @KohlsNews on Twitter.