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LUNA+EISENLA Unveils Rebrand with New Service Offerings & Expanded Team of Executive-Level Talent

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On the tenth anniversary of the firm's founding, LUNA+EISENLA today announced a major rebrand and expansion of service offerings with additional executive-level team members to better meet the complexities of an ever-evolving communications and media ecosystem. Elizabeth Curwen, Sean Todd, and Riah Gonzales-King will join the firm to round out LUNA+EISENLA's full suite of strategic communications and media services.

Key Points: 
  • "Our smart powered approach to communications brings together a collaborative team of executives designed to deliver the highest caliber of work in the industry.
  • The ethos of LUNA+EISENLA can be summed up in one word excellence," said Brad Luna, founding partner.
  • Accompanying the newly expanded team and service offerings, LUNA+EISENLA also unveiled a new website, logo, and visual feel to reflect the exciting new venture.
  • To learn more, visit: lunaeisenla.com, or connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/lunaeisenla, Instagram at instagram.com/lunaeisenla, and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/luna-eisenla/.

Sensis Wins Two Awards for National COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Campaign

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Awards from the Hispanic Public Relations Association during its annual event in Austin Sept. 29.

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  • Awards from the Hispanic Public Relations Association during its annual event in Austin Sept. 29.
  • It won for its work on the Esperanza Hope for All campaign done on behalf of UnidosUS, the nations largest Latino advocacy organization.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Sensis won in two categories Influencer Engagement and Internal Communications Campaign.
  • UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nations largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization.

New Federal Bill Could Allow Tax Deduction for Surrogacy Expenses, Remove Discrimination Against LGBTQ Tax Payers

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Men Having Babies (MHB) applauds the filing of the Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act by Representative Schiff (D-Burbank) and Representative Chu (D-Monterey Park). The bill will allow people to deduct assisted reproductive care, including surrogacy, as a medical expense on their tax returns, without having to demonstrate a medical/physical infertility.

Key Points: 
  • The bill will allow people to deduct assisted reproductive care, including surrogacy, as a medical expense on their tax returns, without having to demonstrate a medical/physical infertility.
  • These organizations came together to help pass a bill to reform IRS regulations which prohibit tax deductions or credits for medical expenses associated with surrogacy.
  • MHB will inform our members in the coming months on ways to encourage our representatives to support the bill.
  • Our extensive online resources include FAQs, a video library, Ask the Expert articles, and a unique surrogacy and gay parenting research library.

COVID-19 Pandemic Hindered Latino Students' Educational Progress and Exposed Lingering Inequities in Schools

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Monday, July 11, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionately negative impact on Latino students and their families in the U.S., threatening to erase educational gains they have made over the past three decades, according to a new report from UnidosUS.

Key Points: 
  • "The encouraging progress Latino students have made makes clear their enormous potential.
  • Yet, according to our report, the pandemic not only threatened that progress, but also revealed the continuing inequities of an education system that is not serving our students well," said UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murgua.
  • Released as part of the UnidosUS 2022 Annual Conference, Latino Student Success: Advancing U.S. Educational Progress for All draws upon a wealth of sources to paint a portrait of today's Latino students and families and their unique contributions to America's strength and prosperity.
  • "We must invest in Latino students now so that we can lead the way toward an America where every child receives a good education."

UnidosUS 2022 Annual Conference Held in San Antonio, TX from July 9 - 11

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year the UnidosUS Annual Conference is the largest gathering of Latino advocates, community, and business leaders. This year, the conference will be held in-person for the first time in three years in San Antonio, Texas from July 9 – 11 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year the UnidosUS Annual Conference is the largest gathering of Latino advocates, community, and business leaders.
  • This year, the conference will be held in-person for the first time in three years in San Antonio, Texas from July 9 11 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk.
  • The 2022 UnidosUS Annual Conference "Siempre Adelante: Our Quest for Equity."
  • Details and the latest conference schedule are available on the UnidosUS Conference website .

Wells Fargo Foundation Aims to Grow Diverse Housing Developers with $40 Million Donation

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

To help address this gap, the Wells Fargo Foundation announced Growing Diverse Housing Developers, a $40 million grant initiative focused on expanding the growth and success of real estate developers of color, including Black- and Latino-owned firms.

Key Points: 
  • To help address this gap, the Wells Fargo Foundation announced Growing Diverse Housing Developers, a $40 million grant initiative focused on expanding the growth and success of real estate developers of color, including Black- and Latino-owned firms.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220629005256/en/
    Real estate developers Dr. Gina Merritt and Julissa Carielo join the Wells Fargo Foundation Growing Diverse Housing Developers program.
  • Through Growing Diverse Housing Developers, we can help strengthen diverse housing developers, enabling them to grow their businesses, and at the same time, offer communities more affordable options for renters and homeowners.
  • With a $10 million grant from Wells Fargo, RDF launched the J. Tommy Espinoza Growing Diverse Housing Developers Fellowship , a four-year professional development program for Latino and Black-led real estate firms.

Raza Development Fund (RDF) names Annie Donovan as its new President and CEO

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

PHOENIX, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raza Development Fund's Chairman of the Board, Danny Ortega, Jr., and Janet Murguia, President and CEO of UnidosUS, announced today that Annie Donovan will become the new President and Chief Executive Officer of RDF.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raza Development Fund's Chairman of the Board, Danny Ortega, Jr., and Janet Murguia, President and CEO of UnidosUS, announced today that Annie Donovan will become the new President and Chief Executive Officer of RDF.
  • RDF is the largest national Latino serving Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in the country and a support corporation to UnidosUS.
  • "It is my greatest honor to be entrusted with the legacy of Tommy Espinoza," said Annie Donovan, incoming President and CEO, Raza Development Fund.
  • Raza Development Fund, Inc. ("RDF") led by Tommy Espinoza was founded over 20 years ago as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and a support organization to UnidosUS.

Why Uranium Experts Project Uranium Prices Will Spike More Than 50% In 2022

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

PALM BEACH, Fla., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Bank of America released a research note showing that spot prices for uranium had increased significantly in the last couple of months and one big Player, Bank Of America projects that uranium prices will spike more than 50% in 2022, according to a Mining Newswire report. The investment bank expects the mineral to experience further gains in the future as the demand for the use of nuclear energy as an alternative to non-renewable energy sources also grows. Russia plays a central role in the international uranium supply chain, making up over 15% of total uranium supplied this year. In terms of enrichment, Russia makes up roughly 45% of global capacity. In conversion, the Eastern European country makes up nearly 30% of the estimated production of this year and about 20% of international capacity. According to the report: "An analyst at Bank of America, Lawson Winder, stated that the increase in price observed was primarily driven by concern about disruptions in the uranium supply chain. Bank of America added that most of the activity fueling the rise in price was driven by the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust, as opposed to producers or utilities that were actively participating in the market. This is based on a report by UxC, an industry consultancy firm." Active companies in the markets today include: BASIN URANIUM CORP. (OTCPK:BURCF) (CSE:NCLR), Denison Mines Corp. (NYSE:DNN) (TSX:DML), Centrus Energy Corp (NYSE:LEU), Paladin Energy Ltd (OTCQX:PALAF) (ASX:PDN), Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) (TSX:CCO).

Key Points: 
  • Russia plays a central role in the international uranium supply chain, making up over 15% of total uranium supplied this year.
  • The investment bank explained that the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust was currently the largest fund holding actual uranium instead of futures contracts.
  • Earlier in March, the price of uranium hit a new record, its highest figure in more than a decade.
  • BASIN URANIUM CORP. (CSE:NCLR.CN) (OTCPK:BURCF) BREAKING NEWS: BASIN URANIUM COMPLETES FIRST HOLE AT MANN LAKE AND ADVANCES PERMITTING FOR WRAY MESA BASIN URANIUM CORP. ("Basin Uranium" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has completed the first diamond drill hole at the Mann Lake uranium project in Saskatchewan's prolific Athabasca Basin.

Why Uranium Experts Project Uranium Prices Will Spike More Than 50% In 2022

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 28, 2022

PALM BEACH, Fla., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Bank of America released a research note showing that spot prices for uranium had increased significantly in the last couple of months and one big Player, Bank Of America projects that uranium prices will spike more than 50% in 2022, according to a Mining Newswire report. The investment bank expects the mineral to experience further gains in the future as the demand for the use of nuclear energy as an alternative to non-renewable energy sources also grows. Russia plays a central role in the international uranium supply chain, making up over 15% of total uranium supplied this year. In terms of enrichment, Russia makes up roughly 45% of global capacity. In conversion, the Eastern European country makes up nearly 30% of the estimated production of this year and about 20% of international capacity. According to the report: "An analyst at Bank of America, Lawson Winder, stated that the increase in price observed was primarily driven by concern about disruptions in the uranium supply chain. Bank of America added that most of the activity fueling the rise in price was driven by the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust, as opposed to producers or utilities that were actively participating in the market. This is based on a report by UxC, an industry consultancy firm." Active companies in the markets today include: BASIN URANIUM CORP. (OTCPK:BURCF) (CSE:NCLR), Denison Mines Corp. (NYSE:DNN) (TSX:DML), Centrus Energy Corp (NYSE:LEU), Paladin Energy Ltd (OTCQX:PALAF) (ASX:PDN), Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) (TSX:CCO).

Key Points: 
  • Russia plays a central role in the international uranium supply chain, making up over 15% of total uranium supplied this year.
  • The investment bank explained that the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust was currently the largest fund holding actual uranium instead of futures contracts.
  • Earlier in March, the price of uranium hit a new record, its highest figure in more than a decade.
  • BASIN URANIUM CORP. (CSE:NCLR.CN) (OTCPK:BURCF) BREAKING NEWS: BASIN URANIUM COMPLETES FIRST HOLE AT MANN LAKE AND ADVANCES PERMITTING FOR WRAY MESA BASIN URANIUM CORP. ("Basin Uranium" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has completed the first diamond drill hole at the Mann Lake uranium project in Saskatchewan's prolific Athabasca Basin.

Uranium Prices Have Spiked 50% This Year And Are Set To Climb Further On Stockpiling

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Uranium prices have soared 50% this year and look set to climb even more, Bank of America said last week.

Key Points: 
  • Uranium prices have soared 50% this year and look set to climb even more, Bank of America said last week.
  • However, utilities have reportedly been active in the contracting market," leading to a push higher in the monthly UxC term price indicator.
  • The Sprott Physical Uranium Trust is the world's largest fund holding the actual commodity rather than futures contracts.
  • With minimal direct impacts, we see upward price pressure to date as driven (stockpiling) We expect this to continue and then accelerate" it said.