Jewish American Heritage Month

Association of American Indian Physicians: Child vaccinations against COVID-19 are critical to preserving our native cultures

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

November is Native American Heritage Month, and improving Native American health outcomes continues to be a top priority for the healthcare industry.

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  • November is Native American Heritage Month, and improving Native American health outcomes continues to be a top priority for the healthcare industry.
  • In 1971, fourteen American Indian and Alaska Native physicians endeavored to improve the overall health of their communities and the Association of American Indian Physicians was born.
  • AAIP pursues excellence in Native American health care by advocating education in the health sciences and honoring traditional healing principles.
  • AAIP members directly address widely acknowledged disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native health.

RestoringVision Launches New Program Serving Indigenous Populations

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

RestoringVision, supported by generous funding from long-time corporate donor, National Vision, Inc., is launching a new program this Native American Heritage Month to serve indigenous populations in the United States.

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  • RestoringVision, supported by generous funding from long-time corporate donor, National Vision, Inc., is launching a new program this Native American Heritage Month to serve indigenous populations in the United States.
  • Indigenous populations are still today one of the most vulnerable, marginalized, and underserved groups in the United States.
  • This Native American Heritage Month, we are proud to expand our US Program to reach indigenous people in need of critical vision services and eyeglasses, said Pelin Munis, Ph.D., Executive Director of RestoringVision.
  • With the support of National Vision, Inc., this new program will address inequities while reflecting RestoringVisions values, especially translating empathy to action.

Author and Actor Gianni Russo to Launch Italian American Heritage Month at Little Italy's Amici Park with Book Signing, Meet-And-Greet, and Live Performance

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Friday, September 23, 2022

The Hollywood-style, redcarpet extravaganza kicks off Italian American Heritage Month with Russo (who played Carlo Rizzi in the iconic film), headlining the intimate evening sharing details of his extraordinary life before a crowd of more than four hundred fans.

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  • The Hollywood-style, redcarpet extravaganza kicks off Italian American Heritage Month with Russo (who played Carlo Rizzi in the iconic film), headlining the intimate evening sharing details of his extraordinary life before a crowd of more than four hundred fans.
  • The group also will be greeted by the voices of Rosario Monetti and Victoria Robertson, accompanied on keyboard by local favorite, Jim Bianchi.
  • Russo will takethe stage at 8:00 pm and finish the night autographing pictures and purchased copies of his book.
  • For more information about Convivio's celebratory evening and to purchase tickets to the Meet-And-Greet and Russo's performance, visit www.godfather50.org .

Five Ways to Enjoy Fall in Montana

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Friday, August 26, 2022

HELENA, Mont., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Montana offers a wonderous blend of exhilarating experiences, natural beauty, and western charm. And when the air turns crisp and the fall colors take the stage, it's even more enchanting. Experience the magic of fall in Montana with these five epic adventures:

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  • Experience the magic of fall in Montana with these five epic adventures:
    There's no better way to take in the beauty of the fall colors than by biking through Montana's unmatched trails and undiscovered country.
  • Montana weather in the fall can be unpredictable, so having the right gear and an expert guide are key.
  • Take this 1.5-mile brewery route and enjoy historic sites and beautiful fall landscapes along the way.
  • For those looking to turn up the spook factor this fall, Montana is full of haunted attractions that will send chills down your spine.

ProfNet Expert Alerts for May 13, 2022

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Friday, May 13, 2022

NEW YORK, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below are experts from the ProfNet network who are available to discuss timely issues in your coverage area.

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  • 3D printing, particularly metal additive manufacturing, has already begun to produce large scale components for a variety of applications.
  • As the technology improves, the expansion of these large parts to more even applications will increase.
  • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing in light of President Biden's Additive Manufacturing Forward initiative.
  • PROFNET is an exclusive service of PR Newswire.

Cannabis Community Creates Social Impact During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Through STIIIZY Joint Efforts

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STIIIZY, the #1 cannabis retailer in California and flagship brand of Shryne Group Inc., presents its "Joint Efforts" social impact program during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Founded during the pandemic last year, Joint Efforts is a series of volunteer initiatives that encourage and allow Shryne Group employees to give back to the greater community. As one of the most engaged cannabis companies in the industry, Shryne Group is committed to doing good and empowering and inspiring others to do even more.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STIIIZY , the #1 cannabis retailer in California and flagship brand of Shryne Group Inc., presents its "Joint Efforts" social impact program during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
  • Founded during the pandemic last year, Joint Efforts is a series of volunteer initiatives that encourage and allow Shryne Group employees to give back to the greater community.
  • Through STIIIZY Joint Efforts, we're able to unite the community and work together as agents of change.
  • "Cannabis connects to community," said Tak Sato, President of Shryne Group Inc., parent company of STIIIZY.

Striking Pink Signage Calls Out Antisemitism in New Jersey in May

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Monday, May 2, 2022

PRINCETON, N.J., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Antisemitism which has been spiking across the United States reached new heights in 2021 according to an April 26 report [1] from the Anti-Defamation League, and New Jersey's Mercer County has been rated in the top five state counties for most documented antisemitic incidents [2] in 2020. Tackling this issue, the nonprofit Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks has announced its leadership of an intensive effort to combat antisemitism locally and help create a safer environment for Jewish individuals living in the greater Mercer, New Jersey region.

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  • Powerful messages and edgy themes on Mercer County buses and billboards take aim at the alarming rise of U.S. antisemitism.
  • The Jewish Federation, in partnership with JewBelong, is bringing their bright-pink awareness campaign using pithy, thought-provoking messaging to the central New Jersey county.
  • The campaign's creative centers on short, thought-provoking statements, such as one roadway sign reading, "Can a billboard end antisemitism?
  • Last year, in fact, followed the third-highest year for antisemitic incidents both in New Jersey and across the nation.

Fandor to Celebrate the History of Festival de Cannes

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Friday, April 29, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cinedigm, the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today that Fandor, the premier destination for cinephiles, will celebrate the 75th Festival de Cannes, May 17-28, 2022, on its independent film streaming service.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cinedigm, the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today that Fandor, the premier destination for cinephiles, will celebrate the 75th Festival de Cannes, May 17-28, 2022, on its independent film streaming service.
  • Fandor will feature a vast collection of Festival de Cannes features as part of its "Cannes you dig it?"
  • Highlighted features will include works from the many decades of the festival, including titles from Werner Herzog like Fitzcarraldo (1982), for which Herzog won the Best Director award in 1982.
  • Fandor Exclusive Moon Rock for Monday (2020), will premiere on Fandor beginning May 24.

The Film Detective is Heating Up with Sizzling Sunday Pre-Code Marathons

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cinedigm, the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today that The Film Detective, the classic film restoration and streaming company, is heating up this spring with a Sizzling Sunday line-up of weekly Pre-Code marathons.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cinedigm, the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today that The Film Detective, the classic film restoration and streaming company, is heating up this spring with a Sizzling Sunday line-up of weekly Pre-Code marathons.
  • The Film Detective classic film and television app is available to stream on web, iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV.
  • The Film Detective is a leading distributor of restored classic programming, including feature films, television, foreign imports, and documentaries and is a division of Cinedigm.
  • Launched in 2014, The Film Detective has distributed its extensive library of 3,000+ hours of film on DVD and Blu-ray and through leading platforms including TCM, NBC, Amazon, MeTV, PBS, and more.

Ulta Beauty Announces 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitments

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

Ulta Beauty, the nations largest beauty retailer, today announced its latest diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments with a focus on brand amplification, assortment growth and equitable guest and associate experiences.

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  • Ulta Beauty, the nations largest beauty retailer, today announced its latest diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments with a focus on brand amplification, assortment growth and equitable guest and associate experiences.
  • As a values-driven company, we believe we have a responsibility to drive diversity, equity and inclusion in our company, industry and world, said Dave Kimbell, chief executive officer, Ulta Beauty.
  • The 2022 commitments build upon the holistic, tangible efforts established in 2021 to ensure guests, associates, partners and communities feel connected to and reflected at Ulta Beauty.
  • Ulta Beauty recognizes the importance of elevating, celebrating, and consistently supporting the influence underrepresented voices bring to the beauty industry.