Racism

Dr. J. Luke Wood to Be Closing Keynote Speaker for University of Phoenix Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair

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Saturday, March 26, 2022
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University of Phoenix is pleased to announce J. Luke Wood, Ph.D. , as the closing keynote speaker of the Universitys first annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, April 12-15, 2022 .

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce J. Luke Wood, Ph.D. , as the closing keynote speaker of the Universitys first annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, April 12-15, 2022 .
  • Wood is Vice President of Student Affairs & Campus Diversity and Deans Distinguished Professor of Education at San Diego State University.
  • Titled Creating the intentional leader of today, tomorrow and beyond, the University of Phoenix Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair offers attendees access to a Career Fair as well as in-depth workshops, research presentations and choose industry-focused tracks: Leadership & Management, Healthcare and Education.
  • The Inclusive Leadership Summit integrates research findings from University of Phoenix Career Institute and Research Centers to influence topics addressed while highlighting academic fields of study offered at the University.

MARKING 35 YEARS SINCE THE FIRST PANELS WERE STITCHED, SAN FRANCISCO TO HOST LARGEST DISPLAY OF THE AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT IN A DECADE

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Expected to draw thousands of people, the display will be the largest display of the Quilt in over a decade and the largest-ever in San Francisco history.

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  • Expected to draw thousands of people, the display will be the largest display of the Quilt in over a decade and the largest-ever in San Francisco history.
  • The company provided a $2.4 million grant to the National AIDS Memorial in 2019 to relocate the Quilt from Atlanta back to San Francisco.
  • More than 100 new panels will be seen for the first time at the San Francisco display.
  • This meeting of devoted friends, lovers and activists would serve as the foundation for The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.

Six Month Anniversary Del Rio report Details a Living Legacy of Anti-Haitian Discrimination in U.S. Immigration System

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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"The Del Rio crisis is a moment of national reckoning," said Kerry Kennedy, President of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights.

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  • "The Del Rio crisis is a moment of national reckoning," said Kerry Kennedy, President of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights.
  • The U.S. government must be held accountable for its actions depriving thousands of the opportunity to apply for asylum and violating international law.
  • It also documents continued abuses inflicted on Black immigrants after the U.S. government hastened to clear Del Rio and erase all evidence of wrongdoing.
  • "The violence and anti-Black racism on full display in Del Rio plays out every single day at ports of entry, in detention center centers, in immigration courts, and on deportation flights.

Federal government launches national consultations for Canada's first ever National Action Plan on Combatting Hate

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to address the troubling rise in hate incidents.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to address the troubling rise in hate incidents.
  • Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, is launching consultations to build Canada's first ever National Action Plan on Combatting Hate.
  • People across Canada deserve to feel safe in their communities, and feedback received through these consultations will inform the development of the National Action Plan on Combatting Hate.
  • That's why I want to hear directly from people across Canada as we work on the development of the first ever National Action Plan on Combatting Hate.

Anti-Racism Guide for HR Departments Released by McLean & Company

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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McLean & Company outlines that these barriers typically fall under workplace, social, and health settings.

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  • McLean & Company outlines that these barriers typically fall under workplace, social, and health settings.
  • In the guide, McLean & Company's framework models a process to identify and remove barriers faced by racialized persons.
  • The complete Anti-Racism Guide is available for download now so that HR departments can implement recommendations immediately.
  • To learn more about McLean & Company and to download all the latest research, visit hr.mcleanco.com and connect via LinkedIn and Twitter .

Muslim World League Strengthens Coalition to Implement the Charter of Makkah

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Dr. Al-Issa, in a keynote address, emphasized that the comprehensive framework of the Charter of Makkah serves as a powerful force for communities around the world to realize inter-faith harmony, tolerance, and peace.

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  • Dr. Al-Issa, in a keynote address, emphasized that the comprehensive framework of the Charter of Makkah serves as a powerful force for communities around the world to realize inter-faith harmony, tolerance, and peace.
  • "The Charter of Makkah warns against conflict and a clash of civilizations, hate speech and racism, and calls for inclusive citizenship," said Dr. Al-Issa.
  • This interactive website welcomes contributions and inputs from all of you to the implementation strategy of the Charter of Makkah.
  • May Allah reward the scholars who wrote the charter of Makkah, and the participants who have affirmed it.

Joint Statement from the Co-Chairs of the Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses - Latest National Data on the Overdose Crisis

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, March 23, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the co-chairs of the federal, provincial and territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid OverdosesDr.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 23, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the co-chairs of the federal, provincial and territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid OverdosesDr.
  • Canada's worsening overdose crisis continues to be exacerbated by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The latest data show that the number of opioid-related deaths remained high and opioid-related hospitalizations increased from January to September 2021.
  • The Special Advisory Committee will continue to encourage and support the improvement of data and analysis to inform these strategies and interventions.

Consumers Want Companies to Deliver on Social Purpose, Not Just Products, And Firms Are Responding

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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Consumers rank being a good employer first among corporate purposes, according to the study, done by Charney Research and Toluna.

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  • Consumers rank being a good employer first among corporate purposes, according to the study, done by Charney Research and Toluna.
  • Companies are responding, because both they and consumers say it will affect purchase intentions.
  • Consumers say the Number One aim companies should advance is being a good employer with pay equity and fair labor practices, 34% choosing this.
  • Nearly half (48%) of consumers say they would pay higher prices to companies fulfilling purposes those consumers value.

Commonwealth Prevention Alliance Launches 2022 Prevention Happens Here Campaign

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA), a private non-profit whose mission is to support prevention professionals in PA in eliminating substance misuse and risk-related behaviors, is proud to launch its 2022 Prevention Happens Here campaign. Created during Pennsylvania's Prevention Week 2021 celebration to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health, CPA is encouraging the use of the Prevention Happens Here campaign with organizations, coalitions, and communities across Pennsylvania to highlight the effectiveness of preventing substance use and mental health issues.  

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  • STATE COLLEGE, Pa., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA), a private non-profit whose mission is to support prevention professionals in PA in eliminating substance misuse and risk-related behaviors, is proud to launch its 2022 Prevention Happens Here campaign.
  • Prevention Happens Here campaign goals aim to:
    "We hope prevention partners across Pennsylvania will utilize the ideas, capacity building, tools, and resources to help individuals and communities make substance use prevention happen every day," says Hanley.
  • To participate in thePrevention Happens Here Campaign, prevention professionals can download brandable materials, and disseminate posters and other items throughout the community by visiting www.PAStart.org/PreventionHappensHere .
  • Pennsylvania's Prevention Week 2022 will take place on May 8-14 coinciding with National Prevention Week .

Statement by Ministers on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, issued the following statement today to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, issued the following statement today to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
    "Today on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we reiterate our commitment to stand together against racism and discrimination.
  • During these times of global uncertainty, it is more important than ever to recognize and address the effects of racism and discrimination.
  • Central to this work has been addressing anti-Indigenous racism in health services.
  • We encourage everyone to reflect on the important role that diversity plays in contributing to the unique identity we have as Canadians.