Social Activism

Team SAMBAI, TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, Named As Recipient of Prestigious Cancer Grand Challenges Award

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Cancer Grand Challenges, a global research funding initiative co-founded by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute, today announces funding for five new global research teams to take on some of the toughest cancer challenges.

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  • Cancer Grand Challenges, a global research funding initiative co-founded by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute, today announces funding for five new global research teams to take on some of the toughest cancer challenges.
  • TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, as part of Team SAMBAI, is the first U.S.
  • Black-led breast cancer advocacy group to be an integral partner in the international Cancer Grand Challenge study.
  • Inequities in cancer prevention, screening, and treatment lead to disparities in cancer incidence and mortality and are a significant public health concern.

FarmboxRx Launches Maternal Health Program to Nourish Underserved Expecting and New Mothers Nationwide

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

FarmboxRx focuses on enhancing health outcomes for expectant and new mothers by ensuring access to healthy foods and providing condition-specific health literacy in each box.

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  • FarmboxRx focuses on enhancing health outcomes for expectant and new mothers by ensuring access to healthy foods and providing condition-specific health literacy in each box.
  • The Maternal Health Program empowers members with information about their health and promotes strategic utilization of other covered benefits.
  • Building a Maternal Health Program was a passion project for FarmboxRx Founder and CEO, Ashley Tyrner.
  • Beginning today, healthcare organizations can partner with FarmboxRx to support expectant mothers with nutritious foods and tailored educational materials to improve maternal health outcomes.​​ To learn more, visit https://farmboxrx.com/maternal-health/ .

JCPenney Celebrates Women’s History Month Through Community Grant Initiative

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Additionally, JCPenney is honoring Women’s History Month by releasing a "Women Making Change" apparel collection.

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  • Additionally, JCPenney is honoring Women’s History Month by releasing a "Women Making Change" apparel collection.
  • Eligible applicants can be any woman actively serving their community through volunteer work at a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
  • In honor of Women’s History Month, JCPenney will be making donations to the causes and charities these community leaders support.
  • “While these initiatives are highlighted today, we hope their impact is celebrated beyond this one month.”

National Diversity Coalition CEO Faith Bautista Appointed as Member of FCC Consumer Advisory Committee

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The National Diversity Coalition is pleased to announce that its CEO, Faith Bautista, has been appointed as a member of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) for the year 2024.

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  • The National Diversity Coalition is pleased to announce that its CEO, Faith Bautista, has been appointed as a member of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) for the year 2024.
  • In her capacity on the CAC, Faith Bautista will play an integral role in advising the FCC on matters pertinent to modern communications services and ensuring equitable access for all Americans.
  • "The appointment of Faith Bautista to the FCC's Consumer Advisory Committee underscores the FCC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the telecommunications sector," said Andre Chapple, Chairman of the Board of the National Diversity Coalition.
  • Faith Bautista expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve on the CAC, stating, "I am honored to join the FCC's Consumer Advisory Committee and contribute to the advancement of consumer-focused policies.

Semrush Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Semrush Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SEMR), a leading online visibility management SaaS platform, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Semrush Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SEMR), a leading online visibility management SaaS platform, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Fourth quarter revenue of $83.4 million, up 21% year-over-year and full year 2023 revenue of $307.7 million, up 21% year-over-year.
  • Net income of $6.9 million for the fourth quarter, compared to a net loss of $13.9 million in the prior year period.
  • Semrush will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results, business highlights, outlook and other matters, the details for which are provided below.

Innsena Appoints Britteny Matero to Partner and Senior Vice President

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Innsena , a health tech consultancy focused on improving care outcomes for underserved communities, today announced the appointment of Britteny Matero to partner and senior vice president.

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  • Innsena , a health tech consultancy focused on improving care outcomes for underserved communities, today announced the appointment of Britteny Matero to partner and senior vice president.
  • As partner and senior vice president, Matero assumes leadership of the Innsena market access practice, which supports health tech companies, public-private partnerships, nonprofit organizations, states and other governmental entities to deploy programs making a meaningful impact in healthcare.
  • “We are proud to have Britteny as a partner,” said Kat McDavitt, president and founding partner of Innsena.
  • Her multifaceted expertise and ability to execute effectively across organizational levels make her a valuable asset to Innsena and the broader healthcare landscape.

USA TODAY Announces the 2024 Women of the Year in Honor of Women’s History Month

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced the 2024 Women of the Year honorees who are using their influence to empower women to lead the next generation.

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  • USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced the 2024 Women of the Year honorees who are using their influence to empower women to lead the next generation.
  • Throughout the year, USA TODAY seeks candidates from various industries and diverse walks of life who accomplish the unimaginable – personally and professionally.
  • USA TODAY’s Women of the Year lead and fight for equity while providing hope and inspiration to others.
  • The 2024 USA TODAY Women of the Year program is sponsored by UKG , a leading human resources solutions and workforce management company.

Alwaleed Philanthropies Launches Atlai, An Innovative AI Platform to Support Global Efforts to Combat Deforestation

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The platform is designed to document and raise awareness on deforestation activities wherever they are occurring.

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  • The platform is designed to document and raise awareness on deforestation activities wherever they are occurring.
  • It aggregates historical data on deforestation by country, offering on-demand, easy-to-digest reports in seven languages including English, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, Italian, and Arabic.
  • Deforestation is estimated to contribute up to 20% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions1.
  • However, deforestation increased by 4% worldwide in 2022,2 with the world now 21% off-track on its goal of ending deforestation by 2030.

Raw Story Sues OpenAI for Violating Copyright Act

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Raw Story, America’s largest independent progressive news site, today filed suit against OpenAI for using thousands of Raw Story’s news articles to train ChatGPT in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

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  • Raw Story, America’s largest independent progressive news site, today filed suit against OpenAI for using thousands of Raw Story’s news articles to train ChatGPT in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
  • “Raw Story’s copyright-protected journalism is the result of significant efforts of human journalists who report the news,” said Raw Story Publisher Roxanne Cooper.
  • Begun as a small, one-man political blog, Raw Story grew to become the largest independent progressive news website in America.
  • The suit is case 24-cv-01514, Raw Story Media, Inc. et al v. OpenAI, Inc. et al.

Sallie Mae Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to Graduate Students

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Sallie Mae and The Sallie Mae Fund, Inc., in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, today announced the recipients of the Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students .

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  • Sallie Mae and The Sallie Mae Fund, Inc., in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, today announced the recipients of the Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students .
  • “I plan to use my degree to advocate for equitable opportunities for black and brown students so they can excel beyond me.”
    The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students is part of a three-year, $3 million commitment made by The Sallie Mae Fund to help students access and complete higher education.
  • In addition to scholarships to graduate students, The Sallie Mae Fund provides scholarships to high school students through its Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors and scholarships to help current college students complete their education through its Completing the Dream Scholarship .
  • Sallie Mae also connects students to millions of dollars in scholarships through its free app and resource Scholly by Sallie .