National Hispanic Heritage Month (United States)

Avangrid’s Parent Company Iberdrola Marks Spain’s Contributions to U.S. Independence

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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Avangrid, Inc.’s (NYSE: AGR) parent company Iberdrola recently marked the end of Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating Spain’s contribution to U.S.

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  • Avangrid, Inc.’s (NYSE: AGR) parent company Iberdrola recently marked the end of Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating Spain’s contribution to U.S.
  • Independence at events in Virginia and Massachusetts.
  • These events are part of Iberdrola's Unveiling Memories project , which aims to leave a permanent legacy of the crucial contribution of Spain and Latinos and Hispanics to American independence.
  • The second event took place at Marblehead Museum in Massachusetts where Iberdrola officials helped unveil a bronze plaque dedicated to Diego María de Gardoqui at Lee Mansion.

The Paley Museum Named Bethpage Best of the City, Best Museum and Best Children's Party Place

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media is proud to announce that The Paley Museum, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, was voted "2023 Bethpage Best of the City" - Best Museum and Best Children's Party Place - in Manhattan produced by Schneps Media, the city's leading local media publisher behind 33 award-winning print and digital publications.

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  • The Paley Museum has a rich history of preserving, honoring, and recognizing media in its truest form.
  • "We are honored and humbled to be recognized with two Bethpage Best of the City awards – Best Museum and Best Children's Party Place and are particularly excited to welcome families and visitors as we kick off the holidays with our annual PaleyLand holiday extravaganza this November."
  • The Paley Museum, where media, sports, gaming, and entertainment come together, is also home to the renowned Paley Archive, a national treasure containing over 160,000 TV and Radio programs and TV commercials.
  • The largest publicly accessible collection of its kind, the public can view the Paley Archive programs by visiting the library in The Paley Museum.

Hyundai Executive Receives Two Awards for Community Leadership

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility and external relations, was recognized with multiple awards for his community leadership.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility and external relations, was recognized with multiple awards for his community leadership.
  • "I'm proud to support the Latino community and local communities at large both inside and outside the walls of Hyundai."
  • Community Action Partnership of Orange County, a long-time partner of Hyundai Motor America, received a $2,000 grant on behalf of Ramirez and Hyundai.
  • He is the executive sponsor of Hyundai's "Amigos Unidos" employee resource group, which is tasked with community engagement and raising cultural awareness at Hyundai.

Gift of Life Marrow Registry and Miami Beach Police Department Address the Shortage of Hispanic Donors to Save Lives of Patients with Blood Cancer

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of a program to save lives this Hispanic Heritage Month, Gift of Life Marrow Registry , a Boca Raton-based blood stem cell and bone marrow registry, and the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD), are raising awareness about the disparities faced by Latino and Hispanic patients battling blood cancer.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of a program to save lives this Hispanic Heritage Month, Gift of Life Marrow Registry , a Boca Raton-based blood stem cell and bone marrow registry, and the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD), are raising awareness about the disparities faced by Latino and Hispanic patients battling blood cancer.
  • The only known cure for many of these cancers is a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant, making the worldwide bone marrow registry a lifesaving resource for the community.
  • However, because so few people with Latin ethnicity are registered as donors, only 48 percent of Hispanic cancer patients can find the matching donors who can save their lives.
  • To date, the program has added 198 new donors to the registry, raised nearly $10,000 in funds and found two lifesaving matches for blood cancer patients.

Oklahoma City Community College, emerging-HSI, supports state's growing Hispanic community

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College remains committed to expanding its footprint as an emerging Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) through dedicated events around Hispanic Heritage Month 2023.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College remains committed to expanding its footprint as an emerging Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) through dedicated events around Hispanic Heritage Month 2023.
  • "Oklahoma City Community College proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month,” said OCCC President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones.
  • "We are honored to partner with several community groups to promote the leadership, achievements, culture and heritage of the Hispanic community in our state."
  • OCCC partnered with the Oklahoma Hispanic Institute to recognize the state’s Top 40 Hispanic leaders on Sept. 13.

How Hyundai Celebrated and Gave Back During Hispanic Heritage Month

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Community Support from Hyundai's Employee Resource Group, Amigos Unidos

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  • Community Support from Hyundai's Employee Resource Group, Amigos Unidos
    FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, Hyundai celebrated Hispanic and Latino history, culture and influence in the U.S., with a multifaceted program that included philanthropic and community-based support and sponsorships.
  • Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15.
  • The ability to work and do business with people having diverse values, cultures and beliefs is extremely important for Hyundai and it's good for business."
  • As part of its broader year-round Hispanic marketing efforts, Hyundai introduced its new creative marketing campaign for the three-row flagship 2024 Palisade SUV during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Wealth Solutions Report Concludes Second Annual Pathfinder Awards By Honoring Top Hispanic Industry Leaders Of 2023

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealth Solutions Report (WSR) – the fast-growing B2B digital media platform featuring wealth management-focused commentary, insights and analysis – today announced the fourth and final installment of its WSR Pathfinder Awards for the year, the Top Hispanic Industry Leaders of 2023, in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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  • The invitation-only Pathfinder Awards honor excellence in wealth management executives, advisors and professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, as well as organizations that support underrepresented communities.
  • The awards have a dual purpose of bringing voices from those communities to the wealth management industry to address change and progress toward diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Larry Roth, Founder & CEO of Wealth Solutions Report, said, "I am pleased to conclude our second year of WSR Pathfinder Awards by honoring this elite group of wealth management professionals and organizations as the Top Hispanic Industry Leaders of 2023.
  • In December, WSR will announce its second annual Wealth Exemplar Awards, which celebrate excellence in the wealth management industry.

Duke Energy Foundation delivers bright futures for Hispanic students with $75,000 grant to Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue throughout Florida and beyond, the Duke Energy Foundation is committing $75,000 to the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund to create educational opportunities for Hispanic students in central Florida.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue throughout Florida and beyond, the Duke Energy Foundation is committing $75,000 to the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund to create educational opportunities for Hispanic students in central Florida.
  • The grant will help Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund provide college scholarships for local Hispanic students and expand the number of professional development workshops to support transitioning to the workforce.
  • For nearly a decade, Duke Energy Florida and its Foundation have provided about $230,000 in scholarships and sponsorships to support the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund.
  • The Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund is dedicated to investing in the college education of Hispanic youth in Central Florida.

Frito-Lay® Provides Critical Support to Families in Need in Year Two of Partnership with LULAC National Educational Service Centers

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Frito-Lay today announced its continued partnership with LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. (LNESC) for a second year. Partnering with LNESC and its Pathways to Uplift and Empower through Novel Technology and Education Services (P.U.E.N.T.E.S.) program, the initiative bridges the language translation and technology digital divide to empower Hispanic families to develop digital literacy skills. In 2023, Frito-Lay will support the digital literacy program in six U.S. markets and will create learning environments for parents and children in need.

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  • program, the initiative bridges the language translation and technology digital divide to empower Hispanic families to develop digital literacy skills.
  • In 2023, Frito-Lay will support the digital literacy program in six U.S. markets and will create learning environments for parents and children in need.
  • In the partnership's inaugural year, Frito-Lay's investment provided more than 250 families across the U.S. with a pathway to develop digital literacy.
  • This REJ initiative reinforces Frito-Lay's long-standing commitment and history of helping local communities across America for more than 90 years.

The Kroger Co. Foundation donates $1 million to Hispanic organizations in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation ("Foundation") today announced $1 million in grants have been awarded to organizations empowering and advancing the Hispanic community, families and entrepreneurism.

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  • CINCINNATI, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Foundation ("Foundation") today announced $1 million in grants have been awarded to organizations empowering and advancing the Hispanic community, families and entrepreneurism.
  • "These recent grant recipients reflect a group of dedicated organizations that are committed to creating lasting change in the Hispanic community.
  • Grant recipients in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month include:
    Hispanic Heritage Foundation : The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit which inspires, prepares and connects the Latino community in four areas of focus: Education, workforce, social impact/justice and culture, through leadership.
  • To download media assets for the Hispanic Heritage Month grant recipients, visit here .