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LEAD1 Association, Minority Opportunities Athletic Association, and Black AD Alliance Announce Coalition

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The LEAD1 Association ("LEAD1"), which represents the athletics directors of the 130-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision ("FBS"), the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association ("MOAA"), and the Black AD Alliance, both leading organizations championing diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") in college sports, today announced a coalition among the three organizations that will bring college sports practitioners together to increase dialogue on DEI issues in NCAA college sports.

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  • The Black AD Alliance, formed in July 2020, inspired by the national outcry for social justice, aims to create more opportunities for Division I Black athletic administrators and to advocate for the welfare of Black student-athletes.
  • Quotes from LEAD1, MOAA, and Black AD Alliance Leadership:
    LEAD1 President and CEO Tom McMillen:
    "We are thrilled to continue our actionable work in the DEI space.
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics & Black AD Alliance Co-Chairman Brandon Martin & Auburn University Director of Athletics & Black AD Alliance Co-Chairman Allen Greene:
    "The Black AD Alliance is delighted to partner with MOAA and LEAD1 in advancing meaningful discourse and efforts around DEI issues within college athletics.
  • Since 2015, LEAD1 has been led by the Honorable Tom McMillen, a former Congressman, college basketball All-American, Rhodes Scholar, and 11-year NBA player.

UF Health Jacksonville receives grant to establish center for social justice and health equity

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UF Health Jacksonville's Urban Health Alliance, or UHA, has been awarded a multi-million dollar grant from the Florida Blue Foundation that will allow the organization to establish a statewide Center for Health Equity and Social Justice.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UF Health Jacksonville's Urban Health Alliance, or UHA, has been awarded a multi-million dollar grant from the Florida Blue Foundation that will allow the organization to establish a statewide Center for Health Equity and Social Justice.
  • "This is an incredibly generous grant to UF Health Jacksonville and the Urban Health Alliance that will allow us to continue to focus our attention on the communities and people who need us the most," said Russ Armistead, CEO of UF Health Jacksonville.
  • UF Health Jacksonville and Florida Blue Foundation have a strong track record of collaborating over the course of 20 years on community-based programs that advance health equity and address long-standing social, health and racial inequities.
  • We're proud to support the Center for Health Equity and Social Justice and aligned in our goals to address the social factors impacting people's health and drive sustainable solutions to meet the individual needs of our communities."

Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein's Talk Show Brad Show Live Named Webby Honoree

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein P.C., a New York firm with 60 years of experience in personal injury and immigration law, received the prestigious Webby recognition for their popular talk show Brad Show Live.

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  • NYC law firm's talk show Brad Show Live has been named as an Honoree in the 26th Annual Webby Awards in two categories.
  • , a New York firm with 60 years of experience in personal injury and immigration law, received the prestigious Webby recognition for their popular talk show Brad Show Live .
  • Brad Show Live was named an Honoree in two video series categories:
    Hosted by the law firm's President and Managing Partner Brad Bernstein, Brad Show Live provides legal insights and news commentary in an engaging infotainment format delivered to audiences on YouTube and Facebook channels.
  • JILL GOULD, Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C., 646-617-9450, [email protected]
    SOURCE Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C.

Hundreds of County Workers Plan to March to Board of Supervisors in Protest of Short-Staffed Public Services

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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MARTINEZ, Calif., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- County workers are urging the Board of Supervisors to address Contra Costa's staffing crisis, as hundreds of workers plan to march to the Board of Supervisors on April 26, during the regularly scheduled Board meeting. The march will include workers who staff our public hospital, clinics, COVID test sites, as well as workers who maintain our streets, safeguard our environment, and keep our libraries and courts open. A rally outside of the County Administration Building will feature speeches from frontline and essential workers, as well as a speech by Lorena Gonzalez, former State Assemblywoman (San Diego) and the incoming Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation.

Key Points: 
  • MARTINEZ, Calif., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- County workers are urging the Board of Supervisors to address Contra Costa's staffing crisis, as hundreds of workers plan to march to the Board of Supervisors on April 26, during the regularly scheduled Board meeting.
  • The march will include workers who staff our public hospital, clinics, COVID test sites, as well as workers who maintain our streets, safeguard our environment, and keep our libraries and courts open.
  • Vacancies have an undeniable impact on the quality and speedy delivery of services from County departments.
  • "One person's job should not be the job of two people and that's what we're seeing throughout Contra Costa County.

Bain & Company partner Anne-Laure Malauzat named Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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DUBAI, UAE, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company has announced that Anne-Laure Malauzat, a Dubai-based partner and an expert in the firm's Public Sector and Government, Social Impact, and Retail practices, has been named a Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum. Anne-Laure has been recognized for her professional business contributions and her commitment to social impact, focusing on education, economic development, public health, and women's empowerment within Bain and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company has announced that Anne-Laure Malauzat , a Dubai-based partner and an expert in the firm's Public Sector and Government, Social Impact, and Retail practices, has been named a Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum.
  • The Forum of YGLs works closely with the World Economic Forum to integrate young leaders into deep interaction with other stakeholders of global society.
  • "It is an honor to receive this recognition by the World Economic Forum for combining my passions in both social impact work and management consulting," said Anne-Laure Malauzat, Bain & Company partner.
  • She will be the most recent addition to the group of nine fellow Bain partners serving as active, or alumni Young Global Leaders.

Synchrony Skills Academy Celebrates Grand Opening with CT Governor Lamont; Provides Tech Training, Job Opportunities for Underserved Communities

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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STAMFORD, Conn., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Synchrony and the Synchrony Foundation officially opened the doors to the new Synchrony Skills Academy which will provide underserved Connecticut communities with digital skills training and job placement support.

Key Points: 
  • In Connecticut, nearly 40 percent of employerscited the lack of needed skills as the key challenge to finding qualified young workers.
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    The Synchrony Skills Academy honors the legacy of Synchrony's former CEO Margaret Keane.
  • "The Synchrony Skills Academy will help create new opportunities for our students, workforce and communities, while meeting the needs of employers now and in the future," said Governor Lamont.
  • The Synchrony Skills Academy is an ideal collaborator for us in serving that mission in Fairfield County," said DAE Founder A.M. Bhatt.

CELEBRATING A LEGACY OF COMMITMENT: GLIDE and eBay Present the Grand Finale

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GLIDE and eBay are pleased to present the grand finale of the Power of One Charity Auction Lunch with Warren Buffett.  Bidding will open on Sunday, June 12 at 7:30pm PST.  After a two-year pandemic hiatus, this one-of-a-kind event is back in 2022, with the winning bidder having an opportunity to not only make history, but to spend an unforgettable afternoon with American legend Warren Buffett and build on GLIDE's enduring legacy of impact.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GLIDE and eBay are pleased to present the grand finale of the Power of One Charity Auction Lunch with Warren Buffett.
  • In 2003 and at Warren Buffet's suggestion, the auction moved to eBay and since then has raised more than $34 million to support GLIDE.
  • For more information about the grand finale of the Power of One Charity Auction Lunch with Warren Buffett, please contact GLIDE at(415) 674-6060, [email protected] , orvisit eBay.com/GLIDE .
  • eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Faculty Participate in National AERA Annual Meeting

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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Faculty members with the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies join the proceedings of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting taking place April 21 - 26, 2022.

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  • Faculty members with the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies join the proceedings of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting taking place April 21 - 26, 2022.
  • Faculty members participating in the conference are researchers with the University of Phoenix Center for Educational and Instructional Technology (CEITR) within the College of Doctoral Studies.
  • Researchers at CEITR focus on conducting applied studies for improving teaching, learning, and serving the public good.
  • University of Phoenixs College of Doctoral Studies focuses on todays challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth.

Fairtrade International Announces Sandra Uwera as New Global CEO

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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BONN, Germany, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Fairtrade, the world's most recognized label for social justice and sustainability, is excited to announce the appointment of its new Global CEO, Sandra Uwera.

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  • BONN, Germany, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Fairtrade, the world's most recognized label for social justice and sustainability, is excited to announce the appointment of its new Global CEO, Sandra Uwera.
  • Ms. Uwera steps into the role following the departure of Dr. Nyagoy Nyong'o, who served as Interim Global CEO until 31 March 2022.
  • "This is the Fairtrade vision I look forward to growing alongside the millions of Fairtraders who support our mission."
  • Ms. Uwera comes to Fairtrade with a wealth of experience in Eastern and Southern Africa and brings a unique set of skills, perspectives, and relationships to lead Fairtrade into the future.

Special Event to Be Held Tonight in New York to Expand Monroe College's Innovative Program with SEED Project to Increase Educational Opportunities for Students in Africa

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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BRONX, N.Y., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, a national leader in educating urban and international students, today shared that a fundraising event will be held tonight in downtown New York City to celebrate and expand its innovative program launched last fall with SEED Project.

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  • Students successfully completing their degree program will earn their U.S diploma from Monroe, joining its alumni from all around the world.
  • As part of the event, Senegal-based artist Boubou Design will debut his first live painting performance in the United States.
  • "SEED Project continues to do incredible work to open doors of opportunity for Africa's future leaders, and we are proud to partner with them on this innovative program," said Marc Jerome, president of Monroe College.
  • "We are grateful to all who support the students who benefit from tonight's event."