Social justice

R-Three Technologies, Inc. Appoints Three New Board Members; Steve Cohen, Marcia Dyson and Aaron Anderson Join Board of Publicly Traded Company, Effective Immediately

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Effective immediately, notable entrepreneurs and community leaders Steve Cohen, Marcia Dyson and Aaron Anderson will join the board of the publicly traded company.

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  • Effective immediately, notable entrepreneurs and community leaders Steve Cohen, Marcia Dyson and Aaron Anderson will join the board of the publicly traded company.
  • Steve Cohen joins the board as a seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in information technology and capital markets.
  • Cohen played a crucial role in the development of National Stock Exchange prior to its sale to the NYSE/ICE in 2017.
  • She is the President of Marcia L. Dyson Public Relations, an exclusive national and international consultancy in matters of business development, marketing, political strategies and social responsibility.

Element 7 Launches Its First Central Valley Cannabis Dispensary in Firebaugh

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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The event will feature a range of promotions, brand displays, limited edition drops, local food vendors, and entertainment throughout the day.

Key Points: 
  • The event will feature a range of promotions, brand displays, limited edition drops, local food vendors, and entertainment throughout the day.
  • As Robert DiVito, Founder and CEO of Element 7, explains, "We're proud to launch Element 7 in Firebaugh, further expanding our footprint across local communities in California.
  • The Firebaugh store marks a robust push into the Central Valley market for Element 7 with additional stores opening in Mendota and Fresno in 2022.
  • As DiVito explains, "You have a strong consumer base in these Central Valley communities that has mostly been underserved by cannabis companies.

'VANTAGE', a Cross-Cultural Celebration Through Dance, Diversity, and Dialog, Debuts April 7-10 at the ODC Theater in San Francisco, California

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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An acclaimed dancer-choreographer, Wang, Artistic Director at ZiRu Dance, describes VANTAGE as sitting at the intersection of movement, technology, cultural identity, and most importantly -- social justice. "VANTAGE is a vibrant collaborative effort from four distinct cultural vantage points, including Asian American, African American, Mixed Race, and LatinX," she points out.  

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VANTAGE, a highly anticipated, high-energy, cross-cultural celebration through dance, diversity, and positive dialog, debuts at the OCD Theater in San Francisco, California, April 7-10.
  • An acclaimed dancer-choreographer, Wang, Artistic Director at ZiRu Dance, describes VANTAGE as sitting at the intersection of movement, technology, cultural identity,and most importantly -- social justice.
  • "VANTAGE is a vibrant collaborative effort from four distinct cultural vantage points, including Asian American, African American, Mixed Race, and LatinX," she points out.
  • "Here we were locked down, no way to travel to another country, and social injustices were occurring all over.

Chegg Announces Paige Bueckers as Newest Ambassador

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG), the leading student-first connected learning platform, announced collegiate basketball star Paige Bueckers as its first student athlete brand ambassador.

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  • Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG), the leading student-first connected learning platform, announced collegiate basketball star Paige Bueckers as its first student athlete brand ambassador.
  • As a college sophomore balancing so many things, Ive always appreciated Cheggs commitment to meeting students where they are and supporting them in a meaningful way, said Paige Bueckers.
  • Food insecurity among students is such a critical issue and we look forward to working with Chegg and Paige on more solutions to combat it.
  • Today, through each of her partnerships and via the Paige Bueckers Foundation, she strives to center impact in the work she does off the court.

Electives Raises $8M Series A to Expand Live, Learning Platform Employees Actually Love

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220331005172/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220331005172/en/
    The Electives learning platform matches employers with extraordinary teachers based on employee preference data and organizational needs.
  • Over 100 teachers are now available on the platform including professional athletes, top business school professors, improv comedians, FBI agents, social justice advocates, and more.
  • Learning and development opportunities have long been a top request from employees, but the solutions in the market have failed to engage employees.
  • Electives is on a mission to build training employees love from people they will never forget.

University of Phoenix Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work Receives Initial Accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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The University of Phoenix online baccalaureate social work program, in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, has been granted Initial Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA).

Key Points: 
  • The University of Phoenix online baccalaureate social work program, in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, has been granted Initial Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA).
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an expected growth in social work jobs of 12 percent by 2030 , making social work one of the fastest growing professions in the United States.
  • The College met CSWE competency-based education policy and accreditation standards (EPAS), which consist of nine interrelated expected social work competencies and component behaviors.
  • We need social workers, and we need them in communities that do not have access to other forms of social work education.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Announces the 10th Annual Pebby Award Winners

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the Company) today announced the winners of its Tenth Annual Pebby Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the Company) today announced the winners of its Tenth Annual Pebby Awards.
  • The Pebby Award winners were chosen for their outstanding accomplishments in 2021, as determined by the Company.
  • Despite all the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, our hotel managers excelled in 2021, said Jon E. Bortz, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust.
  • And the 2021 Winner Is The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston, Managed by HEI Hotels & Resorts, Led by General Manager Shahram Khan!

Cyclo Therapeutics Enters Research and Collaboration Agreement with Wits Commercial Enterprise (Pty) Ltd to Explore Potential Applications of Trappsol® Cyclo™ to Expand Pipeline

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Under the terms of the collaboration agreement, Wits and Cyclo Therapeutics plan to develop and coordinate projects or activities to further scientific advancement of the Companys proprietary platform technology, Trappsol Cyclo.

Key Points: 
  • Under the terms of the collaboration agreement, Wits and Cyclo Therapeutics plan to develop and coordinate projects or activities to further scientific advancement of the Companys proprietary platform technology, Trappsol Cyclo.
  • This collaboration is an important strategic step forward in understanding the potential and expected broad utility of our validated platform technology.
  • We are delighted to have Cyclo Therapeutics on-board during our therapeutics discovery and innovation journey.
  • Wits Enterprise is a world-class organization and the go-to platform for Wits researchers needing support to capitalize their knowledge and research.

Molina Healthcare of California and Healthcare in Action Support L.A. County’s Growing Homeless Population

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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Molina Healthcare of California (Molina) has partnered with Healthcare in Action , a non-profit member organization of The SCAN Group , to provide health care and support to Molina members currently experiencing homelessness.

Key Points: 
  • Molina Healthcare of California (Molina) has partnered with Healthcare in Action , a non-profit member organization of The SCAN Group , to provide health care and support to Molina members currently experiencing homelessness.
  • Molina and Healthcare in Action are identifying homeless members currently in hospitals, emergency rooms, recuperative care, and skilled nursing facilities, and offering them the option to sign up for Healthcare in Actions primary care services.
  • Healthcare in Action was launched by SCAN in January 2022 amid growing recognition that health care and homelessness are inextricably intertwined.
  • About Molina Healthcare of California:
    Molina Healthcare of California has been providing government-funded care for over 40 years.

HEINEKEN USA Partners with Black Ambition to Support Minority Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HEINEKEN USA and Black Ambition, a non-profit created by Pharrell Williams to close the opportunity and wealth gap by supporting Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, today announced a partnership to provide funding and mentorship opportunities to Black and Latinx founders across the US. The partnership builds upon HEINEKEN USA's responsible stewardship commitment to support the economic development and empowerment of underrepresented and under-resourced communities.

Key Points: 
  • As the sole beverage and alcohol sponsor, HEINEKEN USA will bolster Black Ambition's vision through financial and event support, as well as through unique content and personalized executive coaching sessions for founders in the Black Ambition network.
  • In addition to a monetary donation, HEINEKEN USA will lead a Learning Lab Series that leverages HEINEKEN USA expertise to discuss building an innovative and category-defining business.
  • Additionally, HEINEKEN USA will sponsor Black Ambition's podcast and the "Decode the Encoded" speaker series to discuss practical problems that founders face.
  • The opportunity for our entrepreneurs to have access, mentorship and strategic support from the HEINEKEN USA team will be extremely valuable along their entrepreneurial journey," said Felecia Hatcher, CEO of Black Ambition.