News by subject: DEI

The Kroger Co. today announced the launch of Kroger® Mercado, a Hispanic-inspired brand joining the retailer's Our Brands' roster of products exclusively sold at Kroger Family of Stores. Kroger® Mercado's expansive assortment now offers more than 50...

In response to the recent congressional committee banning books and resources for certain LGBTQ+ federal employees, the author of one of the listed books, Dr. Steve Yacovelli (a.k.a. "The Gay Leadership Dude®") has decided to give away the queer...

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Family Health Centers of San Diego, National Alliance for Hispanic Health, and Healthy Americas Foundation will host a health and wellness fair for all. ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!®, celebrating its 17th year,...

The annual event hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier will also award $3M in scholarships during its weeklong gathering. Ariel Investments CEO and Starbucks chairwoman Mellody Hobson to be honored with the 2023 ELC Achievement...

Rehs Contemporary is gearing up to open an exhibition featuring the latest creations of acclaimed Japanese artist, Mitsuru Watanabe. The exhibition will showcase a series of six captivating and thought-provoking pieces that reimagine and reinterpret...

Today, Jiffy Lube, an industry leader in vehicle maintenance for more than 40 years, announced the second annual fundraising event benefiting Meals on Wheels America and local senior nutrition programs. The Drive to Do More for Meals on Wheels...

Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG), which helps Veterans across the U.S. navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) disability compensation benefits process, today announced a new logo and brand identity that demonstrate the company's...

Peter Piper Pizza, the "food, family and fun" made-from-scratch pizza restaurant, is ushering in the season with festive deals and scary-good treats to celebrate fall and Halloween....

Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, today unveiled a new integrated brand campaign designed to help consumers understand Ancestry is so much more than family trees. The powerful creative shows how Ancestry not only helps people understand...

The 55th Barcolana powered by Generali sailing regatta, the world's largest, is about to kick off in Trieste on October 8, 2023. Once again, the event is partnered with illycaffè, the global leader in high-quality sustainable coffee, which supports...

The National Museum of the Surface Navy, founded aboard Battleship USS IOWA and scheduled to open in 2025, today named California State Treasurer Fiona Ma the recipient of the 2023 Freedom of the Seas Humanitarian Service Award. The award recognizes...

People are often familiar with the main themes of the Bible: to do the right thing, love one's neighbor, and to turn the other cheek. The new book, "Jessie's Corner," takes some of the lesser-known scriptures and shows how they can impact a person's...

As Halloween draws near, Upgraded Points created a spine-tingling study to determine which U.S. cities offer the warmest ? or chilliest ? welcome for wandering spirits. Evaluating the hospitality of 100 major U.S. cities, and considering...

NSI International, the maker of Laser X ? the #1 home laser tag system on the planet ? announced today that it has shipped it 25 millionth Laser X blaster.   Laser X ? available at major retailers world-wide, including...

On October 15, open enrollment for Medicare will begin. Millions of seniors in Texas will once again face the challenge of finding the right Medicare coverage, including the need to decide between Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans. While...

GradSchoolCenter.com, a website that identifies high quality graduate programs for students, has released its list of today's top graduate universities offering Online/Hybrid Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Programs. The Best Online/Hybrid Doctor of...

D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (d/b/a "Hepsiburada") , a leading Turkish e-commerce platform (referred to herein as "Hepsiburada" or the "Company"), today announced that Hepsiburada CEO Nilhan Onal Gökçetekin has been recognized on the 2023...

Postpartum Support International (PSI) joins the global community in recognizing October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This poignant month is dedicated to people who have lost a pregnancy or infant to miscarriage, stillbirth, Sudden...

Ink Different Tattoos is proud to announce its collaboration with the American Red Cross for the upcoming "Holiday For Heroes" campaign. This exciting partnership aims to honor and support our nation's heroes during the holiday season and beyond....

For the first time, Meijer is entering into the health insurance space through a new partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on a Medicare Advantage plan, called Medicare Plus Blue PPO + Meijer. The new plan offering will be available to...

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) SourceAmerica® recently commissioned a national survey to highlight the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce and the importance of creating additional...

Connie Health, the trusted Medicare advisory platform that older adults count on for their healthcare coverage, today announced it will offer its services in the state of Georgia, bringing unbiased advice on critical coverage, benefits and...

Make-A-Wish and BuzzRx, the only provider of free prescription discount cards benefiting nonprofits year-round, are celebrating ten years of partnership in support of children with critical illnesses. Since 2013, BuzzRx's generous donations of more...

The Russell Innovation Center of Entrepreneurs (RICE) today announced that they will receive an $800K grant from Walmart through Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity As part of Walmart's and the Walmart Foundation's commitment to contribute $100...

Aeroplan's yearly Points Matching Week in support of the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program...

Caring Transitions, the leader in senior relocation and transition services, continues to expand its compassionate reach across the nation with its latest location. Caring Transitions of Ambler is owned and operated by Brian and Jennifer Gallagher....

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announces that it will have six teams competing in the 2023 Rebelle Rally, double the number of participants from last year. Representing a wide range of professional disciplines and skills, the 12 participating...

The U.S. Women's Health Alliance (USWHA) is committed to transforming to a system that provides consistently high quality, affordable health care to all women through value-based payment models for maternal health. On September 21, members of USWHA...

Prytime Medical Devices, Inc. is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Cohen, Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Medical City Dallas, who specializes in women's reproductive health, particularly in cases involving placenta accreta spectrum...

Wirex, the leading crypto payments platform, is excited to announce the return of the Rising Women in Crypto Power List initiative for 2023 in partnership with The Cryptonomist, a major crypto media. The Women in Crypto campaign, now in its fourth...

Author George A. Peterson introduces mental health concepts to children in a fun and engaging way in this first book in the Wags Over Worries series, "Oh, Maya!" A Wags over Worries Series: Maya Meets Her Forever Family ($14.99, paperback,...

Today, in 53 communities nationwide, more than 50,000 participants and volunteers laced up their shoes and came together to run for all affected by breast cancer at the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure, raising $14.5 million. Funds...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Seniors Day:                                         "On National Seniors Day, we celebrate seniors and recognize their countless contributions to our country, our...

American Jewish Committee (AJC) has presented its prestigious Human Dignity Award to Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, one of the world's most respected Islamic scholars and a champion of religious freedom, peace, and enhancing Muslim-Jewish relations....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Women's History Month: "Canada's history has been shaped by trailblazing women who stood up to make real, positive changes to our communities, our society, and our country....

This evening, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in orange from sunset to 9:30 p.m. to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Note: After 9:30 p.m., architectural lighting will revert to blue-green illumination, to reduce the...

Today, the Québec government is marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, in homage to the victims and survivors of Indigenous residential schools and their close family members. The survivors' flag was raised this morning over one of the...

If you need someone to talk to, The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers support to all Indigenous Peoples. Counsellors are available by phone or online chat. This service is available in English and French, and, upon request, in Cree, Ojibway, and...

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) and The Hispanic Wealth Projecttm (HWP) today announced Deepblocks as the winner of the NAHREP REACH Labs Innovation Showcase which honors Latino founders disrupting real...

Note: All times local Northern Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan 11:00 a.m.  The Prime Minister will mark the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by participating in an awareness walk and attending local community events with community members,...

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is reflecting on the harm that colonization has caused for generations of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. It is a reminder of the important work that...

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an annual commemoration where we call upon one another to have a larger conversation about those directly or indirectly affected by the legacy of the residential school policy. The...

Moose Toys, an innovative leader in the toy industry, won two prestigious accolades, including Champion of Diversity & Inclusion for Art Director Brent Bell in the inaugural people-focused awards, and an inaugural Marketing Campaign of the Year...

Note: All times local Northern Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan 11:00 a.m.  The Prime Minister will mark the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by participating in an awareness walk and attending local community events with community members,...

Chinh H. Pham, shareholder and co-chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to the Boston Business Journal's (BBJ) 2023 Power 50: Movement Makers list. According...

We are proud to share that more than 200 students from 13 BASIS Charter School campuses have received recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). ...

In recent years, the Canadian public has become increasingly aware of the problem of Indigenous identity theft. At the individual level, this occurs when individuals falsely claim Indigenous identity to advance their careers and benefits. Indigenous...

Today, Robert Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced a federal investment of $50,000 to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind...

The governments of Canada and British Columbia along with the City of Vancouver announced combined funding of more than $91 million for a major affordable housing project that will build 154 new homes for people living and working in Vancouver....

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on Indigenous-led nature conservation initiatives. He will be joined by Sophie Chatel, Member of...