News by subject: DEI

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 8:40 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in the Intergovernmental Leaders' Forum that will focus on strengthening relationships with Self-Governing and Modern Treaty Partners from across the...

FuelCell Energy, Inc. and Toyota Motor North America,...

National charity Prosper Canada today announced renewal of a 3-year, $3 million sponsorship from TD Bank Group to expand the impact and reach of its Benefits Wayfinder, a bilingual online tool that simplifies the search for government benefits for...

DHGATE Group, the global leading B2B cross-border e-commerce marketplace, was showcased by the World Internet Conference (WIC) as an important case study in the organization's newly released "World Internet Conference - Collection of...

Viewpoint, the esteemed educational program hosted by renowned actor Dennis Quaid, is excited to announce a collaboration with Monterey Bay Charter School in California for an upcoming segment that will spotlight excellence in education. Filming on...

Today, Guitar Center announced the induction of four-time Grammy® winning guitarist Gary Clark Jr. into the retailer's iconic RockWalk. The private ceremony took place at Guitar Center's Hollywood location on Sunset Boulevard. Following the...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 8:40 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in the Intergovernmental Leaders' Forum that will focus on strengthening relationships with Self-Governing and Modern Treaty Partners from across the...

RUNWAY announces the launch of its first in-house integrated capital investment fund committed to investing $50 million into businesses, co-operatives, and grassroots organizations building wealth in Black communities in select regions* across the...

Today, Team Canada announced that three of Canada's leading corporations, Concord Green Energy (Concord Pacific), RBC and TELUS, will sponsor its historic bid at the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup and the UniCredit Youth America's Cup in...

In recognition of their remarkable dedication to fostering cross-border connectivity and enhancing mobility between the United States and Mexico with the project Cross Border Xpress (CBX), Mrs. Laura Diez Barroso and Mr. Carlos Laviada received the...

This week, during National Small Business Week, April 28?May 4, The New Terminal One at JFK (NTO) is celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and the vital role Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) play in the local economy and the...

Parkland Corporation ("Parkland", "we", the "Company", or "our") , today announced its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024....

Today, Team Canada announced that three of Canada's leading corporations, Concord Green Energy (Concord Pacific), RBC and TELUS, will sponsor its historic bid at the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup and the UniCredit Youth America's Cup in...

A subtle type of seizure goes undetected two thirds of the time in pediatric emergency departments, a new study shows. The work...

The National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO) held their 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat at the InterContinental Miami from April 25-27, 2024. This empowering event facilitated networking, knowledge sharing, and strategic advocacy for...

Asthma and allergy treatment has seen remarkable innovation in the last 25 years, but this progress is still not reaching everyone. On May 8, Allergy & Asthma Network is hosting its 27th annual Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill (AADCH) in Washington,...

With Diversity Equity and Inclusion policies, programs, and initiatives under the microscope of legislative and political pressures across the higher education landscape, Pacifica Graduate Institute ? with its motto to "tend to the soul in and of the...

As the aging network across America celebrate Older Americans Month in May, AgeOptions, the principal source of information about older adult services in suburban Cook County, wants to make sure that older adults and unpaid caregivers are aware and...

Surge Institute is excited to announce the opening of applications for its new 2025 cohorts in Detroit, Philadelphia and Chicago beginning May 1, with closing dates running from late June to late July. Aspiring education leaders in these cities are...

On Wednesday, May 1st, BIKE Athletic invited some of Broadway's finest men to Times Square to shimmy and shake, dance and disrobe down to their jockstraps in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Jockstrap and Jockstrap Appreciation Day. These...

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of...

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of...

This Mental Health Awareness Month, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is empowering people to have brave conversations about mental health, and to lean in and ask directly about suicide if struggles are not improving. With suicide...

For nearly eight decades, EBONY, the iconic and beloved Black-owned media company, has been the leading platform showcasing the excellence and brilliance of Black individuals in America and around the globe. And we are thrilled to announce the return...

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, and the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Kamal Khera, will host a National Air Accessibility Summit to contribute to making air travel accessible...

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total April sales of 31,125 vehicles, a decrease of 3.8 percent compared to April 2023. Year-to-date sales totaled 131,228 vehicles sold; an increase of 8.7 percent compared to the same time last...

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced a federal investment of $10,740 to the Calgary Life Church through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP). This...

As the number of women-owned employers in the U.S. surges, the woman-owned Law Office of Stacy J. Grossman PLLC is celebrating its 10th anniversary by rebranding as SGIP. The boutique's founder, Stacy Grossman, said that 100% of the firm's lawyers...

PROPEL Center, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub designed to support and advance the work of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide, announces the hiring of executive-level leaders and key program directors....

Nonprofit organization Children's Hope India (CHI) has announced the honorees for this year's Spring Luncheon which will be held on Wednesday, May 8th at Leonard's Palazzo in New York. The luncheon will benefit CHI's "30/30 Education Initiative"...

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire -- Asian Hall of Fame unveiled 23 Inductees who will be memorialized in perpetuity during multicity events in 2024. For the first time, New York City will host the Centennial Medal for Lifetime Achievement...

Pair Eyewear, the first direct-to-consumer customizable eyewear brand reimagining the consumer experience for individuals with glasses, is honored to unveil the fourth annual Love Wins Collection in anticipation and celebration of Pride Month in...

The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum announces its "In Her Shoes" honorees, celebrating remarkable women who have contributed tirelessly to the Dallas-Fort Worth community and beyond. In conjunction with...

The Walt Disney Company announced it will host "Portraits of Courage: A Commander's Tribute to America's Warriors," a special exhibit from the George W. Bush Institute, for a 12-month exhibition inside The American Adventure pavilion at EPCOT located...

WiseChoice Foods LLC, the manufacturer of the frozen pizza & snack brand WisePies Pizza, announced today the Spark Joy for Mother's Day fundraiser benefiting Make-A-Wish as well as food banks and family support programs across the country. Starting...

WHAT: To honor National Foster Care Month, Wendy's®, The...

March of Dimes, the leading organization fighting for the health of all moms and babies, today announced the...

The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC) honored Patricia Vila, president of Patty Vila Media (PVM) with the Communications Award at their annual Hispanic Leadership Awards on April 5. She was first recognized by the SFLHCC in 2017...

The Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT), a national business trade association comprised exclusively of approximately 125 chief executives from the leading design and construction companies doing business in the United States and globally, today...

Raptive, the creator media company, today announced Raptive Represents, a turnkey ad solution that unlocks direct access to premium, diverse creator media at scale. The company also announced a unique partnership with Media Framework's Media...

A survey conducted by MedStar Health found people could be overly confident about their ability to recognize the serious warning signs of someone having a stroke. The national survey of 1000 people found 64% of respondents said they were "confident"...

Don an apron and grab a tray, School Lunch Hero Day is on the way! From dishing out tasty meals and brightening lunchrooms with friendly smiles to encouraging healthy habits and helping their communities, dedicated lunch ladies and men show their...

Co?operators, FireSmart BC, and FireSmart Alberta have come together to recognize women who have contributed to furthering wildfire resiliency in their community, agency, or province through the Lynn Orstad Award ? Women in Wildfire Resiliency. This...

The Good and the Beautiful is kicking off its free and highly anticipated Summer Reading Program, a nationwide initiative promoting a love for wholesome literature among children. Starting May 1, the company will distribute an astounding 100,000 free...

Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, releases their latest Diverse Intelligence Series report to kick-off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The report titled, Reaching Asian American Audiences: Understanding...

The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, and Deborah Lyons, Canada's Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, issued the following statement on the occasion of...

The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, released The 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People, representing the experiences of more than 18,000...

Visionary multicultural marketer, Sharifa Khan is innovating again, as her agency, Balmoral launches The Multicultural Marketing Podcast ? a first of its kind in Canada, designed to build "bridges of understanding" between mainstream marketers and...

Happy Asian Heritage Month Canada! This year's theme for Asian Heritage Month is Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future: Amplifying Asian Canadian Legacy. In total, about 20 percent of Canadians can trace their ancestry back to more than 50...

Kyte Baby, the leading brand in bamboo sleepwear for babies and children in the United States, announced its expansion to the United Kingdom, where it is opening a new warehouse for UK distribution.  Although the brand offers worldwide shipping on...