News by subject: DEI

Businesses in rural British Columbia play a pivotal role in a strong and diversified economy by supporting families, and creating jobs and thriving communities. Community Future British Columbia (CFBC), along with its 34 member offices, understands...

Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future ("For A Bright Future," "FABF"), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged and underrepresented children, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the NAB...

Salad and Go, a one-of-a-kind restaurant concept on a mission to make fresh, nutritious food convenient and affordable for ALL, today announced it raised $238,300 for Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign through its April Guest Give program....

First Horizon Corporation  announced today First Horizon President and CEO Bryan Jordan has signed the Statement of Support for the Guard and the Reserve. The Statement is facilitated by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and has been...

All Canadians deserve equal access to programs, services and supports. The Government of Canada is committed to investing in programs that help remove barriers to accessibility, increase inclusion, and empower persons with disabilities to fully...

The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has activated its Natural Disaster Fund, established with support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, to provide critical aid to military veterans and military families in response to the widespread property damage,...

The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that Canada is barrier-free. This includes a fully accessible transportation system. This is vital to ensure that all Canadians, including those with disabilities, have equal opportunities to...

The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario are working to renew the relationships between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples in Canada based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership. Today, Wayne Smith, Chief of...

The B.C. Watershed Security Fund (the Fund) is launching its first phase of support for watershed projects and initiatives to help communities respond to urgent and long-term watershed needs. The Fund's first grant program application intake opens...

Canadians are calling for ambitious climate action that keeps the air clean while building a strong and clean economy for the future. Today, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of...

HERide, Atlanta's pioneering ride-sharing service committed to inclusivity and safety, is thrilled to announce its official launch at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, making history as the city's first female and LGBTQIA+ friendly...

Jade Araujo, an enrolled member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) in Massachusetts and a descendant of the Tlingit and Koyukon Athabascan tribes in Alaska, is the third person to have been awarded the American Indian College Fund Law...

Just days ahead of Mother's Day, we are pleased to announce a donation which will advance the health and wellbeing of women and children in our community - for generations to come. Trillium Health Partners (THP) and Trillium Health Partners...

Accushield, a leading visitor management system provider that elevates safety, security, and well-being for senior living, skilled nursing, and acute care providers, welcomes Perfect Pair, a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering...

Today DICK'S Sporting Goods and Nike announced their fourth annual It's Her Shot tour, which will stop in six cities across the country ?? New Haven, New York City, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Chicago, and Los Angeles ?? between May and October 2024....

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) today announced an expanded partnership with Bauer Hockey that will see the iconic hockey equipment and apparel brand become the first Official Jersey Partner of the PWHL, beginning with the 2024-25...

The Synchrony Skills Academy is partnering with The Knowledge House (TKH), a Bronx, NY founded tech nonprofit organization, to launch the Technology Fellowship which will offer data science training and career coaching to underserved adults in...

With the evolving employment landscape, it is unacceptable that there continues to be male dominated industries. This includes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) the construction and manufacturing fields. Women and...

Today, Social Innovation Summit (SIS) announced the initial two-day agenda for the 2024 event, taking place on June 4-5 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Chicago. The purpose-driven gathering hosted by Landmark Ventures will convene global corporate...

Sixteen outstanding youth from across Canada will be recognized by the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) during Canadian Innovation Week (May 13-17) for their problem-solving projects ranging from disability-friendly toys customized by 3D printing to a...

Pinnacle Group, the country's largest Hispanic-owned IT/professional staffing and workforce solutions provider, is proud to announce that it has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights...

tgin® (Thank God It's Natural), the beloved natural haircare brand, proudly unveils its latest product line: the Miracle Styling Collection. Rooted in the essence of wellness, self-care, and inspired by healthy hair rituals, this collection is...

Liberty HealthShare®, one of the country's leading Christian healthsharing ministries, today announced that it has enhanced its Liberty Assist sharing program....

Tamra Dale, former finance executive turned self-proclaimed family "CFO" (chief-flourishing-officer) to three kids, has had a challenging hearing health journey. "I started to notice my hearing loss in my early 30's, before I had children. The TV...

As Mother's Day approaches, it's not just a time for flowers and brunch; it's a crucial juncture for businesses to reassess their support systems for working mothers. Matt Holt Books is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Go Ask Your...

Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") today announced the donation of over $530,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. The donation is a result of a collaboration between the two organizations to create holiday-inspired t-shirts and pajamas...

The Department of the Army introduced its first-ever marketing campaign focused on Army Civilian Careers. For individuals who are looking for a career where they can have impact at scale, or those looking for a new challenge in their career, "Find...

Globe, a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, broadens the reach of the Hapag Movement, its advocacy to alleviate involuntary hunger, as it teams up with US-based non-profit Project PEARLS, opening up the program to a global...

The month of May is for moms at Natural Grocers®. The leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., treasures those we call mom?those who gave birth to us and those who fill that role regardless of the biology. Why limit...

Matt Dawson is attempting to become the fastest person to ever walk across the Mojave Desert. The Monster Energy and 5.11 Tactical...

If there's one consistent message to take away from Mydoh's Canadian Allowance Report, it's inconsistency. Canadian parents can't seem to agree on much when it comes to giving their kids' an allowance, including whether to give one at all....

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is urging provinces and territories to lower the start age for breast screening programs to 40 for individuals at an average risk of developing breast cancer. CCS is changing its position on screening to reflect...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 9:00 a.m. The Prime Minister and the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed, will co-chair the meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee. Notes for media: Open coverage for...

Budget Blinds, the top window covering franchise in North America, announces its continued commitment to safety and compliance with the latest U.S. regulations governing window covering standards. Effective June 1, 2024, all window covering products...

In Belgrade, capital of Serbia, a white and modern-looking building shines in the bright sun of early May alongside the Confucius street. In 2016 during his first state visit to the country, Chinese President Xi Jinping laid a foundation stone for...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 9:00 a.m. The Prime Minister and the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed, will co-chair the meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee. Notes for media: Open coverage for...

It takes a unique, special kind of dedication to become a nurse. For the nurses in First Nations and Inuit communities, it takes strength, resiliency, expertise, and most importantly, heart. It takes an understanding of the complex environment of...

On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, The Center for Discovery® (TCFD, The Center) honored Edward C. Sweeney, TCFD Board Chair, at the 24th annual Evening of Discovery Gala. The Gala was hosted by Mo Rocca, CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent, Humorist, and Creator...

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting an impact assessment for the proposed Great Bear Gold Project, a new gold mine located 23 kilometres southeast of Red Lake, Ontario. As part of the planning phase in the impact...

The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) will hold its Annual Gala and Leadership Awards on Wednesday, May 15th, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Washington, D.C. The program will celebrate the success of the U.S. Hispanic community and...

The Independence Fund proudly presents "Beyond the Call" luncheon, a fundraising event dedicated to honoring and supporting the Caregivers of our nation's wounded Veterans. Join the event on May 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Duke Mansion in Charlotte,...

Leading health care experts asked health care providers and policymakers to keep patients of all ages at the center of their decision-making process during the National Health Council (NHC) 2024 Science of...

Colonel (Ret'd) Nishika Jardine, Veterans Ombud, today released her letter to the Minister of Veterans Affairs on the fairness gap that may be affecting some Veterans and their relatives. According to the Ombud, Veterans Affairs Canada's (VAC)...

B. Riley Securities, a leading middle market brokerage and investment bank, together with B. Riley Financial (collectively, "B. Riley"), is pleased to announce that its annual Commissions for Charity Day will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024....

Recent vision loss can reduce people's ability to care for themselves, live independently and navigate their community. More than 7 million adults in the U.S. have vision loss and blindness and an estimated 93 million adults are at high risk for...

Many people including those experiencing infertility, single parents and same-sex couples, may choose assisted human reproduction, including the use of donated sperm and ova, as a way of growing their families. Today, the Honourable Mark Holland,...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently issued a decision to expand Medicare coverage for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HCT) for eligible Medicare patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), based on decades-long...

Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) today announced that students will have access to virtual health care through a partnership with Hazel Health, a leading telehealth provider, and Superior HealthPlan (Superior), the Texas-based...

PROJECT SLATED FOR SPRING 2025 PREMIERE ON PBS Nationwide Well Beings Campaign from WETA Leverages Power of Public Media, Engagement Partners, and Extended Digital Series to Highlight Caregiving Challenges and Advances "There are only four kinds of...

When it comes to health, women face unique challenges that call for unique nutrition. In fact, research has found that women face a higher risk of dying from heart disease than men,1 and may be at risk for other conditions such as hypertension,2...