News by subject: ASI

AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to newly compiled data showing a spike last year?in some cases by triple digits?in anti-Asian hate crimes in 16 of the nation's largest cities. The March 2 analysis comes from the...

Treehouse partners with youth in foster care throughout Washington state, providing access to childhood experiences and critical resources as they plan for their futures....

Direct Relief today announced the formation of its Fund for Health Equity with $75 million raised against a goal of $150 million. The Fund will be steered by an Advisory Council with deep connections and experience in communities in which the effects...

Findings from two national surveys appearing in the Alzheimer's Association 2021 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report reveal that discrimination is a barrier to Alzheimer's and dementia care. More than one-third of Black Americans (36%), and...

In honor of National Kidney Month which starts today, the National Kidney Foundation's (NKF) national public awareness campaign, "Are You the 33%?" enters a new phase focusing on the connection between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and kidney disease, also...

Dress for Success, the only global nonprofit employment resource for women, today announced the expansion of its annual Your Hour, Her Power global campaign with "31 Days of Women in Power." In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's...

Twenty years ago, Brian Cygan and his wife Gerianne founded The Exercise Coach to deliver maximum fitness and fat loss with just two, 20-minute workouts per week. The Exercise Coach began franchising in 2011. That same year, the couple established an...

In the course of pursuing the road to modernization in China during the past century, young people have always been an important force in realizing social transformation and national rejuvenation.   Chinese President Xi...

Community non-profit organizations, Indus Community Services (Indus), Punjab Community Health Services (PCHS) and the Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA) have partnered together to create Apna Health - a collaborative committed to the...

Meijer announced today that it will host a supplier diversity event in May, giving diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings for interested Meijer merchants. After meeting with nearly 250 diverse suppliers at its...

Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) today announced it has established the John Lewis Institute for Social Justice to empower a new generation to follow in the footsteps of the civil rights leader in building a better and more just world. The...

2021 has barely begun, and the largest teacher recruitment campaign to date for DIVERSITY in Ed is already underway. On Feb 1st, in honor of Black History month, DIVERSITY in Ed's publisher, Trina Edwards, launched an ambitious campaign with the goal...

Today, London Business School, one of the world's leading business schools, returns with a 10-week consulting style project for MBA students, designed to help an organization address a complex, cross-functional business challenge. Unique to this...

Today, the Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) hosts the first public meeting of the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC). RDDC seeks to address the pressing challenges faced by marginalized populations and identify potential solutions. Led by...

A toothy tune, a dental dish or a scientific smile? Anything is possible in Colgate's Bright Smiles Kids Awards, which will unleash the creativity of young people to inspire healthy dental habits and celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month....

Schweiger Dermatology Group ("SDG"), the leading dermatology practice in the Northeast, has launched a Skin of Color Specialty Clinic to meet the needs of patients with darker skin types. SDG has assembled a team of providers with the expertise and...

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) presented new ideas for overcoming inequality in oncology. The recommendations?developed...

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. , a leading supplier of innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today that it has shipped the second Purion XEmaxtm high energy evaluation system to a leading foundry in the Asia...

The Maynard Institute for Journalism Education [MIJE], a nonprofit dedicated to making newsrooms look like America, has announced it will hold its signature Maynard 200 fellowship program in 2021. The fellowship provides cutting-edge training and...

The Urban Health Report (UHR), a digital health and wellness hub dedicated to eliminating health disparities in Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) communities, launches with the UHR Holistic Health 100 list. The list of holistic health...

Baylin Technologies Inc.  (the "Company"), a leading diversified global wireless technology company, announced today that, as a result of its diversification efforts, Galtronics Korea Co. Ltd. ("Galtronics"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the...

Starz President and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch announced today the launch of the Starz #TakeTheLead initiative, a comprehensive effort deepening the company's existing commitment to narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences.  Starz...

Forbes Travel Guide, the global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, announced its 2021 Star Rating awards, honoring twenty properties, nine spas and four restaurants in the esteemed Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® collection. A team of...

English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) will accept applications now through July 8, 2021. EHLS is an intensive advanced...

Hennessy, the world's best-selling Cognac, will ring in the Year of the Ox with a virtual Lunar New Year event hosted by actor Henry Golding on Thursday, February 18. Centered around themes of hope and resilience, Hennessy's X.O OX Lunar New Year...

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced its first global fan-engagement programme, "Hong Kong Super Fans," to accelerate its promotional efforts as part of the post-Covid-19 tourism-recovery plan it has been developing over the past year....

The Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) is proud to announce 14 films in Official Competition to be spotlighted at the virtual festival taking place March 10 - 15, 2021. All films are Asian Oscar® and/or Golden Globe® submissions for Best International...

On the Spring Festival of the Year of the Ox, President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., on behalf of Kean University, extended warm greetings to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wenzhou-Kean University, Frank WANG, Chancellor WANG Li and all faculty...

This week, East Asian communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Ox ? a symbol of hard work, diligence, and perseverance. Lunar or Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring...

St. Joseph Center ? a Los Angeles non-profit dedicated to serving people dealing with poverty, homelessness, and health insecurities ? announces four new members to its Board of Directors. St. Joseph Center is leading the charge to increase diversity...

When Dr. Ines Poza began tracking minority representation in Super Bowl ads twenty years ago, she found something disturbing. "Celebrities aside, only white men, white women and animals were protagonists, with Blacks or Asians filling in about 10% of...

Note: All times local Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 1:30 p.m. The Prime Minister, joined by Minister of Health Patty Hajdu, will participate in a virtual roundtable discussion with healthcare professionals and advocates from across the country....

Note: All times local Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 1:30 p.m. The Prime Minister, joined by Minister of Health Patty Hajdu, will participate in a virtual roundtable discussion with healthcare professionals and advocates from across the country....

Asian Hall of Fame has appointed Noel Lee as chairman of its Global Council, a distinguished advisory board of high-profile leaders across industries. The Founder/CEO of Monster Products is a first-generation Asian-American from San Francisco...

Qurate Retail Group's QVC® US and HSN®, leaders in building brands through livestream video storytelling across multiple platforms, today announced plans to introduce more than 90 emerging brands in apparel, accessories, beauty, culinary, home décor...

The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is proud to announce a special 3-program series commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. The earthquake and tsunami claimed nearly 20,000 lives, destroyed...

? Bank of Clarke County, announced today the launch of the Banking on Diversity initiative, a minority business funding program to improve and develop local communities....

Dogness (International) Corporation ("Dogness" or the "Company") , a developer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of Dogness-branded, OEM and private label pet products, is urging pet parents to show extra love to their beloved pets this...

In response to an increase in aggression against the AAPI community - including the Jan 31st assault of a 91-year old Oakland man - G&B Digital Management Founder Kyle Hjelmseseth speaks out to condemn such acts of violence, urging immediate action...

The American Cancer Society today announced the Diversity in Cancer Research program, a permanent umbrella that will support the American Cancer Society's effort to foster a more diverse scientific workforce community. This has been made possible...

Sponsored by China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNPIEC), the "China Books Around the World" book sales event has been launched in the Chinese bookstores of 24 countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, the...

China General Chamber of Commerce - USA ("CGCC") today announced that it will host its 2021 "New Beginnings" Lunar New Year of the Ox Gala on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021. The virtual gala will be streamed via CGCC's multi-channel platforms,...

The Royal Mint continues its Sh?ngxiào collection to celebrate Chinese New Year with a commemorative coin celebrating Lunar Year of the Ox ? one of the most beloved and respected creatures in Chinese culture....

ConnectEO Network, a vetted digital community that connects entrepreneurs to opportunities, today announced its official launch out of beta. Leveraging unique algorithms, ConnectEO Network curates matches between entrepreneurs specifically tailored...

The Unit 5 of China's Fuqing Nuclear Power Plant, the world's first Demonstration project to adopt China's indigenous Generation III nuclear power technology Hualong One, also known as HPR1000, was put into commercial operation, China National...

The Boston Architectural College (BAC) today announced the launching of its bold new vision through its 'BAC to the Future' strategic plan. Through this innovative plan, the BAC's focus will be transforming current programs and creating...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a set of bold initiatives to address health inequities and racial injustice. The multipart plan features new charitable investments, including a grant program to support...

Guardant Health Japan, an affiliate of Guardant Health Asia, Middle East & Africa (AMEA) has announced that it has submitted its application to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for regulatory approval of Guardant360 CDx, a liquid...

As the Lunar New Year approaches, the U.S. Postal Service today issued a new Forever stamp honoring the Year of the Ox. The stamps are on sale at Post Office locations nationwide and online at usps.com/oxstamp. News of the stamp is being shared with...

Cantu Elevate, the latest initiative from Cantu Beauty, an award-winning multicultural hair care brand, and '25 Black Women In Beauty' (25BWB) has selected the winners of the beauty business accelerator: Alicia Scott of Range Beauty, Arah Sims of...