News by subject: DEI

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...

Liberty HealthShare®, one of the country's leading Christian healthcare sharing ministries, today launched a new dental sharing program....

With one of the broadest selections of electrified utility vehicles in America, Kia America's efforts to inform and inspire consumers about the ease and advantages of hybrid and EV ownership continue at this week's Electrify Expo Phoenix at State...

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...

The vast majority of girls ages 5?13 experience loneliness?and the feeling intensifies with age. This is just one of the compelling findings from new research by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-serving organization in the world. The...

Body Boost Virtual Health is revolutionizing the way Virginians access healthcare with their comprehensive range of telehealth services. The online provider offers convenient and affordable virtual consultations for individuals and families across...

Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the North American Transactional VOD release of the groundbreaking fantasy Princess Halle and The Jester from writer, director and producer Christopher Lombardi on May 21, 2024. It will also have a day and date...

Author and World War II historian Douglas Wellman is noticing a shift in journalism today that he says, "is suspicious." In his newest book A Teenage Girl in Auschwitz: Basha Freilich and the Will to Live, Douglas Wellman says the way information was...

CONTROL GALLERY proudly presents EXHIBITION 012: Don't Stop, a captivating new exhibition by Brooklyn-based artistic powerhouse FAILE....

Signia's all-new Styletto IX and Insio IX hearing aids are now available to military veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as well as to active military members through the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and American...

Creative Happens, a leading event planning company in California, has taken the wedding industry by storm with its innovative and award-winning approach to planning and coordinating weddings that are as unique as the couples they celebrate. With a...

The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), a national nonprofit organization that works to create greater inclusion within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, today announced the launch of its third annual Creating Conscious Collisions Road Show...

The SissyMarySue Education Fund is thrilled to announce its upcoming virtual event, "Change the World the More We Care," generously supported by Macy's. This significant event will be held online on May 4 at 6 PM Central Time and will focus on...

Sonmore Financial is thrilled to announce that its founder, Matthew Benson, CFP® and long-time advocate with the Greater Phoenix Financial Planning Association, has successfully spearheaded a change to the income tax law, bringing significant...

Dr. Harvey Karp, pediatrician, best-selling author of #1 parent guides Happiest Baby on the Block & Happiest Toddler on the Block and creator of the SNOO, the first and only baby bed to receive FDA De Novo Authorization for its ability to keep...

Paulaner USA, the exclusive importer of the legendary Paulaner in the United States, is excited to announce its Big Cans for Big Heroes national campaign in support of Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization dedicated to building strong,...

The ReSound Nexiatm portfolio offers a full range of popular hearing aid styles proven for sound quality and hearing in noise.1ReSound Nexia styles include the smallest rechargeable receiver-in-ear available and a new wireless CROS/BiCROS solution...

Inspired by traditional aguas frescas, Frutitastm is a delicious new take on healthy hydration. Available now in three bold flavors, Mango Pineapple, Strawberry Citrus, and Coconut Lime, Frutitas infuses crisp water with real fruit and agave nectar...

May brings National Maternal Mental Health Month, World Maternal Mental Health Day (May 1), and Mother's Day (May 12), making it an ideal time to talk about perinatal mental health (PMH) and to educate mothers and the people in their lives about...

Sixty-five percent of people ages 18 years and older with hearing, speech, and/or language disorders say that they encounter stigmas, according to a new national poll commissioned by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and...

Reaffirming its commitment to support fuel cell and additional hydrogen-related products and technology toward a hydrogen economy, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA)...

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, Debt.com conducted a survey of 1,000 Americans to uncover their biggest money regrets. The results were eye-opening.   78% admitted to having financial regrets with 1 in 5 saying...

Watu, an asset financing company enabling entrepreneurs across Africa, has entered into a strategic partnership with Nodle (NODL), a global force in blockchain innovation, to develop innovative Internet of Things (IoT) services that leverage Nodle's...