News by subject: ASI

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...

Hennessy, the world's best-selling Cognac, today announced a limited edition Hennessy X.O 49 Commemorative Cocktail Set to celebrate the odyssey and accomplishment of the first Black and South Asian American Madam Vice President of the U.S. and the...

Ric Edelman, Distinguished Lecturer at Rowan University and one of the most acclaimed financial advisors in the nation, today released a proposal that eliminates poverty in retirement for all future generations of Americans. Called RISE (Retirement...

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...

Talent cultivation is the single most important factor in the on-going success of FinTech development in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong FinTech Week, Calvin Choi, Chairman and CEO of AMTD Group, was invited to join a panel discussion on this topic as the...

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Caesars Entertainment, Inc. ("Caesars Entertainment," "Caesars" or the "Company"), the largest gaming and entertainment company in the U.S., today shares prestigious recognition for its leadership and efforts in corporate social responsibility. In an...

More than one-fourth of American workers remain without a job that lifts them above the poverty level, presenting a major challenge for the new Congress and the Biden Administration, according to the latest analysis of the country's unemployment rate...

China is not only the country of the largest population on earth, but also the country with the fastest aging population. China.org.cn presents stories of a unique choir for Latin American music of Chinese seniors.   In...

Six members of Health Center Partners of Southern California (HCP) received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), and the Office of Minority Health (OMH) a combined total of more...

PRO Unlimited, the pioneer and leading modern workforce management solution provider in the industry, announced today an exclusive partnership with Eightfold AI, a talent intelligence pioneer and leader. Under the terms of the partnership, PRO will...

MVP (Momentum & Value for People of Color), a new nonprofit, announces the organization's official launch. MVP was founded to create a movement that helps young Black, Asian and Hispanic individuals develop leadership skills to generate life changing...

To support medical frontliners during the recent COVID surge, Island Pacific delivered Filipino food to Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park ER Unit and St. John's Health Center Santa Monica ICU Department. Island Pacific learned that medical staffs that...

Today, Disney+ announces that the U.S. premiere of "My Music Story: YOSHIKI'' will debut on Friday, February 5th. YOSHIKI is the internationally-renowned rock star, named "one of the most influential composers in Japanese history." In the Disney+...

Curiosity and allyship drive inclusion for people of color in the workplace, according to a new study from Catalyst. Conversely, the study, "Allyship and Curiosity Drive Inclusion for People of Color at Work," cautions senior leaders to avoid...

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced that it will not hold "The International Chinese New Year Night Parade" on the first day of the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) as in previous years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite no physical...

On his first day in office, President Joe Biden took executive action to advance a racial equity agenda that aligns with U.S. Conference of Mayors' (USCM) priority initiatives of dismantling systemic racism and ensuring the human and civil rights of...

Mirimus, Inc., a leader in conducting high-volume, high-quality PCR testing, today announced a partnership with the Rotary Club of Chinatown to enable businesses operating in Manhattan's Chinatown neighborhood to conduct weekly COVID-19 monitoring of...

G/O Media, one of the leading digital publishers in the country, announced today the promising outlook for the business in 2021. Operating profitably for the second half of 2020, a year which ravaged much of the media landscape, G/O Media remains...

Students at Golden Gate University School of Law proudly launched the GGU Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Social Justice Law Journal on Monday, the first online-only journal at the school and one of just a handful of social justice-oriented law journals...

The year 2020 coupled with recent events at the U.S. Capitol building have continued to shed light on the serious and deeply rooted realities of inequity, systemic racism and bias in this country. As citizens react to and demand immediate solutions,...

Forward Vision Marketing, a full-service B2B agency that specializes in the marketing of technology products and services, has joined the Asian Chamber of Texas (ACT), aligning itself more closely with a large portion of its client base. Founded in...

Munch Addict, a popular subscription-based snack service that sources treats from around the world delivered to your door, today announced the launch of their newest box, the Korea Box. This box includes the tastiest, most delicious, Korean snacks...

MediaVillage founder Jack Myers wants you to watch, listen, and learn from his team of over 30 journalists and columnists creating content on diversity and marketing topics for the media, marketing, advertising, and entertainment community. The...

Wilmington Holdings PLC is excited to announce the launch of one of the most original gift cards ever seen, the Lucky Gift Card. Uniquely, a Lucky Gift Card grants the owner free membership of a lottery pool forever. It's like a share of the lottery...

Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) begins trial runs of autonomous road sweepers on public roads to make the city-state cleaner and more...

SurvivorNet, the nation's leading media company for cancer information, is announcing a collaboration with NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center for "Close the Gap," an essential new media vertical on SurvivorNet.com devoted exclusively to...

The Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) submitted a comment letter in strong support of the Nasdaq Proposed Rule Change (a9SR-NASDAQ-2020-081) which would require Nasdaq-listed companies, subject to certain exceptions, to have at least one...

NTC, an international R&D focused pharmaceutical company headquartered in Italy, and Zhaoke (Hong Kong) Ophthalmology Pharmaceuticals Limited, having a fully integrated ophthalmic platform with strong foundation in eyecare, announce today their...

On Tues., Jan. 19, 2021, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will virtually host the fifth annual National Day of Racial Healing, an afternoon of essential and timely conversations about racial healing, equity and justice with leading advocates, artists and...

The latest results from the Henley Passport Index ? the original ranking of all the world's passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa ? provide fascinating insights into the future of travel...