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While housing affordability concerns intensify throughout the U.S., the gap in homeownership rates between white and black Americans recorded at the end of 2019 is larger than it was over 50 years ago. At the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.,...

The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) will host its 2nd Annual Women of Color Connecting Summit at the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott Hotel on February 13, 2020. The mission of the Women of Color Connecting (WOCCON)...

Epos Now, a leader in cloud POS, trusted by over 30,000 retail and hospitality businesses with offices in both the USA and UK today announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Epos Systems Pty, one of Australia's leading POS...

On Sept. 20, 2019, People's Daily Online West USA released a documentary about the first Cold War-era store in the United States that sold Chinese products. Looking back over the past 40 years between China and USA, the story behind the bookstore is...

Michele Norris, acclaimed journalist, author, and social advocate, will moderate a panel discussion focusing on social justice at the NAFSA 2020 Annual Conference & Expo in St. Louis, Missouri. The panel, which will be held on May 27, 2020, will...

One year after the Plante administration's refusal to deploy body-worncameras for SPVM officers, a coalition of elected municipal representatives and community groups is returning to the table to demand the rapid implementation of body cams in the...

While many renters aspire to be homeowners and are saving toward that end, others choose renting as a lifestyle choice, saying it better suits them or makes them more able to chase career opportunities.  But the cost to move into an apartment depends...

W Hotel Hollywood Pop-Up: Thursday, February 13, 7-11pmMASH Gallery Opening Reception: Saturday, February 15, 7-10pmExhibition Dates: February 15 - March 22, 20201325 Palmetto Street, Los Angeles MASH Gallery is pleased to present À GOGO, in...

Note: All times local   Scarborough, Ontario    10:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a Lunar New Year celebration, and will deliver brief remarks. Casa Deluz1571 Sandhurst Circle    Notes for media: Open coverage for remarks Media are...

Note: All times local   Scarborough, Ontario    10:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a Lunar New Year celebration, and will deliver brief remarks. Casa Deluz1571 Sandhurst Circle    Notes for media: Open coverage for remarks Media are...

Rock star and composer YOSHIKI continues his latest string of chart-topping hits with his newest song "Imitation Rain," which was written and produced for the SixTONES, a new Japanese vocal group gaining international buzz as the "next BTS."...

South Florida PBS, the state's largest public media company, is launching its third year of working with emerging filmmakers. As part of its innovative film-maker initiative, SFPBS provides mentors and professional feedback to emerging film makers...

Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-LA) has launched a nationwide search for a new Chief Executive Officer. The search is a first for the organization, which was previously led by civil rights leader and attorney...

Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced a donation of 250,000 medical-grade respiratory masks to address medical supply shortages in China. The masks will be provided to local health officials battling the spread of the coronavirus in Wuhan City, Hubei...

The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) will host its 2nd Annual Women of Color Connecting Summit at the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott Hotel on February 13, 2020. The mission of the Women of Color Connecting (WOCCON)...

What was it like when the first international students from the People's Republic of China came to the United States 40 years ago? Dr. Thomas Fingar, who oversaw receiving overseas students at that time, discusses with People's Daily Online West USA...

Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. today announced that its' subsidiary Star brite, Inc product PERFORMACIDE® is registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a virucide effective against coronavirus, when used as directed. Coronavirus has...

Hahn & Hahn Litigation Partner D. Jason Lyon has been named a Top Minority Attorney by Los Angeles Business Journal. The annual roundup is a Who's Who of LA's most influential diverse lawyers. Lyon, a litigator whose practice emphasizes complex...

Recently, the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus originating in Wuhan, Hubei province, has seen public health emergency responses and travel restrictions come into force across Mainland China, as well as growing concern among travellers...

Recently, the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus originating in Wuhan, Hubei province, has seen public health emergency responses and travel restrictions come into force across Mainland China, as well as growing concern among travellers...

Global staffing firm Robert Half announced today it was recognized by Forbes, Bloomberg and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for its inclusion and diversity programs and efforts. Robert Half was named on Forbes'...

Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released its annual ranking of state charter school laws, Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws, Eleventh Edition in conjunction with National School Choice...

A cross-country team of veteran women journalists announced today the launch of The 19th, www.19thnews.org, a new nonprofit, nonpartisan national newsroom that will deeply cover the intersection of gender, politics and policy. Its mission is to...

The Financial Times today released its annual global MBA ranking and the China Europe International Business School's MBA programme has again ranked fifth globally and first in Asia. The achievement follows that of CEIBS' Global EMBA programme, which...

Many Canadians across the country will gather with family and friends to celebrate Lunar New Year. They will welcome the arrival of the Year of the Rat, which symbolizes prosperity, intelligence and energy. Lunar New Year?also known as Chinese New...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Korean New Year, also known as Seollal: "Today, Korean communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate Korea's Lunar New Year. "A time of family and tradition,...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Vietnamese New Year: "Over the coming days, Vietnamese communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate T?t Nguyên ?án, the Lunar New Year, and welcome the Year...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival: "This week, Chinese communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate the Spring Festival and welcome the...

Professor John Sexton, a U.S. national, who served as the fifteenth President of New York University (NYU) and whose vision and leadership led to the creation of New York University Shanghai and Abu Dhabi campuses, will be the Commencement Speaker at...

Chinese officials have requested the temporary closing of all indoor activities with 100 or more people to stem the coronavirus outbreak. In the interest of safety for its audience members and employees, Cirque du Soleil will thus be cancelling all...

The International Day of the Endangered Lawyer ? January 24 of each year, is a time to reflect on the work of the members of the legal professions who face persecution, physical danger and reprisal for defending and advocating for the rights of the...

Highlights: 4 out of 5 Asia Pacific banks (78%) say the introduction of real-time payments platforms in their country has resulted in increased fraud losses Additional identity and authentication technologies are needed with social engineering named...

McDonald's today announced the launch of a new career exploration mobile application called Archways to Careers that will help restaurant employees nationwide maximize education benefits and take the next step in their professional journey? whether...

Sempra Energy  was recognized by three organizations this week for its diversity and inclusion practices. The company was named a "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign, receiving a perfect score on the organization's...

On Saturday, January 25, 2020, "It's Our Turn: Young Women's Conference at Brentwood School" will include presentations and panel discussions by an impressive range of female leaders who will address topics relevant to young women in the process of...

The Royal Mint marks the start of a new Lunar cycle in 2020 with the first sign of the calendar ? the Rat. Since 2014, The Royal Mint have celebrated this ancient Chinese custom by marking each Zodiac symbol on a coin as part of The Sh?ngxiào...

Today, more than 1,500 people tuned in to a livestream as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation hosted their fourth annual celebration of the National Day of Racial Healing. The program featured Kellogg Foundation President and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron,...

The third session of the Sixth People's Congress of Hainan Province opened in Haikou on January 16. According to Shen Xiaoming, governor of Hainan Province, in his government work report, the GDP of Hainan Province is estimated to increase by 5.8...

The Okinawa Association of America, Inc. (OAA), the largest organization in the continental US promoting Okinawan culture, is proud to announce the date and venue for the much anticipated BEGIN band concert.  The exclusive event by the renowned...

A Chinese delegation from China International Import Expo (CIIE) held a presentation conference in Rabat, the capital city of Morocco, in the afternoon of January 15 (local time) to attract more Moroccan companies to join the third session of CIIE....

As the Year of the Rat kicks off a new 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is going to celebrate Chinese New Year in a brand new way ? the "Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Carnival."...

Canada Post has issued two stamps celebrating the Year of the Rat ? representing the first year in the Lunar New Year cycle and the final issue in a second 12-year series honouring the annual festival. The Year of the Rat begins on January 25,...

With Lunar New Year on the horizon, Vancouverites are eagerly preparing for new beginnings and getting ready to ring in the Year of the Rat? the first of all zodiac animals that represents the beginning of a new day, signifying wealth and surplus....

New site aims to recruit and support minority and women dealers Site features stories highlighting dealers, awards, events and an application link to join the FCA dealer network FCA has launched a new Dealer Diversity site designed to support and...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Thai Pongal: "This week, the Tamil community in Canada and around the world will gather to celebrate Thai Pongal. "The festival marks the end of the harvest and the start of...

Two-time Academy Award® winner Denzel Washington will lend his talents and expertise to T.D. Jakes' International Leadership Summit this spring, a conference for visionaries, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, pastors and leaders from all over the world,...

Celebrating its 7th year, Chicago's citywide Chinese New Year Celebration returns January 24 ? February 9 with three weekends of cultural performances, colorful parades and special events to usher in the Year of the Rat. "The Chinese New Year of the...

Suji's Korean Cuisine, the first full line of premium Korean food to feature authentic flavors and restaurant-quality products made in the U.S., announced today its embarking on a significant milestone in expanding the retail availability of its food...

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) will host their fourth annual celebration of the National Day of Racial Healing. Elaine Welteroth will emcee the mainstage event, with Lindsay Peoples...

The Board of Directors of Ascend, a career lifecycle organization for Pan-Asian business professionals and executives, announced that Jeff A. Chin, Founding President, has completed his transition as President of the Board of Ascend and Ascend...