By Dianne Anderson Youth activists, students and staff keep the lines of communication open at Chaffey College’s second annual event, where the heart of the discussions focuses on possible solutions to systemic failure. “This is a project of great significance, not only for our students, but also for the community. We really focused on the bridge, the faculty, staff, students and the local community, both Black and brown,” said Taisha McMickens, Ph.D., Chaffey College professor of communication studies. On Wednesday, November 1, the “Black and Brown Minds & Mattering Conference” is open to the public, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00…
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WCU Stories October 11, 2023 By Julia Duvall Many students envision a sense of belonging as part of their college experience; a place that gives them a purpose, a group they can be a part of and share cultural activities they know best or want to learn more about. That’s where the Latinx Appreciation Student Organization at Western Carolina University comes in. LASO is to promote awareness within and outside of the Latinx community, cultivate campus-wide awareness of diverse Latino cultures, and create unity within the WCU community. “We offer different social, cultural and educational programs as well as fun…
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Women-Led Social Enterprise Pitch Competition Returns to Motor City for Its 5th Anniversary DETROIT, September 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 1863 Companiesan independent, Black-led national venture capital and business development accelerator, and Fund of the Ford automobile companythe philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, is delighted to announce the HI-HERImpact pitch competitiona shark tank-style social entrepreneurship pitch competition, returns to its roots in Detroit for his 5th Birthday on Thursday September 28, 2023. The competition awarded grants totaling more than $300,000 to various social enterprises led by women and based in Detroit, Miami, Washington, D.C. And Kansas City since its inception…
Firefighters use ropes to lift a kidney patient onto a stretcher onto a road damaged by a rainstorm in the village of Kala Nera, near Volos, central Greece, Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The death toll from heavy rains that hit parts of Greece and Turkey and Bulgaria rose on Wednesday after rescue teams found the body of a missing holidaymaker who was swept away by floodwaters that caused rages at a campsite in northwest Turkey. (AP Photo/Thodoris Nikolaou) ISTANBUL (AP) — The death toll from violent rainstorms that hit parts of Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria rose to 14 on Wednesday…
BizCare of Kansas City is committed to helping underrepresented entrepreneurs succeed. The City recently received two grants; $15,000 from the National League of Cities for its Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Cities grant to support Hispanic/Latino business owners and $10,000 from the United States Conference of Mayors for its Innovation Grant DollarWise. “Kansas City is a city of entrepreneurs and we are committed to supporting our local and minority small businesses, which serve our community every day and are so fundamental to our city,” Mayor Quinton Lucas said. “Latino and Hispanic entrepreneurs are vital to our local economy, but many continue to…
Having a problem viewing newsletter images? Please help us track down the problem.And you can read this newsletter on the Web instead. Good morning Wednesday morning, Evanston. Declan O’Leary, five, and his brother John Paul O’Leary, 2, go to the Evanston Fire Department on Saturday open day. “They are exceptionally attracted to fire trucks,” dad Joe O’Leary said. (Right now photo by Richard Cahan) Credit: Chabad of Evanston Facebook Evanston woman and daughter vacationing in Israel missing after Hamas attack and we fear having been kidnapped. Judith Raanan (left) and her teenage daughter Natalie were celebrating holy days and visiting…
Accreditation processJournalists wishing to cover the Committee (in person) are required to request accreditation before Friday August 25, by sending an email with their name and the name of their media outlet to:The Committee will also be broadcast live and will be available here.On September 11 (1:00 p.m. local time in Riyadh), UNESCO and the Saudi authorities will hold a press conference which will be broadcast online.The Committee will examine the state of conservation of 260 sites already registered on the World Heritage Listof which 55 are also on the List of World Heritage in Danger. From September 16, the…
DETROIT, October 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — National Entrepreneurs Association to Host 2023 Entrepreneurs and Small Business Conference and Awards Friday October 20th Since 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET in Hollywood Greektown Casino In Downtown Detroit. The theme of this year’s event is “Stand Out” and will focus on how business owners can use the latest resources and technologies to market, differentiate and grow. NEA Entrepreneurs Forum 2023 Since 2018, this event has provided business owners with a space to connect with peers, share ideas, and discover the latest trends in entrepreneurship. Through keynote speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions,…
President Maurie McInnis takes a photo with students during freshman convocation Aug. 23 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. Photos by John Griffin. Stony Brook University welcomed new and returning students to campus for the 2023-2024 academic year, with a variety of events and programs highlighting what it means to be a Seawolf. President Maurie McInnis presided over the freshman convocation Aug. 23 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium and the transfer student convocation Aug. 25 on the Staller Center main stage, noting that students are coming to Stony Brook.at a time of incredible excitement and promise. “In the past year alone,…