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Greenwood Announces Give Back Program, Donates $50,000 Total to The King Center, UNCF, NAACP, Goodr, and the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce to Uplift Black Communities

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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The program will now officially roll out to users everywhere following the company’s recent General Access launch .

Key Points: 
  • The program will now officially roll out to users everywhere following the company’s recent General Access launch .
  • “Greenwood has always been inspired by the spirit of early 1900’s Greenwood District, where recirculation of Black wealth happened every single day and Black businesses and communities thrived because of it.
  • Our Give Back Program is the latest way we aim to replicate this system,” said Ryan Glover, Co-Founder and CEO of Greenwood.
  • Greenwood’s Give Back partners were selected based on their continued ability to demonstrate the transformative power of commitment, passion, and innovation.

Technology and Social Media are Changing Recruitment and Diversifying the Workforce

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Human resources management has undergone significant transformations over the last few years due to the advent of technology, social media, and artificial intelligence (AI). These new tools have revolutionized the way businesses recruit, hire, and manage talent. Companies can now leverage these tools to make the recruitment process more efficient, cost-effective, and to diversify their workforce. For example, AI can analyze job postings and candidate resumes to identify language patterns that are more likely to lead to successful hires. Social media platforms have also become powerful tools for recruiting and engaging with potential candidates. Companies can use social media to promote their employer brand, showcase their culture, and reach a wider audience of candidates. One of the biggest advantages of these new tools is that they can make it easier for businesses to hire the right people. Automated resume screening can quickly identify candidates who meet the job requirements, while video interviews can give employers a better sense of a candidate's personality and communication skills. Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPDN), Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX), ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE: MAN), Kforce Inc. (NASDAQ: KFRC), HireRight Holdings Corporation (NYSE: HRT)

Key Points: 
  • Companies can now leverage these tools to make the recruitment process more efficient, cost-effective, and to diversify their workforce.
  • Social media platforms have also become powerful tools for recruiting and engaging with potential candidates.
  • Companies can use social media to promote their employer brand, showcase their culture, and reach a wider audience of candidates.
  • One way businesses can use technology and social media to diversify their workforce is by leveraging online job boards and platforms that cater specifically to underrepresented groups.

Technology and Social Media are Changing Recruitment and Diversifying the Workforce

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Human resources management has undergone significant transformations over the last few years due to the advent of technology, social media, and artificial intelligence (AI). These new tools have revolutionized the way businesses recruit, hire, and manage talent. Companies can now leverage these tools to make the recruitment process more efficient, cost-effective, and to diversify their workforce. For example, AI can analyze job postings and candidate resumes to identify language patterns that are more likely to lead to successful hires. Social media platforms have also become powerful tools for recruiting and engaging with potential candidates. Companies can use social media to promote their employer brand, showcase their culture, and reach a wider audience of candidates. One of the biggest advantages of these new tools is that they can make it easier for businesses to hire the right people. Automated resume screening can quickly identify candidates who meet the job requirements, while video interviews can give employers a better sense of a candidate's personality and communication skills. Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPDN), Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX), ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE: MAN), Kforce Inc. (NASDAQ: KFRC), HireRight Holdings Corporation (NYSE: HRT)

Key Points: 
  • Companies can now leverage these tools to make the recruitment process more efficient, cost-effective, and to diversify their workforce.
  • Social media platforms have also become powerful tools for recruiting and engaging with potential candidates.
  • Companies can use social media to promote their employer brand, showcase their culture, and reach a wider audience of candidates.
  • One way businesses can use technology and social media to diversify their workforce is by leveraging online job boards and platforms that cater specifically to underrepresented groups.

Professional Diversity Network, Inc. Expands Reach with New Partnerships and Announces Summer Hirefest

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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PDN has collaborated with Kappa Delta Chi Sorority and Lean In Latinas to launch easy-to-access job boards for members of these organizations.

Key Points: 
  • PDN has collaborated with Kappa Delta Chi Sorority and Lean In Latinas to launch easy-to-access job boards for members of these organizations.
  • The PDN partner network includes over 30 job sites and organizations supporting diverse talent.
  • “Adding Kappa Delta Chi Sorority and Lean In Latinas expands our reach in the Latina community.
  • After successful job events in Chicago and Boston, PDN is hosting six virtual, hybrid, and/or in-person career fairs for diverse professionals this summer.

National Civil Rights Museum Hosts its 6th Ruby Bridges Reading Festival

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Memphis, TN, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to partner with civil rights and literacy advocate Ruby Bridges for the sixth year to host the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival on Saturday, May 13, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Key Points: 
  • Memphis, TN, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to partner with civil rights and literacy advocate Ruby Bridges for the sixth year to host the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival on Saturday, May 13, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
  • The free festival celebrates Bridges’ legacy of advocating for equal rights, literacy, and tolerance by bringing together families across racial, economic, and educational backgrounds through reading.
  • “I am so proud of this partnership with the National Civil Rights Museum and the tradition we’ve built together of supporting the community and emphasizing the importance of literacy,” said Bridges.
  • “Community events like the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival allow parents and educators to acquire summer reading resources for enrichment opportunities that can impact tomorrow’s future leaders.”
    Over 10,000 children’s books are typically given away during the festival.

CLINIQUE WELCOMES MARSAI MARTIN AS BRAND AMBASSADOR AND PARTNER PRODUCER

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinique, the leading Prestige Dermatological skincare and makeup brand for over 50 years, announces actress, producer, and philanthropist Marsai Martin as its new Brand Ambassador and first-ever Partner Producer. Marsai joins the Clinique team to lend her personal vision to authentically support brand storytelling, photography, and more.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinique, the leading Prestige Dermatological skincare and makeup brand for over 50 years, announces actress, producer, and philanthropist Marsai Martin as its new Brand Ambassador and first-ever Partner Producer.
  • Marsai joins the Clinique team to lend her personal vision to authentically support brand storytelling, photography, and more.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Marsai as a Clinique Brand Ambassador and first-ever Partner Producer.
  • "I'm so excited to join Clinique as a Brand Ambassador and Partner Producer," says Marsai.

DYPER™ Launches Limited-Edition Impact Diaper Boxes to Benefit Various Philanthropic Initiatives

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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DYPER™ , the responsible diaper company that is on a mission to create the kindest diaper possible for your baby and their planet, has announced the launch of the DYPER Impact Box – limited-edition diaper boxes that give back to various causes.

Key Points: 
  • DYPER™ , the responsible diaper company that is on a mission to create the kindest diaper possible for your baby and their planet, has announced the launch of the DYPER Impact Box – limited-edition diaper boxes that give back to various causes.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230503005671/en/
    DYPER's first 'Impact Box' is in partnership with Hope For The Warriors (HOPE).
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    DYPER’s inaugural Impact Box is in partnership with Hope For The Warriors (HOPE).
  • DYPER is committed to giving back and has also supported NAACP, Fresh Start, Maggie’s Place and various Ukrainian relief efforts.

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids President Says FDA Must Finalize Rules to Prohibit Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars Without Delay - They Will Have a Profound Impact on the Nation's Health, Especially Among Black Americans

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ago today, the FDA announced that it was proposing rules to prohibit menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars – products the tobacco industry has intentionally marketed to kids, Black Americans and other communities at enormous cost in health and lives. The FDA's plan represents truly historic action to drive down tobacco use – the number one cause of preventable death in the United States – and, once implemented, will protect kids from tobacco addiction, advance health equity and save hundreds of thousands of lives, especially Black lives. Because of the profound benefit to our nation's health, the FDA has an obligation to finalize and implement these rules with utmost urgency. We urge the FDA to issue final rules by its own deadline of August 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers estimate that prohibiting menthol cigarettes would save up to 654,000 lives within 40 years, including the lives of 255,000 Black Americans .
  • In particular, the industry is peddling false claims that banning menthol cigarettes will subject Black Americans to more law enforcement abuse.
  • The FDA has stated , "Importantly, the FDA cannot and will not enforce against individual consumers for possession or use of menthol cigarettes or flavored cigars….
  • Black neighborhoods have more tobacco retailers, more advertising for menthol cigarettes, and more price promotions for menthol cigarettes.

PHH Mortgage Renews Partnership with NAACP to Help Homeowners Through Virtual Borrower Outreach Series

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PHH Mortgage, a subsidiary of Ocwen Financial Corporation (NYSE: OCN) and a leading non-bank mortgage servicer and originator, announced the renewal of its partnership with the NAACP to host regional virtual borrower outreach events for PHH Mortgage customers who are having trouble making their mortgage payments. Approximately 40 outreach events are expected to be held in multiple locations across the country this year.  

Key Points: 
  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PHH Mortgage , a subsidiary of Ocwen Financial Corporation (NYSE: OCN) and a leading non-bank mortgage servicer and originator, announced the renewal of its partnership with the NAACP to host regional virtual borrower outreach events for PHH Mortgage customers who are having trouble making their mortgage payments.
  • PHH Mortgage expanded its partnership with the NAACP at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to conduct virtual borrower outreach events nationwide and assist the increased number of struggling homeowners.
  • Since that time, and through 2022, the organizations have completed 145 borrower outreach events across 29 states to help homeowners in need.
  • The virtual events provide attendees with information regarding mortgage assistance options and feature speakers from a local HUD-certified counseling agency and PHH Mortgage.

American Water Recognized for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Leadership

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has been recognized by several national organizations for its inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) leadership, including:

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has been recognized by several national organizations for its inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) leadership, including:
    “American Water is proud to be recognized for our ongoing commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity,” said M. Susan Hardwick, president and chief executive officer, American Water.
  • 50/50WOB is the leading global nonprofit education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards.
  • American Water is among only 11 percent of U.S. corporations to have earned the 50/50 Women on Boards™ designation.
  • Learn more about American Water’s Inclusion, Diversity & Equity strategy here .