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The Black Women's Health Imperative Celebrates 39th Anniversary with Series of Community Events

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Black Women's Health Imperative, founded by Byllye Avery in 1983 as the National Black Women's Health Project, announced a series of events to commemorate its 39th anniversary and renewits commitment to improving the health and wellness of Black communities nationwide.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Black Women's Health Imperative, founded by Byllye Avery in 1983 as the National Black Women's Health Project, announced a series of events to commemorate its 39th anniversary and renewits commitment to improving the health and wellness of Black communities nationwide.
  • "After two years of virtual anniversary programming, we're excited thatthis year'sgatherings will allow us to safely reconnect with communities and advocacy networks in person," said Michelle Webb, Chief Marketing and Communications Officerof the Black Women's Health Imperative.
  • About the Black Women's Health Imperative:
    The Black Women's Health Imperative is the first and only national non-profit organization created for and by Black women dedicated to improving the health and wellness of our nation's 21million Black women and girls -- physically, emotionally, and financially.
  • Our core mission is advancing health equity and social justice for Black women, across their lifespan, through policy, advocacy, education, research, and leadership development.

Developmental Pathways Hosts Event at Brewability and Partners with Community Advocates to Encourage People with Disabilities to Vote

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Developmental Pathways (DP) is teaming up with Brewability, a pizzeria and brewery that primarily employs individuals with developmental disabilities, to host the "My Vote Matters" music video premiere party on Thursday, Sept. 15. This summer, DP partnered with community advocate, Jim Brennan, to create a parody sing-along music video to raise awareness about the importance of voting. The video is complete, and we're excited to share it.

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  • The event will take place at Brewability at 3445 S Broadway, Englewood, CO, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 15.
  • Jim, Ian, community members, performers, and staff met at the DP office in Aurora this summer to film the video.
  • "We're excited to host the "My Vote Matters"premiere to help empower individuals with disabilities to vote on the issues that matter most to them."
  • Founded by a former special education teacher, Brewability is a brewery and pizzeria staffed primarily by people with developmental disabilities.

Momentum Worldwide Forms Global Partnership with TRACE for Sustainability Goals

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Monday, March 14, 2022

NEW YORK, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global experiential advertising agency Momentum Worldwide has formed the first global partnership with isla—the event industry's sustainability body, to roll out TRACE, a real-time carbon impact tool for physical and virtual experiences—as part of its increased sustainable action plan. The digital platform will help measure, reduce and report the business' carbon footprint.

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  • NEW YORK, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global experiential advertising agency Momentum Worldwide has formed the first global partnership with islathe event industry's sustainability body, to roll out TRACE, a real-time carbon impact tool for physical and virtual experiencesaspart of its increased sustainable action plan.
  • The global partnership will see Momentum Worldwide partner with isla to deploy the digital tool beyond its current application in the UK.
  • Every project (live, virtual and shopper) delivered by Momentum Worldwide around the globe will be tracked in TRACE.
  • As part of Momentum Worldwide's move to sustainability, Global Sustainability Director Selina Donald oversees "Make It Matter," the agency's formalized plan for climate action.