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M Squared Associates Providing Financial Support for Social Justice Initiatives

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Social inequality, Community organizing, Justice, Social justice, Social liberalism, Activism, Articles, Politics

Our activism groups will also focus on providing financial support to external organizations, initiatives and programs dedicated to racial justice, eliminating racial disparities and fighting inequitable outcomes.

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  • Our activism groups will also focus on providing financial support to external organizations, initiatives and programs dedicated to racial justice, eliminating racial disparities and fighting inequitable outcomes.
  • M Squared will provide support to outside organizations through a $100,000 Social Justice Fund, to be distributed among the following organizations:
    All Stars Project NY & NJ (New York, New Jersey)
    Racism and inequitable treatment are everyone's problem.
  • Requests for additional information about M Squared Associates' social justice initiatives can be sent to [email protected] or by calling 347-536-4640 directly.
  • For more information about M Squared Associates, visit www.msquaredassociates.com
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Author Loleta Jameson's new book "A Pig for a Pig: A True Story of a Working-Class Hero" is a lighthearted tale of civil disobedience and principled protest

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Loleta, Justice

The author writes, "Do you feel powerless against the government?

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  • The author writes, "Do you feel powerless against the government?
  • Are you sick of being forced to agree with terms and conditions you don't even agree with?
  • This is the story of a man who had the common sense to question and the will to fight for a small piece of justice.
  • Published by Page Publishing, Loleta Jameson's engrossing book is a charming uniquely American tale inspired by a true story.

UIC Law Features Dr. Karen Korematsu and Dean L. Song Richardson for Constitution Day Events

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Internment of Japanese Americans, Fred Korematsu, Executive order, Human rights, Justice, 20th century in the United States, Korematsu v. United States, Fred T. Korematsu Institute for Civil Rights and Education

Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of Constitution Day, UIC Law in Chicago featured Dr. Karen Korematsu, Founder and Executive Director of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, and L. Song Richardson, Dean and Chancellors Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, during separate events.

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  • Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of Constitution Day, UIC Law in Chicago featured Dr. Karen Korematsu, Founder and Executive Director of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, and L. Song Richardson, Dean and Chancellors Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, during separate events.
  • Dr. Karen Korematsu is the daughter of the late civil rights icon, Fred Korematsu.
  • Fred Korematsu was convictedforrefusingto comply withExecutive Order 9066, which called for the relocation and detention of Japanese Americans during WWII.
  • Since her fathers passing in 2005, Dr. Karen Korematsu has carried on his legacy as a public speaker, educator and civil rights advocate.

ascena retail group Achieves Important Milestones in Restructuring Process

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Monday, September 21, 2020
Ascena Retail Group, Retailers, Retailing, Companies, Ann Inc., Justice, Lane Bryant, More

Gary Muto, Chief Executive Officer of ascena, stated, We are extremely pleased to have reached such significant milestones in our Court-supervised restructuring process.

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  • Gary Muto, Chief Executive Officer of ascena, stated, We are extremely pleased to have reached such significant milestones in our Court-supervised restructuring process.
  • Additional resources for customers and other stakeholders, and other information on ascenas financial restructuring, can be accessed by visiting the Companys restructuring website at https://www.ascenaretail.com/restructuring/ .
  • ascena retail group, inc. through its retail brands operates ecommerce websites and approximately 1,500 stores (as of August 29, 2020) throughout the United States.
  • For more information about ascena retail group, inc. visit: ascenaretail.com , AnnTaylor.com , factory.anntaylor.com , LOFT.com , outlet.loft.com , lanebryant.com , Catherines.com , and shopjustice.com .

73 Percent of Business Executives Agree Companies Have More Responsibility Than Ever Before to Take Stands on Social Justice Issues, According to Research by Porter Novella

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Justice, Social justice, Social liberalism

Specifically, on the topic of racial equality, three-quarters (76%) of executives recognize business' role in systemic racial inequality mirroring the national average.

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  • Specifically, on the topic of racial equality, three-quarters (76%) of executives recognize business' role in systemic racial inequality mirroring the national average.
  • Even more (85%) understand their responsibility as business leaders to speak out about injustices.
  • Even as the majority of business leaders today acknowledge business can play a critical role in addressing the many social justice issues, barriers remain to further pursuing these topics.
  • As business leaders look to tackle tough social societal problems, they understand having a diverse and vibrant workforce is one step forward.

ADASINA SOCIAL CAPITAL LAUNCHES TO ALIGN INVESTORS WITH SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Justice, Social inequality, Social justice, Social liberalism, Articles

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adasina Social Capital (Adasina) an investment and financial activism firm that serves as a critical bridge between financial markets and social justice movements, today announced its official launch.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adasina Social Capital (Adasina) an investment and financial activism firm that serves as a critical bridge between financial markets and social justice movements, today announced its official launch.
  • Through partnerships with social justice organizations that represent the communities most impacted by systemic inequities, Adasina created the Adasina Social Justice Investing Criteria, a data-driven set of investment standards that reflects social justice values and supports progressive movements for change.
  • Adasina Social Capital (Adasina) is an investment and financial activism firm that serves as a critical bridge between financial markets and social justice movements for the benefit of people and our planet.
  • Adasina Social Capital is the sister company of Robasciotti & Philipson, a registered investment advisory firm with over 15 years of experience creating social justice portfolios for clients.

Settlement Reached In 2010 G20 Summit Class Action Between Toronto Police And 1,100 Mass Arrested Demonstrators

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Monday, August 17, 2020
Political repression, Criminal procedure, Expungement, Toronto Police Service, Mass arrest, Class action, Toronto, Crime, Criminal law, Justice

TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - After ten years of court proceedings and negotiations, the Toronto Police Services Board and representatives of about 1,100 individuals and public demonstrators who were mass arrested at the 2010 G20 Summit in Toronto have signed a comprehensive and unprecedented class action Settlement Agreement.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - After ten years of court proceedings and negotiations, the Toronto Police Services Board and representatives of about 1,100 individuals and public demonstrators who were mass arrested at the 2010 G20 Summit in Toronto have signed a comprehensive and unprecedented class action Settlement Agreement.
  • The Settlement Agreement also provides for the expungement of police records of those allegedly wrongfully mass arrested.
  • Under the Settlement Agreement, those arrested will be entitled to monetary compensation of between $5,000 and $24,700 per person, depending on their experiences.
  • Toronto Police Services objected to the class action proceedings in court, and class action status was not finalized until a police appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada was dismissed in November of 2016.

Mine! Mine! Mine! - New Study Indicates That Entitlement Can Lead to Dishonesty

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Saturday, August 15, 2020
Articles, Narcissism, Mind, Psychology, Entitlement, Self-esteem, Deception, Justice

A strong sense of entitlement can also be a powerful motive for deception, according to recent research conducted by Queendom.com .

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  • A strong sense of entitlement can also be a powerful motive for deception, according to recent research conducted by Queendom.com .
  • Their study reveals that self-entitled people may employ underhanded tricks in order to get what they feel they deserve, including manipulation and lying.
  • However, a person may also develop a strong sense of entitlement as a result of over-compensating for low self-esteem, abandonment, betrayal, or an injustice.
  • The company's research division, Plumeus Inc., is supported in part by Research and Development Tax Credit awarded by Industry Canada.

Public Safety Leaders Unveil New Alliance to Protect Public Safety 4.9GHZ Spectrum

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Crime, Justice, Law enforcement, Public security, Public safety, Articles

The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association announce the formation of a new alliance with the goal of protecting 4.9GHz spectrum for public safety use.

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  • The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association announce the formation of a new alliance with the goal of protecting 4.9GHz spectrum for public safety use.
  • Today, the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) in partnership with other associations and public safety leaders announce that they have formed the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA).
  • The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) is an alliance amongst the nation's leading public safety leaders and associations.
  • According to their spokesman Chief Kim Zagaris the alliance was formed to advocate for the protection of the 4.9GHz public safety spectrum currently being used by public safety nationally.

Progress Announces Participation in Tech Compact for Social Justice

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Monday, August 3, 2020
Justice, Social inequality, Social justice, Social liberalism

The signatories to the Tech Compact for Social Justice are doing just that while inviting others to join the effort, and Im tremendously proud to be part of the group spearheading this initiative.

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  • The signatories to the Tech Compact for Social Justice are doing just that while inviting others to join the effort, and Im tremendously proud to be part of the group spearheading this initiative.
  • To participate, companies have committed to change in three or more areas relating to diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
  • For more information on the Tech Compact for Social Justice, click here .
  • Progress is a trademark or registered trademark of Progress Software Corporation and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.