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Climate and Finance Groups React to Biden’s Federal Reserve Nominations

Nov 23, 2021 06:02 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

Today, President Joe Biden announced the re-nomination of Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair, and Lael Branaird as Vice-Chair of Supervision.

Greater Chaco Coalition Celebrates New Path Forward For Landscape Protection

Nov 16, 2021 06:46 PM EST By Jessel Thomas

President Biden and Secretary Haaland offer new promise to finally address legacies of sacrifice zones and environmental justice for the Greater Chaco region.

Wednesday WildEarth Webinar 'is About 'Wolves: Fighting Persecution, Fostering Coexistence'

Nov 11, 2021 08:20 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

WildEarth Guardians, our allies, and supporters are fighting relentlessly on the frontlines to defend wolves and their rightful place in the wild.

Heinrich, Wyden Lead Introduction Of Pathways To Health Careers Act, Fight To Include In Build Back Better Plan

Nov 10, 2021 06:44 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

The senators’ legislation builds upon two-generation health career opportunity grants.

Statement by Administrator Guzman on President Biden’s U.S. Small Business Administration Appointees

Nov 06, 2021 03:50 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Experienced senior leaders will support Administration priorities to help ensure equity across SBA’s programs and outreach to millions of small businesses in 11 states.

AAPI Victory Alliance Applauds Negotiation of Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: 'Build Back Better Will Be a Victory for Climate'

Nov 05, 2021 07:48 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

AAPI Victory Alliance applauds tireless negotiations of the Build Back Better Act.

AAPI Victory Fund Congratulates Michelle Wu on Victory as Boston City Mayor

Nov 05, 2021 07:44 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu has won her election bid, and became the city's first AAPI and first woman mayor in over 400 years.

Changemakers Summit 2021 Featured in The Yappie for Efforts to Combat Bullying, Racism Against Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

Nov 05, 2021 05:16 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Act To Change was featured in The Yappie article earlier this week regarding their recent Changemakers Summit.

WildEarth Guardians Condemns Biden's Plan to Sell Public Lands for Fracking As Climate Hypocrisy and More Broken Promises

Nov 05, 2021 04:17 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Ahead of Glasgow climate summit, Biden administration announces plans to authorize more climate pollution. U.S. Bureau of Land Management continues moving forward with selling oil and gas leases on public lands in Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and in several eastern states.

Biden Administration Announces First Steps to Undo Trump Endangered Species Act Changes

Oct 31, 2021 08:28 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Two proposed rules would rescind Trump administration efforts to limit the critical habitat protections for imperiled species.

SBA Administrator Announces Grantees for Biden-Harris Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program

Oct 31, 2021 08:20 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

SBA said the Community Navigator Pilot Program will provide funding to 51 organizations that will work with local groups to connect entrepreneurs to government resources.

First Lady Jill Biden, Teen Vogue’s Versha Sharma, Activists Amanda Nguyen and Helen Zia Headline Changemakers Summit 2021 for Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth

Oct 27, 2021 09:10 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The Act To Change, Hate Is A Virus, and Stop AAPI Hate joined together on Saturday to co-host their first-ever Changemakers Summit designed to educate and inspire the next generation of youth leaders from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.

JPMorgan Chase, Mcdonald’s, PayPal, Sephora, Nickelodeon Collectively Donate $250,000 to Empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Youth

JPMorgan, Mcdonald’s, PayPal, Sephora, Nickelodeon Collectively Donate $250,000 to Empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Youth

Oct 21, 2021 08:51 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Act To Change, Hate Is A Virus, and Stop AAPI Hate announced the corporate sponsors supporting their inaugural Changemakers Summit 2021 this Saturday.

AAPI Victory Fund Endorses New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy for Re-Election

Oct 21, 2021 08:35 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

AAPI Victory Fund has publicly endorsed New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, who is running for re-election.

AAPI Victory Fund President Varun Nikore Joined SiriusXM’s Lurie Daniel Favors Show to Discuss Growing AAPI Electorate

Oct 21, 2021 08:18 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

AAPI Victory Fund President Varun Nikore appeared on the Lurie Daniel Favors Show on SiriusXM last week.

Soleil Releases 'Infatuated' Song And Music Video

Oct 15, 2021 07:07 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Fresh off of her joint album release with Smltwn EP, Soleil returns with a new single and music video, "Infatuated."

NALIP's 2021 Latino Media Fest Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo Begins October 13

Oct 14, 2021 09:27 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Media industry leaders will come together to celebrate Latinx contributions. The 2021 Latino Media Fest will kick off with opening remarks from Steven Spielberg.

Mark Strong’s Complicated Underground Life Continues to Spiral as 'Temple' Returns for Season 2

Oct 14, 2021 09:08 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

"Temple," named one of the "Best Shows of 2020" by the New York Times, makes its thrilling return to Spectrum On Demand on November 1.

Asia’s Hottest Rising Star Caelan From Boy Band INTERSECTION Releases His First Solo Single 'Forever With You'

Oct 13, 2021 09:10 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Caelan from Japanese-American mixed-culture boy band INTERSECTION has released his first solo single, "Forever With You," on October 8.

Naomi Sky Releases 'Heart on My Sleeve'

Oct 12, 2021 08:01 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Naomi Sky is back with a heartfelt new single titled, "Heart on My Sleeve." Similar to her earlier single this year, "With You," "Heart on My Sleeve" is a dulcet love song. "Heart on My Sleeve" is an empowering Dream Pop/Dance-Pop track that Naomi Sky lets her guard down on and belts out a powerful message in a fun way.

Steven Canals To Keynote 2021 NALIP Latino Media Fest October 13th – 14th

Oct 12, 2021 07:57 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) announced the second virtual edition of their annual Latino Media Fest, a 2-day celebration of Latinx industry talent, taking place on their virtual platform LatinoMediaFest.com from October 13th-14th, 2021. Registration is open for the two-day virtual celebration of Latinx and diverse talent.

U.S. Small Business Administration Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month With Virtual Event Featuring Administrator Guzman

Oct 12, 2021 09:20 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

In celebration of the National Hispanic Heritage Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold a virtual fireside chat to discuss entrepreneurship in the Hispanic community.

Andiamo Race Productions to Hold 4th Annual El Taco Run 5k on October 16

Oct 12, 2021 08:58 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Andiamo Race Productions, LLC is holding its 4th annual El Taco Run 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, October 16, at the Mission County Park.

Act To Change Commemorates National Bullying Prevention Month and Looks Ahead to Youth Programming Events in October

Oct 11, 2021 11:17 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

October marks National Bullying Prevention Month. Over the past year, Act To Change found that 80 percent of Asian Americans have experienced bullying, in-person or online.