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Fairview Pharmacy Service Receives URAC Rare Disease Designation

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:30 GMT

Among the first pharmacies in the country to achieve this mark of highest quality

Among the first pharmacies in the country to achieve this mark of highest quality

ICMA-RC Rounds Out Its Consultant Relations Team with the Addition of Accomplished Professionals

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:13 GMT

Trio Tapped to Develop and Cultivate Relationships with Industry Consultants

Trio Tapped to Develop and Cultivate Relationships with Industry Consultants

FTI Consulting Appoints Healthcare and Life Sciences Expert Jason Shafrin as Senior Managing Director

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:30 GMT

WASHINGTON, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Jason Shafrin, Ph.D. as a Senior Managing Director in the Center for Healthcare Economics and Policy within the firm’s Economic Consulting segment.

THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND (TMCF) Launches the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:27 GMT

Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced today the launch of the newly created Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice. The Center’s mission will be to advance research on social justice, and to support change through new policies or programs that foster racial equity in America.

National Hemp Association Awards First Recipients of Social Equity Conscious Business (SECB) Badges

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:22 GMT

The National Hemp Association (NHA) Board of Directors established the Standing Committee for Social Equity (SCSE) in August 2020. The Standing Committee members Dozie Mbonu, Leo Bridgewater, Anna Chanthavongseng, Richard Cheng, Calvin Frye, Erica Stark, Ada Turner and Clayton Turnerhave been meeting weekly since that date. Passionate about capturing the state of cultural diversity, social equity and inclusion in our nation, they have created conversations of social equity and justice through advocacy and educational programs. As diverse and bold as the hemp plant is, this committee captures and embodies the plant’s symbolism and brings it to fruition.

The National Hemp Association (NHA) Board of Directors established the Standing Committee for Social Equity (SCSE) in August 2020. The Standing Committee members Dozie Mbonu, Leo Bridgewater, Anna Chanthavongseng,  Richard Cheng, Calvin Frye, Erica Stark, Ada Turner and Clayton Turnerhave been meeting weekly since that date. Passionate about capturing the state of cultural diversity, social equity and inclusion in our nation, they have created conversations of social equity and justice through advocacy and educational programs. As diverse and bold as the hemp plant is, this committee captures and embodies the plant’s symbolism and brings it to fruition.

UNCF CALIFORNIA OFFICES TO HOST STATEWIDE VIRTUAL GALA SUPPORTING HBCUs AND STUDENTS

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:48 GMT

Fundraising event honors notable corporations, individuals and recording artists who are advancing educational opportunities for young people

Fundraising event honors notable corporations, individuals and recording artists who are advancing educational opportunities for young people

NCLA Amicus Brief Says ‘Police Power’ Belongs with Arizona Legislature, Not with the Governor

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:31 GMT

Javier Aguila, et al. v. Doug Ducey, et al.

Javier Aguila, et al. v. Doug Ducey, et al.

Google, UNCF and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Announce Pathways to Tech Initiative

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:18 GMT

The joint initiative will provide opportunities for African American students to gain technical skills while pursuing careers in the tech industry

The joint initiative will provide opportunities for African American students to gain technical skills while pursuing careers in the tech industry

From Pandemic to Peace: Join World Leaders and 1 Million+ Global Participants

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:09 GMT

Building Partnerships for Peace Based on Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity, and Universal Values

Building Partnerships for Peace Based on Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity, and Universal Values

Beer Institute Releases January 2021 Domestic Tax Paid Estimate

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid shipments by beer brewers for January 2021:

Upswing Partners with UNCF to Support The Fund II Foundation -UNCF STEM Scholars Program

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:03 GMT

Upswing’s Partnership with UNCF Builds on Commitment to Remove Barriers from Degree Equality and Create a Connected College Experience for Underserved Students

Upswing’s Partnership with UNCF Builds on Commitment to Remove Barriers from Degree Equality and Create a Connected College Experience for Underserved Students

Pending Home Sales Retreat 2.8% in January, but Climb From Last Year

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:00 GMT

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K-12 Employee Job Satisfaction Plummets as Stress and Worries Increase Regarding COVID-19 Safety and Personal Finances

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:49 GMT

New Research from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence at ICMA-RC Examines K-12 Employee Sentiment on Key Job Issues Since Onset of Pandemic

New Research from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence at ICMA-RC Examines K-12 Employee Sentiment on Key Job Issues Since Onset of Pandemic

FTI Consulting Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:30 GMT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today released financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.

Watch: NCLA Case Video Reveals How CPSC Hides Safety Standards from Public Behind Paywall

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:43 GMT

Lisa Milice v. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Lisa Milice v. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Quona Capital selected for ImpactAssets’?Tenth “IA 50 Impact Fund” Listing

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:01 GMT

Industry’s searchable resource of impact investing fund managers sees record number of applicants and assets, reflecting innovation and exponential growth

Industry’s searchable resource of impact investing fund managers sees record number of applicants and assets, reflecting innovation and exponential growth

Bond & Play and UNCF Announce the ONE HBCU FEST Summit Series

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:45 GMT

The ONE HBCU Fest is a groundbreaking series of ideas summits that showcases next-gen African American innovators and entrepreneurs, promoting HBCUs as engines of economic growth for building equity and wealth in the digital economy.

The ONE HBCU Fest is a groundbreaking series of ideas summits that showcases next-gen African American innovators and entrepreneurs, promoting HBCUs as engines of economic growth for building equity and wealth in the digital economy.

U.S. Legal Cannabis Water Use to Almost Double by 2025

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:26 GMT

New Study Finds Water Use Efficiency Critical to Cannabis Industry Sustainability

New Study Finds Water Use Efficiency Critical to Cannabis Industry Sustainability

Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Survey of Economic Activity: Monthly Leasing and Finance Index

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:00 GMT

January New Business Volume Down 12 Percent Year-over-year

Join World Leaders and 1 Million+ Global Participants for the 5th Rally of Hope Online

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:42 GMT

Building Partnerships for Peace based on Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity, and Universal Values

Building Partnerships for Peace based on Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity, and Universal Values