Häagen-Dazs® Announces Limited Edition Ruby Cacao Collection in Stores and Shops

January 23, 2020

Häagen-Dazs® Limited Edition Ruby Cacao Collection includes Ruby Cacao Crackle TRIO CRISPY LAYERS and Ruby Cacao Ice Cream Bars in stores nationwide beginning March 2020.

OAKLAND, California, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Häagen-Dazs brand is bringing an intense new taste and color experience to its premium ice cream for a limited time. Consumers can look for Ruby Cacao Crackle TRIO CRISPY LAYERS and Ruby Cacao Ice Cream Bars in stores nationwide, while Häagen-Dazs Shops will offer ruby cacao sundaes, dipped bars and cones. The Häagen-Dazs ruby cacao collection is the first line of ruby cacao ice cream products in the U.S.

Like grapes for fine wines, cacao beans are influenced by the environment in which they grow. Ruby cacao beans can be found in Ecuador, Brazil and Ivory Coast. From there, the ruby hue and flavor are released during the bean’s unique fermentation process. After dark, milk and white chocolate, the ruby cacao bean is the most extraordinary discovery in 80 years.

“The Häagen-Dazs brand encourages consumers to indulge in the finest, and the ruby cacao collection is an extraordinary new experience for people to try,” said Rachel Jaiven, Häagen-Dazs Brand Manager. “The flavor is fresh, fruity and smooth with an aftertaste of berry and a hint of cacao. The brand has expertly paired ruby’s unique, delicious taste profile and intriguing color with decadent Häagen-Dazs ice cream, offering consumers a variety of ways to experience this exceptional innovation.”

The Häagen-Dazs ruby cacao bean products include:

Ruby Cacao Crackle Pistachio Sweet Cream TRIO CRISPY LAYERS: Crispy ruby cacao layers complement creamy layers of Häagen-Dazs pistachio and sweet cream ice cream to deliver a unique texture and flavor combination ($5.49 for 14 oz. container)
Ruby Cacao Ice Cream Bars: Sweet cream ice cream dipped in a rich ruby cacao coating with berry fruity notes ($4.49 for one box of three bars)

The Häagen-Dazs ruby cacao collection is making its way to freezer aisles nationwide now and will only be available through September. In addition, starting February 1 Häagen-Dazs Shops locations will offer delicious and eye-catching ruby cacao sundaes, dipped bars and cones. Visit www.haagendazs.us/shops to find the nearest location.

Visit www.haagendazs.us for more information on our new ruby cacao collection.

About HÄAGEN-DAZS
Häagen-Dazs® was founded by Reuben Mattus in 1960 on a passion for transforming simple flavors and the finest ingredients possible into an extraordinary ice cream experience. True to tradition, the original super-premium brand is committed to using only the finest ingredients in crafting the world’s finest ice cream. Today, the HÄAGEN-DAZS brand offers ice cream, non-dairy frozen dessert, sorbet and bars in more than 65 flavors available around the globe. For more information, please visit www.haagendazs.us. You can also check out the latest updates at facebook.com/HaagenDazsUS, on Instagram or Twitter (@HaagenDazs_US).

The HÄAGEN-DAZS® trademark is used under license. ©HDIP, Inc.

Häagen-Dazs® Shops locations will offer delicious ruby cacao sundaes, dipped bars and cones starting February 1, 2020.

The ruby hue and fresh taste of berry fruitiness is the result of meticulous selection and expert crafting of ruby cacao beans.

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HOLA! USA Shifts Strategy To Focus On Digital & Social Platforms And Maximize Its Reach

January 23, 2020

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NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HOLA! USA is ceasing print operations effective immediately to pivot its efforts, expertise and resources entirely on reaching affluent U.S. Latinas where they are – in the digital and social media spaces. As a formidable media player, the Brand will continue anchoring its first-rate marketing success to serve the needs of its blue-chip client base. While still producing original, culturally relevant editorial in English and Spanish, HOLA! USA will further expand its platforms by launching a YouTube channel and dedicated podcast later in the year. And, as the Brand ramps up resources, it will make additional hires in digital, e-commerce, video production and social.

“It’s an exciting time for HOLA! USA as we continue building our Brand, delivering premium content to our loyal readership, and evolving into new mediums,” said Sylvia Banderas Coffinet, Publisher/Chief Brand & Revenue Officer, HOLA! + HOLA.com USA. “2020 is equally exciting as it marks the year of clear Latinx influence – as a growing electoral force and as one of the nation’s leading economic growth engines with buying power set to reach well over $2.3 trillion.”

With an understanding of its thriving, tech-savvy audience’s behaviors and preferences – HOLA! USA connects with their readers’ passion for unique, culturally relevant, digital-first content. Reaching almost 2.5M unique visitors across HOLA.com sites, and over 3.4M followers across HOLA! USA’s owned and operated social media channels, the Brand captures the attention of and inspires its sophisticated online audience: 80% female, with an average age of 32 and HHI of $85k.

“Inclusivity, an accurate representation of Latinas in media, and creating a deeper connection with a Latina audience requires creating spaces – like HOLA! USA – to have authentic, in-culture conversations,” added Alex Traverzo, Marketing Director, HOLA! + HOLA.com USA. “Cultural relevance also improves ad effectiveness. Our Brand’s distinct equity, insights and unique voice positively impacts the branded content we create for our clients.”

Evolving is paramount:
As the online and mobile needs of HOLA! USA’s audience grows, so does the Brand’s attention and investment in this space – as well as its top-tier marketing opportunities. HOLA! USA will further expand its platforms by launching a YouTube channel and dedicated podcast later in the year.

Podcasts continue to rise in popularity and grow in listenership over the last decade, and YouTube is a broadcast powerhouse reaching this hyper-connected audience.
U.S. Hispanics account for 9% of monthly podcast listeners. In general, monthly podcast listeners comprise of 46% are women, and 41% of all monthly podcast listeners earn over $75K/year. (2019, Edison Research, The Podcast Consumer 2019)
Some of the strongest platforms for U.S. Hispanics are those that include video content, with 58% saying they used YouTube (over-indexing by 16%) in the past 30 days. (2018, Nielsen, Descubrimento digital: The online lives of Latinx consumers)

The Brand already breaks with industry norms by producing original, culturally relevant editorial in both English and Spanish – catering to the reader’s preferred language of choice – across content pillars that resonate with Latina content passion points (celebrities, royal families, travel, fashion, beauty, health, food).

In addition, HOLA! USA has brokered influencer relationships for its clients as brand ambassadors and as talent in custom white-label content. Leading companies tapping into its coveted audience include top digital spenders Estée Lauder Companies, Ulta Beauty, Sephora, MARS, Unilever, Target, Toyota, Porcelanosa, and Childrensalon.

About the U.S. Hispanic Market:
U.S. Hispanics are the prime driving force in the nation’s economy, leading the way in population growth, workforce participation rates, and purchasing power – accounting for nearly 30% of America’s growth in real income.

Consider the following:
(2018, Nielsen, Descubrimento digital: The online lives of Latinx consumers)

They are culturally connected, digitally empowered, socially savvy, super-cyber shopping consumers whose primary source for relevant, authentic content is digital.
60% of U.S. Hispanics were born or grew up in the Internet age, versus only 40% of general market, reflected in their early and avid consumption of digital entertainment.
Time spent by U.S. Hispanics on social media far outpaces that of their general market counterparts, 52% of U.S. Hispanics 18+ spend one or more hours per day (vs. 38%) and 24% spend three or more hours per day (vs. 13%).
In comparison to the general market, U.S. Hispanics are 38% more likely to stream music, 37% more likely to watch or download movies, 11% more likely to watch video clips on their mobile devices.

About ¡HOLA!:
Founded in 1944, ¡HOLA! Magazine has become one of the world’s leaders in its field. Its long history publishing the best celebrity and royalty photographs has made it an international icon for glamour, informative accuracy and good quality. The Spanish company HELLO! & ¡HOLA! Media, Inc. publishes 29 international editions in 10 languages across five continents. ¡HOLA! reaches 20 million readers worldwide, engages with 22 million unique monthly visitors, has over 12 million social media followers, and is seen by 14 million on its broadcast channel, ¡HOLA! TV.

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January 23, 2020

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Nedele Gonzalez’s New Book Para Enamorarme, Presents A Peculiar Way To Reflect And Express Our Feelings

January 23, 2020

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MIAMI, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Para Enamorarme, is a work written by Nedele Gonzalez. The author said about his book: “I have written this book with three different objectives: To make your son or daughter think and reflect; to tell another person in a peculiar way that you love him or her; and to use any of these works to get out of a certain situation that sometimes we, human beings, create without having the intention of doing so. Do not give up. Remember, what a person wants is not necessarily what others want.”

Published by Page Publishing, Nedele Gonzalez’s new book Para Enamorarme, is a compilation of small literary works full of messages of love and inspiration, that will help you overcome the different situations that are in your way.

Consumers who wish to strengthen their internal feelings, or who need motivating words to nourish the soul, can purchase Para Enamorarme in any bookstore, or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and time-consuming issues, and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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María Elena Maciel’s New Book Dolor De Madre: Una Historia Verdadera, A Piercing Tale Of A Mother’s Heartbreak After Losing Her Son In An Accident

January 23, 2020

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Dolor de Madre: Una Historia Verdadera was created by María Elena Maciel. María Elena Maciel is an author who hails from Tototlán, Jalisco. She is also a loving and hardworking mother.

María Elena Maciel said this about her book: “I write this book to share the experience my son had and to avoid another tragedy because of motorcycles.”

Published by Page Publishing, María Elena Maciel’s new book Dolor de Madre: Una Historia Verdadera will reach out to the hearts and minds of readers as they unveil a story of a mother’s pain following the tragic passing of her son due to a motorcycle mishap.

Consumers who wish to wise up for the safety of their loved ones on the road to avoid harm can purchase Dolor de Madre: Una Historia Verdadera in any bookstore, or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional New York–based full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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FIBRA Prologis Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Earnings Results

January 22, 2020

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MEXICO CITY, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR:

Period-end occupancy was 97.6 percent.
Net effective rents on rollover increased 11.0 percent.
Weighted average customer retention was 88.7 percent.
Same store cash NOI grew 3.1 percent.
Completed asset dispositions totaled US$72.0 million.
Completed asset acquisitions totaled US$5.1 million.

Net earnings per CBFI was Ps. 0.8332 (US$0.0419) for the fourth quarter compared with Ps. 1.3768 (US$0.0686) for the same period in 2018. For the full year 2019, net earnings per CBFI was Ps. 3.3358 (US$0.1719).

Funds from operations (FFO) per CBFI was Ps. 0.7465 (US$0.0374) for the fourth quarter compared with Ps. 0.7782 (US$0.0385) for the same period in 2018. For the full year 2019, FFO per CBFI was Ps. 2.9557 (US$0.1519).

In the fourth quarter, FIBRA Prologis recognized a US$4.1 million charge related to non-recoverable taxes. Approximately half was VAT and the remainder was withholding tax related to interest payments. Both charges are non-recurring. FIBRA Prologis is working with the counterparty of the withholding tax payments on a possible future recovery.

STRONG OPERATING RESULTS CONTINUE

“2019 was another great year for FIBRA Prologis,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Property Mexico. “We delivered excellent organic growth – driving rents 11 percent higher at expiration – and year-end occupancy reached a new record. We also acquired our first urban, Last Touch® facility in Mexico City, which is key to staying ahead of fast expanding world of e-commerce and the consumers who increasingly choose online retail over traditional brick-and-mortar.”

Gutierrez added: “We expect FIBRA Prologis to continue to outperform in 2020 as our occupancy is running at peak levels, customer activity is robust, light manufacturing remains strong and logistics trends continue to emphasize proximity to consumers which aligns with our investment strategy.”

Operating Portfolio	4Q19	4Q18	Notes
Period End Occupancy	97.6%	97.4%	Four of our six markets above 98%
Leases Commenced	2.7 MSF	1.8 MSF	68% of leasing activity related to Guadalajara and Reynosa
Customer Retention	91.0%	68.0%
Net Effective Rent Change	13.9%	13.5%	Led by Guadalajara and Mexico City
Cash Same Store NOI	2.5%	-2.1%	Higher rents and lower bad debt partly offset by higher expenses and real estate taxes
Same Store NOI	3.7%	-1.9%

SOLID FINANCIAL POSITION

At December 31, 2019, FIBRA Prologis’ leverage was 32.2 percent and liquidity was Ps. 6.3 billion (US$335.0 million), which included Ps. 6.1 billion (US$325.0 million) of available capacity on its unsecured credit facility and Ps. 183.0 million (US$10.0 million) of unrestricted cash.

GUIDANCE ESTABLISHED FOR 2020

“At the midpoint of the range, we project solid FFO growth while maintaining occupancy,” said Jorge Girault, senior vice president, Finance, Prologis Property Mexico. “We are confident in our ability to deliver positive results given the embedded rent upside in our portfolio, our strong balance sheet and our best-in-class real estate team.”

(US$ in million, except per CBFI amounts) FX = Ps$19.5 per US$1.00	Low	High	Notes
FFO per CBFI	US$0.1700	US$0.1775	Excludes the impact of foreign exchange movements and any potential incentive fee
Full Year 2020 Distributions per CBFI	US$0.1240	US$0.1240
Year End Occupancy	96.0%	97.0%
Same Store NOI (Cash)	1.5%	2.5%	Based in U.S. dollars
Annual Capital Expenditures as % of NOI	14.0%	15.0%
Asset Management and Professional Fees	US$20.0	US$21.0
Building Acquisitions	US$10.0	US$20.0

WEBCAST & CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

FIBRA Prologis will host a live webcast/conference call to discuss quarterly results, current market conditions and future outlook. Here are the event details:

Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 9 a.m. CT/10 a.m. ET.
Live webcast at www.fibraprologis.com, in the Investor Relations section, by clicking Events.
Dial in: +1 877 256 7020 or +1 973 409 9692 and enter Passcode 7253787.

A telephonic replay will be available January 23–January 30 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 537 3406 from all other countries using conference code 7253787. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2019, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 191 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.9 million square feet (3.2 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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Pregnancy, breastfeeding may lower risk of early menopause, NIH-funded study suggests

January 22, 2020

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BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Women who breastfed their infants exclusively for 7 to 12 months may have a significantly lower risk of early menopause than their peers who breastfed their infants for less than a month, according to an analysis funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study also suggests that pregnancy can reduce the risk of early menopause.

The study was conducted by Christine Langton, M.S.W., M.P.H., of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and colleagues. It appears in JAMA Network Open. Funding was provided by NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Cancer Institute.

“The study results provide the strongest evidence to date that exclusive breastfeeding may reduce the risk of early menopause,” said Lisa Halvorson, M.D., chief of the NICHD Gynecological Health and Disease Branch, which oversaw the research.

Previous studies have suggested that menopause before age 45 (early menopause) increases the risk of early death, cognitive decline, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Smaller studies have found evidence linking pregnancy and breastfeeding with later menopause, but because of their size and other limitations, the results are inconclusive. Moreover, the earlier studies focused on timing of menopause and not on the risk of early menopause.

In the current study, researchers analyzed data from more than 100,000 women ages 25 to 42 years in the Nurses’ Health Study II. Every two years, from 1989 to 2015, the participants responded to detailed questionnaires, providing health information and medical history, including pregnancy history. Compared to women who had never been pregnant or who had been pregnant for less than six months, women who had one full-term pregnancy had an 8% lower risk of early menopause. Those who had two pregnancies had a 16% lower risk, and those who had three pregnancies had a 22% lower risk.

Women who breastfed had an even smaller risk for early menopause. Those who breastfed for a total of 25 months or more during their premenopausal years had a 26% lower risk than women who breastfed for less than a month. Similarly, women who breastfed exclusively 7 to 12 months had a 28% lower risk of early menopause, compared to those who breastfed for less than a month.

The study did not determine why pregnancy and breastfeeding might lower the risk of early menopause. However, researchers theorize that because pregnancy and breastfeeding halt ovulation, the slowing of the egg loss may delay menopause.

Reference
Langton CR, et al. Association of Parity and Breastfeeding With Risk of Early Natural Menopause. JAMA Network Open. 2020.

About the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): NICHD leads research and training to understand human development, improve reproductive health, enhance the lives of children and adolescents, and optimize abilities for all. For more information, visit http://www.nichd.nih.gov.

About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit http://www.nih.gov

SOURCE Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Awards $1.1 Million to Help Build Healthier Communities Across Southern California

January 22, 2020

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Los Angeles City Councilmember David E. Ryu presents a certificate of recognition to Todd Walthall, Blue Shield of California’s chief operating officer, for Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan’s $1.1 million support for community-based organizations to improve access to quality care in Los Angeles County. Blue Shield and 12 nonprofit groups were recognized during Los Angeles City Council meeting for their commitment to local communities.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today announced more than $1.1 million support for community-based organizations to improve access to quality care in Los Angeles County. The goal of the awards is to contribute and enhance the local nonprofit organizations’ ongoing work that is transforming the health of our underserved communities.

The announcement was made during the Los Angeles City Council meeting, where council members recognized Blue Shield Promise and the 12 community-based organizations for their engagement and efforts to improve the health of Angelenos.

“Healthcare starts at the community level, and from mental healthcare to gun violence to disability rights, these 12 organizations are on the front lines of making proactive care possible for our most vulnerable communities,” said Councilmember David E. Ryu, who chairs the Health, Education, Neighborhoods, Parks, Arts, Entertainment and River Committee, prior to the Council meeting. “I am incredibly thankful to Blue Shield of California and their Promise Health Plan for supporting the life-changing work of these local nonprofits.”

“We are proud of the impact these collaborations will have on boosting local care access and enhancing health outcomes across Southern California,” said Greg Buchert, president of Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan. “These organizations are already positively affecting many lives and we are looking forward to supporting their existing work to transform the health and wellness of local communities.”

The community organizations that are receiving the funds have programs that address a range of issues including health education, mental health awareness, trauma due to violence, and food insecurities. These nonprofit groups will continue to be a hub for education and proactively drive efforts in building healthy communities.

The award recipients are:

“Center for the Pacific Asian Family applauds Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan’s commitment to preventing violence in our communities by supporting our youth and parent programs,” said Roselma Samala, board president of the Center for the Pacific Asian Family. “Our partnership plays a key role in helping to end family violence for future generations, and to understand the importance of looking at individual and whole family wellness to ensure healthy communities.”

Blue Shield Promise recognizes the importance of working with community-based advocates to prevent diseases and make healthy living options accessible to underserved communities. Promoting healthy living can result in better health for more people as well as improving health outcomes, especially amongst the most vulnerable populations.

“The grant awarded by Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan will allow us to continue to empower young individuals to explore futures with endless possibilities,” said Calvin Lyons, president and chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles. “We are excited to work together to further amplify our dedication and commitment to our community.”

About Blue Shield of California and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan

Blue Shield of California is a nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with 6,800 employees, more than $20 billion in annual revenue and 4.3 million members. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health care service plans in California.

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization, wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offering Medi-Cal, Cal MediConnect, Medicare Advantage HMO, and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans. It is led by healthcare professionals with a “members-first” philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for its nearly 500,000 members. For more information about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit www.blueshieldca.com/promise.

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	Blue Shield Promise
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Brentwood School is pleased to present “It’s Our Turn: Young Women’s Conference at Brentwood School”

January 22, 2020

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Created by Brentwood Girls for Young Women Everywhere Featuring Lisa Ling, Tanika Ray, Iskra, Gabi Fresh, Susan Feniger, Jess Weiner, Amani al-Khatahtbeh, Gloria Rico Hann, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Monique Lhuillier, Deja Foxx, Syncopated Ladies

…and more than 20 Other Notable Speakers January 25th

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On Saturday, January 25, 2020, “It’s Our Turn: Young Women’s Conference at Brentwood School” will include presentations and panel discussions by an impressive range of female leaders who will address topics relevant to young women in the process of defining themselves and finding their own voice. Honorary Chair Maria Shriver and special guests invite girls in Grades 7 through 12 to attend this unique event. The day is organized around the themes of “Looking Inward: The Power of One,” and “Moving Forward: The Strength of Many.” An ambitious group of high school students at Brentwood School, a K-12 independent school in Los Angeles, CA, conceived of the first “It’s Our Turn” conference, which took place in 2012. The 2014 conference featured Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, and Geena Davis, and the 2016 conference was equally successful with speakers like Diane von Fürstenberg, Nicole Richie, and Allyson Felix. In 2018, Senator Barbara Boxer, Katy Tur, Cleo Wade, and Debbie Allen among others inspired an audience of over 1,000 attendees. This year, a new group of girls continues the mission to empower young women to take charge of the future in positive ways that influence and inspire others. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit www.bwscampus.com.

As the mission statement of the young women planning the conference describes, “Our goal is to seek wisdom and guidance from others, empower ourselves, and inspire those around us.” The conference empowers and inspires the young women in attendance during exciting keynote presentations and two tracks of interactive, discussion-based breakout sessions.

Head of School, Dr. Mike Riera, adds, “At Brentwood School, the student experience is defined by the essential integration of academic excellence, emotional intelligence, and character development. We hope our students will make a difference, something I often hear our graduates are doing in a variety of ways. As an example, special guests Tanika Ray, Gloria Rico Hann, and Tara Schuster, as well as recent graduates, activist Eve Levenson and social entrepreneur Georgia Messinger, are among several Brentwood alumni sharing their expertise and life experience at the conference this year. I guarantee all present at the conference will gain benefit and insight from the day. I also assure you that the accomplishments of the students on the organizing committee will surprise, impress, and, indeed, make a difference.”

Brentwood School actively seeks ways to connect with the greater community through unique opportunities. “It’s Our Turn: Young Women’s Conference at Brentwood School” is one of many exciting programs created by the school and offered to the public. The 2018 conference attracted close to 1,000 attendees from 110 schools throughout the Los Angeles area; marketing efforts extend to include communities in East Los Angeles, Pasadena, the Valley, and the South Bay.

Honorary Chair:
Maria Shriver

Presenting Partner: The Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership
Advocate Sponsor: Visionary Women

Presenters:
Thandiwe Abdullah, Co-Founder, Black Lives Matter Young Vanguard
Amani al-Khatahtbeh, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of MuslimGirl.com
Berna Anat, Financial Hype Woman
Manju Bangalore, Miss World California 2019, Co-Lead of March For Our Lives Los Angeles
Dr. Meredith Brower, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Jennifer Cassetta, Health and Empowerment Coach
La Shonda Coleman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Trauma Resilience Trainer
Cydnei Drake, MSW, National Program Growth Manager, IGNITE
Susan Feniger, Culinarian, Author, and Entrepreneur
Val Fleury, DJ and Producer
Deja Foxx, Activist
Gabi Fresh, Body Positive Fashion Influencer and Designer
Dana Gonzalez, Assistant Director of Brentwood Upper School
Kristin Hayden, Chief Partnership Officer, IGNITE
Greisy Hernandez, Activist and Mental Health Advocate
Sarah Huss, Director of Human Development and Parent Education, Campbell Hall
Iskra, Aerie Role Model, Creator of EveryBODY with Iskra
Angela Lang, Founding Executive Director, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC)
Eve Levenson, Brentwood Alum, March For Our Lives Federal Affairs Manager
Monique Lhuillier, Founder and Creative Director
Lisa Ling, Journalist, Producer, and Author
Yasmine Mabene, March For Our Lives State Director
Yamilet Medina Lopez, Associate Director of Admission, USC
Georgia Messinger, Brentwood Alum, Co-Founder and COO, Trill Project
Ibtihaj Muhammad, US Olympic Medalist, Activist, Entrepreneur, and New York Times Best-Selling Author
Sonali Perera Bridges, President and Founder, Bridges Educational Consulting
Tanika Ray, Brentwood Alum, TV Host, Producer, Director
Gloria Rico Hann, Brentwood Alum, Executive Vice President of Domestic Publicity, Sony Pictures
Yetunde Daniels Rubinstein, Associate Director of College Counseling at Brentwood School
Tara Schuster, Brentwood Alum, Author, and VP Talent and Development, Comedy Central
Katie Soo, Senior Vice President, Head of Growth Marketing, WarnerMedia
Kiran Subramaniam, Writer
Syncopated Ladies: Orialis Ashley, Anissa Lee, and Assata Madison
Jess Wiener, CEO and Culture Expert
Shafia Zaloom, Author and Health Educator

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Ana G. Méndez University firma convenio de colaboración con el Colegio de Contadores Públicos Autorizados (CPA) de Puerto Rico, capítulo de Florida

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