Dr. Confesor Linares Rosario’s New Book “La Obra del Espíritu Santo” Equips The Prayer Leaders And The Masses With The Spiritual Truths They Need To Live A God-centered Life

June 17, 2021

BALDWIN, N.Y., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “La Obra del Espíritu Santo” is a work carried out with the purpose or purpose of equipping leaders, pastors, ministers and the general public with an easy, clear, precise and concise tool, close to the Holy Spirit and his actions in the lives of human beings on this earth.

In it the reader will find different topics, such as: about the regeneration of man and woman, the baptism in the power of the Holy Spirit, the holy call to the holy ministry, the details of the clear evidence of its existence and its actions in the lives of their callings and in their relationship with the church of Jesus Christ.

In addition, the reader will find the symbolic details about the person and manifestation of him, fire, water, wind, or pneuma, dove, etc. and the gifts imparted by his power, authority, and manifestation. And the different concepts recorded throughout Scripture about their actual existence.

Another important aspect that you will find is the explanation of what is necessary and determining of a close relationship with the Holy Spirit, for the good spiritual functioning of the being, as well as the good knowledge of God in his divine, holy and eternal whole, learning easily that God is one, in three manifestations; but indivisible.

Note: This book was printed by Amazon (CreateSpace) in 2015, and this is a revised and corrected edition.

Published by Page Publishing, Dr. Confesor Linares Rosario’s thought-provoking read will bring clarity to preachers, believers, and the youth as it navigates them into understand the different subjects and symbols tied to faith and the Almighty God.

Readers who wish to experience this profound work can purchase “La Obra del Espíritu Santo” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all 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 mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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SBS Appoints New President

June 16, 2021

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MIAMI, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (the “Company” or “SBS”) (OTC: SBSAA), the nation’s largest Hispanic-owned and targeted media and entertainment entity, announced today that it has named Albert Rodriguez to the position of President of SBS, succeeding Raúl Alarcón, who has served in that capacity since 1985.

Mr. Rodríguez will retain his current title of Chief Operating Officer and will report to Mr. Alarcón, who will continue in his position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

As President, Mr. Rodriguez’s duties will include managing all aspects of SBS’ operations and overseeing the future growth and financial performance of the Company’s radio, TV, digital and experiential businesses and market-leading brands.

Widely regarded in industry circles as a leader in the Latino multimedia sector, SBS is the largest certified minority-owned, Hispanic-targeted media company in the nation, operating top-rated radio formats in the country’s largest markets, including flagship WSKQ-FM in New York City, America’s most-listened-to station in any language (and the #1 Spanish-language station in the world); Aire, the most expansive Spanish-language radio network with 300+ affiliates; LaMusica, the country’s highest-rated and fastest growing Hispanic streaming app; MegaTV, the popular news and political commentary television network; and concert promoter SBS Entertainment and its perennially sold-out roster of signature live events.

“Albert has demonstrated an amazing ability to deliver industry-leading financial results for the Company during the most extraordinarily challenging times in the history of electronic media. He has personally spearheaded a number of corporate initiatives which have been instrumental in establishing the Company’s leadership standing, while adroitly handpicking an executive team which is second-to-none in the industry,” stated Mr. Alarcón.

“After nearly a quarter century of dedication and loyalty in building a track record of stellar achievements, no one is more qualified than Albert Rodríguez to expand upon this Company’s treasured legacy of nearly four decades of service to the nation’s Latino community. I congratulate him on his many accomplishments and very much look forward to his firebrand leadership of SBS in the future,” added Alarcón.

Mr. Rodriguez commented, “I am honored that Raúl is entrusting me with these added responsibilities, particularly at this time of universal recognition and acceptance of the awesome power of the Latino consumer. I look forward to continue executing our Chairman’s vision, which has created extraordinary value for the Company and its shareholders, and to working with our amazing team of content and sales professionals as we together write the next exciting chapter in the history of SBS as the preeminent entertainment destination for U.S. Latinos”, added Rodriguez.

The Company signaled that it will be implementing additional management initiatives in the coming weeks as part of its ongoing efforts at solidifying and expanding its competitive standing in the U.S. media marketplace.

ABOUT SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is a leading Hispanic media company that owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40, and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language content to over 300+ affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience and MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In addition, SBS produces live concerts and events and publishes multiple bilingual websites, including LaMusica, an online destination and mobile app providing streaming content related to Latin music, entertainment, news, and culture for today’s U.S. Hispanic consumer. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Contacts:

Analysts and Investors	Press & Media
José I. Molina	Vladimir Gomez
Chief Financial Officer	[email protected]
(305) 441-6901	(786) 470-1644

	Brad Edwards
	The Plunkett Group
	[email protected]

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All-New 2022 Civic Sedan Arrives at Honda Dealerships Today, Raising Compact Sedan Game

June 16, 2021

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Honda’s best Civic Sedan ever arrives at Honda dealerships nationwide today. The all-new 2022 Civic Sedan features a sporty exterior, a simple, clean interior, fun-to-drive dynamics, advanced technologies, enhanced safety performance and overall tremendous value. Civic LX has a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 of $21,700 (excluding $995 destination charge).

TORRANCE, Calif., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda’s best Civic Sedan ever arrives at Honda dealerships nationwide today. The all-new 2022 Civic Sedan features a sporty exterior, a simple, clean interior, fun-to-drive dynamics, advanced technologies, enhanced safety performance and overall tremendous value. Civic LX has a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)¹ of $21,700 (excluding $995 destination charge).

“As America’s best-selling compact car since 1973, Civic has long set the standard for its class and this new Civic raises the bar in every conceivable way – design, performance, safety and technology,” said Dave Gardner, executive vice president of National Operations at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Best of all, this is the most fun-to-drive Civic sedan we’ve ever made.”

Civic Sedan is the first in a series of new 11^th-generation Civic variants that will include Hatchback, and high-performance Si and Type-R models.

2022 Civic Sedan Pricing & EPA Ratings

Trim	Engine	MSRP¹	MSRP Plus $995 Destination Charge²	EPA Mileage Rating³ City/Hwy/Combined
LX	2.0L	$21,700	$22,695	31 / 40 / 35
Sport	2.0L	$23,100	$24,095	30 / 37 / 33
EX	1.5 Turbo	$24,700	$25,695	33 / 42 / 36
Touring	1.5 Turbo	$28,300	$29,295	31 / 38 / 34

Exceptional Value

Every 2022 Civic Sedan benefits from extensive improvements to the body, chassis and powertrain, safety technology, interior and exterior design quality, and overall driving refinement. In addition, all 2022 Civics come standard with an expanded Honda Sensing^® suite of driver-assistive and safety technology that adds Traffic Jam Assist and a smoother, more natural feeling to functions, such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS). A rear seat reminder and rear seatbelt reminder are also new and standard across the lineup.

Civic LX ($21,700) comes with a naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The combination is smooth and responsive, and with 158-horsepower (@ 6,500 rpm, SAE net), it offers the highest standard power output in its class while also netting a 2-mpg (combined) EPA fuel economy rating increase. Also standard is an easy-to-use 7-inch color touchscreen with Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration, push-button start, partial digital instrumentation and LED headlights.

Civic Sport ($23,100) enhances the LX improvements with its own styling flair featuring bespoke 18-inch wheels with low-profile tires, black exterior accents, and a chrome exhaust finisher. Inside, an upgraded 8-speaker audio system, Sport-specific seating surfaces, leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, paddle shifters, sport pedals, and a new Sport driving mode are standard.

Civic EX ($24,700) includes a more powerful and refined 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a CVT that’s been retuned for improved response. Now with exhaust-side VTEC^®, the engine produces 180 hp (@ 6,000, rpm SAE net), an increase of 6 hp over last year, and 177 lb.-ft. of torque (@ 1,700 to 4,500 rpm, SAE net), a gain of 15 lb.-ft. Blind-spot information, a one-touch power sliding moonroof, heated seats and outside mirrors, and dual-zone automatic climate control are all standard.

At $28,300, the 2022 Civic Touring sits atop the lineup featuring leather seats, power front seats, Sirius XM radio, satellite-based navigation system and more. Even though pricing remains the same as last year, Touring receives a host of new or revised features, including a new, larger 9-inch color touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration, a Civic-first Bose premium sound system, a new 10.2-inch all-digital and customizable instrument display, front and rear parking sensors, Sport driving mode, wireless smartphone charging and LED fog lights. Touring also adds Civic’s first implementation of low-speed braking control.

Complete details on the all-new 2022 Honda Civic Sedan, including a full list of specs and features, are available upon embargo lift on the Civic Sedan pages on Hondanews.com.

About Honda

Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. Honda has the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO₂ emissions of any major full-line automaker in America, according to the latest data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Honda lineup includes the Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. Honda’s electrified vehicle lineup includes the Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, Insight hybrid-electric sedan, and the Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for over 38 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2020, more than 95 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

For More Information

Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all current Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com / honda.

¹ Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, $995 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² MSRP plus $995 destination charge, excluding tax, license, registration and options. Dealer prices may vary.
³ Based on 2022 EPA mileage ratings; Use for comparison purposes only; your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.

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Did You File a Claim Against Purdue Pharma as Part of its Bankruptcy Proceeding? Do You have a Claim Against Purdue Pharma’s Owners?

June 16, 2021

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NEW YORK, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Prime Clerk* regarding the Purdue Pharma L.P. bankruptcy.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT?
On June 3, 2021, as part of Purdue Pharma L.P.’s bankruptcy proceedings, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York entered an order called the “Disclosure Statement Order” that:

(a) Authorized Purdue Pharma L.P. and its affiliated debtors and debtors in possession to solicit acceptances of the Fifth Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Purdue Pharma L.P. and Its Affiliated Debtors, which includes (a) releases of any actual or potential claims against Sackler family members, and certain other individuals and related entities, relating to Purdue Pharma L.P. and its affiliated debtors (including Purdue prescription opioids, like OxyContin, or other prescription opioids manufactured or sold by Purdue); and (b) an injunction requiring that certain claims against the released parties be asserted only against trusts established under the plan;

(b) Approved the Disclosure Statement for Fifth Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan for Purdue Pharma L.P. and Its Affiliated Debtors as containing “adequate information” pursuant to section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code;

(c) Approved the solicitation materials and documents to be included in solicitation packages; and

(d) Approved procedures for soliciting, receiving, and tabulating votes on the plan and for filing objections to the plan.

The Court will consider confirmation of the plan at the Confirmation Hearing.

WHEN IS THE HEARING?
The Confirmation Hearing will be held on August 9, 2021, at 10 a.m., prevailing Eastern Time, before the Honorable Robert D. Drain, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, located at 300 Quarropas Street, White Plains, New York 10601-4140. The hearing will be conducted via Zoom videoconference for those who will be participating in the Confirmation Hearing¹ if General Order M-543 is still in effect or unless otherwise ordered by the Bankruptcy Court.

The Confirmation Hearing may be extended and rescheduled by the Court or the Debtors without further notice by an agenda filed with the Court, and/or by a Notice of Adjournment filed with the Court and delivered to all parties who are entitled to notice.

WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?
Vote on the Plan: Your vote must be submitted so it is actually received on or before July 14, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time. Detailed instructions on how to vote are available at PurduePharmaClaims.com or by calling (844) 217-0912 (toll free) or (347) 859-8093 (international). Failure to follow instructions properly may disqualify your vote.

Object to the Plan: An objection must be submitted so that it is actually received on or before July 19, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time. Detailed instructions on how to file an objection are available at PurduePharmaClaims.com or by calling (844) 217-0912 (toll free) or (347) 859-8093 (international).

Allowance Request: If you believe that you hold a claim against Purdue Pharma L.P. that is not currently entitled to vote but that you believe should be entitled to vote, you can request the allowance of such claim for voting purposes. To do so, you must file a motion with the Court on or before July 19, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time. Detailed instructions on how to file an allowance request are available at PurduePharmaClaims.com or by calling (844) 217-0912 (toll free) or (347) 859-8093 (international).

If the plan is confirmed, anyone with an actual or potential claim against Purdue Pharma L.P. or any of its affiliated debtors, or with an actual or potential claim against Sackler family members, and certain other individuals and related entities, relating to Purdue Pharma L.P. and its affiliated debtors (including Purdue prescription opioids, like OxyContin, or other prescription opioids manufactured or sold by Purdue), will be bound by the terms of the plan, including the releases and injunctions contained therein.

This is only a summary. For more information:

Call: (844) 217-0912 (toll free) or (347) 859-8093 (international)
Visit: PurduePharmaClaims.com
Write: Purdue Pharma Ballot Processing, c/o Prime Clerk LLC, One Grand Central Place, 60 East 42^nd Street, Suite 1440, New York, NY 10165
Email: [email protected]

Please be advised that Prime Clerk LLC is authorized to answer questions about, and provide additional copies of, solicitation materials, but may not advise you as to whether you should vote to accept or reject the plan or provide any legal advice.

¹ Parties or members of the public who wish to participate in the Confirmation Hearing should consult the Court’s calendar with respect to the day of the Confirmation Hearing at https://www.nysb.uscourts.gov/calendars/rdd.html for information regarding how to be added as a participant. Members of the public who wish to listen to, but not participate in, the Confirmation Hearing free of charge may do so telephonically at a number to be provided on the Debtors’ case website at: PurduePharmaClaims.com.

SOURCE *Prime Clerk the Court-Appointed Claims and Noticing Agent

The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) announce the recipients of the first ever LGBTQ+ Business awards

June 16, 2021

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) has announced the recipients of its LGBTQ+ Awards. The Business Awards pays tribute to the achievements and advancements that have made a measurable impact on the economic development of our Hispanic communities and is part of the CHCC’s Business Initiative (LGBT+ Initiative) which was launched earlier this month. The initiative is designed to promote an inclusive ecosystem at the CHCC through regional collaboration, maximizing resources, and leadership development.

“The LGBTQ+ community has made a significant contribution to advancing California’s business climate and prosperity over the past decade,” said Julian Canete, President & CEO, California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. “The CHCC wanted to recognize individuals who are leading the many contributions and accomplishments through our first ever LGBTQ+ Business Awards. I would like to personally congratulate each of this year’s recipients and look forward to many more such recognitions.”

The recipients of the 2021 CHCC LGBTQ+ Awards are:

Central Region: Jose Suarez, President & General Manager: KCSO/KNSO/KULX, Telemundo, Sacramento, CA
Northern Region: Elizabeth Owens, Board Member Rainbow Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale, CA
Inland Empire Region: Rosa Diaz, CEO, Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center, El Centro, CA
Southern Region: Daniel Morales, Founder, Tapiz Media Group, Los Angeles, CA

The CHCC has committed to building bridges between its regional Hispanic Chambers, affiliates, and the regional LGBTQ+ chambers or business associations and their members in launching its initiative. The CHCC also recognizes that the inclusion of LGBTQ+ chambers of commerce, business associations, and their members is essential for delivering the CHCC’s core mission and improving economic prosperity for all Latinos in California.

About the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
The CHCC, through its network of over 103 local Hispanic chambers and trade associations, represents the interest of over 815,000 Hispanic businesses in California. For over forty years, the CHCC has served as the nation’s leading regional Hispanic business organization. The CHCC works to bring the issues and needs of Hispanic-owned businesses to the forefront of the California and national economic agendas.

Contact:	Robert Alaniz
	(626) 437-3354
	[email protected]

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PIH Health Clinical Pastoral Education Program Accredited by Association for Clinical Pastoral Education

June 16, 2021

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WHITTIER, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The PIH Health Clinical Pastoral Education Program (CPE)—an interfaith, professional education program—recently gained system accreditation by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Building on the 15-year history of the PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital program and the five-year history of the PIH Health Whittier Hospital program, the new ACPE system accreditation enables operation of CPE programs at PIH Health Downey Hospital as well. Chaplain interns will have the opportunity to learn while serving diverse populations and playing an important role in providing the comprehensive spiritual care to patients, visitors, and hospital staff.

“PIH Health is blessed to have the support of generous donors, board members, and senior leaders who invest time, talent, and resources to ensure that spiritual care services are included in the high-quality healthcare we provide,” said the Rev. Michael S. Bell, director of Spiritual Care Services for PIH Health. “Our CPE interns work in tandem with our hospital-based staff chaplains, palliative care and hospice chaplains, spiritual care providers from our local communities, and our pastoral care volunteers to offer pastoral care throughout the organization.”

According to the Rev. Kraig Beardemphl, manager of Clinical Pastoral Education, “The Clinical Pastoral Education Program enables us to train the next generation of hospital chaplains and at the same time, expand our chaplain services into more areas of our organization.” He adds, “As PIH Health continues to grow, the expansion of our Spiritual Care team helps us keep pace with the needs of our patients and staff.”

Chaplain services are available in multiple languages, Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4 pm at PIH Health Downey Hospital, 9 am to 5 pm at PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, and seven days a week from 7:30 am to 6 pm at PIH Health Whittier Hospital. PIH Health also offers chapels at the three locations open 24/7 for prayer and meditation by all patients, visitors and staff. For more information regarding PIH Health’s spiritual care services please visit PIHHealth.org/SpiritualCare.

Contributions to the PIH Health Foundation can be designated to help support spiritual care services. Please visit PIHHealth.org/Support.

About PIH Health

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 35 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is also certified as a Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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Blue Shield of California Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S.

June 16, 2021

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OAKLAND, Calif., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California has been named a 2021 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

Since it was launched in 2012, The Civic 50 provides a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills and resources to drive social impact in their communities and company.

“Points of Light believes that corporate leadership and commitment to civic engagement is critical to strengthening communities,” said Natalye Paquin, president and CEO, Points of Light. “We thank Blue Shield of California for their investment in the communities where they live and work and look forward to supporting them in leveraging their time, talent and assets to make transformational change.”

One of Blue Shield of California’s crowning achievements has been the 2019 launch of its BlueSky youth mental health initiative. The program is currently providing extra counselors in 20 schools in California, alongside other resources, to boost the emotional well-being of middle and high school students.

Blue Shield has also been very active in corporate giving, funding dozens of nonprofits. Employees have also pitched in on this effort to support nonprofits to empower all Californians to live their healthiest, most productive and fulfilling lives. 2020 was a record-setting year for both volunteer hours (more than 30,000) and dollars (more than $1,000,000) donated by Blue Shield employees. So far in 2021 more than 60% of Blue Shield employees have donated more than 5,500 volunteer hours and $400,000 (including a company match) to worthy causes.

“As a mission-driven, nonprofit health plan, Blue Shield of California is committed to improving the health and well-being of all Californians,” said Paul Markovich, president, and CEO of Blue Shield of California. “From youth mental health and climate change to homelessness and COVID-19, we are committed doing all we can to address inequalities and to empower youth to reach their full potential. We are thrilled that our work has been recognized by Points of Light.”

Community groups that work with Blue Shield say the recognition is deserving.

“Our mission has always been to provide housing and supportive services for young people experiencing homeless and trafficking in California. We do this with absolute respect and unconditional love for our young people, but we cannot do that work alone,” said Bill Bedrossian, CEO at Covenant House California. “Fortunately, we have partners like Blue Shield of California who – over the years – have taken a holistic approach to partnership by providing financial support and volunteers.”

“Through the generosity of partners like Blue Shield of California, we’ve been able to continue to deliver culturally competent, tech-focused programming for students around the world,” leaders at the Bay Area non-profit youth program, Black Girls CODE, said in a statement.

The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion and are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate citizenship and social impact programs – investment of resources, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems and impact measurement. To learn more about The Civic 50 and see a list of the other 2021 honorees, visit www.Civic50.org.

About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Blue Shield of California is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with over 4.5 million members, over 7,500 employees and more than $21 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid, and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $150 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation in the last four years to have an impact on California communities.

For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit news.blueshieldca.com.

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About Points of Light
Points of Light is a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 177 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 16 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. For more information, visit www.pointsoflight.org

CONTACT:
Mark Seelig
Blue Shield of California
510-607-2359
[email protected]

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The American Institute of Architects, California, announces the launch of the tenth Architecture at Zero competition

June 16, 2021

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — June 15, 2021, the American Institute of Architects, California (AIACA) announces the launch of the tenth annual Architecture at Zero competition focused on decarbonization, equity and resilience in building design. The annual competition is open for entries from students and professionals worldwide.

This year, AIACA will partner with Self Help Enterprises in Visalia, CA, to develop a design challenge to create affordable housing for farmworkers in California’s Central Valley. Up to $25,000 in prize money, is awarded by a jury of international experts.

“The American Institute of Architects, California is excited to collaborate on this important initiative that affirms the role of architects in leading efforts to use design to curtail climate change,” said Brett Dougherty, AIA, AIACA President.

The competition strives to generate new, innovative, decarbonization building design ideas that respond to equity and resilience and help achieve California‘s ambitious energy goals.

“Self Help Enterprises is delighted to participate in the 2021-22 Architecture at Zero competition and receive fresh ideas, thoughts and concepts that can be applied in Visalia and the surrounding San Joaquin Valley,” said Betsy McGovern, Program Director of Real Estate Development. “There continues to be a huge demand for housing for farmworkers, and this is a unique opportunity to integrate decarbonization and climate resiliency through an equity lens.”

Competition entries will be juried by international experts including: Paul Torcellini, Principal Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Allison Williams, FAIA; AGWms_studio;

Lance Collins, AIA, Director at Partner Energy; and Mary Ann Lazarus, FAIA, Cameron MacAllister Group.

To learn more, visit www.architectureatzero.com.

This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Edison under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. Cosponsors include: Pacific Gas and Electric Company; San Diego Gas & Electric Company and Southern California Gas Company.

Other sponsors include: the California Energy Commission, US Green Building Council, Central California and the International Building Performance Simulation Association.

SOURCE Architecture at Zero

MoginRubin LLP And Schack Law Group Announce The Class Action Settlement For Minted Customers

June 16, 2021

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

LEGAL NOTICE

If you were a Minted account holder or have provided Minted your personal information you could get benefits from a class action settlement

A class action settlement has been proposed in litigation against Minted, Inc. (“Minted”) relating to a data breach on or about May 6, 2020 in which malicious actors allegedly accessed Minted customers’ personal information. The settlement will provide payments and credit services to U.S. residents who were Minted online account holders, or provided Minted their name, email address, street address and/or other personal information via email, the Minted website, or other online communications, on or before June 27, 2020. If you qualify, you may submit a claim form requesting benefits, or you can exclude yourself from or object to the settlement. The Court will have a hearing to consider whether to approve the Settlement, so that the benefits may be paid.

WHO’S AFFECTED?
Residents of the United States who had a Minted online account, or provided Minted their name, email address, street address and/or other personal information via email, the Minted website, or other online communications, on or before June 27, 2020.

WHAT’S THIS ABOUT?
The lawsuit claimed that in or about May of 2020, malicious actors accessed Minted customers’ personal information. The stolen personal information included names, email addresses and hashed and salted passwords, and for individuals who provided that information, telephone numbers, billing and shipping addresses and dates of birth. Plaintiffs claimed that Minted failed to adequately protect customers’ sensitive personal information. Minted denies all allegations and has asserted many defenses. The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing or an indication that any law was violated.

WHAT CAN YOU GET FROM THE SETTLEMENT?
Under the Settlement, Minted will pay $5,000,000 (five million dollars) into a settlement fund to provide payments and other benefits to Settlement Class Members. From the total settlement of $5 million, Class Counsel will request no more than 24% to cover the attorneys’ fees and costs, approximately $200,000 will be used for claims administration and notice to the Settlement Class, approximately $50,000 will be used to pay the cost of credit monitoring services for the Settlement Class, and Class Counsel will seek service awards of $5,000 each for the Class Representatives. The estimated remaining total to be distributed to the Settlement Class is approximately $3,540,000. Class members who submit a valid Claim Form can get:

(1) Payment: A payment of approximately $43.00, subject to an increase or decrease depending on how many people participate; and
(2) Credit Services: Two Years of Credit Services, including credit monitoring, fraud alerts, and identity restoration services.

HOW DO YOU GET A PAYMENT?
A detailed notice and claim form provides everything you need. Just visit the settlement website at www.MintedSettlement.com to get more information and file a claim. Claim forms are due by September 16, 2021.

WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?
If you do not want to receive a cash payment or other services and you do not want to be legally bound by the settlement, you must exclude yourself by September 16, 2021, or you won’t be able to sue, or continue to sue, Minted about the legal claims in this case. If you do not opt out, you are releasing all claims against Minted based only on the identical facts in this case. If you opt out, you will not be eligible to receive a cash payment or other services from this settlement. If you stay in the Class, you may object to the settlement by September 16, 2021. The detailed Notice describes how to exclude yourself or object. The Court will hold a hearing in this case (Atkinson, et al. v. Minted, Inc., et al., Case No. 3:20-cv-03869-VC) on December 2, 2021 to consider whether to approve the settlement and attorneys’ fees and expenses totaling no more than $1.2 million. You may appear at the hearing, but you do not have to. For more details, call toll free 888-777-9145, go to www.MintedSettlement.com, or write to Minted Settlement, c/o A.B. Data, Ltd., P.O. Box 170500, Milwaukee, WI 53217.

1-888-777-9145
www.MintedSettlement.com

SOURCE MoginRubin LLP and Schack Law Group

New Survey from the YMCA Takes a Deep Dive in Understanding Generational, Racial Inequities in Water Safety Education

June 16, 2021

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New Survey from the YMCA Takes a Deep Dive in Understanding Generational, Racial Inequities in Water Safety Education

Data unveils emotional, physical barriers as key factors in parents’ attitudes and behaviors toward water and water-related activities, including how it affects their children’s water safety and swim abilities.

CHICAGO, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) today released new data that highlights the personal experiences and barriers parents face when it comes to swimming and water safety. The data, collected from a diverse set of U.S. parents including Black, LatinX/Hispanic and other population segments, shows that nine in 10* parents see swimming as a key life skill for children – on par with first aid skills and the ability to prepare a meal. A deeper dive uncovers the impact of unique generational and racial inequities when it comes to ensuring all parents and children are safe and confident around water, whether it’s a pool, beach, waterpark, or lake front.

According to the CDC, drowning rates for Black people are disproportionately higher than that of white people across all age groups, a rate that has remained largely unchanged, highlighting enduring systemic racism throughout U.S. history. Additionally, according to a national research study conducted by the USA Swimming Foundation with the University of Memphis and University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 60 percent of African American children and 45 percent of Hispanic children cannot swim, compared to 40 percent of Caucasian children. New data from Y-USA underscores that, while affordability and accessibility are major barriers for parents across racial and ethnic backgrounds, unsurprisingly Black parents surveyed are more likely than other U.S. parents surveyed, to associate bodies of water and water activities with negative feelings, including caution, anxiety and fear.

Other key findings from Y-USA’s survey include:

While the majority of parents show interest in signing up for water safety programs, one in two parents believe water safety classes are expensive, and nearly three in 10 (32%) state that water safety isn’t a priority due to affordability concerns.

This concern around affordability is especially higher among LatinX/Hispanic parents (36%) in comparison to the other groups, including Black parents and a segmentation of the U.S. parent population surveyed.

Black parents are 1.6 times more likely, in comparison to the U.S. parent population surveyed, to report having low confidence with water or water activities.

This corresponds with supporting data that 44 percent of Black parents’ self-report to have only beginner or no swimming abilities, a nearly 20 percentage point difference in comparison to the overall U.S. parent population and subset of LatinX/Hispanic parents surveyed.

Nine in 10 U.S. parents see swimming as a key life skill for children, on par with first aid skills or being able to prepare a simple meal, Black parents surveyed are less likely to encourage their children’s participation in water activities.

Parents also rank swimming/water safety skills as more important than being proficient in STEM, arts and music, team sports or wilderness survival.

Nearly 60 percent of Black parents have negative associations towards lakes, rivers, beaches or the ocean and 40 percent have negative sentiments toward pools.

“We know from the USA Swimming Foundation that if a parent does not know how to swim, there is only a 13 percent chance that their child will learn how to swim, however, we must analyze this data point in the context of American history,” said Lindsay Mondick, director of innovative priorities at YMCA of the USA. “There is a history of exclusion associated with swimming pools, in particular, that has contributed to some of the racial inequities we see in data associated with drownings. With a footprint as significant as the Y’s, it is our responsibility to help break down those barriers and engage in these conversations to ultimately address the impact of these inequities including, fears, stressors and behaviors that Black and LatinX/Hispanic adults in particular have with water.”

More than 100 years ago, the Y created the concept of group swim lessons and, to this day, teaches more than one million children invaluable water safety and swimming skills each year. The Y, as a vital community asset, recognizes that its size and reach uniquely positions the organization to bridge the gap in the delivery of swim lessons and water safety education. Given that there are 2,600 Ys serving 10,000 communities across the country, with its that reach and presence, the Y has a responsibility in acknowledging, recognizing, and understanding the emotional barriers at play to provide the right resources, build trust and, ultimately, enable families to feel comfortable and confident around all bodies of water.

The Y offers two programs intended to help children have fun, be confident and stay safe including Y Swim Lessons across three general categories, from 6 months to adults, and a specific drowning prevention class, Safety Around Water, a free program for children ages 4-14 as well as adults in select locations. To learn more about water safety at the Y, please visit https://www.ymca.net/watersafety. Those interested in enrollment are encouraged to visit their local Y-USA for further details, including financial assistance and/or scholarships available to those who qualify.

*The YMCA study was conducted in partnership with Edelman and its research group Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI). Insights were collected via a 10-minute online survey fielded in May 2021 (between 05/05/21-05/21/21). The survey was conducted among N=500 US parents with children under the age of 18 (matching US census profiles) in addition to N=250 audience oversamples among Black and Hispanic/Latinx parents. Black and Hispanic/Latinx respondents were analyzed across the general pool of parents and oversample groups for a total sample of N= 309 Black and N= 335 LatinX/Hispanic parents.

About the YMCA
Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community for more than 175 years. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships, and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y’s goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across 10,000 communities nationwide. ymca.net

Contact:
Emily Waldren
Senior Manger Public Relations
(312) 419-8756
[email protected]

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SOURCE YMCA of the USA