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Blue Shield of California Provides $300,000 to Support Youth Development, Social Justice, and Health Equity in Communities of Color

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OAKLAND, Calif., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California today announced $300,000 in community investments to nonprofit organizations that advance the health and well-being of youth and communities of color. The funding supports initiatives focused on youth development, social justice, and health equity.

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Twelve organizations – six in the San Francisco Bay Area and six in the Inland Empire region of Southern California – will each receive $25,000 for a range of initiatives, including art programs, mentorship, technology training, housing, and social justice activism.

The announcement coincides with today’s National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, as well as May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and builds on the work of Blue Shield’s signature BlueSky youth mental health initiative. Blue Shield created BlueSky because youth mental illness is a pressing issue that demands early intervention: it’s the number one reason California children are hospitalized, and half of all lifetime cases begin by the age of 14. 

“These organizations are taking on hard challenges and finding new, innovative ways to inspire Black, Hispanic, Asian and foster youth to live their healthiest, most productive, and fulfilling lives,” said Kimberley Goode, senior vice president of External Affairs, Blue Shield of California. “As a nonprofit health plan whose goal is to help improve the health and well-being of all Californians, Blue Shield is honored to collaborate and provide our support.

“Local nonprofits are key to building a healthier California as they work to break down barriers to well-being and economic opportunities and reduce stigma around mental health,” Goode added. “Blue Shield selected this diverse group of organizations, who are trusted experts, working on the ground in their communities to drive meaningful change.”

The organizations receiving funding are:

San Francisco Bay Area

Inland Empire Region

“Most foster youth in California have no source of income when they ‘age out’ and are expected to make it on their own,” said Dontae Lartigue, CEO and co-founder, Razing the Bar in San Jose. “We have to be proximate, intentional, and be able to invest time in young people — the way we would provide for our own children. When we do this as a community and as a system, that is when young people will thrive. We are grateful for Blue Shield’s support to help us reach even more youths in need.”

“This funding couldn’t have come at a better time,” said Pepi Jackson, president of the Riverside County Black Chamber of Commerce, which supports the Building Resilience in African American Families organization. “It will immediately help us to increase the character building services we provide to our young girls and boys who live in some of the most vulnerable communities in the Inland Empire. Thank you, Blue Shield!”

Blue Shield Takes Action for Mental Health Awareness Month

In addition to funding these community organizations, Blue Shield of California is engaged in several initiatives during Mental Health Awareness Month that are aimed at raising awareness about resources and reducing stigma. Activities include:

Today’s announcement and the BlueSky program also embody Blue Shield of California’s shared commitment to youth mental health with our state and local government partners. Our investments can synergize with Governor Newsom’s $400 million state budget proposal for Medi-Cal to fund infrastructure and capacity to increase the number of K-12 students receiving school-based behavioral health services.

Since Blue Shield’s BlueSky initiative launched in 2019 it has funded more than 6,700 youth counseling sessions in 20 middle and high schools in San Diego and Alameda Counties, and supported Youth Mental Health First Aid training for more than 2,000 educators statewide.

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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CONTACT:

Mark Seelig

Blue Shield of California    

510-607-2359

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Join Us for a Sesame Street in Communities® Sing-a-long, Storytime, and Dance Exercise In Celebration of Mother’s Day

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Join Us for a Sesame Street in Communities® Sing-a-long, Storytime, and Dance Exercise In Celebration of Mother’s Day

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “This Mother’s Day, more than ever, is a great time for families to come together and sing a song, read a book together, and enjoy some exercise dancing and moving!” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the Healthy Americas Foundation. “We invite families to join us for a special Sesame Street in Communities bilingual sing-a-long, dance exercise, and story times with Big Bird’s Comfy Cozy Nest and Bert and Ernie’s Book Buddies.”

Join Us for a Sesame Street in Communities® Sing-a-long, Storytime, and Dance Exercise In Celebration of Mother’s Day

Beloved Sesame Street characters Rosita and Sofia will be hosting family events launching:

When:  

Mother’s Day; Sunday May 9, 2021; available starting at 9am Eastern

What:   

• Sing-a-long (bilingual)

• Dance and Movement (bilingual)

• Storytime Big Bird’s Comfy Cozy Nest (bilingual, book read in Spanish)

• Storytime Bert and Ernie’s Book Buddies (bilingual, book read in Spanish)

Where:  

View on Facebook @healthyamericas or Instagram and Twitter @health4americas 

The family fun sing-a-long and story time are part of the Healthy Americas Foundation’s Nuestros Niños effort that is supported by The Centene Charitable Foundation. As part of the effort, Sesame Street in Communities bilingual (English and Spanish) videos, storybooks, and activities are being made available in new Comfy-Cozy spaces in Hispanic-serving early childhood centers in twenty cities. The spaces feature a comforting, safe space for children and families. Using the power of the beloved Muppets of Sesame Street, the bilingual resources being made available, are designed to help children handle their big feelings during these challenging times and foster nurturing connections between children and the caring adults in their lives. The bilingual resources are also available online at www.SesameStreetinCommunities.org.

“We are so proud to bring Sesame Street in Communities to families as part of Nuestros Niños and we are thrilled to celebrate Mother’s Day with these special family events,” said Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, Senior Vice President of U.S. Social Impact, Sesame Workshop. “Together with our wonderful partners at the Healthy Americas Foundation and The Centene Charitable Foundation, we are building a circle of care around all children.”

“The Centene Charitable Foundation is proud to support this important initiative in Hispanic communities throughout the country to promote the well-being of children,” said Marcela Manjarrez-Hawn, Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer for Centene. “Together we can make a positive and lasting impact on the health and wellness of kids and families in all communities.”

About Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We’re active in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically-funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.sesameworkshop.org.

About The Centene Charitable Foundation – Since 2004, the Centene Charitable Foundation has worked to make a difference in communities by investing in organizations and institutions that improve the lives of their neighbors and friends. A central element of Centene’s business strategy involves their focus on the whole person, not just the physical body. That principle has shaped their approach to community investments, paving the way for Centene to continue its support of long-term and far-reaching initiatives that promote strong and healthy communities.

About the Healthy Americas Foundation (HAF)- The Healthy Americas Foundation (HAF) seeks to improve the health of individuals and families throughout the Americas. HAF’s efforts are grounded in the experience of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and its many partners. For more information, please visit www.healthyamericasfund.org.

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Kanal D Drama Premieres “La Trampa Del Amor” For The U.S. Hispanic Audience

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MIAMI, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kanal D Drama exclusively presents the series “La Trampa del Amor” (Afili Aşk) for the Hispanic audience in the U.S. As of May 10th, its thousands of U.S. fans of Turkish dramas will be able to enjoy this fun romantic comedy, only on Kanal D Drama. The series will be presented on Kanal D Drama Monday through Friday at 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time and 5:20 p.m. Pacific, by Xfinity, Xfinity On Demand, Verizon FIOS TV World, and Total World Channel 1586. Fans of Kanal D Drama will be able to enjoy the avant premiere of the first episode starting on May 9, through the channel’s official Facebook page.

Para ver los últimos estrenos por Kanal D Drama visite: www.kanalddrama.com; To see the latest premieres by Kanal D Drama visit: www.kanalddrama.com

“Female audiences are becoming more demanding and sophisticated when it comes to choosing a series that they want to get hooked on. They demand quality productions with emotional impact and substance. I’m convinced that “La Trampa del Amor” will resonate with the female audience in the U.S., because they are asking for stories like these, which masterfully combine humor and romance, essential elements that make a great difference these days,” said Francheska León de la Barra, Marketing Manager of Kanal D Drama in the U.S. and LatAm. 

Turkish actor and model Çağlar Ertuğrul (Kerem), and the dazzling Burcu Özberk (Ayşe) star in Kanal D Drama’s new romantic comedy, which will captivate the Spanish-speaking audience in the U.S., right from the first episode. The series tells the story of Ayşe, a humble young woman who works at a textile factory whose family includes two controlling older brothers. She dreams of going back to university and marrying her lifelong boyfriend Berk. Kerem, is part one of the wealthiest families in istanbul who happen to own the textile factory where Ayşe works. He is smart and handsome, but also a playboy who is always struggling for his father’s approval.  After Ayşe catches her boyfriend betraying her, she comes up with a plan to save her from an arranged marriage by trapping Kerem into marrying her. Skeptic at first, Kerem accepts to be part of Ayse’s plan and their lives are bound to take a radical turn.

It should be noted that the stellar performance of Çağlar Ertuğrul (Kerem) in this series won him an award last year as best romantic actor in the Golden Butterfly Awards, which annually recognize the best Turkish TV productions. “La Trampa de Amor” (Afili Aşk) was produced by Arc Film for Kanal D in 2019.

To watch the trailer for “La Trampa de Amor” visit:  https://youtu.be/1he3YNi1tJo 

Kanal D Drama is the first 24/7 Spanish-language Turkish drama channel. It is owned by Kanal D International Networks, which currently reaches 14 countries on three continents. It is the result of a strategic alliance between Kanal D International and Thema America, which is responsible for managing, operating, and distributing Kanal D Drama in Spanish in the United States and Latin America, including the following countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. The channel also features other international versions of Kanal D Drama in Albania, France, and Kosovo.

For more information about Kanal D Drama and its programming in the U.S., visit: www.kanalddrama.com

About Thema America:
THEMA, a Canal+ group company, is a leading distributor of thematic and multicultural content on all platforms for MVPDs (Multichannel Video Programming Distributors). It has a varied portfolio of more than 180 channels worldwide. Its portfolio includes, among others, Kanal D Drama, in association with Kanal D International; MEZZO Live HD, and Mexico’s leading channels, Once Mexico and Canal 22 Internacional, and the Dominican Republic’s Telemicro Internacional, among others.

About Kanal D International:
Kanal D is the leading national TV channel of Turkey broadcasting under Demirören Media, Turkey’s leading and Europe’s fourth largest media organization, operating at television, newspaper, internet and magazine publishing and distribution industries. Kanal D is creating world class premium content as one of the top content providers in the world for 26 years. Kanal D International is the global distribution company of Kanal D, reaching to a wide profile of audience in more than 154 countries and territories, including Africa, Asia, the Balkans, Europe, Latam, Mena and the Far East, by providing award winning content including series and programs.

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Realogy Expands Industry-First Inclusive Ownership Program to All Affiliated Franchise Brands Following Successful 2020 Launch with Coldwell Banker®

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MADISON, N.J., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Realogy Holdings Corp (NYSE: RLGY), the largest full-service residential real estate services company in the United States, today announces the expansion of its pioneering Inclusive Ownership Program, now available for diverse independent brokerage owners interested in affiliating with any Realogy affiliated franchise brand including Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran Group®, ERA®, and Sotheby’s International Realty®. Diverse populations include women, self-identified LGBTQ+, veterans and self-identified ethnic and racial groups including Hispanic, Black, and Asian American and Pacific Islander.

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Launched in 2020 with Coldwell Banker, the Inclusive Ownership Program is an industry-first initiative designed to attract and invest in the success of diverse brokerage owners who affiliate with one of Realogy’s brands by offering incentives that support their business growth and productivity. In addition to a waived initial franchise fee, benefits vary by brand and include financial incentives and exclusive education and mentorship opportunities such as a tuition discount to enroll in Realogy’s exclusive Ascend: The Leadership Experience program and assistance to attain a National Minority Supplier Diversity Certification (NMSDC). Owners in the program will also receive a complimentary membership and conference registration to an industry partner organization of choice, including the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA).

Evident by the 45 diverse franchise owners who joined Realogy brands in 2020, diverse entrepreneurs play a crucial leadership role in a growing industry. Through the Inclusive Ownership Program, Realogy aims to increase entrepreneurship opportunities for those who represent diverse markets and to help open doors and strengthen their representation in the industry. “As a champion of equal and fair housing for all, Realogy’s leading brands must serve the unique needs of diverse communities they serve around the country,” said Sue Yannaccone, president and CEO of Realogy Franchise Group. “We are an industry of opportunity for all entrepreneurs, and the expansion of this groundbreaking ownership program demonstrates Realogy’s commitment to helping invest in and successfully move diverse leaders to what’s next in their business.”

Through this partnership, brokerages can enhance the ways in which they serve their diverse client bases as experienced by Coldwell Banker Omni Group in Santa Ana, California, owned by Tina Marie and Rich Hernandez.  Joining the Coldwell Banker family as one of the first participants under the Inclusive Ownership Program last year, Omni Group has seen increased exposure in its efforts to reach and serve a more diverse clientele in their Southern California community. “Through the program, we’ve been given the tools, structure (something independents don’t always have), mentorship and confidence boost to back up the hard work that goes into our business every single day to serve our beloved community,” expressed Tina Marie, Owner of Omni Group.

For more information on the Inclusive Ownership Program and Realogy’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, visit Realogy.com/Diversity.  

About Realogy
Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) is the leading and most integrated provider of U.S. residential real estate services, encompassing franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses as well as a mortgage joint venture. Realogy’s diverse brand portfolio includes some of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby’s International Realty®. Using innovative technology, data and marketing products, high-quality lead generation programs, and best-in-class learning and support services, Realogy fuels the productivity of independent sales agents, helping them build stronger businesses and best serve today’s consumers. Realogy’s affiliated brokerages operate around the world with approximately 190,700 independent sales agents in the United States and nearly 130,000 independent sales agents in 115 other countries and territories. Recognized for ten consecutive years as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, Realogy has also been designated a Great Place to Work three years in a row and one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity. Realogy is headquartered in Madison, New Jersey. 

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America Ferrera, Kate del Castillo, Rosario Dawson & More Release PSAs Urging Latinas In California To Keep Working Together To End The Pandemic

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LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– To remind Latinas across California to keep following safety measures and help protect our communities against COVID-19, Poderistas and the State of California joined forces to produce English and Spanish PSAs that are now airing across the state on network television and social media platforms. The PSAs feature America Ferrera, Chloe Bridges, Francia Raísa, Kate del Castillo, Liz Hernandez, Maria Elena Salinas, Patty Rodriguez, and Rosario Dawson. The PSAs were organized by Poderistas, a community built to celebrate Latina culture and harness Latina power, and the State of California for the Your Actions Save Lives campaign.

To view the PSA in Spanish and English, visit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNqAcAcBi2V/.

In the PSAs, the Latina leaders and activists make the case that “we’re stronger together” during the pandemic and encourage the community to mask up and get vaccinated because these safety steps help keep everyone safe. Agencies supporting the PSA include RS-E and Sensis Agency.

“Without a doubt, the voices of these incredible Latina leaders will help the critical messages of wearing a mask and getting vaccinated breakthrough to the Latino community. We’re excited to partner with Poderistas and empower our communities with the information they need to stay safer and help end the pandemic. ¡Pa’lante, Pa’tras ni para coger impulso!” said Ana Matosantos, Cabinet Secretary, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom.

“Latinx essential workers have stepped up across the pandemic, saving lives by ensuring we have access to everything from healthcare to the food on our tables. All of us have to do our part to keep our community healthy and safe by getting vaccinated and continuing to mask up. We are stronger together,” said America Ferrera, actor, producer, director, and co-founder of Poderistas.

“The pandemic continues to disproportionately impact the Latinx community, but Latinas across California have a profound impact on keeping our families, friends, and neighbors safe. All of us need to get vaccinated and continue to follow safety guidelines so we can limit the spread as much as possible,” said Elsa Collins, co-founder of Poderistas.

As the vaccine continues to be rolled out across California and the country, the California Department of Public Health is urging everyone over the age of 16 to get vaccinated and to continue to follow safe practices guidelines like remaining socially distant and masking up in necessary spaces to help limit further spread of the virus. This PSA is specifically targeted to the Latina population in California to help reduce the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on the Hispanic community.

For more information, visit www.covid19.ca.gov.

ABOUT PODERISTAS™
Poderistas™, formally known as She Se Puede, is a community built to celebrate our cultura and harness our PODER. Our ethos remains igual: To elevate, celebrate, and inspire Latinas to amplify their voices and actions on behalf of themselves and their communities. Poderistas™ is lifting Latina power and leadership. We are a place for affirmation and inspiration — the place that knows you, that gets you, and encourages you to go out and conquer the world. Welcome home. Visit poderistas.com for more — and follow us on Instagram!

Press Contacts
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Statewide Texas Catholic Charities Have Impressive Collective Reach This Past Year For COVID-19 And Winter Storm Response

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DALLAS, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In serving the most vulnerable among us, Catholic Charities agencies across the state put their faith into action to help more than half a million Texans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastating winter storm during this past year. The faith-based agencies collectively provided help and hope by meeting essential needs for food, transportation, financial assistance, case management, and more.

Catholic Charities agencies in Austin (Central Texas), Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Galveston–Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Odessa, Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Texas Panhandle, and Tyler reported their efforts. The most impressive COVID-19 and Winter Storm measurements of help ranging from March 15,2020– March 15, 2021 are:

  • 707,657 Texans served
  • $83,142,183 in financial aid distributed
  • 17,553,221 pounds of food provided
  • 16,782 cases of water donated
  • 84,885 diapers, wipes, blankets, and hygiene kits distributed
  • 44,881 total rides provided
  • 2,684 gallons of hand sanitizer provided
  • Countless more housed, clothed, and medically cared for

In response to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, Texas Catholic Charities have successfully redesigned services to virtual case management models, engineered food distribution services to incorporate drive-throughs, reworked transportation programs into meal delivery services, partnered with cities and airports to provide mass aid, launched entirely new programs like crisis counseling and disaster case management, created and staffed up call centers, led grassroots efforts to help the most marginally affected members of our communities, served on long-term recovery boards, launched research projects to study how clients were responding, and fundraised successfully even before government funding was available.

With agencies in operation for over 100 years, integrity in service models, creativity in crisis, and reliability and loyalty to community needs, Catholic Charities continues to be a poverty-ending cornerstone here in Texas.

Please contact your local Catholic Charities office for interview requests using the contacts listed below. Impact stories, visuals, and spokespeople may be available upon request.

Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle
Jeff Gulde, [email protected] 
806-376-4571

Catholic Charities of Central Texas
Kara Henderson, [email protected]
512-651-6118

Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas
Derrick Owens, [email protected]
409-924-4421

Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley
Sister Norma Pimentel, [email protected]
956-702-4088

Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi
Shannette Hoelscher, [email protected]
361-884-0651 ext 246

Catholic Charities Dallas
Jeremy Bermender, [email protected] 
469-801-8133

Catholic Charities Fort Worth
Katelin Cortney, [email protected]
817-289-3878

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese Galveston-Houston
Betsy Ballard, [email protected]
713-874-6751

Catholic Charities Diocese of Laredo
Maria de los Angeles Palacios, [email protected]
956-722-2443

Catholic Charities of Lubbock
Cynthia Quintanilla, [email protected]
806-642-449

Catholic Charities Community Services of Odessa
Sara Aguilar, [email protected]
432-332-1387

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
Antonio Fernandez, [email protected]
210-222-1294

Catholic Charities Diocese of Tyler
Kathy S. Harry, [email protected]
903-258-9492

 

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Nevada Special Education Teacher Named 2021 National Teacher of the Year

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WASHINGTON, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced that Juliana Urtubey, an elementary school special education teacher, is the 2021 National Teacher of the Year.

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Urtubey, an educator for 11 years, teaches at Kermit R. Booker, Sr. Innovative Elementary School in Las Vegas, where she serves as a co-teacher in pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade special education settings and as an instructional strategist developing supports to meet students’ differing academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.

Known as “Ms. Earth” for her efforts to beautify schools and unify the community through murals and gardens, Urtubey has helped raise funds for garden programs at two Las Vegas schools. In one program, the garden was tended to by the student “Garden Gnomies” club and offered opportunities for innovative student learning and intergenerational learning and connections to the wider community.

“I am tremendously grateful and honored to be recognized as the 2021 National Teacher of the Year,” Urtubey said. “The privilege and honor to represent our nation’s brilliant students, diverse families, and resilient educators brings me unending joy. I am strongly committed to leveraging our collective power to build educational spaces where all children may thrive. By centering the strengths of our children and families, we create more just systems for all students, valuing their diverse cultural, linguistic, cognitive, and experiential gifts.”

CCSSO’s National Teacher of the Year Program identifies exceptional teachers across the country, recognizes their effective work in the classroom, engages them in a year of professional learning, amplifies their voices, and empowers them to participate in policy discussions at the state and national levels.  

As the 2021 National Teacher of the Year (NTOY), Urtubey will spend a year representing educators and serving as an ambassador for students and teachers across the nation. She advocates for a “joyful and just education” for all students, one that is inclusive and celebratory of all students’ identities, families and communities.

“Juliana Urtubey exemplifies the dedication, creativity and heart teachers bring to their students and communities,” said CCSSO Chief Executive Officer Carissa Moffat Miller. “CCSSO has been honored to support outstanding educators through the National Teacher of the Year program for 70 years. I congratulate Juliana Urtubey and look forward to her leadership and advocacy for a ‘joyful and just’ education for all students.”

Every year, exemplary teachers from each state, U.S. extra-state territories, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity are selected as State Teachers of the Year. From that group, the National Teacher of the Year is chosen by a selection committee composed of 16 renowned education organizations. 

The selection committee said in a statement: “Juliana is a dedicated educator who has fostered growth in her students and a greater connection with her community through her innovative school garden program. She aims to lift up others, a true example of a teacher with an asset mindset who aims to help people see their own strengths. Juliana is also an expert in differentiating teaching practices for diverse student backgrounds and needs. A thoughtful and authentic advocate for the students and community she serves, Juliana has the expertise, passion and heart to serve as the 2021 National Teacher of the Year.”

Urtubey is the first Latinx National Teacher of the Year since at least 2005 and the first National Teacher of the Year from Nevada. She is a National Board Certified Teacher.

“Juliana is an exceptional teacher leader and we are so proud to have her represent educators from Nevada and across the nation,” said Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert. “It is fitting that Juliana is Nevada’s first-ever National Teacher of the Year, as she exemplifies the values of equity and inclusivity that drive our collective work to support students and families. Juliana celebrates and values the knowledge and experiences that students bring to the classroom, which contributes to her keen ability to understand and meet the academic and social-emotional needs of children. Juliana’s work has made an immeasurable difference in the lives of students, families, staff, and educators in Nevada, and we are excited for this opportunity to expand her positive influence and impact.”

The National Teacher of the Year Program is sponsored by Curriculum Associates, ETS, Google for Education, NWEA, Pearson, Verizon Business, and Voya Financial.

The finalists for the 2021 National Teacher of the Year are John Arthur (Utah), Alejandro Diasgranados (District of Columbia), and Maureen Stover (North Carolina). You can read more about the finalists here.

Learn more about Juliana Urtubey (HOO-lee-on-a ER-two-bay), including her biography and photos, at www.ntoy.org. Urtubey is also available for interviews in Spanish.

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a nonpartisan, nationwide, nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments of elementary and secondary education in the states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity, Bureau of Indian Education, and five U.S. extra-state jurisdictions. CCSSO provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues. The Council seeks member consensus on major educational issues and expresses their views to civic and professional organizations, federal agencies, Congress, and the public. 

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Turtle Beach Unveils The All-New Recon 500 Gaming Headset Featuring First-Of-Their-Kind 60mm Eclipse Dual Drivers

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Turtle Beach (www.turtlebeach.com) is a leading gaming accessory brand offering a wide selection of cutting-edge, award-winning gaming headsets. Whether you're a professional esports athlete, hardcore gamer, casual player, or just starting out, Turtle Beach has the gaming headset to help you truly master your skills. Innovative and advanced technology, amazing high-quality gaming audio, crystal-clear communication, lightweight and comfortable designs, and ease-of-use are just a few features that make Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand for gamers the world over. Designed for Xbox, PlayStation®, and Nintendo consoles as well as for PC, Mac®, and mobile/tablet devices, owning a Turtle Beach gaming headset gives you the competitive advantage. Hear Everything. Defeat Everyone.™ The Company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leading gaming headset and audio accessory brand Turtle Beach (NASDAQ: HEAR) today unveiled the Recon 500 as a groundbreaking new addition to the Company’s popular Recon line of gaming headsets. The Recon 500 debuts Turtle Beach’s patented, first-of-their-kind 60mm Eclipse™ Dual Drivers and custom-crafted AccuTune™ wood composite-injected earcups which combine to deliver unprecedented sound quality at every frequency. The Recon 500 also features Turtle Beach’s noise-cancelling TruSpeak™ microphone while memory foam cushions, ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly technology, and a lightweight frame deliver extraordinary comfort. The Recon 500 features a standard 3.5mm audio interface for multiplatform connectivity with Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, PC, and compatible mobile devices. With a MSRP of $79.95, the Recon 500 is a top choice for gamers seeking to elevate their performance with a powerful, affordable headset.  Available in Black and Arctic Camo colorways, fans can pre-order the Recon 500 now from participating retailers and at turtlebeach.com. Turtle Beach’s Recon 500 gaming headset launches in North America on May 30, 2021 and at participating retailers across Europe on June 18, 2021.

Turtle Beach (www.turtlebeach.com) is a leading gaming accessory brand offering a wide selection of cutting-edge, award-winning gaming headsets. Whether you're a professional esports athlete, hardcore gamer, casual player, or just starting out, Turtle Beach has the gaming headset to help you truly master your skills. Innovative and advanced technology, amazing high-quality gaming audio, crystal-clear communication, lightweight and comfortable designs, and ease-of-use are just a few features that make Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand for gamers the world over. Designed for Xbox, PlayStation®, and Nintendo consoles as well as for PC, Mac®, and mobile/tablet devices, owning a Turtle Beach gaming headset gives you the competitive advantage. Hear Everything. Defeat Everyone.™ The Company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

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“With our all-new, patented Eclipse™ Dual Drivers, Turtle Beach is once again first-to-market with groundbreaking gaming audio technology that makes the Recon 500 one of the best sounding headsets,” said Juergen Stark, Chairman and CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “The Recon 500 delivers some of the most impressive engineering advances our Recon series gaming headsets have ever achieved. It redefines what gamers will expect in a headset at this price point, offering an innovative design, masterful audio performance, and plush comfort.”

Gamers can experience a revolution in gaming audio with the Recon 500. Turtle Beach’s all-new, patented 60mm Eclipse™ Dual Drivers separate high and low frequencies for ultra-detailed gaming audio across a massive soundstage. The Recon 500‘s earcups are precision-engineered and injected with AccuTune™ wood composite, lending to enhanced acoustics for realistic sound imaging. The removable TruSpeak™ noise-cancelling mic delivers reliable, clear, pro-level communication with teammates and other players, and on-ear controls put Volume and Mic Mute right within reach when you need it.

For comfort, soft memory foam cushions wrapped in highly breathable athletic fabric surround the Recon 500‘s powerful drivers, allowing gamers to stay cool in the heat of battle. The Recon 500‘s adjustable, metal-reinforced headband is built to last while still being lightweight and flexible to stay cozy during long gaming sessions, and Turtle Beach’s patented ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly design removes pressure on your spectacles to add further comfort while you play.

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (https://corp.turtlebeach.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.com) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s Neat Microphones brand (www.neatmic.com) creates high-quality USB and analog microphones for gamers, streamers, and professionals that embrace cutting-edge technology and design. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

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While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to, the substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the integration of any businesses we acquire and the integration of such businesses within our internal control over financial reporting and operations, our indebtedness, the Company’s liquidity, and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Company’s other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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Juan Manuel Martínez’s new book Morfina para el Alma, a compelling book that guides individuals on how to achieve life’s maximum potential

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COLLEGE PLACE, Wash., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Morfina para el Alma was created by Juan Manuel Martínez. Juan is an author who was born in the Mexican Republic. He emigrated to the United States in search of better opportunities. Currently he does marketing networks as well as teaching martial arts classes in Washington.

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Martínez said this about his book: “The work Morfina para el Alma was created with the intention of sharing with the public some reflections and personal experiences of the author that will be essential to be able to face the challenges and adversities that at a certain moment will be present in the life of every human being.

Hoping that this book will become the trigger that drives all that internal potential of each individual maximizing the meaning of life, as well as identifying the true purpose of our existence, in a more conscious and positive way, analyzing current issues than today Our society does not seem to give them a certain importance, but they are becoming a great problem for humanity.

This work will not only lead you to make profound changes in your life, but it will also help you become a better human being who always seeks your own good, but without forgetting to help others.”

Published by Page Publishing, Juan Manuel Martínez’s new book Morfina para el Alma will enlighten the readers with the insight that will lead them toward realizing their personal meanings of life amid challenges and emotional drawbacks.

Consumers who wish to learn from poignant real-life experiences can purchase Morfina para el Alma 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 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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Miguel Domínguez’s new book Los Poemas de Miguel Domínguez, a compendium of heartfelt poems that reflect a fervent and steadfast romantic love

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JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Los Poemas de Miguel Domínguez was created by Miguel Domínguez. Miguel  is an author, writer, composer, and singer originally from El Salvador with copyright in the United States Congressional Bookstore.

Los Poemas De Miguel Domínguez

Domínguez said this about his book: “This book is a collection of love poems that are born from a sincere heart, and are dedicated to a very special woman. Miguel Dominguez will lead you to believe in love, again. Each page will take you to a new dimension, where failure becomes opportunity, where the smile is not fake and where the heart really beats.

Words are homing pigeons that carry the beating of a heart thirsty for love. You can almost feel the beating of two hearts that seek, desire and finally meet; finding hope where others have lost it and looking into each other’s eyes when others are gone. The book surpasses legal advice and human strategies that only limit infinity. Love is eternal, it is spiritual and it comes from God. To love and be loved again is the heart of this book.”

Published by Page Publishing, Miguel Domínguez’s new book Los Poemas de Miguel Domínguez will surely fill the readers with emotions of joy and yearning as they partake in every poem’s gem of wisdom about love and faith.

Consumers who wish to embark on a romantic journey can purchase Los Poemas de Miguel Domínguez 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 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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