Kia Unveils Two Rugged X-Line Sorento Concepts Built For The Wild

November 20, 2020

Kia Sorento Zion Edition is a dune-defeating desert escape vehicle.

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Since the arrival of the award-winning Telluride last year and the head-turning Seltos in early 2020, Kia Motors America (KMA) has had its sights on building a robust and reimagined SUV line-up. As the next step in this capability-focused product strategy, the all-new 2021 Sorento is poised to bring customers a new level of trail-ready toughness not yet seen from the brand. To celebrate this rugged personality, KMA unveiled a pair of custom-built Sorento SUVs – the Yosemite Edition and the Zion Edition – during the brand’s virtual national dealer meeting this week. The two wilderness-themed SUVs build upon the production Sorento X-Line model, a variant that highlights off-road prowess with unique 20-inch wheels, increased ride height to 8.3-in., improved approach/departure angles, more advanced AWD with snow-mode, and a more robust roof rack than the outgoing Sorento.

Customized by LGE-CTE Motorsports of San Dimas, CA, each vehicle receives its namesake and inspiration from the outdoor environments found in America’s great national parks. The Sorento Yosemite Edition is a dream build for high elevation adventuring and mountain living, painted in “Pine Green” in a matte finish with gloss and matte black accents. The Sorento Zion Edition is a desert escape vehicle made for stomping dunes, painted in “Desert Sand” in a gloss finish with gloss black accents.

Both feature custom fender flares that sit atop 20-inch wheels and 32-inch all-terrain tires. Body armor includes custom skid plates and brush guards in a satin chrome finish. For packing gear, the Yosemite edition dons a brawny roof rack, while the Zion Edition comes equipped with a full-length cargo top. The duo will be making special appearances around the country to capture the imagination of adventurers and enthusiasts, alike.

While most customers will not take their Sorento to the level of customization seen on the Yosemite and Zion Editions, many have shown a penchant for personalizing their Kia SUVs. To satisfy that desire, Kia will offer an exciting range of port-installed and dealer-installed accessories. Customers can tailor their Sorento to their lifestyle and needs with attachments such as roof rack crossbars, tow hitches for trailers, and side steps for easier load-in of toys.

The 2021 Kia Sorento will arrive in showrooms beginning in November.

About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

Kia Sorento Yosemite Edition aims at exploring high-elevation locales and mountain living.

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The Home Depot Declares Third Quarter Dividend Of $1.50

November 20, 2020

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ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a third quarter cash dividend of $1.50 per share. The dividend is payable on December 17, 2020, to shareholders of record on the close of business on December 3, 2020. This is the 135th consecutive quarter the company has paid a cash dividend.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,295 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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San Antonio Holiday Traditions Spark Hope and Joy with Early Lighting of River Walk Lights

November 20, 2020

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A new, four-million light experience, Mexican luminarias lining the River Walk and millions of lights nightly across the city are just a few of the joyful ornaments on San Antonio’s 2020 holiday tree. Downtown’s beautifully decorated Travis Park will be home to the 50-foot H-E-B Blue Spruce Christmas Tree and socially distanced celebrations will welcome visitors looking for an inspiring light in their holiday in San Antonio.

Holiday hope abounds in San Antonio with heartwarming attractions for the entire family. The season kicks into full swing the week of Nov. 16 as the San Antonio River Walk fully lights up earlier than usual to bring holiday magic in this unprecedented year. The first three December weekends, Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias returns with more than 2,000 Luminarias lining the banks of the River Walk as singers from the Ford Holiday Boat Caroling float by on the river.

Around the city, visitors will find a variety of ways to get in the holiday spirit while enjoying the city’s warm winter climate:

For the first time ever, illumi-Night: A Magical Drive-thru Experience will deck the grounds of the San Antonio Spurs’ home with over 4 million twinkling lights, photo opportunities, tasty treats, 3D displays and more over the course of a one-mile drive-thru experience. The event will help support community-focused programs by Spurs Give.

For a wild winter wonderland, the San Antonio Zoo’s Whataburger Zoo Lights features spectacular animal-themed light displays including a 15-foot-tall illuminated giraffe. Light show afficionados dance will enjoy a show with a Latin-inspired twist at the Lakeside Light Show featuring pixel technology combined with a custom soundtrack composed of Latin Music. Guests can sip cocoa, take snow globe photos, roast s’mores, ride camels and more.

Millions of twinkling lights at Six Flags Fiesta Texas set the stage for the park’s annual Holiday in the Park event where musical shows and socially distanced meet-and-greets with Santa Claus and Looney Toons characters combine with the thrills of exciting rides.

Visitors will find the largest display of holiday lights in Texas at SeaWorld San Antonio’s Christmas Celebration, where sparkling lights create a magical atmosphere across 250 acres. The Elmo’s Christmas Wish show offers a chance to dance and sing with fuzzy friends while Merry Mariachis bring an authentic San Antonio sound to the park.

Natural Bridge Caverns is the only place to find “Spelunker Claus” and carols echoing in a cave 180-feet below ground. Christmas at the Caverns festivities also include a 1/3-mile outdoor Trail of Lights, an outdoor holiday maze, Christmas campfires and live entertainment in a safe environment.

The priority on safety of the community and visitors is one of the reasons that San Antonio is a top vacation destination. San Antonio’s civic, business and association communities have joined forces to ensure that as the city emerges from the COVID-19 crisis it maintains safety as the most important aspect. In addition to more than 2,100 local businesses taking the Greater. Safer. To learn more about the way San Antonio is a safer choice for travel, visit VisitSanAntonio.com/SaferSA.

For even more light-filled imagery and holiday celebrations, plus event details, including dates, hours and pricing, go to VisitSanAntonio.com/holidays.

SOURCE Visit San Antonio

‘Tis the Season to Be Safe: Top Tips for Your Family During COVID-19

November 20, 2020

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The holidays normally are a time to get together in person with friends and family. However, the pandemic may mean virtual celebrations this year. Regardless of how you celebrate, it’s important to protect yourself from possible dangers associated with holiday trees, candles, and cooking fires, as well as unsafe toys.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8803851-cpsc-covid-19-holiday-safety-tips/

To keep the season safe, here’s what you need to know:

TOYS

Data:

Choking on small parts and riding toy injuries: CPSC reports that in 2019, there were an estimated 162,700 toy-related, emergency department-treated injuries and 14 deaths to children younger than 15, with most of the deaths associated with choking on small parts, like small balls and small toy parts and riding toys.
Toy recalls: continue to decline, with nine toy recalls in fiscal year 2020, three involving a lead violation, compared to 172 recalls in 2008, with 19 involving lead violations. Toys were also recalled for defects, such as choking, entrapment, ingestion and laceration hazards. Recalled toys present choking, entrapment, ingestion and laceration hazards, among other hazards that pose the threat of death or injury to a child.
Scooters: The number of injuries associated with non-motorized scooters significantly decreased from 2015 to 2019 for children younger than 15, from about 45,500 to about 35,600 injuries.

Tips:

Follow age guidance and other safety information on the toy packaging, and choose toys that match your child’s interests and abilities.
Get safety gear, including helmets for scooters and other riding toys–helmets should be worn properly at all times and be sized to fit.
Keep small balls and toys with small parts away from children younger than age 3, and keep deflated balloons away from children younger than 8 years old (discard broken balloons at once).

COOKING

Data:

Cooking fires are the # 1 cause of residential fires.
An average of 1,700 cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving Day each year, more than three times the average number on any other day of the year.
In the last two decades, there were 220 fire or scald/burn incidents involving turkey fryers, resulting in 81 injuries and $9.7 million in property loss.

Tips:

Never leave cooking food unattended on the stove.
Keep children away from the cooking area, and keep flammable items, like potholders and paper or plastic bags, away from the stove and oven.
Only fry a turkey outside and away from your home–not inside your garage, or on your porch. Do not overfill the oil in the turkey fryer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions on use, including thawing your turkey thoroughly and maintaining control of the oil temperature.

DECORATING

Data:

On average, there are about 200 decorating-related injuries each day during the holiday season, with about half of the incidents involving falls. And in the 2018 holiday season, about 17,500 people were treated in emergency rooms due to holiday decorating-related injuries.
In the 2019 holiday season, there were six deaths associated with holiday season decorations.
From 2015 to 2017, on average, there were about 100 Christmas tree fires and about 1,100 candle fires (in November and December), resulting in 20 deaths, 160 injuries and nearly $50 million in property damage each year.

Tips:

Make sure your live Christmas tree has plenty of water, and look for the “Fire Resistant” label when buying an artificial tree.
Place burning candles in sight, away from flammable items, and blow them out before leaving the room.
Only use lights tested for safety by a national recognized testing laboratory. Throw out sets with broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections.

To view and share a Holiday Safety video, b-roll of a dry Christmas tree, turkey fryer and candle burn and a poster, and for more information on how to be safe during the holidays, please visit CPSC’s Holiday Safety Information Center.

About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.

For lifesaving information:
– Visit CPSC.gov
– Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
– Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
– Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
– Call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
– Contact a media specialist.

Release Number: 21-031

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

“Honoring Leaders and Student Scholarships for Latino Health”

November 20, 2020

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/–The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF), 501c foundation of the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), hosts its 17^th Annual Ceremony –virtually – to present scholarships to outstanding Latino health professional students to assist them to become a doctor, nurse, dentist, pharmacist, PA or public health administrator.

“We are also honoring leaders who are role models for these remarkable students,” said Dr. Elena Rios, President and CEO of NHHF and NHMA. “and partnering with visionary sponsors so that we are able to build the future health workforce for our communities, so ravaged by COVID-19.”

The gala ceremony will be held November 19^th from 8:00 – 10:00 pm EST.

This year NHHF honors leaders in the Health industry for their transformation of their community, academic and private sector organizations so that more Latinos will have access to healthcare:

The United Health Foundation and Centene Corporate are the Major Sponsors. Other sponsors include NovoNordisk, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science, Kaiser Permanente, DaVita, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, Latino Commission on AIDS, California Liver Institute, Pasadena Liver Institute, American Heart Association, California Health and Wellness and HealthNet and more.

This year’s NHHF Health Professional Student Scholarships are being awarded to outstanding students who demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to providing healthcare to Latinos. Since the scholarship program was launched in 2004, NHHF has awarded over 280 scholarships as the only Latino scholarship only given to graduate students in healthcare in the U.S.

The 2020 scholarship award winners are:

Elisabeth Parra, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science /David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Bianka Aceves Martin, University of California Riverside School of Medicine
Jaquelin Solis Solis, Loyola University Chicago– Stritch School of Medicine
Gabriel Enciso, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Enrique Cazares-Navarro, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Daniel Alicea, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Jose Negrete Manriquez, Charles R. Drew/PRIME at Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Raidizon Mercedes, Drexel University College of Medicine
Jordan Juarez, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Priscilla Gonzalez, Boston University School of Medicine
Ana McCracken, University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
Katia Valdez, University of California, Los Angeles, Fielding School of Public Health
Cesia Rosamilia, CUNY School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
Raul Perez Zarate, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
Alejandra Silva Hernandez, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Sylvette Ramos-Diaz, University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry
Steve Rodriguez, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Dental School
Ingrid Marie Belaza, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy
Diana Garnica, University of Southern California School of Pharmacy
Alexander Pinto, New York University College of Dentistry
Luis Gutierrez, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Lisandra Ochoa, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
Ruben Vega Perez, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Lauro Avalos, University of California, San Francisco, Medical School
Alberto Ortega, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Cecilia Ramirez, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Victor Rodriguez, Texas A&M University College of Medicine
Brenda Castillo, Texas Tech University Health Sciences, El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Laura Hernandez Santiago, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Medical School
Vanessa Nunez, David Geffen School of Medicine and Fielding Public Health School at UCLA
Veronica Ortiz – Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Julio Ramos, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Andrew Rosales, Keck USC School of Medicine
Monica Vergara, Tulane University School of Medicine

NHHF is the 501(c)(3) arm of the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), a nonprofit organization that represents 50,000 Hispanic physicians across the U.S. The mission of NHHF is to improve the health of Hispanics through research and educational activities. www.NHMAFoundation.org

SOURCE National Hispanic Health Foundation

Latin Biz Today And The World Happiness Foundation Partner To Inspire The Latino Community To Strive For A Life Of Fulfillment And Belonging

November 20, 2020

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Latin Biz Today and the World Happiness Foundation have forged an alliance to inspire the Latino community to strive for a life of fulfillment. Their common goal is to empower individuals to create relationships that will positively impact and enhance their family, work life, and culture. On November 20^th and 21^st, they are coming together for the World Happiness Foundation‘s global digital event “Unlocking the Power of Belonging.”

Luis Gallardo, President and Founder of The World Happiness Foundation and Latin Biz Today advisory board member says, “We are thrilled to have Latin Biz Today as a media partner. Its advisory board member Chuck Garcia will be delivering a powerful keynote session titled, ‘Emotional Intelligence, People and Belonging: The Key to Personal and Business Enrichment and Success.'”

Tina Trevino, partner and director community relations for Latin Biz Today, adds, “The World Happiness Foundation is a perfect match with our mission of driving success in work, life and culture…hitting that balance of fulfillment, belonging and mindfulness.”

Latin Biz Today has recently launched 5 new channels on its website encompassing the worlds of sports, fashion, food, music, and ideas. Channel leaders include: Grammy Award winner Oscar Hernandez, Fashion industry executive and entrepreneur Tina Trevino, Restaurant industry expert Tracy Nieporent Myriad Restaurant Group partner (Nobu, Tribeca Grill, etc.), Dave Torromeo, Executive Director of the sports industry graduate program at Manhattanville College, and Eli Mendoza, partner and COO of Siris Capital, leading the Ideas channel.

Both Latin Biz Today and the World Happiness Foundation are committed to happier more fulfilling existence in all aspects of life. Creating happiness is the business of life.

Through this strategic alliance, the World Happiness Foundation and Latin Biz Today aim to create a voice for Happiness in the Hispanic/Latino community worldwide. One that is proudly grounded on the core values and lifestyle that Hispanic/Latino people bring to the global community.

On November 20^th, Join Latin Biz Today advisory board member Chuck Garcia at the World Happiness Fest. Garcia will cover “Emotional Intelligence for Personal Enrichment and to Enhance Business & Work Initiatives.” You can register by heading to https://www.worldhappiness.academy/

About LATIN BIZ TODAY
Latin Biz Today (LBT) is a U.S based multimedia platform launched in 2010 to celebrate Dr. Les “Coach” Fernandez’s legacy of mentorship, relationships and success. Its 170 mentor, thought leader, experts focus on driving business success while enhancing work, life, and culture. These mentor-contributors benefit the Latino business community through their advice and insights and interact both virtually and in person with the Latin Biz Today audience. They offer original, exclusive, high-value, multi-media content with a Latino nuance.

Latin Biz Today website, Facebook LinkedIn Twitter & Instagram @LatinBizToday

About the WORLD HAPPINESS FOUNDATION
The World Happiness Foundation’s (WHF) purpose is to realize a world with freedom, consciousness, and happiness, for all, and during this time, belonging is more important than ever. Loneliness, anxiety, and depression have increased exponentially around the globe. Beyond creating a culture of inclusion and a sense of belonging to fulfill our human need, belonging is also the path to effective teamwork, creativity, innovation and the way to unlock individuals and communities’ whole potential.

World Happiness Foundation

Luis Gallardo is also a mentor-contributor for Latin Biz Today! For further insight please see:
“Are Relationships Vital to Business Growth?”
Luis Gallardo and The World Happiness Foundation

SOURCE Latin Business Today, LLC

If You Purchased Gasoline from a Valero Station in the State of California and Paid with a Debit Card, a Class Action Settlement May Affect Your Rights

November 20, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A proposed class action settlement has been reached with Valero Marketing and Supply Company (“Valero”) in a case claiming that Valero engaged in deceptive and unfair conduct in violation of California law by failing to ensure that customers are notified that debit card purchases of gasoline are charged a higher “credit” price, rather than an available lower “cash” price. The lawsuit is known as Bautista v. Valero Marketing and Supply Company, Case No. 3:15-cv-05557-RS. Valero denies these allegations and there has been no finding of liability against Valero. Valero has agreed to the Settlement to avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with continuing the case.

WHO IS IN THE SETTLEMENT CLASS?

You need to decide whether you are affected by this Settlement. The Court-certified Settlement Class is defined as “All persons who, between December 3, 2011 and the date of preliminary approval, purchased gasoline using a debit card at a Valero-branded station in California that advertised a ‘cash’ price and ‘credit’ price on Relevant Valero-Branded Signage but the Relevant Valero-Branded Signage did not affirmatively disclose how gasoline purchased with a debit card was priced, and were charged more money per gallon than the advertised ‘cash’ price.”

WHAT DOES THE SETTLEMENT PROVIDE?

Valero has agreed to implement certain modifications to signage available for use by Valero-branded stations in California and its signage policies to further inform consumers how their debit cards will be charged at Valero-branded stations. For details on the modifications Valero has agreed to, visit www.GasolineSignageSettlement.com or call 1-888-905-0604.

YOUR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS

Do Nothing: By doing nothing, you are staying in the Settlement Class, and you will automatically receive the benefits of the Settlement in the form of signage and policy modifications. But you will lose the ability to file or continue your own lawsuit for monetary damages or other relief against Valero based on the claims that are a part of this Settlement.

Ask To Be Excluded: If you exclude yourself from the Settlement Class you still receive the benefit of the Settlement in the form of signage and policy modifications. However, you may then be able to sue, or continue to sue, Valero regarding the advertising of “cash” and “credit” prices and failure to disclose a “debit” price, to the extent such claims are not time-barred. To ask to be excluded, you must send an “Exclusion Request” by mail stating that you want to be excluded. You must mail your Exclusion Request postmarked by February 18, 2021. For more information on how to exclude yourself visit www.GasolineSignageSettlement.com.

Object to the Settlement: If you do not exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you can object to the Settlement, Class Counsel’s request for attorneys’ fees and expenses, and for a service award and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for the Settlement Class Representative. Objections must be filed or postmarked on or before the February 18, 2021. For more information on how to object visit www.GasolineSignageSettlement.com.

Should I Hire An Attorney? You do not need to hire your own attorney because Court-appointed Class Counsel is working on your behalf. If you retain an individual attorney, you will need to pay for that attorney.

Final Approval Hearing: The Court will hold the Final Approval Hearing on March 11, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. You can go to this hearing, but you do not have to. The Court will hear any objections, determine if the Settlement is fair, and consider Settlement Class Counsel’s request for attorneys’ fees and expenses, and for a service award and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for the Settlement Class Representative.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

This Notice is only a summary. For more information, including the Settlement Agreement and other legal documents, visit www.GasolineSignageSettlement.com or contact the administrator at 1-888-905-0604.

SOURCE United States District Court for the Northern District of California

2020 HITEC Emerging Executive Program Graduates Announced

November 19, 2020

CHICAGO, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITEC is pleased to recognize 67 fellows for their successful completion of the 2020 Emerging Executive Program. Click here to see a list of the 2020 Graduating Fellows.

The HITEC Emerging Executive Program is a nine-month, cohort-based program that develops emerging and high-potential Hispanic technology leaders looking to become tomorrow’s executive leaders. The work of the Emerging Executive Program continues to be central to HITEC’s core mission – to develop future Hispanic technology and business leaders.

HITEC redesigned its Emerging Executive Program for 2020, creating two distinct tracks in an effort to enhance the current curriculum and expand the program’s focus on coaching and mentoring. The program includes the Emerging Executive and Executive (E+), The Emerging Executive track is designed specifically for manager/director level executives that have mid-level management experience and are in a position to take that next step in their career towards a senior-level role while the Executive (E+) is designed specifically for senior level executives with proven management experience who are in a position to take that next step in their career towards a C-level position.

HITEC provides members with game-changing personal and professional development opportunities such as the Emerging Executive Program, in an effort to build a stronger pipeline of the next generation of technology and business leaders who just happen to be Hispanic.

“The Emerging Executive Program provided me with a platform to learn from thought leaders who helped me not to change, but to expand my perspectives, increase my confidence and network with like-minded individuals. It was a great feeling to be with so many executives who had one purpose: to empower me and to help me develop a better self,” said Sofia Alexe, Manager, Oracle

“Leadership is about serving others. The HITEC Emerging Executive Program has given me a tremendous opportunity to support and mentor talented Hispanic professionals as they grow and advance in their careers. This is such a rewarding experience, and I am honored to be able to pay it forward and assist others,” said Al Ramos, Managing Director and Co-Chair of the Americas Race & Ethnic Diversity Committee at Morgan Stanley.

Since 2014, 254 leaders have completed the program, advancing in their careers and helping contribute to our growing community of Hispanic technology executives.

The 2020 Emerging Executive Program Fellows will be celebrated during a virtual graduation celebration on Thursday, November 19th, 2020.

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Civic’s Got Game! 2022 Honda Civic Prototype Debuts on Twitch

November 19, 2020

Honda today gave the world its first glimpse of the all-new 2022 Civic on Twitch, the world’s leading live streaming entertainment service. The new Civic, shown in prototype form in a striking new color, Solar Flare Pearl, showcases a fresh, sporty and upscale new look for Honda’s iconic and immensely popular Civic.

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda today gave the world its first glimpse of the all-new 2022 Civic on Twitch, the world’s leading live streaming entertainment service. The new Civic, shown in prototype form in a striking new color, Solar Flare Pearl, showcases a fresh, sporty and upscale new look for Honda’s iconic and immensely popular Civic.

The 11^th-generation Civic draws inspiration from timeless elements of Honda design, including a low and wide stance, low beltline, clean and sophisticated detailing, and an open and airy cabin. The prototype model unveiled today presages the arrival of an all-new Civic lineup, beginning late spring 2021, with the launch of the Civic Sedan followed by the sporty and personal Civic Hatchback, performance-focused Civic Si, and the ultimate high-performance Civic: Type R.

Leveraging its strong presence in esports and gaming, Honda’s debut on Twitch is a nod to Civic’s industry-leading and global appeal with young buyers. The 10^th-generation Civic has been an unparalleled success – America’s most popular car four years running², and the most popular vehicle, car or light truck with Millennials, Gen Z, first-time new vehicle buyers and a growing population of multicultural customers since its 2015 launch³. The 11^th-generation Civic will build on that appeal with an even sportier, fun-to-drive new chassis, more powerful and fuel-efficient powertrains, multiple new Civic-first features and technologies, and further advances in active and passive safety features and performance.

“Civic has always exceeded expectations, and the all-new Civic will continue that legacy of setting the standard for compact cars with human-centered design, outstanding dynamics, style, safety performance and driver enjoyment,” said Dave Gardner, executive vice president of National Operations, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Civic Exterior Design – Timeless Civic Values for the Modern Era

In redesigning Civic, stylists and engineers revisited timeless design concepts of past Civics, focusing on Honda’s essential and human-centered “Man-Maximum, Machine-Minimum” (M/M) philosophy, where the purpose of technology and design is to serve the needs of the driver and passengers. The styling manifests these timeless design concepts in a fresh and exhilarating new way.

The design team started with the fundamentals, imbuing the new Civic with a dynamic shape and sporty stance. Carrying forward the low CG package of the 10^th–generation model, including its low overall height and low hip point, designers applied the classic Civic design ethos of “thin and light” body design with a low hood and front fenders, and a low horizontal beltline that grounds the body, accentuating the wheels and tires, and enabling an expansive and airy greenhouse with exceptional outward visibility.

In executing its concept, the team also made substantial changes to the Civic’s upper body design to maximize visibility for the driver and passengers, including moving the front roof pillars rearward relative to the driver, to place them more in the visual periphery, and relocating the side mirrors to the doors for a clearer view through the front side windows.

The new face of Civic features a clean and sophisticated look, emphasizing a low and wide stature with strong horizontal elements, including offsetting the upright grille below the headlights. In profile, the Civic’s greenhouse is moved rearward on the body, elongating the hood for a more premium side view. The sharp horizontal shoulder, or C-line, carves a gentle arc from the front fender to the taillights, lending continuity to the overall design, while the upswept R-line carries through the rear fenders to the rear reflectors, adding a feeling of motion even when standing still. In the rear, the wider track of Civic is complemented by new taillights that emphasize width and on-road stability, and a playfully upswept yet aerodynamically-efficient trailing edge to the trunk lid.

Interior – Classic Civic Design Boldly Reimagined

In similar fashion, the all-new Civic will get a dramatic interior makeover as it reimagines the clean and uncluttered lines of earlier generations of Civic, and advances essential Civic M/M values of outstanding ergonomics and exceptional visibility, all while incorporating modern design elements and technology.

The instrument panel is free of visual clutter, minimizing cut lines and breaks to give drivers a clean and clear view of the road ahead, with the door top and dash line blending harmoniously. Stretching the width of the dash is a honeycomb mesh accent, which serves not only as a design element, but also conceals the visually busy air vents.

The 11^th-generation also will introduce multiple new Civic-first technologies, including an all-digital driver’s meter cluster and a new 9-inch full-HD Display Audio touchscreen mounted atop the low-set instrument panel.

Civic Safety – Advancing Small-Car Safety Performance

True to its mission of advancing small-car safety performance, the 11^th-generation Civic will introduce multiple new active and passive safety systems, including an upgraded suite of Honda Sensing® safety and driver-assistive technologies, and multiple new airbag designs. Furthermore, the new Civic comes with an advanced new version of Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure with both improved occupant and pedestrian collision protection. The new, more rigid body structure also will contribute to further advances in Civic’s driving refinement, ride quality and sporty handling.

Civic Popularity – Sales Success Spanning Six Decades

The 10^th-generation Civic has been a runaway success, establishing itself as the most popular car in America, earning the trust of more than 1.5 million U.S. customers since its 2015 launch, out-retailing every passenger car in America⁴. It extends a legacy of success that includes nearly 12 million Civics sold in the U.S. since its 1973 introduction, making it one of the top three best-selling cars in America over the past 47 years⁵. The iconic Civic has been the No. 1 vehicle among Millennial buyers since 2011⁶, making Honda the top brand in loyalty with Millennials⁷. In addition, Honda captures the most Gen Z car buyers in the industry⁷, where Civic leads the industry as the most purchased vehicle by the Gen Z audience⁸. Civic also is the No. 1 vehicle in the industry with multicultural buyers⁸.

The 11^th-generation will continue Civic’s legacy of being built in North America and, for the first time, Civic Hatchback will be manufactured in the U.S., at the company’s Greensburg, Indiana plant. Honda’s commitment to building products in America spans four decades. Civic joined Honda’s North America-made lineup in 1986 with production in Ohio. Today, Civic is produced at two plants in North America, in Greensburg, Indiana, and in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. Since 1986, Honda has produced more than 10.5 million Civics in North America, five million of those in the United States.

Civic Prototype Twitch Reveal

Honda has a significant presence in gaming and esports, and is the first and only automaker in North America to sponsor both an esports team, and a league, as the exclusive automotive partner of Team Liquid and the Riot Games League of Legends Championship Series. In addition, Honda’s gaming platform includes a partnership with Twitch. Twitch is home to the three-year-running Honda Head2Head gaming channel, which is the exclusive auto-branded gaming channel on the platform.

With Twitch’s average daily visitors reaching 17.5 million, Honda aims to grab the attention of the audience behind the explosive growth of esports. The deeply enthusiastic fans share a similar passion for Civic, making the nameplate America’s most popular vehicle of any kind with Millennial, Gen Z and multicultural consumers⁸. Honda’s integration of the all-new Civic reveal in prototype form on its Head2Head Twitch channel one-ups the brand’s commitment in the gaming space.

The live reveal of the 11^th-generation Civic prototype today on Honda’s Head2Head Twitch channel was hosted by Rachel Seltzer and MonsterDface, with eight top streamers who battled it out in Fortnite, the world’s most popular battle royale game, ranking second on Twitch’s most streamed games. The reveal included a live performance by Honda Stage artist, Cordae.

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 Fit, 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 38 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2019, more than 90 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.

¹Based on Urban Science DataHub™ retail sales data among all passenger cars, 2016CY – 2020CYTD Sep.
² Based on Urban Science DataHub™ retail sales data among all passenger cars, 2016CY – 2020CYTD Sep.
³ Based on Strategic Vision New Vehicle Experience Study 2016-2020
⁴ Based on Urban Science DataHub™ retail sales data among all passenger cars, 2016CY – 2020CYTD Sep.
⁵ Based on Wards Intelligence total sales data Jan. 1973 – Jun. 2020
⁶ Based on Strategic Vision New Vehicle Experience Study 2011-2020
⁷ Based on Strategic Vision New Vehicle Experience Study 2020
⁸Based on Strategic Vision New Vehicle Experience Study 2016-2020

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Stanford Children’s Health Launches Virtual HIV-Prevention Program

November 19, 2020

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Using telehealth virtual visits, the Stanford Medicine Virtual PrEP Program, in partnership with Stanford Children’s Health, connects youth with pediatric and adolescent care providers specifically trained to provide sexual health counseling, labs, and adherence support for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

STANFORD, Calif., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Stanford Children’s Health has launched the Stanford Medicine Virtual Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Program for Adolescents and Young Adults, which provides accessible and comprehensive HIV-prevention services, including PrEP, from a dedicated team of providers for adolescents and young adults 25 years and younger across the state of California.

Using a secure telehealth system, youth enrolled in the Stanford Medicine Virtual PrEP Program, in partnership with Stanford Children’s Health, are connected with a pediatric and adolescent care provider specifically trained to provide sexual health counseling, labs, and adherence support for PrEP—a daily pill that when taken correctly reduces the risk of contracting HIV by more than 99 percent. PrEP is recommended for all adults and adolescents who are at risk (or anticipated risk) for HIV infection.

Serving the unique needs of youth
In California, youth account for approximately 20 percent of new HIV diagnoses, yet they have the lowest reported PrEP use compared with older age groups. Stanford Children’s Health is the largest health care organization in the country that is working to address this gap in care for young patients and focused on providing PrEP access specifically for youth.

“Our mission is to improve access to quality PrEP care for adolescents and young adults,” said Geoff Hart-Cooper, MD, founder and medical director of the Virtual PrEP Program. “Discussing sexual health, particularly among adolescents who may still receive care from a pediatrician, can be uncomfortable for patients and even some providers. Our team of dedicated PrEP Navigators are specifically trained to provide an accepting, inclusive, and confidential environment to meet the needs of these patients and start individuals on treatment as soon as possible.”

Care provided through the Virtual PrEP Program is conducted remotely using a patient’s mobile device or computer. Following a virtual intake visit, patients are mailed an at-home testing kit; ongoing labs are conducted every three months at a local clinical laboratory, PrEP prescriptions are fulfilled via a patient’s local pharmacy, and patients have biweekly video calls with their dedicated PrEP Navigator. The program is available to anyone in the state of California regardless of whether they are an existing Stanford patient, and in almost all cases the cost is supported through various patient assistance programs.

“The remote nature of the Virtual PrEP Program eliminates the need for patients to travel to a care facility, making ongoing care convenient and efficient, which is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Hart-Cooper said. “Virtual care allows us to meet youth where they are, even during transition to college or other moves, and offers an added layer of confidentiality, as it allows providers to communicate with patients one-on-one, without involving a parent or other guardian if that is the patient’s preference.”

Bridging the gap for providers
In addition to providing care for patients, the Virtual PrEP Program offers provider-training webinars to educate pediatricians throughout California about prescribing and monitoring PrEP.

“Some providers, particularly pediatricians, may not be aware of or trained to provide HIV-prevention tools, such as PrEP, or may not have experience discussing sexual health with young patients, which can make it difficult for youth to disclose sexual behavior, or lead to concerns about confidentiality,” said Megen Vo, MD, associate medical director of the Virtual PrEP Program. “By connecting patients with providers specifically dedicated to administering PrEP support, the Virtual PrEP Program is mitigating these existing barriers to treatment, and the remote nature of the program enables us to accept youth referrals from physicians all over the state of California.”

The impact of COVID-19: Addressing inequities in health care
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HIV disproportionately affects minorities, impacting one in two Black men who have sex with men (MSM) and one in four Latinx MSM, compared with one in 11 white MSM. Furthermore, white MSM are significantly more likely to report PrEP awareness, or engage in discussions about it with a provider, than Black or Latinx MSM. At the same time, these racial and ethnic minorities are most likely to be affected by COVID-19.

“Throughout the pandemic, providers have witnessed a dramatic decrease in PrEP use among new and continuing patients alike, and most commonly among minority patients younger than 26 years old,” said Carrie Chan, NP, associate medical director of the Virtual PrEP Program. “Our virtual care model can improve access to PrEP among racial and ethnic minorities, as well as provide specialized youth support, which is more critical than ever as we face the economic insecurities and health outcomes that are disproportionately affecting these groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

For more information, visit prep.stanfordchildrens.org, or call the Stanford Children’s Health Teen and Young Adult Clinic at (650) 497-2701.

Media contact:
Kate DeTrempe
[email protected]
(650) 485-9487

About Stanford Children’s Health
Stanford Children’s Health, with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford at its center, is the Bay Area’s largest health care system exclusively dedicated to children and expectant mothers. Our network of care includes more than 65 locations across Northern California and more than 85 locations in the U.S. Western region. As part of Stanford Medicine, a leading academic health system that also includes Stanford Health Care and Stanford University School of Medicine, we are cultivating the next generation of medical professionals and are at the forefront of scientific research to improve children’s health outcomes around the world. We are a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the community through meaningful outreach programs and services and providing necessary medical care to families, regardless of their ability to pay. Discover more at stanfordchildrens.org.

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