Salomón Velázquez’s new book Papucho, a stirring account on true-to-life moments of trial on couples that result in physical and emotional separation

October 30, 2020

CORONA, New York, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Papucho was created by Salomón Velázquez. Salomón is an author who was born in San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic. He completed his secondary studies at the Liceo Miguel A. Garrido and finance at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo.

Salomón said this about his book: “Papucho is a real-life story, narrated in an agile and simple language that vividly transports the reader to the scene of the events. It exposes the existing vulnerability in the strip that separates love and commitment to heartbreak and betrayal between couples separated by distance, causing alarming numbers of broken marriages and broken homes.

The work shows the cracking of the internal feeling that produces the separation of loved ones with the disintegration of the family nucleus, caused by the desire to meet new horizons and the search for a better future for their own utopian. In addition, the vicissitudes to which he who under different circumstances has to leave his country is subjected.”

Published by Page Publishing, Salomón Velázquez’s new book Papucho reaches out to readers by imparting real-life circumstances of heartbreak and treachery in relationships that lead to the inevitable demise of trust and commitment.

Consumers who wish to be enlightened on the true meaning of relationship and keeping it safe and thriving can purchase Papucho 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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(Español) El nuevo libro de Yaima Galvez, Errores en la Adolescencia e Incertidumbre en la Madurez, una magnífica obra, nos cuenta la vida dolorosa de una emigrante violada, maltratada por el destino que nunca perdió su rumbo.

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(Español) El nuevo libro de Yolyanko William, Graphikasana: Los bocetos del Yoga Hatha, es una guía totalmente visual y artística de esta práctica milenaria

October 30, 2020

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Cantu Commits To Elevating Black Female Entrepreneurs To Help Shape The Future Of Beauty

October 29, 2020

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STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cantu Beauty, an award-winning multicultural haircare brand, has teamed up with ‘25 Black Women In Beauty‘ (25BWB), to launch a new mentorship program titled “CantuElevate,” developed to create roadmaps for success and growth of Black-owned businesses. The haircare brand is collaborating with 25BWB to help consult the organization’s network on their business practices, helping them to economically thrive within the beauty industry.

“There has never been a more important time in history to help Black-owned businesses succeed,” says Dametria Mustin Vice President of Global Marketing, PDC Brands. “CantuElevate has been crafted to build better business ecosystems to help shape the future of beauty. It’s imperative that our industry support Black entrepreneurs through knowledge-sharing programs, initiatives, and funding efforts.”

The program will launch with two virtual workshops hosted by 25BWB that will tackle integrated marketing, social media management, purchasing, media planning, and eCommerce techniques. Scheduled for November 12th, the first workshop will focus on building a stronger brand reputation, while the second workshop scheduled for November 19th will explain how to effectively execute through paid and earned media tactics.

At the conclusion of the workshops, three attendees will be selected to receive a Cantu sponsored marketing campaign plus media to support upcoming marketing efforts and initiatives.

To learn how you can sign-up to become a member of ’25 Black Women In Beauty,’ follow @25_bwb on Instagram or visit them at www.25bwb.org.

Learn more about Cantu’s full product line and the CantuElevate program by following CantuBeauty on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit them at www.cantubeauty.com.

ABOUT CANTU
It’s Cantu Beauty’s mission to celebrate you in all your glory. Whether you’re rocking coils, curls, waves, or straight tresses, Cantu designs products specifically with you and your hair’s versatility in mind. Cantu’s collection of award-winning products is inspired by beautifully textured hair to help you achieve any look you desire. With a one-of-a-kind formula, Cantu helps achieve everything from cutting-edge looks to classic styles.

ABOUT 25BWB
25 Black Women in Beauty is dedicated to elevating and celebrating Black female entrepreneurs, executives, and rising stars in beauty. The organization offers an exclusive network enabling intentional network, career placement, and other services. 25BWB has been featured by Glamour, Forbes, Essence, The Zoe Report, WWD, and other leading publications. Visit 25BWB.org to learn more.

ABOUT PDC
PDC Wellness & Personal Care Co. (formerly known as PDC Beauty & Wellness Co.) has its origins in Parfums de Coeur, Ltd., which was founded in 1981. PDC has emerged as one of the world’s fastest growing beauty and wellness companies in the world. PDC’s portfolio of category-leading brands includes Cantu®, Dr Teal’s®, Eylure®, and Body Fantasies®. PDC’s products can be found at major mass, chain drug, grocery, and specialty retailers throughout the US, UK, and in over 60 markets globally. PDC was recently named U.S. Supplier of the Year, Consumables, Health & Wellness, by Walmart. PDC is owned by affiliates of CVC Funds and Leonard Green & Partners, as well as its management. For more information, please visit: www.pdcbeauty.com.

ABOUT CVC CAPITAL PARTNERS
CVC is a leading private equity and investment advisory firm. Founded in 1981, CVC today has a network of 23 offices and over 550 employees throughout Europe, Asia, and the US. To date, CVC has secured commitments of over US$160 billion from some of the world’s leading institutional investors across its private equity and credit strategies. In total, CVC currently manages approximately US$105 billion of assets. Today, funds managed or advised by CVC are invested in more than 80 companies worldwide, employing over 400,000 people in numerous countries. Together, these companies have combined annual sales of approximately US$92 billion. For further information about CVC please visit cvc.com.

ABOUT LEONARD GREEN & PARTNERS
Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (“LGP”) is a leading private equity investment firm founded in 1989 and based in Los Angeles. The firm partners with experienced management teams and often with founders to invest in market-leading companies. Since inception, LGP has invested in over 90 companies in the form of traditional buyouts, going-private transactions, recapitalizations, growth equity, and selective public equity and debt positions. The firm primarily focuses on companies providing services, including consumer, business, and healthcare services, as well as retail. For more information, please visit leonardgreen.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS
Ariel Smith
Reddish
[email protected]
(212) 714-5748

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Former IRS Criminal Investigation Chief, Don Fort, Joins Kostelanetz & Fink

October 29, 2020

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NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP, is pleased to announce that John D. (Don) Fort, the former Chief of the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation (CI) Division, has joined the firm as Director of Investigations. Mr. Fort departed the IRS at the end of September, after three years atop the IRS’s criminal enforcement arm and nearly 30 years at the agency. Mr. Fort will operate his practice out of K&F’s Washington, D.C. office.

Mr. Fort’s three decades of experience investigating financial crimes and his extensive network of connections both within the government and in private industry will prove invaluable to K&F’s broad client base of institutions and individuals facing high-stakes controversies and negotiations with government agencies. Mr. Fort will assist clients facing governmental investigations involving all manner of alleged financial and economic crimes, including tax crimes, money laundering, and Bank Secrecy Act violations. Mr. Fort also will play a central role in the firm’s internal investigations practice and will advise clients on compliance regimes. In addition, he will be available as an expert witness and for voluntary or court-mandated monitorships.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Don to K&F, and we’re confident that Don will strengthen and supplement Kostelanetz & Fink’s already deep bench in civil and criminal tax controversies and white-collar criminal defense,” said partner Bryan Skarlatos. “Don’s unique knowledge and insights into the government’s inner workings will help the firm continue providing the finest advice available and ensure that we secure the best outcomes possible for our clients.”

“I have long admired Kostelanetz & Fink’s tenacious advocacy and legal acumen, and I’m pleased to join the firm for this next chapter in my career,” said Mr. Fort. “I look forward to assisting clients in navigating the often thorny government investigations and negotiations process and bringing my experience and expertise to bear in strategically resolving our clients’ toughest challenges.”

Mr. Fort’s time in law enforcement included overseeing investigations of some of the most significant financial crimes ever investigated involving tax evasion, sanctions evasion, money laundering, bribery, international corruption, bank malfeasance, cyber and cryptocurrency crimes, and terrorist financing.

As both Chief and Deputy Chief of IRS-CI, Mr. Fort supervised numerous high-profile matters, including the college admissions scandal known as “Varsity Blues” that ensnared several celebrities; the Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen federal tax investigations; the Michael Avenatti tax investigation; the takedown of the largest darknet child exploitation website funded by cryptocurrency; two Chinese nationals who were charged with laundering $100 million in the hack of a cryptocurrency exchange; the Swiss Bank Program in which 80 Swiss banks entered into agreements with the government and paid $1.36 billion in penalties; the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) worldwide money laundering, structuring, and tax evasion matter; the Credit Suisse guilty plea, and many more.

Mr. Fort began his IRS career in 1991 as a Special Agent in Baltimore, Maryland, and later served in various investigatory roles around the country, before being elevated to Deputy Director of Strategy, IRS-CI Headquarters in 2014. Mr. Fort was named Chief of IRS-CI in June 2017.

Mr. Fort has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management from Gettysburg College and is a licensed CPA in the State of Virginia.

About Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP
Over the past 75 years, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP, has built a global reputation as the law firm of choice for clients facing high-stakes controversies and negotiations with government agencies. K&F attorneys have unparalleled experience in tax controversies and white-collar criminal defense and are regularly called upon to handle the most challenging and sensitive cases and internal investigations. An important part of the firm’s practice includes tax and estate planning, commercial litigation, government procurement, and government contracting.

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Goya Donates 300,000 Pounds Of Food To Honduras, El Salvador, And Guatemala #GoyaGivesGlobal

October 29, 2020

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Goya Donates 300,000 Pounds Of Food To Honduras, El Salvador, And Guatemala #GoyaGivesGlobal

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in The United States, donates 300,000 pounds of food to the people of Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. The donation is part of the company’s on-going #GoyaGivesGlobal campaign and distribution has already begun with the aid of Plan Trifinio, dedicated to improving the living conditions of border communities in the region of Trifinio in Central America.

The food has been shipped directly from Goya’s Texas facility to Trifinio, a territory of 7,541 km2, where the borders of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras meet and form 49 municipalities. 70% of almost one million inhabitants live in rural areas and are in desperate need of food and water. While working with the municipal authorities that are part of the cross-border region and a group of youth and female volunteers, Plan Trifinio has guaranteed the safe transport and delivery of bags, weighing 20 pounds each of food, to the people of each region.

“We have been faced with an unprecedented global crisis that has affected us all. Our #GoyaGivesGlobal campaign demonstrates Goya’s history of giving critical assistance to people who need it the most, not just here in the United States, but around the globe and we will do whatever we can to help those in need,” said Bob Unanue, President of Goya Foods.

In times of desperate need, Goya has always been at the forefront of disaster and humanitarian relief efforts, providing millions of pounds of food worldwide. Through Goya Gives, a global program committed to promoting the overall well-being of communities through social responsibility, environmental initiatives, and company values, Goya supports each year nearly 300 charitable endeavors, scholarships, and events. Since the start of the pandemic, the company has donated a total of 2.5 million pounds of food and 20,000 protective masks.

For further updates on our charitable efforts through Goya Gives, please, visit goya.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter

About Goya Foods
Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central, and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world. The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

For more information, contact:
Natalie J. Maniscalco
845.659.6506 / [email protected]

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Saban Music Group And Rising Star Chesca, Release “El Cambio,” A Spanish Interpretation Of Diane Warren’s “The Change,” An Anthem For The Joe Biden And Kamala Harris 2020 Campaign and Beyond!

October 29, 2020

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Puerto Rican singer CHESCA is promoting a message of Change with “El Cambio,” a Spanish language interpretation of “The Change” initially performed by superstar JoJo. “The Change” was written by Diane Warren, whose hits include nine number-one songs and 32 top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Diane Warren is one of the most continuously prolific, successful contemporary, and lauded songwriters of our time. This Grammy, Golden Globe, Emmy, and 11-time Oscar nominee’s iconic songs have garnered countless awards across all platforms. She is revered in the music industry and is an inductee in the Songwriters Hall of Fame and has her own star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. Warren’s songs have sold over 250 million records worldwide, and her songs are featured in over 150 films.

“I love what CHESCA has done with ‘The Change.’ It’s a powerful record. JoJo did a brilliant job in English, and now we have a fantastic Spanish version. Let ‘The Change’ begin everywhere!” says Diane Warren.

With less than one week left until the November 3 election, “El Cambio” has been officially chosen to be used in a Joe Biden and Kamala Harris 2020 campaign video for their promotional efforts to get out the vote. “El Cambio” makes its debut just in time to make it an anthem and beyond! It embodies the need for Change, using your voice and connecting us all. The video accompanied by the song empowers and inspires reform and getting out the vote!

Listen to “El Cambio”: HERE

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“El Cambio” continues to secure CHESCA as one of the most promising Latinx community singers. Variety honored her as one of 10 Latinxs to Watch in 2020.

“Be the change you want to see,” says CHESCA

CHESCA also recently released a hot new single, “Como Tu Me Querías,” and performed her hit single “Te Quiero Baby (I Love You, Baby)” with Pitbull at the 2020 Latin Billboard Music Awards.

CHESCA’s performance with Pitbull at the 2020 Latin Billboard Music Awards was hailed a huge success. Telemundo rolled out the red carpet to welcome CHESCA and other great stars. “Te Quiero Baby” currently debuts at No. 40 on the Hot Latin Songs chart (dated October 31), which blends airplay, digital sales, and streaming data, peaks at No. 18 on the Latin Airplay chart (dated October 31), Peaks at No. 4 on the Latin Pop Airplay chart (dated October 31), and Peaks at No. 15 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart (dated October 31). In terms of app discoverability, “Te Quiero Baby (I Love You Baby)” is the # 1 track on this week’s Shazam Discovery chart in the USA. On TikTok, the viral hit has 14k videos with the sound.

CHESCA’S audience continues to grow, currently sitting at 174K followers on Instagram, 158K followers/2.3M likes on TikTok, 81.5K subscribers on YouTube, 13.4K followers on Twitter, and 19.5K followers on Facebook.

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About CHESCA

CHESCA was born and raised in Puerto Rico and grew up around a very musically driven family. She released her first Spanish single, “Azucar” in October 2018 – an urban pop record with the combination of Reggaeton and Latin sounds produced by Grammy-winning producer Jimmy Joker and written by Grammy winners AJ Janussi, Bilal The Chef, I AM Chino, and Jorge Gomez. Along with her music video, this song made a mark in the industry generating over 4m views as an independent release. The song was placed on a scene for the movie “What Men Want” and made it to the Top 10 Radio Airplay Charts in Puerto Rico. In 2020, Chesca was featured in the #1 Hit on Latin radio airplay “Subelo” (Further Up) with Static & Ben El and Pitbull. Her debut single, “Deja De Hablar,” signed under Saban Music Group (SMG), featured top Latin urban artist- Jon Z. In May 2020– Chesca dropped “Hijo De Uff,” which features mega influencer and artist Sebas. Most recently, Chesca’s “Te Quiero Baby (I Love You, Baby)” featuring Pitbull and Frankie Valli reached the milestone of 10 million views on YouTube one month after it premiered on the platform. The Spanish language version/interpolation of the iconic 1967 hit by Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” has resonated with audiences everywhere, reaching #1 Most Added at Radio, just two weeks after its release and scoring Frankie Valli his first appearance on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs charts arriving at No. 40 (dated October 31.)

About Diane Warren

Diane Warren is one of the most continuously prolific, successful contemporary, and lauded songwriters of our time. This Grammy, Golden Globe, Emmy, and 11-time Oscar nominee’s iconic songs have garnered countless awards across all platforms. She is revered in the music industry and is an inductee in the Songwriters Hall of Fame and her own star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. Warren’s songs have sold over 250 million records worldwide, and her songs are featured in over 150 films. Her most recent song, “Free,” sung by Charlie Puth from Disney +’s “The One And Only Ivan,” is already an Oscar frontrunner. Her 2020 nominated song was “I’m Standing With You,” sung by Chrissy Metz from the film “Breakthrough,” which became an anthem worldwide, as have her last three Oscar-nominated songs. Her “I’ll Fight,” sung by Jennifer Hudson at the 2019 Oscars for the CNN documentary RBG, followed the film “Marshall’s Stand Up For Something” with Warren’s music & lyrics. Before that was “Til It Happens To You,” sung by Lady Gaga at the 2017 Oscars for the Hunting Ground documentary. That song jump-started the #MeToo movement. Diane penned the Beyonce hit, “I Was Here,” which Beyoncé performed at the United Nations. Many of Warren’s songs that are entrenched in pop culture include; “Rhythm Of The Night,” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” “How Do I Live,” “Unbreak My Heart,” “Because You Loved Me,” “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing,” “If I Could Turn Back Time” and numerous others. Warren wrote the song, “This Is For My Girls,” released in 2016 for First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let Girls Learn” initiative. Kelly Clarkson, Chloe & Halle, Missy Elliott, Jadagrace, Lea Michele, Janelle Monáe, Kelly Rowland, and Zendaya recorded the song. The song was performed by Michelle Obama and Missy Elliott on James Corden‘s Carpool Karaoke segment, with over 61 million views to date. Diane wrote the original song “You Will,” performed by Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Nettles as the theme song for Oprah Winfrey’s “Own” network. She also wrote the current theme song for ABC’s The View called “World’s Gone Crazy,” performed by Mary J. Blige. Warren doesn’t stop; she continues to work with artists that include: Jojo, Post Malone, Cher, Justin Bieber, Christina Aguilera, Snoop Dogg, Adele, Carrie Underwood, Jessie J, Keyshia Cole, Demi Lovato, Jason Derulo, Big Sean, Daya, Emeli Sande, LeeAnn Rimes, Ella Mai, Elle King, Mariah Carey, Paloma Faith, Leona Lewis, Weezer, Macy Gray, Lykke Li, Lizzo, Miguel, Chesca among many others. Diane is a longtime committed animal rights activist. She’s outspoken on numerous social justice causes as well. “The Change” is not only an anthem for the Biden/Harris campaign but is destined to become a forever classic, adding to the long unique list of her phenomenal classics.

About SMG:

Saban Music Group LLC (SMG) is a global music entertainment company based in Los Angeles, California. SMG was founded in 2019 by Haim Saban, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saban Capital Group LLC and a worldwide pioneer and leader in the entertainment industry. SMG captures the globalization of music by identifying, signing, and developing artists with international appeal. This year, SMG announced a global distribution and marketing agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment.

Since its launch, spearheaded by industry veteran Gustavo Lopez, SMG has been signing artists and developing content for the global music audiences. The music entertainment firm is committed to providing resources for local and international artists through its 360 model. The company operates in many pillars, including recorded music, publishing, touring, management and acquisitions. SMG’s global artist roster includes Static & Ben El (Israel), Mergui (Israel), Marie Monti (France), Chesca (Puerto Rico), and Reykon (Colombia), and Nakkia Gold (Los Angeles), to name a few.