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Voto Latino Foundation Launches 2020 Impact Council with Chairs Sec. Julían Castro, Rosario Dawson, Selena Gomez, Wilmer Valderrama, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Zoe Saldana, Sec. Alex Padilla and María Teresa Kumar

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Voto Latino Foundation (VLF) – the nation’s largest and most successful Latinx voter registration organization – launched the VLF Impact Council, a national group harnessing the power of major brands, celebrities, politicians, and influencers with hundreds of millions of social followers across industries and sectors to educate, engage and empower the Latinx community to register to vote and cast their ballots on or by Election Day on Tuesday, November 3.

To date, Voto Latino Foundation has raised more than $18 million – the most in its history – to support its 2020 voter registration and advocacy efforts, which has led to the organization registering more than 300,000 voters so far for this year’s election cycle. As part of this push, the Impact Council will roll out the “En La Lucha” (“In The Fight”) campaign, featuring high-visibility Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and social media activations with Council members to discuss the importance of understanding the issues impacting the Latinx community and voting to affect change. The new campaign is designed to accelerate the organization’s goal to reach 500,000 registrations before the election and mobilize 2.2 million low propensity voters in key states.

Voto Latino co-founders Maria Teresa Kumar and Rosario Dawson serve as chairs of the VLF Impact Council, along with Zoe Saldana, Sec. Julian Castro, Selena Gomez, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Wilmer Valderrama, and Sec. Alex Padilla. Individual members include Camila Morrone, Luis Fonsi, Los Tigres Del Norte, Buzzfeed’s “Pero Like” cast, Arizona State Representative Daniel Hernandez, Marc Anthony, Jackie Cruz, Maná, former Colorado Speaker Crisanta Duran, Hispanic Executive publisher Pedro Guerrero, Poder Pac founder Ingrid Duran, Brandon Hernandez, LAMC founders Josh Norek and Tomas Cookman, Jorge Insua, AEM President Ivette Rodriguez Nevada State Senator Yvanna Cancela, and a host of others. The Council is also supported by major brands and corporate sponsors including Sony Music, Univision, Bank of America, Major League Baseball, Zumiez, Twitter, Warner Music Group, Steve Madden, Fuse, Universal Music Group, Chispa and more.

“We have such a wide and diverse group of businesses and Latinx leaders with tremendous power and influence who are rolling up their sleeves to help Voto Latino engage hard-to-reach voters and fence-sitters who can make a world of difference in this election with their vote,” said María Teresa Kumar, co-founding president and CEO of Voto Latino Foundation. “The VLF Impact Council is making it clear to the 32 million eligible Latinx voters out there that we cannot sit this year’s election out – our entire community and lives are predicated on making our voices heard in November.”

“I am honored to be joining the Voto Latino Foundation Impact Council to make sure that every voter is empowered to cast their ballot come November,” said Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. “The Latino community needs to know that our voice has the potential to make the difference in November, but only if we register and mobilize every single Latino voter. In Nevada alone, the VLF has already registered nearly 10,000 new voters. This election is too important for us to sit it out, and I’m glad to join efforts to ensure the voice of the Latino community is heard.”

“When we launched Voto Latino 16 years ago, I knew we were doing something special. I continue to be inspired by the energy and power that this organization has leveraged in collaboration with the community,” said Rosario Dawson. “Being so close to one million voters registered is beyond exciting and will be one of the proudest achievements of my life. The Impact Council, filled with so many wonderful individuals, will provide us with the extra energy and opportunities that we need to get over the finish line.”

“In this time of tremendous uncertainty and struggle, it’s critical we all come together and do everything we can to empower voters to exercise their rights and make their voices heard,” said Secretary Julían Castro. “Voto Latino Foundation is working with a diverse group through the VLF Impact Council to expand and continue to scale their programs registering voters online, amidst a worldwide pandemic. I’m proud to be a part of this tidal wave of voter engagement, I hope others will join us in this important mission.”

For more information on the VLF Impact Council, a full list of members, and to join, please visit https://votolatino.org/impactcouncil/.

Voto Latino is a grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy. Through innovative digital campaigns, culturally relevant programs, and authentic voices, we shepherd the Latinx community towards the full realization of its political power. 

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Brad Audet Named Chief Marketing Officer For Mazda North American Operations

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IRVINE, California, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Brad Audet as Chief Marketing Officer. Based out of the company’s Irvine, Calif., headquarters, Audet will report to Jim Lievois, Executive Vice President. His appointment is effective September 15, 2020.

In his role, Audet will be tasked with leading a nimble, responsive marketing organization that builds Mazda’s brand value and drives meaningful, personal connection between Mazda and its customers. As a part of the U.S. leadership team, he’ll engage expertise across the organization to deliver products and campaigns that will propel the company into its next 100 years. He’ll also partner with Mazda’s exceptional dealer network to create an engaging customer experience that is uniquely Mazda.

“Brad has been leading the Marketing team as interim CMO since March and has successfully guided our marketing operations during this time of unprecedented uncertainty and volatility,” MNAO President Jeff Guyton said. “Looking ahead, I am confident Brad will continue this trajectory, leading a seamlessly integrated marketing division that adapts quickly and intelligently to the ever-changing consumer landscape.”

“Brad stepped into the interim role at a challenging time for our industry as we were all figuring out how to navigate Covid-19,” NDAC Chairman Jim McDonald said. “He has been a good listener to the needs of dealers and has brought fresh perspective to Mazda’s marketing approach. We look forward to partnering with him in his new role.”

Audet joins MNAO with more than 29 years of considerable marketing experience. Most recently, Audet spent seven years as the EVP of Garage Team Mazda (GTM), WPP’s bespoke integrated marketing agency for Mazda. Audet led marketing transformation for GTM and served as a strategic counselor to the Mazda executive team.

Prior to GTM, Audet served as EVP of Team Detroit, a WPP-based company, serving clients such as White Castle, Bosch, United Way, Dollar General and Sports Authority, among others. Audet has also worked at some of the industry’s most respected agencies, including J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, Mullen, Arc Worldwide, McCann and BBDO.

“Mazda is a brand on the move, and I’m excited about what the future holds for our employees, customers, partners and dealers,” Audet said. “Over the coming months, I look forward to working with the team at Mazda and with our WPP agency partners to continue building on our growth and momentum.”

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

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Award-Winning Latina Filmmaker Lands Her First Cover Story

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Shelly Ro, CEO of Cuyo Productions, was the cover story for the August edition of Celebrando Latinas Magazine in honor of her nine film festival nominations for her short film White Ink, and Ro’s win for Outstanding Performance at the Best Actor Awards.

Produced and acted in her original screenplay, White Ink, Ro tells the story of best friends, Lou (Ro) and Sophie (Erika Rose), on their annual camping trip where the truth comes out about Lou’s real feelings towards Sophie right before Sophie’s wedding.

“‘White Ink’ explores issues of love, female friendships, identity, sexuality and most importantly following one’s truth no matter what awaits on the other side,” says Ro, “It was important for me to have complicated and dynamic relationships portrayed by women.”

The film was chosen as an official selection for best short film in the Katra Film Series, the LBGT LA Film Festival, the San Diego Latino Film Festival, San Diego Film Week, the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, and the Seattle Latino Film Festival. White Ink has also been nominated for best drama and best lead actress for the Hitchcock Film Award and won for best original score at the NICE International Film Festival. The most recent win of the Diamond Award for Outstanding Performance at the Best Actor Awards was specifically for Ro.

“I am honored to have my work, my labor of love recognized by these festivals and award shows. It is truly a dream come true,” says Ro.

Celebrando Latinas Magazine chose to feature Ro for its cover story as the publication focuses on female leaders in the Latino community. In the article, Ro takes the readers through her life leading up to filmmaking and her fight for equal representation for women and minorities in the film industry.

“I am committed to gender equity and inclusion in the workplace through the 50-50 x 2020 initiative. We were lucky to have a team of female producers, a female writer (86% of writers are male), a Latina female director (four percent of directors are LatinX), and an inclusive and diverse cast and crew. Over 80% of our cast is female, since it is a story written by women for women,” says Ro.

For Further Contact:
Isabella McDonald-Brent
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Peacock Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Premiere Of First Original Latino Short Form Documentary Series True Colors featuring Alex Rodríguez, John Leguizamo, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mario Lopez, Ellen Ochoa, Laurie Hernandez, Lele Pons And Ángela Aguilar

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Also Premiering for the First Time, Snackable Versions of Iconic Telemundo Series El Chema, El Cuerpo del Deseo, La Doña And More

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Peacock today announced a collection of new content premiering on the platform to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. In addition to a new Peacock Original short-form series True Colors, Peacock will feature new Telemundo programming including special micro editions of hit series and sports content from Telemundo Deportes, including two-part special Top 10 Mundial counting down the top moments from FIFA World Cups featuring athletes Pelé, Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and more.

“Peacock is proud to add True Colors to our Peacock Originals library during this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month,” said Jen Brown, SVP of Topical Programming and Development for Peacock. “We believe all audiences will connect with these inspirational stories from trailblazers and thought leaders in the Hispanic community.”

Peacock Original documentary series True Colors tells the stories of Hispanic trailblazers and thought leaders in various fields, including Alex Rodríguez, John Leguizamo, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mario Lopez, Ellen Ochoa, Laurie Hernandez, Lele Pons and Ángela Aguilar. Presented in English, and developed in partnership with Telemundo, the series allows all audiences the opportunity to experience the reality and celebrate the richness and beauty of Hispanic culture. The series will feature episodes weekly and premieres exclusively on Peacock September 29 with a spotlight on Alex Rodríguez, the famed baseball player and entrepreneur. True Colors is being produced by Telemundo for Peacock. 

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Peacock on this exciting and innovative new series during Hispanic Heritage Month,” said Peter Blacker, Executive Vice President, Revenue Strategy & Innovation, Telemundo. “These intimate stories highlight Hispanic leaders with fresh and motivating perspectives for our bilingual and multicultural audiences.”

As part of True Colors, muralist Jonas Never simultaneously created works of art that portray their journeys from humble beginnings to larger-than-life successes. This month Telemundo is also kicking off multiplatform campaign “Nuestras Voces Cuentan”,(“Our Voices Matter”) to celebrate the strength of the Latino community through a series of powerful murals to be featured in PSAs airing on the network. Fans can share their versions of a painting using the hashtag #UsaTuVoz and #NuestrasVocesCuentan.

For viewers looking to relive the twists and turns from their favorite shows, but prefer drama in snackable doses, Peacock will stream five special editions of bingeable short formats of iconic Telemundo series. These will be released from September 15th including:

  • El Chema: El Chema, tells the story of José María Venegas’ fight to earn a place and a name in the world of drug trafficking as seen in “El señor de los cielos”. The main cast includes Mauricio Ochmann, Itatí Cantoral, Julio Bracho, and Fernando Noriega.
  • El Cuerpo del Deseo: Pedro José Donoso (Mario Cimarro) has wealth and the love of his wife, Isabel Arroyo (Lorena Rojas). After a sudden death, he reincarnates as Salvador Cerinza uncovering the secrets, truths, and deceptions of his past.
  • Pasión de Gavilanes: Hit telenovela that tells the story of The Reyes siblings and their desire to avenge the death of their younger sister. Danna García, Mario Cimarro, Paola Rey and Ana Lucía Domínguez play the lead roles in this exciting drama full of passion, and betrayal.
  • Más Sabe el Diablo: JenCarlos Canela, Gaby Espino and Miguel Varoni play Manuela, Ángel and Martín as they find themselves in an entanglement of love, crime, betrayal, vengeance, and passion.
  • La Doña Season 1: La Doña is a story of revenge and ambition, seduction, and betrayal. Told from the point of view of outraged Altagracia Sandoval, played by Araceli Arámbula. Representing women who have been victims of violent acts by faceless men, La Doña will reunite with her abusers and claim her justice.

In addition, the following Telemundo current season series premieres will also stream on Peacock the next day:

  • Todo Por Mi Hija (9/2): Starring Beren Gökyıldız and Behiç Buğra, this is the heartwarming story of a father and a daughter separated by fate.
  • Falsa Identidad S2 (9/23): Shot in Mexico City and in the northern state of Sonora, the new season picks up two years after the finale of its first installment, which ended with the escape of Diego (Luis Ernesto Franco) and Isabel (Camila Sodi) with her children to the United States after an intense persecution by Mateo (Eduardo Yáñez).
  • El Domo de Dinero (Coming Soon): The latest and most dynamic competition show combining athleticism, wits, and teamwork. With two teams of determined contestants, heroes will be born and up to $500K will be won.

Highlights from news, sports, pop culture and more covering Hispanic Heritage Month including will also be featured in the service’s Trending section, a hub for short-form content that is updated on a daily basis. Additionally, viewers can look forward to new short form specials coming to Peacock all month long from NBC News Latino, Pop on Peacock, Latinx Now, and more.

Fans can sign up for Peacock for free at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available on Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices, including Android, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.

About Peacock
Peacock is NBCUniversal’s new streaming service. Peacock delivers a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films from the vaults of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Hollywood’s biggest studios. In addition, Peacock taps into NBCUniversal’s unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling topical content across news, sports, late-night, Spanish-language and reality. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Simply Put Partners With Disney’s Moana, Auli’i Cravalho, To Raise Awareness Of Undercounted Children in 2020 Census

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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Starting September 17, 2020, through the census’ end, simply put, a nonprofit that creates media with marginalized communities, and early childhood educators, caregivers, and librarians across the U.S., will hold virtual pajama parties where families take the census and watch the animated WE COUNT! A 2020 Census Counting Book for Young Children (and the Grownups who Love Them) starring Disney’s Moana, Auli’i Cravalho. These parties support families’ census participation with two million children still uncounted for the 2020 census.

“There’s been misinformation and anxiety about who counts in the census. Auli’i and the pajama parties celebrate that young and old, we all count in the census and in the story of America,” said simply put Executive Director Lisa Bernstein.

Over 600,000 copies of WE COUNT!, in 15 languages, have been sold or donated to organizations across the country. The book uses diverse artists representing their own cultural heritage to help tell the story of who, how, and why children and families who live in complex households and reflect the real demographics of America all count in the census.

“In Moana, the people of my island were counting on me to make a difference. Now our communities are counting on each and every one of us, young and old, to make a difference by taking the census,” said Auli’i Cravalho.

More than $160 billion a year in federal funding for programs that help young children and families is allocated based purely on the census count. When young children are miscounted, federal funds meant to help them and their communities thrive are distributed incorrectly or not at all, including Children’s Medicaid and SNAP.

“As of September 3, 2020, only 59 percent of young children in census tracts with a high risk of undercount have been counted, leaving out nearly two million young children living in the most vulnerable situations.” said demographer Bill O’Hare, Ph.D.

The WE COUNT! book, animated video and pajama party tools are free at www.wecountkids.org.

About Simply Put
Simply Put is a 501(c)3 focused on social-impact publishing, programming, and distribution that reaches neglected communities in the U.S. and worldwide with critical information and innovative learning opportunities.

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New Charter High School for At-risk Students Coming to Austin in August

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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Austin has thousands of residents who are considered Opportunity Youth, young people between the ages of 16 and 24 who are not in school or participating in the workforce. High school dropouts are more likely to live in poverty, burden public resources, be incarcerated or parent a child as a teenager. The children of dropouts are more likely to drop out themselves, perpetuating a generational chain of poverty.

A Learn4Life student learns in a one-on-one interaction with her supervising teacher while holding her baby

“We are grateful for the confidence expressed by the Texas State Board of Education members in our ability to re-engage the students of Austin,” said Kenya Jackson, the chair of the board of Texas First Education, the Austin-based nonprofit organization opening the Learn4Life-Austin program. “We are pleased to be bringing a proven model of education to Texas.”

Click to tweet: Opportunity youth in #Austin will soon have a new option for a flexible and personalized high school education. Learn4Life opening next summer! #SchoolChoice #Learn4LifeSchools #TraumaInformedCare 

For 20 years, Learn4Life has committed to breaking the dropout cycle by creating classrooms of one for at-risk students who have struggled in traditional schools or are so far behind, they won’t be able to graduate with their class. Though a personalized learning model, students receive one-on-one support, a flexible schedule, wrap-around services and job training – all with trauma-informed practices.

Many of its 49,000 at-risk students in California, Michigan and Ohio have endured traumas such as foster care, homelessness, hunger, abuse, bullying, illness, political/religious refuge and even human trafficking. Eighty percent are low-income, many are pregnant or parenting teens, and most enroll after dropping out, more than a year behind in credits. Learn4Life’s trauma-informed approach helps teens develop resilience to support a positive transition to adulthood after they earn their diploma.

Learn4Life is successful with 90% of its students – reengaging them in their education, helping them graduate, and preparing them for a life beyond high school with job training and placement. Nearly half enroll in post-secondary education after graduating from Learn4Life.

Understanding even small interruptions to a student’s momentum can derail their educational progress, Learn4Life has kept students engaged during the pandemic. One-on-one meetings with teachers and tutors have continued using technology such as Google Hangouts, a private YouTube curriculum channel and instant messaging. Each teacher at Learn4Life is responsible for about 35 students – unlike most high school teachers who have as many as 180 students. Learn4Life provided more than 20,000 hot spots and devices to students who needed it to stay connected to school.

Putting students back into schools means putting money back into the state. Instead of creating a lifelong drain on public resources, the thousands of dropouts saved go on to become productive, contributing members of society. Every dropout who earns their diploma is six times more likely to vote; 67 percent less likely to be unemployed and eight times less likely to be incarcerated. Watch this video to learn more about Learn4Life’s model to change students’ stories.

About Learn4Life
Learn4Life is a network of nonprofit public schools that provides students personalized learning, career training and life skills. Each school is locally controlled, tuition free and gives students the flexibility and one-on-one attention they need to succeed. Serving more than 49,000 students – including full-time and intersession students – we help them prepare for a future beyond high school. For more information, please visit www.learn4life.org.

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AT&T Contributes $100,000 to Support South Florida Entrepreneurs

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AT&T Florida Director of Corporate External and Legislative Affairs Alex Dominguez and AT&T Regional Director of External and Legislative Affairs Thais Asper present Believe Miami Donation to Prospera South Florida Vice President Myrna Sonora

MIAMI, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prospera, a nonprofit economic development organization that helps Hispanic entrepreneurs grow or start their businesses, has been selected as a beneficiary of AT&T’s Believe Miami campaign. Believe Miami is a localized effort to create positive change in communities, by harnessing employee engagement, company resources and local collaborators to drive impact. AT&T’s donation will enable Prospera to help start, sustain, and grow more Hispanic-owned businesses in South Florida to achieve community prosperity. Learn more at https://about.att.com/pages/believes.

AT&T Florida Director of Corporate External and Legislative Affairs Alex Dominguez and AT&T Regional Director of External and Legislative Affairs Thais Asper present Believe Miami Donation to Prospera South Florida Vice President Myrna Sonora

“We are very grateful to AT&T for their partnership and generosity, for their volunteerism and donations, especially this latest significant contribution,” said Prospera President & CEO Augusto Sanabria. “We help Hispanic entrepreneurs year-round, but this pandemic has increased the need and demand for our services. Every small business we help recover means more financial and job stability, which in turns makes stronger households and greater prosperity. We will continue focusing our resources and expertise on helping small business owners overcome the overwhelming challenges they are facing.”

AT&T has been a supporter of Prospera’s mission for several years and a sponsor of its annual signature special events. This latest donation of $100,000 makes AT&T a member of Prospera’s Investors’ Circle. The Believe Miami funding will be used to serve and empower more local entrepreneurs, to help them overcome challenges and strengthen their small businesses.

“Small businesses are the heartbeat of the American economy, capable of transforming our communities with the goods and services they provide local residents,” said AT&T Florida President Joe York. “But the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic are making it difficult for many to launch these vital endeavors. For minority businesses, the challenges are even greater, which is why we are pleased to support Prospera’s effort to empower Hispanic entrepreneurs and help them start and grow their businesses.”

“In these challenging times, Miami small businesses need to harness the transformative impact of community partners to survive, sustain and ultimately thrive,” said Prospera South Florida Vice President Myrna Sonora. “AT&T recognized the need and accepted the responsibility. This award demonstrates their commitment to our collective future.”

Prospera has been delivering bilingual services to Hispanic entrepreneurs since 1991. In the last five years, the organization has facilitated over $57 million in loans, trained over 20,000 entrepreneurs, and helped clients create or retain nearly 16,000 jobs. For more information, visit www.prosperausa.org.

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WorldRemit Launches Inaugural List of Influential Latinos in the U.S.

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DENVER, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — WorldRemit, a leading digital payments platform, has launched the inaugural List of Influential Latinos in the United States, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month this year. This year’s celebrations will not include in-person activities, due to the country still taking precautions from the coronavirus pandemic.

The inaugural List of Influential Latinos in the United States was compiled in recognition of the successes and contributions made by Latinos from various backgrounds, in their communities and in their chosen fields. Latinos have recently defied predictions of steady remittance declines during the pandemic and have recovered during the months of May and June, according to a new study from Pew Research. Additionally, The Washington Post recently reported that Mexico remittances have even increased year-over-year in five of the first six months of 2020.

“At a time when our whole world is impacted by this pandemic, Latinos migrants have been disproportionately affected,” said Jorge Godínez, Head of LATAM at WorldRemit. “However, this new data has proven how resilient the Latin community is and we wanted to celebrate this by highlighting these bright and shining stars’ positive impact on their communities.” 

Here is the 2020 WorldRemit List of Influential Latinos in the United States:

  • Angela Elo-Rivera
    • Angela Elo-Rivera is a communications strategist with a heart for nonprofits and socially conscious businesses. A proven leader in the branding and marketing realm, Elo-Rivera finds joy in developing strategic communications plans that build brand awareness, increase ROI, and make a tangible impact on the community and world.
  • Ashley Frangie
    • Ashley Frangie is a Mexican photographer currently living in Los Angeles. Her first solo exhibition, called ‘Las horas que me tomo’, took place at Casa Paraíso, in 2015 and, since then, Frangie has made several exhibitions in different cities of the United States, Mexico and Germany.
  • Jose Rocha
    • Rocha, of Ecuadorian descent, is an entrepreneur, connector and advisor in the field of business, entrepreneurship and politics. He believes in giving back his time, talent and treasure to his community and is a champion for Prospanica, the association of Hispanic MBAs and business professionals. 
  • Madelyn Tavarez
    • Tavarez is a Dominican-American software engineer at Pinterest on the Shopping Product team and is the founder of Scholar Ahead, the most comprehensive free online educational opportunity platform with over 1,000 summer enrichment programs, internships, and research opportunities for middle and high school students across the country.
  • Manuel Orozco
    • Manuel Orozco is the Director at Creative Associates International which focuses on finding ingenious solutions for populations most-at risk of migrating, often missed by traditional economic growth programs with a special emphasis given to informal economies, youth and women.
  • Mario Arevalo
    • Mario Arevalo is an upcoming tenor in both recital and opera stages. Recently making his debut with Hawaii Opera Theater performing the role of Gastone and covering the role of Alfredo. As an El Salvadoran Community representative he has received honors from United States Senators, Proclamations from The Mayor and Council of New Jersey, Los Angeles and New York.
  • Shantall Lacayo
    • As a Nicaraguan designer, Lacayo has made a name for herself by specializing in womenswear haute couture and prêt-à-porter. As a personal mark she reinterprets indigenous elements aiming to promote and retake Latin-American cultural roots.

To mark the launch of the List of Influential Latinos and in celebration to Hispanic Heritage Month, WorldRemit is waiving its transaction service fees for new customers on their first 3 money transfer transactions through its 3FREE promotion. For more details about how to take advantage of the 3FREE promotion, please visit: www.worldremit.com/3free. Terms and conditions apply.

To learn more, please visit: www.worldremit.com

About WorldRemit:

WorldRemit was founded in 2010 and serves over 6 million customers. Through our digital services customers can send money from more than 50 countries to 150 destinations. Recipients benefit from one of the widest ranges of money-out options including bank deposit, mobile money, and cash pickup. Our investors include Accel, TCV and Leapfrog. Accel and TCV are long-term investors in well-known brands including AirBnB, Facebook, Spotify and Expedia.

 

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Pew Funds Six Teams to Pursue Cutting-Edge Biomedical Research

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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today the six pairs of researchers who will make up its 2020 class of Innovation Fund investigators.

These investigators—alumni of Pew’s biomedical programs in the United States and Latin America—will partner on interdisciplinary research to tackle some of the most complex questions in human biology and disease. The teams will combine their expertise, ranging from virology to neuroscience and from biophysics to computational biology, in their efforts to advance innovative research and improve human health.

“By building research partnerships that bridge diverse scientific disciplines, the 2020 Innovation Fund collaborators will work to uncover unique solutions to some of biomedicine’s toughest challenges,” said Molly Irwin, vice president of research and science at The Pew Charitable Trusts. “We’re proud to support these researchers as they partner to pursue novel therapies and cutting-edge discoveries.”

For 35 years, Pew has encouraged collaboration among its community of talented biomedical scientists, culminating in the launch of the Innovation Fund in 2017. The fund’s award criteria were developed to promote working relationships among Pew biomedical program alumni and to motivate researchers to focus on proposals that combine their areas of expertise. All program alumni holding assistant professor positions or higher are eligible to apply for the award, which is supported by the Kathryn W. Davis Peace by Pieces Fund.

This year’s Innovation Fund teams and research projects are:

Marco Contreras, Ph.D., 2013 Pew Latin American fellow; University of Chile in Santiago

José Luis Valdés, Ph.D., 2006 Pew Latin American fellow; University of Chile in Santiago

Contreras and Valdés will explore the neurological mechanisms behind psychopathy, a personality disorder that is characterized by anti-social behavior and a lack of empathy.

Frank Alber, Ph.D., 2009 Pew biomedical scholar; University of California, Los Angeles

Z. Hong Zhou, Ph.D., 1999 Pew biomedical scholar; University of California, Los Angeles

Alber and Zhou will map the location of unknown identities and structures of protein complexes in Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite that causes malaria.

Roberto Zoncu, Ph.D., 2014 Pew-Stewart scholar; University of California, Berkeley

Shingo Kajimura, Ph.D., 2013 Pew biomedical scholar; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Zoncu and Kajimura will explore the molecular basis of inter-organelle communication and energy maintenance in adipose tissues.

Polina V. Lishko, Ph.D., 2015 Pew biomedical scholar; University of California, Berkeley, and Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Ke Xu, Ph.D., 2015 Pew biomedical scholar; University of California, Berkeley

Lishko and Xu will investigate steroid hormones’ role in uncovering the underlying gender differences in Alzheimer’s disease.

Ekaterina Heldwein, Ph.D., 2007 Pew biomedical scholar; Tufts University School of Medicine

Daniela Nicastro, Ph.D., 2007 Pew biomedical scholar; University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Heldwein and Nicastro will investigate the assembly and trafficking of herpesviruses in host cells.

Mark Andermann, Ph.D., 2013 Pew biomedical scholar; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Viviana Gradinaru, Ph.D., 2013 Pew biomedical scholar; California Institute of Technology

Andermann and Gradinaru will investigate how the brain’s insular cortex perceives bodily signals from internal organs.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging problems. Learn more at pewtrusts.org.

Erin Davis, 202-540-6677, [email protected]

SOURCE The Pew Charitable Trusts

NCOA Launches Falls Free CheckUp/Chequeo Contra Caídas: Bilingual Tool to Prevent One of Greatest Health Risks to Older Adults

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Falls CheckUp is an easy to use online survey that allows you to assess your falls risks and offers guidance on how to prevent one of the greatest health dangers for older adults.

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 21-25, 2020, the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well, is launching Falls Free CheckUp/Chequeo Contra Caídas, an innovative online tool—available in both English and Spanish—that helps older adults assess their risk of falling and offers them a wealth of bilingual resources to stay safe.

The self-directed survey asks older adults 12 questions about their potential falls risk, such as balance and strength, medications, worry about falls, and past history of falls. A score of four or more indicates a risk for falls. After completing the screening, older adults receive their results by email, along with specific steps and resources to reduce their risk and advice on following up with their health care provider.

The checkup is built on NCOA’s deep expertise in falls prevention as leader of the National Falls Prevention Resource Center, funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living, and the Falls Free® Initiative. NCOA has sponsored Falls Prevention Awareness Day in September for the past 12 years, and this year expanded the event to a full week to bring additional attention to this critical health issue and reach more older adults. As part of NCOA’s commitment to reaching the growing Hispanic and Latinx older adult community, the checkup and resources are also offered in Spanish.

“We want older adults to be their own agents of change in ensuring they age well, and the Falls Free CheckUp/Chequeo Contra Caídas empowers them to do just that by providing a simple, confidential assessment of their falls risks and proven methods to address them,” said Kathleen Cameron, Senior Director of NCOA’s Center for Healthy Aging. “The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot of things, but one thing that’s still the same is falling is not a normal part of aging. There are steps older adults can take to reduce their risk. The online screening is an excellent first step in taking action”

One in four Americans aged 65+ falls every year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries, such as hip fractures and brain injuries, for older adults. They are costly—in dollars and in impact on quality of life. However, falling is not an inevitable part of growing older. Through practical lifestyle adjustments, evidence-based programs, and community-clinical partnerships, the number of falls among older adults can be reduced substantially.

During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, NCOA will host Facebook live events in English and Spanish (https://www.facebook.com/NCOAging) featuring experts who will offer practical tips for older adults to stay safe. In addition, state and local members of the Falls Free Coalition will be sponsoring virtual events in communities across the country.

For more information, please visit www.ncoa.org/FallsPrevention, www.ncoa.org/FallsFreeCheckUp, and www.ncoa.org/ChequeoContraCaídas.

About NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well. Since 1950, our mission has not changed: Improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling. NCOA empowers people with the best solutions to improve their own health and economic security—and we strengthen government programs that we all depend on as we age. Every year, millions of people use our signature programs BenefitsCheckUp®, My Medicare Matters®, and the Aging Mastery Program® to age well. By offering online tools and collaborating with a nationwide network of partners, NCOA is working to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030. Learn more at www.ncoa.org and @NCOAging.

 

Falls CheckUp is an easy to use online survey that allows you to assess your falls risks and offers guidance on how to prevent one of the greatest health dangers for older adults.

 

Regular moderate exercise is a great way to reduce your falls risks, especially with activities that improve your strength, balance and flexibility. Learn more at ncoa.org.

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SOURCE National Council on Aging

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