Ernesto Lescano’s New Book Memorias, Historias Y Aventuras De Un Marino Mercante, A Captivating Memoir Of The Author’s Purposeful Journey In Life As A Merchant Seaman

September 1, 2020

ELIZABETH, N.J., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ernesto said this about his book: “As a child, Ernesto was curious about Japan and New York. That dream accompanied him during his childhood on a farm where he lived countless adventures. More than once, he helped someone whose life was in danger. He lost his father and had to drop out of school and worked from a young age. His frustrated first love pushed him to decide to be a sailor, and although the task was difficult, he managed to get used to life on the high seas. He met the ports in Central and South America, the United States, and Canada. His curiosity drove him to know the people and the places they arrived at.

Sometimes the dangers were in the sailor trade. An accident took him to the hospital for several days. At last, he came to the country he dreamed of knowing, Japan, which impressed him with its culture and history. Rheumatoid arthritis began to affect his knees. Sometime later, his merchant marine career would come to an end.

Ernesto remembers that through the years sailing, some nights he went out on the deck and looked in solitude at the waters of the sea illuminated by the light given by the moon. He looked up and saw the shining stars and contemplating this beautiful spectacle. He felt peace and joy in all his being.”

Published by Page Publishing, Ernesto Lescano’s new book Memorias, Historias Y Aventuras De Un Marino Mercante will enlighten readers on the author’s profound and awe-inspiring life as a merchant sailor who has fulfilled his aspirations amid trials and illness.

Consumers who wish to be inspirited to undertake their life’s dreams and achieve them with great resolve can purchase Memorias, Historias Y Aventuras De Un Marino Mercante 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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Nelson’s New Book “Rage From Within” Is A Gripping Disposition Of The Lives Of The Cuban People That Drove Them To Untimely Deaths

September 1, 2020

NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nelson, a prolific writer who received a Christian and academic education in Cuba, has completed his new book “Rage from Within”: a compelling novel that shows the harrowing history of Cuba under dictatorship and persecution that pushed its citizens to take their lives and feel hopeless.

Author Nelson reveals the deplorable state of Cuba during a time of great suffering caused by an abusive and corrupt government: “This sensational piece of love and death is totally veridic and shows the cruelty of a slave country by a dictator who, without mercy, oppresses and kills the people from hunger, thirst, injustice, and violating the human rights, taking the Cuban people to suicide through the need and desperation. This book shows the real life of Cuba; it shows how the people are tortured and without hope that one day they could be freed or liberated from the yoke that made them die prematurely through suicide. And each day, the oppression against Cubans’ human rights grew. This book shows the inequality in Cuba compared with other countries that are not slave or ruled by a dictator. This piece is written following the sadness and suffering from Cuba.”

Published by Page Publishing, Nelson’s no-holds-barred tale bears an impassioned journey through overwhelming suffering and loss of human rights due to the lackluster and depravity of people drunk with power and greed.

Readers who wish to experience this eye-opening work can purchase “Rage from Within” at bookstores everywhere or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

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

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all 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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Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky Initiative and DoSomething.org Launch First-Ever Mental Health Tips Guide for Students by Students

September 1, 2020

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky Initiative, in partnership with DoSomething.org – the largest organization for young people and social change – launched a first-of-its-kind digital mental-health guide for youth, created for students by students. The guide provides young people with peer-to-peer tips on self-care, managing stress from digital learning, and supporting the mental health of fellow classmates.

With COVID-19 disrupting schooling for more than 55 million students across the United States, DoSomething.org, and the BlueSky Initiative called on their members to submit advice to help students during these difficult times. This campaign, entitled “The New State of Mind,” ran from April through June of this year and generated just under 75,000 tips.

“When we initially launched this campaign with DoSomething, we had no idea how turbulent this school year would be for millions of students, as well as their teachers and parents,” says Bryce Williams, vice president of Mind Body Medicine at Blue Shield of California. “What ‘The New State of Mind’ proves is that young people were not just anxious about the new reality of distance learning and everyday stressors, they were also committed to finding an outlet to talk about their troubles and offer solutions that would not just help them, but help others too.”

The BlueSky Initiative is a multi-year commitment by Blue Shield of California to help put more services into schools to support teens and address youth mental health issues. The release of the guide comes as year two of the program gets underway – following a successful inaugural campaign that saw more than 450 students receive counseling and over 800 teachers trained in mental health awareness.

In addition to publishing the digital mental-health guide for youth, DoSomething and BlueSky created a data-driven report for parents and teachers that highlights students’ mental health concerns and trends since shelter-in-place orders became widespread in March. Through the thousands of submissions, three themes remained consistent across New State of Mind: self-care, remote learning and helping loved ones. Sample tips from across these three core topics include:

Find a creative outlet (from stress baking and planting, to coloring and podcasting)
Get moving and get outside (a walk around the block, a run, or jumping rope)
Expressing emotions (whether it is space to cry, or listening to music to calm down)
Reach out when you need help (face-timing with friends or joining online support groups to meet new ones)
Put aside time for you, but also make time for others (creating a schedule that builds in work and play, to journaling, and being more mindful of others’ unique needs)

As one 17-year-old DoSomething member named Alexander notes in the guide, “My plan is to keep in touch with my friends and really pay attention so if I notice if they act differently or become depressed, I can be sure they get help before something tragic happens. The signs are usually there if someone is looking and it’s more important than ever now.”

“This guide comes at a time where young people really needed it most. They are stressed, they are scared, and they are sad,” says Sahara Lake, senior manager of community impact with DoSomething.org. “But what we also found is that there is also a lot of hope among young people. They share great advice on how to grapple with stress, and how to continue to move forward, and that’s a good thing.”

“For anyone dealing with stress or any type of mental health issue, I would like them to know that you are not alone. We can work together as a community to overcome these hardships,” says Colleen, an 18-year-old DoSomething member. “This campaign helped me to reflect on positive energy and thoughts instead of all the negatives, and I’m sure it will do the same for those who pick it up and read it today.”

To access student mental health resources including the complete “The New State of Mind” guide, click on the BlueSky webpage at blueshieldca.com/bluesky.

About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Blue Shield of California is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with over 4 million members, 6,800 employees and more than $20 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $500 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have an impact on California communities.
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California Immunization Coalition and California Chronic Care Coalition Urge People to Get Vaccinated During Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 “Twindemic”

August 31, 2020

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To help protect people from severe COVID-19, the California Immunization Coalition (CIC) and the California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC) urge the public to get their influenza (flu) shot as the 2020-2021 flu season approaches. The viruses that cause the flu weaken the immune system, making people living with chronic conditions more susceptible to the coronavirus which causes COVID-19.

“We are facing a dangerous double whammy in the coming months,” said CIC Executive Director Catherine Flores Martin. “Contracting the flu and getting COVID-19 on top of it can be deadly, so don’t wait – vaccinate. Make plans to get a flu shot now to keep you and your family protected from influenza during the pandemic.”

Those at most risk for developing complications from the seasonal flu include people living with chronic conditions such as asthma, lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, liver and kidney disorders, autoimmune disease, cancer, and blood disorders. In addition, it is important that everyone over the age of 65 receive a flu vaccine:

80 percent of COVID-related deaths have occurred in people over 65-years-old
Approximately 80 percent of older adults have at least one chronic disease and 77 percent live with at least two
Between 50 percent and 70 percent of seasonal flu-related hospitalizations are for people over the age of 65

“The seasonal flu can be devastating on its own, particularly in those living with chronic conditions,” said CCCC President & CEO, Liz Helms. “And those with chronic disease are also more vulnerable for complications if they contract COVID-19, making the coming months even more precarious, and even deadly, for so many Californians.”

The CIC recommends getting immunized for the flu in late September or early October. The flu season generally peaks between December and February. Less than half of US adults receive a flu vaccine each year. A recent study found vaccine coverage estimates in 2018-2019 remained substantially lower for non-Hispanic Black (39.4%), Hispanic (37.1%), and American Indian/Alaskan Native (37.6%) adults compared to non-Hispanic White adults (48.7%). In the 2019-2020 flu season, an estimated 60,000 people in the U.S. died from the flu, and influenza viruses caused up to 740,000 hospitalizations.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says flu vaccination can help protect people living with chronic disease avoid worsening illness:

Flu vaccination is associated with lower rates of cardiac events among people with heart disease, especially among those who have had a cardiac event in the past year
Flu vaccination can reduce hospitalization for flu-related chronic lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Flu vaccination is shown in separate studies to be associated with reduced hospitalizations among people with diabetes

“Preventing cases of the flu through vaccination will not only protect seniors and those living with chronic disease from potentially the deadly impact of flu , but since COVID-19 and flu symptoms are similar every person without flu symptoms will be one less person who will worry they have COVID-19 or which would further strain our already overburdened clinics and hospitals,” said Randy Bergen, MD, CIC board president and senior physician at Kaiser Permanente Medical Group in Walnut Creek.

Because of COVID-19 people may be wary of venturing out to get their flu shots this year, but most medical offices and clinics are taking precautions to protect patients seeking vaccinations and well-care. These precautions include separate facilities for seeing well-patients, scheduling well visits in the morning and visits for those with symptoms in the afternoon. The CIC and CCCC recommend people seeking the seasonal flu shot contact their medical providers or their local pharmacy to learn about the systems they have in place to protect patients seeking needed care like vaccines, and to find out when they can schedule their flu vaccine. In California, many pharmacies are already offering flu shots and they are an excellent option for many families. Visit vaccinefinder.org to find a place nearby to get flu vaccine.

About the California Immunization Coalition
The California Immunization Coalition (CIC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public-private partnership dedicated to achieving and maintaining full immunization protection for all Californians to promote health and prevent serious illness, disability and death. For more information, please visit immunizeca.org and follow CIC on social media @ImmunizeCA.

About the California Chronic Care Coalition
The California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC) is a 501 (c) non-profit public benefit organization of more than 30 leading health organizations and provider groups that promote the collaborative work of policy makers, industry leaders, providers and consumers to improve the health of Californians with chronic conditions. We envision a system of care that is accessible, affordable and of a high quality that emphasizes prevention, coordinated care, and the patient’s wellness and longevity. californiachroniccare.org

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Acura NSX Sets New Hybrid Production Car Record at Pikes Peak; 2021 TLX Races to Summit then Dealers

August 31, 2020

Acura driver and R&D engineer James Robinson sets new Hybrid production car record in a 2019 NSX

TORRANCE, California, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura captured a sixth consecutive podium at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with driver James Robinson finishing third in the highly competitive Time Attack 1 class. Robinson’s time of 10:01.913 in a 2019 NSX, bested his previous fast time of 10:02.448 (set in 2018) to establish a new record for a production vehicle with a hybrid powertrain.

Two race prepared 2021 Acura TLXs made their motorsports debut at the 2020 “Race to the Clouds”, ahead of the second-generation sport sedan’s arrival at dealers on Sept. 28. Drivers Jordan Guitar and Justin Lumbard, both engineers at the company’s Ohio R&D Center, finished fifth and sixth in class, respectively.

Acura’s 2020 Pikes Peak Results:

Vehicle	Driver	Class	2020 Result
2019 NSX	James Robinson	Time Attack 1	10:01.913 3rd in Class, New Hybrid Record
2021 TLX 2.0T	Jordan Guitar	Exhibition Class	11:37.219 5th in Class
2021 TLX 2.0T	Justin Lumbard (Rookie)	Exhibition Class	12:10.008 6th in Class

A third 2021 TLX, an early development prototype for the upcoming Type S high performance variant, served as the hill climb’s official Pace Car. Driving the TLX Type S was Nick Robinson, a principal engineer in the company’s Chassis Development Group and Pikes Peak veteran with class wins on both two and four wheels and current front-wheel drive record holder.

Pikes Peak serves as a test bed for new Acura performance technologies and as an opportunity for the company’s engineers to further sharpen their performance-focused driving and engineering skills. The Acura Pikes Peak race team is comprised of a group of volunteer engineers who are responsible for all aspects of competition, including the development of vehicles, race prep, crew support and navigating race cars to the finish line.

About Acura Motorsports
Acura Motorsports programs have been integral to the Acura brand since its launch in 1986. The rich legacy of Acura sports car racing includes the 1991, 1992, and 1993 IMSA Camel Lights manufacturer/driver championships, and the 2009 American LeMans manufacturer, driver, and team championships in both the LMP1 and LMP2 classes. Acura currently campaigns the ARX-05 DPi with Team Penske in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and won the team, manufacturer, and driver championships in 2019. The NSX GT3 Evo, available through HPD for North American customers, won multiple championships in 2019 in both the IMSA and SRO World Challenge series.

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar. All Acura models sold in North America for the 2021 model year are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com.

The Acura race team celebrates at the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak

The 2021 Acura TLX makes its racing debut at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb before arriving at dealers on Sept. 28

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2020 Kia Soul Named One Of The 10 Best Cars For Dog Lovers

August 31, 2020

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2020 Kia Soul has been named to Autotrader’s 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers list for 2020. In celebration of National Dog Day, the editors at Autotrader have announced the list of winners to ensure pet parents are riding in vehicles that have the comfort, convenience and safety features that every family needs.

“The Soul has been a longstanding success because its versatility

accommodates many different lifestyles, and this Autotrader accolade reinforces there is a Soul for everyone, including dog owners,” said Sean Yoon, President & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America. “Whether you’re riding with your pup around town or packing the whole family up for a weekend road trip, the Soul is perfectly cut out for canines.”

Now in its seventh year, Autotrader’s list of Best Cars for Dog Lovers focuses on vehicles that offer the best of what every dog owner needs. “To help new car buyers that are traveling with four-legged friends, we’ve carefully curated a list of the best cars that offer great comfort and safety features while also making the lives of pet parents just a little easier,” said Brian Moody, executive editor at Autotrader.

With a suite of available Kia Drive Wise features¹ including Forward Collision Avoidance, Driver Attention Warning² and Smart Cruise Control, Soul owners can feel safe and confident when they hit the road with the entire family. The Soul’s boxy silhouette continues to offer up a surprising amount of cargo and passenger space, and a wider and lower rear liftgate opening improves ease of loading and unloading. For 2021, the Soul is even more dog-friendly with the addition of standard Rear Occupant Alert³, which uses ultrasonic sensors to detect and prevent passengers – pets included – from being left behind in the rear seats.

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.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

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

¹ Kia Drive Wise features are not substitutes for safe driving, and may not detect all objects surrounding the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
² Driver Attention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all instances of driver fatigue or inattentive driving practices. Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution.
³Rear Occupant Alert is not a substitute for one’s attention and may not detect all movement within the vehicle. Always check the vehicle interior when exiting the vehicle.

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America Ferrera & Eva Longoria Bastón Alongside Latina Leaders Launch She Se Puede, A Digital Lifestyle Community For Latinas

August 31, 2020

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today marks the official launch of She Se Puede, a digital lifestyle community built to inspire, affirm, and inform Latinas so they can leverage their power to transform their lives, their families, their community and their nation. The nonprofit initiative was founded by leaders from the worlds of organizing, politics, and entertainment ‒ Alex Martínez Kondracke, America Ferrera, Carmen Perez, Christy Haubegger, Elsa Collins, Eva Longoria Bastón, Jess Morales Rocketto, Mónica Ramírez, Olga Segura, and Stephanie Valencia.

“This election year, everyone is reminded of the Latino population numbers and how fast we are growing as a community. But let’s be clear: demography is not destiny,” said activist, actress, producer, and director America Ferrera, “Unless and until we believe in our own potential and realize our own power, we will remain underrepresented as a political and cultural force.”

“This year, there are 32 million eligible Latino voters in the U.S., yet Latina turnout rates are 14 to 20 percent lower than non-Hispanic Black or white women,” according to Stephanie Valencia, co-founder and president of Equis Labs and Equis Research. “These women are turning out in lower numbers not because of apathy, but because they don’t feel certain they have the power to change their own lives, much less the outcome of an election.”

The mission of She Se Puede is to help Latinas realize and act on their own power. To achieve that mission, She Se Puede curates content for Latinas of all kinds by sharing relatable articles, videos, and photos celebrating stories of Latina achievement big and small. She Se Puede showcases a modern Latina lifestyle that includes health, parenting, food, beauty, and civic engagement. In addition to holding virtual events, the new online platform leverages text message notifications, weekly emails, and social media posts to share relatable news and content impacting Latinas.

“She Se Puede is a state of mind,” said activist, actress, producer, and director Eva Longoria. “So when we say empowerment, we mean we want Latinas to feel empowered in everything that they do, from their careers, to their workouts, to what food they eat, and even how they can request their mail-in ballot.”

She Se Puede was created after the founders gathered at the beginning of 2020 to discuss how they could take personal responsibility for encouraging Latinas to engage civically. That conversation was in the context of knowing that the experiences and perspectives of Latinas are too often excluded from society.

“From organizing rallies in support of Dreamers to ensuring farmworkers are equipped with masks and critical supplies, Latinas are changing this country for the better,” said activist, author, and civil rights attorney, Mónica Ramírez. “There are so many heroes among us, but too often our stories aren’t being told. She Se Puede is a platform that will amplify efforts that support Latinas and empower us all to feel confident that we can make change ourselves.”

She Se Puede is a community where Latinas can find information that addresses our unique needs and supports us to move ourselves, our communities, and our country forward.

ABOUT THE FOUNDERS: Alex Martínez Kondracke is a writer, director, activist, filmmaker and the co-founder of The Latinx House; America Ferrera is an activist, producer, director, and co-founder of Harness; Carmen Pérez is the president and chief executive officer of Gathering for Justice, the national co-chair of the Women’s March on Washington, the co-founder of Justice League NYC and the founder of Justice League CA; Christy Haubegger was the founder of Latina Magazine, a film producer and is currently EVP at WarnerMedia, where she leads DEI, as well as Communications and Marketing; Elsa Marie Collins is a social impact political campaign strategist and the co-founder of The Ideateur and This is About Humanity; Eva Longoria Bastón is an activist, actress, producer, director, businesswoman, and founder of the Eva Longoria Foundation; Jess Morales Rocketto is the political director of National Domestic Workers Alliance, the executive director of Care in Action and the chair of Families Belong Together; Mónica Ramírez is the founder and president of Justice for Migrant Women and the co-founder of Alianza Nacional de Campesinos and The Latinx House; Olga Segura is a producer, activist, the founder of Somos Decididas and the co-founder of The Latinx House; and Stephanie Valencia is the co-founder and president of Equis Labs and Equis Research, co-founder of The Latino Talent Initiative, The Latina Collective, and Latinos44, the co-author of West Wingers: Stories from the Dream Chasers, Change Makers, and Hope Creators Inside the Obama White House.

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The New York Latino Film Festival, Presented By HBO, WarnerMedia As Leading Partner, Returns September 14 – 20, 2020 With The Premiere Of HBO Latino’s ‘Habla Now’

August 31, 2020

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF), the nation’s premier Latino film festival returns September 14 – 20, 2020 with drive-in/ in-person experiences and virtual programming. The Festival opens with Habla Now, the fifteenth installment of HBO Latino’s award-winning Habla series. The documentary special shares personal stories from Latino personalities such as Amara La Negra, Dominican, Singer/Actress/Activist; Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Mexican American, Environmental Activist; Laurie Hernandez, Puerto Rican, Olympian; Diane Guerrero, Colombian, Actress; among others. WWW.NYLATINOFILMFESTIVAL.COM

“Inspired by the resilience of the Latino community, NYLFF is proud to return with a fresh format featuring our first-ever drive-in experiences! We are proud to serve as an important platform for Latino creatives to share culturally relevant stories about intersectionality, diversity, and lived experiences in this country. Gracias to our sponsors for continuing to support our community of content creators and movie-goers. While there’s much learned this year, one thing we can all agree, the culture continues!” said Calixto Chinchilla, Founder of NYLFF.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

NYLFF presents the NYC premiere of Charm City Kings, directed by Angel Manuel Soto and written by Sherman Payne, with a story by Chris Boyd & Kirk Sullivan and Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins. The film is produced by Caleeb Pinkett, Clarence Hammond and Marc Bienstock. Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith and James Lassiter executive produced. Inspired by the documentary 12 O’Clock Boys, the film follows the journey of fourteen-year-old Mouse who desperately wants to join the Midnight Clique, an infamous group of Baltimore dirt-bike riders who rule the summertime streets. Also, making its NYC premiere at NYLFF is John Leguizamo’s Critical Thinking, the true story of five Latinx and Black teenagers from Miami Jackson Senior High School, located in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Miami, who fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher. FUTURO, NYLFF’s digital series returns with virtual talks about social activism, the business of content and a showcase of new web series.

“We are so proud to support NYLFF for another year and to share the latest edition of our beloved Habla series,” said Jackie Gagne, SVP Multicultural Marketing, WarnerMedia. “We remain committed to providing opportunities for Latinx voices of all perspectives and backgrounds, and we look forward to celebrating and elevating this year’s filmmakers through this new format.”

“As a world capital of film that’s home to more than 2.5 million Latinos, New York City is proud to support NYLFF,” said the Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, Anne del Castillo. “Each year, we see the strength, creativity and diversity of New Yorkers reflected in the array of stories and storytellers presented at this amazing festival. Felicidades!”

SPONSORS

NYLFF is presented by HBO. WarnerMedia is the Leading Sponsor. Major sponsors include Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, American Airlines, Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Additional support provided by Motion Picture Association, Pitu Cachaca, Vertical Entertainment, The Quintessential Gentleman, La Nueva Link, Third World Newsreel and CV Graphix. For partnership opportunities, contact: [email protected]

ABOUT THE NEW YORK LATINO FILM FESTIVAL (NYLFF)

NYLFF is the nation’s premier Urban Latino film event. Founded by Calixto Chinchilla in 1999, it aims to build audiences for Latino cinema, support the film community and foster relationships with Latino talent. Programming includes the flagship film festival, the Futuro Digital Conference, and more. For more information, visit www.NYLatinoFilmFestival.com. Follow us on Facebook (@NYLatinoFilm), Instagram (@NYLatinoFilmFestival), and Twitter (@NYLFF). #NYLFF

ABOUT WARNERMEDIA

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others, as well as Xandr’s suite of advanced advertising solutions designed to help to improve advertising for brands, publishers, and consumers. WarnerMedia is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).

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Scott Dixon, Takuma Sato Score Another Honda 1-2

August 31, 2020

Scott Dixon won for the fourth time this year, and the sixth win for Honda in eight races, as he scored his 50th career victory today at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis, Mo.

MADISON, Ill., Aug. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ Scott Dixon vaulted into the lead following the final round of pit stops in today’s opening round in the doubleheader Bommarito Auto Group 500 race weekend, then held off a charging Takuma Sato to score Honda’s sixth NTT INDYCAR SERIES race victory of the season.

The win is Dixon’s fourth in eight races this season, and the 50^th of his career, leading all active drivers. Honda, with six wins in 2020, now leads the INDYCAR Manufacturers’ Championship by 101 points over rival Chevrolet (688-579); while Dixon opens up a 117-point lead in the Drivers’ Championship, with 386 points to 269 for the second-ranked Josef Newgarden.

Today’s 200-lap contest started on a rough note, with three Honda drivers – Alexander Rossi, Zach Veach and Marco Andretti – among those eliminated in a multi-car crash just moments after race start.

After starting third, Dixon kept the leaders in sight throughout the first two-thirds of the race on the 1.25-mile oval. Sato meanwhile, fell back to midfield in the early stages, but made improvements to the handling of his Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda during each pit stop, and returned to contention for the win in the closing stages.

During the final round of pit stops on Lap 177, Dixon’s Chip Ganassi Racing team enabled him to leapfrog O’Ward for the lead, with Sato emerging in third. Sato then executed a thrilling outside pass of O’Ward for second on Lap 179 and began his chase of Dixon for the victory. At the checkers, Dixon held on for the win by the narrow margin of just 14 hundredths of a second.

Behind the lead trio at the finish, Colton Herta continued his run of consistent results this year, ending the day fourth, with Markus Ericsson making it four Honda drivers in the top five at the checkers.

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Today’s race was the opening round of a doubleheader NTT INDYCAR SERIES weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway. Tomorrow’s 200-lap finale starts at 3:30 p.m. EDT, with live coverage on the NBC Sports Network.

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Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started 3^rd, finished 1^st; scores his 50^th career Indy car victory, his 4^th and Honda’s 6^th win of 2020; leads the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship by 117 points after 8 races: “I can’t thank the PNC Bank crew enough. It was a superb race all day. I knew [Takuma] Sato was going to be strong at the end, but I didn’t realize how strong he was coming. We were kind of going into a reserve mode, looking after the engine, and he was there with a head of steam. [the margin of victory was just 0.1404 seconds] I am just so happy for this team. Last week at Indianapolis [when he finished second to Sato] was a bit of a bummer. So, it was nice to get a win. Fifty career-wins – that sounds awesome. We’ve got to keep on truckin’ and get a few more. But I can’t thank Honda and HPD enough. I’m proud to be powered by them. What they’ve done, especially this year, is just phenomenal, and how quick their cars have been. This is just awesome.”

Takuma Sato (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda) Indianapolis 500 winner last weekend, started 5^th, finished 2^nd: “Obviously, the team did a fantastic job. From last week [winning at Indianapolis], we carried a lot of momentum. We lost some places at the beginning of the race. I wasn’t entirely comfortable in the car. But we made improvements to the car at every [pit] stop, and by the end were strong. My Abeam car was phenomenal, and the Honda power was exceptional, again. Big congrats to Ganassi and [Scott] Dixon. Fantastic win for them.”

Allen Miller (Race Team Principal, Honda Performance Development) on Saturday’s Honda win at WWT Raceway, Honda’s 6^th win in 8 races this season: “Today’s final 50 laps looked like a continuation of last weekend’s Indianapolis 500, with Scott [Dixon] and Takuma [Sato] once more fighting for the victory. Congratulations to Scott on his milestone 50^th career Indy car victory, to Chip Ganassi Racing for their fifth win in eight races this season and to Takuma for a well-earned podium result following his win last week at Indy. This has been an incredible season for Honda and everyone at Honda Performance Development should be proud of these achievements.”

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Race 1
Circuit: World Wide Technology Raceway (1.25-mile oval) Madison, Illinois
2019 Winner: Takuma Sato (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing) 136.874 mph average
Weather: Overcast, humid, windy, 82 degrees F

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CBT College continues to hold hybrid classes during the Fall semester

August 31, 2020

MIAMI, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, CBT College started today the Fall semester via a hybrid academic model. This learning approach allows students to get hands-on training in the recently updated College’s labs while receiving the lectures through the latest online resources.

Founded in 1988 by Gladys and Fernando Llerena, CBT College is a trade and vocational school that offers career training in Electricity, Refrigeration, Construction, Information Technology, and Health Information Management, among others. For the past 31 years, the school has evolved into a premier technical accredited and military-friendly institution with three campuses in Hialeah, Cutler Bay, and Flagler St. in Miami, Florida.

“None of us expected to live in a time like this,” said Mrs. Gladys Llerena, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. “But besides these challenges produced by COVID-19, we are working together to continue reinforcing the Vision and Mission of CBT College. Now we are going for the upcoming 2020 Fall semester with better curriculum and technology techniques to fulfill our students’ expectations and improve our student’s outcomes.” Mrs. Llerena also highlighted the continued effort of the faculty and the staff “on this endless process of learning the new technology that will benefit our students and our community.”

With their students in mind and after four months of completely online distance education, “CBT College decided to transition from a fully online platform to a hybrid approach once it was allowed by Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida execution orders,” remarked Luis Llerena, President & CEO of CBT College. “We began offering lab training as of July 6th and continued to deliver the lecture portion using online platforms. As per CDC guidelines, we continue following social distancing and sanitizing practices throughout all our facilities,” he added.

The hybrid learning and teaching approach consists of a combination of remote and residential (in person) training, a type of education key in the line of the school’s academic model and success in teaching technology and trades-related careers. “For CBT College, most classes have a lecture component that is delivered online, while the hands-on portion of the class is delivered using the campus’s physical facilities,” said Hector Duenas, Director of Academic Operations. For online delivery, CBT has implemented a variety of techniques that allow students and faculty to have synchronous and asynchronous sections. The labs are already updated to comply with current sanitary regulations.

According to Llerena and Duenas, CBT College surveyed the student population after the first two weeks of the hybrid implementation. 80% expressed that they are learning as much with the approach and 76% would prefer to continue taking classes using this format, so “CBT College has decided to continue the hybrid approach on a permanent learning modality,” Llerena announced.

“As per the faculty, their level of satisfaction is high, and the main reason is the decision from CBT College to start the lab hours at the campuses, which is a key factor for students’ satisfaction,” continued Duenas.

The implementation of the hybrid approach and the changes produced by the COVID 19 crisis came with its challenges. “CBT College enrolls students with diverse backgrounds, whose need is to find skills to better their current situation,” stated Monica Llerena, Corporate Communications Officer. “The hybrid approach will give students the flexibility to continue to support their current needs while being able to pursue the opportunities to Be More. It will prepare students to be a more versatile learner in this advancing technology era due to this new normal,” she said.

In this sense, CBT College provided laptops to students who did not have a computer at home to help the student population adopt the new learning modality and get through these difficult times. Also, the Career Services department provides placement support for those students who lost their job and informational resources that could assist their families (such as food banks and testing information). Mr. Luis Llerena also noted that “Students received a stimulus check from the CARES grant that CBT College applied for and received the funding to help and support our community.”

FACILITIES PREPARATION

During the past months, CBT College has prepared the facilities in their three campuses following the CDC and local government agencies’ regulations. Their goal is for the students, staff, and faculty to be safe and at the same time to use technology to their advantage.

Maricel Spezzacatena, Chief Operations Officer, stated that the planning contemplated both the residential and the online learning environments. “We separated stations in the labs with Plexi Glass to provide more protection to the students and divided big groups into smaller groups to ensure social distancing. Besides, we have a system where we measure the temperature of all students coming to the school and provide a sticker if they are clear, so the faculty can look at the sticker and allow them to enter class. We change the sticker color every day.”

CBT also set a particular protocol to track students with symptoms or with the virus. In this regard, Mrs. Spezzacatena highlighted that “We are thinking outside the box and putting new things in place so students are not behind if they cannot be part of the rotation due to the COVID 19. The last implementation was live classes in the lab environment. Our Lead Instructors, alongside our professors, are recording the classes and doing live sessions for those who cannot come in person, so they don’t get behind. Lastly, we have increased the cleaning in high traffic areas.”

Regarding the overall operation, Spezzacatena indicated that CBT College is adjusting to the current situations and finding solutions that allow their business to operate efficiently. “At the staff level, we are maximizing the use of our current CRM Software to allow students to complete enrollment online. We are also looking for new software to automate processes and create workflows so our departments can provide a more efficient service to our students.”

EMPATHY AND COMMUNICATIONS

During the pandemic, CBT College launched the #CBTCollegeCares campaign, focused on providing students and Alumni the resources they might need to continue studying while dealing with the “new normal.” In this respect, the leader of the campaign, Mrs. Monica Llerena, indicated that “Empathy and communication are two words that have multitudes of layers. To reach a layer of understanding and collaboration between our students and teams has been a lesson for us. It is inspiring to witness how resilience can run alongside determination during this pandemic. Launching new virtual platforms was pinnacle on our successful retention of students and connecting with our community.”

During the upcoming months, CBT College plans to continue presenting virtual events such as Virtual Job Fairs and Virtual Open Houses (both in English and Spanish) to engage with students, alumni and business partners. “We strictly abide by our vision and mission when making decisions about enriching our students and redefining our Campuses’ safety,” stated Mr. Llerena to finish ensuring that CBT College will intentionally continue to focus on their student’s best interest.

About CBT College:

CBT College provides career training through a hands-on learning approach within the construction, technology, and allied health fields at its three locations across Miami-Dade County (Cutler Bay, Flagler, and Hialeah.) Over the past 31 years, the organization has graduated thousands of students into the Miami-Dade County workforce throughout more than 70 graduation ceremonies. The College’s involvement with employers, local organizations, and strategic business initiatives has opened up plenty of opportunities for our current students and graduates.

CBT College is also listed as a Military-friendly school and participates in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, as well as is approved by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to participate in the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enroll International F-1 Visa students. The College is nationally accredited by ACICS, licensed by the Commission of Independent Education (CIE), and certified by the US Department of Education to receive Title IV funding.

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