World premiere of music video “Aquella Vez” by Chris Wandell in collaboration with Lenny Tavarez & Lyanno exclusively on LaMusica App December 13th

December 12, 2018

MIAMI, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — LaMusica App from Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (OTCQX: SBSAA), exclusively premieres the much anticipated music video for the single “Aquella Vez” globally. Artists include Chris Wandell in collaboration with Lenny Tavarez and Lyanno. The single “Aquella Vez” will be available on all digital platforms Friday, December 14th, and exclusive content will showcase on LaMusica App from the expected premiere.

The music video was filmed in Dorado, Puerto Rico and was directed by John Coca. It highlights the explosive collaborations between these dynamic up-and-coming artists in the New Trap Wave stemming from Puerto Rico.

From an early age Chris Wandell was an avid music lover. He studied music composition with a focus in percussion at “Escuela Libre de Música de Hato Rey” where he met other talented young individuals who shared his passion. This lead to collaborations with noted Latin Urban artists such as Rafa Pabón, Lyanno and Almighty.

“I am extremely happy with all the positive feedback I’ve been getting and can’t wait to see what comes next. I hope you all enjoy this exclusive premiere on LaMusica App of my new video ‘Aquella Vez’,” stated Chris Wandell.

“We are thrilled to be able to premiere this dynamic music video on LaMusica. Chris Wandell, Lenny Tavarez & Lyanno are tremendously talented, and will surely do great things in the music industry in the upcoming months. Keep an eye out for them,” said Bianca Alarcón, VP of Digital Media Content at LaMusica App/SBS.

The single “Aquella Vez” will be available on December 14th, on all digital platforms.

Do not miss the exclusive premiere of the music video “Aquella Vez” this Thursday, December 13th, 2018 on LaMusica App, which is available for free via IOS and Android app stores. More information about the LaMusica App can be found at http://www.lamusica.com.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.:

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 250 affiliated stations reaching 94% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including LaMusica, a mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

MEDIA CONTACT SBS:

Vladimir Gomez
VP, Corporate Communications
[email protected]
(786) 394-9000 Ext. 1144

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Boca West Children’s Foundation Offers Marketing Challenge to FAU AMA Students

December 12, 2018

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF), which identifies and funds projects and programming assisting at-risk children and their families in Palm Beach County, will tap the resources of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) marketing students to help spread Foundation awareness. The organization recently launched the BWCF-FAU Marketing Challenge for students in FAU’s American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter.

Since its 2010 inception, BWCF has raised $6+ million to fund specific programs for more than 25 Palm Beach charitable organizations, assisting over 5,000 children in need.

According to BWCF Chairman Arthur Adler, the marketing challenge goal is for the FAU AMA students to develop compelling public relations campaigns that generate widespread awareness of the Foundation’s efforts.

“We believe children in South Palm Beach County deserve to live their best life and we are dedicated to doing everything in our power to make this happen,” said Adler. “We are delighted to utilize the unbridled ambition and creativity within the FAU community to help draw national attention to our mission.”

The Challenge will begin in December. FAU AMA students will be divided into eight teams and present their campaigns to the BWCF Board in mid-January. The Foundation will award $500 prizes for the three best-conceptualized campaigns and a $1,000 prize for the best placement of an editorial story. The prizes will be donated to the FAU AMA Chapter in the names of the winning team members.

For more information on Boca West Children’s Foundation, visit www.bocawestfoundation.org.

SOURCE Boca West Children’s Foundation

We Are All Human Foundation Issues Statement Regarding Julian Castro’s Exploration of a Candidacy for President of the U.S. for 2020

December 12, 2018

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The We Are All Human Foundation, a non-profit devoted to equity, diversity, and inclusion, issued the following statement regarding Julian Castro’s announcement today that he is exploring a candidacy for President of the United States in the 2020 elections:

“Julian Castro’s exploration of a potential campaign for presidency will be an important catalyst for the U.S. Hispanic community, as Hispanic and Latinx citizens assert themselves as an important voice in the 2020 elections,” said Claudia Romo Edelman, founder of We Are All Human. “Hispanic and Latino citizens want what their fellow Americans want: access to education, to opportunity and to be engaged and represented in the political process. We are more than 55 million strong and are ready to have leaders like Julian Castro influence the American political mainstream.”

On December 10, Castro addressed a gathering of more than 300 U.S. Hispanic and Latino leaders from the worlds of business, politics, policy and news media at We Are All Human’s first Hispanic Leadership Summit at the United Nations. Castro was one of dozens of speakers who joined a day-long working session that was designed to begin the process of building a common agenda for the U.S. Hispanic community. Voting by attendees identified three top priorities: access to education, financial empowerment and improving the image of the Hispanic community.

About We Are All Human

We Are All Human is a foundation dedicated to advancing the agenda of equity, diversity, inclusion.

In October 2018, the Foundation unveiled the results of its Hispanic Sentiment Study, which focused on the outlook of the U.S. Hispanic/Latino community by exploring pertaining to politics, business, education and personal values. Conducted September 15-19, 2018 via online by the global communications firm Zeno Group, the Hispanic Sentiment Study surveyed more than 2,500 Hispanics/Latinos, aged 14 and older, across the United States.

For more information, visit www.WeAreAllHuman.org.

Contacts:

Michelle Cooprider
[email protected]

Mary Ann Schoppman
[email protected]

SOURCE We Are All Human

Minority Business Development Agency Awards More Than $3 Million to Support Tribal Business Communities

December 12, 2018

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is announcing grant awards of more than $3 million to support programs for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian-owned enterprises.

“The Minority Business Development Agency’s support to the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian (including Pacific Islander American) communities is a key component of MBDA’s overall support for minority business development,” said MBDA National Director Henry Childs, II. “Throughout this process, we have worked closely with tribes to ensure economic growth in communities across the country.”

During Fiscal Year 2017, MBDA conducted six tribal consultations to better understand business and economic development needs in their communities. Consultation recommendations were incorporated including recognition of the indigenous Native Hawaiian population, expanding the geographic footprint, reducing programmatic and regulatory burdens, as well as increasing project flexibility and autonomy to address the most common business-related needs.

The grant recipients include:

American Indian Science and Engineering Society ($233,881) to support a cohort of Native professionals interested in developing STEM-related businesses in California.
ASIAN, Inc. ($300,000) to provide consultative and technical assistance services to start-up, existing, and growing Native American-owned businesses with focused services in access to capital, business coaching, and growth through incubators and accelerators.
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement ($300,000) to launch business networking sessions with a focus on funding opportunities.
University of Alaska Anchorage ($300,000) to connect minority-owned businesses to resources that include capital, training, coaching, incubators, accelerators, and infrastructure focused public-private partnerships.
New Mexico Community Capital ($300,000) to implement a signature program, the “Native Entrepreneur in Residence” (NEIR) business accelerator.
Rural Community Assistance Corporation ($300,000) to provide technical assistance that addresses core economic development needs of American Indian tribes in Montana.
Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc. ($300,000) for consultation services related to capital access and Federal procurement coaching for capacity building.
National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development ($556,609) to deploy an online platform, “Native Edge”, to provide access to business information, training, counseling services, and business networking.
Kauffman & Associates, Inc. ($300,000) to implement a technology resource platform and incubator model for technical assistance in Federal contracting.
United Tribes Technical College ($300,000) to conduct a needs assessment of 18 Tribal Nations in the Great Plains, identify the top priorities, and assist with deploying economic development activities.

These programs are part of the 2018 MBDA Broad Agency Announcement, a new initiative this year. More than $13 million was awarded for 13 projects focused on Department of Commerce and MBDA priorities from resources that increase disaster preparedness and relief to programs that increase access to capital. For a full listing of MBDA’s 2018 grant awards, visit www.mbda.gov/news.

About the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
MBDA is the only Federal agency dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority-owned businesses. Our programs and services better equip minority-owned firms to create jobs, build scale and capacity, increase revenues and expand regionally, nationally and internationally. For nearly 50 years, MBDA has been a dedicated strategic partner to all U.S. minority-owned businesses, committed to providing greater access to capital, contracts, and markets. For more information about MBDA visit www.mbda.gov.

Contact: Velicia D. Woods
Phone: (202) 482-0491
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mbda.gov
Fax: (202) 482-5117

SOURCE Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

Minority Business Development Agency Awards Nearly $2 Million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities

December 12, 2018

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), is announcing grant awards of nearly $2 million to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In June 2018, MBDA invited HBCUs to propose projects that will achieve one or more of the following objectives: increase their ability to compete for and receive Federal research and development funds; establish partnerships with Federal laboratories and other technology resources; increase Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) entrepreneurship; and compete for Federal contracts.

“Historically Black Colleges and Universities served as the catalyst to creating the black middle class in America and will continue to be the incubator for minority business talent, innovation, and leadership. These important schools generate billions in economic impact annually and are engines for job creation in their local economies across the United States,” said MBDA National Director Henry Childs II. “These grant awards will provide seed money for these institutions to pursue innovative projects and to build more revenue-generating infrastructures to better serve our nation’s future entrepreneurs and workforce.”

The HBCUs that received grant awards include:

Clark Atlanta University ($499,497) to develop a STEM entrepreneurship curriculum that increases student interest in the innovation economy at three Atlanta University Center Consortium campuses.
Howard University ($359,891) to design a technical support model for 11 HBCUs in the mid-Atlantic region to compete for Federal research and development funds and leverage partnerships with Federal laboratories.
South Carolina State University ($404,992) to launch regional training sessions for HBCUs to compete for Federal research and development funds.
Tougaloo College ($695,412) to establish a partnership among multiple HBCUs, private companies, federal labs, and research institutions to increase capacity for HBCUs to participate in federal research and contracting opportunities.

Contact: Velicia D. Woods
Phone: (202) 482-0491
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mbda.gov
Fax: (202) 482-5117

SOURCE Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

For Second Consecutive Year Telemundo Is On Track To Close 2018 As The #1 Spanish-Language Network In Weekday Primetime Among Adults 18-49 Continuing To Be The Preferred Choice And Voice For Hispanics

December 12, 2018

Telemundo on Track to be #1 in Primetime

MIAMI, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the second consecutive year, Telemundo, the preferred and leading media company serving Hispanics, is on track to end the broadcast year as the number one Spanish-language network in weekday primetime among adults 18-49 (681,000), according to Nielsen. In 2018, Telemundo continues to rank among the top five broadcast networks with NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX, and outperform major English-language cable networks including TBS, TNT and MTV, including many others, among adults 18-49 in weekday prime. The network also had the highest composition of adults 18-34 out of total viewers, and lowest median age among all broadcast networks. Fueled by the success of its weekday prime-time line-up, Telemundo delivered in 2018 the highest share in its history, marking its sixth consecutive year of share growth among adults 18-49.

“Building on two consecutive seasons as the leading Hispanic network, we have solidified our position as the voice and choice of Latinos across all platforms,” said Cesar Conde, Chairman NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and NBCUniversal International Group. “We are committed to invest in ground-breaking and innovative premium original content, as well as robust news coverage and world-class sporting events, specifically designed for the preferences and media consumption habits of Latinos living here in the U.S.”

Telemundo extended its lead across digital platforms consistently ranking as one of the top five TV networks on Instagram, according to Shareablee, regardless of language. Telemundo has over 115 million fans and followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, up 21% year-over-year. Telemundo’s YouTube channels generated 4.9 billion global video views, up 54% year-over-year, including 691 Million U.S. views, up 58% year over year. Telemundo ranks as the #1 Hispanic TV Network on YouTube based on total subscribers and global views. The Telemundo Más app generated 105 million video views in 2018-to-date. In addition, for the eighth consecutive year, Telemundo has ranked as the #1 Hispanic VOD network and #1 in transactions for every month of 2018-to-date, according to comScore.

Highlights for the year-to-date include:

Monday-Friday primetime

Telemundo’s “Exatlon” was the #1 weekday reality competition series on Spanish TV averaging 541,000 adults 18-49, out-delivering UniMas’s Reto 4 Elemento’s first season by +93% and second season by +194% to date.
Telemundo dominated Spanish-language TV weekdays at 10pm among A18-49 for the fourth consecutive year and for the second straight year out-performed the combined delivery of Unimas and Univision with a 51% share Monday-Friday at 10pm among adults 18-49.
The sixth season of Telemundo’s record-breaking, innovative Super Series™ “El Senor de los Cielos” ranked as the #1 regularly scheduled Spanish language prime time series of the year, averaging 1.1 million adults 18-49.
The third season of Telemundo’s hit primetime series “Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso” averaged 859,000 adults 18-49 and was the highest rated regularly scheduled Spanish-language series weekdays at 9pm.

Sports

“Titulares y Más” (TYM,) Telemundo Deportes’ nightly sports and entertainment show, ranked as the # 1 regularly scheduled sports news and commentary show in Spanish-language television among adults 18-49 (230,000) and total viewers (451,000)
“Boxeo Telemundo Ford,” year-to-date, is the #1 Spanish-language boxing program in the U.S averaging 371,000 total viewers and 164,000 adults 18-49. And among Hispanic viewers, Boxeo Telemundo is the #1 boxing program regardless of language across the broadcast and cable landscape.
Telemundo’s broadcast of the second leg of Copa Libertadores Final “River Plate vs Boca Juniors,” ranked as the highest rated Copa Libertadores Final in Spanish language television since 2015, averaging 631,000 total viewers and 335,000 adults 18-49, and out delivering FOX Deportes telecast of the same game by +22% and +7%, respectively.
During 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, Telemundo reached nearly 37 million viewers and set network viewership record for all seven days of the week. The network ranked #1 among all Spanish-language TV networks in total day viewership 14 consecutive days among adults 18-49. Telemundo Deportes’ digital presentation delivered biggest livestream sports event in Spanish-language history, generating a record-setting 130 million livestreams and nearly 2 billion live minutes viewed.

Key non-prime Telemundo properties are posting strong results in the last quarter of the year as they continue to close the gap with Univision:

“Telemundo Noticias” is on track to finish fourth quarter of 2018 as the only nightly broadcast news program, regardless of language, with year over year growth among adults 18-49.
Telemundo Daytime is up 21% season-to-date among adults 18-49 weekday 7am-4pm.
“Un Nuevo Dia“ is on track to finish fourth quarter of 2018 as the only broadcast morning program regardless of language to show growth year over year among adults 18-49.
“Noticias Medio Dia” is up +25% season to date versus last year’s performance in the Monday – Friday 12:30-1pm time slot.
The network’s daily entertainment show “Suelta la Sopa” is ending the year up +21% season over season, while Univision is down -14% in the weekday 3-4pm time slot.

Source: Nielsen NPM; 1/1/18-12/9/18; Most Current (Live+7 from 1/1/18-11/25/18; Live+SD through 12/9/18); A18-49 Proj (000); strict dayparts used for M-F 8-11pm and M-F 10-11pm. Share calculation based on TEL A18-49 projections divided by the sum of TEL+UNI+UMA projections. Prime program rankings based on 4+ telecasts of regularly scheduled shows. TyM rank based on regularly scheduled programs (6+ telecasts) with Nielsen type code Sports News and Sports Commentary. Boxeo rank among all networks airing boxing based on Nielsen Detailed Type Code = Boxing (excluding repeats). 4^th Quarter based on Most Current (Live+7 from 9/24/18-11/25/18; Live+SD through 12/9/18) vs. 9/25/17-12/10/17; A18-49 Proj (000). Digital: January – November 2017 vs. 2018 comScore On Demand Essentials, Adobe Analytics, US only, YouTube Analytics, Global Audience, Shareablee, Global Audience.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality, Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 28 local stations, 51 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world and Universo, the fastest growing Hispanic entertainment cable network, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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SOURCE NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

HOLA! USA World Exclusive: Thalía shows us the many reasons why she is the undisputed queen of Latin pop and also shares how she has remained on top, especially in a social media-dominated world

December 12, 2018

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HOLA! USA caps off 2018 and enters 2019 (¡Hola!’s 75^th year) with cover star Thalía, the undisputed queen of Latin pop. The songstress, who has continually reinvented herself over her three-decade career, brought her signature charisma and charm to the iconic Plaza Hotel for a photo shoot with Alexei Hay. During her chat with editor-in-chief Miguel Sirgado, she touches on family life with husband Tommy Mottola and their children Sabrina and Matthew.

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“I love [Tommy] as he is, and he loves me as I am; he doesn’t love me more because I put on makeup or wear this kind of watch or that brand of shoes. I don’t care which car he drives or that he wears a certain watch. He was born here in the Bronx; I was born in Santa María de la Rivera. So, even though we are living such a wonderful life, we come from there; we are living this life, but if we went back there, we’d be happy. Wherever we are, we are happy.”

“My daughter is intense, very intense, like me. I understand her because I know the intensity of her feelings. I can ‘read’ her perfectly because she is like a reflection. However, she‘s her own person — she‘s independent, unique, wonderful. My son is very pragmatic, very objective, very clear, very punctual. He‘s more like his dad.“

The December/January issue of HOLA! USA also includes these features that are not to be missed:

Baby exclusive: Ana Patricia Gámez opens the doors of her Miami home to exclusively introduce Gael Leonardo, her newest addition, and shares how her daughter Giulietta is handling having a baby brother.

La Casa de las Flores‘ Cecilia Suárez: Mexico’s newest megastar reveals how she is managing this overwhelming wave of fame, the reasons why she does not talk about her son Teo, and how defending women with the UN is her greatest role yet.

Maria Celeste Arrarás: The Puerto Rican journalist talks about her Telemundo show El Secreto de Selena (airing in 2019) based on her book of the same name, what dreams she has yet to achieve, and reveals an intimate facet of her life that few know.

H! Style: We take a closer look into the lives of top Colombian fashion designer, Johanna Ortiz, as well as the creator of one of the royals’ go-to lines, Karen Walker.

H! Beauty: Margherita Missoni, the heir to the Italian fashion house, divulges her four skincare must-haves and her tricks to achieve her ‘it’ girl look at home. Victoria’s Secret Angel Sara Sampaio also shares what products she can’t live without.

About ¡HOLA!
Founded in 1944, ¡HOLA! Magazine has become one of the world’s leaders in its field. Its long history publishing the best celebrity and royalty photographs has made it an international icon for glamour, informative accuracy and good quality. The Spanish company HELLO! & ¡HOLA! Media, Inc. publishes 30 international editions in 10 languages across five continents. ¡HOLA! reaches 25 million readers worldwide, engages with 24 million unique monthly visitors, has over 13 million social media followers, and is seen by 21.5 million on its broadcast channel, ¡HOLA! TV.

Follow HOLA! USA
Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest: @usahola
Facebook.com/RevistaHolaUSA
Web: HOLA.com
Hashtag: #HOLAUSA

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Cal/OSHA Cites Contractor for Fatal Trench Collapse at Residential Construction Site

December 12, 2018

SANTA ANA, California, Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA has cited a Riverside construction company $66,000 for serious workplace safety violations that resulted in the death of a worker when a 17-foot-deep trench he was in collapsed. Cal/OSHA determined that Empire Equipment Services, Inc. did not properly classify the soil and failed to correctly slope the excavation.

On May 9, two Empire Equipment Services workers were installing sewer pipes at a Lake Forest residential construction site when a 30-foot-wide section of the trench’s sidewall sloughed and collapsed. Only one of the workers was able to escape.

Cal/OSHA’s investigation found that the company failed to ensure the site was inspected by someone who was deemed competent by the employer and familiar with trench hazards, soil classification and the appropriate safety requirements. The soil at the worksite was unstable, requiring an adequate protective system.

“Because working in excavations is so dangerous, a competent person must conduct thorough visual and manual tests to properly classify the soil and adequately protect employees from cave-ins,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “Failing to carry out these requirements can be fatal.”

Cal/OSHA issued citations to Empire Equipment Services Inc. for two serious accident-related violations and one general violation with $66,000 in proposed penalties. One of the serious violations is classified as repeat. In August 2017, Cal/OSHA had cited the employer $24,670 for serious safety violations after conducting an inspection at another site in Lake Forest. During that inspection, Cal/OSHA found that the employer had exposed its workers to serious hazards while working in a trench deeper than five feet without properly sloping or installing any adequate protective systems.

Cal/OSHA offers information and resources on working safely in the construction industry, including how to safely perform trench and excavation operations. Before starting excavation work, the approximate locations of all underground installations that may be encountered during excavation operations must be determined and the proper notification must be made to the appropriate regional notification center in either Northern or Southern California. A permit from the local Cal/OSHA district office must be obtained before the construction of excavations five feet or deeper into which any person is required to descend.

A citation is classified as serious when there is a realistic possibility that death or serious harm could result from the actual hazard created by the violation. Citations classified as accident-related indicate the injury, illness or fatality was caused by the violation. A repeat citation is issued when the employer has abated an earlier violation for which Cal/OSHA issued a citation and a substantially similar violation is found during a later inspection.

Cal/OSHA offers a guide to developing an Injury and Illness Prevention Program and model programs for employers in both high hazard and non-high hazard industries. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their safety and health programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

Members of the press may contact Peter Melton or Frank Polizzi at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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SOURCE California Department of Industrial Relations; Cal/OSHA

Public and Private Organizations Convene to Improve Health of Hispanic Population in U.S.

December 12, 2018

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) today announced the formation of a new organization, the National Hispanic Pharmacists Association (NHPA), to increase access to care for Hispanic communities across the country. Launched in collaboration with public and private sector partners including CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), Walmart and PhRMA, NHPA seeks to empower Hispanic pharmacists and other members of the healthcare community to lead efforts that will improve the health of Hispanic populations, which are currently underrepresented among health professionals.

As of 2016, Hispanics make up the largest ethnic or racial minority in the United States and yet, Hispanic pharmacists make up only 4.5 percent of the 342,000 employed pharmacists across the country.

“Given that by 2042, one out of four people living in the United States will be Latino, NHHF is excited to launch NHPA so that Hispanic pharmacists can develop programs and opportunities that can directly impact the health of Americans,” said NHHF President Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, FACP.

Some of the efforts NHPA will take on include starting a scholarship program, developing professional and continuing education opportunities and expanding the organization through new corporate partners. NHPA also looks to create a mentorship program and regional student chapters to increase the number of Hispanic pharmacists in the future and further the organization’s outreach.

“Through my experiences in clinical practice and in working with Spanish-speaking patients, I’m confident that the NHPA will help address the health disparities that Hispanics face in the United States,” said NHPA Board of Directors President Maria M. Hearns-Rivas, PharmD, APh, BCGP, CDE.

NHPA has also received strong support from its Corporate Founders since its inception. “CVS Health has a presence in nearly 10,000 communities across the country, and for our company to thrive, we need a highly trained, culturally diverse health care workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve,” said Lisa Bisaccia, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, CVS Health. “We are proud to be one of the founding corporate partners of the National Hispanic Pharmacists Association, and we look forward to working together to improve the health of Hispanic populations in the United States.”

“PhRMA is committed to partnering with organizations to improve the health of all communities. The work of the National Hispanic Pharmacists Association will go a long way toward improving health equity and access to needed treatments,” said Mike Ybarra, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Strategic Alliances, PhRMA.

About NHPA

The National Hispanic Pharmacists Association (NHPA) is a non-profit organization established in 2018 in Washington, D.C. representing Hispanic and Hispanic-serving pharmacists in the U.S. For more information: https://nhmafoundation.org/nhpa/

SOURCE National Hispanic Health Foundation

Curacao and Viking Law to Bring Free Toys, X-Mas Trees and Snow to Hispanic Families in this Year’s “Curacao Christmas Giveaway and Toy Drive” in Reseda

December 12, 2018

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Curacao, the largest Hispanic-centric retailer on the West Coast serving diverse communities across Southern California, and Viking Law, a CA-based firm managed by Alex Djarbekian, have partnered once again to bring the Christmas spirit, free toys, ornaments, trees and holiday food to hundreds of low-income Latino families in the “Santa Comes to Reseda” 2018 celebration.

Through this unique partnership with Viking Law and the Church of Reseda, and for the 10th year in a row, Curacao continues to be present in the lives of millions of Hispanic families and millennials across the nation by organizing an event that underserved families and their children would not be able to enjoy otherwise.

“Curacao is committed to giving back to its community, and we are extremely proud to make this Christmas Giveaway and Toy Drive possible through our Curacao Foundation,” said Ariela Nerubay Curacao’s CMO. “We look forward to having Latino parents and children join us for a fun day of activities, free food and toys and put a smile on all of them.”

Alex Djarbekian, head of Viking Law Firm, said: “We understand how important it is to support the Latino community and ensure they can join the Christmas festivities regardless of their financial situation and immigration status. And, this year, we are committed to bringing a Christmas tree and toys to as many low-income families in the region as possible.”

Families will be able to join us for breakfast, lunch and a day of snowplay, singing and music on Sunday, December 16^th, from 10AM to 3PM, at the Reseda Boulevard Church of Christ (Fellowship Hall, 7806 Reseda Boulevard, Reseda CA 91335). As a first-come first-served celebration, families and children are encouraged to pre-register by calling (818) 342-4755.

The “Curacao Christmas Giveaway and Toy Drive” initiative is one of the multiple annual programs created by the Curacao Foundation —a nonprofit organization founded in 2002 by retailer Curacao–, to support the Hispanic community throughout the year. A percentage of every purchase at Curacaco this holiday season will go to support our many social and charity programs that enhace the quality of life of our Latino customers across the nation.

About Curacao Foundation:
The Curacao Foundation was established in 2001. It is a private foundation dedicated to building a future in which communities are financially strong, socially empowered, respected and included. The Curacao Foundation supports a broad range of community partner organizations through general operation and program grants. Much of the grant making focus of the Foundation is on organizations and institutions within a 10-mile radius surrounding each Curacao retail location and in organizations focusing in health/well-being, education and immigration. For more information: https://icuracao.com/foundation

About Viking Law:
Viking Law Firm provides aggressive representation to people who have been injured or harmed by an individual or corporation through a team of accomplished lawyers, who do not back down and will make their clients proud of electing the firm to represent them.

Located in multiple cities across California, the firm has handled and litigated complex and often high-profile legal cases featured on CNN, KTLA, Fox, NBC, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times and other media outlets. For more info visit: https://www.vikinglf.com and www.accidentes123.com.

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