FIBRA Prologis Announces Third Quarter 2018 Earnings Results

October 25, 2018

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the third quarter of 2018.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE QUARTER:

Period-end occupancy was 96.5 percent.
Net effective rents on rollover increased 10.6 percent.
Weighted average customer retention was 83.2 percent.

Net earnings per CBFI in the third quarter was Ps. 0.9621 (US$0.0497) compared with Ps. 0.7049 (US$0.0398) for the same period in 2017.

Funds from operations (FFO) per CBFI was Ps. 0.7817 (US$0.0402) for the third quarter compared with Ps. 0.7508 (US$0.0423) for the same period in 2017.

STRONG OPERATING RESULTS

“Despite unevenness in the financial and capital markets, the strong U.S. economy has been a key driver of demand in Mexico,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Property Mexico. “The uncertainty surrounding the Mexican presidential election and NAFTA renegotiations prevented a resilient, healthy operating environment from reaching its potential—now that there is greater clarity on these two fronts, we expect a scenario of accelerated growth.”

Gutierrez added: “FIBRA Prologis delivered terrific operating and financial results in the third quarter, and we expect this to remain the case as logistics real estate demand continues its trajectory of outpacing the broader Mexican economy.”

Operating Portfolio	3Q18	3Q17	Notes
Period End Occupancy	96.5%	96.4%
Leases Commenced	3.0 MSF	2.2 MSF	82% of leasing activity related to renewals mainly in Mexico City and Guadalajara
Customer Retention	83.2%	77.0%
Net Effective Rent Change	10.6%	10.9%	Led by Juarez and Mexico City
Cash Same Store NOI	1.7%	3.7%	Weaker peso and higher concessions related to longer term partly offset by higher rents
Same Store NOI	1.0%	3.6%

SOLID FINANCIAL POSITION

At September 30, 2018, FIBRA Prologis’ leverage was 32.9 percent and liquidity was Ps. 5.8 billion (US$307.0 million), which included Ps. 5.6 billion (US$296.0 million) of available capacity on its unsecured credit facility and Ps. 207.4 million (US$11.0 million) of unrestricted cash.

“Our balance sheet strength remains a key competitive advantage with low leverage, healthy liquidity and no maturities until 2020,” said Jorge Girault, senior vice president, Finance, Prologis Mexico. “Ensuring a flexible balance sheet, we are proactively working on addressing our medium- and long-term maturities.”

GUIDANCE UPDATE

“While rent change upon renewal and average occupancy have been very good, our cash same store NOI was impacted by a weaker peso and higher concessions due to longer lease terms,” added Girault. “As a result, we are adjusting our cash same store guidance accordingly. We are also providing FFO per CBFI to include the impact of the incentive fee recorded in the second quarter as well as associated incremental certificates to be issued in the fourth quarter.”

(US$ in million, except per CBFI amounts)	Previous	Revised	Notes
Same Store NOI (Cash)	4.00%-5.00%	3.00%-4.00%
FFO per CBFI	$0.1550-0.1650	n/a	Excludes the impact of the incentive fee
FFO per CBFI	n/a	$0.1500-0.1600	Includes the impact of the incentive fee

WEBCAST & CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

FIBRA Prologis will host a live webcast/conference call to discuss quarterly results, current market conditions and future outlook. Here are the event details:

Friday, October 26, 2018, at 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET
Live webcast at www.fibraprologis.com, in the Investor Relations section, by clicking Events
Dial in: +1 877 256 7020 or +1 973 409 9692 and enter Passcode 93296073.

A telephonic replay will be available October 26– November 2 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 537 3406 from all other countries using conference code 93296073 and security code 31833. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2018, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 197 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.9 million square feet (3.2 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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America Digital Launches its First Late Night Digital Show America2night with the Vision of Emilio Braun Burillo

October 25, 2018

MIAMI, October 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After the success of America TeVe’s “The fury of the World Cup” where America TeVe scored a huge goal, Emilio Braun Burillo, Executive VP of the network, developed America2night, the 1st “late night” show in digital platform in style that captures the imagination of a young audience directed by executive producer, Francisco del Llano, and the director of the digital department, Erick Gonzalez.

With updated content that covers events, entertainment, cinema, fashion, life-style, home design, among others; it is hosted by two of the most recognized industry influencers, Heloisa Alves and Pollito Tropical, as they interact by the participating audience generating friendly and immediate engagement. Collaborating with Heloisa and Pollito are correspondents and experts in sports, events, events of interest, fitness and beauty provide the effective and up-to-date news instantly.

During its first week the show had a reach of more than 15,000 connections live on Facebook and exceeded 3,000 on YouTube and more than 25,000 per broadcast in simultaneous simulcast at 9 PM local time.

Emilio Braun, in charge of this project, seeks to promote the digital area of America TeVe to reach more than 200 million Spanish speaking people in the world.

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America TeVe Launches its Digital Platform Led by Emilio Braun Burillo, Executive VP of the Network

October 25, 2018

MIAMI, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — America TeVe, the largest U.S. independent television network with more than 2,000 hours of exclusive production from its studios in Miami and coverage in Miami, Tampa, New York and Puerto Rico, is now launching its digital platform, producing content that can be seen directly in social media such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms. These contents will be produced from its new studios at America TeVe and distributed worldwide to all Spanish-speaking countries.

The first show will be called AMERICA2NIGHT, an entertainment show that’s trendy and includes general information with hosts Heloisa Alves and Pollito Tropical and will be transmitted by Facebook and YouTube from Monday to Friday at 9:00 PM.

In the near future they plan to launch a digital newsletter, increasing the platform reach with special content.

Emilio Braun Burillo Executive Vice President of the network said, “We are very proud to launch this digital platform and thus be able to diversify our content. Our target is young people ranging from 18 to 45 years old; they barely watch traditional television and continue to be connected to our content via any mobile device.”

Carlos Vasallo, President and CEO mentioned, “It’s an important step for our network. America TeVe always strives to be at the forefront and continue to innovate in all sectors.”

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2019 Honda Civic Si Hits the Streets with Upgraded Tech, Enhanced Interior and New Colors

October 25, 2018

The 2019 Honda Civic Si Hits the Streets November 1 with Upgraded Tech, Enhanced Interior and New Colors.

TORRANCE, California, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The 2019 Honda Civic Si Sedan and Coupe begin arriving at dealerships November 1 sporting a range of interior improvements, new exterior colors and an updated Display Audio system with a new interface that includes a volume knob and physical buttons for key functions, and improved Bluetooth® integration with easier device pairing. The Si Coupe and Sedan are highly praised for their exceptionally responsive chassis, high-torque VTEC® Turbo engine and outstanding overall value, and have collected 2018 Car and Driver “10Best” and Editor’s Choice awards.

The sport-tuned Si variants of the award-winning 10^th generation Civic lineup boast numerous standard performance features, including a powerful 205-horsepower, 1.5-liter, direct injected and turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder engine with VTEC® valvetrain, a slick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission, a helical limited-slip differential, and an adjustable two-mode adaptive damper system.

Available in 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan body styles, the 2019 Civic Si benefits from a number of other changes to its interior. In addition to the updated Display Audio system, Civic Si receives larger cupholders, more intuitive steering wheel controls, an improved electronic parking brake switch, and physical buttons for fan speed. Additionally, Platinum White Pearl is added to Civic Si’s exterior color palette, while Si Coupe gets a new Tonic Yellow Pearl. While the summer tire package is no longer available as a factory trim, it remains available as a dealer-installed option.

2019 Civic Si MSRP & EPA Ratings

TRIM	MSRP¹	MSRP including $895 Destination Charge	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings²(city/highway/combined)
Civic Si Coupe	$24,300	$25,195	28/38/32
Civic Si Sedan	$24,300	$25,195	28/38/32

The Civic Coupe and Si are produced in Ontario, Canada, with its turbocharged engine produced exclusively at the Anna, Ohio engine plant using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

For More Information
Additional media information including detailed pricing, features and high-resolution photography of all 2019 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information can be found at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2017, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $895 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
²Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.

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Hispanic/Latinos Lag in Income, Bank Accounts, Healthcare Access; Hostos Event Eyes Solutions

October 25, 2018

BRONX, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New York’s Hispanic/Latino (H/L) residents face wide and growing disparities in health, economic security and livability, and AARP joined today with the Hispanic Federation and Bronx community leaders at Hostos Community College to brainstorm solutions.

The 60 and over population of the state’s communities of color – of which H/L account for the largest share – grew by a staggering 43% between 2000 and 2010, over 20 times that of the entire population (2.1%) and over five times the 8% increase among the state’s 60+ White population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This disproportionately rapid growth is projected to continue in the decades ahead and significantly worsen the wide gaps that already exist.

“For the large and rapidly growing 50+ population of Hispanic/Latinos in New York, challenges around economic security and access to affordable housing, transportation and healthcare will continue to mount,” said Maggie Castro, AARP Associate State Director for Hispanic Outreach. “Today’s forum at Hostos Community College brought together some of the best minds and top community leaders in the Bronx and New York’s Hispanic/Latino community to plot achievable solutions to help narrow these gaps.” “For decades Latinos have contributed to New York’s vibrancy and vitality,” said José Calderón, President, Hispanic Federation. “And yet, Latinos in New York face grave disparities in a variety of social, health and economic issues – especially for Latinos age 50-plus. Hispanic Federation has worked for more than a quarter of a century to empower and advance the U.S. Hispanic community. We welcome the opportunity to partner with AARP and CUNY Hostos to bring together Latino thought leaders, elected officials and local community advocates from across the city to address the grave disparities that exist among older Latinos in the areas of health, financial security and livable communities. This forum will serve as a dynamic brainstorming session to develop macro-level solutions that will close the gaps that persist among older Latinos and uplift all.”

Research commissioned by AARP as part of an unprecedented multi-year policy solutions agenda intended to #DisruptDisparities among New Yorkers of color 50 and older in health, economic security and livable communities, in partnership with the Hispanic Federation, the Asian American Foundation, the NAACP of New York and the New York Urban League, found:

Unpaid H/L family caregivers spend 44% of their income on out-of-pocket caregiving expenses vs. just 14% by unpaid White family caregivers on average, nationally.
60% of Bronx residents speak Spanish vs. only 10% of Bronx healthcare providers.
A higher proportion of older H/Ls than Whites report at least one of seven costly, chronic conditions: asthma, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, or anxiety/depression.
22% of adult H/Ls in New York do not have health insurance.
50+ City H/Ls are paid just 51 cents for every dollar 50+ Whites are paid, on average – resulting in only 60.8 cents for H/Ls to every dollar for Whites in Social Security statewide.
White 50+ New Yorkers’ retirement incomes are almost double that of H/L New Yorkers.
White New Yorkers’ households have more than 12 times the wealth of H/L households.
34.9% of H/L New Yorkers 55 to 64 years old lack a bank account vs. only 1.6% of similarly aged White Yorkers – leading many H/Ls to turn to high-cost providers for check-cashing, money orders, and other financial services.
45% of 50-plus H/Ls statewide spend at least 30% of their income on housing vs. 29% for White homeowners. And 25% of all 50-plus city H/Ls spent at least half their income on housing compared to 17% of Whites – making H/L communities particularly vulnerable to gentrification and displacement.
Many subway stations in neighborhoods of color lack elevators, leading to isolation and missed medical appointments and treatments.
H/L neighborhoods have more pedestrian accidents due to unsafe street crossings.

As recommended in “Disrupting Racial and Ethnic Disparities: Solutions for New Yorkers Age 50-Plus” – the report released at the #DisruptDisparities launch in January – New York State this year enacted a voluntary workplace retirement savings option for private employees to help New Yorkers save, expended “telehealth” as part of the Medicaid program and included goals to disrupt disparities in in the state’s health prevention agenda. Next year, AARP and partners will push these other recommendations:

A state tax credit to help unpaid family caregivers offset out-of-pocket caregiving expenses.
Sufficient state funding for non-Medicaid home and community based services for the elderly to keep pace with growing need and prevent burnout by unpaid family caregivers.
Further expansion of “telehealth” to expand access to healthcare through smart phones and other technology and avoid obstacles such as lack of transportation to medical appointments.
Cultural and linguistic competency training for all state-licensed healthcare professionals.
Preservation of New York’s strong usury laws to defend against predatory lending, small-dollar loans and other exploitative consumer financial products that target communities of color.
Support for community development financial institutions to provide sound and affordable loans and financial products and services to people and small businesses in communities of color.
Stronger consumer protections against deed theft scams that disproportionately target 50-plus New Yorkers of color.
Make housing more affordable and preventing displacement and gentrification through inclusionary zoning and support of Community Land Trusts and property tax exemptions.
Allow more “mother-in-law” apartments (“accessory dwelling units”) and expand funding available to lower-income older adults for home modifications to increase accessibility.
Improve accessibility within the Metropolitan Transit Authority system
Increase funding, particularly for neighborhoods of color, to support a state law requiring pedestrian safety be taken into consideration in new and redesigned streets.

“AARP has a long history of advocacy on behalf of members of the 50+ community in our effort to empower people to choose how they live as they age,” said AARP Director of State Advocacy and Strategy Gerri Madrid-Davis. “AARP New York’s Disrupt Disparities initiative is giving us a special opportunity to shine a light on the particular challenges facing New York’s multicultural communities.”

“Hostos Community College is excited to co-host and be a part of this important discussion on Hispanic disparities in health, economic security, and livable communities,” said Christine Mangino, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for Hostos Community College. “This work is in alignment with our mission and the reason we do what we do every day. Any opportunity we have to contribute to this discourse helps us serve our community.”

“We are asking policymakers, advocates and the public at large to share their knowledge and experiences of existing disparities so we can press public officials to adopt policy changes that address these inequalities,” added AARP’s Castro. “By closing the serious gaps that exist, people in Hispanic/Latino communities can enjoy the same stability and equal footing as everyone else by having more choices in how and where they live as they age.”

Those interested in following or joining the conversation can visit www.aarp.org/nydisruptdisparities, which will serve as a platform to host the latest research findings, policy updates and information related to this effort, and a place to contribute ideas and insights (by emailing [email protected]).

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The National Alliance for Hispanic Health brings Free Services, Day of Family Fun and the All of Us Research Program to Kissimmee

October 25, 2018

KISSIMMEE, Florida, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On Saturday, October 27, 2018, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Hispanic Federation present the 3rd Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^® in Kissimmee, Florida. The event promotes physical activity and good nutrition among Hispanic families for better health and wellness for all. This event is FREE and open to the public, and it is made possible by an extraordinary group of partners and volunteers.

“For twelve years, ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^® has provided nutrition education, free health screenings and wellness activities to communities across the nation,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. “To continue our work to increase the inclusion of Hispanics in clinical and biomedical research, we are bringing the All of Us Research Program to our communities. The participation of diverse communities in All of Us will help build the foundation for a new era of health care where medicine is tailored to each person.” The National Institutes of Health (NIH)’s All of Us Research Program is an ambitious effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds. People ages 18 and older, regardless of health status, will be able to enroll.

“We are excited to partner with Horizon Middle School and many others in an event that, in addition to providing free health services and wellness to families in Osceola County, is also a great opportunity for the community to know about local resources and organizations that can support them in their area,” said Betsy Franceschini, Hispanic Federation Florida State Director.

What:	¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^® event featuring —
	Health Screenings: Blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, flu shot & dental Fitness: Zumba, volleyball, tennis, and soccer clinics Nutrition: Fresh fruits and healthy snacks, along with educational resources Family fun: Live music, dance performances, prizes and giveaways Science: Featuring the All of Us Research Program
Where:	2020 Ham Brown Road, Kissimmee, FL – at Horizon Middle School
When:	Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cost:	FREE!

“We are glad to provide ongoing support for ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® events across the country,” Robert Forrester, President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation, said. “These programs bring communities together, empower individuals to improve their health and address a broad range of needs at the local level.”

SOURCE National Alliance for Hispanic Health

Gaby Natale Signs A Syndication Deal With Cision PR Newswire To Expand Her Media Footprint

October 25, 2018

Gaby Natale, speaker, bestselling author and triple Daytime EMMY award winner

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Bestselling author and motivational speaker Gaby Natale inked a deal with Cision’s PR Newswire to distribute an innovative multimedia syndicated column.

Gaby’s column will be available to hundreds of media outlets throughout the United States and Latin America via Cision’s Hispanic Digital Network (HDN). The deal comes on the heels of Natale’s recently-launched podcast, giving the triple Daytime EMMY winner an expanded platform to reach Latino audiences across the Americas.

Gaby also signed an exclusive social media partnership with PR Newswire and will be tweeting select press releases on her @GabyNatale handle where she has 96.3K followers.

“From traditional to new media, creating content with a purpose has always been my calling”, said Natale shortly after making it official with PR Newswire. “Whatever achievements I’ve had in my career, I want to make them count by using them to help others reach their dreams. I had many mentors along the way, and this platform that HDN is giving me will help me reach tens of thousands of rebel dreamers with the same message of self-reliance and hard work that got me where I am today” she added.

Since winning back-to-back Daytime EMMYs for her work as the host and executive producer of the nationally syndicated TV show “SuperLatina”, Natale has been touring the US giving motivational speeches at industry conferences, universities and corporate headquarters to teach audiences how to use the tools in her bestselling book “El Círculo Virtuoso” and turbocharge their personal growth.

“Gaby has a unique voice in the Hispanic media landscape. She brings to the table the type of quality content that has made HDN one of the fastest growing US Hispanic content syndication platforms in the country” said Jessica Alas, Multicultural audience director at PR Newswire.

2018 marks an incredible year for Natale that included international conferences, a new Emmy nomination, her opera debut, being named one of the 25 Most Influential Latinas by People Magazine, presenting at the Kennedy Center during Hispanic Heritage Awards and receiving The Women Bestseller’s recognition for reaching #1 in Amazon with her HarperCollins bestseller “El Círculo Virtuoso”.

For press inquiries contact: [email protected]
Media and influencers interested in partnering with PR Newswire and/or Hispanic Digital Network, please contact Jessica Alas [email protected] / 305-878-2793

ABOUT GABY NATALE

Gaby Natale is a three-time Daytime Emmy-winning journalist, speaker, bestselling author and entrepreneur. She is the executive producer and host of the TV show SuperLatina that airs nationwide in public television through VME TV. She is one of the few women in the entertainment industry who owns not only the rights to her TV show but also a television studio.

Natale is also the co-founder and President of AGANARmedia, a marketing company with a focus on Hispanic audiences serving Fortune 500 companies such as Hilton Worldwide, Sprint, eBay and Amazon, to name a few.

In 2017, Natale launched her first book “El Circulo Virtuoso” in partnership with HarperCollins Espanol. The book debuted as Amazon #1 Hot New Release in the Inspiration, Self-Help and Business categories. In 2018, Gaby was named one of the “25 Most Influential Latinas” by People en Español Magazine.

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New Study Shows Latinos Underestimate Their Own Contributions In The United States

October 25, 2018

Claudia Romo Edelman of We Are All Human Foundation (R) and Julian Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, discuss findings from the Foundation's Hispanic Sentiment Study at Chicago Ideas Week on October 20, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. According to the Hispanic Sentiment Study, conducted by Zeno Group, Latinos are launching more new businesses, achieving higher levels of education, and reaching the C-suite of Fortune 500 companies in greater numbers than ever, but more than three-quarters of Latinos recently surveyed were surprised by at least one of these and other well-documented facts. For more information, visit www.WeAreAllHuman.org. (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for We Are All Human Foundation)

CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Latinos are launching more new businesses, achieving higher levels of education, and reaching the C-suite of Fortune 500 companies in greater numbers than ever, but more than three-quarters of Latinos recently surveyed were surprised by at least one of these and other similar well-documented facts, as reported in We Are All Human’s recently commissioned U.S. Hispanic Sentiment Study.

This sweeping study of more than 2,500 US Hispanics and Latinos aged 14 and olderfocuses on the Hispanic/Latino community’s outlookon such topics as the political landscape, business and education, and personal values. Participants were presented a series of 16 data points about positive developments and accomplishments by the Latino community. A surprising 77 percent of respondents expressed disbelief around six of these significant Latino achievements.The study was conducted by Zeno Group.

“This study shows how much remains to be done for the Latino community in the U.S. to fully appreciate our own contributions to this country and to the American way of life,” says Claudia Romo Edelman, founder of the We Are All Human Foundation. Romo Edelman presented the survey findings at Chicago Ideas Week during a panel discussion with former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Julian Castro.

Among the study’s findings:

82 percent of Latinos said they feel the community should be valued more than it is today.
Only 48 percent of U.S. Hispanics think they are unified, and 62 percent believe they do not speak with same voice. Yet 90 percent say they identify as part of the Hispanic community.
66 percent of Hispanics overall believe that their vote does count in the US, while only 24 percent feel that their community is “extremely” or “very” represented by politicians/people in government.
69 percent of those surveyed are optimistic about the long-term future of the Latino community in the United States.
62 percent think it is likely that a Hispanic / Latino person will be elected President of the U.S. in their lifetimes.
Latinos who were born in the United States (second generation) are generally less optimistic than 1st generation Latinos about the state of the “American Dream.”

“Overwhelmingly, Latinos are saying that they’re under-valued and that their contributions aren’t fully appreciated,” said Romo Edelman. “The political candidates who recognize this and work to give full voice to Latino achievements will surely be the ones who benefit from Latino support at the polls.”

On December 10, 2018, We Are All Human will host the first Hispanic Leadership Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. It will be co-hosted by Sol Trujillo, Henry Cisneros, Patricia Menendez and Claudia Romo Edelman. The Summit is currently sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, Dairy Management, Inc., Western Union and Aflac.

ABOUT WE ARE ALL HUMAN

We Are All Human is a foundation dedicated to advancing the agenda of equity, diversity, inclusion. Its mission is to unify all people and create channels of access that will leave no one behind. The foundation focuses on research, advocacy and dissemination, capacity development and partnership building in order to fight discrimination, racism and xenophobia by highlighting progress when people all act together. For more information, visit www.WeAreAllHuman.org.

The Hispanic Sentiment Study was supported by Richard Edelman, The Rick and Susan Goings Foundation, the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and Western Union.

ABOUT ZENO GROUP

Zeno Group is a global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. The award-winning agency is committed to work that delivers true business value for clients across consumer, corporate, health and technology industries. Zeno was named 2017 Midsize Agency of the Year and Global Consumer Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report. Zeno also received high commendation as 2018 PRWeek US Midsize Agency of the Year and 2017 International Agency of the Year. Additionally, Zeno was named a Best Place To Work by PRWeek in 2016 and 2017. The agency was recognized at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity in 2018, winning a Bronze PR Cannes Lion, and in 2016, winning a Gold Cannes Lion and a Bronze PR Cannes Lion.

Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company. For more information, visit us at www.ZenoGroup.com.

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New PSAs showcase heartwarming “firsts” for adopted teens and their families

October 25, 2018

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), AdoptUSKids and the Ad Council today launched a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs). The new PSAs, created pro bono by advertising agency Forsman & Bodenfors New York, highlight the importance of adopting teens from foster care and emphasize the many “firsts” families experience when adopting a teen from foster care.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8429651-ad-council-adoptuskids-teen-foster-care-psa/

“This campaign has made a lasting impact on so many lives since it first launched in 2004, and we’re not done yet,” said Lisa Sherman, president and CEO of the Ad Council. “So far, we have helped more than 30,000 youth find homes and are thrilled to watch that number continue to grow as more potential adoptive parents become aware of the issue and give teens in foster care the love and stability they deserve, including the many ‘firsts’ they will experience as a family.”

Approximately one in five youth in the US foster care system waiting to be adopted are teens, and the number of teens in foster care continues to increase. Teenagers in foster care face a particularly challenging time getting adopted, with 15- to 17-year-olds, after the termination of parental rights, waiting on average twice as long for an adoptive home as children/youth 14 years of age and younger. No matter their age, all kids need a supportive, loving home, and the teenage years are an especially critical period for parental help and guidance.

“As a case carrying social worker in Alabama, many of the young people I worked with were older teens in the foster care system,” says Jerry Milner, the Associate Commissioner of the Children’s Bureau. “Many of these young people are experiencing foster care through no fault of their own, and I believe we must do a better job of highlighting the importance a forever family has on these older youths’ wellbeing and the impact it plays on their transition to adulthood. Even with our stronger focus on primary prevention, we know that there will still be a need for foster care and furthermore, some of those young people becoming eligible for adoption. I am excited to see and proud to be a proponent of this greater focus on the need to adopt older teens from foster care. We know family, by any definition, is the best resource we have to create an environment for young people to be safe, healthy, and ultimately thrive.”

Many parents look forward to their journey of raising a family and experiencing “firsts” with their babies—such as first steps and first words—but often don’t think of first experiences with teens. The new creative, an extension of the campaign’s successful “you don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect parent” strategy, highlights the impact of adopting teens from foster care and showcases that there are many “firsts” for families to share, regardless of their child’s age. The new PSAs feature lighthearted scenarios ranging from asking someone to prom, getting a driver’s license, handling a first break-up, and playing in their first big game. Each PSA ends with “You don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect parent. Thousands of teens in foster care can’t wait to share their firsts with you,” reassuring prospective parents that they can certainly provide the love, stability and security that teens in foster care need and deserve. The new set of creative assets include TV, and digital materials.

“As a platform, ‘Firsts’ offers enormous creative potential, allowing us to dial up emotion and humor in different channels: TV spots that tug at the heart, clever social animations, and documentary storytelling grounded in a real family,” said Forsman & Bodenfors New York group creative director Matt Creamer. “The common thread is work that makes a powerful statement to potential adoptive parents, reminding them that whether your child is 15 months or 15 years there are plenty of ways to shape their minds and hearts.”

The Ad Council will distribute the new PSAs to media outlets nationwide this week. Per the Ad Council’s model, the PSAs will run in time and space donated by the media. Since the initial launch of the campaign in 2004, the campaign has received more than $595 million in donated media support across television, radio, print, out-of-home and digital media. At launch, AdoptUSKids will be supporting the campaign by hosting a Facebook Live event, featuring engaging discussions with adoptive parents and adopted teens. AdoptUSKids will also premiere the new PSAs during a Facebook Live stream.

The PSAs direct audiences to visit AdoptUSKids.org or to call 1-888-200-4005 to receive information about the foster care system and the adoption process. Potential foster and adoptive families can also call 1-877-236-7831 for information in Spanish.

For more information about adoption, or about becoming an adoptive parent to a child or teen from foster care, please visit AdoptUSKids.org or visit the AdoptUSKids social communities on Facebook and Twitter.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families
Within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) administers national programs for children and youth; works with states, tribes, and local communities to develop services that support and strengthen family life; seeks joint ventures with the private sector to enhance the lives of children and their families; and provides information and other assistance to parents. Many of the programs administered by ACYF focus on children from low-income families; abused and neglected children; children and youth in need of foster care, independent living, adoption or other child welfare services; preschool children; children with disabilities; runaway and homeless youth; and children from Native American and migrant families. For more information on ACYF’s adoption programs, please visit http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/focus-areas/adoption.

AdoptUSKids
AdoptUSKids is a multi-faceted, federally funded project whose mission is to raise public awareness about the need for families for children in foster care, and assist states, territories and tribes to recruit and retain foster and adoptive families and connect them with children. The project is managed through a cooperative agreement with the Children’s Bureau at ACF. To learn more visit adoptuskids.org, or find us on Facebook and Twitter, and view our inspiring videos on YouTube.

The Ad Council
The Ad Council is a nonprofit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver crucial messages to the American public. Having produced literally thousands of PSA campaigns addressing the most pressing social issues of the day, the Ad Council has effected, and continues to effect, tremendous positive change by raising awareness, inspiring action and saving lives. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit AdCouncil.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or view our PSAs on YouTube.

Forsman & Bodenfors New York
In September of 2018, Sweden’s Forsman & Bodenfors and U.S.-based agency Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners (KBS) joined forces to create a new global agency offering. With 700 employees and eight offices in Gothenburg, New York, Stockholm, London, Toronto, Montréal, Shanghai and Singapore, today Forsman & Bodenfors brings together the agency’s signature way of working and legacy for creative excellence with the innovative data and analytics, technology and media services cultivated under KBS.

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Olives From Spain Introduce Their Olives Halloween Mini Pizzas Recipe

October 25, 2018

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — European table olives have become a gastronomic trend thanks to the versatility of formats and preparations capable of making a difference in the kitchen, even on Halloween. Table olives have many varieties: Manzanilla, Hojiblanca, Queen, stuffed with Pimiento … They are a star food of the healthy Mediterranean Diet that fit with the preparation of easy and appetizing dishes, capable of making a difference during a very special day for grown ups and children.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8435351-olives-from-spain-introduce-halloween-pizza/

Halloween mini pizzas with olives

These chilling mini pizzas made with two favorite European olive varieties will delight young and old on Halloween.

Serves 4 people

(Difficulty: Easy. Prep Time: 50 min)

3 oz. Manzanilla olives
1 cup of water
1 tsp. yeast
Melting cheese
Ham
Tomato paste
Salt and extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1: Cut some of the olives into slices and leave some whole.

Step 2: In a bowl add the flour reserving a couple of tablespoons to fatten and handle the dough at the end. Make a volcano and mix the water with the dissolved yeast. Mix with the help of a wooden spoon.

Step 3: As the dough is bounding, incorporate the olive oil and the salt. Then, start hand kneading. On the kitchen table, sprinkle some flour and knead for 10 minutes, stretching and making braids and putting them together again. This helps the dough to be homogeneous. If necessary, add a little more flour, the dough should not stick to the hands, but it shouldn’t leave a trace of flour either. Let stand for 1 hour, wetting the surface with a little olive oil, so that the dough does not dry.

Step 4: Once the dough is fermented, make small balls and crush them with your hand. Also, stretch the whole dough and cut with a cooking ring.

Step 5: Add a little tomato paste and use different toppings.

Step 6: Bake at 350º F for 6 minutes, until the cheese melts.

The video recipe can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y7jjkW7QC8&feature=youtu.be

About INTERACEITUNA and Olives from Spain

INTERACEITUNA is the Interprofessional Organization of Table Olive recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Environment that represents the whole sector producing, processing and marketing table olives. INTERACEITUNA promotes knowledge of Spanish table olives and carries out research and development related to production and production techniques. INTERACEITUNA has partnered with the European Union to promote this product.

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