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

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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.

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)

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

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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

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Olives from Spain Introduce their Olives Halloween Mini Pizzas Recipe

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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Olives from Spain Introduce their Olives Halloween Mini Pizzas Recipe

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Billboard To Unveil 2018 Latin Music Power Players List

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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Billboard is thrilled to announce its 2018 Latin Power Players List and inaugural Latin Power Players cocktail event presented by Lexus. The list recognizes the most authoritative voices in the Latin music industry across labels, management companies, streaming services and multi-sector organizations. At the event, Walter Kolm, Owner/Founder of WK Entertainment will be presented with the Executive of the Year Award by two of his superstar clients, Wisin and CNCO.

“Latin music is experiencing an exceptional moment. Since the success of ‘Despacito,’ the genre has continued to top the charts thanks to extraordinary collaborations and vital work from rising artists who are making these sounds more relevant than ever. We are proud to honor the executives who are making this happen in every area of the business,” says Leila Cobo, Billboard’s Executive Director, Latin Content & Programming.

The evening will also feature performances by singer Abraham Mateo as well as Latin Grammy nominees Manu Manzo and Justin Quiles. As one of Spain’s biggest rising stars, Mateo has over 15 million social media followers and has collaborated with Jennifer Lopez and Yandel among others; Manzo’s new single, “Caminando,” is out November 2 on In-Tu-Linea, and Quiles’ current hit “No quiero amarte,” featuring Zion & Lennox, has seen great success on the Billboard Latin charts.

“The future of music is global and polyglottal, and few genres think as broadly or collaboratively as Latin. Billboard couldn’t be happier to host the influential individuals who are are pushing boundaries and eliminating borders,” says Ross Scarano, Billboard’s Vice President, Content.

The complete list will be revealed November 1st at 10am EST on billboard.com and in the November 3rd issue.

ABOUT BILLBOARD MEDIA GROUP:
Billboard is the world’s largest voice in music, built on the most complete and well-respected database of charts across all music genres. The Billboard charts define success in music. From the iconic Billboard magazine to Billboard.com, the ultimate consumer-facing destination for millions of passionate music fans, to the industry’s most elite conference series and influencer events including the Power 100 and Women in Music – the Billboard brand has unmatched authority among fans, artists and the industry alike. Billboard has a social media footprint of 16.4 million social followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, and creates more than 200M cross-platform video views per month. Billboard magazine has published major news-generating covers recently including Travis Scott, Zayn, Janet Jackson, Lil Wayne, Demi Lovato, Cardi B, Christina Aguilera, Eminem, DJ Khaled, Shakira, BTS, and an open letter to Congress signed by 180+ of the music industry’s biggest stars and executives. In December 2017, the Billboard Women in Music ceremony, which honored Selena Gomez as Woman of the Year, was live-streamed globally on Twitter.

In 2016, The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group acquired Spin Media’s storied music assets Spin, Vibe, and Stereogum, establishing the world’s largest music brand by digital traffic, social reach, and audience share. The combined entity of music and entertainment properties now reaches 40 Million + unique visitors and more than 20% of U.S. millennials.

ABOUT LEXUS:
Lexus’ passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 241 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With six models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers eight F SPORT models and two F performance models. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.

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Announcing the Wilshire Law Firm Legal Scholar Award Recipient

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California based personal injury firm Wilshire Law Firm is pleased to announce that the recipient of its 2018 Legal Scholar award is first-year Berkeley Law school student Ashley Johnson. Ashley was chosen on the strength of her outstanding academic record, commitment to community service and thought-provoking essay championing victim’s rights. She will receive a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 towards her tuition.

The Legal Scholar Award scholarship was born of the belief that financial concerns should never get in the way of an outstanding young person interested in pursuing a career in law. To that end, Wilshire Law Firm’s Founding Partner Bobby Saadian established this scholarship to help the next generation achieve their goal of becoming an attorney.

While there were many worthy entries, Ashley’s application stood out for her desire to pursue a law degree in order to effect change on behalf of sexual assault victims through the legal system.

As Ashley herself put it, “I am truly honored to be the recipient of the 2018 Wilshire Law Firm’s Legal Scholars Award. I am especially grateful to Mr. Saadian and his team for selecting me for this prestigious scholarship. I am in my first year at Berkeley Law, and my goal is to become an attorney advocating for changes in laws and public policies regarding sexual assault and victims’ rights. Receiving this scholarship sheds light on a problem so often ignored and puts a strong voice and financial backing behind the belief that the situation is dire but not hopeless — a heartening and much needed support for victims of assault.”

In spite of her heavy workload as both an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis and now Berkeley Law, Ashley has also found time to volunteer at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) where she mentored middle school girls and CoachArt, an organization that works to improve the lives of chronically ill children through art and athletics.

About Wilshire Law Firm:
Wilshire Law Firm has been meeting the needs of injury and discrimination victims for eleven years and counting. The firm’s founder, Bobby Saadian established the Legal Scholar award to help the next generation of attorneys achieve their dreams and effect positive changes in society as a whole.

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Houston Area Community Organizations Invite Volunteers to Join NIH’s Landmark Precision Medicine Research Effort

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HOUSTON, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This week, organizations throughout Houston will host the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Journey, a traveling, hands-on exhibit that raises awareness about the All of Us Research Program. Led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), All of Us is an unprecedented effort to gather genetic, biological, environmental, health and lifestyle data from 1 million or more volunteer participants living in the United States. The program’s ultimate goal is to accelerate research and improve health.

All of Us seeks to transform the relationship between researchers and participants, bringing them together as partners to inform the program’s directions, goals and responsible return of research information. These efforts include building trust among populations historically underrepresented in research. All of Us aims to reflect the rich diversity of the U.S. to help ensure that each community is included in studies that lead to improved health for future generations. Participants will be able to access their own health information, summary data about the entire participant community and information about studies and findings that come from All of Us.

“All of us are unique, but today we live mostly in an era of ‘one-size-fits-all’ medicine,” said Eric Dishman, director of the All of Us Research Program. “I’m alive today because of precision medicine and I think everyone deserves that same opportunity no matter the color of your skin, your economic status, your age or your sex or gender. In other words, it will truly take all of us.”

“The future of medicine will be treatment and prevention tailored to the individual. But that future will only be realized with the engagement of diverse communities in efforts such as the All of Us Research Program,” said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health.

Several All of Us partners, including Community Council, Delta Research and Educational Foundation, Día de La Mujer Latina, National Alliance for Hispanic Health, and National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated will be hosting the Journey at community events across Houston from October 27th through November 11th, 2018. Other All of Us program partners in Houston include Black Greek Letter Consortium, Centerlink, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), National Hispanic Council on Aging, UnidosUS, WebMD, W. Montague Cobb/National Medical Association, and YMCA of Greater Houston.

Visit joinallofus.org/en/journey for information about where to find the All of Us Journey exhibit in Houston. To learn more about the program, please visit JoinAllofUs.org. You can also join the conversation on social media using the hashtags #JoinAllofUs or #ParticipaEnAllofUs.

SOURCE National Alliance for Hispanic Health

DoubleLine UCITS Funds Now Available on Allfunds Bank Platform

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — DoubleLine Capital LP has begun offering its Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS funds on the Allfunds Bank platform, an open architecture, worldwide distributor of mutual funds.

“Allfunds is one of the leading international distribution platforms,” said Ron Redell, executive vice president of DoubleLine. “The availability of DoubleLine Funds (Luxembourg) on this distribution network is strategically important for DoubleLine’s UCITS funds global expansion.”

The term UCITS stands for Undertakings for the Collective Investment of Transferable Securities, an open-end fund vehicle available in Europe, Latin America and many other countries outside the U.S. The sub-funds of the DoubleLine Funds (Luxembourg) UCITS currently include the DoubleLine Shiller Enhanced CAPE® equity sub-fund, which is co-managed by DoubleLine Alternatives LP and DoubleLine Capital LP, and DoubleLine Short Duration fixed income sub-fund, which is managed by DoubleLine Capital LP. Depending on an investor’s country of residence, the sub-funds are available via retail and institutional share classes denominated in various currencies.

Allfunds Bank Group offers integrated fund solutions (operational, analysis and information). Created in 2000, today Allfunds Bank has more than €370 Billion assets under administration and offers more than 64,400 funds from over 1,200 fund managers. Allfunds Bank Group has a local presence in Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Chile and Colombia and has more than 605 institutional clients, including major commercial banks, private banks, insurance companies, pension funds, fund managers, financial supermarkets, international brokers, and specialist firms from 45 different countries. Allfunds Bank Group operates in Asia through the entity of Allfunds Singapore Branch.

About DoubleLine Capital LP

DoubleLine Capital LP is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. As of the September 30, 2018 end of the third quarter, DoubleLine Capital and its related companies (“DoubleLine”) managed approximately $123 billion in assets across all vehicles, including open-end mutual funds, collective investment trusts, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, hedge funds, variable annuities, UCITS and separate accounts. DoubleLine’s offices can be reached by telephone at (213) 633-8200 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Media can reach DoubleLine by e-mail at [email protected]. DoubleLine® is a registered trademark of DoubleLine Capital LP.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda & Frankie Negrón join Hispanic Federation & the “Respeta Mi Gente” Campaign to Mobilize Latino Voters across Central Florida

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ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To ensure Puerto Rican and Hispanic voters in Central Florida maximize their growing political influence in the upcoming midterm elections and beyond, Hispanic Federation announced the launch of its multi-media campaign under the Respeta Mi Gente (RMG) voter mobilization coalition. Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and Billboard Music Award-winning artist Frankie Negrón joined Monday’s announcement to lend their support to the Respeta Mi Gente coalition’s efforts. By focusing on key issues, the Respeta Mi Gente comprehensive media initiative will encourage Puerto Ricans and Hispanics to engage in the local, state and federal elections.

Hispanic Federation

A key component of the Respeta Mi Gente campaign is a substantial investment in paid media. RMG hopes this will drive home the message that Hispanics, particularly Puerto Ricans, are a political force to be reckoned with as they exercise their right to vote. Through radio, television, and digital ads, the campaign will reinforce key issues deemed important to Puerto Ricans: affordable housing, access to healthcare, higher wage jobs, action on climate change, access to education, and rebuilding Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria. The ads will include audio from an updated version of Hector Lavoe’s “Mi Gente,” with new lyrics sung by Frankie Negrón.

Respeta Mi Gente will also be investing heavily in Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts by Alianza for Progress, Hispanic Federation, Organize Florida, Vamos4PR, and Faith in Florida through increased canvassing and expanded ground events that will engage and mobilize Puerto Rican/Hispanic voters. The RMG campaign will reach and activate over 100,000 voters in Central Florida. The campaign will also support the expansion of text messaging tools that will reach nearly 200,000 people.

Jose Calderón, President of Hispanic Federation, said: “Puerto Rican and Latino voters in Florida are a rapidly growing and critical segment of the state’s voting population, and their concerns and aspirations should be top of mind for anyone running for office in the Sunshine State. The Respeta Mi Gente campaign is singularly focused on that goal, which is to empower our community of voters to get out to the polls and make sure that those seeking office prioritize policies that are important to Puerto Rican and Latino Floridians.”

Frederick Vélez, Campaign Coordinator for Respeta Mi Gente and Organizing Director for Alianza for Progress, said: “We are convinced that the cultural approach to the campaigning of Respeta Mi Gente is what is yielding great results. Respeta Mi Gente and our partner organizations have knocked more than 145,000 doors and had more than 23,000 conversations with members of our community. We have seen that talking about the issues Puerto Ricans care for in Central Florida and adding cultural components to give the campaign a unique Hispanic feel has made a meaningful difference when engaging our community.” 

Examples of the multi-media campaign are available HERE. A recording of this Monday’s media call with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Frankie Negrón is available HERE.

Hispanic Federation (HF) is the nation’s premier Latino nonprofit membership organization. Founded in 1990, HF seeks to support Hispanic families and strengthen Latino institutions through work in the areas of education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment, & the environment.

Respeta Mi Gente, a project of Alianza for Progress, is a campaign to build political power among the growing share of Puerto Rican voters in Florida and leverage it, together with the vote of the greater Latino population, to address the community’s priorities on the Island and on the mainland in the 2018 midterm elections.

Respeta Mi Gente

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(Español) Univision Lanza Programa Vota Conmigo para Empoderar a los Hispanos en Estados Unidos Ofreciendo Información Vital sobre la Votación y Elecciones en Múltiples Plataformas Mediáticas

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Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe received the MasterMind Latino 2018 award for his contribution to regional leadership

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MIAMI, Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Former Colombian president and current senator, Álvaro Uribe received the Executive MasterMind Latino 2018 Award in Miami for his contribution to regional leadership. Uribe was the main attraction on the last day of MasterMind Latino, an event put together by the Instituto Europeo de Inteligencias Eficientes (IEIE) and Cala Enterprises.

MasterMind Latino gathered an exclusive group of businesspeople together for discussions with leading multinational companies such as BMW, American Express, Asian Broadcast Satellite, Cerealto, Grupo Siro, Ángel Sánchez USA, Qignition LLC and Santander Music. The invited CEOs became professors and inspiration for success over the three days of immersion into corporate and leadership techniques.

“This forum is unique as it combines the professional and management experiences of the CEOs and upper-level executives who were speakers, with an exercise of higher awareness and connection from being, and not only from doing. And that warmth and closeness alone is the distinguishing feature of MasterMind Latino,” explained Ismael Cala, strategist and president of Cala Enterprises.

On the award that the Instituto Europeo de Inteligencias Eficientes (IEIE) gave to former president Álvaro Uribe, Ms. Estrella Flores-Carretero, president of that organization, said: “We have wanted to recognize a successful trajectory in supporting private initiative and in creating conditions for economic stability in Colombia and in Latin America as a whole.”

The event’s participants learned about management models, perspectives on adapting to change, and the challenges and principles of globalized strategies that have been successful all over the world. They also experienced a unique networking opportunity in an environment of exchange of ideas and business opportunities at the highest executive level.

ABOUT IEIE

The Instituto Europeo de Inteligencias Eficientes (IEIE) develops programs to analyze, train and build efficiency strategies for companies and people, from individuals to large corporations. With more than 30 years of experience and research, it encourages leadership, innovation, adaptation to change, creativity, talent management, knowledge management, soft skills and emotional intelligence, and as a result, personal and corporate success. Its main offices are located in Madrid, Spain, and its headquarters in the Americas are based in Miami, USA.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Life and business strategist. For five and a half years, Ismael Cala hosted the show CALA on CNN en Español. Businessman and social entrepreneur. Author of eight best-selling books in the areas of leadership, enterprise and personal development, including “El poder de escuchar,” (The Power of Listening), and “Despierta con Cala” (Awaken with Cala). Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba (1969) and has a degree in Art History from Universidad de Oriente. He graduated from the School of Communication at the University of York in Toronto. He is President and founder of Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

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