CVS Health Opens Employment And Training Facility To Serve Fort Bragg Military Community

July 20, 2017

WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CVS Health [NYSE:CVS] today announced the opening of the company’s Talent Connect Center (TCC) to serve the Fort Bragg, NC military community. This innovative employment and training facility will be dedicated to helping veterans and their families transition from military life to private sector civilian careers.

The Talent Connect Center (TCC) is part of the newly dedicated Fort Bragg Career Resource Center which, in partnership with Columbia Southern Education Group, serves as an employment, skills-focused facility and connects service members who are transitioning off active duty with companies who can provide training and employment. The TCC combines state-of-the-art virtual reality technology with hands-on support to help veterans and their spouses throughout the human resources process, from resume assistance and simulated interviewing practice to speaking with leaders of various departments to learn about the many opportunities within the company. CVS Health will be one of approximately 20 companies with training centers within the Career Resource Center.

“By 2020 the health care industry will need a projected 5.6 million highly-skilled workers, like our veterans, necessary to compete and grow and there is no reason why we can’t ‘connect’ the two,” said Lisa Bisaccia, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, CVS Health. “The Talent Connect Center is designed to expertly walk veterans through the expanded opportunities at CVS Health, which extend past retail and into distribution, IT and nursing, providing a gateway into high-demand, good paying fields.”

Equipped with video conferencing technology to serve and reach military and CVS Health personnel beyond Fort Bragg, the TCC will offer training in the Army Career Skills Program (ACSP) for management, retail and logistics. The ACSP allows active duty soldiers within 180 days from separation from the military to train in an interested career field.

CVS Health has established a long history of recruiting, hiring, training and retaining veterans to build a pipeline of workforce talent. Since 2015, the company has hired almost 8,000 people with military experience and more than 2,300 military spouses.

Leo Trimble, who served in the U.S. Army for 21 years as a Signal Support Technician, said CVS Health took steps to ease his transition when he applied for a job at the end of his service.

“When I first made the decision to leave the military, I was all over the place on what to do next,” said Trimble, now a Field Support Technician for CVS Health. “I was drawn to CVS Health because they helped me to identify IT opportunities that allowed me to continue to do what I love. I wouldn’t change where I am today for anything.”

On average, enlisted service members have been leaving the U.S. military at a rate of roughly 200,000 each year, and the U.S. Department of Defense estimates the rate will remain high through 2019.

“As a new generation of service men and women come home, we owe them every opportunity to live the American Dream that they helped to defend,” said David Casey, VP, Workforce Strategies and Chief Diversity Officer, CVS Health who also served as a U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant in Operation Desert Storm. “The Talent Connect Center is dedicated to helping to make the transition process easier for veterans through in-person and virtual skill-building, training and mentoring, and to create an environment that values diversity, leadership and working collaboratively.”

CVS Health supports our nation’s military in many ways. Through a partnership between MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans in Phoenix, AZ are able to access high quality care and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries at the walk-in clinic. The Company also provides charitable support to military and veteran-focused organizations, including the National Guard, Fisher House, Operation Homefront, Operation Military Embrace, Operation Reinvent, ThanksUSA and the USO. CVS Health’s colleague resource group – Valor – is comprised of over 500 colleagues with a passion to serve those who have served our country.

About CVS Health
CVS Health is a pharmacy innovation company helping people on their path to better health. Through its nearly 9,700 retail locations, more than 1,100 walk-in medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with nearly 90 million plan members, a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than one million patients per year, expanding specialty pharmacy services, and a leading stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, the company enables people, businesses and communities to manage health in more affordable and effective ways. This unique integrated model increases access to quality care, delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall health care costs. Find more information about how CVS Health is shaping the future of health at https://www.cvshealth.com.

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Joe Goode, CVS Health
(401) 770-9820; [email protected]

Fort Bragg Public Affairs Office
(910) 396-2920

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BLACK ENTERPRISE Publishes Rankings Of The Nation’s Largest Black-Owned Businesses

July 19, 2017

NEW YORK, July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —BLACK ENTERPRISE marks 45 years of listing America’s largest black companies with the publication’s May/June 2017 issue of the BE 100s, universally recognized as the most authoritative analysis and annual ranking of the nation’s top grossing black-owned companies. The BE 100s ranks America’s largest black-owned companies, including automobile dealers, banks, asset managers, investment banks, and private equity firms.

In our 45th Annual Report on Black Business under the theme, “Evolution,” our editors found scores of BE 100 CEOs who have remodeled their companies for opportunity and expansion. In fact, scalability has been the foundation of growth for the billion-dollar revenue leaders—technology integrator World Wide Technology Inc. with $9.3 billion in revenues and workforce solution juggernaut ACT-1, which generated over $2 billion in revenues.

When BLACK ENTERPRISE first compiled its “Top 100” in 1973, combined sales for the 100 component companies totaled $473 million. Results of the 2017 report show that the Top 100 collectively grossed more than $27 billion in 2016, a $3 billion increase in revenue over the previous year.

In addition to the BE 100s listings, the package also features profiles of the chief executives of the 2017 BLACK ENTERPRISE Companies of the Year:

Company of the Year: Powers & Sons Construction Co. Inc., Gary, IN; CEO, Mamon Powers Jr.

Auto Dealer of the Year: National Automotive Management L.L.C., Hamilton, NJ; CEO, Jessie Armstead.

Financial Company of the Year: CastleOak Securities, New York, NY; CEO, David R Jones.

“The BE 100s—the nation’s largest black businesses—continue to be the standard bearers for all American enterprises, demonstrating that sustained business growth comes when ideation and innovation is wedded to execution and excellence,” says BLACK ENTERPRISE Senior SVP/Chief Content Officer Derek T. Dingle. “As such, most exhibit elasticity, capability, technological adaptability and branding power in a seesaw economic recovery and hyper-competitive business environment.”

In developing the rankings for 2017, BE Research collected surveys from hundreds of companies as well as information from government agencies, professional organizations, industry associations, business information services, entrepreneurs, and corporations. The information included total revenues for calendar year 2016; a detailed description of business activities; historical ownership data; and confirmation that the entity is at least 51% black-owned, or that blacks own at least 51% of the controlling shares if the company is publicly traded. The May/June 2017 issue of BLACK ENTERPRISE—complete BE 100s rankings, full eligibility criteria, and company overviews -—is on newsstands today.

Also included in the issue is BE‘s listing of the 50 Top Companies for Supplier Diversity. The companies singled out represent the leaders in procurement spending and partnership with minority firms. The complete report, including methodology and selection criteria, is available in the May/June 2017 issue of BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine.

BLACK ENTERPRISE is also marking the 45^th anniversary of the BE 100s by socializing some of the most exciting moments with the hashtag #45DaysofBE100s.

BLACK ENTERPRISE, your ultimate source for wealth creation, is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. Since 1970, BE has provided essential business information and advice to professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and decision makers. Every month, BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine provides 6 million readers with information on entrepreneurship, careers, and financial management. A multimedia company, BLACK ENTERPRISE produces television programming, business and lifestyle events, web content and digital media. BLACK ENTERPRISE is the definitive source of information for and about African American business markets and leaders, and the authority on black business news and trends.

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¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Brings Needed Services and Day of Family Fun to Los Lunas

July 19, 2017

LOS LUNAS, New Mexico, July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On Saturday, July 29, 2017, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Youth Development Inc. present the 11th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^® event in Valencia County. The event promotes physical activity and good nutrition among Hispanic families for better health and wellness for people of all ages and sizes.

“For eleven 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, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “We are grateful and proud of the work and energy of all our partners and hundreds of volunteers that make these events such a success and celebration of family, culture, and health.”

“We believe in promoting wellness in our communities. Our ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^® event emphasizes healthy eating, fun ways for families to exercise, and access to a whole host of health screenings and information. We invite one and all to come and enjoy a festive event for the entire family,” said Dr. Diego Gallegos, President and CEO of YDI.

What: ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^® event featuring —

Health Screenings: Blood pressure, glucose, mammograms, and STD testing
Fitness & Family Fun: Live music, cake walk, potato sack races, prizes and giveaways
Nutrition: Fresh fruits and healthy snacks, along with educational resources
Back to School Activity: 400 backpacks with school supplies will be given away at the event
Job Interview Preparation for High School Students

Where: Daniel Fernandez Memorial Park, 1103 Hwy 314, Los Lunas, NM 87031
When: Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cost: FREE!

“The National Alliance for Hispanic Health has a longstanding commitment to help create healthier communities. We are proud to contribute to their efforts through our continuing support of ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! events,” said Robert Forrester, President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation. The Foundation is marking its 8^th year as a national sponsor of the ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! event series.

The events are also supported nationally by the Healthy Americas Foundation. This is the 11^th anniversary of the ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! event series that in its first decade has been attended by over 175,000 people and provided over 85,000 free health screenings.

About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) – The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted non-partisan advocate for the best health outcomes for all. The Alliance represents thousands of Hispanic health providers across the nation providing services to more than 15 million each year. For more information, visit http://www.healthyamericas.org or call the Alliance’s Su Familia National Hispanic Family Health Helpline at 1-866-783-2645.

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PACO Collective Celebrates Big Wins With Crain’s Chicago Business And The 38th Annual Telly Awards Competition

July 19, 2017

CHICAGO, July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Crain’s Chicago Business recognizes Cross-Cultural Marketing Agency PACO Collective (PACO) as one of the “Fast 50” in Chicago. This comes just weeks after receiving high honors as part of the 38th Annual Telly Awards competition.

Crain’s “Fast 50” reflects a list of the best and most innovative companies in the Chicagoland area. Businesses that reported sky-high revenue growth as defined by their winning strategies were awarded with this distinction. Crain’s annual Fast 50 is a reliable yearly snapshot of the economy’s growth sectors.

“Since our inception 11 years ago, PACO has grown to almost 50 employees, all of who are here to give insight to create ads that resonate with our changing audience,” said Ozzie Godinez, CEO and co-founder of PACO Collective. “Using our own propriety research and the input of our diverse team, PACO has created stories with universal themes that reach various demographics, all of which contribute to our placing in Crain’s Fast 50 in Chicago; we are proud to be recognized as one of Chicago’s fastest growing businesses.”

PACO’S ranking of #28 follows a particular busy award season. Just weeks prior, PACO Collective (PACO) announced that it received 11 awards as part of the 38th Annual Telly Awards competition. The awards are for creative elements related to various advertising campaigns created for two of the agency’s largest clients. PACO’s efforts were recognized in numerous categories including: Use of Music, Cause Marketing, Fundraising, Business to Consumer, Social Responsibility, and Education.

Crain’s researchers vet hundreds of applicants before choosing the 50 honorees. They look at companies with $15 million or more in revenue as measured by their three-year annualized growth rate.

About PACO Collective
PACO Collective is an award-winning cross-cultural agency that empowers brands to transcend cultural boundaries in today’s “minority majority” market. PACO is committed to working with brands that want to embrace the changing dynamics of American life and are invested in creating meaningful connections with consumers through cultural messaging and insight. Based in Chicago, PACO is a full-service agency offering public relations, marketing, and digital and creative services.

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Jessica Ortiz
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First National Latino Group Pulls Convention From Texas, Boycotts State Due To SB4

July 19, 2017

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) announced today that it is pulling their 15^th Annual National Summit of State Legislators from Texas due to the anti-Latino, anti-rule of law bill enacted by the State known as SB4. The group was scheduled to hold their annual conclave in Houston in November but in the aftermath of SB4 it has decided to move their convention to Chicago instead. NHCSL thus becomes the first major national Latino organization to boycott the Lone Star State because of its strong opposition to the controversial law.

“Texas’ SB4 is a ‘show me your papers law’ on steroids. As Latino state legislators, we cannot in good conscience invest in a great state that nonetheless has chosen to scapegoat immigrants and minorities while making communities there less safe and turning innocent Latinos into targets,” NHCSL President and Pennsylvania State Representative Ángel Cruz said. “Contrary to popular belief, SB4 does not just eliminate state and local sanctuary policies, it criminalizes the speech of public officials who support such common-sense practices and subjects them to removal from office if they even speak out against laws like SB4. This should be unacceptable to anyone in 21^st Century America; and it certainly is for NHCSL,” Cruz concluded.

Texas State Representative Roberto Alonzo, said that: “SB4 undermines the rule of law and wastes limited resources on unnecessary racial profiling instead of fighting crime. This law encourages abuse by some law enforcement officials who will now have cart blanche to harass anyone, including US citizens, just for who they are and not for any crime they have committed. The statute is so extreme that a witness could be cooperating with the police to solve a crime and be handed over to ICE. I fought this bill on the Texas House floor, I have not introduced a bill to repeal it, and am proud that my fellow Latino state legislators from across the country have joined us in standing up for what’s right.”

SB4 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 7, 2017 and goes into effect on September 1st of this year. Among the most questionable provisions in the law, SB4 forbids cities, towns, counties, and universities from becoming or remaining sanctuary cities or sanctuary colleges for undocumented immigrants. The law also allows the Attorney General of Texas to request that the Texas State Court remove from office any elected or appointed official even for endorsing a sanctuary policy or enforcing one already in place. SB4 even subjects local law enforcement – and even campus police departments – to fines of up to $25,000 for merely refusing to ask individuals about their immigration status or reporting it.

“Chicago is exactly the type of city that welcomes immigrants, respects the rule of law, and protects communities by working together with all residents, regardless of their immigration status, to keep their neighborhoods safe. We are thrilled to be holding our annual summit in the Windy City and look forward to productive week while we’re there. Chicago is a model for other cities to emulate when it comes to the critical collaboration that needs to be nurtured between law enforcement and the communities they serve and that is why we chose this forward-thinking city for our annual Summit of Hispanic State Legislators,” NHCSL Executive Director Kenneth Romero-Cruz said.

Among the state organizations that opposed SB4 are: The Trust Coalition, the Texas Association of Business, the Association of Hispanic Evangelical Ministers, the police chiefs of Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin along with the Sheriff’s Departments of Bexar County (San Antonio) and El Paso County, the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, the Workers Defense Project, the Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance (RITA), the Texas Association of Business, the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce, the University Leadership Initiative, the Texas NAACP, among several others.

The NHCSL is the premier national association of Hispanic state legislators working to design and implement policies and procedures that will improve the quality of life for Hispanics throughout the country. NHCSL was founded in 1989 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)3 with the mission to be the most effective voice for the more than 390 Hispanic legislators. For more information visit www.nhcsl.org.

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Kia Motors America Posts Largest Six-Month Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Total In Company History

July 19, 2017

IRVINE, Calif., July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors America’s combined Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle sales in April, May and June reached new heights with a best-ever quarterly total of 20,346 units, capping the best six-month CPO result in company history.

Autodata’s¹ June CPO retail sales report confirms that when it comes to pre-owned vehicles, Kia continues to outpace the industry with an overall 7.8-percent increase year-over-year.

“Kia is enjoying a terrific year for Certified Pre-owned vehicle sales. Kia has gained market share and is outperforming some of its big-name competitors. As its off-lease vehicles return to the market, Kia is in a strong position to maintain its momentum,” said Michelle Krebs, executive analyst for Cox Automotive’s Autotrader.

Administered by JM&A Group, Kia’s CPO program accepts only Kia vehicles that are five years or newer with fewer than 60,000 miles on the odometer and every vehicle undergoes a meticulous 150-point Quality Assurance inspection by certified Kia technicians. CPO vehicles also come with a 10-year /100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty² and 12-month /12,000 mile-Platinum Coverage³. Whether it’s the midsize Optima sedan, iconic Soul or the Sorento SUV that drivers dream of, customers get a great price matched with superb quality, bypassing the stress, risk and uncertainty that typically comes with buying a previously owned vehicle.

About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and LPGA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly built in West Point, Georgia.*

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About JM&A Group
JM&A Group, a leader in the F&I industry for 39 years, serves more than 3,800 automotive dealerships and retail outlets nationwide. The company provides a variety of products and services such as F&I training and consulting services, vehicle protection plans, used vehicle certification programs, pre-paid maintenance plans and GAP programs. JM&A Group is a division of JM Family Enterprises, Inc. headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Fla. JM Family is a diversified automotive corporation ranked No. 21 on Forbes‘ list of “America’s Largest Private Companies” and ranked on FORTUNE^®‘s 100 Best Companies to Work For^® list for the 19^th consecutive year. For more information about JM&A Group’s products and services, contact us at 1-800-553-7146 or visit us online at www.jmagroup.com.

* The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX, SX & Limited and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts

¹ Autodata Corporation June 2017 Certified Pre-Owned Retail Sales

² The Kia CPO 10-year/100,000-mile limited warranty program begins on the original in-service date of vehicle and odometer mile “0.” The limited warranty program includes the remainder of roadside assistance, powertrain coverage and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Basic). See retailer for details or go to kia.com.

³ Platinum Coverage begins on the vehicle purchase date and odometer reading on purchase date. Platinum Coverage is limited; for exact coverages, exclusions and limitations, please review CPO contract or see retailer for details.

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(Español) Allstate y Agencias de Allstate Buscan Traer 280 Empleos a Arizona

July 19, 2017

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The Curacao Wall, “Mi Voz Cuenta” (“My Voice Matters”), Travels the United States with a Message of Unity in the Latino Community

July 19, 2017

LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Curacao, via its community platform Curacao Contigo, continues to offer its support to the Latino community with its wall “Mi Voz Cuenta” (“My Voice Matters“). This initiative, which started in Los Angeles, allows children and families from different cities to use drawings and messages to express how they feel about their roots, their culture, and the current immigration policies. The wall, which now has more than 400 drawings and messages, is on its way to other cities around the country. It’s traveling inside a custom built 40-foot truck that will take it all the way to the White House on August 4^th.

During its cross-country journey, hundreds of people will be able to witness this unique project and actively participate, capturing their feelings through drawings. Adults will be able to express how they feel through messages, which will also become part of the wall. Additionally, Curacao will offer free painting workshops for local families and children in six different cities. These will be led by renowned Latino artists, including Roberto Rico in Las Vegas and Luis Del Valle in Washington, D.C. Wall viewing and workshops will take place at the following locations and times:

July 18^th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Curacao store in Las Vegas, Nevada (Meadows Mall, 4300 Meadows Ln Suite, Las Vegas, NV 89107).
July 19^th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Curacao store in Phoenix, Arizona (Desert Sky Mall, 7815 W Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033).
July 22^nd, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in Dallas, Texas, at the Garibaldi Bazaar (9334 E R L Thornton Fwy., Dallas, TX 75228).
July 26^th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in Chicago, Illinois, at the Discount Mega Mall in Little Village (3051 W 26^th St., Chicago, IL 60623).
July 29^th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in Elizabeth, New Jersey (456 North Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07208).
August 4^th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in Washington D.C. by the White House.

“The goal of this wall is to make it clear that despite the current anti-immigrant environment, the Latino community is stronger than ever, and that it’s only through love, respect, and tolerance that we can keep moving towards a society of greater justice and solidarity,” stated Teylez Pérez, Curacao’s vice president of marketing and advertising. “This wall is a testimony to the daily experiences and concerns of our community, and that’s how we want to show it to the politicians in Washington.”

After its tour of the country, the “Mi Voz Cuenta” (“My Voice Matters“) wall is expected to have around 5,000 drawings. It will reach Washington, D.C. on August 2^nd, where it will visit different landmarks in the city, including the National Mall and Memorial Parks, the headquarters of Unidos US (formerly National Council of La Raza), and the Latin American Youth Center. At these stops, the entire community will have the opportunity to take part in the wall via their drawings, in an environment of creativity.

Lastly, on August 4^th, the unity of the Latino community will be celebrated at an event held in the areas around the White House. This will include a painting workshop led by Luis Del Valle and the presentation of a book to the city’s elected officials. The book will feature the drawings of “Mi Voz Cuenta” (“My Voice Matters“), and will be presented as a symbol of the hope and optimism of the immigrant community.

Follow all the stops that Curacao’s “Mi Voz Cuenta” (“My Voice Matters“) truck makes throughout the country at www.facebook.com/CuracaoUSA.

About the “Mi Voz Cuenta” (“My Voice Matters“) Wall: United, we are stronger

In these times of uncertainty for so many immigrants, the Curacao Company, with its community platform Curacao Contigo (#CuracaoContigo), aims to send a message of support to the community with a wall that showcases drawings done by children from all over the country. With these drawings, children can express their feelings about their roots, their culture, and current immigration policies, bearing witness to the strength of the Hispanic community and reminding politicians of the need for responsible governing. The first phase of the “Mi Voz Cuenta” (“My Voice Matters“) initiative took place in Los Angeles and will continue in other cities that have a significant Hispanic community, including Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. #MiVozCuenta.

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Lexus LC 500 Showcased in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther

July 18, 2017

SAN DIEGO, July 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, on the brink of the opening of Comic-Con International: San Diego, Lexus and Marvel have announced a collaboration to pair the first-ever 2018 Lexus LC with Marvel’s dynamic Black Panther character in the highly anticipated film, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, slated to hit theaters on Feb. 16, 2018.

Directed by Ryan Coogler, and starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong‘o, the film follows T’Challa, who, after the events of Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: Civil War,” returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to take his place as King.

“Marvel continuously captures audiences through charismatic characters and inspiring stories — the ideal fit for Lexus’ mission to craft amazing, engaging experiences,” said Brian Bolain general manager, Lexus marketing. “And the LC’s aggressive styling, high performance and agile handling are a perfect fit for the Black Panther’s quick, cat-like reflexes and superhuman feats. We’re excited to see the duo in action.”

To accompany the collaboration between Lexus and Marvel, Lexus also teamed with Marvel Custom Solutions to create an original graphic novel, with storytelling driven by famed writer Fabian Nicieza and cover illustrations by emerging graphic artists Scott “Rahzzah” Wilson and Szymon Kudranski. Centered around the balance between human and machine, the comic features the Lexus LC 500 with a new, Wakandan spin and its role in helping the Black Panther defeat a legendary villain.

Lexus and Marvel will celebrate their collaboration during Comic-Con after-hours at an exclusive Black Panther-themed event on Friday, July 21, with special performances by DJ Lulo Café and a surprise headliner. During the invite-only event, six variant covers for the graphic novel will be revealed to industry guests and comic enthusiasts.

“This campaign clicked from the get-go,” said Mindy Hamilton, Marvel’s SVP of global partnerships. “We have this bold, sophisticated hero stepping into the spotlight for the first time, and it’s been a blast to work with the Lexus team to build out a story that’ll familiarize fans with T’Challa as well as his advanced home nation of Wakanda.”

Lexus’ collaboration with Marvel is being coordinated by Lexus’ multicultural advertising agency, Walton Isaacson.

Ushering in a new era of design and engineering at Lexus, the LC 500 is expressive and stylish, with enhanced dynamic capability and performance. Additional information on the flagship coupe can be found here.

About Marvel Studios’ Black Panther
Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.

“Black Panther” stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong‘o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, with Angela Bassett, with Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis.

The film is directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nate Moore, Jeffrey Chernov and Stan Lee serving as executive producers. Ryan Coogler & Joe Robert Cole wrote the screenplay. Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” hits U.S. theaters on February 16, 2018.

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 238 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With five models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers six F SPORT models and two F performance models.

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About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2017 MARVEL.

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The Humana Foundation announced a grant of $100,000 for Hispanic Unity of Florida

July 18, 2017

WESTON, Florida, July 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — SALUD al dia magazine was present at a press conference to announce a $100,000 grant to Hispanic Unity of Florida, HUF.

The funds will be used to expand the “Te Ayudo” program, which aims to reduce healthcare disparities and increase healthcare access for uninsured and underinsured individuals and families, particularly Hispanic and other minority populations.

Since 2016, we’ve been able to help hundreds of clients in Broward gain access to critical health services.

“We are thankful to be able to expand our resources to Broward County residents with the help of this generous grant from the Humana Foundation,” said Josie Bacallao, President and CEO of Hispanic Unity of Florida.

Humana Impact Report >> Te Ayudo Program at HUF

During the Open Enrollment Period (Nov 2016 – Jan 2017) HUF assisted 482 families/households.

This resulted in 941 family members receiving education about the Affordable Care Act.
HUF assisted 760 uninsured or under-insured individuals apply for a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
382 individuals purchased a QHP through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
The average monthly premium was $69.11.
Out of the 382 individuals who purchased health insurance, 207 individuals or 54% have to pay less than $50.00 in monthly premiums.
The average deductible was $1,095.82
The average out-of-pocket maximum was $1,801.76
196 individuals established a medical home for primary and preventive healthcare services by selecting and visiting a Primary Care Physician (PCP). During this time, 760 individuals reported being satisfied with the services provided by HUF.

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