An exciting cast of Urban and Latin music superstars are set to hit the stage on April 22nd for the Alex Sensation Mega Mezcla in the Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey

April 18, 2016

Una impresionante constelacion de estrellas de la musica Urbana y Latina se reune en el Alex Sensation Mega Mezcla este 22 de abril en el Prudential Center de Newark, Nueva Jersey

NEW YORK, April 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The LaMusica app from Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (Nasdaq: SBSA) along with the number one radio station in general market in all of New York City #MegaYork: Mega 97.9FM together with Felix Cabrera Presenta and LaMusica; are all set to present the Mega Mezcla Alex Sensation 2016, the most important musical performance of 2016 in New Jersey on Friday, April 22^nd, 2016 at the Prudential Center in Newark. Tickets for this coveted event are on sale now on www.ticketmaster.com.

An exciting cast of Urban and Latin music superstars are set to hit the stage on April 22nd for the Alex Sensation Mega Mezcla in the Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey

Among the cast of stars who will be taking the stage for this event, are a who’s who of the hottest acts such as Nicky Jam, Yandel, J Balvin, Farruko, Maluma, Gente de Zona, Cosculluela, Zion y Lennox, Ken-Y, among other important artists.

Plus the show will feature a special participation of one of the most coveted DJs in the planet: Alex Sensation and his legendary Mega Mezclas. Tickets for this Urban and Latin music celebration are available now on Ticketmaster online www.ticketmaster.com or via phone 1-800-745-3000. Join in on the conversation on social media with #MegaMezcla2016 de @AlexSensation. Follow us on Twitter: @mega979nyc, Instagram: @mega979nyc, Facebook.com/Mega979FM and online: http://lamega.lamusica.com

LaMusica, Mega 97.9FM and Felix Cabrera Presenta announce that the Mega Mezcla Alex Sensation 2016 stage will feature a high-quality production that includes a rotating 360-degree stage; the latest technology in lighting, dazzling pyrotechnics, 3-D animations, a laser light show, massive big screens and a sound system that will pulsate concert-goers at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

“We are pleased to bring the Mega Mezcla Alex Sensation 2016 production to New Jersey, now celebrating its anniversary with the best in music and concert technology; so that our faithful listeners of Mega 97.9FM can enjoy a concert of the best possible quality,” said Eric Garcia, CRO of SBS Radio and General Manager of SBS Nueva York.

The Mega Mezcla Alex Sensation 2016 is brought to you by Majorworldespanol.com, AT&T and Western Beef. The mega concert will take place on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Network, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 100 affiliated stations reaching 88% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including www.LaMusica.com, an online destination and mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

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Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS)
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Alex Sensation MiamiBash 2016-the most important showcase of world-renowned Urban and Latin music artists to take place on Saturday, April 23 in AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami

April 18, 2016

Alex Sensation MiamiBash 2016- el concierto mas importante de la musica Urbana y Latina reune a los principales artistas de renombre mundial se llevara a cabo el sabado 23 de abril en el AmericanAirlines Arena en Miami

MIAMI, April 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The LaMusica app from Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (Nasdaq: SBSA) along with the leading radio station in South Florida, EL ZOL 106.7FM 9FM together with Felix Cabrera Presenta; are all set to present the Alex Sensation MIAMIBASH 2016, the most important musical performance of 2016 on Saturday, April 23rd in the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida.

Alex Sensation MiamiBash 2016-the most important showcase of world-renowned Urban and Latin music artists to take place on Saturday, April 23 in AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami

Among the cast of stars who will hit the stage for the Alex Sensation MIAMIBASH 2016 are artists of international fame such as Nicky Jam, J Balvin, Maluma, Farruko, Jacob Forever, Cosculluela, Ken-Y, Chacal y Yakarta, De La Ghetto, Zion y Lennox, Reykon among other top acts; the show will also feature a special participation from two of the most popular DJs: Alex Sensation and “Jammin” Johnny Caride who will both spin their legendary mixes.

Tickets for this urban and Latin music celebration are available now on Ticketmaster online www.ticketmaster.com or via phone 1-800-745-3000. Join in on the conversation on social media with #MiamiBash2016 de @elzol1067fm. Follow us on Twitter: @elzol106fm, Instagram: @elzol1067fm, Facebook: Facebook.com/ElZOL106.7FM and online: www.elzol.lamusica.com

LaMusica, El Zol 106.7FM and Félix Cabrera Presenta announce that the Alex Sensation MiamiBash 2016 stage will feature a multimillion dollar production that includes a rotating 360-degree stage; the latest technology in lighting, dazzling pyrotechnics, 3-D animations, a laser light show, massive big screens and a sound system that will pulsate concert-goers at theAmericanAirlines Arena.

“We are pleased to bring this production for the third straight year to South Florida. The Alex Sensation MiamiBash 2016 with the best music and the most state-of-the-art concert technology; so that our faithful listeners of El ZOL 106.7FM can enjoy a concert of the best possible quality,” said Carolina Santamarina, VP of Sales and General Manager of SBS Miami. “The Alex Sensation MIAMIBASH 2016, will raise the bar once again in terms of production, artists, surprises and unique consumer experiences with our brands and that of our sponsors.”

Alex Sensation MiamiBash 2016 is brought to you by Heineken, South Florida Honda Dealers and LaMusica among other brands. This mega concert will take place on Saturday April 23, 2016 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Twitter & Instagram: @elzol1067fm #MIAMIBASH2016

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LaMusica app available on iTunes & Android

Media contact for SBS:

Vladimir Gómez

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS)

[email protected]

(786) 510-8841

Media contact for AMERICANAIRLINES ARENA:

Elizabeth Roca

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T: (786) 777-1123

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California Ag Labor Board Grants UFW’s Request to Void Decertification Election and Destroy Employee Ballots

April 18, 2016

FRESNO, California, April 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Gerawan family today released the following statement in response to the April 15, 2016 decision by the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board to set aside a November 5, 2013 decertification election at Gerawan Farming:

The Board is spending over $10 million taxpayer dollars to reach this decision to disenfranchise farmworkers from their legal right to vote on whether or not to decertify a union that failed to represent them. That amounts to spending more than $4,000 to destroy each ballot. This unjust and undemocratic decision disrespects the wishes of thousands of employees who asked for a basic right – the right to vote.

The Board did not find that Gerawan instigated this employee-led campaign to oust the UFW. It did not hold that the election the Board ordered and supervised was flawed. Yet the Board concludes that “it is impossible to know whether the signatures gathered in support of the decertification petition represented the workers’ true sentiments.” On that basis – and two and a half years after ordering that election – the Board decided to set aside the results, and to destroy the ballots. Gerawan believes that these ballots reflect the “true sentiments” of the employees, the majority of whom petitioned for this election.

Thousands of workers expressed their “true sentiments” when they protested, picketed, and walked off the job the first time the Board refused to hold an election. Hundreds of workers went to Sacramento to plead their desire for a vote to the Board and to the Governor.

The Board is required to presume that secret ballots are the true measure of employee sentiments. That is the essence of labor democracy. The California Constitution guarantees the right to vote and the right to have that vote counted “in an election in accordance with the laws of this State.” The Board’s decision violates that constitutional right.

The Board’s Chairman, William Gould, says that this case does not present “new issues that are different from…thousands of [other] cases.” We disagree. This case is profoundly different for reasons that the Board ignored. Except for the 2013 election whose ballots the Board has decided should be destroyed, there has not been an election at Gerawan for over a quarter-century. Ninety-eight percent of our current employees were not around at that time; some had not even been born yet. During the union’s inexplicable absence, there was no reason for the employees to exercise their right to oust the UFW, because the employees did not even know the union held dominion over them. The Board states that it does not “ignore the fact” that the employees began this decertification campaign. The Board then disregards how its own decisions to impose a forced union contract on the employees started this campaign.

Chairman Gould states that Gerawan’s “rejection of its obligation to bargain…explains all too well what [this case] is about.” Gerawan did not refuse to bargain with the UFW. It has never refused to bargain, and the Board did not hold that Gerawan refused to bargain. The chairman’s misstatement of the facts “explains all too well” the extent to which the Board lost sight of the law and even the basic facts of this case.

The Board accuses Gerawan of becoming a “benevolent champion of its employee’s [sic] rights.” This, says Chairman Gould, is something the Board “cannot permit.” Gerawan believes that a different kind of paternalism is at work here.

Despite Gerawan’s long history of paying the industry’s highest wages and a close relationship with the family company’s employees, the Board claims that it is entitled to “suspicion” as to the motives of Gerawan. But the workers have expressed their suspicion of the motives of this Board, its staff, and the UFW. The agency and union fought this election, and opposed every effort to question the UFW’s legitimacy as the workers’ representative.

In a speech in January, Chairman Gould recognized that union organizing in the fields is “moribund” and “has completely disappeared” and “diminished to the point of non-existence!” He said that since he “been Chairman there has not been one single representation petition filed under a statute which requires certification through a petition in order for a union to be recognized!” Despite that obvious lack of worker interest to join the union, in his decision to destroy the Gerawan employees’ ballots, Chairman Gould claims to be unsure of worker sentiments.

In its decision to destroy the ballots, the Board ignores the desires of workers to determine their own economic future. Chairman Gould justifies the Board’s power to trump worker rights. He insinuates that Gerawan’s employees have become “servile pawns” of “masters,” subjugated to a “tyranny” of their employer. He frames the issue as a parable to the “storm clouds” that “gathered so ominously” in Nazi Germany. He cloaks his decision in the language of democracy, in order to destroy a democratic right.

Gerawan shall appeal this ruling in a court of law. We look forward to our day in court.

Gerawan is confident that this undemocratic decision will not stand. We welcome a new election supervised by Chairman Gould himself. We truly want the workers to have a say since the last time they were asked their opinion was in 1990.

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New Avon LLC Appoints Scott White CEO

April 18, 2016

NEW YORK, April 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New Avon LLC today announced the appointment of J. Scott White as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. White will join the company effective April 25, 2016.

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Mr. White joins New Avon following its recent separation from Avon Products, Inc. and sale of majority ownership to Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. He will work closely with the New Avon and Cerberus teams to lead a transformation of the North American business through significant improvement in the Representative and consumer experience, reinvigoration of the iconic Avon brand, and a rigorous focus on operational excellence.

Mr. White joins New Avon from Abbott Laboratories, where he most recently served as President of Abbott Nutrition International, delivering consistent revenue growth for the company’s $4 billion international nutrition business. During his 10-year tenure at Abbott, he held a number of leadership positions, including President of Abbott Nutrition North America. Prior to joining Abbott, Mr. White spent 15 years at Procter & Gamble Company, where he managed a variety of women’s and health and wellness brands.

“Scott is a world-class executive whose diverse experience leading successful business turnarounds, building strong brands, setting winning strategies, and driving operational excellence provides the unique skill set required to lead New Avon on a path to long-term success,” said Chan W. Galbato, Chairman of New Avon’s Board of Managers. “He is the right leader to shepherd New Avon as it transforms into a growing, contemporary, best-in-class social selling company that positively impacts lives through beauty.”

“I am excited and humbled to be joining this iconic company and to have the opportunity to work closely with, and for, our talented and dedicated Representatives and Associates,” said Mr. White. “Avon’s powerful brand legacy, direct selling model, and important missions—empowering women, supporting incredible causes, such as the fights against breast cancer and domestic violence—are core tenets of this company that I am committed to building upon and strengthening. Over the next few months, I will be meeting with many of our Representatives, listening to them and learning what New Avon and I can do to support them, improve their earnings opportunity and enhance their experience within our great Avon community.”

Biography of J. Scott White
Mr. J. Scott White is Chief Executive Officer of New Avon LLC, effective April 25. Mr. White joins New Avon from Abbott Laboratories, serving most recently as President of International Nutrition, where he led 9,000 employees across 100 countries. During his decade-long tenure at the company, he served in several leadership roles, including President of Abbott Nutrition North America, Divisional Vice President of Latin America and Divisional Vice President of US Pediatric Nutrition. His accomplishments at Abbott include delivering consistent double-digit revenue growth for the International Nutrition business, creating a robust innovation pipeline for the North American Nutrition business and building strong sales and marketing teams.

Prior to Abbott Laboratories, Mr. White spent 15 years at Procter & Gamble, holding brand management roles, including Marketing Director of Global Hair Care, Marketing Director of Mexico and Central America and Marketing Director of Latin America Hair Care.

Mr. White holds a Master in Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor in Finance from Miami University of Ohio. He currently serves on the Business Advisory Council to the Farmer School of Business at Miami University.

About New Avon LLC
New Avon LLC is the leading social selling beauty company in North America. The company generated over $1 billion in revenues during 2015, and has nearly 400,000 independent sales Representatives in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. New Avon’s product portfolio includes award-winning skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance and personal care products, featuring iconic brands such as Anew, Avon Color, Mark, and Skin So Soft, as well as fashion and accessories. Avon has a 130 year history of empowering women through economic opportunity, and the company also proudly supports the Avon Foundation for Women in its efforts to end breast cancer and domestic violence. Learn more about New Avon and its products at www.avon.com.

Statement from Nexus Services CEO Mike Donovan Regarding DAPA/DACA Supreme Court Arguments

April 18, 2016

VERONA, Virginia, April 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the Supreme Court of the United States began hearing arguments in the United States v. Texas suit that attempts to roll back President Obama’s 2014 executive orders on immigration, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA). The DAPA and DACA programs directed law enforcement agencies to focus on threats to national security and allow law-abiding immigrants who are the parents of children who are legal U.S. residents to temporarily stay and work in the United States if they pass a background check, pay taxes, and have lived in the country for at least five years.

Mike Donovan, CEO of Nexus Services Inc., a leading family of companies serving immigrant communities across the United States, said:

Nexus Services is proud to stand with the strong coalition of millions of immigrant families and advocacy groups from across the country in urging the Supreme Court to uphold the President’s executive orders on immigration. The DAPA and DACA programs are responsible, legal, and necessary given Congress’s failure to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

These programs protect millions of law-abiding parents in our country from deportation if they pass a background check and pay taxes. Rather than living in the shadows, we should encourage immigrants to work hard, pay taxes, and cooperate with law enforcement officials if they are victims of crimes—and that is exactly what DAPA and DACA are designed to do.

We hope that the Court sees through the plaintiffs’ political rhetoric and understands that the President’s executive orders were an appropriate and responsible way to respond to a national crisis in the face of congressional inaction.

About Nexus Services Inc.: Nexus Services Inc. is a leading family of companies that offers pro-bono legal counsel, bond securitization, real estate, entertainment, and advocacy services to immigrant communities in the United States.

Media Contact:
Please direct media inquiries to Giancarlo Sopo, Director of Communications, at [email protected] or (540) 448-0436.

Enrique Iglesias Returns to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace September 16 & 17, 2016

April 18, 2016

LAS VEGAS, April 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In celebration of Mexican Independence Day weekend, Latin superstar Enrique Iglesias will play The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17. Tickets for the two performances will go on-sale Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. PT. The shows are presented jointly by AEG Live and Caesars Entertainment.

Tickets may be purchased in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, by calling 866-320-9763 or online by visiting www.thecolosseum.com or www.axs.com.

Ticket prices are $300/ $250/ $170/ $85/ $59.50/ $39.50 (prices include 9% Live Entertainment Tax.) Orders are subject to additional service charges and fees. Showtimes are scheduled for 8 p.m. PT.

Enrique Iglesias has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and released ten studio albums and two greatest hits compilations. He is a multiplatinum artist in almost every country around the world. Enrique has headlined ten world tours throughout his career having performed in literally every corner of the world including New York, Mexico, London, Sydney and Cape Town. Undeniably the biggest Latin recording artist in music history, Enrique has 25 #1 singles on the Billboard Latin Songs Chart with a combined total of 72 #1 charted positions.

Enrique’s 11th #1 Dance Club Song, Tonight (I’m Loving You), made him the king of the chart beating out Michael Jackson for the most #1’s in Billboard history. Enrique’s last album “Euphoria” boasts six #1 hit singles and has sold more than 18 million songs. Since 2011, Enrique Iglesias sold out arenas in 109 major cities around the world spanning across five continents, selling over two million tickets and landed the “Euphoria Tour” as the #1 tour, twice, on Billboard’s Hot Tours list. Enrique has been celebrated with just about every award an artist can receive including multiple Grammy’s for his recordings, Billboard awards for sales, and ASCAP honors for writing. He continues to be one of the most successful artists in modern music, holding the record for most weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart with his hit Bailando from the album “Sex and Love” for 41 consecutive weeks. For more artist information visit www.enriqueiglesias.com.

United States Department of Justice mails Petition Forms to victims of Evolution Market Group/Finanzas Forex Ponzi scheme

April 18, 2016

CHANHASSEN, Minnesota, April 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Analytics, a remission administrator working for the US Department of Justice, announces the following:

U.S. v. Assets Described in “Attachment A” To the Verified Complaint for Forfeiture in Rem (M.D. Fla.) and U.S. v. Sixty-Four 68.5 lbs (Approx.) Silver Bars, et al. (M.D. Fla.)

The United States Government obtained a judgment in federal district court resulting in the forfeiture of approximately $40 million in bank funds and $138 million worth of gold and silver which were seized by federal authorities for their involvement in a fraud perpetrated by Evolution Market Group (EMG) doing business as Finanzas Forex (FFX). These proceeds will be distributed to eligible victims through a process called “remission.” Authority to grant remission rests with the US Department of Justice, pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 28, Part 9 (2010).

Analytics, a remission administrator working for the US Department of Justice, is mailing Petition Forms to victims of the EMG/FFX investment fraud in more than 60 countries.

Victims of EMG have until July 14, 2016 to complete the Petition Form and return it to the remission administrator in order to be considered for remission. Completed Petition forms may also be submitted by email to [email protected] or via the online Petition Form submission website at www.emg-ffxremission.com.

Victims who have questions should call the remission administrator at (855) 763-9455. International callers may dial +1 (641) 323-1345 to hear information about the remission process.

Investment decisions demand time and careful consideration. For more information see: www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0238-investment-risks

President George H.W. Bush Joins Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) to Present First-Ever George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund Grants

April 18, 2016

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With the help of President George H.W. Bush, Bass Pro Shops and representatives of the States of Texas and Florida, RBFF and the George H.W. Bush Vamos a Pescar™ Education Fund has announced the very first grant donations to organizations bringing conservation, education and fishing and boating experiences to Hispanic families. A total of $50,000 in grants were awarded last week during a ceremony at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, TX.

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The George H.W. Bush Vamos a Pescar™ Education Fund was founded by RBFF in 2014, with an initial $125,000 donation by Bass Pro Shops Founder and CEO Johnny Morris, in honor of President George H.W. Bush’s milestone 90^th birthday. The mission of the Education Fund is to bring hands-on fishing and boating experiences, along with conservation activities, to Hispanic families across the United States. This event announces the first grants made in furtherance of this mission.

“I am hard-pressed to think of an outdoor activity that teaches you more about the beauty of nature and the joy of family and friends than does fishing,” said President Bush. “And so I am very pleased to salute my dear friend Johnny Morris and all involved in running this wonderful program for their selfless and inclusive commitment to sharing the wonders of fishing with an ever-broadening audience of American families.”

“We are honored to be a part of this historic fund to engage Hispanic Americans in recreational fishing and boating,” said RBFF President and CEO Frank Peterson. “The fund will work to increase awareness and participation in fishing and boating among our nation’s fastest growing population through grassroots programs, classes and on-the-water activities.”

Hispanics currently make up 17 percent of the U.S. population (54 million), and are projected to grow to 20 percent of the U.S. population by 2020. Out of 46 million total anglers, 3.3 million are Hispanic, representing only 7 percent of all anglers in the U.S.

To celebrate the announcement, local families and members of the community participated in fishing activities and a fun-filled fish fry at the April 14 event. In addition, Johnny Morris, Bill Dance and Pedro Sors presented President Bush with a Bass Fishing Hall of Fame jacket and plaque in recognition of his recent induction into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.

“Today I am deeply honored to present President Bush with this award commemorating his induction to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame in recognition of the President’s positive impact on fisheries, water access and conservation issues,” said Bass Pro Shops Founder and CEO Johnny Morris. “Bass Pro Shops is proud to support the enduring conservation legacy of President Bush by engaging more families in outdoor recreation and inspiring the next generation of conservation leaders.”

GRANTEE PROGRAMS OVERVIEW:

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) is managing three grants with established groups in the Houston area:

Our Lady of Guadalupe
Fishing’s Future – Houston Chapter
Houston Parks and Recreation Department

These organizations will use funds to organize fishing and boating trips that will be held in areas that are easily accessible and regularly stocked with fish. Participants will receive skills training on basic fishing, boating and water safety.

“Texas is blessed with a growing and diverse population who appreciates the outdoors, and we look forward to doing all we can to continue opening the door even wider to fishing, boating and conservation opportunities,” said Carter Smith, TPWD executive director. “Fishing is an easy and fun gateway for families and individuals of all ages, and these grants are a wonderful pathway to participation in conservation. We’re grateful for the support of organizations like RBFF, Bass Pro Shops and our nation’s beloved 41^st president, George H.W. Bush.”

In Florida, a grant was given to Miami-Dade Parks Recreation and Open Spaces-EcoAdventures to continue to provide fishing opportunities and education to children and families in Miami-Dade County. Included in their grant program are:

A 2016 Vamos A Pescar fishing event at Tropical Park in Miami that introduces families to fishing, boating and environmental education programs, and improves upon 2015 efforts.
The continuation of Fishing and Boating Safety Camps held at various locations throughout the county.
A series of Family Fishing Workshops throughout the county where kids and families can spend time together, learning fishing from trained instructors and acquiring a respect for the outdoors.

“We are committed to helping Florida’s families and youth fully enjoy healthy outdoor activities such as fishing and boating. Participating on a high school fishing team is a great way for teenagers to learn more about conservation and boating safety. We are grateful for this opportunity to expand high school fishing within our highly-diverse communities of Florida,” said Nick Wiley, executive director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

More information about the George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund is available at http://www.takemefishing.org/educationfund/. For information on how to contribute to the Fund, please contact RBFF Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships Rachel Auslander at [email protected].

About the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF)
RBFF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation in recreational angling and boating, thereby protecting and restoring the nation’s aquatic natural resources. RBFF developed the award-winning Take Me Fishing™ and Vamos A Pescar™ campaigns to create awareness around boating, fishing and conservation, and educate people about the benefits of participation. Take Me Fishing and Vamos A Pescar help boaters and anglers of all ages and experience levels learn, plan and equip for a day on the water. The campaign websites, TakeMeFishing.org, and VamosAPescar.org, feature how-to videos, information on how to get a fishing license and boat registration, and an interactive state-by-state map that allows visitors to find local boating and fishing spots.

About George H.W. Bush Vamos a Pescar™ Education Fund
The George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund was created by RBFF with an initial donation of $125,000 from Bass Pro Shops Founder and CEO Johnny Morris to bring conservation, education and fishing and boating experiences to Hispanic families in key metro areas of Texas and Florida. With the help of similar donations from other individuals, companies and associations, the fund will help educate and engage Hispanic and multicultural audiences throughout the United States in boating and fishing with the support of RBFF’s Vamos A Pescar™ Hispanic outreach initiative.

Carnival Corporation Continues Talks with Cuba, Now Accepting Bookings for Cuba Voyages from All Travelers on Its Fathom Brand

April 18, 2016

MIAMI, April 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest leisure travel company, today announced that the company is continuing discussions with Cuba to allow cruise ships to operate in the same manner as current air charter operations, which transport Cuba-born individuals to and from Cuba.

Fathom will begin sailing its 704-passenger Adonia luxury cruise ship to Cuba every other week starting on May 1, marking the first time in over 50 years that a cruise ship has sailed from the U.S. to Cuba.

Carnival Corporation also announced that it is accepting bookings on its 10^th and newest brand, Fathom, from all travelers to Cuba, regardless of their country of origin, and is looking forward to its historic inaugural voyage to Cuba on May 1, 2016. While optimistic that Cuba will treat travelers with Fathom the same as air charters today, should that decision by Cuba be delayed past May 1, Carnival Corporation will delay the start of its voyages to Cuba accordingly.

Carnival Corporation continues active discussions with Cuba, asking that travel on Fathom be on a level playing field with air charter travel to Cuba and remains confident its discussions with Cuba will result in a positive outcome for everyone who wants to travel to Cuba, including those who are Cuba-born.

Fathom has updated its reservations process and all travelers can book its cruises to Cuba, including Cuban-born individuals, in anticipation of Cuba allowing travel on a similar basis as they would if they were traveling by air.

“We want everyone to be able to go to Cuba with us,” said Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation. “We remain excited about this historic opportunity to give our guests an extraordinary vacation experience in Cuba.”

“We have already seen tremendous consumer interest in the incredible Cuba journey we have put together,” said Tara Russell, president of Fathom. “Our guests will visit three beautiful and unique destinations on the island all in one week, with the convenience of only having to unpack once while we sail on the Fathom Adonia, our premium small ship with its excellent and diverse dining, service and accommodations.”

Carnival Corporation’s Fathom brand and voyages with three ports of call in Cuba

During each sailing, Fathom will visit Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba, three ports of call for which Carnival Corporation has obtained berthing approval.

As part of this historic sailing in this inaugural year, travelers will enjoy an exciting Cuban experience and will sail aboard the Adonia, where they can choose to partake in onboard experiences, including Cuban- and Caribbean-inspired food and films, music and dancing, and much more.

Special onboard programming will include a wide variety of activities covering an array of interests, ranging from an orientation to Cuba’s history, customs and culture, to geographic-inspired entertainment, to casual and fun personal enrichment activities, along with conversational Spanish lessons.

Seven-day itineraries on Carnival Corporation’s Fathom brand depart from PortMiami on Sundays at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The ship will arrive at its first destination, Havana, the following morning (Monday) at 11 a.m. ET. The Adonia returns to its homeport, PortMiami, at 7:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.

Prices for seven-day itineraries to Cuba start at $1,800 per person, excluding Cuban visas, taxes, fees and port expenses and including all meals on the ship, onboard experiences and several on-the ground activities. Prices will vary by season.

To secure a spot on future sailings, a $600 per person deposit is required for all cabin categories and occupancy levels. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. To reserve a spot on future sailings, travelers may contact their travel professional or call 1-855-9Fathom. Visit Fathom’s “Cruise to Cuba” page at www.fathom.org to learn more about the brand’s weeklong itineraries to Cuba.

About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest leisure travel company in the world, with a portfolio of 10 cruise brands in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, comprised of Carnival Cruise Line, Fathom, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK).

Together, these brands operate 100 ships visiting over 700 ports around the world and totaling 221,000 lower berths with 16 new ships scheduled to be delivered between 2016 and 2020. Carnival Corporation & plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour companies in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&P500 and the FTSE 100 indices.

Additional information can be found on www.carnival.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.princess.com, www.seabourn.com, www.aida.de, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.pocruises.com and www.fathom.org.

Nation’s Top Latino Scholars To Be Honored At Hispanic Scholarship Fund Annual Awards Dinner

April 18, 2016

LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), the nation’s largest not-for-profit organization supporting Latino higher education, will recognize HSF Scholars, parents, a community partner, and a corporate partner for being exemplary champions of education, at HSF’s Annual Leaders in Education Awards (LEA) Dinner to be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. Live.

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Four-time Emmy Award-winning reporter for NBC4 Southern California and HSF Alum, Kim Baldonado, will serve as emcee. Ms. Baldonado, a long-time devoted HSF supporter, credits an HSF Scholarship with helping her earn her bachelor’s degree from U.C. Berkeley. In addition to volunteering countless hours speaking to youth about the importance of higher education, she worked closely with HSF in 2013 to help establish the first NBCUniversal/NBC4 Scholarship.

“We are delighted to honor and recognize the achievements of our inspiring HSF Scholars, parents and partners,” said Fidel A. Vargas, President & CEO of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. “This event serves as an opportunity to showcase HSF’s impact in the community to partners, donors and friends of HSF, and what better way to demonstrate, first-hand, than by having HSF Alum Kim Baldonado take the podium, once again, as emcee”

The ten 2016 Leaders in Education Awards’ Scholar of the Year finalists are students who have each demonstrated outstanding academic performance and exemplify what it means to be an exceptional leader. The five female finalists are Kathleen Guerra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ashley Martinez, Brown University; Milena Nino, Johns Hopkins University; Daisy Ramos, Yale University; and Cesia Sanchez, Texas A&M University. The five male finalists are Chris Casares, Brown University; Bill De La Rosa, Bowdoin College; Omar Garcia, University of Southern California; Eric Gonzalez, Columbia University; and Alex Sowell, Stanford University.

Awards will also be given in the following categories:

LEA Parents of the Year – Angelica Prieto and Antonio Ramirez for supporting, encouraging, guiding, and inspiring their children to pursue higher education.

LEA Community Partner of the Year – Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) for their partnership with HSF, in supporting Latino students’ academic development and access to higher education.

LEA Corporate Partner of the Year – Southern California Gas Company in recognition of its long-standing philanthropic commitment and support of the Hispanic community.

Representing HSF’s Board of Directors, will be Chair of the Board, Lisa Garcia Quiroz (Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Corporate Responsibility, Time Warner Inc.); Vice Chair of the Board, Gene Camarena (President and CEO, La Raza Pizza, Inc.); Linda Bagley (Deputy General Counsel, The Walt Disney Company); Michael Bender (Chief Operating Officer, Global e-Commerce, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.); Kim Casiano (President, Kimberly Casiano & Associates); Walter Dolhare (Head of Markets Division, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC); Phillip Hyun (President, LAKANA); Jim McNamara (Founder and Chairman, Panamax Films, LLC); Angel Morales (Senior Advisor, Star Mountain Capital, LLC.); Elizabeth Oliver-Farrow (President & CEO, The Oliver Group, Inc.); Adam Rodriguez (actor/director); Anthony Salcido (Vice President and Corporate Controller, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. ); and Edgar Sandoval (Chief Operating Officer, World Vision U.S.).

LEA’s 2016 Platino Sponsors are Anheuser-Busch, McNamara Family Foundation, Toyota and Wells Fargo; Oro Sponsors: The Boston Consulting Group, Camarena Adelante Foundation, The Coca-Cola Company, The College Board, Esther Rudis & Associates, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, Target, and UPS.

About the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. As the nation’s largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, HSF has awarded over $500 million in scholarships and provides a range of impactful programs for students, HSF Scholars, Alumni, and parents. For more information about the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, please visit HSF.net.

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