Wyndham Sets Sail for Barbados, Unveils Plans for Island’s Newest, Five-Star, Multi-Million Dollar Resort

October 13, 2015

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Highlighting strong and growing interest in its portfolio of upscale brands in the Caribbean, Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company, today announced plans for further global expansion with the development of the 450-room Sam Lord’s Castle Barbados, A Wyndham Grand Resort.

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Located in the parish of St. Philip at the former site of Sam Lord’s Castle–a spot renowned for pirates in the 19th century and one that carries great historical significance in the Caribbean today–the all-new construction resort is being developed with Barbados Tourism Investment, Inc. and will be managed by Wyndham Hotel Group. In addition to spacious, elegantly appointed guest-rooms, the resort will offer three on-site restaurants, 20,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art meeting space as well as an expansive luxury spa and fitness center. It will be the first Wyndham branded resort in Barbados.

“The famous buccaneer Sam Lord settled in this area for its beauty and mystique. Today, we believe he selected the perfect location for our continued growth in the Caribbean,” said Paulo Pena, president and managing director, Latin America and the Caribbean for Wyndham Hotel Group. “This new hotel’s spectacular design will surely become an icon for guests in search of unique 5-star offerings and amenities.”

“Each year Barbados hosts more and more visitors as it continues to position itself as a top vacation spot in the Caribbean. The development of Sam Lord’s Castle Barbados, A Wyndham Grand Resort, will offer guests the beauty of our beaches and access to our distinctive history, merged with the luxurious experience that the Wyndham Grand brand offers to travelers around the world,” said Everton Walters, chairman of Barbados Tourism Investment Inc.

Sam Lord’s Castle Barbados, A Wyndham Grand Resort will be situated along the gorgeous beaches of Long Bay by Sam Lord’s Castle. The site was a beautiful Georgian mansion built in 1820 by Samuel Hall Lord, known as ‘Sam Lord’. It is said that the notorious buccaneer used to hang lanterns on palm trees to attract merchant ships whose captains mistakenly thought the place was a safe harbor.

When it opens in 2018, the hotel will be Wyndham Hotel Group’s 13th property in the Caribbean, with a portfolio which includes The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, under the Wyndham Grand® Hotels and Resorts, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Wyndham Garden® Hotels, Ramada® and Howard Johnson® brands. The company is also scheduled to introduce the first TRYP by Wyndham hotel in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico later this year.

The new hotel will participate in Wyndham Rewards®, the simple-to-use, revolutionary new loyalty program from Wyndham Hotel Group that offers members a generous points earning structure along with a flat, free night redemption rate – the first of its kind for a major rewards program. For more information or to enroll, visit www.wyndhamrewards.com.

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About Wyndham Hotel Group

Wyndham Hotel Group is the world’s largest hotel company based on number of hotels and is one of three hospitality business units of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN). As both a leading hotel brand franchisor and hotel management services provider, the company’s global portfolio consists of approximately 7,700 properties and over 668,500 rooms in 71 countries under the following brands: Dolce Hotels and Resorts®, Wyndham Grand® Hotels and Resorts, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Wyndham Garden® Hotels, TRYP by Wyndham®, Wingate by Wyndham®, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham®, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham®, Ramada®, Baymont Inn & Suites®, Days Inn®, Super 8®, Howard Johnson®, Travelodge® and Knights Inn®. Wyndham Rewards, the company’s guest loyalty program, offers more than 40 million members the opportunity to earn and redeem points at thousands of hotels across the world. For more information visit www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

Ismael Cala Presents his New Book: “El Secreto del Bambu” and Meditation Challenge with Chopra in Mexico

October 13, 2015

Eminent personalities such as Carla Estrada, Cesar Lozano, Kike Santander, Mauricio Henao, Mane de la Parra, Jose Ron and Poncho de Anda, among others will gather and participate with him in a group meditation.

MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ismael Cala, host of CNN en Espanol, author and international lecturer, is excited to announce his new book launch, “El secreto del bambu” (‘The Secret of Bamboo’) in Mexico City, as well as the Third Meditation Challenge, “Extraordinary Relationships.”

He will present “El secreto del bambu” on October 15 at 5:30 pm, at the bookstore Porrua Bosque de Chapultepec, located at the main entrance to Chapultepec Lake, Avenida Paseo de la Reforma S/N.

“El secreto del bambu” (HarperCollins Espanol) is an inspiring fable about leadership and personal transformation.

A day earlier, on October 14, Cala will introduce the Third Meditation Challenge, “Extraordinary Relationships,” conceived by spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra. At 6:00pm, when the presentation at the Hotel Marquis Reforma begins, Cala will guide a group meditation, in which personalities such as Carla Estrada, Cesar Lozano, Kike Santander, Mauricio Henao, Mane de la Parra, Jose Ron and Poncho de Anda, among others, will be participating.

“I’m happy to be going back to Mexico, for two events this time. I will be presenting my recent book, ‘El secreto del bambu’ and a new meditation challenge with Chopra. These will be two separate events, but united by the same concept: flexibility, strength and meditation as indispensable tools for life,” Cala said.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA
Considered by “The New York Times” as “the Latino Larry King,” he is in charge of CALA, a prime time interview program on CNN en Espanol. He writes a weekly column for more than 40 publications in Latin America and the United States, and directs the digital magazine “Cala 3.0.”

Author of best sellers “El poder de escuchar (The power of listening)” (2013) and “Un buen hijo de P… (A real S.O.B.)” (2014), Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba (1969) and received a degree in Art History from Oriente University. He graduated with honors from the School of Communication at York University in Toronto, and holds a diploma from Seneca College in Television Production.

Nova Southeastern University Awards Most Doctoral and Professional Degrees to Minorities in Nation

October 13, 2015

NSU No. 1 Among Hispanics, No. 2 Among African Americans

FORT LAUDERDALE–DAVIE, Florida, Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nova Southeastern University (NSU) awards more doctoral and professional degrees to Hispanics and other minorities than any other university in the United States, according to a new study released by the publication Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. Additionally, NSU is second to Stanford University in California for professional degrees awarded to African Americans, according to the publication’s Sept. 24 issue.

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“These rankings demonstrate Nova Southeastern University’s commitment to providing educational opportunities to students from all backgrounds – no matter the color of their skin, their ethnic makeup or their heritage,” said NSU President Dr. George Hanbury. “Diversity is one of NSU’s core values and it is deeply ingrained in our culture to look beyond check boxes on a form and celebrate the differences and similarities of our students, faculty, staff and our role beyond the walls of this university.”

NSU also was ranked among the top universities for undergraduate degrees awarded to minorities by this same study/publication in several categories, including registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing (No. 7); legal professions and studies (No. 10); and health professions and related programs (No. 17).

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education analyzed reports submitted to the U.S. Department of Education to compile the rankings. The publication totaled the number of minorities (African American, Native American, Asian American and Hispanic) who successfully completed degrees in undergraduate and graduate programs between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013 in areas such as computer and information sciences and support services; education; health professions and related programs; and business, management, marketing and related support services.

About Nova Southeastern University (NSU): Located in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a dynamic research institution dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and first-professional degree levels. A private, not-for-profit institution with more than 24,000 students, NSU has campuses in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Miramar, Orlando, Palm Beach, and Tampa, Florida, as well as San Juan, Puerto Rico, while maintaining a presence online globally. For more than 50 years, NSU has been awarding degrees in a wide range of fields, while fostering groundbreaking research and an impactful commitment to community. Classified as a research university with “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, NSU is 1 of only 37 universities nationwide to also be awarded Carnegie’s Community Engagement Classification, and is also the largest private, not-for-profit institution in the United States that meets the U.S. Department of Education’s criteria as a Hispanic-serving Institution. Please visit www.nova.edu for more information.

Nielsen: Latinos 50+ are Healthy, Wealthy and Wise

October 13, 2015

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanics over the age of 50 are a growing group in an increasingly younger multicultural society, and are exerting cultural, economic and political influence on the evolving U.S. mainstream, according to a Nielsen report released today. The report, The New American Vanguard: Latinos 50+: Healthy, Wealthy and Wise, reveals that while younger generations are garnering the bulk of media attention, Hispanics 50+ represent 10% of their age cohort in 2015 and are expected to grow to 42 million, or 24% by 2060. The report was released during a Town Hall event in New York City, hosted by Nielsen and the company’s External Hispanic/ Latino Advisory Council—engaging Latino advocates, policy makers, marketers and professional community leaders—to discuss the growing importance of this consumer segment.

The New American Vanguard: Latinos 50+: Healthy, Wealthy and Wise provides insights on how Hispanics 50+ are responsible for much of the Hispanic population explosion, influence and power today in America. With a life expectancy of 83.5 years, compared to 78.7 for non-Hispanic Whites, this group is living longer and stands at the cross-section of major demographic and social trends. Incomes in households headed by older Latinos are also rising at a faster rate than those headed by younger counterparts. From 2005 to 2013, the percentage of households headed by Hispanics ages 50 to 69 making $100,000+ annually increased from 14% to 20%. In addition, the growing wealth of Hispanics 50+ has extended their influence in the buying and shopping decisions of increasingly multigenerational households.

“America is growing more and more diverse with younger generations commanding the attention, but in order to understand the Hispanic Millennial cultural influence, it’s vital for marketers to understand the generation that precedes them,” said Mónica Gil, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Multicultural Growth and Strategy, Nielsen. “This report provides insights into one of the most influential multicultural consumer segments in the U.S. mainstream.”

“Hispanics over the age of 50 have not aged out, but are aging up with an influence that extends to multiple generations. These are the original innovators, unsung influencers and true pioneers who laid the groundwork for the booming economic force that Latino consumers represent today,” said Luis A. Miranda, Jr., Nielsen External Hispanic/Latino Advisory Council Member. “Nielsen has long been a champion for the importance of diverse and inclusive insights and data, and is uniquely positioned to help their clients to make fully informed, data-based decisions around multicultural consumers.”

Highlights of The New American Vanguard: Latinos 50+ include:

Patriotic Swing Voters:

Hispanics 50+ will continue to see their political clout increasing in future elections as the size and growth of the Hispanic population fuels an overall rise in Hispanic voters; those 50+ could be the decisive swing vote in many local and state elections.
Top issues in order of importance for registered Hispanic voters are education, employment, the economy, and healthcare.
Nearly three-quarters (73%) consider immigration very important, or extremely important.
The older Hispanic population is concentrated in four states: California, Texas, Florida and New York, which have 55, 38, 29 and 29 electoral votes respectively.

Hispanics Have Health, Wealth and Time On Their Side:
Latinos’ Healthier Choices Leading to Longevity

Hispanics have lower mortality rates in seven out of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.
In the first few years after immigrating to the U.S., Hispanics also tend to have lower smoking rates, better diet and better general health. This is translating to Hispanics living longer and having healthier, more active lives.
Today Hispanic-Americans life expectancy is 83.5 years compared to 78.7 for non-Hispanic Whites. This means more buying and viewing power, for longer.

Longer Lives and Earning Years Yield Financial Growth

Forty percent of Hispanics ages 55+ lived in multigenerational households in 2013, compared to just over a fifth of the total population in that age group.
Communal living arrangements provide some significant mutual benefits when it comes to caring for children, cooking, transportation, and shopping. This means greater disposable income, more shared meals and family experiences as well as unique watching and buying behavior.
Percentage of households headed by Hispanics ages 50-69 who earn 75,000+ saw a sharp increase from 2000 to 2013. All income brackets above $50,000 showed an increase, while the percentage of those earning incomes under $50,000 decreased.
Buying and shopping decisions are communal decisions, led by older Hispanics and often relatives of other races and ethnicities extending and amplifying their shopping habits and choices across a wide spectrum of products and services.

Shop “Mas”:

Older Hispanic shoppers buy more frequently than non-Hispanic.
White peers in nearly 75% of all major fast-moving consumer goods departments–
They make more trips to the store than non-Hispanic Whites. Plus, they are buying for all ages in their households.
Hispanic Boomers over–index non-Hispanic White peers in seven of 11 departments (e.g., health and beauty aids, general merchandise, non-food grocery, packaged meat, dry grocery, fresh produce and alcoholic beverages).
Total Hispanics and Hispanic Boomer households are similar in over-indexing in eight categories (e.g., meal starters, eggs, shelf juices, frozen meat/seafood, cosmetics, deodorant, baby food, refrigerated juices and skin care preparation).
Hispanics 50+ are brand loyal consumers who provide a model for the spending habits of younger generations of Hispanics.
Seventy-three percent of Hispanics 50+ often cook at home rather than eat out, compared to 62% of younger Hispanic adults.

Traditional and Digital Media Mavens:

Hispanics ages 50-64 watch 162 hours of traditional TV each month.
Hispanics 65+ watch a total of 230 hours per month, nearly doubling total Hispanic viewing for all ages of 121 hours.
U.S.-born Hispanics 50+ say they are interested in watching live TV on their smartphone at a level 61% above non-Hispanic Whites 50+.
Both younger and older Hispanics choose Facebook as their number one app.
Hispanics ages 50-64 spend more time on Google Search, Gmail, Pandora and Google+ than those 18-49.

For more details and insights, download The New American Vanguard: Latinos 50+: Healthy, Wealthy and Wise. To view and/or download a video based on insights from this report, click here.

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About Nielsen’s Diverse Intelligence Series

In 2011, Nielsen launched the Diverse Intelligence Series, a robust portfolio of comprehensive reports which focus solely on multicultural consumers’ unique consumption and purchasing habits.The series has become an industry resource to help brands better understand and reach ethnic customers. To learn more about Nielsen’s Diverse Intelligence research series, visit www.nielsen.com/latinos.

About Nielsen

Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) is a global performance management company that provides a comprehensive understanding of what consumers Watch and Buy. Nielsen’s Watch segment provides media and advertising clients with Total Audience measurement services across all devices where content — video, audio and text — is consumed. The Buy segment offers consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers the industry’s only global view of retail performance measurement. By integrating information from its Watch and Buy segments and other data sources, Nielsen provides its clients with both world-class measurement as well as analytics that help improve performance. Nielsen, an S&P 500 company, has operations in over 100 countries that cover more than 90 percent of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.nielsen.com.

Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky Unveils Contemporary New Packaging

October 13, 2015

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Buchanan’s, the award-winning Scotch whisky, introduces new packaging for three of its four blends: Buchanan’s DeLuxe™, Buchanan’s Master™ and Buchanan’s Special Reserve™. Buchanan’s Red Seal™ will follow in 2016.

Buchanan’s is the largest premium Scotch brand in Latin America and has experienced ten-year double-digit growth in the U.S. while doubling its share over the past three years. Despite this success, the brand is updating its packaging to reflect the lifestyle of those who enjoy the brand and our modern positioning.

Founded in 1879 by James Buchanan, the whisky’s new visual identity maintains a nod to its heritage and rich history, as it propels into the future with a more contemporary look that includes cleaner labels, distinctive bottle redesigns that unify the portfolio, and bolder presentation boxes.

The new bottles reflect the brand’s distinguished premium quality and leverage its recognizable imagery. Several iconic trademarks will remain the same including the canteen shaped bottles reminiscent of the water canteens used by British soldiers in World War I, the signature red seal which represents Buchanan’s personal commitment to quality and the coat of arms meaning “Hence The Brighter Spirit” engraved on the back of the bottle to show that the high quality of product will lift the spirits of all who drink it.

“The Buchanan’s redesign reinforces the brand’s continued evolution as one of the world’s most premium Scotch whiskies,” stated Brian Cox, Director, Scotch whisky North America at Diageo. “The packaging has been updated, but Buchanan’s’ unfaltering whisky and quality remain the same. As always, we remind people to enjoy Buchanan’s in moderation and to drink responsibly.”

The new bottles will hit store shelves during the fall 2015. Buchanan’s Special Reserve 18 (SRP $75) and Buchanan’s DeLuxe (SRP $31) will begin distribution in early October and Buchanan’s Master (SRP $45) in November.

About Buchanan’s
Buchanan’s Blended Scotch Whisky is the ultimate choice for those who are making a name for themselves. The Buchanan’s brand touts more than 100 years of authentic heritage, and every bottle is a reminder of James Buchanan’s commitment to creating the finest blend. The Buchanan’s Portfolio includes four award-winning variants: Buchanan’s DeLuxe™, Buchanan’s Master™, Buchanan’s Special Reserve™ and Buchanan’s Red Seal™, all of which have been recognized in numerous international spirits competitions, making Buchanan’s one of the most awarded scotch whiskies today. For more information, visit www.BuchanansWhisky.com.

About Diageo:
Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan’s and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is a global company, with its products sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people and its brands, visit www.diageo.com. For Diageo’s global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit www.DRINKiQ.com.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

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Miami We Stand Together! We Are United For Salgar!

October 13, 2015

MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — We invite the Hispanic community, especially Colombians who reside in South Florida, to join us for “United for Salgar” hosted by the Wake Up & Arise Foundation, which seeks to raise funds for the victims of the tragic landslide in Salgar. This past May 18, a small community of farmers in the in the municipality of Salgar, in the southeastern region of the Department of Antioquia in Colombia, fell victim to the devastating force of nature. A rainstorm that began in the early hours of the morning ended in a landslide in the La Margarita village, where La Liboriana creek overflowed, causing landslides. The disaster left more than 100 dead, dozens injured and missing, and hundreds homeless.

Patricia Gómez, Founder and Executive Director of Wake up & Arise, based in South Florida, traveled to Salgar and ascertained the terrible conditions in which these families are living. Because of this, together with the former President who grew up in this region, she is calling on the residents of South Florida for solidarity, to pool their efforts and help with donations to build 30 houses in the village of La Margarita. These houses, in addition to providing shelter, will be built to rural specifications, offering economic sustainability to these families who have lost everything.

The fundraising dinner will take place next Friday, November 6 at La Scala in Miami, 905 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami, FL. 33131, starting at 6 p.m. The evening will begin with red carpet entrances, appetizers and a silent auction to raise more money for the victims. For the auction, we are pleased to have the support of Silvia Tcherassi, Camilo Villegas, Ángel Yánez, jeweler Renatta Velasquez, artist Michelle Betancourt, El Cielo by Juan Manuel Barrientos, La Fontana Ristorante Italiano, Pueblito Viejo II and many more.

The evening will continue with opening remarks by Colombian journalist Eucario Bermúdez, who will introduce the Masters of Ceremonies, Mr. Jaime Flórez, Director of Communications for the Department of Professional and Business Regulations of the State of Florida, as well as Journalist for Radio Caracol Miami, Yoli Cuello, who will be in charge of conducting the evening’s events.

The second part of the event will proceed with a dinner and a video prepared by the Foundation, which explains and recounts the tragedy experienced by the residents of Salgar as a result of the landslide. Former President and Senator of Colombia, Dr. Álvaro Uribe Vélez, will be the host for the evening, and as Principal Speaker, will tell the guests about the “La Margarita” Village project, progress made and the need to support this cause.

The evening will continue with a big party, including a mini-concert by Colombian singer/songwriter, Jorge Villamizar, accompanied by the Manolo Puerto Orchestra.

Tickets are $120 per person. For more information, please get in touch with 305.333.7353 or www.wakeupandarise.org.

We would like to thank the following sponsors: Bolivar Resto/ Lounge South Beach, Corporation Encuentro de Dirigentes del Suroeste Antioqueño, CTU Security Technology, Doral News. El Colusa, La Fontana Ristorante Italiano. Mekatos, Rumbera network 105.5 Fm, Rumbera network TV 83, TAS Taxes & Accounting Solution Corp and Wake-up Counseling Services Inc.

ABOUT WAKE UP & ARISE FOUNDATION

Wake Up & Arise is a non-profit foundation that began in South Florida in 2004. Its mission is to work toward building a healthy community together with families by providing them the tools to change the internal structure of the family in society. Wake Up & Arise also works to facilitate the fundraising for disaster victims in need of help. Wake Up & Arise is located at 8245 NW 36 Street, Unit 3, Doral, FL. 33166, T: 305 359. 3347. www.wakeupandarise.org

McDonald’s® Increases Donation To The RMHC®/HACER® National Scholarship To Half a Million Dollars Annually

October 13, 2015

OAK BROOK, Illinois, Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A strong supporter of higher education, McDonald’s® USA announced today a donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) to add a fifth RMHC®/HACER® National Scholarship to the existing four $100,000 awards, increasing its support to half a million dollars annually. With the financial support of this national scholarship, five Hispanic high school seniors will have the opportunity to make their college dreams a reality in fall 2016.

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Established in 2008, the national scholarship is awarded each year to college-bound Hispanic students by RMHC, with the exclusive support of McDonald’s Hispanic owner/operators. Since then, $3.1 million in financial assistance has been awarded to 31 students across the country.

“At RMHC, we understand the importance of education in creating life-long opportunities for students,” said J.C. Gonzalez-Mendez, president and CEO of RMHC. “This scholarship is just one way we, along with McDonald’s, are committed to helping Hispanic students reach their full potential.”

National scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. The rigorous selection process includes a completed application and interviews with a distinguished panel of judges representing academia, business, media, RMHC and McDonald’s.

“Before receiving this scholarship, it was uncertain whether I would be able to attend Stanford University,” said Gabriela Lomeli, one of four recipients of the 2014 national scholarship. “Having my college expenses taken care of allowed me to focus on my studies and experience Stanford at its fullest. I owe my incredible college experience so far to the RMHC/HACER National Scholarship for making it possible.”

In addition to one more scholarship, McDonald’s and RMHC will also be launching an alumni program designed to strengthen its support of past national scholarship recipients like Lomeli.

“The purpose of the program will be to not only connect the scholarship alumni to one another, but also to continue to offer opportunities for professional and personal growth,” said Patricia Diaz, director of U.S. Hispanic Marketing for McDonald’s USA. “We’re committed to these outstanding alumni and their success beyond the scholarship.”

The RMHC/HACER Scholarship was founded in 1985 by McDonald’s owner/operator and former educator Richard Castro after noticing increasing school dropout rates among Hispanic students due to financial difficulties. HACER, which stands for Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources, is a part of the RMHC U.S. Scholarship program, which counts on the support of McDonald’s Corporation, McDonald’s Hispanic owner/operators and the community at large.

Further demonstrating its commitment to education, McDonald’s has also partnered with the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) and CoolSpeak for the third consecutive year to present the USHLI Student Leadership Summit this fall, bringing motivational speakers and educational resources to high schools across the country.

College-bound high school seniors are encouraged to apply for the 2016 RMHC/HACER Scholarship, which includes local and national awards ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. Applications are available online at www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships from October 1, 2015 to January 20, 2016.

About McDonald’s

McDonald’s USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to more than 25 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald’s 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by businessmen and women. Customers can now log online for free at approximately 11,500 participating Wi-Fi enabled McDonald’s U.S. restaurants. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter @McDonalds and Facebook www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.

About Ronald McDonald’s House Charities

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®), a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. Through its global network of 300 Chapters in more than 63 countries and regions, its three core programs, the Ronald McDonald House®, the Ronald McDonald Family Room® and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, and millions of dollars in grants to support children’s programs worldwide, RMHC provides stability and vital resources to families so they can get and keep their children healthy and happy. All RMHC-operated and supported programs, enable family-centered care, provide a bridge to quality health care, are a vital part of the health care continuum and give children and families the time they need to heal and cope better together. For more information, visit www.rmhc.org, follow RMHC on Twitter (@RMHC), or like RMHC on Facebook (Facebook.com/RMHC Global).

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Sebastian Tonazzi
McDonald’s USA
[email protected]
630-623-8076

Natalie Asorey
BodenPR
[email protected]
305-639-6770

Jennifer Blanchard Smith
RMHC
[email protected]
858-229-7873

Siempre Mujer and The Museum of Latin American Art Host Second-Annual Day of the Dead Fundraising Gala Paying Tribute to the Memory and Music of Selena

October 13, 2015

NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Siempre Mujer, the largest Spanish-language lifestyle magazine for Latinas in the U.S., today announced that it is once again partnering with The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), the only museum in the country dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art, to host its second-annual Day of the Dead fundraiser celebrating the traditional Mexican holiday rapidly gaining popularity in America and around the world.

The ticketed event, held at MOLAA in Long Beach, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m., is open to the public. Tickets are available both online and at the door. The 2014 event raised more than $75,000, and proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction will continue to benefit MOLAA’s exhibition and art education initiatives.

Stuart A. Ashman, MOLAA’s President and CEO says, “I am so pleased to partner with Siempre Mujer on Fotos y Recuerdos, our Día de los Muertos fundraising gala, an event that supports the Museum’s educational goal of providing a rich, cultural context for our exhibitions through vibrant events and programs.”

The theme of the event, Fotos y Recuerdos celebrates the memory and enduring legacy of Selena’s music two decades after her tragic death. The museum will also display a Community Altar honoring the Tejano artist.

“Our partnership with MOLAA was a huge success last year,” says Siempre Mujer Editor-in-Chief María Cristina Marrero. “This year’s Fotos y Recuerdos gala will once again be the place to be to celebrate Day of the Dead, as we honor our unique Latino heritage, support one of the leading cultural institutions in the country, and pay tribute to one of the most talented and iconic Latinas of the past century.”

The fundraiser will also kick off MOLAA’s first-ever Day of the Dead Art & Altar Exhibition, featuring A Room of Her Own, an altar installation created by renowned author Sandra Cisneros honoring her mother, Elvira Cordero Cisneros, which was previously on display in The National Museum of American History, as well as additional altars created by local artists. Attendees will enjoy a private viewing of the exhibit, which runs through Nov. 29.

Cisneros says, “My mother was a devotee of museums, so I am thrilled that this final installation of her traveling altar will have meaningful home at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, California.”

The event is expected to attract more than 500 leaders in art, media, entertainment, politics, philanthropy and business.

Additional event highlights include:

Musical performances by Thee Commons, Boogaloo Assassins, Buyepongo, and Eastside Luv Residente D.J. Bsyde Morales.
Special guest appearances by Sandra Cisneros, the renowned author of The House on Mango Street and the upcoming A House of My Own, and Va por Ti finalist Virginia Stille.
Live painting by Los Angeles-based artist Robert Vargas.
A silent auction featuring exclusive travel, art and entertainment experiences.
Specialty cocktails and traditional Mexican cuisine with a twist.
Day of the Dead-inspired face painting.

Siempre Mujer is the Official Media Partner of the event. Additional event sponsors include Official Food Sponsor HERDEZ^® Brand, the No. 1 salsa brand in Mexico, which will be providing a bountiful spread of festive food and the face painting stations; Ancestry, which will provide access to its world class searchable database of historical records and documents through interactive, and on-site ancestor and lineage tracing; el Jimador tequila, which will be providing specialty cocktails; Korbel, which will be providing champagne; and Event Partner Mexico Tourism Board.

“Siempre Mujer is committed to helping our Latino community thrive, whether it’s through cultural events, scholarship programs or beyond,” says Siempre Mujer Associate Publisher Veronica Viviana Wilson. “We’re excited to team up again with our returning sponsors and new partners for the second year of this fun and unique program, and work together to benefit this celebrated cultural institution.”

For more information, please visit http://molaa.org/diadelosmuertosgala.aspx.

ABOUT SIEMPRE MUJER
Launched in 2005 by Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP, www.meredith.com), Siempre Mujer is the only magazine written for, by and about the modern U.S. Hispanic woman who is actualizing her goal of success. With fresh, authentic and inspiring content, Siempre Mujer has become one of the leading Spanish language women’s magazines and the Latina’s source for the things she cares about most; beauty, style, fitness, fashion, arts, culture, and career, helping her be the best woman she can be, a leader, a doer, and a role model. Siempre Mujer reaches 1.8 million readers every issue, and is published on a bi-monthly basis. SiempreMujer.com provides the latest in beauty and fashion trends, and original editorial content about relationships, current events, celebrity news and entertainment.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART (MOLAA)
The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) was founded in 1996 in Long Beach, California and serves the greater Los Angeles area. MOLAA is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art. Since its inception, MOLAA has doubled in size and continues to expand its permanent collection, ranging from works by Tamayo and Matta to Cruz-Diez, Los Carpinteros and Tunga. With its physical expansion complete, MOLAA’s focus is on strengthening its position as a multidisciplinary institution providing cross-cultural dialogue. For additional information visit: www.molaa.org |Facebook: @MuseumofLatinAmericanArt(MOLAA) | Instagram: @molaaart |Twitter: @molaa

Hand in Hand Parenting Announces Campaign to Translate New Book into Spanish

October 13, 2015

PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hand in Hand Parenting will launch a stretch goal on its successful Indiegogo campaign, which will allow Patty Wipfler’s upcoming book to be translated into Spanish, starting on Monday, October 12, 2015. http://igg.me/at/ParentingbyConnectionBook

Over 2 million parents per year access the tools of Hand in Hand Parenting, through booklets, website materials, online courses and in-person meetings. The founder of Hand in Hand Parenting is writing a book, financed though a successful $50,000 Indiegogo campaign. With the next $15,000, Hand in Hand will translate the upcoming book into Spanish, providing Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers, for the first time, a one-stop resource for deepening the connection with their children.

A close parent-child connection throughout childhood is the strongest factor in preventing social and health problems—involvement in drugs, violence, and unintended pregnancies among them. Hand in Hand furnishes powerful tools for building and repairing the parent-child connection. Giving parents the tools to lift difficulties out of their children’s lives will foster generations of emotionally and socially intelligent leaders. Skills to build human connection will make all the difference in this challenging century.

As one parent recently said, “When I discovered Hand in Hand, I had three children. Now, I have a family.” This book project will ensure English and Spanish speaking parents have easy access to the transformational tools of Hand in Hand Parenting.

Hand in Hand is a registered
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
EIN #77-0234719.

OCP invites Catholic composers to submit their music

October 13, 2015

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — OCP proudly invites all Catholic composers in the U.S. to submit a song for consideration for the V Encuentro process. The songs selected will accompany Hispanic Catholics on a three-year journey discerning the way in which the Church is responding to the Hispanic/Latinos presence and strengthen the way in which the Hispanic/Latino population responds to the Church.

The V Encuentro is a series of encounters for Hispanic/Latino ministry, convened by the bishops, asking the Hispanic/Latino leadership within the Church to raise their voices for the good of the Church. The process includes leadership development and formation, and identifies the needs of Hispanic Catholics in the United States and how to address them. The process is shared through Encuentros (gatherings) at the parish, diocesan, regional and national levels and will be articulated in a concluding document with pastoral guidelines and recommendations.

“The V Encuentro is a historic event for the Catholic Church in the U.S. I am proud, grateful and overjoyed that OCP is supporting and accompanying this important process of consultation for the good of the Hispanic/Latino communities whom we serve,” said Pedro Rubalcava, the director of Hispanic ministries.

As one of the four Padrinos supporting the V Encuentro, OCP identified a need for songs invoking the themes of Encuentro to accompany participants of the process throughout the different levels of the journey. The OCP song selection committee will select a number of songs based on set criteria e.g., songs in Spanish or fully bilingual (Spanish-English), songs that are appropriate for liturgy and theologically sound, and songs that reflect the theme of the V Encuentro will be considered. OCP will produce and publish an album containing all the selected songs.

“This is a great opportunity for people to get involved and support the Encuentro process,” said Stella Garcia, music development specialist at OCP. “The committee is very excited to listen to the submissions and can’t wait to meet the composers involved.”

Songs can be submitted October 1 through November 15, 2015 at ocp.org/v-encuentro-songwriter-opportunity. Those individuals whose songs are selected will be notified, and the songs will be announced on our website in January 2016.

For more information, please contact Estela Ferreras at [email protected] or 503.460.5349.

About OCP
Oregon Catholic Press, a not-for-profit publisher of liturgical music and worship resources based in Portland, Oregon, has been in operation for more than 90 years. Worship programs produced by OCP are used in over two-thirds of Catholic churches in the United States and are distributed worldwide. Find OCP on Facebook at Facebook.com/OCPmusic.

Media Contacts:
Estela Ferreras, 503.460.5349, [email protected]

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