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2014 has been a good year for El Latino Semanal from a number of perspectives.

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The fusion of digital and print to effectively reach Hispanics.





2014 has been a good year for El Latino Semanal from a number of perspectives.


WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El Latino Digital www.ellatinodigital.com, the news and distribution site for El Latino Semanal, surpassed 4 million hits in the first year of operation. This unprecedented level of acceptance indicates that a large percentage of Hispanics now consume news and information by computers, tablets or smartphones.  

Publisher Miguel Lavin said today that the fourth quarter is expected to be the company’s best to date. He added, “This year has been a good year for El Latino Semanal from a number of perspectives. We have been able to expand our customer base substantially by initiating digital distribution of our print edition and entered into an strategic alliance with Hispanic Media Works to develop and maintain our distribution website www.ellatinodigital.com to ensure that our present expansion in distribution and readership continues.” Additionally, Lavin commented, “We have laid the ground work to expand the distribution inserts digitally. We are now capable to distribute El Latino Semanal electronically to the over 190,000 Hispanic emails in our market area.”  

Publisher Lavin concluded, “We will continue to develop new markets, new distribution modes and generate accurate data that will give our advertisers the best ROI measurement possible.”  

The Latino Semanal iconic format reflects the present market realities for print media and strikes a balance between informing the readers, giving our advertisers maximum exposure and controlling operating costs.   

About El Latino Semanl Inc: El Latino Semanal is the largest and oldest Spanish weekly in DMA 38/H28. It is the only Hispanic broadsheet publication with measured distribution and readership. It started in1976 serving 30K Hispanics. Today El Latino Semanal serves a Hispanic population approaching 500,000, as per the last census adjustment. The Latino Semanal markets to the English reluctant, the non-Hispanic whites who want to reach the Hispanics and its core community from Boca Raton to Ft Pierce. El Lattino Semanal is the minority newspaper of record. It publishes all the legal ads for the State, County and Municipalities.  

Contact: 
Jose R. Uzal, National Sales Manager 
561-310-5333 
E-mail: [email protected] 

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Safety Council Urges Families to Use Child-Safe Decorating Tips for the Holidays

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Safety Council Urges Families to Use Child-Safe Decorating Tips for the Holidays


Deck the halls safely to prevent hidden dangers


NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Decorating your home for the holidays can be one of the most enjoyable family traditions. It is a great way to brighten up the home with a festive feel and create lasting family memories for children. During the excitement and bustle of the holidays, it’s important to be mindful of potential safety hazards that can often be overlooked.

As families decorate their homes this season, The Window Covering Safety Council urges parents and caregivers to keep child safety in mind. Use these child-safe decorating tips to ensure that your home is both beautiful and safe for children this season.

  • Use only cordless window products in homes with young children. Replace older window coverings with today’s safer, cordless products.
  • Keep all window pull cords and inner lift cords out of the reach of children. Make sure that tasseled pull cords are short and continuous-loop cords are permanently anchored to the floor or wall.  Make sure cord stops are properly installed and adjusted to limit movement of inner lift cords.
  • Place your menorah or tree away from fireplaces, radiators, and portable heaters.
  • Inspect both new and old lights for broken sockets or frayed wires, and discard any damaged sets.
  • Switch off all holiday lights when your family goes to sleep or leaves the home.
  • Avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable, or that have small parts a child could choke on.
  • Always keep burning candles within sight and extinguish them before going to bed or leaving the house.
  • Do not use decorations that resemble candy or something a child would attempt to eat.
  • Keep hot food and liquids out of the reach of children.

For additional safety and holiday style tips visit the window covering safety council website at www.windowcoverings.org. Families can also visit WCSC on Facebook and Twitter to learn other valuable safety tips.

Window Covering Safety Council: The (WCSC) is a coalition of major U.S. manufacturers, importers and retailers of window coverings. The Council assists and supports its members in the industry’s ongoing efforts to encourage the use of cordless products in homes with young children, its redesign of corded products, and to support the national ANSI/WCMA standard for the safety of corded window coverings.  WCSC’s activities in no way constitute an assumption of any legal duty owed by its members or any other entity. Consumers seeking more information can visit WCSC’s website at www.windowcoverings.org.

Media Contact: Alexandra Carmichael, 212-297-2120, [email protected]

 


March of Dimes 2014 Celebration of Babies® Luncheon Raises a Record $1.1 Million for Healthier Moms & Babies

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March of Dimes 2014 Celebration of Babies® Luncheon Raises a Record $1.1 Million for Healthier Moms & Babies


LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — March of Dimes, the leading non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health, raised a record $1.1 million at their 9th annual March of Dimes Celebration of Babies: A Hollywood Luncheon ® event today at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The 2014 honorees were actor/filmmaker Elizabeth Banks, who was presented with the March of Dimes Grace Kelly Award and Elizabeth Gabler, President, Fox 2000 who was named the March of Dimes Inspiring Woman of the Year. Additionally, Dr. James Byrne and Herman L. Hedriana M.D. were honored for their medical contributions to the cause. Celebration of Babies is chaired by Jimmy Horowitz, President of Universal Pictures, and his wife Joi Horowitz, as well as producer Wyck Godfrey and his wife Mary Kerr.

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The March of Dimes Celebration of Babies event brings together and recognizes celebrities and prominent individuals in the entertainment community who are celebrating the recent birth of a child and are role models for the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies by helping moms have full-term pregnancies, with the goal that one day all babies will be born healthy.

Actor and filmmaker Elizabeth Banks received the 2014 March of Dimes Grace Kelly Award, which recognizes role-model celebrity parents who share the organization’s commitment to healthy pregnancies and families. The award was presented by actor Steve Carell.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by the March of Dimes with the Grace Kelly Award,” said Banks. “As a mother, you realize very early on when you’re holding your baby that your greatest wish for them is that they are happy and healthy. For more than 75 years, March of Dimes has been helping moms take charge of their health and helping families in the face of premature birth and birth defects. I’m proud to support March of Dimes in their ongoing commitment to healthy pregnancies and families.”

Elizabeth Gabler, President of Fox 2000, was honored as the March of Dimes 2014 Inspiring Woman of the Year for her accomplishments as a leader in the entertainment industry and as a dedicated mother.

“March of Dimes research, education, and advocacy is critical aspect of building a world of healthier mothers and babies,” said Gabler. “Each year in the United States, four million babies are born and the March of Dimes mission work has touched every single one of them. I’m thrilled to be honored as their Inspiring Woman of the Year and to represent working moms everywhere.”

Actor and March of Dimes Mission Dad Chris Pratt shared his story of prematurity with the assembled crowd and debuted a new March of Dimes informational video for which he provided the voice-over.

Jason Bateman served as master of ceremonies for the exclusive luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Other celebrities in attendance were: Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Avengers); Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything); Emily Blunt (Into the Woods); John Krasinski (The Hollars); actor/director Ron Howard; actress/singer Selena Gomez; Alyssa Milano; Phoebe Tonkin; and, Shanola Hampton (Shameless); among many others.

President of Universal Pictures Jimmy Horowitz and producer Wyck Godfrey served as Celebration of Babies event chairs, alongside their wives, Joi Horowitz and Mary Kerr.

“Honoring Elizabeth Banks and Elizabeth Gabler was a dream come true for everyone involved with Celebration of Babies and I’m thrilled March of Dimes was able to count on another year of generosity from Hollywood at this year’s luncheon,” said Horowitz. “As the parents of a premature baby, Joi and I know how vital the work of March of Dimes is and Celebration of Babies provides critical resources to continue their work on behalf of families and babies around the country.”

Godfrey added, “This year’s honorees have long-been recognized for their talent and leadership in the entertainment business, but at this March of Dimes Celebration of Babies® fundraiser we honor them for their dedication to family and community. I’m proud that our industry has been so quick to get involved in this important cause and I want to thank this year’s honorees and March of Dimes for their tireless efforts that make this special event possible.”

Event co-chairs include: Gail Berman-Masters, Megan & Peter Chernin, Jordan & John Davis, Lee Gabler, Ann & Jim Gianopulos, Max Handelman, Nina Jacobson, Billy Lazarus & Brian Bumbery, Bryan Lourd, Kelly & Ron Meyer, Amanda & Arnon Milchan, Rebecca & Hutch Parker, Karen Rosenfelt & Ken Blancato, Alissa Vradenburg & Michael Sheresky and Reese Witherspoon & Jim Toth.

Host committee members include: Amanda Anka & Jason Bateman, Lauren & Jason Blum, Catherine & Marty Bowen, Kate & Paul Brooks, Christy Callahan & Jonathan Glickman, Liza Chasin & Matthew Velkes, Laura Dern, Risa & Cyril Drabinsky, Susanna Felleman & Erik Feig, Alex & Brad Fuller, Ashley & David Kramer, Donna Langley & Ramin Shamshiri, Francis Lawrence, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Julie & Marc Platt, Lisa & PJ Shapiro, Laura & Jeff Shell, Molly Sims & Scott Stuber, Nancy Utley, Dana Walden, Shailene Woodley, Jessica Kolstad and Carrie & Bill Zotti.

March of Dimes has long-standing ties to the Hollywood community. Since its founding in 1938, supporters over the years have included Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Eddie Cantor, Grace Kelly, Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz, Johnny Carson, Sammy Davis Jr. and Louis Armstrong, to name a few.

The 9th Annual Celebration of Babies is presented by Digital Domain and Deluxe Entertainment Services Group.

About March of Dimes

Each year nearly 4,000,000 babies are born in the United States and March of Dimes touches each one of them through research, education, support, and advocacy. March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. March of Dimes was founded in 1938 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to combat polio and resulted in the development of the polio vaccine in 1954. March of Dimes is one of a select few non-profit organizations to find a solution for its original mission.


Accessibility of English-language Proficiency Tests for English Learners and English Learners with Disabilities

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Accessibility of English-language Proficiency Tests for English Learners and English Learners with Disabilities


PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the English-learner population continues to increase in number and diversity in the U.S., the challenge and importance of assessing all students, including students with disabilities, increases as well. A new white paper from Educational Testing Service (ETS) explores issues of accessibility for English learners with disabilities, including test design, delivery, uses in high-stakes accountability and the need for additional research.

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Conceptualizing Accessibility for English Language Proficiency Assessments was written by Danielle Guzman-Orth and Cara Laitusis of ETS, in collaboration with Martha Thurlow and Laurene Christensen of the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) at the University of Minnesota. 

“Assessing English-language proficiency (ELP) is a complicated task given the heterogeneity of that population,” says Stephen Lazer, Vice President of Student and Teacher Assessments at ETS. “This white paper discusses these issues and research considerations to improve the ELP testing experience for all users.” 

Nearly every state in the United States has felt the impact of the increasing numbers of English learners (ELs). In 2010, nearly 10 percent of students attending elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. were ELs. In that same year, the number of ELs with disabilities served through an individualized education program ranged from 0 percent in some states up to 31 percent.

The paper is particularly timely given the current mandates from the U.S. Department of Education that explicitly require that ELs with disabilities be included in the general or alternate ELP assessments without exception. 

The authors note that attention to accessibility at the early stages of test development and throughout that process can help minimize the effects of construct-irrelevant variance. In their review of current test accessibility and accommodations practice, they identify challenges common to both computer- and paper-based testing; assessing first-time and young test takers; and assessing English learners with disabilities. Specifically, they reference disabilities such as visual and hearing impairments; speech/language impairment; learning disability; autism spectrum disorder; and intellectual disability.

Under the broad category of technology innovations and accessibility, the authors reference the challenges of young test takers and technology novices; handwriting versus keyboarding skills; and computer access and familiarity. They also discuss how administering assessments by computer can provide opportunities for a more standardized approach to delivering student accommodations.

“Accessibility is for all test takers,” says Guzman-Orth, Associate Research Scientist at ETS. “Many of the challenges discussed in this paper apply to ELs with disabilities, as well as the entire range of the K–12 EL population. Students taking ELP assessments can be young kindergarteners or late-arrivals with limited formal educational experiences, so there is a need to broaden the definition of accessibility to include young and first-time test takers including technology novices. And, because of the heterogeneity of this EL population, including ELs with disabilities, it is very important to pay thoughtful attention to defining the construct the assessment is intended to measure and the purposes that the scores are to be used for.”

“We’re seeing the diverse population of English learners increasingly includes those who have disabilities,” adds Thurlow, NCEO Director. “Ensuring appropriate access and accommodations for these students is critical to obtaining valid assessment results.” Christensen, Research Associate at NCEO, says “our paper endorses taking an individualized approach to addressing the diverse needs of students taking an ELP assessment.”

“In our paper, we also raise the need to reconcile the tension between assessment innovations to better measure ELP and the need to be accessible for a wide range of test takers, as required for federal accountability purposes,” explains Laitusis, a Research Director at ETS. “These innovations must include accessibility and accommodations experts from the beginning to identify the challenges and paths to resolution to ensure the assessment innovation can be accessible to all students.”

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, the GRE® tests and The Praxis Series® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

About NCEO 
The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) was established in 1990 to provide national leadership in designing and building educational assessments and accountability systems that appropriately monitor educational results for all students, including students with disabilities and English learners. Since its establishment, NCEO has been working with states and federal agencies to identify important outcomes of education for students with disabilities; examining the participation of students in national and state assessments, including the use of accommodations and alternate assessments; evaluating national and state practices in reporting assessment information on students with disabilities; bridging general education, special education, and other systems as they work to increase accountability for results of education for all students; and conducting directed research in the area of assessment and accountability.


The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Releases Findings of its 2014 HACR Corporate Inclusion Index

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The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Releases Findings of its 2014 HACR Corporate Inclusion Index

Findings indicate a commitment to diversity, although Hispanic representation in the upper levels of Corporate America is still lagging


WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), one of the nation’s leading Hispanic advocacy organizations, released today the results of its 2014 HACR Corporate Inclusion Index (HACR CII). The HACR CII is a component of HACR’s Corporate Accountability Strategy and measures Hispanic inclusion at Fortune 100 companies and HACR Corporate Member companies. The results of the 2014 HACR CII indicate more than 25 percent of this year’s returning participants have improved their rating from 2013, which reflects a commitment to diversity and Hispanic inclusion.

Since 2009, the HACR CII has tracked trends in Corporate America in four areas: Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy and Governance. HACR focuses on these four areas of corporate social responsibility and market reciprocity to measure the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America. HACR’s mission is to advance inclusion to a level commensurate with the economic contributions of Hispanics in the United States, currently the nation’s fastest growing consumer segment.

Key highlights from this survey include:

  • Hispanics comprise an average of nearly 14% of the total reported employee base in Corporate America.
  • Hispanics are still more likely to be found in non-exempt positions within Corporate America.
  • On average, participants reported directing slightly more than 1% of total procurement spend to Hispanic-owned businesses.
  • Average total charitable contributions made by participants in 2014 equaled $81,634,125 while average total contributions to Hispanic-led and community organizations amounted to only $5,195,119.
  • Hispanics held just over 6% of board seats amongst the participating companies, which is higher than the average within the Fortune 500, but is still considered low.

The HACR CII is conducted annually by the HACR Research Institute, led by Dr. Lisette Garcia. The Institute is devoted to objective research, analysis and publication of Hispanic-related issues in Corporate America. “On behalf of HACR’s Board of Directors, we congratulate all of this year’s HACR CII participants for their commitment to Hispanic inclusion,” said Dr. Lisette M. Garcia, director of the HACR Research Institute. “Forward thinking companies such as these recognize the importance of using data and analytics to identify gaps which can be used to help frame strategic plans to impact change and keep up with the demands of the ever changing diverse marketplace.”

The complete 2014 HACR Corporate Inclusion Index can be found on HACR’s website, www.hacr.org.

About the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility
Founded in 1986, the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) is one of the most influential advocacy organizations in the nation representing 16 national Hispanic organizations in the United States and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to advance the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America at a level commensurate with our economic contributions. To that end, HACR focuses on four areas of corporate social responsibility and market reciprocity: Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy, and Governance.

Media Contact:
Karina Gutierrez
[email protected]
786-347-4743

HACR Contact:
Dr. Lisette M. Garcia
[email protected]
202-682-4012

 


(Español) La embajadora Estadounidense en Uruguay se Unirá al Grupo de Arbitraje Internacional y de la Práctica Latinoamericana de Chadbourne

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Agencies Unite to Increase Economic Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses

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Agencies Unite to Increase Economic Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses


WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at increasing referrals between the two entities and ultimately increasing economic opportunities for minority-owned businesses.

“This partnership provides a great opportunity to help more of our nation’s minority business enterprises advance through increased access to capital,” said MBDA National Director Alejandra Y. Castillo. “It is significant to join with an organization that believes in the power and importance of helping small and minority businesses navigate through capital hurdles so that they can equally compete and have chances at long-term success.  It also supports our continued effort in helping to grow, transform and diversify our minority business community.” 

MBDA maintains a national network of 44 Business Centers equipped with specialists that help the nation’s minority-owned firms grow through access to capital, contracts, and new markets. ICIC is a nonprofit research and strategy organization that aims to strengthen inner city economies by providing businesses, governments and investors with comprehensive and actionable information in the field about urban market opportunities. Through their Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program, they help small businesses in economically distressed areas access capital, achieve sustainable growth, and provide a forum to connect directly with debt and equity providers.

“We are excited to execute the MOU and continue our work together to help minority-owned businesses reach their full potential,” said Hyacinth Vassell, Director, Inner City Capital Connection (ICCC) of ICIC. “The ICCC program is well positioned to help minority-owned businesses build capacity and access the capital needed to grow and create jobs in America’s inner cities.

A major provision of the MOU includes establishing a referral system whereby ICIC will refer minority-owned businesses to the MBDA Business Center network for business development assistance and technical support. Likewise, the MBDA Business Centers will nominate and refer clients to ICCC for training, education, on the opportunities and program they offer.

About the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
MBDA, www.mbda.gov, is the only Federal agency dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority-owned businesses. Our programs and services better equip minority-owned firms to create jobs, build scale and capacity, increase revenues and expand regionally, nationally and internationally. Services are provided through a network of MBDA Business Centers. After 45 years of service, MBDA continues to be a dedicated strategic partner to all U.S. minority-owned businesses, committed to providing programs and services that build size, scale and capacity through access to capital, contracts and markets.  Follow us on Twitter @usmbda.

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School professor Michael E. Porter. ICIC’s mission is to promote economic prosperity in America’s inner cities through private sector engagement that leads to jobs, income and wealth creation for local residents. ICIC brings together business and civic leaders to drive innovation and action, transform thinking and accelerate inner city business growth and investment. www.icic.org

Inner City Capital Connections
Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) is a national program that helps small businesses in economically distressed areas access capital, achieve sustainable growth, and connect with debt and equity providers. Executive education seminars, provided by top-tier professors from leading entrepreneurship institutions, offer participants an immersion experience in practical skills ranging from talent management and entrepreneurial finance to marketing and investor pitch presentations. Participant executives are also matched for intensive coaching sessions with high-profile capital investors, provided through an exclusive portfolio with our partners.

Follow us at @iccc_icic or iccapitalconnections.org

Contact: MBDA Public Affairs
Phone: (202) 482-1375
Fax: (202) 482-5117
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mbda.gov

 


L’Oreal Paris’ Ninth Annual Women of Worth Celebration Recognizes 10 Exceptional Women; Phyllis Sudman Named 2014 National Honoree

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L’Oreal Paris’ Ninth Annual Women of Worth Celebration Recognizes 10 Exceptional Women; Phyllis Sudman Named 2014 National Honoree

L’Oreal Paris Leading Ladies Blake Lively, Julianne Moore, Diane Keaton, Eva Longoria,
Andie MacDowell and Aimee Mullins Joined Special Guests Hoda Kotb, Mika Brzezinski
and Mary Alice Stephenson to Honor 2014 Women of Worth


NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — L’Oreal Paris honored 10 women for their extraordinary contributions to their communities at the ninth annual Women of Worth celebration Tuesday night and recognized Phyllis Sudman, co-founder of Simon’s Fund, as the 2014 Women of Worth National Honoree. Inspired by L’Oreal Paris’ iconic brand philosophy, “Because You’re Worth It,” the Women of Worth program shines a spotlight on women making a beautiful difference in the world through volunteerism.

(L-R) 2014 L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Honorees Jenny Williamson, Rachel R. Jackson-Bramwell, Stephanie Decker, Shaaron Funderburk, Corinne Cannon, Phyllis Sudman, Brittany Wenger, Audra Dipadova Wilford, Deborah Snyder (Front) Mary K. Hoodhood at Women of Worth celebration at The Pierre on December 2, 2014 in New York City.

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Thought leaders, celebrities and leading female executives from a variety of industries convened at The Pierre in New York City to hear and share the incredible stories of these inspiring women. This year’s star-studded celebration featured special presentations from L’Oreal Paris ambassadors Blake Lively, Julianne Moore, Diane Keaton, Eva Longoria, Andie MacDowell and Aimee Mullins. Hoda Kotb, Mika Brzezinski, Mary Alice Stephenson and 2013 Women of Worth Lauren Book and Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis were also in attendance to pay tribute to the 2014 Women of Worth honorees.

United in their relentless approach to tackling some of society’s most pressing issues, the 10 newest Women of Worth are pushing boundaries by pursuing their passions to accomplish extraordinary feats and bring about important change. From providing diapers to low-income families, to housing young girls rescued from human trafficking, the 2014 honorees were welcomed into an esteemed community of 80 Women of Worth alumnae from the past nine years. 

Each Women of Worth honoree received $10,000 and was chosen following a rigorous nomination process led by L’Oreal Paris and the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, Points of Light. The 2014 Women of Worth National Honoree, Simon’s Fund co-founder Phyllis Sudman, was awarded an additional $25,000 after receiving thousands of public votes via L’Oreal Paris’ social channels and website in support of her efforts to educate people about the conditions that lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death in young children and athletes. Sudman created the organization after she tragically lost her three-month-old son, Simon, and she has been on a mission ever since to check hearts and save lives.

“Every year at this event I am humbled by the unwavering determination, commitment and strength of our Women of Worth honorees.  These women are making a difference and are incredible role models for us all,” said L’Oreal Paris President, Karen T. Fondu. “We are committed to bringing the stories of all of our Women of Worth – past and present – to new audiences with the vision of inspiring even more women to follow their passion and make an impact.”

“I am truly grateful to be chosen as one of this year’s Women of Worth and to be voted the National Honoree,” said Phyllis Sudman, co-founder of Simon’s Fund and Pennsylvania resident. “This recognition is important on many levels; it validates Simon’s Fund and our work as we educate even more people to help save lives, and it demonstrates that when we focus on helping others, we can make a difference in the world.”

2014 WOMEN OF WORTH HONOREES 
This year’s honorees support a wide range of important causes and projects, created through adversity and meaningful life experiences.

  • Corinne Cannon – Washington, D.C.; Founder and Executive Director, DC Diaper Bank, a nonprofit organization which has distributed over 1 million diapers to mothers in poverty to help reduce maternal stress, founded after Cannon’s own experience as a new mother showed her that even with a strong network of support, stress can affect parents in many ways.
  • Stephanie Decker – Sellersburg, Ind.; Founder, The Stephanie Decker Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps children with prosthetics engage in sports and provides access to leading-edge prosthetics to those who need them, created after Decker lost both of her legs protecting her young children from the destructive forces of a tornado.
  • Shaaron Funderburk – Gastonia, N.C.; Founder, Off the Streets Program (OTSP) and OTSP Transitional House, a nonprofit organization providing a home and support for women recovering from drug addiction and homelessness, created following Funderburk’s own recovery.
  • Mary K. Hoodhood – Grand Rapids, Mich.; Founder, Director, Kids’ Food Basket, the largest childhood anti-hunger organization in Michigan which helps underserved children. Despite being quadriplegic, Hoodhood was determined not to let her disability hold her back from helping others and has thus dedicated her time to giving back.
  • Rachel R. Jackson-Bramwell – St. Clair County, Ill.; Founder and Executive Director, Project Compassion and Compassionate Resources Center, a nonprofit that provides support for the St. Clair County and Greater St. Louis-areas homeless and low-income women and children, often overlooked by government services.
  • Deborah Snyder – Alexandria, Va.; President and CEO, Operation Renewed Hope Foundation, a nonprofit that helps to eliminate homelessness among veterans, created after Snyder’s retirement from the U.S. Army as a Lt. Colonel and helicopter pilot.
  • Phyllis Sudman (2014 National Honoree) – Plymouth Meeting, Pa.; Co-founder, Simon’s Fund, which raises awareness of the warning signs and conditions that lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death in children.
  • Brittany Wenger – Bradenton, Fla.; Duke University student and aspiring pediatric oncologist who invented Cloud4Cancer, a computer program that uses artificial intelligence and test results to diagnose breast cancer with 99 percent accuracy, driven by a young family member’s battle with the disease.
  • Audra DiPadova Wilford – Santa Ana, Calif.; Founder, MaxLove Project, a nonprofit organization that empowers families fighting childhood cancers and life-threatening conditions with whole-body wellness resources, education and research, founded after Wilford’s son Max was diagnosed with brain cancer at age four.
  • Jenny Williamson – Granite Bay, Calif.; Founder and CEO, Courage Worldwide, an international nonprofit volunteer organization building homes for children rescued out of sex trafficking.


WOMEN OF WORTH PROGRAM
Now in its ninth year, the program has recognized 90 incredible women for embodying the spirit of the L’Oreal Paris brand, through commitment to their communities, selflessness and drive to make a difference in the world.

To learn more about the program and this year’s Women of Worth visit WomenofWorth.com, and L’Oreal Paris on Facebook (www.facebook.com/lorealparis) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/lorealparisusa). Follow the conversation using the hashtag #WomenofWorth.

ABOUT L’OREAL PARIS
The L’Oreal Paris division of L’Oreal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care company that combines the latest technology with the highest in quality for the ultimate in luxury beauty at mass. The L’Oreal Paris brand encompasses the four major beauty categories – hair color, haircare, skincare and cosmetics – and includes such well-known brands as Preference, Excellence, Feria and Healthy Look hair color; Advanced Haircare, Advanced Hairstyle, Elnett Satin Hairspray, EverPure, EverStrong, EverSleek, EverCreme, EverStyle, EverCurl and L’Oreal Paris Kids hair care; Advanced Suncare, Youth Code, Revitalift, Age Perfect, Ideal Clean, Ideal Moisture, Sublime Bronze and Men’s Expert skincare; and the Colour Riche, True Match, Infallible, Visible Lift and MAGIC cosmetics collections, along with a portfolio of mascara including Voluminous, Double Extend and Telescopic among many others. For more information on L’Oreal Paris and its brands, and to receive personalized beauty advice, expert tips and exclusive beauty content 24-7 (wherever you may be), check out www.lorealparisusa.com.

L'Oreal Paris ambassadors, Eva Longoria, Julianne Moore, Andie MacDowell, Aimee Mullins and Diane Keaton, attend the ninth annual L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth celebration at The Pierre on December 2, 2014 in New York City.

 

Phyllis Sudman, L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth National Honoree, co-founder of Simon's Fund, raising awareness for sudden childhood cardiac arrest

 

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Watch “Terra Live Music In Concert” Performance Featuring Luis Fonsi, J Balvin, Juan Magan And Pablo Lopez, Presented By Sprint

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Luis Fonsi Enamors “Terra Live Music” Fans with Sensational Performance





Watch “Terra Live Music In Concert” Performance Featuring Luis Fonsi, J Balvin, Juan Magan And Pablo Lopez, Presented By Sprint


MIAMI, Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Terra hosted the ultimate concert headlined by Latin GRAMMY® winner Luis Fonsi in the latest “Terra Live Music in Concert” presented by Sprint. The mega concert features 3 of the most talented voices in Latin entertainment including urban music sensation J Balvin, internationally renowned artist/DJ/producer Juan Magan and Spanish pop sensation, Pablo Lopez. The concert, exclusively offered to Terra’s audience, can be viewed at www.Terra.com.

To view the performances by artist, please click on their name below.

“It was an honor to be a part of such a special week of Latin music and be able to share the performances of some of our favorite artists through ‘Terra Live Music in Concert’,” said Ingrid Otero, Director of Programming for Terra in the United States. “The performances by Luis Fonsi, J Balvin, Juan Magan and Pablo Lopez in Las Vegas were incredible and truly made the Terra stage shine.”

Earning the title as the “Leader of the New Generation of Latin Music,” Luis Fonsi boasts an incredible 17-year-career as a musician, songwriter and producer, winning a Latin GRAMMY for “Song of the Year” for his hit single “Aqui Estoy Yo,” 13 Premios Juventud Awards, five Latin Billboard Awards, eight Premio lo Nuestro Awards, among others. Fonsi‘s repertoire included all of his greatest hits that have gained him platinum and gold record sales across Europe, South and Central America, as well as the new songs from his latest album, “8,” featuring “Llegaste Tu”, a duet with superstar Juan Luis Guerra, including “Corazon En La Maleta” and “Que Quieres De Mi,”among others.

Latin GRAMMY award nominated emcee/singer, J Balvin, who burst onto the music scene with his critically acclaimed debut album, La Familia, and has become one of the most promising new talents in urban music joined Luis Fonsi and the rest of celebrity line-up. Balvin is familiar to “Terra Live Music” having performed on the “Terra Live Music in Studio” stage this past June. Fresh off of his North American tour alongside Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull, the Colombian enticed fans with an urban pop experience with hits that included multi-platinum breakthrough single, “6AM” and current chart-topping single “Ay Vamos.”

Juan Magan, internationally renowned DJ and creator of the “electro Latino” movement, is one of the most successful Spanish artists of recent times; over 100 concerts around the world,  1 million in attendance, currently has the #1 song in downloads, streams and views with his new single – “Si No te Quisiera”.  Juan Magan showcased his unique style dance and Latin music including 2013’s most streamed and downloaded song in Spain “Mal de Amores”.  On the other spectrum of the musical wheel, Pablo Lopez brought the romantic sounds of his native Malaga.  His debut album went gold in his Native Spain and has had a series of #1 tracks – including “Vi” and “Mi Casa”. Pablo Lopez enamored everyone with soulful interpretations of his Latin Grammy nominated album Once Historias y Un Piano. 

These four artists have revolutionized the Latin music genre with their unique sounds. Fusing together the rhythms of Latin pop, Reggaeton, EDM and Electro Latino into a sensational concert experience, Terra has found the most fitting way to celebrate its 15-year anniversary on the stage that started it all: “Terra Live Music”.

Fans can enjoy the #TerraLiveMusic performance with @LuisFonsi, @JBALVIN, @JuanMagan, and @PabloLopezMusic as they experience the incredible concert all over again … Let @TerraMusicaUS know what you think about the event! Thank you @Sprintlatino for helping us put on another great Terra event #MexicoYMas500.

The unforgettable night can be enjoyed by fans around the world exclusively on www.Terra.com.

ABOUT TERRA

Created in 1999, Terra is the leading digital content producer in Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries, reaching a monthly audience of over 100 million people. Terra reaches users through editorial content and is a pioneer in sports and entertainment live transmissions – from live concerts performed by artists like Paul McCartney, U2, Alejandro Sanz, Juanes and Kings of Leon, to all European League and championship matches as well as the Olympic Games. Terra’s content is offered in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese in 19 countries across the United States, Latin America and Europe, through multiple screens – computers, tablets and smartphones. Led by the Global CEO, Paulo Castro, Terra’s headquarters are in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the company has offices in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Spain and the United States.

Terra has just launched a new responsive layout providing an innovative content and advertising delivery with the objective to simplify user’s lives and allowing advertisers to reach consumers in a whole new way.  

“Terra. Your World, Simplified.” Visit the New Terra at www.Terra.com or click here for more information on “Terra Live Music”.

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company with wholly owned operations in 60 territories. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry’s leading global music publishing operation.

Universal Music Group’s record labels include A&M/Octone, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Interscope Records, Island Records, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Universal Music Latino, Universal Republic and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalogue of music in the industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world’s most popular artists and their recordings. UMG’s catalogue is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes Global Digital Business, its new media and technologies division and Bravado, its merchandising company.

Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.

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Charles S. Coffey, O.C. to receive inaugural G. Raymond Chang Award at the sixth annual University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Gala March 28, 2015

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Charles S. Coffey, O.C. to receive inaugural G. Raymond Chang Award at the sixth annual University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Gala March 28, 2015


TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – The University of the West Indies today announced that Mr. Charles S. Coffey, O.C., will be honoured as the inaugural recipient of the G. Raymond Chang Award at the sixth annual The University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Gala on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto.

The G. Raymond Chang Award has been established to honour outstanding individuals who exemplify the leadership and ideals of G. Raymond Chang, O.C., O.J. (1948-2014). Mr. Chang was a recognized outstanding business leader and philanthropist who embodied great humility and commitment to his fellow persons. Chang, who passed away in July 2014, was the Gala’s patron for the past five years.

The UWI Toronto Gala is proud to also award and celebrate other outstanding community leaders for 2015:

Justice Juanita Westmoreland-Traoré, O.Q. is the recipient of the Luminary Award, which is given to people of Caribbean Heritage who are outstanding achievers on an international scale in their respective fields or people who have brought to prominence issues which affect the Caribbean.

She is the first Black judge appointed in the history of Québec. She also holds the distinction of being the first Black dean of a Canadian law school (University of Windsor). A trailblazer in social justice and the first black woman to teach law, at the University of Montreal and at the University of Quebec at Montreal.

The Chancellor’s Award is given to Canadian organizations which have contributed significantly to The University of the West Indies and/or the Caribbean or outstanding organizations owned by people of Caribbean Heritage.

The 2015 honourees are Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival and George Brown College.

The Scotiabank Toronto Carnival is an expression of Toronto’s multicultural and multiracial society. In its 46th year it has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America. An increasing number of attendees and participants come from the U.S., and overseas. Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts.

Since its founding in 1967, George Brown College has evolved to support the labour needs of a variety of key economic sectors. With three main campuses and several other downtown locations, its alumni serve every major industry in Canada. From the Jamaica Project to the Nine Miles of Smiles initiative, George Brown College has played an influential role in education and health care across parts of the Caribbean.

The Vice Chancellor’s Award is given to people of Caribbean Heritage who have gone on to make significant contributions within their organizations and communities. The 2015 honourees are:

  • Mr. Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the world renowned Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). He is also a Film Programmer, Film Critic, and modern day cultural philosopher. As he travels the world searching for the films that emote, transform and create discourse, he remains a respected leader in his community, lover of all cultures.
  • Dr. Catherine Chandler-Crichlow, a University of the West Indies alumnus and Executive Director of the Centre of Excellence in Financial Services Education (COE). Dr. Chandler-Crichlow has over three decades of talent development experience specializing in the areas of executive and leadership development, curriculum development and implementation, technology-mediated distance learning and program evaluation.

The University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Gala benefits the University’s Scholarship Fund, that, to date, has awarded almost 200 scholarships. The Patron of the sixth annual Gala will be The Chang Family, with Dr. Sheldon Levy, President and Vice Chancellor, Ryerson University and Dr. Herbert Ho Ping Kong, Co-founder, Centre for Excellence for Education and Practice as acting Co-chairs.

For tickets please order using the online form at www.uwitorontogala.com, or by calling 416-214-7848 or by emailing [email protected].

The University of the West Indies was established in 1948 as a College of the University of London. It achieved full university status in 1962. Today it is the only pan-Caribbean tertiary level institution offering a wide array of diverse and accredited programmes to 45,000 students throughout the region, with campuses in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Anguilla, Antigua, The Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Turks and Caicos.


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