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BREAKING NEWS! More than 70 Philadelphia media organizations and community groups, including PACDC, are partnering with the Every Voice, Every Vote coalition to launch journalism and civic engagement projects that connect residents to local government and track the progress of the city’s new administration! The 71 media and community organizations have been awarded a total of $2.875 million by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, which manages Every Voice, Every Vote. Philadelphians are eager for positive change, and the funding will enable partners to focus on public safety, affordable housing, sanitation, education, economic opportunities, and other issues that matter to their communities. At PACDC, we are thrilled to be involved! Grant funding ranges from $10,000 to $130,000 to support community-centered projects that will run from July 2024 through December 2025 and prioritize solutions-focused accountability reporting, civic engagement, and more through four distinct calls to action: • Be heard: Let public officials and fellow community members know our priorities — at the polls and in our neighborhoods. • Be engaged: Participate in town halls and civic engagement events to dive deep into the issues that matter most. • Be accountable: Transcend apathy and ensure public officials and communities are doing their part. • Take action: Make change in small and big ways: sign petitions, show up to public meetings, unite our neighborhoods around important issues. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gZKPgmff

Today, the Essence Music Festival of Culture™, the Global Black Economic Forum, and When We All Vote announced a collaboration to mobilize voters and bring voting to the culture this year. The initiative will launch at the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture from July 4-7, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Together, we aim to register thousands of voters, bring together 10,000 volunteers as Essence Voting Squad members, and educate one million voters on the importance of voting, what’s on the ballot, and how their vote impacts the issues they care about most. This year, more than 34 million Black Americans will be eligible to vote — and 5.7 million of these are Gen Z. We’ll ensure that Essence Voting Squad members are ready to voice their concerns on critical issues like economic justice, climate change, and gun violence prevention.

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This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're not just talking about "targeting" the Hispanic market. We're here to show you how to build real credibility—the kind that leaves an impact. For the next 31 days, our co-founder, Liel Levy, is releasing 31 videos—uno por día. These aren't just tips; these are the insights and lessons that have turned law firms into powerhouses in the Latino market. This isn't about checking a box or doing the bare mínimo. It's about reshaping how you build trust and earn your spot with the Hispanic community. If you're tired of the usual advice and ready to understand what it really takes to connect, this is it. But let’s be clear: these videos aren’t for those looking for shortcuts. They’re for firms ready to go all in, build undeniable credibility, and change the game. So, this Hispanic Heritage Month, we're skipping the surface-level talk and diving straight into what works. Click the link to get in on the action and see how your firm can earn credibility and dominate in the Hispanic market. #HispanicHeritageMonth, #HispanicHeritageMonth2024, #latinx, #latina, #latino, #lawfirmmarketing #legalmarketing 

Current news reveals that VP Harris' messaging is resonating with Young Black men from Generation Z, a promising development. Insights from the Alliance for Black Equity offer compelling polling data, potentially inspiring many in this demographic to exercise their right to vote! #diversity #journalism #advertisingandmarketing #publicrelations #mobilemarketing #contentmarketing #viraladvertising

A happy crowd finishing of the third and last day of TheWeek on this Friday afternoon. A brilliant way to kick of the weekend! Thank you so much to my wonderful colleges Ida-Marie Ronby Olsen, Valeria Guerrieri Fussinger, John Byrd and Erik Simon Vuoritie for joining TheWeek, it has been a pleasure to have the conversations with you and inspiring to hear your ideas and thoughts. I feel inspired and grateful for TheWeek because it makes LessTalkMoreAction fun and engaging instead of a dreadful, boring task. Furthermore, TheWeek points out how most change in society has usually come from "bottom-up", so from actions made by individuals like you and me. Just take the examples of the revolution taking down the king to get democracy, how women got voting rights, and how the civil rights movement in the US could take place. Back in the day, democracy, voting rights for both women and men and civil rights to all seemed completely unrealistic. These historic events were all made possible due to normal folks like you and me who rolled up their sleeves and started taking action instead of just talking. They didn't sit around passively and waiting for somebody else to do it for them. This is truly uplifting because all these historic events are good examples that change can happen rapidly within years and change up our entire society, and that it matters to act. Also as an individual. And I for sure do know, that I want to push forward the green transition by being as loud, engaging and vocal about it as possible. And I for sure want to hear your takes on things as well. Therefore I am already gonna kick of a new TheWeek ... This Sunday! Do you want to join, or do you know someone who would like to join? Then please write me a comment here below or a message. The three conversations will be online on Teams: Day 1: This Sunday, 26th of May at 14:00-14:45. You have already watched the first movie before the meeting starts. Day 2: 29th of May from 20:00-20:45. You have watched the second movie before we meet. Day 3: 4th of June from 20:00-20:45. You have watched the third movie before we meet. Please check out more about TheWeek at TheWeek.ooo

#TheConversation #youarehistoryproject Part 4 Interview with Allen Gray Partner at Zhou Brothers Art Center. Allan shares his experiences of growing up in Kansas City, shedding light on the influential figures and mentors who shaped his life. He delves into how he found his path in the arts and entertainment industry. Allan also reflects on the challenges his parents and peers faced during an era marked by segregation. He recounts the experience of being among the first black families to break racial barriers in Kansas City neighborhoods, at a time when black families were restricted from living beyond 27th and Prospect. His story is a testament to resilience and courage in the face of adversity. Who is tasked with the implementation of Block Voting and Group Economics within the Black community? Cascade Media Group’s initiative to promote block voting and group economics within the Black community, and to connect people through digital media, could have a profound impact. It’s a commendable effort to empower the community and foster constructive conversations about important issues I urge you to disseminate this information on your social media platforms if you believe these matters are crucial and will aid us in progressing towards securing a seat at the table as a community. These issues pertain to our community’s representation in the realms of economics and politics, the two domains that govern our community and determine the laws and policies affecting people of color. We are aware of the problem and invite you to take part in the solution. It is often said that one cannot solve a problem without first being able to describe it and engage in robust discussions with those affected by it. There was a time when we could do this and maintain a collective mindset, especially during the era of enforced segregation. Whether through newspapers, television, or radio, we all resided in the same neighborhoods and thus interacted with each other. Whenever we sought to implement any strategy or tactic to enhance our education system, economic system, or political system, this was communicated to the people in the community. However, post-desegregation, our lawyers, doctors, and influencers, who had been placed in better positions through education, gradually moved out of their neighborhoods. Now, to stay connected in 2024, we must consider what we can connect with. The only viable means of instant connection is through a black-owned digital media company like Cascade Media Group, where you can receive and provide information on a minute-to-minute basis. Please. Make your comments and get involved in your community. You do have a voice. Please voice it in the comment section.  

A great group of black women LEADERS stood up for an open dialogue and the inclusion of black women this week in Detroit. Recognizing that here in #Detroit it is the power of strong black women that is the undercurrent that drives business, politics, and society. Instead of the moderators and the planners of this long-awaited debate accommodating the loud cries for inclusion of showing this on live TV, and including a black female qualified journalist in a predominantly black city of Detroit, where black women AND our votes AND our engagement is critical because statistically EVERY ELECTION WE ARE THE DECIDING FACTOR …. They CANCELLED the debate scheduled for tomorrow! 😳🤔 This is the SECOND time this candidate has not debated #HillHarperForSenate And now they blame him for the cancellation of the debate? 🤨 He’s not the problem for trying to be INCLUSIVE in the conversation. Isn’t that what this is all about??? 🤔 Engaging the black and brown in the democratic process, the marginalized, the underrepresented to ensure that we all are participating in our democracy? 🤔 How are we supposed to do that if we’re not being educated by our peers & leaders in our community?🤔 And how are we being politically inclusive if our leaders are not being asked thoughtful questions by an representative group mirroring the Detroit community and in large ACCESSIBLE media formats….like TV 📺 ?🤔 The question I will consider when considering a candidate choice are these things and….WHY DID THEY NOT BOTH STAND UP FOR THE SAME THING⁉️🤔🤨

Should HBCU Presidents embrace the pivotal role of being the ultimate Public Relations champions for their institutions? Oakwood University student Matthew Dormus, incoming Mr. Oakwood, ardently advocates for this stance, particularly directed towards his university president. From recounting his own transformative college selection journey to passionately advocating for the indispensable role his generation must undertake in shaping the political landscape, this conversation promises to ignite fervent discussions among listeners, propelling the dialogue forward in their respective circles. Key takeaways from Matthew’s episode that you must check out: — Oakwood University President Leslie Pollard could better brand himself for this generation and Matthew has some tips. — The journey to college for some, starts long before they were born and in Matthew’s case influenced by Haitian and Antiguan roots, Colorism, and Hatred of Public School to name a few. — Sometimes you start college HATING the choice you made; seriously, #FreeMattyfromOU was a real thing! — Black culture is not a monolithic experience, and many Black people will feel out of place amongst their own because of it. — We need to do a better job of celebrating our wins. — Congressman from Florida, Maxwell F. is a refreshing signal to GenZ that we can and must make strong headway into politics. *All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?"* A new episode of "I Love My HBCU?" premieres every Saturday at Noon. Sit back, learn a little, love a lot and rep your HBCU. Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/ezZ6spYK #HBCUNow #StudentPerspective #CollegeJourney #PublicRelations #UniversityLeadership #GenerationZ #DiversityInEducation #BlackCulture #PoliticalEngagement #CelebratingSuccess #StudentActivism #HaitianDiaspora #AntiguanDiaspora #Colorism #InclusiveLeadership #ILoveMyHBCU #OakwoodUniversity #HuntsvilleAlabama #SeventhDayAdventist #HBCUChampions #HondaCampusAllStarChallenge #ChoirOfTheWorld #HBCUPride #HBCUExcellence #HBCULegacy #StudentAmbassador #PoliticalEngagement #YouthLeadership #HBCUCommunity #HBCURepresentation #PodcastConversation

Celebrating #Juneteenth means moving the numbers faster and further Impact for equality #BlackWomen still with mountains to climb and time is now "Even in 2024—159 years since the U.S. abolished slavery—there are still clear signs that our institutions continue to systematically undervalue Black lives and experiences, particularly those of Black women: Black women face one of the largest pay gaps of any demographic group, earning just 62 cents for every dollar paid to white men in similar roles.  Job applicants with white-sounding names get 50% more callbacks than identical job applicants with Black-sounding names." There are only two Black women CEOs in the Fortune 500.  Black women-owned businesses have grown rapidly in the United States, with the number of businesses increasing 67% from 2007 to 2012 and 50% from 2014 to 2019. Black women are also more likely to start businesses than other women, with 42% of new women-owned businesses being started by Black women compared to 10% of white women. However, Black women face many challenges, including a lack of access to capital. The capital to black women entrepreneurs is sad at c. 1%. thanks to #theBOWCollective and others like Women Business Collaborative and all our board groups pressure is on including WBC's Capital Conference. On #Boards Black women c. 4% today still. And According to a report by the Center for Corporate Governance at Syracuse University, the number of black women on Standard & Poor's 500 company boards doubled between 2016 and 2020. However, this growth rate slowed down in 2021. As of 2021, about 5.7% of S&P 500 company boards have at least one black woman director. performance.https://https://lnkd.in/eFhTaTpe?