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Celebrate Black History Month at Soul Fest in Oakland Park!

OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Feb. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Join us at Soul Fest as we honor Black History Month by celebrating the rich contributions and achievements of the African American community. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park at 4000 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, Florida.

Travel Insurance is Critical for This Wave Season as 2025 Demand for Cruise Bookings Boom

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TravelInsurance.com, the leading platform for comparing and purchasing travel insurance from global providers, makes it easier for cruisers to compare plans and find the most personalized coverage at the best price during the 2025 Wave Season. According to Cruise MarketWatch, 15 new ships with a combined passenger capacity of 38,629 are set to enter the market and are projected to facilitate a total of 33.7 million passengers by the end of 2025, representing a 4.9% increase over 2024 and a 22.4% rise compared to 2019.

Pro-Aging Influencer, Makeda Smith, Announces New Amazon Live Book Series, ‘Flying Over 50 at Any Age’

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Veteran entertainment industry publicist and wellness influencer, Makeda Smith is solidifying her commitment to ‘senior soft life’ living. The 64-year-old grandmother, who started pole dancing as a fitness hobby over 14 years ago, is expanding her pro-aging brands, the dance flow movement practice, Flying Over 50 (and online coaching portal, The Makeda Method. Makeda is launching a new book series on Amazon Live, with one of the platform’s Top Five influencers, Cyrus Webb.

80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation Marked by the Release of ‘Kalman & Leopold – Surviving Mengele’s Auschwitz,’ told in their own words

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, Jan. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On January 27, 2025, the world will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. On this historic day, author Richard K. Lowy launches “Kalman and Leopold – Surviving Mengele’s Auschwitz” (ISBN: 978-1779410092), a powerful firsthand account of resilience and survival in the face of unimaginable evil, released by Tellwell Publishing.

City of Oakland Park Hosts Annual MLK Celebration

OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Jan. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The City of Oakland Park is excited to invite the community to its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Celebration on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The festivities will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. at Wimberly Field, located at 4000 NE 3rd Avenue.

Bridging Policy and People: How Nonprofit Story Bank Preserves Stories to Inspire Action

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the nation honors the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and anticipates the transition to a new administration, the importance of amplifying the voices of those impacted by policies has never been greater. Nonprofit Story Bank is stepping forward to ensure these voices-the human stories behind the policies-are neither muffled or ignored.

Groundbreaking New Book Issues Call to Action on Racial Schism Among Black and White Women Following 2024 Election

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As Black women and White women in the United States struggle to redefine the “Sisterhood” – a bond of shared identity and collective empowerment – in the face of the clear demarcation of who voted for whom in the 2024 Presidential election, renowned author and minister Rev. Dr. A’Shellarien Addison announces the release of “This Is Not That: Black Women and White Women Breaking the Chains of Religious, Racial, and Psychological Violence in the Rise of Kamala Harris” (ISBN 979-8344040080; Desakajo Publishing).

Alliance Group Celebrates Eighth Annual Living Benefits Awareness Month This January

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., Dec. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Group is proud to announce the eighth annual Living Benefits Awareness Month (LBAM), kicking off this January with the theme, Get the Most Out of Life. The month-long campaign aims to educate consumers about the transformative value of Living Benefits life insurance, which ensures policyholders get more value from their life insurance premiums by offering powerful, free features that traditional policies lack.

Paula J. Conlon Honors the Legacy of Comanche Artist and Flute Player Doc Tate Nevaquaya in New Biography

EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ethnomusicologist and author Paula J. Conlon celebrates the life and artistic contributions of Doc Tate Nevaquaya with her new book, “Doc Tate Nevaquaya: Master Comanche Artist and Flute Player” (ISBN: 978-0228866374). Released Oct. 30, 2024 by Tellwell Publishing, this biography honors Doc Tate Nevaquaya (1932-1996), a master artist, musician, and Knowledge Keeper of the Numunu (Comanche) Nation’s traditional arts.

Iowa Author Launches New Women’s Romance-Suspense Novel, ‘I’ll Call You Mine’

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Romance and suspense novelist Sharon L. Clark ushers in a new series just in time for holiday book shoppers. On December 3, 2024, “I’ll Call You Mine” (ISBN: 979-8886533033), the first in Clark’s Enderlin Calling series hit bookshelves and is already making a buzz in the romance, workplace romance, and suspense novel categories on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major book outlets.

Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights Recognized on Newsweek’s List of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2025

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lutheran Home has been recognized on Newsweek’s prestigious list of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2025, a recognition that highlights its commitment to Grace-filled living and comprehensive care. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of compassionate care and a full spectrum of services for seniors and their families for more than 130 years.

DrBalcony App Redefines Balcony Inspections with Unparalleled Efficiency

SANTA ANA, Calif., Dec. 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a groundbreaking move for the property management and inspection industry, DrBalcony (drbalcony.com) introduces its cutting-edge app, a pioneering digital platform designed to revolutionize the balcony inspection process. This innovative tool empowers homeowners, property managers, and Homeowner Associations (HOAs) with a streamlined, intuitive experience, eliminating inefficiencies and redefining how inspections are managed.

Honoring a Legacy of Excellence Philanthropist Sandra J. Evers-Manly Establishes The Dr. John Brooks Slaughter NSBE Endowed Fund

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sandra Evers-Manly, a visionary champion of untold stories, cultural empowerment and educational opportunity, has established the Dr. John Brooks Slaughter NSBE Fund at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering, continuing her lifelong mission of breaking barriers and illuminating extraordinary legacies, the BHERC announced today.

Tenorshare AI Card Launched: New Online Free Christmas Card Maker

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Recently Tenorshare launched an AI Christmas Card Generator. “It’s a new addition to the company’s arsenal of innovative products. With our Christmas Card Creator, users can generate Christmas cards in just one click,” says a Tenorshare spokesperson. So, what are the features of Tenorshare AI Card, its pricing plans, and how to use it to generate short Christmas card messages? Let’s find out!

NY Mental Health Center Partners with Path 2 Potential to Support Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The NY Mental Health Center (NYMHC), a leading provider of teletherapy services for New York residents, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Path 2 Potential (P2P), a premier provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This collaboration will create a seamless support system for families navigating the challenges of autism, combining expert teletherapy services with specialized ABA care.

Simpson Residents Prove Impact Has No Age Limit: Celebrating Visionary Women Making a Difference

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simpson, a Pennsylvania regional retirement system, celebrates the ongoing achievements of its residents who continue to make significant impacts in their communities and beyond. Under the leadership of Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson’s President and CEO, a noted expert in the elder care field, the organization remains dedicated to its mission of enriching the lives of older adults by supporting its residents’ ambitions and facilitating their continued impact on the world, including two remarkable women residents.

Election Audit Warning to 17 North Carolina Counties

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Frank Moseley president of Unirealm Information Systems announced a warning to 17 North Carolina counties that they must perform a special audit check because statistical anomalies indicate that presidential electronic ballots with no corresponding physical ballot may have been tabulated.

Healing Spirits, Touching Lives: Lutheran Life Communities’ Christmas Appeal for Foundation’s Chaplaincy Fund

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lutheran Life Communities invites compassionate donors to support their Foundation’s Chaplaincy Fund, a critical program ensuring spiritual care and emotional support for seniors across four vibrant communities. A chaplain is a certified clergy member who provides spiritual care to people from all denominations.

Vegan high school seniors can earn college scholarships

BALTIMORE, Md., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) announced that $50,000 in college scholarship money will be awarded to graduating high school students who have promoted veganism in their schools and/or communities. Awards will include one $10,000 scholarship and six $5,000 scholarships, plus runner-up prizes.

Embrace the Warmth of Community this Holiday: Let Lutheran Home’s Move-In Service Do All the Work While You Enjoy New Beginnings

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Nov. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the holiday season approaches, Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights extends a warm invitation to seniors considering a lifestyle change as winter begins setting in and the days get shorter. Many people think they need to wait until after the holidays to explore senior living, but why wait? The holiday season is a wonderful time to make a move, as communities like Lutheran Home offer festive events and activities that help residents stay engaged, connected and surrounded by new friends.

Nadula Black Friday Best Wigs Sales And Bundles Mega Deals Are Already Here

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The annual Black Friday shopping spree is just around the corner. Nadula hair is launching its biggest discount of the whole year this Black Friday 2024, delivering exclusive wig deals and significant sitewide discounts. From November 20th to November 29th. How to choose the hair products with the biggest discounts? Nadula Hair recently released Black Friday discount information.

Honoring Paula Gallant: New Book Advocates for Change and Raises Awareness on Violence Against Women

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lynn Gallant Blackburn’s powerful new book, “For the Love of My Sister” (ISBN: 978-1779620699; Nov. 25, 2024), is now available through Tellwell Publishing.  Author Lynn Gallant Blackburn seeks to honor the memory of her sister Paula Gallant, who was tragically murdered through domestic violence in 2005.

Frodio: A New Standard for Luxury Wigs and Ponytail Extensions

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Frodio, a Los Angeles-based luxury hair brand, has officially launched, offering an innovative collection of premium wigs and ponytail extensions. Designed to combine elegance, versatility, and comfort, Frodio sets a new standard in the hairpiece industry, empowering gen z women to express their individuality effortlessly.

DermTech Revolutionizes Skincare with Advanced Microneedle Dermarollers for Beard Growth, Scar Reduction, and Wrinkle Care

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DermTech, a leader in cutting-edge skincare tools, announces its premium 0.5mm and 1.5mm microneedle derma rollers, designed for both men and women seeking effective solutions for hair and beard growth, wrinkle reduction, and scar treatment. With a focus on quality and safety, DermTech is redefining at-home skincare with its dermatologist-recommended products.

Luvme Hair Black Friday Sales: Bundles Deals and Mega Discounts

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Luvme Hair is launching its biggest sale of the year this Black Friday, delivering exclusive bundle deals and significant sitewide discounts. From November 14th to November 29th , customers can enjoy substantial savings on Luvme’s complete collection of high-quality human hair wigs and hair extensions, just in time for the holiday season.

The Evolution in Senior Care: Simpson House is Not Your Grandmother’s Nursing Home

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Nov. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simpson House recognizes Long-Term Care Awareness Month by showcasing the significant advancements in senior living that redefine traditional perceptions of nursing homes. Located in Philadelphia, Simpson House offers a vibrant community where older adults are empowered to live with dignity, independence, and joy, truly embodying the notion that it’s “not your grandmother’s typical nursing home.”

BHERC Honors Deborah Pratt, Art Sims, D Stevens, Gina Lem You Davis, Gloria Zuurveen, Lyndon Barrios & Janine Sherman Barrois at Upcoming 30th Short Film Festival, William Allen Young To Host

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) returns with their fan-favorite event, “A Great Day in Black Hollywood,” which honors ground-breaking talent, community leaders, and organizations making a difference both in Hollywood and the community. This opening celebration kicks-off their 30th Annual S.E. Manly African-American Short Film Festival (SEMAASFF).

National Collective of Home Stagers Meet REALTORS at National Association of REALTORS’ NAR NXT Event in Boston

BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The value of home staging in today’s real estate market will be emphasized by founders of The Staging Collective at NAR NXT 24 this week in Boston. Melinda Christman, Olive & Opal Interiors, St. Louis, Missouri; Patrick Furlow, Step By Stage Interiors, Lakeland, Florida; and Liz Pensiero, Liz Pensiero Staging, Stamford, Connecticut, join 15,000+ attendees for the nation’s largest event focused on building business for real estate agents and brokers.

Family Lawyer Ronique Bastine Robinson Moderates Panel on NIL at the Annual AAML Meeting

CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The annual American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers, AAML, meeting is set to take place in Chicago, IL on November 6-9, 2024. Ronique Bastine Robinson, founder of Bastine Law Group based in Stafford, Texas, will moderate a panel discussion with both sports agents, consultants, and family law attorneys.

Nesbitt Blaisdell Obituary: December 6, 1928 – September 24, 2024

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today the Blaisdell family announced the death of lifelong actor Nesbitt Blaisdell. Nesbitt was born in New York City, December 6, 1928. He was raised in Washington, D.C. and attended the Westminster School of Simsbury, CT. He graduated from Amherst College with a BA in 1951 and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He graduated from Columbia University in 1958 with an MFA in Directing.

Luvme Hair’s Wigs for Warriors Campaign Donates Premium Wigs to United Breast Cancer Foundation

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Luvme Hair, a prominent brand in the human hair wigs industry, is proud to announce a collaboration with the platinum rated United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through the Wigs for Warriors campaign, Luvme Hair has donated a collection of premium human hair wigs to support women directly impacted by breast cancer, helping them reclaim their confidence and beauty during an often-challenging journey.

Association of African American Vintners and Glancy Wine Education Foundation Partner to Expand Scholarship Opportunities

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Association of African American Vintners (AAAV) and The Glancy Wine Education Foundation are pleased to announce a collaboration designed to broaden scholarship opportunities. Starting in January 2025, the new partnership will offer AAAV members increased access to the funds necessary for advancing their professional wine education.

Network Connect Recognizes ADHD Awareness Month

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — One of Wilmington, Delaware’s leading community non-profit organizations, Network Connect, understands the importance of bringing attention to ADHD during October. “ADHD is often misunderstood, leading to stigma and isolation for those affected,” says community connector and CEO of Network Connect Cierra Hall-Hipkins.

Introducing the Loosid Marketplace: Exclusive Discounts for the Sober Community

MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Loosid, the leading sober app dedicated to building a supportive community and safe dating space for those in recovery, is excited to announce the launch of the Loosid Marketplace. This innovative initiative offers Loosid members exclusive discounts on a wide range of services and products that align with a sober lifestyle, reinforcing the message that sobriety is not the end of fun but the beginning of countless new opportunities.

BHERC to Cap-Off Another Monumental Year with 30th Annual S.E. Manly African-American Short Film Festival, Nov. 15-17, at Regal @ LA LIVE

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) President Sandra J. Evers-Manly is pleased to announce the 30th Annual S. E. Manly African American Short Film Festival (SEMAASFF), will take place November 15, 2024; and is kicking off with its historic opening event, “Great Night in Black Hollywood,” the weekend of November 15, to open the occasion’s weekend.

Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable Mobilizes Women and Youth to ‘Overload the Polls’ on First Day of Early Voting

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a powerful show of civic engagement, state and local leaders converged upon the C.T. Martin Recreation Center polling location on Tuesday for a press conference in support of “Overload the Polls,” a statewide voter mobilization effort kicking off the first day of early voting. Spearheaded by Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda (People’s Agenda), RISE, Black Youth Vote, and other advocacy organizations, the initiative rolled out in 32 counties across the state, aiming to drive a surge in voter participation.

Down Payment Resource highlights 48 Native American homebuyer assistance programs in honor of Native American Heritage Month

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, is highlighting 48 U.S. homebuyer assistance programs in 13 states that are specifically designed to support Native Americans (American Indians and Alaska Natives) in conjunction with Native American Heritage month in October.

eCaregivers Redefines Private-Pay Senior Home Care with Revolutionary Platform Empowering Families and Seniors

MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — eCaregivers is an innovative online platform connecting families with private-pay Care Providers, offering a safe, transparent, reliable, and affordable alternative to traditional caregiving agencies. Designed for both Care Seekers and Providers (companions, aides, LPNs, RNs, PTs), it provides agency-quality tools and features with potential savings of up to 50%. As eCaregivers disrupts the senior caregiving industry, it seeks strategic investors to drive growth and expand its scalable platform, reshaping the future of private-pay home care services.

Dr. Anju Mathur Revisits the Legacy of Suzanne Somers During Menopause Awareness Month with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

STUDIO CITY, Calif., Oct. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Functional medicine doctor, Dr. Anju Mathur M.D., is honoring the legacy of Suzanne Somers on the anniversary of her passing during World Menopause Awareness Month 2024 in October. Dr. Mathur, founder and medical director of Angel Longevity Medical Center, was first featured in 2014 in Somers’ New York Times best seller, “I’m Too Young for This!: The Natural Hormone Solution to Enjoy Perimenopause.” [UPDATED]

Global Environmental Leaders Kick Off Climate Week NYC at HBCU Green Fund’s Fourth Annual Climate Justice Summit

HARLEM, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Amid growing global calls for climate reparations and justice, over 350 global leaders, activists, and students convened in historic Harlem for the HBCU Green Fund’s fourth annual Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver. This event kicked off Climate Week NYC with two days of impactful discussions addressing urgent climate challenges facing marginalized communities while advancing solutions rooted in racial and economic justice.