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Spotify Honors EQUAL Global Ambassador Shakira With a Special Day Dedicated to Her Enduring Legacy: 9/21/2023 8:04:10 AM; Standing tall on the global stage as a beacon of Latin music and representation, Shakira has blessed fans with soulful lyrics over a musical journey that has spanned three decades. Beyond her musical achievements, Shakira’s impact on the worlds of culture and education have been notable. The Barranquilla, Colombia, native has healed hearts, sparked joy, evoked memories, and empowered many with songs that celebrate her Colombian and Latin identity, like “Hips Don’t Lie.” What better wa...
Boeing Commits $10 Million Toward Programs for Veterans, Military Families and Civics Education: 9/21/2023 7:52:31 AM; Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a $10 million investment in the George W. Bush Presidential Center to support its museum and Veterans and Military Families program s. “The courage, resilience and sacrifice of our veterans inspire us daily, and we are proud to stand by them during and after their military service,” said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations at Boeing. “As we enter into this new and expanded relationship with the Bush Center, we renew our pledge to h...
Hot Wheels, Volcom, and Run The Jewels Join Forces for a Legendary Collaboration: 9/21/2023 7:27:15 AM; The world of fashion, music, and collectibles collide as Hot Wheels, the iconic toy brand known for its “hot rod” die-cast cars, partners with skate, surf and snow lifestyle brand Volcom and Grammy-nominated hip-hop duo, Run The Jewels (RTJ), for an electrifying and unexpected collaboration. This unique partnership connects generations of fans, fusing the creative energies of three distinctive brands to create a one-of-a-kind collection that celebrates innovation, style, and the spirit of...
WPP launches ‘Screaming Creativity’ podcast series hosted by Chief Creative Officer Rob Reilly: 9/21/2023 2:35:40 AM; WPP announces the launch of a new video podcast series hosted by WPP’s Chief Creative Officer, Rob Reilly. Titled ‘Screaming Creativity’, the podcast will inform, entertain and inspire listeners through frank conversations on creativity in all its forms. Season one of Screaming Creativity will premiere on all leading podcast platforms. In each episode, Rob Reilly will be joined by influential leaders from across the creative industries to engage in thoughtful, candid conversations. Screa...
Nikon releases the Z f full-frame mirrorless camera: 9/20/2023 9:03:44 AM; Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the full-frame/FX-format Nikon Z f mirrorless camera for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted. The Z f is a mirrorless camera that balances a heritage design inspired by an iconic Nikon film camera with the latest in superior performance. It is equipped with a full-frame sensor and the same EXPEED 7 image-processing engine as the mirrorless flagship Nikon Z 9, enabling advanced still-image and video recording. In addition...
The San Sebastian Festival, Tabakalera and the Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola promote Kabia, an event dedicated to emerging movie talent: 9/20/2023 6:15:55 AM; The San Sebastian Festival, Tabakalera International Centre for Contemporary Culture and the Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola are promoting a new initiative focused on the men and women directors of today and tomorrow. Kabia (nest in Basque) is an event dedicated to emerging movie talent to run at two times during the day. Both the Kabia Breakfast (from 10:00 to 12:30) and Networking Kabia (from 19:00 to 23:00) will bring teams from films in the Nest section (a selection of short films by stude...
Whitney Maddox named NPR’s Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 9/20/2023 6:02:29 AM; NPR is pleased to announce that Whitney Maddox has been promoted to Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. "I am excited to be a part of shaping the company’s strategy for DE&I," said Maddox. "When I started at NPR, I had the distinct opportunity to lead a two-year focus on improving the work experience of women of color. What happened as a result of that work is one of the reasons this promotion feels like a win for all women of color at NPR. I would not be the leader I am today...
China Soong Ching Ling Foundation Partners with Tencent to Introduce “The Master Classes for Youth” in Hong Kong and Macao: 9/20/2023 6:01:01 AM; The China Soong Ching Ling Foundation and Tencent have brought The Master Classes for Youth to Hong Kong and Macao. An exchange session and launch ceremony were held on September 14 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Through the Face-to-Face with Masters and Quality Science Education on Campus series of activities, the program aims to enhance the understanding of cutting-edge technology as well as traditional culture among youth in Hong Kong and Macao. In this way, multi-dimensional exchange...
Klutch Athletics by New Balance Welcomes Will Anderson Jr. to the Roster: 9/19/2023 8:39:51 PM; Klutch Athletics by New Balance, the sportswear brand founded by Rich Paul, is proud to welcome Will Anderson Jr., the Houston Texans defensive end and third overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, as the newest ambassador for the brand. Will becomes the second American Football ambassador for both New Balance and Klutch Athletics by New Balance, joining Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young as the brands continue to integrate themselves into American Football. As the newest member...
Cross-Generational Memoir by Judith Cottingham Perkins Exhibited at the San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books 2023: 9/19/2023 5:25:08 PM; Judith Cottingham Perkins lived a relatively simple life. She spent most of her working career in retail and insurance with her husband. When they both retired, they decided to get a motorhome to embark on a series of adventurous road trips that took them across 40 states. Still, she wasn’t content with just telling that story in her recently published memoir “Life and Love Continue.” In fact, she realized that she had even more stories to tell about the lives of the many who came bef...