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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Lighting Up The Sky To remember 6 Million Lost for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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“We at Mosaic Marketing are particularly proud of our comprehensive digital marketing campaign to promote this event. We have utilized a dynamic website, engaging social media platforms, and visually impactful digital billboards to effectively communicate our message to millions. A notable example is our digital ad for the billboard at the east entrance to I95 and I91, running throughout January, informing millions of drivers about the landmarks lighting up yellow in our community to commemorate this day of Holocaust memory,” Canosa observed.

BRANFORD, Conn., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — “As we take down our holiday lights, let’s get ready to spot the many New Haven area landmarks which will be turning on yellow lights on January 27,” observed Al Canosa, Managing Director of Mosaic Marketing located in Branford, CT.

“I am excited as we join landmarks like Niagara Falls, the Empire State Building, and the Cuomo Bridge, lighting up our buildings for International Holocaust Remembrance Day,” continued Canosa.

January 27 has been designated by the United Nations as the annual date to pause and reflect on the Holocaust and its lessons for our world. Between 1939 and 1945, the Nazi government of Germany methodically persecuted and murdered over six million Jewish men, women, children, and infants with a single goal: Eradicate all Jews in the world. That murder is called “the Holocaust”.

“We at Mosaic Marketing are particularly proud of our comprehensive digital marketing campaign to promote this event. We have utilized a dynamic website, engaging social media platforms, and visually impactful digital billboards to effectively communicate our message to millions. A notable example is our digital ad for the billboard at the east entrance to I95 and I91, running throughout January, informing millions of drivers about the landmarks lighting up yellow in our community to commemorate this day of Holocaust memory,” Canosa observed.

Why yellow?

“During the Holocaust, the German Nazis and their allies forced Jews to wear yellow stars of David on their clothing, marking them as ‘the other’, ” observed Doris Zelinsky, President of Greater New Haven Holocaust Memory (GNHHM) and the daughter of two Holocaust survivors.

“Yellow lights remind us of these yellow stars, the beginning of what became the systematic torture and murder of six million people simply because they were Jewish. The color yellow highlights how slippery the slide of hate can be,” Zelinsky added.

Greater New Haven Holocaust Memory is a nonprofit that cares for the New Haven Memorial and uses its story to bring forward the searing lessons of the Holocaust.

“Lessons from nearly eighty years ago are lessons that remain so apt for our times,” Zelinsky emphasized.

“Our Memorial was the first built on public land in the United States. This unique legacy gives us a special obligation in New Haven. That’s why we will light up our landmarks with bright yellow lights on January 27, continuing the strong tradition of the Memorial’s founders for our community to both remember and learn,” Zelinsky explained.

Canosa enumerated the area participants who will light up with yellow lights on January 27: Branford Town Hall, the Branford James Blackstone Memorial Library, New Haven City Hall, the “Fusco building” at 555 Long Wharf, the Towers on Tower Lane, Union Train Station, the Temple Street Garage, the Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale, 205 Church Street, Orange Town Hall, Guilford Town Hall and Or Shalom Synagogue.

“We are thankful to our participating landmarks,” Zelinsky added. “And we stand proud with them on January 27, 2024, as the first community outside New York State to light major landmarks yellow on International Holocaust Remembrance Day,” Zelinsky concluded.

Canosa and Zelinsky encouraged us to look up at these landmarks on January 27, to take in these shining yellow lights across our community, to pause, and to reconfirm our responsibilities to blunt the dangers of intolerance and the perils of hate.

Media Contact

ALBERT ANTHONY CANOSA, MOSAIC PRINTING, SIGNAGE AND MARKETING SERVICES, 1 203-483-4598 308, [email protected], https://www.marketingnearme.biz/

Doris, Zelinsky, 1 203-483-4598 308, Doris.zelinsky@gmail.com

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Society: Christianity

TeamFirst Women’s Fantasy Camp at The Berkshire Soccer Academy

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Mia Hamm added, “In the heart of every player lies a dream, and at TeamFirst, we strive to turn those dreams into reality. This adult camp is about more than soccer. It’s about building common bonds with women who love the game as much as we do. We can’t wait to enjoy this experience with those who grew up alongside us, and to share the power of dreaming big.”

Registration opens on January 15, 2024. Female players and fans, 21 and over, and of all abilities are welcome to enjoy the experience.

For detailed information on registration, pricing, and the schedule of activities, visit the Berkshire Soccer Academy website at https://berkshiresocceracademy.com/teamfirst/.

About The Berkshire Soccer Academy: The Berkshire Soccer Academy is a world-class facility that offers a range of soccer programs and camps for various age groups and skill levels. Located in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts, the Academy is committed to providing an exceptional soccer experience in a supportive and empowering environment.

About TeamFirst Soccer Academy: Founded by Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, and Tisha Venturini Hoch, TeamFirst is dedicated to providing young soccer players with exceptional opportunities to grow both as individual players and as part of a team. TeamFirst offers camps and clinics throughout the country. For the past ten summers, it has provided all of the training for a five-day overnight camp at the Berkshire Soccer Academy. For more detailed information, visit TeamFirst Soccer Academy.

About Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly and Tisha Venturini Hoch

Mia Hamm joined the U.S. Women’s National Team in 1987 and played for 17 years. She was named FIFA’s “World Player of the Year” in 2001 and 2002. Hamm won here first World Cup in 1991 at age 19. Five years later, she and her teammates secured the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Hamm was Soccer USA’s Player of the Year from 1994 through 1998 and was named MVP of the 1995 Women’s World Cup. She retired in 2004 after helping her team win gold at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Kristine Lilly is the world’s all-time international caps leader, having played 352 games for the United States between 1987 and 2010. She was a three-time U.S. Soccer Player of the Year (1993, 2005, 2006). She left the game in 2011 as the second-leading goal-scorer and assist-maker in U.S. team history. Her career included winning two of the five FIFA Women’s World Cups in which she played, and she was part of Olympic teams that earned two gold and one silver medal.

Tisha Venturini Hoch was a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team from 1992 – 2000. She played in the 1995 and 1999 World Cups and the 1996 Summer Olympics. During those tournaments, she played 13 matches and scored 7 goals. Venturini Hoch represented the United States in 132 international matches and scored 44 goals. She retired in 2001.

Note to Editors: High-resolution images and interviews with Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, and Tisha Venturini Hoch can be arranged upon request.

Media Contact

Katy Kreiner, Berkshire Soccer Academy, (800) 326-9219, [email protected], https://berkshiresocceracademy.com

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Society: Christianity

Tenth Annual Women In Travel & Hospitality Conference March 6 & 7, 2024 At Westlake Village Inn

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With a goal of empowering women with tools to succeed in the workplace, agenda topics in the 2024 TIEWN event will cover technology, business and personal financial wellbeing, mentorship, raising capital, self-growth, and tools for mentoring one another along the career path.

Facilitators and presenters for the full day, interactive event will comprise a range of executives from travel, tourism and hospitality including Marina MacDonald, CMO of Red Roof Inns, Tia Graham, a Ted-X speaker and founder of Arrive at Happy, Robin Kennedy, Chief Development Officer, Montage International, Tina Burnett, Chief Development Officer of G6 Hospitality, Kristen Moore, CEO of Destinations of Distinction, Sarah Dandashy, Author of Hospitality From Within, Nan Marchand Beauvois, past Sr. Vice President of the U.S. Travel Association, Erin Levzow, CMO of The Museum of Ice Cream and others.

“As trailblazers, creators, and leaders, women in travel understand that our journey involves not just adapting to change, but actively reclaiming our roles and contributions in the tourism and hospitality sectors, and truly embracing our power,” explains TIEWN Co-Founder Ariela Kiradjian.

The link to register is open for early-bird pricing until January 31, 2024. Sponsorships are still available including special pricing to sponsor multiple registrants. Current Headline Sponsors include Nestle Premium Waters, Miles Partnership, Destinations of Distinction, Choice Hotels, and Greenberg Traurig.

About TIEWN

Founded in 2008 by Frances Kiradjian, Founder & CEO of BLLA (The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association), the Travel Industry Executive Women’s Network (TIEWN) was created to facilitate global connections between female hospitality, travel, and tourism executives. TIEWN’s more than 13,000 global members work in hotel & lodging, airlines, cruise lines, car rental, travel agencies, corporate travel management, tour operation, rail, and travel technology. With a goal of collaboration and mutual support, TIEWN is in sync with other travel and hospitality organizations, working to improve the industry through the dynamic participation of professional women. TIEWN.com

About BLLA

The official organization for the world’s independent boutique lifestyle hotels and leaders who are entrepreneurs themselves, promoting capital, resources, connection, education, and advocacy. As a pioneer in forecasting the boutique movement, BLLA’s boutique community currently extends to more than 10,000 verified boutique and lifestyle hotels. BLLA is a catalyst for trends and the future of the boutique lifestyle, exactly what today’s traveler is embracing. BLLA.org / Stay-Boutique.com. BLLA is also a capital/partner matchmaker via its Boutique Money Group division.

The corporate manifesto is: Experience the intention behind the brand.

Media Contact

Frances Kiradjian, Travel Industry Executive Women’s Network, 1 818-974-4363, [email protected], https://www.tiewn.com 

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Society: Social Services

VeraData Repositions as The Donor Science Company, Announces Formation of The VeraData Group

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VeraData CEO, Michael Peterman, said, “Our longstanding collaboration with these nonprofit service partners has been instrumental in generating superior results for our collective clients. Uniting as The VeraData Group is a natural progression, enabling us to deliver more complete and integrated solutions, perfectly aligned with our mission to turn insights into impact.”

Lisa Bowman, Interim Chief Marketing Officer of VeraData, elaborated, “Appending VeraData’s brand with ‘The Donor Science Company’ clearly articulates the true differentiator we bring with our unparalleled ability in data analytics– empowering our nonprofit clients to secure new donors, generate more dollars, and increase financial capacity to deliver against their mission.”

VeraData has launched a new website, released a brand essence video, and started a new social media communications campaign. In November, 2022 VeraData received a significant investment by Beringer Capital to position VeraData for substantial growth in servicing the thriving non-profit sector.

VeraData’s vision is to significantly boost philanthropic giving as a component of GDP by leveraging Donor Science to generate nonprofit growth.

About VeraData

Headquartered in Ft. Myers, FL, VeraData is the originator of Donor Science; the discipline by which non-profits acquire donors and boost donations. They turn insights into impact, using advanced data analytics and predictive modeling powered by AI and Machine Learning. VeraData stands alone in its sector with both SOC2 and HIPPA compliance, ensuring unparalleled data safety and integrity for their clients. For more information, visit: https://www.VeraData.com/

About Beringer Capital

With offices in Toronto and New York, Beringer Capital is a private equity firm specializing in the rapidly evolving information, media, marketing, commerce, data and technology sectors. The firm uses its financial and intellectual capital to invest in middle-market companies that are strongly positioned to benefit from the accelerating trend toward digital transformation. Beringer’s collaborative approach, as well as its strong record of accomplishment with add-on acquisitions, helps visionary leadership teams to deliver exceptional customer experience and achieve impressive results. For more information, visit: https://www.beringercapital.com/

Media Contact

Michael Peterman, VeraData, 1 239-204-5000, [email protected], www.VeraData.com

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

National University and School Districts Awarded $14.9 Million to Expand Research-based Community School Model

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With prestigious U.S. Department of Education grant, the San Diego-based university, National School District and San Marcos Unified School District will build community school programs that offer a single stop for children and families

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — National University, which houses one of the largest colleges of education in the United States and is the largest provider of teaching credentials in California, today announced it received $14.9 million from the U.S. Department of Education to bring a nationally-recognized school model to high-need elementary, middle, and high schools in San Diego County. Through the five-year grant, the university as the grantee will provide community services to National School District and San Marcos Unified School District to implement full-service community programs, which integrate extended academic, social, health, and workforce development services through the university and community-based organizations.

“To ensure every learner has the opportunity to achieve their full educational potential, we need to create the conditions for healthy learning, which in many cases means understanding the challenges that students and their families may be experiencing outside the classroom,” said Dr. Robert Lee, dean of the Sanford College of Education, an expert in partnerships between community-based organizations and schools who founded the National Center for Urban Education at Illinois State University early in his career. “The power of the community school model is that it creates a single stop for multiple wraparound services that make it possible to meet the complex needs of children, families and communities.”

Interest in the community school model has accelerated in recent years, in part to help combat the impact of COVID-19 learning loss on K-12 student achievement. In 2023, federal investment in community school programs climbed to its highest level on record, and states have ramped up support with billions in funding. Research shows a strong evidence base for the model: a RAND study found improved attendance and student achievement at New York City community schools, while a study of community schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico found a $7 Return on Investment for every $1 invested in community school support.

Through a five-year project entitled Project ENLACES (Engaging a Network of Locally Accessible Community Establishments and Schools), the project will build Full-Service Community School programs at five high-need schools serving predominantly low-income neighborhoods and English language learners. The project was one of just 30 competitive grants awarded across the country, and one of three within the state of California.

In collaboration with National University’s JFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences, the School of Health Professions, Harmony Academy, and Workforce Education Solutions (WES), along with community-based organizations, the project will focus on delivering high-quality wraparound support services to address the emotional, social, health, and academic needs of children, including those who are English Language Learners (ELLs), students with disabilities, and students from other diverse backgrounds, cultures and languages. For example, the program will offer free on-site after-school and summer programs, using the areas near school as the center hub for the community, as well as high-quality early childhood education programs and services for parents.

To implement the program, the project team has assembled a diverse coalition of nonprofit and community-based organizations to help provide integrated health care, enrichment, high-quality early childhood education, family therapy and other services. The list of organizations includes:

  •     A Reason To Survive (ARTS)
  •     Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos
  •     Community Wraparound
  •     Comprehensive Youth Services
  •     FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association
  •     Fresno County Juvenile Justice Commission
  •     National Head Start Association
  •     Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
  •     Project Next
  •     YMCA of San Diego County

“We have the opportunity to be a model for California and the nation on how community schools can genuinely change the trajectory of a child’s life and elevate the vitality of both the school and the community,” said Dr. Sharmila Kraft, assistant superintendent of educational services at National School District. “This is about tapping the power of place and community partnerships to help meet the needs of learners and change the trajectories of children.”

The U.S. Department of Education Grant is the latest in a series of pilot programs designed by NU’s Sanford College of Education in collaboration with school districts and local education agency partners, including an innovative teacher residency program established in Chula Vista. As the largest education school in California, the Sanford College of Education brings to bear a unique combination of faculty expertise, online instruction, school, district and community partnerships, research opportunities, and holistic student support to meet the diverse needs of the K-12 education workforce.

To learn more about National University, and its role in Project ENLACES, visit NU.edu.

About National University
National University, a Veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable higher education opportunities since 1971. As San Diego’s largest private nonprofit university, NU offers over 190+ online and on-campus programs with flexible four-week and eight-week classes and one-to-one graduate education models designed to help students reach their goals while balancing busy lives. Since its founding, the NU community has grown to 130,000 learners served per year—50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce and professional development students—and 230,000 alumni around the globe, many of whom serve in helping industries such as business, education, health care, cybersecurity, and law and criminal justice. To learn more about National University’s new possibilities in education including next-generation education, credential-rich education, and whole human education, visit NU.edu

Media Contact

Ashleigh Webb, National University, 760-889-3494, [email protected], https://www.nu.edu/

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Society: Social Services

Alliance of Channel Women Elects New Board of Directors for 2024-25

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  • Mayka Rosales-Peterson, Senior Manager of Partner Marketing at Intelisys, was named President of ACW. She has served on the board since 2021 and was Co-chair of ACW’s DE&I Committee for the past two years.
  • Akilah Murrell, Senior Manager of Channel Marketing at 360insights, was named Vice President. She joined the board in 2022 and served as Chair of ACW’s Mentoring Committee for the past year.

Newly elected board members include:

  • Madison Beedy, National Channel Manager at One Ring Networks and incoming Chair of the ACW Sponsorship Committee
  • Staci Corbett, Senior Channel Manager at Fusion Connect and incoming ACW DEI Committee Chair
  • Sommer Figone, Marketing Manager at RapidScale, who continues her roles as Secretary and ACW Events Committee Co-Chair
  • Tracy Hali, Vice President of Sales Operations for Intelisys, and member of the ACW Mentorship and Local Chapters committees            
  • Jackie Steinberg, Channel Chief at DartPoints, and ACW DEI Committee Member

“We’re pleased to welcome these five new board members to the ACW leadership team,” said incoming President Rosales-Peterson. “Each of these women has been integral to ACW’s growth and success through ACW Committees or Local Chapters. We look forward to their contributions in 2024 and beyond.”

Returning board members include:

  • Brittany Caito, Director of Strategic Provider Management at AppSmart and ACW Technology Chair
  • Ashley Cole, Senior Channel Manager at Fusion Connect and ACW Events Committee Chair
  • Amanda Jardine, Vice President, Partner Marketing at GoTo and ACW Education Committee Co-Chair
  • Maureen O’Connell, Senior Director of National Partner Sales at Comcast Business and incoming Chair of Local Chapters

ACW also acknowledges the outstanding contributions of outgoing board members, including:

  • Cassie Jeppson, Director of North America Channel Programs, Operations and Strategy at Lenovo, who served on the board for five years, including the last two years as President
  • Jasmina Muller, Founder and Principal Consultant at Partner Connexions, who served on the board for four years, including the last two years as Vice President
  • Lori Graber, Director of Billing and Order Management at Telesystem, who served on the board for four years, including the last two years as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair
  • Kelly Danziger, General Manager, Vice President Channel at Informa Tech, who served on the board for two years

Special Recognition
ACW also honors the legacy of Board Member Carolee Cannata, who passed away on December 5, 2023, following a battle with cancer. Cannata, who was Director of Partner Development at GTT, served on the ACW board for two years and was ACW’s Sponsorship Chair.

“Sadly, ACW and the channel have lost one of its most vibrant and giving leaders,” said incoming ACW Vice President Murrell. “Carolee was a bright light in our community. Her energy and enthusiasm were inspiring. We’re grateful to have known her and will miss her deeply.”

More Information
ACW stands by the principle of rotating leadership to bring new thought leaders to the group and to provide opportunities to as many of its members as possible.

For information about ACW membership or committees, visit ACW online at http://www.allianceofchannelwomen.org.

About the Alliance of Channel Women
Founded in 2010, the Alliance of Channel Women is a not-for-profit organization of women in the indirect sales channel of the telecom and IT industry. The Alliance of Channel Women brings us together to empower and advance women’s careers and leadership roles in the technology channel through education, community, advocacy and opportunities for personal growth. To learn more and to become a member, please visit http://www.allianceofchannelwomen.org.

Media Contact

Khali Henderson, BuzzTheory (for ACW), 480.848.6726, [email protected], https://allianceofchannelwomen.org/

SOURCE Alliance of Channel Women

Society: Christianity

Viewpoint and Individual Advocacy Group Join Forces to Spotlight the Importance of Community Support for Individuals with Special Needs

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The episode will feature interviews with key members of the Individual Advocacy Group, showcasing their dedication and efforts in championing the rights and well-being of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. Viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the community and the instrumental role advocacy plays in driving positive change.

“IAG supports each individual to live a meaningful and integrated quality of life in the community; no different than any other person without disabilities.”

Filming in 2024 will capture the initiatives undertaken by IAG, providing a firsthand look at the organization’s commitment to promoting inclusivity, independence, and individual rights.

About Viewpoint:
Viewpoint is an educational program hosted by Dennis Quaid that explores innovative ideas, advancements, and trends across various industries. The program is dedicated to providing viewers with valuable insights and knowledge on a wide range of topics.

About Individual Advocacy Group:
The Individual Advocacy Group (IAG) is a nonprofit organization specializing in social services and individual rights advocacy. Committed to promoting inclusivity and empowerment, IAG works tirelessly to ensure that individuals with special needs are treated with dignity and respect.

Media Contact

Development Division, Viewpoint with host Dennis Quaid, 561-244-7620, [email protected], www.viewpointproject.com

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Society: Christianity

The Old Testament Prophets Weren’t So Different From Ministers Today

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“A Warning for Our Times shows how the prophets predicted that the Messiah, a descendant of David, would enable all who turned to him, in whatever age and in whatever circumstance, to become citizens of the Kingdom of God,” said Lavender.

South African born Beryl Lavender is a former journalist and teacher of English and Divinity now living in Buckinghamshire in the United Kingdom. She received her degree in English and History from the University of Natal, was a reporter on The Eastern Province Herald in Port Elizabeth, and taught English and Divinity at Michaelhouse, one of South Africa’s top public schools.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 20,000 titles published to date. A Warning For Our Times is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

Media Contact

Beryl Lavender, Salem Author Services, 0-795-278-8514, [email protected] 

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Society: Social Services

News/Media Alliance President & CEO Danielle Coffey to Testify at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Oversight of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Future of Journalism

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Coffey’s comments before the Subcommittee will explain how Generative AI tools exploit news content to compete directly with publishers, yet need quality journalism to train their systems. Coffey will focus on the copyright infringement implications of how GAI developers train and use their models, as well as the need for legislation, including requiring transparency and responsibility from GAI developers, and passing the Journalism Competition & Preservation Act (JCPA), which would allow publishers to collectively negotiate for fair compensation for use of their content by the dominant tech platforms, such as Meta and Google.

Since generative AI technology took off exponentially last year, the News/Media Alliance has been leading the call for AI companies to seek proper permissions and licensing from publishers for use of their valuable content. Last fall, the Alliance published a White Paper revealing that GAI systems copy massive amounts of publishers’ original works, almost always without authorization or compensation, and publisher content is overweighted in materials used for training these systems. The White Paper and comments the Alliance submitted to the U.S. Copyright Office also explain the legal implications of such use.

In response to the hearing, News/Media Alliance President & CEO, Danielle Coffey stated, “We commend Subcommittee Chair Richard Blumenthal and Ranking Member Josh Hawley and the Senate Judiciary Committee for recognizing the urgent need to address our very serious concerns about the impacts of AI technology on providers of quality journalism, as well as the legal questions this raises. AI companies are scraping our content to compete with it – usually without any compensation to, or permission from the publishers of that content – while they reap all the benefits. This is classic freeriding that infringes publishers’ copyrights and goes far beyond fair use.”

Coffey’s testimony offers multiple suggestions for policymakers, including:

  • Recognizing that unauthorized use of publishers’ expressive content for commercial GAI training and development is likely to compete with and harm publisher businesses in a manner that infringes copyright;
  • Creating transparency requirements to require the recordkeeping and disclosure of unauthorized training uses of material that is protected by copyright, by technical protection measures, or governed by contractual terms prohibiting scraping; and
  • Adopting legislation to remedy existing market imbalances that prevent publishers from engaging in fair negotiations for the use of their content against dominant platforms.

A new report released by the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in November found that the rate of newspaper closures has accelerated, now at 2.5 closures per week (with more than 130 confirmed newspaper closings or mergers in the last year), resulting in the expansion of news deserts, in which communities lack a source of local news.

Coffey concluded, “For years the tech platforms have gotten away with using publishers’ content without appropriate compensation. This problem, having gone unaddressed, has been getting worse and now, AI doubles down on the threat the largest tech platforms pose to publishers’ viability. Countries all over the world are introducing and passing legislation requiring the tech platforms to pay news publishers. The United States cannot fall behind other countries and should pass the JCPA, which will ensure publishers can continue to provide important high-quality journalism we all depend on. We have to act now before it’s too late.”

The News/Media Alliance is a nonprofit organization representing more than 2,200 news and magazine media organizations and their multiplatform businesses in the United States and globally. Alliance members include print and digital publishers of original journalism. Headquartered just outside Washington, D.C., the association focuses on ensuring the future of journalism through communication, research, advocacy, and innovation. Information about the News/Media Alliance can be found at http://www.newsmediaalliance.org.

Media Contact

Lindsey Loving, News/Media Alliance, 571-366-1000, [email protected], www.newsmediaalliance.org

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Society: Social Services

Girls Inc. Partners with Paramount Pictures for the Release of New Mean Girls Film

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Girls Inc. has been selected as the Mean Girls nonprofit partner to provide educational resources that engage girls in essential conversations surrounding themes addressed in the movie through the Mean Girl Myths Discussion Guide.

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Girls Inc. is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Paramount Pictures for the cinematic debut of the iconic Mean Girls film set to hit theaters on January 12, 2024.

Girls Inc. has been selected as the film’s nonprofit partner to provide educational resources that engage girls in essential conversations surrounding themes addressed in the movie via The Mean Girls Myth Discussion Guide.

“The Mean Girls movie offers valuable teachable moments on issues disproportionately impacting girls,” said Girls Inc. President & CEO, Dr. Stephanie J. Hull. “As the leading expert on girls, and with a reach that extends to over 100,000 participants, we have a staff that is well prepared to assist families, schools, and other youth-serving organizations as we engage girls in important discussions about anti-bullying, allyship, self-esteem, relationship building, and other themes central to our mission of inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold.”

The Mean Girls Myth Discussion Guide includes interactive elements with suggested questions for facilitated discussions with girls and helpful resources that build upon the Girls Inc. Bill of Rights, leadership curriculum, and social and emotional learning (SEL) resources. SEL topics include social awareness, self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making.

“We’re so happy to partner with Girls Inc., an organization I’ve gotten to know over the years, for this particular event. They do so much to build positive school and community environments for girls to realize their full potential,” said Tina Fey.

In anticipation of the cinematic release, Girls Inc. participants in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago had the opportunity to attend exclusive screenings. The events culminate, today, with a special Empire State Building lighting ceremony with the Mean Girls cast where a charitable donation will be made to Girls Inc.

For additional information on Girls Inc. and to download the free Mean Girls Myth Discussion Guide visit girlsinc.org.

About Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. is a network of local organizations that works with schools and in communities across the United States and Canada. Through direct service and advocacy Girls Inc. equips girls – particularly girls from low-income communities and girls of color – with the knowledge and skills to effect positive changes in their lives and to become leaders who will change the world. Professionally trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship, safe spaces, and programming that address the unique challenges girls face and are proven to help girls succeed. Together with partners and supporters, Girls Inc. is building the new generation of leaders. Join us at girlsinc.org.

Media Contact

Elizabeth Velez, Girls Inc., 1 (212) 269-4630, [email protected], girlsinc.org

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