By Jelahn Stewart, Vice President, Global Ethics & Compliance and Regine Moore, Director, Constituent Relations
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Many of us have witnessed inequitable outcomes for people of color in the criminal justice system. The long-term, cumulative impact that criminal justice disparities have on communities of color can have lasting, damaging effects. When individuals enter the system, there are significant obstacles for them to return to society after they have paid their debt. Obtaining an education or trade skills to secure gainful employment is often one of the biggest challenges. At Walmart, we believe access to education is a pathway to opportunity and should be open to everyone.
The focus is to support diversity in the beverage alcohol service, sales, and hospitality industry
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Coral Gables, Fla., February 24, 2021 /3BL Media/ – According to Nielsen, the Black community is significantly underrepresented in the ownership portion of the United States’ On-premise retail industry (bars and restaurants) at only seven (7) percent. Bacardi U.S.A. and the NAACP want to change that. The NAACP will be awarding Bacardi-sponsored grants to Black-owned businesses in the beverage alcohol service, sales, and hospitality industries as part of the Backing the B.A.R.
During Black History Month, which takes place each year during the month of February, there is much to celebrate about the past achievements and impact each of our member charities listed below have contributed to this country. There is even more to celebrate about the incredible programs and missions these nonprofits are actively delivering on right now – initiatives that you can support and get involved with today and all year long.
ATLANTA, Oct. 21, 2020 /3BL Media/ For the fifth consecutive year, UPS was named to Forbes and JUST Capital’s annual JUST 100 list for its commitment to serving its workers, customers, communities, the environment and shareholders. The company was again recognized as the industry leader in the transportation sector. UPS also scored first in the transportation categories for community, customers and shareholders.
Has 2020 led your business to re-evaluate its commitment to sustainability, justice, and diversity? We are in the midst of a global movement for social justice—and business must act now to meet this moment and build a more equitable and sustainable future for all.
BSR is honored to welcome the NAACP’s Derrick Johnson and the UN Global Compact’s Sanda Ojiambo to the BSR20 plenary lineup. Register today to join them at the BSR Conference 2020.
Over 40 civil rights organizations teamed up to promote Black voter participation.
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Why Global Citizens Should Care
Exercising the right to vote is crucial to maintaining a fair democracy. The Black vote can impact state, national, and international policies when it comes to ending extreme poverty and achieving the Global Goals. Voter suppression disproportionately impacts communities of color and their ability to support policies and leaders that serve their needs. You can join us by taking action and checking your voter registration status here.
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Why Global Citizens Should Care
Exercising the right to vote is crucial to maintaining a fair democracy. The Black vote can impact state, national, and international policies when it comes to ending extreme poverty and achieving the Global Goals. Voter suppression disproportionately impacts communities of color and their ability to support policies and leaders that serve their needs. You can join us by taking action and checking your voter registration status here.
Alexion is proud to support the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) by investing in the NAACP Empowerment Programs. Their mission of securing the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate racism and ensure the health and well-being of all persons aligns with our focus, culture and values at Alexion.
Donation provides scholarships for students as part of Acts of Caring initiative
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VENTURA, Calif. – July 31, 2020 – /3BL Media/ CIT Group Inc. (CIT) has announced that it has made a donation to the Ventura County Chapter of the NAACP, an organization dedicated to ensuring the educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons.
Last Sunday, I wrote to you to express my outrage over the far too familiar and frequent acts of violence against the Black community, and to acknowledge the structural racism that fuels these injustices. I’ve spoken with many employees – as have our leaders across Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal and Sky – and we have begun to mobilize as a company. While we recognize we don’t have all the answers, we agree it’s time that we start putting our words into real, sustainable action.
June 9, 2020 /3BL Media/ - UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it is stepping up its actions in support of justice, reform and equality for Black Americans in response to the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others.
