MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — Women’s health enthusiast Abyan Nur and her team are introducing the Heated Menstrual Cup to help women find relief from menstrual pain and reduce or eliminate dependence on over-the-counter medication.
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News: Maglite and First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) Partner to Promote Traffic and Pedestrian Safety | CitizenWire
ONTARIO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Maglite and First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) are joining together to support traffic and pedestrian safety during the deadliest days of the year. According to the Pedestrian Safety Institute, July is the deadliest month of the year for traffic related fatalities including those of pedestrians. The days surrounding July 4th are […]
News: Leading Nonprofit Focused on Lifting Minority Women out of Poverty Welcomes Dr. Alice White Bussey for June 21st Economic Empowerment Fireside Chat | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Dr. Alice White Bussey is internationally recognized for her ability to train and inspire small business owners. On June 21 at 2 p.m. Eastern time, Bussey will share her wisdom and experience in a fireside chat with Millionaire Mastermind Academy founder and CEO, Dr. Velma Trayham.
News: Museum of Sex Presents ‘Erotic Content & the Mainstream, 1960 till Today’ | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — The Museum of Sex (MoSex) proudly announces details about its summer exhibition, “Erotic Content & the Mainstream 1960 till Today.” This exhibition, a presentation of media examining how erotic content has permeated mainstream culture since the 1960s, will be on view at the Museum of Sex (233 Fifth Avenue) starting […]
News: London Company Building Digital Ecosystem for Creators in Sub-Sahara Africa | CitizenWire
LONDON, U.K. /CitizenWire/ — Pioneering London-based ForeMedia Group Plc (an international company well known for its top-rated extensive media and entertainment operations in Nigeria and United Kingdom, along with delivering Afro-centric media and entertainment to audiences worldwide), is delighted to announce that it is building the first digital ecosystem for talented entertainment creators in sub-Saharan […]
News: Don’t Fry Day 2021: Americans Reminded to Enjoy the Sun Safely this Summer | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — To encourage everyone to take small steps for sun safety the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention – and its national member coalition of over 40 organizations – has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as the 13th annual “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone […]
News: New Book About Conquering Addiction Receives Book Excellence Award | CitizenWire
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — “Life is Crying” (ISBN: 978-1641119849) by Benzena Brown, recently received the Book Excellence Award Finalist – an international book awards’ competition dedicated to recognizing independent and traditionally-published authors and publishers for excellence in writing, design and overall market appeal.
News: National Stop the Violence Alliance Inc. to Host an ‘Interfaith Service for Peace’ aimed at providing a Roadmap for Peace and Reconciliation | CitizenWire
ST. PAUL, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — The National Stop the Violence Alliance, Inc. will host a National Interfaith Service for Peace, an event that is aimed at creating a roadmap for instilling peace and reconciliation in the United States and other countries of the world.
News: Community Housing Partnership Announces Name Change to HomeRise | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Community Housing Partnership announced today that it has changed its name to HomeRise. More than 30 years ago, the norm for helping someone experiencing homelessness was to put them up in a small, furnished room and hope for the best. That changed when nonprofit housing developers and homelessness advocates came […]
News: 25 Women Share True Stories to Inspire Others while Raising Funds for a Community NonProfit for Women | CitizenWire
PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — Author Diane M. Dresback invited 25 women to write a chapter in the book, “From Us For You: Inspiring Stories of Healing, Growth and Transformation.” This compilation of stories about women coming through life-altering situations and challenging journeys provides readers hope and inspiration.
News: Major Part of James Dean’s Infamous Porsche 550 Spyder Heads to Auction – Bring A Trailer | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — More than 65 years after the infamous crash, a major component of the James Dean Porsche 550 Spyder will be offered at auction, Don Ahearn, Owner, announced today. This will be the first time ever a confirmed part of the Porsche 550 Spyder will be offered for sale.
News: Golden Globe-Winning Actress, Playwright, and Activist Regina Taylor Announces Winners for the black album.mixtape. Project | CitizenWire
DALLAS, Texas /CitizenWire/ — After a 30-day call for entries, winners for the black album.mixtape. were announced during a virtual Block Party event. The black album. mixtape. is an initiative of Regina Taylor – the Golden Globe-winning actress, playwright, and activist – in partnership with Southern Methodist University’s (SMU) Meadows School of the Arts.
News: A Fresh Start For 2 Female DEVELOPERS | CitizenWire
HAMMOND, Ind. /CitizenWire/ — Ms. Vianna C. Little, Visionary at Fresh Start Now Enterprise with Ms. Freddie C. Batchelor, A Systemic Change Catalyst at Enterprise of Destiny, two mission-driven women of color professional social enterprise business owners and developers, have come together to launch Project300(™)!
News: Westerwood’s Free Virtual Hear Better Class Offers Insights, Tips and Technological Solutions to Help Manage Hearing Loss | CitizenWire
COLUMBUS, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — The Westerwood Life Care community is offering a free, virtual “Hear Better” class in honor of May’s Better Hearing and Speech Month. Dr. Kelly Tremblay and Dr. Margaret Wallhagen will review high-tech, low-cost solutions to help manage hearing loss in everyday conversations.
News: Town & Country Hosts Virtual Hear Better Event in Honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month | CitizenWire
SANTA ANA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Town & Country Life Plan community is offering a free, virtual “Hear Better” event in honor of May’s Better Hearing and Speech Month. Dr. Kelly Tremblay and Dr. Margaret Wallhagen will share affordable solutions to help manage hearing loss in everyday conversations.
News: California Safe Schools Honors 2021 Earth Day Champions | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — March 30, 2021 marked the 23rd anniversary of California Safe Schools (CSS), a celebrated children’s environmental health and justice coalition, founded by Robina Suwol in 1998 after grade school students, including Robina’s two sons, were sprayed with the herbicide Princep, as they headed to class.
News: Market Defense launches its latest research on Purpose-Driven Brands and Amazon | CitizenWire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. /CitizenWire/ — Market Defense, the most sought-after Amazon Agency for Beauty and Passion Brands, published its latest research today, detailing the rise of Purpose Driven Brands and Amazon.
News: Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable Break from Battling Voter Suppression to Honor Valiant Women of the Vote | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Despite the ongoing efforts of many leaders to suppress the voices of Georgia residents, Black and Brown voters turned out in record numbers, electing the most diverse leadership in the state’s history. The Georgia Coalition for the Peoples’ Agenda’s women’s network, Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) recognized the historic leadership of […]
News: What The World Needs Now is LOVE! | CitizenWire
COLUMBUS, Ohio, /CitizenWire/ — ByDam Multimedia announces its latest release: “From A Place of Love – My Adoption Journey,” an award-winning documentary film from Writer, Producer, Director David Bynum.
News: California IVF Fertility Center to Offer 5 Free Infertility Treatments | CitizenWire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — California IVF Fertility Center, a full-service infertility treatment center based in Northern California announced the second annual infertility awareness campaign. The center will accept video applications from now through April 17, 2021. The 5 selected recipients will receive free fertility services that may include IVF, a tubal ligation reversal surgery, and […]
News: Launch Pad Publishing Releases Energy and Longevity Book Bringing Biohacking to The Masses | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Launch Pad Publishing is releasing a groundbreaking new book about health, energy and longevity by biochemist, Registered Dietitian, sports nutritionist and formulation scientist Shawn Wells. The author’s experiences overcoming a range of personal health battles led to the writing of the book, which supplements scientific research with his own personal […]
News: Colorful Colorado road trips come alive for families with new kids’ adventure book | CitizenWire
EAGLE, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — “Eli and Mort’s Epic Adventures Colorado Summer Road Trip” by Elyssa Nager provides a captivating outlet for families interested in a Colorado road trip. The book, published by Resort Books Ltd, is ideal for children aged 3 to 12, brings to life favorite places to visit across the Mile High State.
News: We ‘Self Talk’ Because We Are Born With Three Individual Personalities | CitizenWire
ISANTI, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — Sidekick Services Corporation has published a new book titled “The Theory of Personality,” subtitled “The Three Of Us,” which identifies an ancient belief that all of us are born with three individual personalities.
News: Deliberately Considerate People Making a Positive Difference | CitizenWire
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Sugarpeel announces newest Deliberately Considerate™ digital publication recognizing people trying to change the world for the better, featuring Native American Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Onondaga Nation and international advocate for our Mother Earth, and Indigenous rights.
News: Participating Colorado Optometrists Give Infants One-time No-cost Eye Exam Through National InfantSEE® Program | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Leaders in Colorado eye health advocacy, the Colorado Optometric Association (COA) and 2020 Eyes Colorado, announce that participating local optometrists are offering no-cost comprehensive eye exams to infants 6-12 months of age regardless of income or insurance.
News: The Lower Third Productions, LLC Presents: Today Show Host Craig Melvin Remembers Late Brother in Interview – Touching (and Hilarious) Final Moments Revealed | CitizenWire
WESTPORT, Conn. /CitizenWire/ — On December 9 of 2020, Craig Melvin, a news anchor on the Today Show, lost his forty-three-year-old brother, Lawrence Meadows to colon cancer. Weeks later, Craig sat down with “Ten Minutes With Brian Kelsey” talk show host, Brian Kelsey, for an off-the-wall interview, oddly enough, in Brian’s driveway.
News: Texas Country singer Taylor Dee dies after car crash – Dee, 33, considered to be a superstar in the making | CitizenWire
EULESS, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Taylor Dee, a beloved Texas country-western singer considered by peers to be skyrocketing toward stardom, died Sunday night (3-14-2021) after she was injured in a Euless car accident, the Texas Newsroom announced this week.
News: AARP Community Challenge Grant Program Still Accepting 2021 Applications | CitizenWire
BALTIMORE, Md. /CitizenWire/ — AARP Maryland invites community organizations and local governments across the state to apply for the 2021 Community Challenge grant program, now through April 14. Grants fund quick-action projects that can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to several thousand or tens of thousands for larger projects.
News: Friendship Village Columbus Transitions to New Name: Westerwood | CitizenWire
COLUMBUS, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — Westerwood (formerly Friendship Village Columbus) is launching its new brand this week. While the name will change, the commitment to excellence for their Senior Living community will continue with the same great top-rated team, same non-profit status, and the same friendly residents.
News: The Splash of the Season: Introducing the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Complete Digital Collection | CitizenWire
BROOKLYN, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — GIT Corp. is excited to announce the release of the SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Swimsuit Issue Complete Digital Collection 1964-2020. This digital collection features all 57 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Swimsuit Issues, published since 1964.
News: Eyeglass Wearers Finally Seeing Clearly with a Face Mask | CitizenWire
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — After a long year, we’re seeing light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, but face coverings will remain the new norm. The No Fog Cloth™ from EyeFi LLC eliminates the common inconvenience of foggy glasses that interferes with productivity at work, especially for healthcare professionals who are forced to wear […]
News: ‘Ancient Black Civilizations Matter’ – Brand New Book, Explores Black Lives in Classical Civilizations and Embraces the Healing Power of History | CitizenWire
SHELBURNE, Nova Scotia /CitizenWire/ — Procopius Canning, historian and creator of the scholarly award-winning web sites Timeline: Ancient Rome, and Gladiator: The Real Story, announces the publication of “ANCIENT BLACK CIVILIZATIONS MATTER: Sort of like Wakanda, only real!” (ISBN: 979-8696570037), a deeply researched popular survey history of Blacks and Black culture in the ancient classical […]
News: Launch Pad Publishing Releases Self-Care Book For Parents with High Needs Children | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Launch Pad Publishing is releasing the first book in a new self-care series and it’s the answer to caring for a child with high needs in our “sacrificial mom” culture. “Everyday Self-Care and Your High Needs Child” follows author Natalie Brobin’s journey.
News: Tickets and sponsorships available for Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Virtual Events | CitizenWire
FORT MYERS, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida (PPSWCF) is excited to announce highly anticipated speakers for its large-scale virtual fundraising series – “The Naked Truth.”
News: Mocha Media, A Black Woman Owned Multi-Media Publishing Company, Launches the Second Season of the ‘Literary Lounge by Mocha@MLK’ | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Mocha Media, A Black Woman Owned Multi Media Publishing Company, announces the season two launch of the “Literary Lounge by Mocha@MLK” in partnership with the MLK Library in Washington D.C.
News: Midwives for an Equitable and Sustainable Future: ACNM Extends Year of Nurse and Midwife, Begins Decade of the Midwife | CitizenWire
SILVER SPRING, Md. /CitizenWire/ — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization extended the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife into 2021 in Europe, to celebrate and recognize the hard work of nurses and midwives fighting the pandemic. The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) supports this decision and hereby extends this recognition […]
News: California Woman Survives Acid Attack and Works to Raise Awareness | CitizenWire
PASADENA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Olga Kambod, a Pasadena, California resident, was the victim of a brutal acid attack which scarred the right side of Her face. And while she may have been the victim in the incident, her attitude is far from someone who’s giving in to her attacker.
News: Influencer-Driven Beauty and Wellness Brand Everra Reaches Milestone of 13,000 Brand Influencers and Successfully Launches Two New Global Markets | CitizenWire
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /CitizenWire/ — Within its first year of selling, beauty and wellness brand Everra has collaborated with more than 13,000 Influencers from across the United States, Canada, and the U.K. At the beginning of February, Everra successfully expanded its Influencer platform to both Australia and New Zealand.
News: Twenty-Nine States Proclaim March SUDC Awareness Month for Unexplained Childhood Deaths | CitizenWire
ROSELAND, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation thanks Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming for making statewide proclamations declaring March 2021 […]
News: TimeoutIQ App Allows Parents to Remotely Manage Kids’ Screen Time and Helps them Learn Something Too | CitizenWire
TORONTO, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — Kids’ screen time has soared during the pandemic, yet parents are reluctant to restrict it because it’s their primary way of learning, socializing and playing. TimeoutIQ has the solution. It helps parents to subtly manage screen time, and challenges kids with educational content at their grade level while playing games, watching […]