Thursday, July 31, 2025

Class Wins Stevie® Award for Learner Engagement Innovation

Stevie Award Bronze Winner

With over 1,500 global nominations, Class stands out for tackling one of virtual learning’s biggest challenges: knowing who’s engaged

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Class Technologies Inc. has been honored with a Bronze Stevie® Award for “Technology Breakthrough of the Year” in the 2025 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Earning this recognition validates a core principle

Stand Up For Science launches '31 Days of Action' campaign to defend science.

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Activism campaign will rally the public around the vital role of science for communities across America.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tomorrow, Stand Up For Science launches "31 Days of Action," a campaign rallying the public around the vital role of science for communities across America. Each day of August, Stand Up For Science will invite volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to take actions large and small to lobby congress for strong, uncompromising support for science funding in the FY 2026 budget. Volunteers can unite behind science funding and policies that ensure that the United States continues to lead the world in innovation.

Stand Up For Science is building grassroots enthusiasm and support for defending

NMAC Announces 12 Renowned Plenary Speakers for the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS Themed Around 'Aging with HIV'

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The plenary speakers for 2025 USCHA

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NMAC (formerly the National Minority AIDS Council) is proud to announce that the 29th U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA), the nation’s largest convening of the HIV community and stakeholders, will feature 12 plenary speakers whose scientific expertise and living experience reinforce this year’s conference theme of “Aging with HIV.” At a time when over 50% of people living with HIV are over 50 years old, the conference theme

Voices Across the Network: Men’s Health Month 2025 Fueled by Community-Led Momentum

Health Screenings and Free PSAs for men at-risk.

DC Men's Health Network Team Supports the Senate with Health Education and Messaging.

We need your support for Men's Health Month

Digital media and in-person campaigns centered around Men's Health Month in June of 2025 were a huge success and reported on herein.

Men’s health is not about one campaign, it’s about a reminder to connect on sometimes difficult conversations. When people...come together, and under a common purpose, change becomes...inevitable.”
— Jennifer Thompson, VP of Men's Health Network

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Men’s Health Month 2025 ends, Men’s Health Network (MHN) isn’t just reflecting on engagement, it’s recognizing a movement powered by people. This year, a groundswell of support emerged from MHN’s own community of advocates, volunteers, and partners who took the message into their own hands and gave it momentum far beyond the organization’s walls.

MHN helped frame the conversation, raising

NFEC Urges MAHA Movement: Address Financial Instability to Make America Healthy Again

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To Make America Healthy Again, we must come together as a nation to address financial instability.

Financial instability is the silent public health crisis. Until we address it, commendable efforts like MAHA will fall short of building truly healthy, resilient communities.”
— Vince Shorb, CEO, National Financial Educators Council

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) is launching a bold, nationwide initiative to formally classify financial instability as a Public Health Emergency (PHE)—warning that the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is critically incomplete without directly addressing the financial hardships fueling poor health across the nation.

“The MAHA movement has made meaningful

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

ERYKAH BADU CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED 'MAMA'S GUN' WITH 'THE RETURN OF AUTOMATIC SLIM' TOUR

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Award-Winning Artist, Producer and Cultural Innovator Brings Classics to Stages Across North America and Europe Tickets on Sale Friday, Aug. 1, at 10:00 AM ET

DALLAS, DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and cultural icon Erykah Badu announces a spectacular celebration of the 25th anniversary of her revolutionary second studio album, "Mama's Gun," with "The Return of Automatic Slim Tour: eryKah Badu Mama's Gun '25." The highly anticipated tour kicks off October 3, 2025, at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and will span major venues across North America through December 2025, with additional European dates to be announced for October 21 through November 2025.

TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets go on sale

GB Global Group Partners with Patti's Good Life to Bring $200 Million Soul Food Empire to African Markets

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Strategic Alliance Positions International Business Expert Dr. Gloria Herndon as Exclusive African Representative for Grammy Winner Patti LaBelle's Food Brand

Patti's authentic family recipes will resonate deeply with African consumers who appreciate these flavors and traditions”
— Dr. Gloria Bozeman Herndon

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GB Global Group, led by internationally renowned strategist Dr. Gloria Bozeman Herndon, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Patti's Good Life, Grammy Award-winning Patti LaBelle's $200 million food empire. This dynamic alliance establishes GB Global Group as the exclusive representative across Africa's $280+ billion food market, creating unprecedented opportunities for culinary innovation and cultural exchange.

Powerhouse Partnership Bridges

Footsteps2Brilliance Launches MyF2B: A Revolutionary App to Empower Students, Families and Educators

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Award-winning bilingual early literacy solution designed to accelerate academic achievement for pre-K through 5th grade.

This isn’t just a software update. It’s a bold reimagining of how we deliver literacy and learning in the 21st century.”
— Ilene Rosenthal, Founder & CEO

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Footsteps2Brilliance®, a leader in bilingual early literacy innovation, proudly announces the launch of the new MyF2B app, unifying its previously

New Picture Book Encourages Children to Dive Into Marine Life, Food Webs, and the Ocean’s Ecosystem

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This Is the Ocean is available August 5.

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Learn about the intricate web of life beneath the waves!

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Companion picture book to the bestselling “This Is the Sun” shines a light on the Sun's vital role in sustaining ocean food chains

An enchanting representation of the food webs in the ocean and the importance of safeguarding our ecosystems.”
— Dr. Anaïs Remili, Founder of Whale Scientists

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This summer, take a journey beneath the waves with This Is the Ocean, the sunlit companion to This Is the Sun. With stunning illustrations, this picture book invites young readers into the interconnected world of ocean life, where every creature, from the tiniest plankton to the grandest whale, plays a vital role—all made possible by the energy of the Sun

VAREP Endorses the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025

Applauds Inclusion of the VALID Act and Calls on VSOs to Join the Effort Backs broader reforms to expand access and increase supply in underserved communities

Our work includes direct housing and financial counseling, promoting increased usage of the VA home loan benefit, and advocating for fair and equitable treatment of those who’ve served”
— Son Nguyen

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) proudly endorses the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill addressing housing affordability, access, and equity nationwide.

The bill includes the Veterans Affairs Loan

GB Group Global and Airbrij LLC Announce Strategic Partnership to Pursue Global Smart City Opportunities

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Together, we can accelerate the deployment of intelligent urban solutions that address critical global challenges and improve the quality of life for millions”
— David Shoup

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Airbrij LLC, a leading innovator in smart infrastructure solutions, and GB Group Global, a diversified conglomerate with extensive international reach, today announced a strategic partnership to collaboratively pursue smart city development opportunities around the globe. This alliance brings together

Republican lawmakers demand OMB Director Vought release NIH funds

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Republican lawmakers wrote to OMB Director Russel Vought demanding the release of Congressionally appropriated NIH funds.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the Bethesda Declaration, National Institutes of Health (NIH) employees spoke out against the multi-pronged effort to interfere—through grant terminations, shifting policies and calculated delays—with the NIH's mission to support patients and public health research across the

Senate supports EPA in bipartisan rebuke as employees on leave await decision

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EPA employees on leave will learn whether they will return to work or remain on administrative leave following their dissent.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a show of bipartisan consensus, a new Senate appropriations bill seeks to protect fiscal year 2026 funding for the EPA, reversing the budget cuts proposed by House Republicans and the White House. The

Velatura Public Benefit Corporation Endorses CMS Interoperability Framework as Blueprint for Healthcare Transformation

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Velatura Public Benefit Corporation (Velatura) today announced its enthusiastic support and commitment to implementing the groundbreaking CMS Interoperability Framework, pledging to become a CMS Aligned Network under the newly launched initiative. The company is

EIN Presswire Debuts Podcast with PR Insider Sherrie Handrinos on the Power of Influencer Marketing

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“Heard on the Streets” podcast explores how brands are cashing in on social media strategy

You have to look at influencers who are doing what relates to your business and your brand.”
— Sherrie Handrinos

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- EIN Presswire has launched its first audio podcast on Substack, and it’s diving into one of the hottest trends in social media marketing: using influencers to promote products and brands.

In the debut podcast episode of “Heard on the

Animal Welfare Groups Applaud Introduction of U.S. Senate Resolution to Spare Half a Million Barred Owls

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Calling the federal government’s barred owl kill plan “unworkable, costly, and inhumane,” Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy today praised the introduction of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution by Senators John Kennedy, R-La., and Rand Paul, R-Ky.

SJR 69 is a companion to HJR 111, introduced last week by Reps. Troy Nehls, R-Texas;

AADB Names Kimber Cobb as Executive Director

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Appointment strengthens leadership in dental regulation and interstate licensing

Under Kimber's leadership, we anticipate significant progress in our efforts to enhance professional mobility and regulatory consistency across member states”
— Arthur Chen-Shu Jee, DMD, President of the Board of Directors of AADB

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Association of Dental Boards (AADB), a leading organization in dental regulation, has named Kimber Cobb, RDH, BS

Small Business, Big Ideas: IllumiArts Shares Lessons from Kickstarter Journey

After 10 years of R&D, we launched a new intelligent LED system—only to find Kickstarter favors big budgets over real innovation. Small creators deserve better.

What if art and light could seamlessly and instantly elevate our mood—and our spaces?”
— Farah Barnes, Founder

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As a new creator, I entered Kickstarter believing in its mission to help bring creative projects to life. Sadly, my experience suggests otherwise. If we truly want to participate in rebuilding—and making America great—we must support innovation at its roots: with small businesses, independent inventors, and the makers who are building the future. That kind of support doesn’t always live here.

It took us over 10 years of commitment—through research

Dave Chappelle's Unreleased Film 'Dave Chappelle Live in Real Life' to Screen at MVAAFF

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Dave Chappelle in Yellow Springs, Ohio, 2020 (Photo credit: Matthieu Bitton)

Dave Chappelle sits on the big green Adirondack chair on the front lawn of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts during a 2017 visit to his alma mater in Washington, D.C.

Dave Chappelle sits on the big green Adirondack chair on the front lawn of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts during a 2017 visit to his alma mater in Washington, D.C. Photo credit: Mathieu Bitton.

Special Screening Benefits Duke Ellington School of the Arts Theatre Department Endowment and Cinematic Arts Program

OAKS BLUFF, MA, DC, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) announced today that it will present a special screening of Dave Chappelle's unreleased independent documentary "Dave Chappelle Live in Real Life" on Friday, August 8, at 2:30 PM at the Performing Arts Center (PAC), Martha's Vineyard. This exclusive screening, part of MVAAFF's 23rd annual festival, serves as a fundraising event to benefit Chappelle's alma mater, Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C.

Donors have early access to screening tickets

Formula Fixed Cycling Brings Fast and Viral Racing to the DMV for its Eastern Qualifiers

Formula Fixed has partnered with Chocolate City Criterium for its Eastern Qualifiers, adding additional days of racing, culture and community in the heart of Washington, DC.

Three Days of No-Brakes Racing, Creator Chaos, and Street Culture Take Over Washington, DC This August

We’re here to remix the landscape a bit and grow the sport of cycling.”
— James Grady

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Eastern Qualifiers for Formula Fixed (www.formulafixed.com), a bold new cycling format at the crossroads of sports, gaming, and entertainment. Inspired by the raw intensity of fixed-gear street racing and the ingenuity of modern reimagined formats like TGL (The Golf League), The Snow League and Unrivaled, is coming to the nation's capital next month. With three jam-packed days of racing, parties, and creator-driven content, DC is about to become the epicenter of American cycling culture.

Formula Fixed has partnered with Chocolate City Criterium for these events, adding

DevLand Academy: Math Games, Built by Lifelong Learners That Never Settle for Boring

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At DevLand Academy, math meets play in free, captivating games designed to build fearless thinkers ready for real-world challenges.

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DevLand Academy: Free Games, Real-World Skills, and a Revolution for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

Let’s call it what it is: America’s education system is failing a generation. Schools are stuck in the past. Kids are checked out. Teachers are exhausted and under-appreciated. Parents are left with all the worry and none of the solutions.

So here’s mine: DevLand Academy. No sugar-

European Central Bank Holds Rates in Tactical Pause as Global Trade Frictions and Market Paths Diverge

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As the ECB pauses its rate-cut cycle at 2.15%, EBC Financial Group highlights market volatility driven by U.S. trade tensions, strong economic data, and diverging policy paths.

With inflation on target but volatility mounting, EBC Financial Group says the ECB’s pause reflects a critical inflection point for Europe’s monetary strategy.

DC, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The European Central Bank (ECB) held its key interest rates steady on Thursday, pausing a series of aggressive cuts that have dominated the past nine months. The move, widely anticipated by markets, underscores both confidence in the eurozone’s inflation trajectory and mounting caution over global headwinds — particularly escalating trade tensions with the United States and deflationary risks from Asia.

The ECB’s main refinancing rate was kept at 2.15%, while the deposit and marginal lending

Renowned Criminal Defense Attorney Philip Andonian Joins Messner Reeves LLP to Launch New Washington, D.C. Office

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Messner Reeves LLP, a full-service business law firm, announces the opening of Washington, D.C. office and welcomes criminal defense attorney Philip Andonian.

I am excited to join the esteemed team at Messner Reeves and help the firm expand its services in the D.C. market, where I have practiced for the last 20 years.”
— Philip Andonian

WASHINGTON D.C. , DC, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Messner Reeves LLP, a full-service business law firm with offices across the United States, proudly announces the opening of its new Washington, D.C. office, welcoming esteemed criminal defense attorney Philip Andonian as a partner. With this expansion, Messner Reeves grows to ten offices nationwide and more than 140 attorneys, continuing its strategic growth into key markets.

Philip Andonian is a nationally recognized trial

Adventure Awaits at WMAL's 'The All American Book Club' Celebrating Courageous Trailblazers

"The All-American Book Club" Honors Adventurous Women Igniting Faith, Patriotism, Bold Legacy for Future Leaders

"The All-American Book Club" Honors Adventurous Women Igniting Faith, Patriotism, Bold Legacy for Future Leaders

"The All-American Book Club" Honors Adventurous Women Igniting Faith, Patriotism, Bold Legacy for Future Leaders: Stories of Faith, Service, and Guidance. 

These women don’t just lead; they inspire. Their stories captivate, leaving a legacy for young women rising as tomorrow’s trailblazers.”
— Eden Gordon Hill

WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Eden Gordon Media, NewsTalk 105.9 FM, WMAL's "The All-American Book Club" was inspired by enduring examples of biblical figures like Jesus' mother Mary, Deborah, Ruth, Esther, and Sarah, whose steadfast faith and bravery transformed history, to highlight

New Project to Develop Specification for Evaluating Conformance of WInnForum Transceiver Facility Launches

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Call for participation is now open in WInnForum's New Transceiver Conformance Project

The WInnForum is again leading the efforts to define the Conformance Specification for the WInnForum Transceiver Facility adopted by SDR Manufacturers and other RF Users”
— Sarvpreet Singh, SDS Committee Chair

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) announces an open call for participation in its new Transceiver Conformance Work Group after a successful kick-off meeting 30 July. Per the group’s charter, the goal is to develop a conformance specification that complements the WINNF Transceiver Facility (WINNF-TS-0008).

“A specification is only as good as its completeness, clarity, and verifiability” says Sarvpreet

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Kurdish-American Designer Lara Dizeyee to Present ‘Milan Enchanted’ Collection at Milan Fashion Week 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C., WA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kurdish-American fashion designer Lara Dizeyee will debut her latest haute couture collection, Milan Enchanted, on September 27, 2025, at the prestigious Palazzo Serbelloni during Milan Fashion Week.

The show will include a champagne reception

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

G7+7 Petition Exceeding a Quarter Million Signatures Marks First Year of Calling to End Forced Organ Harvesting in China

Commemorating July 20, 1999, when the Chinese Communist Party Launched the Nationwide Persecution of Falun Gong Practitioners

After more than two decades of forced organ harvesting, we are faced with an urgent matter of conscience: will we remain silent and embolden the perpetrators, or will we take a courageous stand.”
— Torsten Trey

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On the anniversary of the G7+7 Petition, the international campaign gains renewed urgency as it coincides with a solemn commemoration—July 20 marks the 26th anniversary since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) launched a nationwide persecution against tens of millions of Falun Gong practitioners across China.

Falun Gong, a peaceful spiritual practice rooted in the principles of truthfulness,

Congressional Briefing on Human Trafficking Unites Leading Advocacy Organizations and Lawmakers

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Congressional Briefing on Human Trafficking: “Uniting to Prevent Human Trafficking & Bring Hope to Survivors”

Representative Chris Smith, Mary Vigil, Legislative Director, and Valerie Smian, Head of Communications, Partnerships and Events, ALLATRA IPM at Congressional Briefing on Human Trafficking: “Uniting to Prevent Human Trafficking & Bring Hope to Survivors”

Representative Chris Smith, Mary Vigil, Legislative Director, and Valerie Smian, Head of Communications, Partnerships and Events, ALLATRA IPM at Congressional Briefing on Human Trafficking: “Uniting to Prevent Human Trafficking & Bring Hope to Survivors”

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On July 16, 2025, ALLATRA International participated in the “Uniting to Prevent Human Trafficking & Bring Hope to Survivors” Congressional Briefing at the Rayburn House Office Building. The event brought together lawmakers, human rights advocates, survivor leaders, and international organizations to address the global crisis of human trafficking and explore coordinated responses to exploitation.

The event was organized by the Alliance to

Triumph Therapeutics Issues New Report Educating Parents on Children’s Shoes

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WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Triumph Therapeutics, a trusted provider of DC pediatric occupational therapy as well as physical therapy and speech therapy, today released a detailed new report—“When Should Your Child Start Wearing Shoes?”.

This report is designed to help parents understand developmental readiness, sensory