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With Governor's Signature, Hawaii Becomes First State to Raise Tobacco Sale Age to 21

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Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids logo.WASHINGTON, June 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: Hawaii made history and set an example for the nation today when Governor David Ige signed landmark legislation that prohibits the sale of...



U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for June 20

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U.S. Census BureauWASHINGTON, June 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: YALE MAN Profile America — Saturday, June 20th. The first Chinese student to graduate from an American college was Yung Wing, a naturalized American...


Statement by Minister of Veterans Affairs on National Aboriginal Day

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OTTAWA, June 20, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Erin O'Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today issued the following statement to mark National Aboriginal Day. "Today we pause to remember and honour the immense contributions, sacrifices and impact made by Aboriginal Canadians in...


Foresters, KaBOOM! and volunteers bring families together with new playground at Bill Beck Park

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Playground will enhance family and community well-being EL CAJON, CA, June 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - The El Cajon community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Bill Beck Park. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from ForestersTM, City of El Cajon...


Foresters, KaBOOM! and volunteers bring families together with new playground at New Chelsea Elementary School

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Playground will enhance family and community well-being KANSAS CITY, KS, June 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - The Kansas City community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at New Chelsea Elementary School. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from...


The U.S. Conference of Mayors Announces Support of Major League Baseball's "Play Ball" Initiative

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U.S. Conference of Mayors.SAN FRANCISCO, June 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) has announced support for Major League Baseball's "Play Ball" initiative, which focuses on the fun nature of baseball and encourages widespread participation in baseball-related...


Boston & Hattiesburg (MS) Named "Most Livable" Cities in America

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U.S. Conference of Mayors.SAN FRANCISCO, June 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Boston, MA Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Hattiesburg, MS Mayor Johnny Dupree have been awarded first place honors in the 2015 City Livability Awards Program during The U.S. Conference of Mayors' 83rd Annual Meeting in...


Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Aboriginal Day

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OTTAWA, June 21, 2015 /CNW/ - National Aboriginal Day is an opportunity to recognize the rich cultural heritage of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis, as well as their significant contributions to this great country. Recently, the closing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission...

Statement by the Honourable Bernard Valcourt on National Aboriginal Day

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OTTAWA, June 21, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, issued the following statement today on the occasion of National Aboriginal Day: "Today, we celebrate the contributions of Aboriginal peoples and the vital role they...

ADL Says Anti-Semitism In Charleston Shooter's Racist Manifesto Shows White Supremacy Is A Threat To Everyone

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NEW YORK, June 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said the Charleston shooter's newly revealed racist manifesto reveals "an individual whose worldview was tainted not only by racism but by hardcore anti-Semitism," and provides an added reason...


Latin Trade Announces Corporate Winners Of The 2015 BRAVO Business Awards

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MIAMI, June 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The CEOs of six outstanding Latin American companies comprise the first group of leaders to be recognized as honorees of the 2015 BRAVO Business Awards. Latin Trade Group, the leading provider of information and business services to companies operating...


Video: Esurance Recognizes All Marriages And #EqualDreams

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Esurance recognizes all marriages and #EqualDreamsSAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Esurance released "#EqualDreams," a new video that takes a position that all people's dreams should be equal. The film, which was shot at a real wedding, features children and gay teens who are asked to describe, in their words, what their...


Noble Network Named Top Public Charter School System in America as Winner of 2015 Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools, Receives $250,000 Award

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The Eli and Edythe Broad FoundationNEW ORLEANS, June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Noble Network of Charter Schools, which operates 17 schools in Chicago, was named the best-performing large public charter school system in America as the winner of the 2015 Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools, The Eli and Edythe...


One Million Nutrient Grants Provided to At-Risk Children and Mothers in Need Via SmartyPants Vitamins / Vitamin Angels 1-for-1 Nutrient Grant Program

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MARINA DEL REY, Calif., June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, 157,000 lives worldwide are lost due to undernutrition or "hidden hunger," a lack of micronutrients affecting millions worldwide that can lead to disease and even death.1  In fact, 45% of all childhood deaths are...


NJHA Receives 'Freedom Award' for Support of New Jersey's National Guard and Reservists

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PRINCETON, N.J., June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The New Jersey Hospital Association was presented a Freedom Award from the New Jersey Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for its support of veterans and service members through its Certified Application Counselor...



United Airlines Teams Up with the Chicago Urban League to Fly Local Students to China

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Chicago students at O'Hare just before they embark on their exchange trip to China.CHICAGO, June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines and the Chicago Urban League, along with the China-United States Exchange Foundation, is leading Chicago high school students on an educational, cultural and social trip through China.   More than 20 Chicago students are...


Ramtha's Spiritual Bootcamp Begins

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YELM, Wash., June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest discoveries in neurogenetics combined with the ancient wisdom of Ramtha will be explored and taught during Ramtha's Spiritual Bootcamp Friday, July 24 to Saturday, August 1 at Ramtha's School of Enlightenment campus in Yelm,...


Determined Action on North Korean Human Rights Urged by High-level Global Gathering

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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnc/20150622/224704SALZBURG, Austria, June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- From June 2 to 6, 2015, the three members of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) - Michael Kirby, Marzuki Darusman, and Sonja Biserko - came together at Salzburg...


Comisionada del Trabajo concede $138,386 a cuidadora que trabajaba día y noche por menos del salario mínimo

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SAN FRANCISCO, 22 de junio de 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- La Comisionada del Trabajo de California, Julie A. Su, adjudicó $138,386 en pagos atrasados a una cuidadora que trabajaba 16 horas por día en San Francisco por menos del salario mínimo, usualmente sin...


Park West Gallery opens Detroit exhibitions with Marcus Glenn

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Park West Gallery, the host of fine art auctions on cruise ships, live art auctions in major metropolitan areas and via art gallery locations in Detroit and Miami Lakes, Florida, will showcase the art of Detroit artist...


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