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Young Americans Have High Appreciation and Expectations for Science, but Misinformation Threatens the Future

3BL Media

Fifth year of 3M and Ipsos global survey reveals Americans want science to help solve for sustainability, health and STEM equity challenges. They’re significantly more likely than their older counterparts to say they expect to appreciate science more over the next five years (63% of Gen Z and Millennials, vs. 43% of Gen X and Baby Boomers).

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People Behind the Power: What To Know About the Remarkable Role of Duke Energy Lineworkers

3BL Media

On April 18, Duke Energy celebrates the men and women who keep the lights on for customers every day Lineworkers play a critical role in the clean energy transition and building the grid of the future Over the past seven years, Duke Energy and its Foundation have invested nearly $4 million to strengthen its lineworker talent pipeline CHARLOTTE, N.C.,

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Honoring and Supporting Women of Color Leaders

Stanford Social Innovation

By Gail Christopher & Deepa Iyer Across sectors, organizations in the United States have long placed barriers between women of color and leadership positions. For women of color stepping into leadership circles historically dominated by white men, the heightened risks include diminishment, harassment, prejudice, and inadequate support.

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Polo Ralph Lauren Introduces New Collection That Builds Upon Its Historic Partnership With Morehouse and Spelman Colleges

3BL Media

Historically Black colleges and universities have uniquely been centers of both intellectual discourse and cultural influence for more than 150 years,” said David A. The Company is also actively facilitating career pathways for Black talent by deepening internship, recruitment, mentorship and development programs. Thomas, Ph.D.,

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BET, 125th Street Business Improvement District and the Apollo Theater Announce Recipients of Third Annual Harlem Entrepreneurial Microgrant Initiative

3BL Media

The 2022 iteration proudly continues to provide support and financial aid to small, independently owned and operated Harlem businesses and non-profits. Now in its third year, the expanded microgrant initiative provided $100,000 in aid to local merchants and organizations who have been affected by the lasting impact of pandemic.

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The JUST Report: Why Inflation is the Enemy of a JUST Economy

Just Capital

Here, the news is mixed. Walmart , which raised its average hourly wage to $16 late last year, announced this week it would create 50,000 new jobs by the end of next month. Target , which recently announced starting wage increases to $15-24 an hour, has also highlighted its strong growth expectations. per hour.

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Fired up: Meet 30 youth leaders sparking change

Corporate Knights

The 28-year-old climate-action instructor and sustainable-operations manager was hoping for a blissful escape before the new academic year. I have to be honest – it has been difficult,” says 16-year-old Sophia Mathur, a founder of Canada’s Fridays for Future. It’s a constant reminder of how important our work is.”

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