The week that was

The Kings went undefeated this week and took a 3-0-0 lead in the Crypto.com Arena. The week consisted of games two, three and four of the team’s four-game home stand, where they saw three familiar opponents. Each game was a rematch from earlier in the season, with the Kings visiting their opponent’s building. The Kings may have had a maximum of six out of six points overall, but each game had its own drama and each was a one-goal game.

The first game of the week started Tuesday with the Minnesota Wild in town. When the two teams met in October for the Kings’ first win of the season, they had a combined total of 13 goals. On this occasion they merged into one. Scoring the only goal of the game was King’s leading scorer Gabriel Vilardi who redeemed a nice pass to the slot from the captain Anze Kopitar. Shutting out the wilderness was Jonathan Schnell who picked up his 57th career shutout and was ranked 22nd all-time.

Two nights later, the Kings welcomed the Chicago Blackhawks. They say history likes to repeat itself, and on Thursday night it did. Just a week after losing 2-1 to home team Blackhawks in Chicago in overtime, home team Kings did the same. Philip Danault had one game by scoring and setting up the Kings’ only regular goal Kevin Fiala for the overtime winner with just 1.4 seconds left in the game. Jonathan Quick started for the Kings for the fourth straight game, stopping 31 of 32 shots.

Rounding out the Kings last week was a more scoring affair than the two weekday games combined against the Detroit Red Wings. In their final meeting of the season, the Kings relied on their power play for two goals and a third goal that crossed the goal line just a second after a Red Wings penalty had expired. Milestones were present as a game on Saturday night Adrian Kempe picked up his 100th career assist and Sean Durzi recorded his first career multi-goal game. The milestone clock now reads Kevin Fiala, who sits at 299 career points after a power play goal against the Red Wings. Cal Petersen started for the Kings and stopped 18 shots en route to his fourth win of the season.

Notable news from the past week:

• Phillip Danault led the Kings in points with four (1-3=4) in three games played.
• On Sunday, November 13, the Kings made several transactions, including outing Brendan Lemieux on IR, sending Brandt Clarke to the Ontario Reign with a condition loan and recall Lias Andersson and Jacob Moverare.
• Jonathan Quick went 2-0-0 on his two starts with a .48 GAA and .981 SV%.
• The Kings power play was 2-for-11 in the four games and currently ranks 20th in the NHL (19.4%).
• The Kings’ penalty kill went 6-on-9 in their four games and currently ranks 24th in the NHL (75.4%).

The week that is

In the coming week, the Kings will weather a four-game road trip in Canada and the Pacific Northwest in the West when they face four division opponents, including three of them for the first time this season.

The Kings will begin their road trip against reigning Pacific Division champions the Calgary Flames at the Saddledome on Monday. It will be the Kings’ first look at the newly revamped Flames roster, which doesn’t include two departures from 100-point scorers in Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk, but additions from 115-point scorer Jonathan Huberdeau and Stanley Cup champion von 2022, Nazem Kadri. The Flames will start Monday’s game after just coming off a seven-game losing streak on Saturday.

The Kings will then travel to Edmonton and face the Oilers for the first time since Game 7 of the first round of the playoffs last year. Connor McDavid (32) and Leon Draisaitl (28) are currently in first and second place in the NHL on points. The Oilers are 6-4-0 in their last 10 games and have the second-ranked power play in the NHL (32.2%).

In the ladder half of the week, the Kings play back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday. First, the Kings will head west to Vancouver and face off against a struggling Canucks team currently sitting at 4-9-3. The Canucks have lost a league-high nine games this season while leading by multiple goals in one game. To wrap up the week and road trip for the Kings, Saturday will see a tilt against the Pacific Division’s biggest upset, the Seattle Kraken. 8-5-3, the Kraken currently sit third in the division, two points behind the Kings. In their last meeting earlier this season, the Kraken defeated the Kings 4-1 at Crypto.com Arena.

Upcoming games this week:

• 11/14 @ Calgary Flames @5:30
• 11/16 @ Edmonton Oilers @7:00
• 11/18 @ Vancouver Canucks @7:00
• 11/19 @ Seattle Kraken @7:00

Presenting new ways of living in the future through the art and science of LifeWear

SHANGHAI and TOKYO , November 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Global apparel retailer UNIQLO will curate an immersive 1,000 square meter space LifePark at the China International Import Expo 2022 (CIIE), which will be held from November 5th to 10th in shanghai. UNIQLO LifePark will present new ways of living in the future through the art and science of LifeWear in four areas: technology, fashion, quality and sustainability. UNIQLO has also announced opening plans more than 10 new shops opposite China in the month of November.

“UNIQLO has been growing with us for almost 30 years of China apparel industry and work with our manufacturing partners to provide high quality products to customers around the world. We are excited to be attending CIIE for the third time, showcasing the development of products such as HEATTECH thermal apparel, Ultra Light Down and 100% recycled polyester fleece^[1] that embody the art and science of LifeWear, especially when it comes to innovative technology and sustainability. We look forward to connecting with more customers China and around the world to embark on the journey to new paths of future life,” said Jalin WuExecutive Officer of Fast Retailing Group and Chief Marketing Officer of UNIQLO Greater China.

A… create LifePark at CIIE through The Art and Science of LifeWear

UNIQLO LifeWear is simple, high-quality everyday clothing that enriches everyone’s life with a practical sense of beauty and sophisticated design. UNIQLO was inspired by the concepts of LifeWear and Made for All LifePark – a place for everyone at this year’s CIIE, equipped with installations that convey the different aspects of LifeWear in four zones: technology, fashion, quality and sustainability.

Driven by technology and innovation, UNIQLO has built a range of winter items that allow customers to comfortably enjoy winter and colder climates. In addition to HEATTECH, products such as Ultra Light Down and Hybrid Down keep the wearer warm and stylish.

visitors of technology zone are immediately greeted with innovation as they enter, greeted by a gigantic centerpiece installation of the world’s first 2.5 meter high HEATTECH inner lining. HEATTECH has enjoyed great popularity among customers since its launch in 2003 and has become synonymous with LifeWear. In the 19 years since, breathable, flexible underwear has been a staple of winter wardrobes.

Also featured on the technology zone is UNIQLO’s newest ultra-light multifunctional down with modern contrasting color blocks and shiny surface designs. They are incredibly light, warm, compact and portable, water-repellent and feature an anti-static lining. Ultra Light Down’s groundbreaking creation was named one of the 100 Greatest Modern Designs by wealth in 2020.

Designed in collaboration with its global brand ambassador and professional snowboarder Ayumu Hirano, UNIQLO Hybrid Down uses composite fill technology with down and performance padding that absorbs moisture to generate warmth. UNIQLO Hybrid Down offers lightweight, flexible and incredibly warm designs that are perfect for even the coldest winter days.

In the Life Park sustainability zone, UNIQLO will debut its latest fleece fabric made from 100% recycled polyester from plastic bottles at CIIE. This success is made possible through the combined efforts of UNIQLO and its leading supplier partners. UNIQLO is expanding its range of apparel designed with the latest technology and aims to inspire more people to enjoy quality apparel while caring for the planet.

That fashion zone at UNIQLO LifePark will preview UNIQLO and MARNI’s upcoming Winter 2022 collection, due for release in December. UNIQLO and MARNI continue to playfully explore the conflict between purity and chaos with 1960s psychedelic prints and colour-block designs. The fusion of UNIQLO’s simplicity, craftsmanship and MARNI’s creativity brings cozy warmth to cold winter days and enlivens everyday styling with color and energy.

The Life Park quality zone UNIQLO will present Masterpieces – essential items that evolve over time. Key exhibits include shirts, bottoms and wireless bras to show how these can be made better each season.

Other iconic UNIQLO products on display in the four zones in the LifePark are UV protection jackets, breathable AIRism clothing, UT (UNIQLO T-Shirt) and BLOCKTECH functional jackets.

UNIQLO opened its first store on the mainland China in Sep 2002, and currently the company operates over 900 retail locations in more than 200 cities across the mainland. With more than 10 new stores opening in November in locations such as chongqing city, as well Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui UNIQLO offers clothing designed with cutting-edge technology and international quality to millions of consumers everywhere China.

[1] The fabric is out 100% recycled polyester.

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CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved OSU President Jayathi Murthy’s goals for fiscal 2023 and advanced construction on several projects at the Corvallis campus and Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.

The Board heard a report on OSU’s efforts to promote equity, inclusion and social justice; received updates related to discussions with stakeholders and heads of state regarding OSU’s management of the Elliott State Research Forest and Oregon State legislative priorities; and heard a presentation on best practices in board governance.

Murthy’s presidential goals call for deepening ties with OSU stakeholders, including industry partners, elected officials, community leaders, and K-12 and college leaders; evaluating OSU strategies and progress in key areas such as student success, research, equity, and statewide engagement and service; and advocating government support for higher education and priority OSU initiatives, including work to advance the semiconductor industry.

Other goals for the President include participating in the development of OSU’s next strategic plan; deepening ties with the OSU Foundation; Evaluate the effectiveness of university-wide marketing and communications to increase OSU’s impact within Oregon and beyond; and working with the leaders of OSU Athletics and the PAC-12 conference to contribute strategies in the changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics.

“I am very committed to these goals and very excited for the work ahead,” said Murthy. “I am committed to significantly improving student access and supporting student success, including higher graduation rates.”

Murthy said she is keen to increase Oregon state’s already large research footprint, which totaled more than $471 million in grant-funded research last year.

“OSU is well positioned to address and solve some of the most complex issues facing Oregon and the world in areas such as climate, sustainability, community economic resilience and water resources,” Murthy said. “This work is vital to humanity and requires collaboration across OSU and with other universities, as well as support and partnership with state and federal leaders and business stakeholders.”

The Trustees approved an Order of Recognition recognizing Becky Johnson as a University Faculty Member, Academic Director and Vice President of OSU-Cascades for her service as interim President of the State of Oregon from May 2021 to early September 2022 and for her service beginning in 1984.

The Trustees heard from Scott Vignos, interim vice president and chief diversity officer, that OSU is making significant progress in advancing the university’s diversity strategic plan. Efforts include adoption of an employee’s color preservation and success strategy; expanded educational partnerships; Formation of a share management consortium within OSU; expanded support for local and indigenous students, employees and communities; and expanded diversity community relationships throughout Oregon.

According to Vignos, future priorities include expanding programs to improve faculty and staff recruitment and retention committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and expanding the engagement and services offered in the Portland area by OSU Extension, OSU departments including Student Affairs and the Office of Institutional Diversity are offered by the OSU Alumni Association and the OSU Foundation.

A panel discussion followed with university faculty and staff working on diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion programs.

Trustees approved several building and construction projects on Friday, including:

• A $71 million project to refurbish Withycombe Hall on the Corvallis campus, which will include additional student meeting space, laboratory improvements, a dairy and winery renovation, and the addition of retail space to sell Beaver Classic cheese, ice cream and will include meat. The renovated dairy and winery will offer students new learning opportunities to prepare them for career opportunities. The renovation will also create expanded opportunities for Oregon State researchers and provide the opportunity to develop best practices for sustainably producing dairy and wine using less water, energy and packaging, while controlling the carbon footprint for those products.

• A $13 million project to improve the university research vessel dock at Hatfield Marine Science Center. The original dock was built in the early 1960s and expanded in the 1990s. The project is necessary to accommodate the new regional-class research vessel, the RV Taani, due to arrive in Newport in 2023, as well as vessels that the university may operate in the future. The 1960’s portion of the dock will be replaced and a new support system will be installed to accommodate cranes, tankers and large forklifts. The dock will also be widened and utilities will be replaced.

• A $5 million budget increase for improvements to the Washington Way project on the Corvallis campus. The project is now expected to cost $29 million, up from $24 million when the board originally approved it in 2019. The project will reconstruct the Washington Way corridor, including several intersections, and will include pedestrian safety works , bicycles, roads and railways. A portion of the increase will be paid by the City of Corvallis to help replace an aging city water main.

The board also approved a board work plan for 2023 and the results of the board review for 2022.

They also heard reports from student leaders on the university’s Corvallis and Bend campuses and updates from executives from the OSU Faculty Senate, the OSU Foundation, the Presidential Transitional Committee of Trustees, and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

Three board committees met Thursday:

• The Executive & Audit Committee approved its annual work plan, an external audit report and a report from the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance. The committee also discussed a report from the Office of General Counsel, the Annual Compliance & Ethics Program Report and a presentation on Board of Trustees vacancies.

• The Finance and Administration Committee approved its annual work plan and heard an update to the university’s fiscal year 2023 operating budget and a report from the Department of Finance and Administration on the department’s efforts to drive a framework for success that supports informed and transparent decision-making throughout the division. Committee members heard a report on a proposed $213 million 150,000-square-foot Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex to be built on OSU’s Corvallis campus in 2026. The committee approved the project to move to the next phase of design development.

• The Academic Strategies Committee approved its annual work plan and an occupational safety report, and heard briefings on faculty matters and expansion and engagement programs offered by OSU. The committee approved the offer of a bachelor’s degree in teaching to be offered on OSU’s Corvallis campus beginning in the spring of 2023, a program designed to help address the state’s teacher shortage. The degree is currently only offered at OSU-Cascades in Bend. The degree program being offered at Corvallis is pending approval by the Statewide Provosts Council and the State Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

During the board meeting, the trustees heard public testimonies from eight community members on the College of Forestry’s research forest planning; three community members on university student housing plans; and a graduate student on OSU Assistant Compensation.

The board meeting ended with an executive session permitted by Oregon law.

The board held a retreat Wednesday at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building to discuss the development of the university’s next strategic plan.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minnesota House Speaker is stepping down as vice chairman of the University of Minnesota’s board of regents after his question about whether the Morris campus was “too diverse” drew criticism.

According to a statement from the University of Minnesota, Steve Sviggum has resigned from his leadership position but will remain on the board until the end of his term when the state legislature holds its election of regents during the 2023 session.

Sviggum, 71, has faced mounting pressure over comments he made nearly two weeks ago during a meeting of regents. Speaking about falling enrollments at the Morris campus, Sviggum asked incumbent Chancellor Janet Schrunk Ericksen if the campus was “too diverse” from a marketing perspective.

Morris currently has 1,068 students enrolled. Of these, 41% are black.

Sviggum said after a meeting with chief executive Ken Powell over the weekend, he had come to the “realization” that he should step down as vice chairman immediately, according to the Star Tribune reported.

“I owe this position to my colleagues who have disapproved of my actions,” he wrote in a letter to Powell. “I do so humbly and thoughtfully, with the knowledge that the success of the University of Minnesota is the primary focus and is far more important than any single person or position.”

Regents James Farnsworth and Mike Kenyanya said it was the right move for Sviggum. Both said they had recently had discussions with others about Sviggum’s future as a board executive. The Morris Campus Student Association also asked Sviggum to step down as vice chair.

On the sprawling campus of the Minneapolis Police Academy on the city’s north side, six people sat sober and listened to a handful of officers and city officials comment on joining an understaffed department synonymous with the murder of George Floyd.

Officers would live in a busy, vibrant metropolitan area with a high quality of life, they said, and work in a large department where they could choose a variety of career paths with broad benefits.

But those taking the oath must understand that it is dangerous work and that they are expected to protect the sanctity of human life – even if it means reining in a colleague. And everything they do must aim to restore confidence in a city left in shambles by the killing of Floyd and other black people.

“There are still people who still value us,” Sgt. Vanessa Anderson told the prospective recruits. “The community still appreciates us. I really think so.”

Crime rose in Minneapolis during the pandemic, as it did in many American cities. Homicides nearly doubled from 2019 to 2021, serious assaults rose by a third, and auto thefts — which only dogged the city in the fall of 2020 — skyrocketed. And the city’s crime problem was exacerbated by a mass exodus of officers, citing post-traumatic stress after Floyd’s death, stripping the department of about a third of its staff.

Some residents say the city can feel lawless at times. On July 4, police seemed overwhelmed when rioters launched firecrackers at other people, buildings and cars. More than 1,300 911 calls were initiated that night. A witness described fireworks being shot at one of the few police cars that responded.

“Our city needs more police officers,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in August as he presented a proposal to increase police funding to bring the number of police officers to more than 800 by 2025. Pressure mounted as a court ruled in favor of residents who were suing the city for not having the minimum number of officers required by the city’s charter.

One of the six who attended the late summer presentation at the Minneapolis Police Academy was 36-year-old Cyrus Collins, from the suburb of Lino Lakes, who identifies as mixed race.

Collins has a facial tattoo of an anti-police profanity. He told The Associated Press that it’s aimed at the “bad guys,” like those who killed Floyd and Breonna Taylor, who were shot dead by officers serving a search warrant in Louisville, Kentucky. The department said it has no policy on tattoos.

“I don’t want people of color to be anti-cops,” said Collins, who works as a pizza maker and FedEx package handler. “What other career would be better for sending that message than being a Minneapolis police officer?”

Also at the meeting was William Howard, a 29-year-old black man who said he installs office furniture, writes stories for video games and has only been living in Minneapolis for a few months. Howard said he’s studied meditation and thinks it would be a useful skill when de-escalation is required.

“I feel like I can bring more heart to the police force. Heart is not about power and control, it’s about courage and protecting people and serving people,” Howard said.

But he was hesitant to apply. He has a 1-year-old son and worries about work-life balance and the dangers of the job.

Frey’s proposed funding would cover, among other things, a marketing campaign to recruit officers, an internship program for high school students, and four classes of police recruits per year.

Police spokesman Garrett Parten said the city is aware of recruitment challenges. Each class can take up to 40 recruits, but only six were in the class that graduated in September. In 2022, only 57 people applied, compared to 292 applicants in 2019.

“You can yell as loud as you want, ‘Hire more people!’ but if fewer people apply, that won’t change the result much,” said Parten. “Recruitment has become a problem across the country. There are just fewer people applying for the job.”

Statistics prove that. Among 184 police agencies surveyed in the US and Canada, the nonprofit Police Executive Research Forum found that terminations increased 43% and retirements increased 24% from 2019 to 2021. With these departures, total new hires fell by 4%.

At an orientation session for prospective cadets in March, Matthew Hobbs, a training officer, thanked attendees for just being there.

“In Minneapolis, with what we’ve been through over the past few years, for you to be here and interested in law enforcement… I’m impressed with each and every one of you that’s here,” he said.

Hobbs spoke about how he felt the day after Floyd’s killing, when he and other officers were ordered out of the precinct, which protesters quickly took over and burned down.

“That was the worst day of my career. But even after that, I still love my job,” Hobbs said, encouraging contestants to apply. “It’s an incredible career.”

Howard – the potential recruit with reservations – later said he applied but failed the oral exam. And Collins, who has spoken of being a bridge between people of color and the police, said a last-minute trip forced him to miss a necessary oral exam. He plans to reapply later, he said.

“I want to do something that I’m proud of and give it all my sympathy,” Collins said. “I can’t think of any other job — now, in 2022, with all that stuff — being a cop.”

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Trisha Ahmed is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to cover undercover topics. Follow Trisha Ahmed on twitter.

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For AP’s full coverage of George Floyd’s death, go to: https://apnews.com/hub/death-of-george-floyd

UMass Dartmouth, business leaders and the Tribe Academy came together to sponsor the first-ever Tribe Academy Diversity & Career Conference to reach students eager to enter business and technology careers

The National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE) Chapter of UMass Dartmouth was recognized for its outstanding efforts to engage and empower diverse students through professional development events

On Thursday 6th October, UMass Dartmouth hosted the Tribe Academy’s Diversity & Career Conference, one of the most dynamic and engaging diversity-focused career events for college students and young professionals in the area.

The event was free for attendees and took place in the newly renovated Marketplace conference hall, which brought together more than 150 diverse students with top companies in technology, finance, insurance and more. Dell Technologies, Wayfair, Fidelity Investments, Amica Insurance, CyberArk, IGT, Hanover Insurance and CrowdStrike sponsored the event and sent representatives to engage students.

“Tribe Academy felt like they gave us students of color an opportunity to shine and show what we bring to the table and how we can impact businesses,” said Jayden Betances, UMass Dartmouth 2022 alum and current graduate student at Charlton College of Business. “This was an extremely important event due to the opportunities and network we were presented with, which gave us the opportunity to open doors that we would not have access to without Tribe Academy! For me personally, it has been a blessing to meet and surround myself with such amazing people.”

The session included keynote addresses from veteran business leaders who have advanced their careers, remarks from UMassD leaders, Chancellor Mark Fuller, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Kimberly Scott, and Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator David Gomes (all pictured below) and a Color entry panel (including UMass Dartmouth alumni).

Students received $2,000 in enterprise technology student competition prizes, scholarships and raffles, opportunities to connect with industry volunteers in a personal and meaningful way, and an exclusive Dell Technologies reception after the conference. held at Frederick Douglass Unity House. More than 20 highly recommended students had the opportunity to meet face-to-face with companies looking for internship and full-time positions.

“This event was truly handcrafted for students and was more than a traditional careers fair,” said Laodecia “Lala” Fevrier, a class of 2018 UMassD alumna, Sr. Associate of Influencer Marketing at Wayfair and moderator of the Early Career Panel. “Students had hands-on help with resumes, preparation for job interviews, and a chance to connect with real leaders who see diversity as a key function of their organization. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to hear and support these future leaders.”

“I was able to discover what it means to be in a place where you see people who think like you and do what you do even better!” said Cybersecurity Ph.D. Student and President of the National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE) from UMass Dartmouth, Gaspard Baye. “This event brought us UMassD students together with experts from different fields who were open and willing to share their experiences and hire us. I had a real sense of belonging.”

The October conference is an example of the diverse program and measurable impact of the Tribe Academy. Since its inception in 2019, the start-up accelerating the diversity of STEM and business talent has served more than 450 students and professionals from over 25 colleges and universities across the US through its extensive training and programming, unique events and mentoring opportunities dedicated to serving as a bridge between talent and 30+ leading companies. Tribe Academy graduates have gone on to work at leading companies including Microsoft, Amazon, Dell Technologies and Fidelity Investments.

“Tribe Academy’s return to campus post-Covid was critical as it allowed industry leaders to meet face-to-face with UMassD students of color who shared their determination, energy and understanding of the unprecedented access and real possibilities of Internships demonstrated time roles at companies committed to DEI,” said Peggy Dias, Tribe Academy Campus Lead and Executive Director of IT Services at UMassD. Dias also expressed her gratitude to Tribe Academy co-founders Nishita Roy-Pope and Florcy Morisset for their longstanding commitment to UMassD BIPOC students.

To learn more about the work of Tribe Academy, visit TribeAcademyDiversity.com or connect on LinkedIn. To learn more about how Tribe Academy is partnering with UMass Dartmouth, contact [email protected].

“Tribe Academy has been very instrumental in my development and building the belief in myself that the color of my skin cannot and will not hold me back. This was very instrumental in securing my internship and ultimately my full-time position. When the team reached out to me to volunteer, I knew I had to do my part to instill that same confidence in students.”

Although smoking prevalence in NYC has halved, from 22% in 2002 to 11% in 2020, inequalities remain due to tobacco marketing, the concentration of retailers in high-poverty communities, and other forms of structural inequality.

Addressing the root causes of injustice and prioritizing communities experiencing those injustices is critical.

October 17, 2022 – The Department of Health today released a new report (PDF) emphasizing the need to address the root causes of smoking injustice, with recommendations on how to make progress. Although fewer adults in New York smoke cigarettes than in previous decades, some New Yorkers continue to smoke at higher rates, and smoking remains a leading cause of death. Smoking can cause heart disease, lung disease, stroke, diabetes and over 10 types of cancer.

“Smoking kills and its unjust effects are not accidental but intentional,” he said Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan. “The tobacco industry has been targeting marginalized people, mostly black and brown people and those on low incomes, for decades. They have done it at home and abroad. While reaping billions of dollars, New Yorkers have lost loved ones. This data once again highlights the unjust effects of tobacco use and is a call to action to end Big Tobacco’s exploitation of our communities.”

The report includes data on racist environmental and industry factors that can lead to injustice. These include disproportionate industry marketing and access to retailers in communities with higher levels of poverty and fewer protective factors, such as poverty. B. Healthy coping resources or access to treatment support. For example, data on menthol smoking rates is presented, highlighting the harmful effects of the tobacco industry’s aggressive advertising of menthol cigarettes on communities of color. In 2020, 52% of all adults who smoked in NYC usually smoked menthol cigarettes, but 89% of Black and 68% of Latino/a adults who smoked used menthol cigarettes, compared to just 32% of Whites and 25% of Asians /Pacific Adult islanders who smoked.

The report also underscores the importance of recognizing overlapping factors in smoking injustice. While overall smoking prevalence in New York was similar across different racial/ethnicity groups, looking at race, ethnicity, gender, and birthplace together revealed inequalities. In 2019-2020, non-US-born Asian/Pacific Island men smoked more frequently than US-born Asian/Pacific Island men (20% vs. 5%). The data tells a different story when looking at Black and Hispanic men who are more likely to smoke if born in the US (23% and 21%, respectively) than outside the US (5% and 11%, respectively).

The report also examines tobacco treatment uptake and suggests that tailored outreach and treatment support must be a priority. For example, smoking Asian/Pacific Islanders from New York were less likely (9%) to have used nicotine replacement therapy (tobacco treatment drugs used to treat nicotine cravings) than Black (24%), Latino/a (26%), and White (20 %) adults who smoke in 2016.

“We need to make sure all communities get the support they need. Tobacco treatment medication and counseling can double a person’s chances of successfully quitting smoking. So it’s imperative that we work together to raise awareness of all the resources available to New Yorkers, such as numerous quit programs across the city,” he said dr Michelle Morse, the agency’s chief medical officer and deputy commissioner of the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness.

To support communities most affected by smoking inequalities:

• Community-based organizations, public health practitioners, and social service providers can refer to the Race to Justice Action Kit for tips on how to communicate effectively and respectfully about health inequalities and implement meaningful community engagement projects.
• Clinicians should use best practices to address health inequities. For more tips, see the NYS Department of Health’s Health Organization Considerations in Support of Justice.
• Physicians should screen all patients for tobacco use and offer tobacco treatment, including medication, to all patients who smoke, even if they are not ready to quit.
• Researchers should apply anti-racism approaches in tobacco research and surveillance, including collecting and reporting disaggregated data when possible.
• Public health advocates and policymakers should advocate for tailored solutions and policies grounded in equity that challenge industry influences, change unjust conditions and break down barriers to community health.

See the report for more recommendations. For more information on tobacco treatment resources, visit the NYC Quits and Coping with Nicotine Withdrawal website. Clinical guidelines, tools and resources are also available for clinicians.

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A crowd gathered between sections 308 and 310 in the right pavilion at Dodger Stadium. Anticipation buzzed. It was 6:19pm last Tuesday and the show was about to start.

Not the show with Mookie Betts and Justin Turner and Freddie Freeman. The one with the eight-piece mariachi—seven men and one woman—in white Charros with dodger blue moños, or fly, for a pop of color that gives the ballpark a feel unlike any other in Major League Baseball.

Every Tuesday this season, the Dodgers have hosted a mariachi to play before and during games. Mostly, the featured group was Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar, and they will return for the first playoff game against the San Diego Padres this week.

Last week’s show, the regular-season finale, also featured Mariachi Garibaldi and kicked off after hosts at the stadium introduced the ensemble to the crowds, who braved LA traffic to arrive early.

The group performed while people watched from behind, blocking the sidewalk and singing along. Most had their phones tapped. There were Urías, Valenzuela and González jerseys, but also many Kershaw and Bellinger jerseys. A man wore a cap and jersey belonging to the Tomateros de Culiacán, the baseball team in Julio Urías’ hometown, Mexico. A woman let out a deep-throated scream or grito.

“About Mexico!” shouted a man. “About Mexico!”

The 10-minute set featured harp, guitar, and trumpet solos. When it was over, the oldest member of the group, Gustavo Hernández, belted out an exclamation point.

“Que viva los Dodgers!”

Jimmy Cuéllar grabbed his phone and recorded the wild crowd over his shoulder for the group’s Instagram livestream. Hernández, a guitarist, took a selfie with fans. The crowd dispersed, but the night was just beginning. The group had four more sets to play during the game between the Dodgers and Colorado Rockies – 90 seconds after the end of the first, third and fifth innings before performing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” in the seventh inning.

Mariachis had played at Dodger Stadium for years, but that performance in front of 56,000 fans in the spotlight was unprecedented attention. What began as an experiment last October became a cultural breakthrough. A year later, the in-game sounds of a live mariachi are a hallmark of the Dodger Stadium experience, which continues into the postseason for every Game 1 and potential crucial game the Dodgers play.

“It started out as a rehearsal to see if we could cheer the crowd a little bit more,” said Cierra VanDyke, the Dodgers’ manager of marketing and promotions. “And it was a hit.”

The son of Mexican immigrants, Jimmy Cuéllar was born and raised in Bakersfield surrounded by mariachi artists in his family. His father Jaime started Mariachi Garibaldi as a youth group in 1994. Jimmy was 12. He played with his father and uncles. It was first class training.

In 2004, he left home to visit Cal State Long Beach and joined Los Camperos, a Grammy-winning mariachi group. A dream became reality. But after a decade, he decided to go back to his roots or bring them to himself.

He relocated his father’s mariachi group to Los Angeles. It remained named after his father – Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar – but he became its director and leader. The ensemble slowly gained importance on the market. They will be touring for the sixth straight year in December, performing in Texas, North Carolina, and Northern and Southern California. They will be touring again with his wife Kareli’s ballet folklorico company. By day, the couple runs a performing arts school in Bell Gardens.

“It’s a whole thing,” said Cuéllar, 40, “we have the mariachi and the dancers.”

The mariachi group’s trajectory changed a few years ago with an unexpected call from the Dodgers: Could they perform before a game if fans entered the stadium from behind the pavilion? They did the gig and soon the Dodgers called again and asked for another show.

Last season, the Dodgers asked her to appear at Viva Los Dodgers, a pregame event the organization hosts on the last Sunday of the month. The group’s profile soon became national.

It started out like a normal day at the ballpark. The musicians were warming up when they learned that Dodgers then-closer Kenley Jansen asked them to take to the field to perform “La Bikina” – a traditional mariachi song revived when Luis Miguel published his version in 2000 – playing for Urías.

They were playing when Joe Kelly, another former Dodgers pitcher, asked if one of the mariachi members would trade one of their jackets — a heavily embroidered navy Charro – for one of his jerseys. A trumpeter, Grover Castro, agreed, but the exchange had to wait until they had performed the national anthem.

Days later, the group woke up to a text with a photo of Kelly’s wife. Kelly, whose mother is Mexican, wore the jacket – blue with white embroidery – to the organization’s visit to the White House as the defending World Series champion.

“Looking back, it’s still a crazy and surreal thing for us,” said Castro, a 25-year-old Los Angeles native. “That was a moment of pride for us.”

Interview requests came from all over the country. Cuéllar said they woke up at 3 a.m. in Los Angeles to do interviews for shows in Miami. People called and asked if they could buy their own jacket. Cuéllar estimated the group sold a handful for $600 apiece.

A man once asked the group to come to his wife’s birthday party in Manhattan Beach on a Saturday. Cuéllar told him they couldn’t arrive until after midnight. Never mind, said the man. His wife was a big Dodgers fan and wanted to see the jackets. She burst into tears when they showed up and played a few songs.

“Things accelerated for us after that,” Castro said. “That put us on the map.”

The Dodgers had another idea for them last October: What if you perform during a playoff game?

What? Elton John, The Beatles, The Three Tenors and Madonna played sold-out shows at Dodger Stadium. Mariachi Garibaldi has performed in backyards, concert halls and everywhere in between, but nothing like that.

“The stadium is so big,” said Cuéllar. “It’s pretty scary.”

The group took the opportunity. Then came the fundamental question: how would that work? Cuéllar didn’t want to distract the group from the game. A plan was hatched between the two parties. The mariachi would perform a short pregame show and would be given four 90-second sets during play for a set daily fee. The plan was first carried out in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves, and again in Game 4.

“It’s just great to help this genre stay at a high level,” said Cuéllar.

The Dodgers won Game 3 but lost Game 4 to fall into a three-game-to-one series hole, but the mariachi was a smash. After Game 4, the ensemble appeared on television during post-game coverage for Curtis Granderson, Jimmy Rollins, Pedro Martinez and Bob Costas behind the set.

The next night, singer Julián Torres performed with Mariachi Los Toros on the mic for Game 5. Torres dedicated the performance to Vicente Fernández, the legendary Mexican singer who fell ill and later died in December.

“I had to pay homage to him,” said Torres, 39.

He wowed the crowd with “Volver, Volver” and became an instant fan favorite for his voice and charisma. The Dodgers beat the Braves to extend their season, but that was their last home game of the season; They lost in Atlanta two days later.

“I saw a lot of surprised faces, but in a positive light,” Torres said. “We represented our culture, represented LA, represented Mexico and represented Mexican music.”

By the end of that season, substitution became a staple at Dodger Stadium. Fans came Tuesdays, expecting a familiar show, a wrinkle found only at the Los Angeles ballpark, from the right field pavilion at Chavez Ravine. They’ll enjoy another one with a side of playoff baseball on Tuesday.

The survey, conducted in partnership with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, highlights the top challenges Hispanic small business owners face

HOUSTON, October 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Hello Alice and Square unveiled a new study to outline the challenges and opportunities faced by Spanish-owned small businesses and to provide resources to meet their needs. Hello Alice, the free platform helping over a million small businesses grow, has released this latest survey report in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The survey was conducted in partnership with Square, the tech company that helps sellers of all sizes run and grow their businesses, and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC).

The survey of 2,700 Hispanic small business owners The United States on the Hello Alice platform revealed the top challenges facing the Hispanic demographic: raising capital through financing or credit building opportunities, sourcing raw materials or inventory, attracting customers, building staff, and effectively marketing to new and returning customers. Expanding access to financial literacy, grants, loans, credit cards, and other forms of capital remains one of the best ways to address these challenges and help Hispanic owners continue to grow their businesses and contribute to the global economy at large .

Key findings from the survey include:

• Inflation drives the demand for additional capital: When asked about their top business challenges, Hispanic owners most commonly cited two related areas: raising capital (30%), with the top difficulty being finding financing (86%); and business growth (24%). Much of these difficulties reflect the need for greater financial literacy and education.
• Business outlook 2023 depends on customer acquisition and recruitment: 81% of Hispanic owners say they are confident their business will grow in 2023, but the factors that Hispanic business owners say most determine their potential success fall into two categories: acquiring new customers and hiring a team. Hispanic owners cited attracting new customers (33%) almost as often as a key factor as being able to secure financing (35%).
• Hispanic owners see marketing as both a challenge and an opportunity: In terms of their focus on customer acquisition, Hispanic owners are more likely than the general population to cite marketing as a major challenge (11% vs. 7.6%). Hispanic owners in particular identify paid advertising (57%) and social media (54%) as potential areas of growth.
• Owners are looking for software solutions to address operational challenges: About half (48%) of all Hello Alice business owners say they are always looking for the latest technology solutions for their business, and another 48% say they are open to new technology solutions – provided they improve processes significantly.

“Minority-run small businesses have historically been underrepresented and often face unique challenges when trying to grow their businesses,” he said Elizabeth Gore and Caroline Rodz, co-founder of Hello Alice. “However, small businesses run by minorities, including Hispanic owners, have increased in economic power as part of the emerging new majority. They represent an increasingly powerful segment of the economy that is packed with potential when provided the right support to address growth challenges. This survey helps us better understand these unique challenges Hispanic small business owners face so we can find more effective solutions to help their businesses to become more successful.”

Last month, Square announced that its entire ecosystem of products and services — totaling more than 35 products — is now available to sellers in Spanish The United States. Spanish-owned businesses can use Square’s end-to-end business solutions in either English or Spanish, including key products that address the challenges outlined in this report. Square’s ecosystem gives sellers a single, easy-to-understand home for their entire business, unlocking a variety of features such as: For example, accessing credit through Square Banking, connecting and engaging with customers through Square Marketing, and managing employees through Team Management and Square Payroll.

“Spanish-owned companies make tremendous contributions to their communities and economies while facing unique challenges,” he said Bryan Solar, Head of Restaurants on the Square. “Square is fully invested in the success of Hispanic businesses and recently undertook a company-wide effort to make our entire ecosystem of products and services available in Spanish to ensure that both English and Spanish speaking sellers can take full advantage of our ecosystem in their preferred ecosystem.” Language As a Latino whose grandmother and extended family owned Mexican restaurants TexasI’m very excited to see what we can do for Hispanic Emprendedores like the ones I grew up with.”

“The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is helping our 5 million Latin American businesses in the Americas meet capital, capacity and contract raising challenges,” he said Ramiro A Cavazos, President and CEO of USHCC. “We are proud to serve alongside our business partners at Hello Alice by providing more comprehensive, invaluable resources and effective programs to implement our 5 million dollars SBA Community Navigator Pilot Grant Program.”

ABOUT HELLO ALICE

Founded by Caroline Rodz and Elizabeth GoreHello Alice is a free platform serving over a million small business owners The United States. Hello Alice is committed to providing equal access to capital for women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and entrepreneurs with disabilities, providing funding, education, tools and curated opportunities. Working with business services, ecosystem partners, affiliates, and government agencies, Hello Alice provides its growing community with everything they need to grow their business. To learn more, visit www.helloalice.com, as well TwitterLinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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Jennifer Lasky
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ABOUT SQUARE

Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses more easily with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions. Square offers purpose-built software for running complex restaurant, retail, and professional services businesses, versatile e-commerce tools, embedded financial services and banking products, “buy now, pay later” capabilities via Afterpay, human resources and payroll capabilities, and much more – all working together to save sellers time and effort. Trusted by millions of sellers around the world to grow their business and help them thrive in business. Square is part of Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ), a global technology company focused on financial services. Visit www.squareup.com for more information.

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Jeronimo Anaya Ortiz
square
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AROUND THE UNITED STATES HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (USHCC)

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) actively promotes the economic growth, development and interests of five million Hispanic businesses who collectively contribute $800 billion for the American economy every year. The USHCC is America’s largest small business advocacy group, representing more than 260 local chambers and business organizations nationwide and working with hundreds of large American companies. Visit ushcc.com for more information. Follow us on Twitter @USHCC.

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Veronica De La Torre
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