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Aaliyah Estate Partners with Bumpboxx® to celebrate Aaliyah’s 42nd Birthday with the Help of Her Brother Rashad and DMX

LOS ANGELES, January 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bumpboxx® will release a limited-edition Flare6 Bluetooth Boombox with microphone and a Retro pager celebrating Aaliyah’s 42nd birthday. The 2021 Aaliyah Bluetooth Boombox will be sold at bumpboxx.com.

Bumpboxx® worked closely with Aaliyah’s estate, including her brother Rashad Haughton, to design the Aaliyah Themed Bluetooth Boombox featuring pictures of the late artist. The partnership includes promotional…

LOS ANGELES, January 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bumpboxx® will release a limited-edition Flare6 Bluetooth Boombox with microphone and a Retro pager celebrating Aaliyah’s 42nd birthday. The 2021 Aaliyah Bluetooth Boombox will be sold at bumpboxx.com.

Bumpboxx® worked closely with Aaliyah’s estate, including her brother Rashad Haughton, to design the Aaliyah Themed Bluetooth Boombox featuring pictures of the late artist. The partnership includes promotional support from her brother, Rashad and her dear friend, DMX! Aaliyah fans will be able to purchase The limited edition Bumpboxx Flare6 with mic and Bumpboxx Retro Pager will both go on sale for her birthday on Saturday, January 16th, 2020, 9AM PST.

«Aaliyah was a star in everything she did. We couldn’t be more excited to announce that she is the Second Female artist to be celebrated in the Bumpboxx Legend Collection.»
–Bumpboxx®

About Bumpboxx®
Bumpboxx® established in 2016 brings back the old school swagger with new school technology to provide products with quality sound. Bumpboxx ® provides the latest in specialized personal home and outdoor audio equipment, perfect for streaming all your favorite music. For more information about Bumpboxx®, visit http://www.bumpboxx.com.

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Rita Gouda-Long, Bumpboxx LLC, (888) 250-2867, press@bumpboxx.com

 

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New Study Finds Tremendous Unmet Need for Afterschool Programs in the Latinx Community, With 6.5 Million Hispanic Children Without the Access to Afterschool Their Parents Want

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Satisfaction with afterschool programs has reached a new high among Latinx parents, but limited access, unmanageable costs, and other barriers are preventing many Hispanic students from participating. A new household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance and conducted by Edge Research finds that, for every Hispanic child in an afterschool program today, three more are waiting to get in.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Satisfaction with afterschool programs has reached a new high among Latinx parents, but limited access, unmanageable costs, and other barriers are preventing many Hispanic students from participating. A new household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance and conducted by Edge Research finds that, for every Hispanic child in an afterschool program today, three more are waiting to get in.

America After 3PM finds that the families of 24.6 million children in the United States — more than ever before — are unable to access an afterschool program and many report that cost is a barrier. America After 3PM exposes significant inequities, with the parents of 55% of Latinx, 58% of Black, and 46% of white children not currently in an afterschool program saying they would enroll their child if they could.

The new study finds that, due to barriers including access, cost, and transportation, the number of Latinx children in afterschool programs has declined from 3.8 million in 2014 to less than 2.3 million today. The decline means more Hispanic students are without the critical supports that can help them succeed. It also signals that, while publicly funded afterschool programs have helped millions of students, public dollars are not nearly sufficient to keep up with demand today.

The study is based on responses from more than 30,000 U.S. families, including 4,393 Hispanic respondents. Building on household surveys conducted in 2004, 2009 and 2014, it offers a pre-pandemic snapshot of how children and youth spend their afternoons and has significant implications for our post-pandemic world. It also includes a separate survey of parents conducted this fall; in it, more than three in five Latinx parents (61%) report stress about providing learning support while their child’s school is operating virtually – a significantly higher percentage than parents overall (54%).

«In this survey, Latinx parents report that afterschool programs are doing stellar work in helping meet many of their children’s academic, social/emotional and other needs. But investments in afterschool have not kept up with demand, and that puts millions of children and youth at risk. The pandemic, which is taking an especially high toll on communities of color, is exacerbating the harm,» said Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant. «Quality afterschool programs are essential to student success in school and life. If we want to emerge from this pandemic strong, we need to provide all our children and youth access to the enrichment opportunities and resources afterschool programs provide. We’re not doing that now, and Latinx families are among those who are struggling even more as a result.»

Read more about the findings here: http://afterschoolalliance.org/press_archives/AA3PM-2020/Latinx-Communities-AA3PM-2020-NR.pdf.

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New Study Finds Tremendous Unmet Need for Afterschool Programs in the Latinx Community, With 6.5 Million Hispanic Children Without the Access to Afterschool Their Parents Want

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Satisfaction with afterschool programs has reached a new high among Latinx parents, but limited access, unmanageable costs, and other barriers are preventing many Hispanic students from participating. A new household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance and conducted by Edge Research finds that, for every Hispanic child in an afterschool program today, three more are waiting to get in.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Satisfaction with afterschool programs has reached a new high among Latinx parents, but limited access, unmanageable costs, and other barriers are preventing many Hispanic students from participating. A new household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance and conducted by Edge Research finds that, for every Hispanic child in an afterschool program today, three more are waiting to get in.

America After 3PM finds that the families of 24.6 million children in the United States — more than ever before — are unable to access an afterschool program and many report that cost is a barrier. America After 3PM exposes significant inequities, with the parents of 55% of Latinx, 58% of Black, and 46% of white children not currently in an afterschool program saying they would enroll their child if they could.

The new study finds that, due to barriers including access, cost, and transportation, the number of Latinx children in afterschool programs has declined from 3.8 million in 2014 to less than 2.3 million today. The decline means more Hispanic students are without the critical supports that can help them succeed. It also signals that, while publicly funded afterschool programs have helped millions of students, public dollars are not nearly sufficient to keep up with demand today.

The study is based on responses from more than 30,000 U.S. families, including 4,393 Hispanic respondents. Building on household surveys conducted in 2004, 2009 and 2014, it offers a pre-pandemic snapshot of how children and youth spend their afternoons and has significant implications for our post-pandemic world. It also includes a separate survey of parents conducted this fall; in it, more than three in five Latinx parents (61%) report stress about providing learning support while their child’s school is operating virtually – a significantly higher percentage than parents overall (54%).

«In this survey, Latinx parents report that afterschool programs are doing stellar work in helping meet many of their children’s academic, social/emotional and other needs. But investments in afterschool have not kept up with demand, and that puts millions of children and youth at risk. The pandemic, which is taking an especially high toll on communities of color, is exacerbating the harm,» said Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant. «Quality afterschool programs are essential to student success in school and life. If we want to emerge from this pandemic strong, we need to provide all our children and youth access to the enrichment opportunities and resources afterschool programs provide. We’re not doing that now, and Latinx families are among those who are struggling even more as a result.»

Read more about the findings here: http://afterschoolalliance.org/press_archives/AA3PM-2020/Latinx-Communities-AA3PM-2020-NR.pdf.

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Colson Baker Makes Directorial Debut With First Of Its Kind Musical Film Experience ‘Downfalls High’

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Colson Baker aka Machine Gun Kelly is kicking off 2021 with his directorial debut, the 49-minute musical film Downfalls High, available first on Facebook, is narrated by himself and Travis Barker, featuring Sydney Sweeney and Chase Hudson (Lil Huddy), with musical appearances by blackbear, Iann Dior and Trippie Redd.

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Colson Baker aka Machine Gun Kelly is kicking off 2021 with his directorial debut, the 49-minute musical film Downfalls High, available first on Facebook, is narrated by himself and Travis Barker, featuring Sydney Sweeney and Chase Hudson (Lil Huddy), with musical appearances by blackbear, Iann Dior and Trippie Redd.

Downfalls High will premiere on Facebook today (1/15) at 6pm pt/9pm et HERE.

Last year, the multi-hyphenate talent flourished following the release of his Billboard 200 No. 1 album Tickets to My Downfall. The album spawned a bevy of Hot 100 singles, including «bloody valentine» and «my ex’s best friend.» MGK celebrated his 2020 success by performing his hit records during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. The mesmerizing performance took place in an empty Times Square area where his rockstar swagger ruled. To follow up his impressive showing, MGK upped the ante with a three-song medley on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The multi-faceted star flaunted his musicality playing three different instruments throughout his fun-filled session.

The film, which started as a passion project written by Baker and Mod Sun, was filmed in Los Angeles in 2020 and fans on Facebook will get an exclusive first look. Fans can access the world premiere by visiting www.facebook.com/machinegunkellymusic or DownfallsHigh.com.

Downfalls High Film
Link: https://www.facebook.com/machinegunkellymusic 

Machine Gun Kelly Tickets To My Downfall (SOLD OUT Deluxe) eAlbum
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Youth activists on TikTok join Stand.earth to call out Procter & Gamble for greenwashing

In viral videos seen by 300,000+, youth target Charmin toilet paper brand over concerns about caribou habitat, boreal forest destruction, and Indigenous sovereignty

CINCINNATI, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As Procter & Gamble executives took center stage at CES 2021 this week to tout their sustainability initiatives, youth activists upset over the company’s greenwashing have been overwhelming social media platforms TikTok and Instagram to air their grievances in dozens of viral…

In viral videos seen by 300,000+, youth target Charmin toilet paper brand over concerns about caribou habitat, boreal forest destruction, and Indigenous sovereignty

CINCINNATI, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As Procter & Gamble executives took center stage at CES 2021 this week to tout their sustainability initiatives, youth activists upset over the company’s greenwashing have been overwhelming social media platforms TikTok and Instagram to air their grievances in dozens of viral videos and posts seen by more than 300,000 people. The influencers are calling out the Charmin toilet paper brand and raising concerns about declining caribou habitat, boreal forest destruction, and Indigenous sovereignty in Canada, where the company sources some of its fiber.

«Procter & Gamble is the parent company of Charmin, and they mislead consumers with reassuring claims about planting trees. What they don’t tell you is that they’re actually cutting down massive swaths of the boreal forest, which destroys the habitat of endangered species like woodland caribou,» said TikTok’s @trison_b.

This public callout comes three months after shareholders defied the company and voted in favor of a proposal for P&G to assess how it can do better on forest sourcing and impacts — a clear indication that the world’s largest consumer goods company is not doing enough to deal with the financial threats of deforestation and forest degradation in its supply chains. Procter & Gamble has not released plans for how it will respond to the proposal.

«Companies like P&G sit and label themselves environmentally conscious and get praised for it — like they’re not literally making toilet paper out of trees taken off of Indigenous land,» said TikTok’s @_reem.k_.

Nearly a dozen youth activists and youth organizations joined environmental organization Stand.earth in posting videos using the hashtag #GreenOut22 and #WipeRightCharmin.

«Procter & Gamble is destroying the boreal forest to make your Charmin toilet paper — unsustainably and using greenwashing methods,» said TikTok’s @jaysoune, a Canadian resident. «This is her now, isn’t she gorgeous?» he asks sarcastically while standing in front of a photo of a clearcut.

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Youth activists on TikTok join Stand.earth to call out Procter & Gamble for greenwashing

In viral videos seen by 300,000+, youth target Charmin toilet paper brand over concerns about caribou habitat, boreal forest destruction, and Indigenous sovereignty

CINCINNATI, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As Procter & Gamble executives took center stage at CES 2021 this week to tout their sustainability initiatives, youth activists upset over the company’s greenwashing have been overwhelming social media platforms TikTok and Instagram to air their grievances in dozens of viral…

In viral videos seen by 300,000+, youth target Charmin toilet paper brand over concerns about caribou habitat, boreal forest destruction, and Indigenous sovereignty

CINCINNATI, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As Procter & Gamble executives took center stage at CES 2021 this week to tout their sustainability initiatives, youth activists upset over the company’s greenwashing have been overwhelming social media platforms TikTok and Instagram to air their grievances in dozens of viral videos and posts seen by more than 300,000 people. The influencers are calling out the Charmin toilet paper brand and raising concerns about declining caribou habitat, boreal forest destruction, and Indigenous sovereignty in Canada, where the company sources some of its fiber.

«Procter & Gamble is the parent company of Charmin, and they mislead consumers with reassuring claims about planting trees. What they don’t tell you is that they’re actually cutting down massive swaths of the boreal forest, which destroys the habitat of endangered species like woodland caribou,» said TikTok’s @trison_b.

This public callout comes three months after shareholders defied the company and voted in favor of a proposal for P&G to assess how it can do better on forest sourcing and impacts — a clear indication that the world’s largest consumer goods company is not doing enough to deal with the financial threats of deforestation and forest degradation in its supply chains. Procter & Gamble has not released plans for how it will respond to the proposal.

«Companies like P&G sit and label themselves environmentally conscious and get praised for it — like they’re not literally making toilet paper out of trees taken off of Indigenous land,» said TikTok’s @_reem.k_.

Nearly a dozen youth activists and youth organizations joined environmental organization Stand.earth in posting videos using the hashtag #GreenOut22 and #WipeRightCharmin.

«Procter & Gamble is destroying the boreal forest to make your Charmin toilet paper — unsustainably and using greenwashing methods,» said TikTok’s @jaysoune, a Canadian resident. «This is her now, isn’t she gorgeous?» he asks sarcastically while standing in front of a photo of a clearcut.

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Trails Carolina Outcome Study: Program Graduates Report Significant Improvements in Mental Health and Overall Wellbeing

LAKE TOXAWAY, N.C., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Over the course of the past five years, Trails Carolina, a leading wilderness therapy program for teens ages 10-17, has been gathering data to better understand the effectiveness of their program. Done in coordination with the Center for Research, Assessment, and…

LAKE TOXAWAY, N.C., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Over the course of the past five years, Trails Carolina, a leading wilderness therapy program for teens ages 10-17, has been gathering data to better understand the effectiveness of their program. Done in coordination with the Center for Research, Assessment, and Treatment Efficacy (CReATE) in Asheville, NC, and the University of Arkansas, this study helped Trails Carolina collect an impressive amount of outcome data about student mental health symptoms and behaviors at four key points: their arrival at Trails Carolina, at graduation, three months after graduation, and twelve months after graduation.

«Trails Carolina students come to us with a variety of mental health and behavioral challenges, and in need of support,» says Julia Andrick, Admissions Director at Trails Carolina. «We wanted to find a way to measure and track our program outcome in order to better understand the lasting impact our program has on the students and families we help.»

The Trails Carolina outcome study data did just that. One year after graduation, parents reported a 93% decrease in rule-breaking behaviors in their child. The study also measured improvements in mental health with 93% of students showing a decrease in depression symptoms, 86% showing improvements in anxiety symptoms, and 98% showing fewer signs of aggression.

«We were really happy with the results of the study,» says Jeremy Whitworth, Program Director at Trails Carolina. «Our clinical and programming teams work hard every day to provide the best level of care for our students. It is great to see concrete data that reflects that.»

This research is ongoing and uses evidence-based assessment tools such as the Treatment Outcome Package (TOP), a highly regarded survey used for measuring responses to therapeutic interventions, as well as the Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessments. The Trails Carolina outcome study delivers invaluable feedback from families. It also allows the Trails Carolina team to make informed decisions on clinical programming to best meet the needs of their students.

To learn more about Trails Carolina, visit their website at https://trailscarolina.com/ or give them a call at (828) 469-0965. Their team of experts is available to answer any questions you may have.

 

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Sandals And Beaches Resorts Elevates Its «Travel With Confidence» Program By Offering Complimentary COVID-19 Testing To All Guests On-Resort Prior To Departure

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sandals Resorts International has announced it is offering complimentary COVID-19 testing beginning January 26th through March 31st to all registered guests across its Sandals and Beaches Resorts on-resort prior to their departure. This announcement comes on the heels of the new Centers for Disease Control (CDC) policy requiring international travelers to present a…

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sandals Resorts International has announced it is offering complimentary COVID-19 testing beginning January 26th through March 31st to all registered guests across its Sandals and Beaches Resorts on-resort prior to their departure. This announcement comes on the heels of the new Centers for Disease Control (CDC) policy requiring international travelers to present a negative COVID-19 test prior to their return to the United States. Tests will be conducted by certified medical professionals with guests’ convenience top of mind with appointments being offered with minimal distraction to the overall vacation experience. Tests will be done at least 72 hours before guests’ departure, and test results will be available within 24 hours.

For nearly 40 years, Sandals has continuously implemented and strengthened health and safety protocols to ensure guests are able to travel with confidence and enjoy their Caribbean vacation worry-free. This new on-resort testing is an expansion of the Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness, which already builds on Sandals existing industry-leading practices to guarantee cleanliness standards and heightened health and safety measures that address changing consumer expectations amidst COVID-19.

«Through the expansion of our Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness, we are continuing to ensure our guests’ health and safety are our number one priority. We are dedicated to providing peace of mind for all our guests as we follow the latest developments in real-time, to safeguard their experience, so that they can always travel to our resorts with confidence,» stated Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International.

In the unfortunate event that a guest should test positive for COVID-19 prior to departure, all resorts are equipped with medical stations staffed daily with a registered nurse and 24/7 on-call medical personnel. In line with all CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) best practices, Sandals ensures strict adherence and seamless implementation of a sophisticated approach to prevent the spread of all illnesses. Through the Travel Protection Insurance that Sandals offers, guests are covered for an extension of their stay to quarantine and to receive any necessary medical treatment for up to 14 nights at no extra cost. Additional benefits of the plan include coverage of medical expenses and maximum benefits of up to $100,000 per guest.  For more information on the Sandals «Travel with Confidence» program, please visit https://www.sandals.com/travel-insurance-offer/

Sandals Resorts International:
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is the parent company of some of travel’s most visible brands including Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts. Founded by the late Gordon «Butch» Stewart in 1981, SRI is based in Montego Bay, Jamaica and is responsible for resort development, service standards, training and day-to-day operations. 

Sandals Resorts:
Sandals Resorts offers two people in love the most romantic, Luxury Included® vacation experience in the Caribbean. With 16 stunning beachfront settings in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada and now Curacao, Sandals Resorts offers more quality inclusions than any other resort company on the planet. Signature Love Nest Butler Suites® for the ultimate in privacy and service; butlers trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers; Red Lane Spa®; 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining, ensuring top-shelf liquor, premium wines, and gourmet specialty restaurants; Aqua Centers with expert PADI® certification and training; fast Wi-Fi from beach to bedroom and Sandals Customizable Weddings are all Sandals Resorts exclusives. Sandals Resorts guarantees guests peace of mind from arrival to departure with the Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness, the company’s enhanced health and safety measures designed to give guests the utmost confidence when vacationing in the Caribbean. Sandals Resorts is part of family-owned Sandals Resorts International (SRI), which includes Beaches Resorts and is the Caribbean’s leading all-inclusive resort company. For more information about the Sandals Resorts Luxury Included® difference, visit www.sandals.com.

Beaches Resorts:
With three spectacular locations in Turks & Caicos and Jamaica, and a fourth location coming to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Beaches Resorts is the ultimate getaway for every member of the family. Beaches Resorts provides more quality inclusions than any other resort company on the planet with outrageous waterparks, XBOX® Play Lounge, exclusive Kids Camps, teen nightclubs, Certified Nannies, Butler service, Red Lane® Spas, Aqua Centers with expert PADI® certification and training; and free Wi-Fi. As a proud sponsor of Sesame Street, Beaches Resorts also offers the Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street®, where kids can spend their vacation with their favorite friends from the Sesame Street gang with daily activities and weekly stage shows. Beaches Resorts are also the perfect place for family gatherings from reunions and special birthdays to the signature destination wedding program, Beaches Customizable Weddings.  Beaches Resorts is part of family-owned Sandals Resorts International (SRI), which includes Luxury Included® Sandals Resorts, and is the Caribbean’s leading all-inclusive resort company.  For more information about the Beaches Resorts difference, visit www.beaches.com.

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San Carlos Apache Tribe Sues US Forest Service to Stop Resolution Copper Mine

SAN CARLOS, Ariz., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The San Carlos Apache Tribe filed a federal lawsuit late Thursday seeking to stop the U.S. Forest Service from transferring sacred tribal land at Chich’il Bildagoteel, or Oak Flat, to two foreign multi-national mining companies planning to construct the Resolution Copper Mine.

The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court of Arizona one day before the Forest Service released its Final Environmental Impact…

SAN CARLOS, Ariz., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The San Carlos Apache Tribe filed a federal lawsuit late Thursday seeking to stop the U.S. Forest Service from transferring sacred tribal land at Chich’il Bildagoteel, or Oak Flat, to two foreign multi-national mining companies planning to construct the Resolution Copper Mine.

The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court of Arizona one day before the Forest Service released its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) earlier today. The publication of the FEIS triggers a 60-day window where 2,422 acres of Tonto National Forest, including 760 acres at Oak Flat, must be exchanged with land owned by Rio Tinto PLC and BHP Copper Inc. Oak Flat is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Traditional Cultural Property.

The land exchange mandate was included in a rider attached to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act. The Resolution Copper Mine could not be built without the transfer of Oak Flat from public ownership where federal laws would prohibit its destruction into private ownership where these laws would not apply.

«The Trump Administration rushed to publish a seriously-flawed FEIS just five days before President Trump leaves office,» San Carlos Apache Tribal Chairman Terry Rambler said today. «This callous, immoral and illegal action is being done to enrich wealthy foreign mining interests while knowing that mining will destroy Oak Flat that for many generations has been the heart of Apache religious and cultural practices. We were left with no choice but to file this lawsuit to prevent the transfer of Oak Flat after release of the FEIS.»

The Forest Service informed the Tribe that legally required appraisals of the federal and private land to be exchanged were not completed nor subject to public review prior to the publication of the FEIS.

«The Forest Service is grossly derelict in its duty to assure the American people that the appraisals are legitimate and reflect the actual value of the lands rather than just another one-sided government give-away of public land to benefit wealthy foreign mining conglomerates at the expense of the American people,» Chairman Rambler said. «The land exchange must not go forward prior to publication of the appraisals and an opportunity for public review and comment.»

The lawsuit documents that the Forest Service violated the National Environmental Policy Act by failing to conduct a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. The suit states that the Forest Service ignored significant and technically substantial new information consisting of at least a dozen new studies and reports totaling thousands of pages that are relevant to the environmental impact of Resolution’s proposed massive mine tailings dump that threatens regional groundwater supplies.

«A Supplemental DEIS must be prepared and made subject to full public review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA),» Chairman Rambler said. «This is the only way to ensure full compliance with NEPA by the Tonto National Forest.«

The suit also states that the Forest Service violated the National Historic Preservation Act by failing to adequately consult with the Tribe about ancestral land with great historic, cultural, and religious importance to the Tribe and its members.

Rio Tinto and BHP are the world’s two largest transnational mining companies with operations based in Australia and Britain. The companies have a notorious record of destroying sacred indigenous sites around the world.

Last year, Rio Tinto blew up the 46,000-year-old sacred Aboriginal Juukan Gorge site in Western Australia, leading to the resignation of its chief executive officer. BHP ignored Australian Aboriginal groups’ concerns about the future of dozens of heritage sites when it obtained government approval last year to destroy them as part of a mine expansion project.

«The United States must not provide rubber-stamp approvals for these companies to destroy sacred sites on our homeland in Arizona,» Chairman Rambler said.

[Editors’ Note:  The Court filing can be downloaded here. The Tribe’s lawsuit is separate from a federal lawsuit filed earlier this week by the nonprofit Apache Stronghold.]

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Singer-Songwriter Baby Yors Drops Single & Video for Sex-Fueled Dance Anthem «Like A Gun»

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, genre-defying singer, songwriter and performer Baby Yors, who‘s been hailed as a «singing, dancing, and gyrating example that the American dream may still be alive,» releases «<a…

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, genre-defying singer, songwriter and performer Baby Yors, who‘s been hailed as a «singing, dancing, and gyrating example that the American dream may still be alive,» releases «Like a Gun,» his most raw, revealing, and danceable release to date. 

The music video can be viewed now on YouTube, and the song can be streamed on Spotify and all other major streaming platforms.

Sung in both English and Spanish, and layered with never-before-seen (or heard) elements that spotlight Baby‘s Latinx heritage, dizzying professional dance skills, and homosexuality, «Like a Gun» is a pop-rock anthem bursting with phallic innuendos–with all lyrics poetically written by the artist himself. 

The video–which was directed, produced, choreographed, styled, and edited by Baby–is a stripped-down presentation of an artist set free. Shot in an industrial New York studio, it sees Baby breathlessly baring all in both his dance talents and desires as he embraces the song’s metaphors…and embraces himself in the process. Think Flashdance–as seen through the lens of an uncloseted firebrand determined to set his own trends. 

«I‘ve never had the opportunity to so boldly show not only my musicality, but my physicality, too, while addressing sex head-on,» says Baby Yors, a multidisciplinary artist of Argentinian descent. «This pushed boundaries for me, and I hope it pushes boundaries for others.»

ABOUT BABY YORS

A multi-hyphenate talent with a distinctly broad vocal range, Argentinian-born Baby Yors has been redefining the path of the independent artist, taking a hands-on approach to every element of his creative vision and garnering the attention of thousands of fans worldwide. His self-directed videos, imagery, music and shows have have ignited his following and earned him coverage in Billboard, Forbes, V, Vice and more. In 2018, he was named one of the most influential LGBTQ people of the year by Out Magazine’s OUT100. He‘s performed across the world, partnered with countless global brands, and become a fashion muse for many. His singing, filmmaking and classical dance training reflect his versatility and his talent for cracking pop norms. Visit his website at BabyYors.com and follow him on Instagram at @babyyors.

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