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Carlos Ríos Otero’s New Book ¿Liborio?: Catarsis Popular Vs Fidel Castro, A Narrative Of The Commoners’ Revolution Against A Raging Government In Cuba

MIAMI, May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book ¿Liborio?: Catarsis Popular Vs Fidel Castro was created by Carlos Ríos Otero. Carlos is an author, a sugar economy consultant, and human rights advocate from Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.

MIAMI, May 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book ¿Liborio?: Catarsis Popular Vs Fidel Castro was created by Carlos Ríos Otero. Carlos is an author, a sugar economy consultant, and human rights advocate from Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.

Carlos Ríos Otero said this about his book: «Cuba is the subject at hand and its popular hero, the character of all Cuban times, Liborio.

The last summary of the illustrious Liborio and get off in the revolutionary era where the humorous bufos do not escape ostracism. The regime begins in drastic trials and silence dissent. But Liborio imposes sarcasm against the process called revolution.

Brushstroke by stories that highlight neuralgic satires, food crisis, plagiarism to the songbook that rants the tyrant and foreign Liborio, the deceased president of the United States Ronald Reagan revives him in Conventions.

The author of his harvest appends three bufos and chronicles ‘El Yayabo.’ Angolan mercenary war and the curse of the lieutenant-general: ‘Whoever tries to seize our land will collect the soil devoted to blood, if it does not perish in the fight.’ Antonio Maceo, sticks to the maximum Liborina: Liborio pays.»

Published by Page Publishing, Carlos Ríos Otero’s new book ¿Liborio?: Catarsis Popular Vs Fidel Castro will educate readers on the true meaning of Liborio and compares its definition between the contexts of popular belief and the underlying agenda of its conception.

Consumers who wish to understand the impact of societal shifts that can make or break a nation can purchase ¿Liborio?: Catarsis Popular Vs Fidel Castro in any bookstore, or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Squire Technologies Selected for Inaugural Goldman Sachs Launch With GS Black and Latinx Entrepreneur Cohort

NEW YORK, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) has selected Squire Technologies to participate in the first Launch With GS Black and Latinx Entrepreneur Cohort. This eight-week virtual experience will provide high-touch access and resources to a select group of U.S.-based Black and Latinx founders to fast-track their companies’ growth and build relationships with investors and industry experts.

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NEW YORK, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) has selected Squire Technologies to participate in the first Launch With GS Black and Latinx Entrepreneur Cohort. This eight-week virtual experience will provide high-touch access and resources to a select group of U.S.-based Black and Latinx founders to fast-track their companies’ growth and build relationships with investors and industry experts.

Dave Salvant and Songe LaRon will participate in virtual, customized 1-on-1 and sector specific workshops with Goldman Sachs leaders and will meet with industry-leading startup experts on topics ranging from legal considerations, to cap table structure, to marketing and branding.

«To be selected as one of the inaugural companies in the GS Launch program is an amazing opportunity. To be able to leverage Goldman Sachs resources will allow us to scale even faster,» said Dave Salvant, Co-Founder and President of Squire Technologies.

«Squire Technologies has brought great technology innovation to traditional businesses. I’m thrilled to get to know these founders and bring them the best of Goldman Sachs,» said Jemma Wolfe, Head of Launch With GS. «We are pleased that Co-Founders Dave Salvant and Songe LaRon will join our first cohort.»

The Black and Latinx Entrepreneur Cohort is a part of Launch With GS, Goldman Sachs’ $500 million investment strategy grounded in the belief that diverse teams drive strong returns.
Through Launch With GS, Goldman Sachs aims to increase access to capital and facilitate connections for women, Black, Latinx and other diverse entrepreneurs and investors.

About Squire Technologies

Founded in 2015, Squire Technologies provides a robust, fully integrated software system for Barbershops and men’s salons. This software has the capability to serve independent professionals, stand-alone locations, and multi-location franchises, with tools such as Point of Sale, Scheduling, Payroll, CRM, and a host of other features. Squire has offices in New York City and Buffalo, NY, and maintains operations in 35 major cities across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit http://www.getsquire.com  

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Century 21 Real Estate Hispanic Sales Professionals Honored In «NAHREP Top 250 Report» For Industry-Leading Performance

MADISON, New Jersey, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Century 21 Real Estate LLC is proud to announce that 32 of its affiliated relentless sales professionals earned their way onto the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) 2020 «Top 250 Latino…

MADISON, New Jersey, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Century 21 Real Estate LLC is proud to announce that 32 of its affiliated relentless sales professionals earned their way onto the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) 2020 «Top 250 Latino Agents Report» that recognizes outstanding real estate agents and teams from around the country. The 32 CENTURY 21® System members represent 13% of the honorees on the Top 250 list, the second highest total among all real estate companies, and signifies the brand’s commitment to Hispanic homeownership and entrepreneurship.

Century 21 Real Estate affiliated sales professionals recognized as 2020 NAHREP Top 250 honorees

«For more than a decade our national marketing programs, online presence, productivity tools, and targeted sponsorships have combined to build a bond of trust and a growing affinity for Century 21 Real Estate with the Hispanic  consumers who are so vital to our nation’s growth and economy,» said Michael Miedler, president and chief executive officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. «During this unprecedented time where there is so much uncertainty in the market, consumers need these types of dedicated industry professionals more than ever, who truly understand their community, their needs and are willing to go above and beyond to help them achieve that dream of home ownership. Our affiliated agents and brokers will continue to focus on elevating the real estate industry by delivering an authentic, personalized one-stop experience for every client.»

The 32 CENTURY 21 System too include the #5 agent by sales Matias Rosales, CENTURY  21 Action Group, San Luiz, Arizona and two of the top five «rookies:» Joshua Rodriguez (#3), CENTURY 21 Advanced All Service Realty, Inc., Sebring, Florida and Penelope Carranza (#5), CENTURY 21 Citywide, Phoenix, Arizona.

Other notable CENTURY 21 highlights include:

  • 11 relentless sales professionals on the Top 250 from CENTURY 21 Affiliated (the #1 company in the CENTURY 21 System in the United States and throughout the world based on both sales production and units sold in 2019).
  • Three, «Top 50 Teams,» including Michelle Fermin (#8) of CENTURY 21 North East–The Fermin Group in Andover, Massachusetts
  • Six, «Top 100» affiliated agents (in volume)
  • Four «Top 50» teams (in volume).

To learn more about the hard work and commitment of the CENTURY 21 brand to Hispanic homeownership and entrepreneurship, or to join the ranks of the relentless, please go to www.century21.com/about-us/contact.

About Century 21 Real Estate LLC
The approximately 139,000 independent sales professionals in approximately 11,600 offices spanning 83 countries and territories in the CENTURY 21® System live their mission every day: to defy mediocrity and deliver extraordinary experiences. By consistently chasing excellence, giving 121% and always elevating, the CENTURY 21 brand is helping its affiliated brokers/agents to be the first choice for real estate consumers and industry professionals worldwide. Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They are century21.com, century21.com/global, century21.com/commercial,
century21.com/finehomes and century21.com/espanol.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services.

©2020 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21®, the CENTURY 21 Logo and C21® are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Contact:
Peter L. Mosca
Century 21 Real Estate LLC
Phone: 973.407.5180
Email: peter.mosca@century21.net  

  

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One Million Adult Learners Nationwide to Receive Free Mobile Literacy and Work Readiness Courses

PALO ALTO, California, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mobile-first learning company Cell-Ed announced today that it will provide free access to its skill-building courses in subjects including reading, math, and work readiness, along with live education coaches and easy-to-read COVID-19 guides to one million adults over…

PALO ALTO, California, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mobile-first learning company Cell-Ed announced today that it will provide free access to its skill-building courses in subjects including reading, math, and work readiness, along with live education coaches and easy-to-read COVID-19 guides to one million adults over any mobile device, with no internet service required, through the end of 2020. 

Cell-Ed, a mobile learning solution for low-skilled workers

In the U.S., a staggering 36 million adults possess low literacy skills. Over 8 million of these adults struggle to read even short texts to locate information.* These adults are put at greater risk within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic as they likely have reduced access to information on how to protect their families and themselves. 

As low-literate and low-income adults are currently cut off from online remote learning and life-saving information about COVID-19 because they lack internet access, computers and smartphones, this already disproportionately impacted population is struggling to continue to learn and stay safe. 

«Cell-Ed’s 1 Million Learner Challenge» specifically targets low-skilled, marginalized communities—including essential workers—with support from official partners including the State of New York Office for New Americans, the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. 

«One in five adults in the U.S. cannot read at a time when interpreting life-saving health announcements and applying for a job in the most competitive employment market in generations depends on it,» said Jessica Rothenberg-Aalami, CEO and founder of Cell-Ed. «I am profoundly grateful to our literacy-leading partners for enabling Cell-Ed to launch this Challenge to reach, teach, and support one million always-striving adult learners.»

Research shows that 44 percent of adults who earn less than $30,000 do not have home broadband services, 46 percent of this population do not have a traditional computer and 29 percent do not have smartphones.** 

Unlike the overwhelming majority of remote learning options for adult education and COVID-19 information sources, Cell-Ed does not require learners to have internet, smartphones, computers or data plans, or to possess digital literacy skills. Instead, they simply listen to audio lessons, text or message on any device to use Cell-Ed, even just calling in on a basic cell phone. 

«We are proud to collaborate with Cell-Ed to scale this innovative tool for the millions of adults in need,» said British A. Robinson, President and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation. «We hope this initiative will empower Americans to fully participate in our society as parents, workers and citizens—breaking the multigenerational cycle of low literacy.»

«By partnering with Cell-Ed to make the power of learning available to students through their mobile device, we hope to reduce barriers that might prevent learners from actively engaging in instruction and pursuing their educational goals,» said Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. «We are proud to join with these great partners in trying to reach one million learners.» 

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Cell-Ed has received a 20-fold increase in requests from adult education providers seeking offline remote learning options so they can serve this population. 

For individuals who want to access Cell-Ed’s short, personalized and real-life lessons in literacy, language, job and digital skills, as well as the COVID-19 guides for free, they can:

  • Call (831) 292-4321 on any cell phone 
  • Go to million.cell-ed.com for app, WhatsApp and web options 
  • In New York, please call (646) 736-4886 and go to newyork.cell-ed.com for app, WhatsApp and web options

To maximize awareness and access, Cell-Ed is working with a diverse network of thousands of on-the-ground partners (e.g., job training centers, food pantries, churches) to offer essential courses and its COVID-19 guides to their clients for free throughout the country. 

Organizations that want to offer Cell-Ed to their clients, employees, students and partners, or join as a founding partner of the Challenge, can learn more here. 

* Source: National Center for Education Statistics
**Source: Pew Research 

About the State of New York Office for New Americans 
Governor Cuomo established the New York State Office for New Americans in 2013 to assist newcomers in the State who are eager to contribute to the economy and become part of the family of New York. The New York State Office for New Americans is the first state-level immigrant office created by statute in the country. To learn more, visit www.newamericans.ny.gov.

About Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation’s leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades. Established by former First Lady Barbara Bush in 1989, the Foundation is a public charity that envisions an America in which everyone can read, write, and comprehend in order to navigate the world with dignity. To learn more, visit www.BarbaraBush.org.

About Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $172 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 11 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English proficiency. Each year, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation provides financial support to schools, nonprofit organizations and libraries within a 15-mile radius of Dollar General stores, distribution centers or corporate office. To learn more about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation or apply for a literacy grant, visit www.dgliteracy.org.

About Cell-Ed
Cell-Ed is a mobile-first learning company based in Palo Alto, California. Our science-based learning is proven to teach essential life and job skills more effectively and in a fraction of time by delivering engaging micro-lessons, coaching, and certificates over messaging and audio on any mobile device, even a basic phone. Currently, Cell-Ed’s 100+ partners in 14 countries deliver Cell-Ed programs such as language and digital literacy, numeracy, job skills and their own custom programs via our training, communications, and data analytics platform to better reach, teach, text, coach and upskill their learners and workers on any device. To learn more, visit www.cell-ed.com.

Media contact: Aisling Carroll – aisling@cell-ed.com – (510) 334-7887

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Coronavirus: Anxiety, Stress, and Fear of the Future Are The Leading Problems Faced By Latinos During Lockdown

MIAMI, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — According to the Census Bureau, there are nearly 59 million Hispanics living in the United States, making it the second largest and the fastest growing population group in the country and amounting to 18 percent of the total…

MIAMI, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — According to the Census Bureau, there are nearly 59 million Hispanics living in the United States, making it the second largest and the fastest growing population group in the country and amounting to 18 percent of the total population. HolaDoctor, a leading health and wellness company for the Hispanic population in the United States, has conducted a survey of Latinos to better understand how this important demographic is coping with coronavirus lockdowns. The results of the survey speak for themselves: The long lockdowns, and the uncertainty caused by the advance of the disease, are deeply affecting the Latino population. More than a fifth of respondents acknowledge that they are suffering from anxiety, while 15.7 percent say they have trouble sleeping; another 15.7 percent suffer from increased stress. Nearly 12 percent recognize they have gained weight.

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And, perhaps most distressingly, nearly a third of respondents said they fear what the future may hold.

The survey also asked the Latino community about their living conditions during the pandemic . In general, Hispanic families live in large groups: almost 25 percent of respondents live in households of five or more, more than 15 percent in households of four, and over 25 percent in households of three people.

Hardships in Dealing With Medical Emergencies

Another section of the HolaDoctor survey sought to learn about the health protection available to the Latino population. In their answers, 34.5 percent consider that their health insurance gives them enough coverage to face Covid-19.

However, 26.5 percent think they should expand their coverage and almost 13 percent recognize that their health insurance is insufficient for the situation. Moreover, around 26 percent lack any protection, responding that they do not have health insurance.

In addition to this information on health protection, it is important to note that nearly half of the Hispanics in the United States say that at least one person in their family has suffered pay cuts or layoffs due to the coronavirus. These data, revealed by the Pew Hispanic Center, contrast with the national average of 33 percent of people describing this problem in their homes. Latino workers are especially suffering from the impact of the crisis on the economy, since at least eight million Latinos worked in the hospitality industry, one of the hardest hit sectors.

End the lockdown as late as possible

On the other hand, the HolaDoctor survey also sought to learn the Hispanic population’s opinion about the end of the lockdown. The vast majority, almost 65 percent, believe that the lockdown should continue until at least June 1. In fact, 35 percent say it should last beyond June 15.

In general, respondents reject an immediate halt to the lockdown: Only 15 percent think it should end immediately.

Furthermore, more than 50 percent of survey participants think that each state in the union should impose its own lockdown exit strategy.

The best information against Covid-19

At HolaDoctor, in addition to providing medical services and insurance of all kinds (health, accident, and life), we offer the most complete Spanish-language information about the coronavirus epidemic and its effects.

A large team of experts in medical information, insurance, and other health-related products writes and publishes brochures, advice, and all kinds of informational articles about Covid-19 and the situation facing the United States and practically every other country in the world.

With this enormous coordinated effort by its experts, editors, and writers, HolaDoctor has established itself as the leading source of information on the coronavirus for the Hispanic community. All of the information can be found on its website (mobile compatible for smartphones):
https://holadoctor.com/es/coronavirus-covid-19

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GoUSA TV and LA REYNA Debut New Latinx Travel Series

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Brand USA’s entertainment network, GoUSA TV, launches its ground-breaking new show, «Americanos,» developed and produced by LA REYNA. LA REYNA is the full-service…

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Brand USA’s entertainment network, GoUSA TV, launches its ground-breaking new show, «Americanos,» developed and produced by LA REYNA. LA REYNA is the full-service creative agency born out of a collaboration with Vice’s Virtue and award-winning director Robert Rodriguez’s («Sin City,» «From Dusk till Dawn,» and «El Mariachi») El Rey Network. The five-part series chronicles the rich and varied history and experiences of diverse Latinx communities across Austin, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Queens, New York; Tucson, Arizona; and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

«Americanos,» introduces viewers to the cities, neighborhoods, and people behind the vibrant Latinx subcultures that make these towns one of a kind places to explore. The series showcases the intricacies of these destinations through the storytelling of influential Latinx personalities such as artists, chefs, musicians, athletes, and creators.

«‘Americanos’ marks a fresh take on destination travel content by celebrating the Latinx communities that define the culture of their cities. We want to give our viewers and potential travelers cultural insight from the many voices of people in America and bring new and exciting cinematic content to the travel marketplace,» said Christopher L. Thompson, president and chief executive officer of Brand USA.

The series is authentically brought to life by a Latinx crew and creatives which include Emmy-nominated producer and Cannes Lion-winning director, Daniel Ramirez, and Mariana Blanco. Later this year, «Americanos» will be combined into a feature set to appear on Robert Rodriguez’s El Rey Network.

«We are proud of bringing to life a series for Brand USA that redefines destination travel content through a storytelling lens. ‘Americanos’ speaks to the diversity of experience in our country, celebrates Latinx contributions to culture, and welcomes viewers to see the world through their eyes,» said Omar Quiñones, managing director of LA REYNA.

To celebrate the launch of «Americanos,» GoUSA TV will host an exclusive YouTube Premiere on its YouTube channel on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 8:00 PM EDT. Viewers will have the opportunity to preview the first three episodes and participate in a live chat with featured talent.

About the «Americanos» Episodes

Episode 1: Austin, Texas
From the Wild West to a creative tech boomtown, Austin, Texas has kept its pioneer spirit alive, and it has done so against the backdrop of strong Latinx roots. In this episode, viewers explore the world of Tejanos, from Selena fandom and vaqueros (the original cowboys of Texas) to taco joints, barbeque, and the legendary independent film and music scene that spawned Austin City Limits and SXSW.

Episode 2: Los Angeles, California
From Compton to Highland Park, this episode traverses Los Angeles to meet three Americanos who are carving out a place for themselves within film, food, and beauty. Distinctly drawing on their diverse backgrounds and deeply influenced by the city they live in, audiences get a better sense of how Latinx culture has permeated the streets, runway, and silver screen.

Episode 3: Queens, New York
Queens is a world-renowned historic borough built by immigrants. This melting pot of cultures combines hard to find regional foods into a buzzing food scene. This episode explores the borough through nostalgic, genre-blending, and DIY music that presents a New York perspective on Latinx culture.

Episode 4: Tucson, Arizona
Surrounded by four different mountain ranges, the culture of Tucson is deeply influenced by Mexican roots and the Sonoran Desert landscape. From food cooked over native mesquite tree wood to dances that tell the stories of ancestors who once occupied the Sonoran mountains; get a glimpse at how Tucsonans are thriving out in the desert.

Episode 5: Santa Fe, New Mexico
The downtown square of Santa Fe was one of the first hubs of commerce for indigenous tribes before the Spanish set foot in the early Americas. The history of Santa Fe has created a beautiful melding of cultures, perspectives, and experiences. In this episode, viewers meet Americanos who have been drawn to Santa Fe – termed the «Paris» of the Southwest due to the Pueblo-style architecture, food, and music.

All five episodes will premiere on May 14, 2020 on GoUSA TV and will be available in English with Spanish subtitles at a later date.

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About GoUSA TV
Because every place has a story. Imagine a channel that features a constant source of authentic, compelling, and entertaining travel stories from across the USA. GoUSA TV is the premier destination to discover all the possibilities the USA has to offer told from the diverse perspectives of real people. Welcome to GoUSA TV.

GoUSA TV is powered by Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, and is available for download on your iOS or Android smartphone or on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and YouTube. Follow GoUSA TV on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

About LA REYNA
Launched in 2018, LA REYNA is a full-service creative agency born out of a collaboration with Vice’s Virtue and Robert Rodriguez’s EL REY NETWORK.  Headquartered in Austin, Texas, LA REYNA specializes in developing Brand Strategy, Trend Forecasting & Cultural Insights, Creative Campaigns & IP, Influencer Expertise & Experiential services that speak to the US Hispanic audience. We believe Latinx creativity is not assimilating into American culture, it’s shaping it, true engagement requires a deep, committed, and authentic respect, understanding, and investment.  LA REYNA is that intersection between the community and brands looking to invest in their energy and creativity. With Robert Rodriguez’s production hub as an asset, the agency consistently brings cinematic content to the marketplace. 

MEDIA CONTACT:
Brand USA 
Monica Ceballos
Director, Consumer & Trade Public Relations
MCeballos@TheBrandUSA.com
202.536.2060                 

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Representing Visit The USA
Helen Ames
Partner
Helen.Ames@FinnPartners.com
212.715.1646

LA REYNA / VICE MEDIA
Hannah Benabdallah
Communications Director
Hannah.Benabdallah@Vice.com
774.270.0824

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Wells Fargo and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announce Emergency COVID-19 Relief Grants to 70 Hispanic Chambers of Commerce

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wells Fargo & Company and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) are proud to announce the dissemination of 70 Emergency Relief Grants totaling $100,000 to America’s Hispanic Chambers of Commerce who are leading in providing technical assistance to small businesses throughout the country.

«Wells Fargo is proud to sponsor…

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wells Fargo & Company and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) are proud to announce the dissemination of 70 Emergency Relief Grants totaling $100,000 to America’s Hispanic Chambers of Commerce who are leading in providing technical assistance to small businesses throughout the country.

«Wells Fargo is proud to sponsor the annual Local Chamber Grants Initiative with the USHCC,» said Regina Heyward, Senior Vice President and Head of Supplier Diversity at Wells Fargo. «As we all continue to adjust to the present needs and new business realities, Wells Fargo and USHCC are working diligently to give Hispanic-owned businesses access to the resources to retool, restore and recover.  With more than 3.3 million Hispanic-owned businesses across the U.S., we were quick to reshape this program to allot more funding to as many chambers of commerce as possible and provide technical assistance in English and Spanish to those businesses who need the most support. Since the start of the pandemic, Wells Fargo has accelerated local funding to more than 150 nonprofits, like the USHCC, who serve the urgent needs of small business owners.»

Each year, the USHCC partners with Wells Fargo to open a competitive grant application for programs that help small businesses grow and support the Hispanic community, with a focus on growing Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBEs). This year, with the overwhelming need of Hispanic Chambers throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico due to the economic impact of COVID-19, the USHCC expanded this program to provide support for more chambers and business owners through resources and technical assistance.

«It is great to see the powerful work that the USHCC is doing to help Hispanic Chambers of Commerce throughout the country who are our ‘boots on the ground’ delivering technical assistance to their small business members during this difficult time,» said Carmen Castillo, USHCC Chair of the Board of Directors.

«Thank you to Wells Fargo for making this initiative possible,» added Monika Mantilla, Chair of the USHCC Educational Fund Board of Directors. «We are eager to help Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBEs) by supporting these 70 Hispanic Chambers of Commerce throughout America to provide assistance to their members.»

Chambers of Commerce provide valuable support to job creators and businesses. During this time especially, chamber employees are becoming go-to hubs for bilingual technical assistance for filling out applications for the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and other programs.

The following Hispanic Chambers were selected for these Emergency Relief Grants, based on their applications for the Local Chamber Grant Program, active involvement with the USHCC, and other emergency requests from chambers that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19:

Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Brazoria County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation
Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Lehigh Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Business Initiative Fund, Inc. (dba Prospera®)
Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Colorado Springs
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay
Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce
Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of San Francisco
Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Latin American Chamber of Charlotte
Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia
Latin Chamber of Commerce of Las Vegas Nevada
Latin Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
Latino Chamber of Commerce Minnesota
Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo
Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Metropolitan Savannah Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Morris County Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce
Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Northeast Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Northern Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County
Regional Hispanic Contractors Association
Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Salvadoran American Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Latino Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce
The New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Tulare-Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Questions may be submitted to press@ushcc.com.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.98 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through 7,400 locations, more than 13,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in 31 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 263,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 29 on Fortune’s 2019 rankings of America’s largest corporations. News, insights and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. 

About the USHCC

The USHCC actively promotes the economic growth, development, and interests of more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses, that combined, contribute over $700 billion to the American economy every year. It also advocates on behalf of more than 200 major American corporations and serves as the umbrella organization for more than 260 local chambers and business associations nationwide. For more information, please visit ushcc.com. Follow us on Twitter @USHCC.

 

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The Home Depot to Present at Bernstein 36th Annual Strategic Decisions Virtual Conference

ATLANTA, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that Craig Menear, chairman, CEO and president, will present at the Bernstein 36th Annual Strategic Decisions Virtual Conference. The presentation will begin at 1:00 p.m. ET on May 28, 2020.

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ATLANTA, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that Craig Menear, chairman, CEO and president, will present at the Bernstein 36th Annual Strategic Decisions Virtual Conference. The presentation will begin at 1:00 p.m. ET on May 28, 2020.

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The presentation will be webcast live over the internet at http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations. A link will be displayed under «Events and Presentations.» The webcast will be archived and available at the same location after the conclusion of the live event.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,293 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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Budweiser Invites You To Kickback To Your Favorite Hits With Livestream Music Series «Budweiser Rewind»

NEW YORK, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —  Budweiser is bringing the music you love, with stories you’ve never heard with the launch of a new interactive live music and storytelling series called «Budweiser Rewind». This Saturday, May 16, the iconic beer brand kicks off this new series starting with Black Eyed Peas performing live from Will.i.am’s studio in Los Angeles, CA. Concert-goers can tune in to watch on <a…

NEW YORK, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —  Budweiser is bringing the music you love, with stories you’ve never heard with the launch of a new interactive live music and storytelling series called «Budweiser Rewind». This Saturday, May 16, the iconic beer brand kicks off this new series starting with Black Eyed Peas performing live from Will.i.am’s studio in Los Angeles, CA. Concert-goers can tune in to watch on YouTube.

The livestream concert series will feature legendary headliners as they rewind through their greatest hits and share never-before-heard stories to inspire a better tomorrow. Budweiser will announce new artists on their social channels with new shows during which fans can help curate the setlist and ask questions directly to artists on social media.

«We know people are seeking comfort from familiar experiences during this time,» said Monica Rustgi, Vice President of Marketing for Budweiser. «Budweiser has a long standing relationship with live music – and we don’t want to skip a beat. We’ve uniquely designed Bud Rewind to draw the best elements of Budweiser Superfest, a 30-year long festival from 1980-2010, while acknowledging today’s shifts in live music viewing. We hope fans find comfort in the classics of the Black Eyed Peas and inspiration in their performance.»

The Budweiser Rewind series kicks-off with Black Eyed Peas Saturday May 16 at 5pm Los Angeles, 8pm New York, 9pm Sao Paulo, followed by other favorite nostalgic talent which will be announced over the following weeks. Fans can tune in globally for free on YouTube.

«Music is something that has always brought people together, even when they are physically apart. What better way to take in this new normal of a Saturday night than kicking back with some of your favorite Black Eyed Peas songs live in your home?,» says Black Eyed Peas. «We’ve missed our Peabodies and can’t wait to reconnect with them this weekend. Big love to Bud Rewind for providing this special platform.»

Even if our celebrations look a little different these days, we are always enjoying responsibly. If your plans at home involve drinking a beer, or two, make sure to pace yourself, hydrate between brews, and eat before or while drinking. For more information on the Budweiser Rewind series, follow Budweiser on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Anheuser-Busch InBev and Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch InBev is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with secondary listings on the Mexico (MEXBOL: ANB) and South Africa (JSE: ANH) stock exchanges and with American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUD). Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients. Our diverse portfolio of well over 500 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser®, Corona® and Stella Artois®; multi-country brands Beck’s®, Hoegaarden®, Leffe® and Michelob Ultra®; and local champions such as Aguila®, Antarctica®, Bud Light®, Brahma®, Cass®, Castle®, Castle Lite®, Cristal®, Harbin®, Jupiler®, Modelo Especial®, Quilmes®, Victoria®, Sedrin®, and Skol®. Our brewing heritage dates back more than 600 years, spanning continents and generations. From our European roots at the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. To the pioneering spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery in St. Louis, US. To the creation of the Castle Brewery in South Africa during the Johannesburg gold rush. To Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil. Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, we leverage the collective strengths of approximately 170,000 employees based in nearly 50 countries worldwide. For 2019, AB InBev’s reported revenue was 52.3 billion USD (excluding JVs and associates).

Budweiser, The King of Beers, is a medium-bodied, flavorful, crisp American-style lager. Brewed with the best barley malt and a blend of premium hop varieties, Budweiser is an icon of optimism and celebration which is enjoyed in over 60 countries around the world and is committed to brewing every Budweiser with 100% renewable energy by 2025.

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Fannie Mae Announces COVID-19 Payment Deferral

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) today announced COVID-19 payment deferral, a payment deferral option for homeowners who experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19 that has been resolved and are ready to resume their monthly mortgage payments.

Under this option, homeowners can resume their regular monthly mortgage payment after up to 12 months of missed payments, and the missed payments are deferred, or move, to the end of the loan term….

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) today announced COVID-19 payment deferral, a payment deferral option for homeowners who experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19 that has been resolved and are ready to resume their monthly mortgage payments.

Under this option, homeowners can resume their regular monthly mortgage payment after up to 12 months of missed payments, and the missed payments are deferred, or move, to the end of the loan term. This option is for homeowners who have completed a COVID-19 related forbearance plan and are able to continue making their full monthly contractual payment but cannot afford full reinstatement or a repayment plan to bring their mortgage loan current. 

Under a forbearance plan, homeowners are required to repay the missed payments, but they are never required to repay them all at once. When the forbearance plan ends, the mortgage servicer must work with the homeowner to determine how they will repay missed payments. The best solution will depend on the homeowner’s financial situation when the forbearance plan has concluded. 

Here are three facts to help homeowners better understand available forbearance and post-forbearance options during COVID-19: 

  1. Homeowners who are experiencing a financial hardship caused by COVID-19 may request a forbearance plan through their mortgage servicer (the company listed on their mortgage statement). Homeowners must contact their mortgage company to request assistance. Under the CARES Act, a forbearance plan must be provided to eligible homeowners for an initial period of up to 6 months, and the plan can be extended for up to a total of 12 months if the borrower requests it.

  2. Under a forbearance plan, a homeowner may be able to temporarily reduce or suspend their mortgage payment while they regain their financial footing. Forbearance does not mean a homeowner’s payments are forgiven. Homeowners are still required to eventually fully repay their forbearance, but they won’t have to repay it all at once — unless they choose to do so.
  3. Homeowners have several options to pay back unpaid amounts accrued during their forbearance period. Mortgage servicers will attempt to contact homeowners 30 days before their forbearance plan is scheduled to end to determine which assistance program is best for them at that time.   
    • Full repayment: Homeowners have the option of immediately reinstating their loan, which means catching up on all the missed payments in a single payment if they can afford it. If a homeowner chooses to reinstate their loan, they can continue to pay their mortgage under the terms originally agreed to before they received forbearance.
    • Short-term repayment plans: Homeowners can gradually catch-up on the past-due amount over an agreed-upon time frame (for example, 3, 6, 9, 12 months). A portion of the past due amounts must be paid in addition to their existing monthly mortgage payments. Upon completion of their repayment plan, they can continue paying their mortgage under the terms originally agreed to before they received forbearance.
    • COVID-19 payment deferral: Homeowners can resume their regular monthly payments and the amount of their missed payments moves to the end of the loan term. Note: Mortgage servicers will begin offering the payment deferral repayment option starting July 1, 2020.

    • Loan modification: The original terms of the loan are changed in order to make the borrower’s monthly payments more manageable and address their ongoing hardship.

Homeowners needing additional assistance can access Fannie Mae’s Disaster Response Network through the Loan Lookup Tool. If the tool confirms the homeowner has a Fannie Mae-owned loan, they can work with the Disaster Response Network’s HUD-approved housing counselors who can help navigate the broader financial challenges many are facing.

For more information and assistance visit Fannie Mae’s KnowYourOptions.com website, which provides a one-stop overview of the various options available to homeowners and renters who might need help due to COVID-19.

About Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae helps make the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and affordable rental housing possible for millions of Americans. We partner with lenders to create housing opportunities for families across the country. We are driving positive changes in housing finance to make the home buying process easier, while reducing costs and risk. To learn more, visit:

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