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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas homebuyers say that finding the right property is the most difficult part of the homebuying process, according to the 2020 Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report released by Texas Realtors. The annual report provides in-depth insights into the demographics, motivations and opinions of Texas homebuyers and sellers who had a real estate transaction between July 2018 and June 2019. The report also outlines information related to Texas real estate consumers’ income, ethnicity, age and perceptions of the homebuying and selling process.

«This report provides critical insight for Texas Realtors in assessing the ever-changing needs and expectations of the consumers we serve,» said Cindi Bulla, 2020 chairman of Texas Realtors. «For example, despite access to a myriad of technology resources to search for homes, buyers continue to place a high value on local Realtor market knowledge when it comes to selecting the right home, negotiating the right price and guidance through the buying process.»

Buyers who purchased previously owned homes mentioned better prices, value and charm as the top motivating factors. Buyers of newly built homes cited avoiding renovations or plumbing and electrical problems as top reasons they purchased a new home.

The majority of Texas homebuyers (67%) were married couples, followed by single females (17%), single males (10%) and unmarried couples (5%). The median age of Texas homebuyers was 52, five years more than last year.

Bulla continued, «While Texas was slightly better than the national average of homebuyer diversity, we still have work to do. Across the state, we are still seeing white buyers make up the largest share of homebuyers, while those identifying as Hispanic or Black make up 14% and 5%, respectively. We as Texas Realtors must be laser-focused on strategies to ensure that homeownership is attainable and affordable for our entire population.»

In Texas, 78% of all buyers identified as white/Caucasian, 4% Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% Black/African-American and 14% Hispanic/Latino.

For Texans who sold their homes, the most popular reason for putting a home on the market was to move closer to friends or family, followed by job relocations and proximity to their work. Sellers spent a median of 12 years in their homes. The median sales price was $64,050 more than what sellers paid for their homes, and the median length the home spent on the market was four weeks.

About the Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report
Data from the 2020 edition of the Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report is derived from the 2019 Texas Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers by NAR, which analyzes survey data among Texans who bought or sold a home between July 2018 and June 2019. Texas REALTORS® distributes insights about the Texas housing market throughout the year, including quarterly market statistics, trends among homebuyers and sellers, luxury home sales, international trends and more. To view the Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report in its entirety, visit texasrealestate.com.

About Texas REALTORS®
With more than 135,000 members, Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. In 2020, Texas REALTORS® is celebrating a century of shaping Texas by being the advocate for private property rights, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, and providing its members with the tools to achieve success. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Chispa, the #1 dating app made for US Latinx millennial singles with over 3 million downloads, has teamed up with Voto Latino, the grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, to help ignite and unite their community to register to vote, choose their candidate, and make their voice heard.

The 2020 election is set-up to be a breakout year for Latinxs as they make up the largest minority group of eligible voters. Census Bureau survey data found that Latinx turnout in the previous election wasn’t that different from prior years, but Latinx turnout in the 2018 midterms was 40.4%, a 50% increase over the 2014 midterms. The combination of Latinx voters making up a larger share of the electorate and turning out in higher numbers could have a huge impact in 2020, especially in the many states where the Latinx population is rising. With less than 75 days until Election Day, Chispa and Voto Latino are collaborating to make sure the community is heard and to help connect based on important issues, educate, and fire up Latinx millennials on Chispa to register to vote and turn out on November 3, 2020.

Inspired by Chispa’s brand promise of creating unity through culture, and aligned with the mission of igniting meaningful connections, through this partnership, Chispa and Voto Latino’s extensive resources will help mobilize eligible Latinos to register and vote. Additionally, Chispa users will be able to swipe right and connect based on like-minded issues and topics that are at the core of the upcoming election.

«This will be the first election in which millennials and Gen Zers outnumber Baby Boomers in the electorate,» said María Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of Voto Latino. «Chispa’s audience is our audience and with their help, our outreach to and activation of young Latinx voters will be that much more impactful. We’re thrilled to partner with Chispa because we must all work together to inform and excite Americans to vote in November.»

«We are very excited to kick off our partnership with Voto Latino, as we know that our audiences are very similar and passionate about making a difference in this election cycle. By providing voter registration and turnout resources, and allowing our users to connect based on issues on the ballot, we hope to foster meaningful conversations and ultimately, strong connections amongst US Latinx singles,» said Julia Estacolchic, Head of Chispa Marketing.

In addition to the partnership, Chispa recently conducted a survey to gauge top issues amongst single Latinxs this election cycle. Key takeaways were as follows:

• 61% of single Latinx Chispa users are registered to vote, over-indexing the total number of US Latinxs registered to vote at 53.7%
• Single Latinx Chispa users are more open-minded when it comes to political affiliation though very passionate about certain issues (it is important for them to connect with people who are passionate about like-minded issues over just political party)
• 63% of Chispa users do not think political affiliation is an important factor when picking a long-term partner; only 12% consider differing political affiliation a deal-breaker.
• 25% think political affiliation is a conversation starter.
• Top issues on the ballot this election amongst Chispa members include: immigration, jobs and the economy, and racial and gender equality.

With these insights in mind and to help drive the campaign, Chispa will activate their users in-app by providing tools to take action through culturally relevant curated content through the following beginning early September:

• Co-branded Voto Latino and Chispa voter registration page
• Voter registration resources
• In-app profile badges to spark conversation about key issues while connecting with a potential match

Chispa is the largest dating app made for US Latinos, with over 3 million downloads and the goal of helping Latinos create new connections with singles from similar backgrounds, cultures, and communities. Chispa is a Match Affinity dating app created in 2017 by Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), a leading provider of dating products designed to increase users’ likelihood of finding a meaningful connection, like Tinder, Match, Hinge, OkCupid, and more. The Chispa app is available on the iOS App Store and Google Play, both in English and Spanish. For more information visit www.chispa-app.com and follow @ChispaApp on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Voto Latino is a grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy. Through innovative digital campaigns, culturally relevant programs and authentic voices, we shepherd the Latinx community towards the full realization of its political power.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — MasterClass, the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, today announced that ukulele virtuoso and composer Jake Shimabukuro will teach a class on how to play the ukulele. Through a series of easy-to-follow lessons, MasterClass members will learn the basics of playing the ukulele, from the proper way to hold the instrument and strumming techniques to more advanced skills like mastering vibrato and achieving harmonics. Now available at MasterClass.com, members can subscribe for unlimited access to all new and existing 85+ classes through the All-Access Pass. MasterClass categories include business, culinary arts, film & television, music & entertainment, photography, sports and more.

«Jake is a musical genius,» said David Rogier, co-founder and CEO of MasterClass. «Watching his dynamic finger work and hearing him play his iconic covers will leave MasterClass members feeling inspired and confident to learn the ukulele and make their own music.»

Throughout his career, Jake Shimabukuro has challenged notions of what was possible with a ukulele through his fast and complex finger work, which has made him an internationally recognized ukulele virtuoso and composer. His professional career began when a video of him playing a rendition of George Harrison’s «While My Guitar Gently Weeps» was posted on YouTube without his knowledge, immediately going viral. He was soon dubbed the «Jimi Hendrix of the Ukulele,» and his career skyrocketed, leading him to release multiple albums and tour all over the world. Shimabukuro’s music combines elements of various genres including jazz, blues, rock, blue grass, classical, folk, funk, Hawaiian and flamenco. A pioneer for the «true underdog of instruments,» Shimabukuro has helped to propel the ukulele’s presence in the musical world.

«Music has the power to truly shape who we are,» said Jake Shimabukuro. «I hope that through my MasterClass people will discover that the ukulele is not just a tool to make music, but also something that can be life changing.»

Shimabukuro’s MasterClass will teach members the fundamentals of how to play the ukulele with tips, insights and stories from years spent developing his skills. With an inclusive and engaging teaching method, Shimabukuro breaks down ukulele basics for beginners step-by-step, showing members how to hold a ukulele, navigate the fretboard, strum effectively, achieve desired notes and develop unique sounds. He showcases his lessons in action through dynamic performances of his most iconic covers, including a breakdown of «Hallelujah» and a demonstration of how he arranges his rendition of «Bohemian Rhapsody.» More experienced members will learn advanced skills, from advanced chord groupings and techniques to achieving vibrato and harmonics. Shimabukuro will also take members on a song creation journey from start to finish, sharing his process, tricks and inspiration to create an original composition.

Jake Shimabukuro’s class joins the 85+ classes taught by world-renowned instructors on culinary arts, photography, writing, performance, and much more. Each MasterClass has digestible video lessons sized to fit into any part of your day and cinematic visuals with close-up, hands-on demonstrations that make you feel one-on-one with the instructor. The All-Access Pass gives you access to every MasterClass and new ones as they launch. Learn on the go with mobile apps or in the comfort of your home with Apple TV®,  Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Roku® devices. Subscribe to greatness at MasterClass.com.

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ABOUT MASTERCLASS:
Founded in 2015, MasterClass is the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best. With MasterClass, step into Kelly Wearstler’s design studio, Ron Finley’s garden, and Neil Gaiman’s writing retreat. Improve your serve with Serena Williams, perfect your pitch with Shonda Rhimes, and leave the atmosphere with Chris Hadfield. Hundreds of classes from 85+ of today’s most brilliant minds are available anytime, anywhere on iOS, Android, desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Roku devices with the All-Access Pass ($180/year). Subscribe to greatness with MasterClass. 

MasterClass’s current roster of courses includes:

Business, Politics and Society: Jane Goodall (conservation), Bob Woodward (investigative journalism), Karl Rove and David Axelrod (political campaign strategy), Paul Krugman (economics and society), Howard Schultz (business leadership), Anna Wintour (creativity and leadership), Sara Blakely (self-made entrepreneurship), Bob Iger (strategy and leadership), Doris Kearns Goodwin (U.S. presidential history and leadership),  Chris Voss (art of negotiation), Goodby and Silverstein (advertising and creativity), RuPaul (self-expression and authenticity), Robin Roberts (effective and authentic communication)

Culinary Arts: Gordon Ramsay (cooking), Alice Waters (home cooking), Thomas Keller (cooking techniques), Wolfgang Puck (cooking), Dominique Ansel (French pastry), James Suckling (wine appreciation), Aaron Franklin (Texas BBQ), Massimo Bottura (Italian cooking), Gabriela Cámara (Mexican cooking), Lynnette Marrero and Ryan Chetiyawardana (mixology), Ron Finley (gardening)

Film and Television: Werner Herzog (filmmaking), Martin Scorsese (filmmaking), Ron Howard (directing), Spike Lee (filmmaking), Mira Nair (independent filmmaking), Jodie Foster (filmmaking), Ken Burns (documentary filmmaking), Helen Mirren (acting), Samuel L. Jackson (acting), Judd Apatow (comedy), Aaron Sorkin (screenwriting), Natalie Portman (acting), David Lynch (creativity and filmmaking)

Lifestyle: Bobbi Brown (makeup and beauty), Kelly Wearstler (interior design), Brandon McMillan (dog training)

Music and Entertainment: Steve Martin (comedy), Christina Aguilera (singing), Usher (performance), Reba McEntire (country music), Herbie Hancock (jazz), Deadmau5 (music production), Armin van Buuren (dance music), Hans Zimmer (film scoring), Tom Morello (electric guitar), Carlos Santana (art and soul of guitar), Timbaland (producing and beatmaking), Penn & Teller (magic), Itzhak Perlman (violin), Danny Elfman (music for film), Sheila E. (drumming and percussion), Jake Shimabukuro (ukulele)

Writing: James Patterson (writing), Shonda Rhimes (writing for television), David Mamet (dramatic writing), Judy Blume (writing), Malcolm Gladwell (writing), R.L. Stine (writing for young audiences), Margaret Atwood (creative writing), Dan Brown (writing thrillers), Neil Gaiman (storytelling), Billy Collins (poetry), David Baldacci (writing thrillers), Joyce Carol Oates (short story writing), David Sedaris (storytelling and humor)

Design, Photography and Fashion: Frank Gehry (architecture), Diane von Furstenberg (how to build a fashion brand), Annie Leibovitz (photography), Marc Jacobs (fashion design), Jimmy Chin (adventure photography), Will Wright (game design)

Sports and Games: Serena Williams (tennis), Stephen Curry (shooting, ball-handling, and scoring), Garry Kasparov (chess), Daniel Negreanu (poker), Phil Ivey (poker strategy), Simone Biles (gymnastics), Misty Copeland (ballet), Tony Hawk (skateboarding)

Science and Technology: Chris Hadfield (space exploration), Neil deGrasse Tyson (scientific thinking and communication)

For more information, please visit www.masterclass.com.

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WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an ongoing effort to help slow the spread of the virus, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today expanded its COVID-19 testing program by deploying 77 additional test sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across Florida. The opening of these new test sites on Friday, August 21 add to the 221 locations previously opened in Florida.

The 77 additional test sites opening across the state this week are among the more than 1,900 locations CVS Health has opened since May and expand the company’s overall testing capacity.

In addition to increasing the number of drive-thru sites, CVS Health has expanded its network of independent third-party lab partners in an effort to help improve turnaround time for the delivery of test results. Given the steps CVS Health has taken, the majority of test results across the country will generally be available within 2-5 days.

«Our national scale and local community presence enable us to uniquely expand people’s access to safe and effective COVID-19 testing options and respond to a need for increased testing capacity,» said Emmanuel Kolady, Senior Vice President, CVS Health. «We remain grateful to our frontline colleagues who make these testing sites possible and whose dedication has allowed us to keep our stores and MinuteClinics open for customers seeking supplies and patients who need care.»

Self-swab tests are no cost to patients and will be available to individuals meeting CDC criteria, in addition to state and age guidelines.¹ Patients must register in advance at CVS.com to schedule an appointment. Patients will be required to stay in their cars and will be directed to the pharmacy drive-thru window or a location in the parking lot at a few stores, where they will be provided with a test kit and given instructions, and a CVS Pharmacy team member will observe the self-swab process to ensure it is done properly.

Testing will not take place inside any retail locations, and CVS Pharmacy, HealthHUB and MinuteClinic will continue to serve customers and patients.

The additional testing sites in Florida include:

• CVS Pharmacy, 277 West State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
• CVS Pharmacy, 24800 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
• CVS Pharmacy, 12080 South Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
• CVS Pharmacy, 5403 University Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34201
• CVS Pharmacy, 5310 45th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34203
• CVS Pharmacy, 909 East Lumsden Road, Brandon, FL 33511
• CVS Pharmacy, 1003 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33991
• CVS Pharmacy, 700 W. Norvell Bryant Highway, Citrus Hills, FL 34442
• CVS Pharmacy, 4405 US Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711
• CVS Pharmacy, 1640 US Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34714
• CVS Pharmacy, 4550 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
• CVS Pharmacy, 4650 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Coconut Creek, F 33073
• CVS Pharmacy, 49581 Highway 27, Davenport, FL 33837
• CVS Pharmacy, 39902 Highway 27, Davenport, FL 33837
• CVS Pharmacy, 2920 Davie Road, Davie, FL 33314
• CVS Pharmacy, 1891 LPGA Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
• CVS Pharmacy, 1995 North C.R. 19A, Eustis, FL 32726
• CVS Pharmacy, 24450 State Route 44, Eustis, FL 32726
• CVS Pharmacy, 11300 State Road 82, Fort Myers, FL 33905
• CVS Pharmacy, 9170 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33912
• CVS Pharmacy, 7581 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908
• CVS Pharmacy, 16961 Alico Mission Way, Fort Myers, FL 33908
• CVS Pharmacy, 1081 Beal Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
• CVS Pharmacy, 2303 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607
• CVS Pharmacy, 1621 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
• CVS Pharmacy, 800 North Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
• CVS Pharmacy, 901 North Federal Highway US Rt 1, Hollywood, FL 33109
• CVS Pharmacy, 28740 South Dixie Highway, Homestead, FL 33033
• CVS Pharmacy, 24799 SW 112th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33032
• CVS Pharmacy, 9509 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32257
• CVS Pharmacy, 900 East Main Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054
• CVS Pharmacy, 283 SW Baya Drive, Lake City, FL 32025
• CVS Pharmacy, 2536 US Highway 92, East Lakeland, FL 33801
• CVS Pharmacy, 1005 South Ohio Avenue, Live Oak, FL 32064
• CVS Pharmacy, 5590 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940
• CVS Pharmacy, 12650 SW 88 Street, Miami, FL 33186
• CVS Pharmacy, 2393 SW 67th Avenue, Miami, FL 33155
• CVS Pharmacy, 5748 SW 40th Street South, Miami, FL 33155
• CVS Pharmacy, 3700 NW 199 Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
• CVS Pharmacy, 16001 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33027
• CVS Pharmacy, 8901 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025
• CVS Pharmacy, 5585 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL 34116
• CVS Pharmacy, 6800 Collier Boulevard, Naples, FL 34114
• CVS Pharmacy, 7380 Davis Boulevard, Naples, FL 34104
• CVS Pharmacy, 11500 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654
• CVS Pharmacy, 6042 SW Highway 200, Ocala, FL 34476
• CVS Pharmacy, 1720 W Highway 326, Ocala, FL 34475
• CVS Pharmacy, 1551 County Road 220, Orange Park, FL 32073
• CVS Pharmacy, 13960 Landstar Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32824
• CVS Pharmacy, 7001 Old Winter Garden Road, Orlando, FL 32835
• CVS Pharmacy, 9975 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, FL 32825
• CVS Pharmacy, 7665 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818
• CVS Pharmacy, 3502 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804
• CVS Pharmacy, 4974 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32806
• CVS Pharmacy, 8981 Conroy Windemere Road, Orlando, FL 32835
• CVS Pharmacy, 1030 Lockwood Boulevard, Oviedo, FL 32756
• CVS Pharmacy, 4500 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33401
• CVS Pharmacy, 1701 North University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
• CVS Pharmacy, 5301 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL 32505
• CVS Pharmacy, 3 S Pompano Parkway, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
• CVS Pharmacy, 7120 Ridge Road, Port Richey, FL 34668
• CVS Pharmacy, 2873 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
• CVS Pharmacy, 3724 84th Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243
• CVS Pharmacy, 7563 SE Maricamp Rd., Silver Springs Shore, FL 34472
• CVS Pharmacy, 301 3rd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
• CVS Pharmacy, 3426 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
• CVS Pharmacy, 5345 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709
• CVS Pharmacy, 845 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
• CVS Pharmacy, 17817 SE 109th Avenue, Summerfield, FL 34491
• CVS Pharmacy, 5670 N Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• CVS Pharmacy, 10004 W. McNab Road, Tamarac, FL 33321
• CVS Pharmacy, 6900 North University Drive, Tamarac, FL 33321
• CVS Pharmacy, 2725 North MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607
• CVS Pharmacy, 3102 West Gandy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33611
• CVS Pharmacy, 15499 North Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618
• CVS Pharmacy, 1820 Cheney Highway, Titusville, FL 32780
• CVS Pharmacy, 6846 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411

A complete list of CVS Pharmacy drive-thru test sites can be found here.

More information on steps CVS Health has taken to address the COVID-19 pandemic is available at the company’s frequently updated COVID-19 resource center.

For downloadable COVID-19 testing media assets, including photos, video and interviews with CVS Health executives, please visit the Media Resource Center.

¹COVID-19 tests are no cost to patients with insurance or through a program for the uninsured funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

About CVS Health
CVS Health employees are united around a common goal of becoming the most consumer-centric health company. We’re evolving based on changing consumer needs and meeting people where they are, whether that’s in the community at one of our nearly 10,000 local touchpoints, in the home, or in the palm of their hand. Our newest offerings – from HealthHUB® locations that are redefining what a pharmacy can be, to innovative programs that help manage chronic conditions – are designed to create a higher-quality, simpler and more affordable experience. Learn more about how we’re transforming health at www.cvshealth.com.

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DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The DFW Hispanic 100, a network of Dallas/Ft. Worth area Hispanic women leaders working to increase business and leadership opportunities for Latinas, will honor Viola Delgado with its 2020 Latina Living Legend (LLL) Award and Anette Landeros with its Emerging Latina Leader Award (ELLA).

The LLL award recognizes the lifetime commitment of a DFW area Latina who has distinguished herself through her profession, active community and civic participation, volunteerism, and/or philanthropic endeavors.

«Viola has dedicated a lifetime to expressing and sharing the vibrant legacy of the Hispanic community through her art,» said Linda Valdez-Thompson, President of the DFW Hispanic 100. «Through her public art, her curatorial work and her own exhibits, Delgado has addressed the need in the community for more voices to tell the story of women of color.»

Viola Delgado is not only a gifted artist, she is also well known as a tireless community activist and philanthropist. Throughout her career, she has donated works for silent auctions, fundraisers and public facilities well over of $100,000. She has donated to such institutions and organizations as African American Museum, Latino Culture Center, Cara Mia, Junior Player, Big Thought, Truitt Elementary Mural, Dallas Public Library Central Branch, Guadalupe Catholic Church, Good Shepard Catholic Church, City of Dallas City Hall, Dallas Challenge, SAFIR, Old Settle Recreation Center (McKinney, Texas), Texas A&M in Kingsville, Texas, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure (Dallas Hispanics for the Cure), La Pena El Corazon Exhibit Fundraisers (Austin, Texas), Dallas Children’s Hospital, Erin Kelso Liver Transplant Foundation, North Texas Food Bank, Amnesty International. These donations have helped raise thousands of dollars for causes that promote multiculturalism and several important community initiatives for equity and access to services.

She has served on the Public Art Committee, La Reunion Advisory Committee, ARTE, and several other art-related organizations. Delgado has also guided and mentored generations of young and emerging artists through her work in different organizations and local schools.

Viola’s research into the culture and history of a project have made her a sought-after artist for several public and commercial projects in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Her murals can be found at the Latino Cultural Center, Dallas; Stevens Park and Tolbert Elementary Schools, Dallas; the Dallas West Library Courtyard and Vickery Village/Buckner Baptist Children’s Home, Dallas. Some of her extraordinary medallions are in the International Terminal D at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and the Lake June and Rowlett Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Stations. The Dallas Observer named her DFW International Airport medallion as one of 10 points of interest. She has also curated exhibits at the Latino Cultural Center for six years.

The ELLA award recognizes a Latina professional making an impact on women and girls through her engagement and leadership in her community and profession.

«Anette deeply believes in mentorship and aims to pass onto the new generations the empowerment of knowing how to navigate opportunities for personal and professional growth,» added Valdez-Thompson. «She aims to create the personal and professional networks to help others thrive both in her corporate role and in her community efforts. Her volunteer efforts are centered on her passion of leveling the professional playing field for women and communities of color.»

As the President and CEO of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FWHCC), Anette Landeros is dedicated to providing valuable programming to businesses, championing the importance of workforce development, and creating opportunities for the economic mobility for all chamber members. Since being recently named to this role in July of 2019, Anette has been working diligently to strengthen the chamber’s partnerships and community outreach. Anette is currently leading the Chamber in their Fort Worth Forward 2020 Strategic Plan and the recently launched Business BounceBack B3 initiative to assist businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Previously, Anette led teams of federal auditors in evaluating program performance and regulatory compliance for the Office of Inspector General at the United States Department of Transportation. Anette has worked on award-winning reports that have broadly impacted the transportation industry. Additionally, Anette Soto Landeros is currently the Immediate Past State Chair of the Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas, an organization committed to the advancement of women in public, corporate, and civic arenas. Anette remains the youngest person elected to lead the organization’s state-wide mission and provided direction for chapters located in 8 different cities throughout Texas.

Anette is a recognized change-agent and energetic leader that has spent nearly a decade committed to the growth and success of Latinas within the Latino community and the Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas specifically. She has cultivated a valuable network of corporate and community relationships by modeling a strong sense of integrity and demonstrating a tremendous work ethic.

Delgado’s and Landeros’ contributions to Dallas area Latinos will be recognized during a virtual event on October 1^st, 2020. The proceeds benefit the H100 and its Latina Giving Circle.

Past honorees of the Latina Living Legend award have included some of the most prominent Latina leaders in North Texas such as the honorable Anita N. Martinez, Gloria Campos, Adelfa B. Callejo, Dr. Gloria Contreras, Dolores Gomez Barzune, Dr. Catalina Garcia, Sheriff Lupe Valdez, Dr. Michele Bobadilla, Bea Salazar, Mercedes Olivera who was honored posthumously, and Lupita Colmenero.

About The Hispanic 100
The Hispanic 100 is a network of Dallas-area Hispanic women leaders who are committed to increasing business development opportunities for Hispanic, women-owned businesses and to promoting Hispanic women’s leadership roles in the private and public sectors.  The organization’s endowment fund supports Latina educational and social initiatives.  For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.dfwhispanic100.org.

Contact:  Maryanne Piña-Frodsham
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On Thursday, August 20, General Tire will be hosting a one-night-only live virtual concert featuring country Singer-Songwriter star Brett Eldredge. The evening event will be hosted by acclaimed radio and television personality Bobby Bones, and will include special appearances by NASCAR legend Richard Petty and Team GT Fishing’s Ott DeFoe and Edwin Evers. The virtual concert will be live-streamed at www.gtliveathome.com at 8/7 p.m. CT.

As part of an effort to treat fans to something special in a year when attending live sporting events has been limited, General Tire is excited to bring the entertainment directly to your streaming devices with this live concert event. During the hour event, Bobby Bones will lead engaging Q&As with each of the special guests, interviewing MLF pro anglers and funny guys, Ott DeFoe and Edwin Evers, as well as The King, Richard Petty. Then, Bobby will introduce Brett Eldredge, fresh off the release of his latest album, Sunday Drive, for a Q&A that will lead into a live concert. There will be giveaways, games and more throughout.

This family-friendly event is free for all participants. Be sure to visit www.gtliveathome.com for access to tune in to this free event Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 8/7 p.m. CT.

About General Tire
For over 100 years General Tire has offered a complete quality line of ultra-high performance, passenger, light truck, off-road and commercial tires to meet all your needs. General Tire is a proud supporter of the ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, ARCA Menards Series West, NASCAR Pinty’s Series, NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Late Model Dirt Series, Pro Pulling League, Modified Series, ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series, Expedition Overland, FreestyleMx.com Tour, Zero One Odyssey, Spec Tire of JeepSpeed, Major League Fishing, Fishing League Worldwide and Jeep Jamboree USA. Team GT supports athletes: Jim Beaver, Christopher Polvoorde, Jerett Brooks, Jeff Proctor, Chase Motorsports, Jimmy Weitzel, Cory Winner, Camburg Racing, Stan Shelton, Ryan Beat, Skeet Reese, Edwin Evers, Mark Rose, Ott DeFoe, Andy Montgomery, James Watson, Alton Jones Jr., and Britt Myers.

Contact:
Anna Howard
(512) 963-6286
ahoward@revolutionworld.com

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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Peacock today announced a new, exclusive free channel: NBC Sports on Peacock. Debuting August 24, the channel will stream daytime live sports talk programming, including PFT Live with Mike Florio, The Dan Patrick Show, and The Rich Eisen Show. In September, Brother From Another and PFT PM will join the lineup.

«Peacock provides live topical sports conversations all day, every weekday, from the best and most experienced personalities in sports,» said Rick Cordella, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer for Peacock. «We’re excited to launch the NBC Sports Channel on Peacock with this unique and exclusive content, who provide the fans the latest commentary and opinion on everything that is happening in the world of sport.»

NBC Sports on Peacock weekday schedule (all times ET)

From the creators of Pro Football Talk Live, PFT PM delivers the latest news from around the league. The show is hosted by Mike Florio and regularly features Charean Williams, Peter King, Rodney Harrison, Tony Dungy, and Chris Simms. PFT PM will begin streaming live on the NBC Sports on Peacock channel in September, date to be announced.

Shows will be available on demand in addition to streaming live. Highlights from NBC Sports Channel on Peacock will also be featured in the service’s Trending section, a hub for short-form content that is updated on a daily basis and includes sports highlights, pop culture updates, and shorter interview and news segments.

Upcoming live sports on Peacock includes coverage of golf’s U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open, Premier League, an NFL Wild Card Playoff Game, and select events from the upcoming Tokyo and Beijing Olympics. Fans can also watch on demand replays of events like Triple Crown horse races, daily highlights from NBC Sports, and hundreds of hours of sports series, documentaries and films such as Tiger Woods: Chasing History; 1968; I Am Ali; Dream Team; Being Evel; Feherty; Willie; and Peacock Originals Lost Speedways and In Deep with Ryan Lochte.

Fans can sign up for Peacock for free at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available on Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices including Android™, Android TV™ devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast™ TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.

About Peacock

Peacock is NBCUniversal’s new streaming service. Peacock delivers a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films from the vaults of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Hollywood’s biggest studios. In addition, Peacock taps into NBCUniversal’s unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling topical content across news, sports, late-night, Spanish-language and reality. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About NBC Sports Group:

NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company consists of NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, NBCSN, Golf Channel, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Audio Network and NBC Sports Digital, which includes NBCSports.com, NBCOlympics.com, GolfChannel.com, the digital assets of the NBC Sports Regional Networks, Rotoworld, the NBC Sports Talk franchise, multiple apps, and two transactional sports businesses, GolfNow and Sports Engine, and a direct-to-consumer product NBC Sports Gold. NBC Sports Group possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, NHL, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, French Open, and many more.

Press Contacts
Peacock
Lisa McGann
332.220.9674
lisa.mcgann@nbcuni.com

Daniela Malmstrom
332.220.9683
daniela.malmstrom@nbcuni.com

NBC Sports
Dan Masonson
203.356.2790  
dan.masonson@nbcuni.com 

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LA MIRADA, California, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Makita U.S.A., Inc. continues to set a fast pace with more products, more infrastructure and more jobs. And in a year that marks 50 years in the U.S.A., Makita has expanded its distribution, training and service capabilities with a new 600,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Reno, NV. 

It increases Makita’s operational ability to meet growing market demand with nation-wide 2-day ground coverage, so customers receive products faster.

Leading Innovation, Service, and Training

«Makita is focused on leading innovation and engineering, as well as training and after-sales service,» said Joe Blackwell, vice president operations. «These are cornerstones that go back to the earliest days of the company, and the addition of the new Reno facility is focused on fulfilling these promises. Makita is looking forward and we are committed to serving our valued customers.»

The new Reno facility, a $50 million investment, is the company’s fifth in the U.S.A. and follows the recent opening of a similar facility in the Dallas region. Makita recently opened Reno with a soft launch and will be fully on-line this fall.

New Distribution Center

The Reno facility is located on nearly 50 acres of land with 600,000 square feet of warehouse space fully equipped with operational capabilities. It’s the latest addition to Makita’s distribution chain which includes operations in Wilmer, TX, Mt. Prospect, IL, and Buford, GA, as well as the Makita U.S.A. home office and distribution center in La Mirada, CA. The Buford facility includes a manufacturing and assembly plant, which is one of ten Makita® manufacturing facilities worldwide.

New Training Center

The new facility also includes a detached 28,000 square foot state-of-the-art training center. It is Makita’s fourth in the U.S.A. and will offer tailored curriculum and hands-on training. Makita trainers can utilize adjacent outdoor space equipped with infrastructure to run Makita’s expanding line of outdoor power equipment.

For dealer partners, training will focus on increasing their knowledge of Makita’s leading technologies and empowering them to match a solution to their customers. For professional users, the focus is application-driven with instruction showing the right accessories and the right tools for the job with an emphasis on proper use for increased productivity and profitability.

New Factory Service Center

A new Factory Service Center is targeted to open in late fall 2020. It will be the latest addition to Makita’s national service network, and will be four-times larger in square footage than any other Makita Service Center in the U.S.A.

Focused on the Future

Even with this significant expansion, Makita remains focused on the future.

«The new facility addresses increasing demand that we’re seeing across all product categories including construction, cordless outdoor power equipment, automotive and janitorial-sanitation,» said Blackwell. «But even during construction in Reno we were still looking forward. The open space adjacent to the building is shovel-ready for planned future expansion.»

About Makita

Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, pneumatics power equipment and janitorial-sanitation products, and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network throughout the U.S.A. With 50 years in the United States and over 100 years worldwide, Makita utilizes experience and expertise to manufacture best-in-class solutions. For more information about Makita U.S.A. call (800)4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter @makitatools

MEDIA CONTACTS
Wayne Hart
(714) 522-8088 x4410
whart@makitausa.com

Jennifer Morse
(714) 522-8088 x 4401
jmorse@makitausa.com  

Consumer Inquiries:
(800) 4-MAKITA
@makitatools
makitatools.com

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LOS CABOS, Mexico, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Latin America and Caribbean have announced today that Los Cabos International Airport is the second in the world and the first in Latin American and Caribbean to be accredited in the ACI Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) programme.

ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation programme recognizes the commitment to health and welfare of passengers, airport staff and the public, by supporting airports assessing the new health measures and procedures introduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with ICAO Council Aviation Restart Task Force (CART) recommendations and in alignment with the joint EASA and ECDC Aviation Health Safety Protocol and ACI EUROPE’s Guidelines for a Healthy Passenger Experience at Airports.

Topics covered by the accreditation include cleaning and disinfection, physical distancing (where feasible and practical), staff protection, physical layout, passenger communications and passenger facilities.

«Airports in Latin America and Caribbean have acted quickly to this crisis adapting their procedures to the ICAO CART Recommendations and industry best practices. The ACI Airport Health Accreditation gives airports the opportunity to demonstrate to the travelling public and governments that the measures implemented are consistent with global recognized standards» said Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC.

«The impact of the COVID Pandemic has been devastating to our economies and the reactivation of air transport is key for the economic recovery of our region. The AHA programme will contribute restoring confidence in air travel», added Rafael Echevarne.

«We congratulate Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) and Los Cabos International Airport for being the first airport in the region to be accredited in the Airport Health Accreditation programme which demonstrates the commitment of GAP to the health and safety of passengers, employees and the public.»

«Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico’s priority is to give its passengers a safe and pleasant travel experience. As proof of this is the present accreditation, which keeps us in the leadership of health security at an international level, applying the best protocols and measures in all of our airports», added Raúl Revuelta, CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico.

Congratulations to Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico and the team from Los Cabos Airport!»

About ACI
Airports Council International (ACI) is the international airport organization, with 1,960 airports in 176 countries. The Latin American and Caribbean office (ACI-LAC) has 270 airports in 34 countries that manage 95% of air traffic in the region.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. of C.V. (GAP) is a Mexican company that develops its activity in the airport sector. GAP operates 12 international airports in Mexico and two in Jamaica, serving more than 300 destinations, through 35 airlines. Its shares are listed on the stock exchanges of Mexico and New York.

In 2019, GAP served 48.7 million passengers, 8.4% more than in 2018.

The airports managed by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico are located at:

• Guadalajara and Tijuana, serving the main metropolitan areas.
• Mexicali, Hermosillo, Los Mochis, Aguascalientes, Guanajuato and Morelia, serving medium-sized developing cities.
• La Paz, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo and Montego Bay, serving some of the most important tourist destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean.
• On October 10, 2018, GAP signed the concession contract with the government of Jamaica in order to operate, modernize and expand the Norman Manley International Airport («KIN») located in the city of Kingston.

The airports managed by GAP in Mexico are owned by the Mexican government and have been allocated in a 50-year concession starting in 1998, as part of a domestic initiative to privatize and improve the quality and security of the country’s airport services.

In Jamaica, the government owns the Montego Bay Airport and the concession granted for its operation is for a 30-year period, which will conclude on April 2033. The Kingston Airport was granted for a 25-year concession. GAP took control of the operation and administration this past October 2019.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico believes in the value of each individual and seeks to trigger his or her potential through education. Better-educated Mexicans will raise their quality of life and contribute towards the country’s development. GAP, in line with its business model and through its Foundation, is committed to be a factor of change. We work on two strategic pillars: work with the community, through the GAP Schools, and on training the airport community, with Community Training Centers.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Voto Latino, the nation’s largest Latinx voter registration organization, has officially registered 254,528 voters for the 2020 election cycle — surpassing the halfway mark for its 500,000 registration goal. This milestone brings the organization’s registration total to over 750,000 voters and represents the most voters registered in an election cycle in its 15-year history. Of those registered for the 2020 election, 70% are between the ages of 18 and 34, and 146,983 people were registered in Texas, alone.

«We took a gamble after the 2018 election – our gut told us that if we made early smart investments in a digital-first infrastructure and started January 1 on registration – speaking to an overlooked but critical pool of voters, there would be an appetite for enfranchisement. Young people have not let us down. They care and they are motivated. This is no doubt the most seminal election of our lifetime and we turned the traditional model for voter outreach on its head and it’s paying off,» said María Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of Voto Latino. «Young people are leading the way in political organizing this election cycle and we’re seeing evidence that they are connecting protest to voting and are poised to make noise come this November. This is just the beginning.»

For the first time, the Latinx community will constitute the second-largest voting bloc in the electorate. Four million who have turned 18 since the 2016 election and who will be eligible to cast a ballot for the first time this year. Voto Latino adopted a grassroots approach to voter registration online, stepping in where party and government structures have failed. Since the tragic murder of George Floyd on May 25th, Voto Latino has registered 143,840, demonstrating the mobilizing nature of the Black Lives Matter movement on the Latinx community. A July poll completed between Latino Decisions and Voto Latino found that more than three-quarters of Latinx people supported Black Lives Matter and police reform. This year, Voto Latino also made it’s first-ever political endorsement, supporting Vice President Joe Biden for president of the United States. 

Voto Latino is a grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy. Through innovative digital campaigns, culturally relevant programs and authentic voices, we shepherd the Latinx community towards the full realization of its political power. 

Contact:
Danny Turkel, danny@votolatino.org

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