NAACP Continues To Support Minority-Owned Businesses in Hospitality Through Grants Sponsored by Bacardi

Today, the NAACP announces the next iteration of the Backing the B.A.R. (Business Accounts & Retailers) Acceleration Grant Program sponsored by Bacardi U.S.A. offering $100,000 in grants to the industry.

A Bridge to Success: Using AI To Raise the Bar in Special Education

There’s a global shortage of teachers with special education training. 90% of disabled students in developing countries lack access to trained teachers.

Comcast Remains Dedicated to Closing the Digital Divide

For more than a decade, Comcast has been dedicated to closing the digital divide. Achieving digital equity is at the heart of the work we do because we know how life-changing a reliable home Internet connection can be in today’s digital economy.

Northwestern Mutual Sustainability and Social Impact: Delivering Financial Security and Expanding Financial Access

Driven by our mission to improve lives through financial security, we’ve helped millions of Americans reduce financial vulnerability and plan and manage for a lifetime of financial needs and goals.

Albertsons Reduces Food Waste by Thinking About What Happens at Home: 'That’s Where the Power of the Opportunity Is'

In an exclusive interview with The Cool Down, Long takes us behind the scenes at the nation's second-largest supermarket chain — from what might surprise you about food waste to the company's unconventional partnership with Uber.

Taco Bell Expands Recycling Program With TerraCycle

Originally launched in 2021, TerraCycle partnered with Taco Bell to help keep used hot sauce packets out of landfills.

Diverse Acting Nominations Since 2017 Are Nearly Triple the Number From 2009 to 2016

In 2015, none of the 20 acting nominations at the Academy Awards went to diverse talent for the first time since 1998. One year later, the same thing happened, marking the first time since the six years between 1975 and 1981 that no person of color received a nomination.

Qualcomm Announces Shortlisted Startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024 and Awards 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund

Qualcomm Incorporated announced the shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024, as well as the winner of the 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund.

The Ray Releases “State of The Ray 2023”

The Ray, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing net-zero transportation and energy infrastructure, has released its highly anticipated 2023 annual report—State of The Ray 2023.

TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables, a Portfolio Company of BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure Business, Join Forces To Develop Renewable Natural Gas in the United States

TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables will advance 10 RNG projects into construction over the next 12 months, with a total annual RNG capacity of 0.8 TWh (2.5 Bcf). The three initial projects in this agreement are currently under construction in Wisconsin and Virginia.