Tabla de contenidos para October 2024 en ScoopVizion

NEW YORK (AP) — Just how much of a setback was the COVID-19 pandemic for U.S. working women? Although women who lost or left their jobs at the height of the crisis have largely returned to the workforce, a recent finding points to the price many paid for stepping back: In 2023, the gender wage gap between men and women working full-time widened year-over-year for the first time in 20 years, according to an annual report from the U.S. Census Bureau. Women working full-time earned 83 cents on the dollar compared to men in 2023, down from a historic high of 84 cents in 2022. The Census Bureau called it the first statistically significant widening of the ratio since 2003. Economists trying to make sense of the data say it…

Urban Networking In today's fast-paced urban environment, the challenge of balancing a successful career with a fulfilling family life has become increasingly complex. The demands of the modern business environment often seem at odds with the needs of family life, leaving many professionals feeling torn between their responsibilities at work and at home. However, achieving a harmonious balance between these two crucial aspects of life is not only possible; but essential for long-term success and personal satisfaction. The Urban Networker’s key to successfully balancing business and family life lies in recognizing that both are integral parts of a well-rounded existence. Neither should be sacrificed for the other; instead, they should be viewed as complementary elements that, when properly balanced, can enhance overall life satisfaction and productivity. Here are five essential…

ATLANTA, GA (BPRW) – The Big Pajama Party (BPP), led by the dynamic mother-daughter duo Sharon Latson-Flemister and Dr. Tamarra Allen, is making waves with an innovative and bold campaign. Their mission is clear: to unite and celebrate democracy with purpose-driven pajama parties. Their goal is to inspire 1,000,000 households to host Pajama Parties, beginning on Election Night and continuing through the holiday season to Inauguration. These gatherings will provide an opportunity to amplify voices, bridge divides, and celebrate the democratic process. The duo has elevated their pajama line into a nationwide movement, blending comfort and activism to boost voter turnout for the 2024 election. With their sights set on supporting Vice President Kamala Harris's historic presidential bid, they've transformed their passion for sleepwear into a powerful call to action. Unity and…

HARRISBURG, October 22, 2024 – The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus hosted the Pennsylvania State Coalition of the National Council of Negro Women for the NCNW’s lobbying day at the state Capitol. “Today, we warmly welcome the National Council of Negro Women, a beacon of empowerment and advocacy for our communities,” said state Rep. Napoleon Nelson, who chairs the PLBC. “Its tireless work inspires change and uplifts voices that need to be heard. Thank you, NCNW, for your unwavering commitment to justice and equality -- together, we can continue to forge a brighter future." The NCNW advocated for the passage of state Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes’s Crown Act as well as state Rep. Darisha Parker’s HBs 850 and 851. The Crown Act (HB 1394) would prohibit discrimination based on hair type or…

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) began accepting beneficial ownership information reports on January 1, 2024. The bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021 to curb illicit finance, requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them. “The launch of the United States’ beneficial ownership registry marks a historic step forward to protect our economic and national security,” said Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen. “Corporate anonymity enables money laundering, drug trafficking, terrorism, and corruption. It harms American citizens and puts law-abiding small businesses at a disadvantage. Having a centralized database of beneficial ownership information will eliminate critical vulnerabilities in our financial system and allow us to tackle the scourge…

HARRISBURG, PA, October 15, 2024 – The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced it is accepting applications for $800,000 in funding through its Global Access Program to help eligible small businesses in Pennsylvania export their products. Applications will be accepted until the available funding is depleted. The Global Access Program (GAP) is designed to provide flexibility and encourage approved applicants to innovatively use funds to meet their specific international marketing needs. Funds can be used by companies for overseas and domestic trade show participation, foreign market sales trips, translation/interpreter fees, shipping sample products, and more. “The Shapiro Administration is making meaningful investments to help position Pennsylvania as an economic leader, and the Global Access Program is another tool that is helping us do just that,” said David Briel,…

Gwendolyn West Sutton, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment Group, a local nonprofit based in Philadelphia, gives all credit to now retired Pennsylvania State Senator Shirley M. Kitchen for inspiring her to start an annual Mothers and Daughters Day Conference in Philadelphia. They hosted their 14th annual Mothers and Daughters Day conference this year in September. The Philadelphia Black Women's Health Alliance, originally known as the Black Women’s Health Project, under the leadership of Brita Hudson Smith, had a name change back in 2004. Ms. West Sutton stated, “I and others in our organization felt that the Philadelphia Black Women’s Health Alliance deserved to be lifted up after forty years of doing the work they do. The Community Empowerment Group plans the annual Mothers and Daughters Day Conference. That is…