Following surge of “pandemic purges,” Americans chose to “wallet edit,” becoming more invested and selective in how they manage money, and enhancing preference for cash back cards SAN FRANCISCO – July 26, 2021 – According to a Wells Fargo Active Cash Card survey, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted two-thirds (63%) of credit card-holding consumers to initiate “pandemic purges.” When looking at …
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Enjoy the Week of Raya and the Last Dragon with Walt Disney Animation Studios and Stu. Jude Childen’s Hospital
This week, Disney Animation Studios partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to celebrate the release of movie “Raya and the Last Dragon” to spread joy through a series of virtual events for St. Jude patient families and its generous supporters. “Raya and the Last Dragon”, featuring Disney’s first ever Southeast Asian princess, is an epic journey to the fantasy …
Read More »U.S. Surgeon General and Medical Experts on COVID-19 Vaccine Progress: “We Can Do This”
Dr. Vivek Murthy, Dr. Adelaida Rosario, and Dr. Joyce Javier share messages about COVID-19 vaccine safety with the Filipino American community In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s We Can Do This public education campaign to increase confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines and encourage vaccination, TDW+Co, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, hosted a virtual press …
Read More »House Passes Strickland, Kilmer Bill to Bolster Puget Sound Restoration & Recovery Efforts
Washington, DC— Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound (PUGET SOS) Act of 2021. The PUGET SOS Act, introduced by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-06), the Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, would enhance the federal government’s role and investment in Puget Sound, the …
Read More »Wells Fargo Awards $1 Million to Assist Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
Funds to help nonprofits and small businesses following increased incidents of hate WASHINGTON D.C. – May 27, 2021 – Wells Fargo is awarding $1 million in grants to provide support for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and small businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent increase in anti-Asian hate, discrimination and violence. The …
Read More »2020 Census Apportionment Results Delivered to the President
APRIL 26, 2021 – The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that the 2020 Census shows the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2020, was 331,449,281. The U.S. resident population represents the total number of people living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The resident population increased by 22,703,743 or 7.4% from 308,745,538 in 2010. “The …
Read More »2020 Census Apportionment Results Delivered to the President
PRIL 26, 2021 – The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that the 2020 Census shows the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2020, was 331,449,281. The U.S. resident population represents the total number of people living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The resident population increased by 22,703,743 or 7.4% from 308,745,538 in 2010. “The …
Read More »Important FAQs regarding Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
WHY ARE J&J VACCINES BEING PAUSED? • On Tuesday, April 13th, the FDA/CDC announced a rare but serious side effect including serious brainblood clots (CVST) combined with low platelet counts in six patients who received J&J vaccines.• All patients are women under 50 years of age.• Vaccines are being paused out of an abundance of caution. WHAT IS WA STATE …
Read More »“A Word” – Short Film Illustrates The Power of Words and Brings Awareness to Causes of Rising Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Call It COVID, a group that aims to fight Anti-Asian violence, posted “A Word”, a spoken-word film. The short film discusses the effects of certain “words” and “phrases” such as “the China Virus” and how it has damaged the nation and Asian American communities. The film aims to bring awareness to the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. The message condemns …
Read More »Bank of America Increases Commitment to Advance Racial Equality and Economic Opportunity to $1.25 Billion
Expansion will include actions to address racial justice and advocacy for people of Asian descent Bank of America today announced that it has increased its $1 billion, four-year commitment to advance racial equality and economic opportunity to $1.25 billion over five years. This effort further accelerates work already underway to address racial equality and opportunity through direct actions, investments and …
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