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Nationwide Call for…HAIR!
The founders of a cutting-edge men's grooming brand are on a mission, and they're calling on people worldwide to join the follicle fiesta! In preparation for The 2024 Great Cut event in San Diego on March 16, 2024, they're urging men, women, and kids to snip and ship their locks for a heartwarming cause. With a target of 1,000+ donations, they aim to break the Guinness World Records™️ while creating wigs for hundreds of kids experiencing hair loss. Talk to the high energy dudes about why giving back and helping kids is part of their business model.
Black History Month Interview
Meet Dr. Cecilia Conrad, the dynamic CEO of Lever for Change, a non-profit behind a revolution in philanthropy. Her journey, from attending segregated schools to leading a diverse team as a Black female CEO, shapes her worldview and the organization’s approach to promote equity by diversifying grant recipients, offering support for success, and amplifying grant amounts. With over $1.5 billion disbursed and three years of impactful stories, Dr. Conrad exemplifies the efficacy of this transformative approach.
Inspiring Change & Diversity in Medical Fields
Despite the upward trend in diversity in U.S. medical schools, only 10% of enrolled students are Black. And while Black patients die of cancer at higher rates than white patients, many say they often can’t find doctors they identify with. Speak to a cancer care advocacy organization working to create culturally sensitive cancer resources to support patients of color, improve health outcomes and drive equity, including a a groundbreaking children’s book highlighting the critical need for representation in the medical field.