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---New Fragrance by Halle Berry---
One year after the premiere of the successful reception to Reveal by Halle Berry, Coty Inc. is pleased to announce the latest scent in the Halle Berry fragrance portfolio: Reveal the Passion by Halle Berry. Oscar winner and international icon Halle Berry has secured her position as a timeless beauty with a portfolio of fragrances including: Reveal, Halle, and Pure Orchid. "I wanted to create a scent that helped empower women to reveal their passionate sides," says Halle Berry. "Nothing makes a woman sexier or more beautiful than the confidence that comes from within."
---National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators announces new Executive Director---
After an extensive search, the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) announced David Ferreira as the organization's Executive Director. With over 15 years of experience in Washington, D.C., David Ferreira is no stranger to government formation, political advocacy and Hispanic-based issues. Prior to NHCSL, he was a partner at Hispanic Strategy Group, a boutique government relations firm, preceding his four-year tenure as Vice President of Government Relations for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC). "We will continue a proud legacy of successful advocacy for the Hispanic community while further strengthening our capabilities, improve member satisfaction and place a renewed focus on the needs of the fast growing number of Latino legislators throughout nation," said David Ferreira, NHCSL Executive Director. "I am proud to be part of this organization whose critical mission is to help Hispanic legislators be more effective in their advocacy, both nationally and locally."
----Nearly half of American Indians and Alaska Natives report multiple races---
The U.S. Census Bureau released a 2010 Census brief, The American Indian and Alaska Native Population: 2010, that shows almost half (44 percent) of this population, or 2.3 million people, reported being American Indian and Alaska Native in combination with one or more other races. This multiracial group grew by 39 percent from 2000 to 2010. Overall, 5.2 million people, or 1.7 percent of all people in the United States, identified as American Indian and Alaska Native, either alone or in combination with one or more races. This population grew by 27 percent from 2000 to 2010. Those who reported being American Indian and Alaska Native alone totaled 2.9 million, an increase of 18 percent from 2000 to 2010. The multiple race American Indian and Alaska Native population, as well as both the alone and alone-or-in-combination populations, all grew at a faster rate than the total U.S. population, which increased by 9.7 percent from 2000 to 2010.
---Free Resources on Scholastic.com help teachers explore Black History Month in the classroom ---As teachers make plans for Black History Month in their classrooms in February, Scholastic has built a robust set of free resources available on Scholastic.com to help teach students about the African American experience. Educators have access to lesson plans, student activities and plenty of content to teach a wide range of topics from the stories of the Underground Railroad and Ruby Bridges to the books that inspire today's African American leaders. These resources are a great way for teachers to dive deeper into content and help kids learn about African American history not only in February but throughout the school year. As teachers increasingly turn to the web for free tools and content to use in the classroom, Scholastic has continued to build out its website for teachers on Scholastic.com with more than 100,000 pages of free content and resources.
---Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon---
ESSENCE is pleased to announce the 5th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon honoring the industry's most exciting African-American talent—both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes in Hollywood. Taking place on February 23, 2012 at the Beverly Hills Hotel, ESSENCE will celebrate five extraordinary women who have left an indelible impression with their work within the film and television industries: Kerry Washington (Vanguard Award), Octavia Spencer (Breakthrough Performance), Pam Grier (Legend Award), Paula Patton (Shining Star Award) and Shonda Rhimes (Visionary Award presented by Lincoln). This star-studded event commemorates ESSENCE magazine's annual Hollywood issue and in honor of the fifth anniversary, Essence.com is giving fans exclusive access to all the red-carpet celebrity style, action and interviews via live stream from 11:30am to 12:30pm PST and re-airing that evening at 9:00pm EST."Black women actors, writers, directors and producers still lack diverse opportunities in Hollywood and, unfortunately, are often overlooked during awards season," commented ESSENCE Editor-in-Chief Constance White. "The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon exists to provide a fitting tribute to the brilliant talent and accomplishments of African-American trailblazers like Kerry, Pam, Paula, Octavia and Shonda and celebrate their collective work as an inspiration for generations to come."
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