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State of American Energy Remains Strong Despite Federal Government Barriers

Occupations requiring skills and training in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines – which are foundational for tens of thousands of well-paying natural gas and oil industry jobs – currently makeup 20 percent of all U.S. jobs. Officials maintain that STEM-educated women and men will lead the industry’s future workforce, so oil and natural gas advocates have maintained a great interest in initiatives that advance education in those fields.

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COMMENTARY: Black America Salutes CEO Robert F. Smith for Accelerating Racial Equity and the Spirit of Giving

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The philanthropy and corporate leadership of Robert F. Smith is appreciated by numerous recipients and Smith should be applauded for helping make a difference and providing hope to millions of people in underserved communities. The issues of economic equity and racial justice are still critical for the future of the nation.  The […]

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COMMENTARY: Black America Salutes CEO Robert F. Smith for Accelerating Racial Equity and the Spirit of Giving

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The philanthropy and corporate leadership of Robert F. Smith is appreciated by numerous recipients and Smith should be applauded for helping make a difference and providing hope to millions of people in underserved communities. The issues of economic equity and racial justice are still critical for the future of the nation. 

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State of American Energy Remains Strong Despite Federal Government Barriers

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Occupations requiring skills and training in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines – which are foundational for tens of thousands of well-paying natural gas and oil industry jobs – currently makeup 20 percent of all U.S. jobs. Officials maintain that STEM-educated women and men will lead the industry’s future workforce, […]

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State of American Energy Remains Strong Despite Federal Government Barriers

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Occupations requiring skills and training in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines – which are foundational for tens of thousands of well-paying natural gas and oil industry jobs – currently makeup 20 percent of all U.S. jobs. Officials maintain that STEM-educated women and men will lead the industry’s future workforce, so oil and natural gas advocates have maintained a great interest in initiatives that advance education in those fields.

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President Biden Proclaims January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The heightened awareness of human trafficking comes on the heels of an HBO documentary that finally spotlighted the world of the Black and Missing Foundation, headed by Washington, D.C., based sister-in-law’s Derrica and Natalie Wilson. The film, BLACK AND MISSING, pulled back the curtain and explored how systemic behaviors and attitudes stem from centuries of deeply rooted racism.

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White House Announces the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking 

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking responds to this predatory behavior by addressing the needs of underserved individuals, families, and communities. As such, officials said it reflects the administration’s commitments to gender and racial equity by taking action against the systemic injustices that communities experience, including underserved populations.

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