Local girls helping teens in Ghana with special donations
As we mark Women's History Month, we are profiling a local executive who is inspiring the teens at Cass Tech to help girls in Ghana with sanitary pads and other products designed for women.
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02-06-2025
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JD Sports and adidas Partner with Aaliyah Edwards of the Washington Mystics on Donation to DC's Simon Elementary School
WASHINGTON, June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JD Sports, adidas, and Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards will present a $10,000 donation to Simon Elementary School in Washington, D.C., on Friday, June 6. The donation stems from Edwards' March 2025 appearance on Community Voices, a JD Sports social media series that features celebrities, athletes, and activists to amplify and fund underrepresented voices. During the episode, and in honor of Women's History Month, Edwards discussed the women who have inspired her, her WNBA journey, and her passion for giving back. In support of her commitment to community, JD Sports partnered with adidas to contribute funds toward a new media center at Simon Elementary, located in D.C.'s Ward 8. The school, situated near the Mystics training facility, serves many young Mystics fans—most of whom had never met a professional player before. Edwards first visited Simon through a friend's connection, and her ongoing relationship with the students and school staff inspired her to direct the donation there. "Ultimately, I'm just so grateful to JD Sports and adidas for helping me do this," said Edwards. "The school plans to use the donation to build a media center that supports STEAM programming, helping kids learn coding and how to use technology like iPads and laptops. Giving these kids a chance to just be kids with access to great technology means a lot to me." Edwards and Principal Franchita Eborn will present the donation during a special ceremony at the school on June 6. As part of the celebration, Simon Elementary will receive a Washington Mystics jersey signed by Edwards. MEDIA & CONTENT CAPTURE AVAILABILITYDATE: Friday, June 6TIME: Media Arrival and Set Up Time - 8:15 - 8:30 AM ET. Event Start Time - 8:45 AM ET. Capture photos and video of the check and signed jersey presentation led by Principal Franchita Eborn on behalf of JD Sports. Principal Eborn and Aaliyah Edwards will also be present and available for interviews. WHERE: Simon Elementary School 401 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032 Media should enter through the front door and will be directed to the gymnasium. ABOUT ADIDAS adidas is a global leader in the sporting goods industry. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany, the company employs more than 62,000 people across the globe and generated sales of €23.7 billion in 2024. For more information, please visit ABOUT JD SPORTS JD Sports is a pinnacle sports-fashion retailer that offers the latest and greatest footwear and apparel from top brands that deliver performance, style and comfort to fit a global lifestyle. JD Sports operates more than 300 stores throughout the United States. Shop online at and stay up-to-date with all things JD Sports, including store openings, by following the company's Instagram, X, Facebook and YouTube accounts. View source version on Contacts Media Contact Macaira O'ConnellCommunications219.378.6880 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Trump's idea to make Americans have babies again gets mixed reviews from experts
President Donald Trump called himself the "fertilization president" during Women's History Month, but some experts cited claims that "baby bonuses," such as the $5,000 plan Trump floated, have been tried in the past and had mixed results. Singapore, Hungary and Australia are three examples of countries where such programs have been instituted. Singapore has been subsidizing parenthood for decades, with the latest endowment per child reaching S$ 11,000 (US $8,000) as of 2023, but the tiny Asian nation still has one of the lowest birth rates in the world. Gabriella Hoffman, an official at the Independent Women's Forum, wrote on social media that baby bonuses did not work in Hungary. Dnc Vice Chair Slams Trump As 'Punk', Would-be Dictator At Fiery Pa Town Hall "Why would we replicate this here?" she asked. Read On The Fox News App That country, led by Trump-favored President Viktor Orban, also incentivizes its residents to have more kids, including through tax breaks for families with three or more offspring. Hungary's birth rate rose slightly about a decade ago but returned to and remains close to one. Australia's program began in 2004 and indexed to inflation in 2008 what was then an A$ 5,000 (US $3,180) for parents per birth. The government's self-reported birthrate statistic was about 1.5 as of 2023. Paula Lantz, a social demographer from the University of Michigan, told the Guardian that in the U.S., the percentage of families having more than one child has dropped and that "there is something else going on" – including non-financial considerations like quality of life effects. An official at the liberal Center for American Progress told the outlet she had a child a few months ago and that the promised $5,000 credit "wouldn't do much" even with good insurance and paid occupational family leave. Obama Slams Pro-trump Men At Philadelphia Rally While Springsteen Warns Gop Nominee Is 'An American Tyrant' Andrea Ippolito, founder of maternal health tech platform SimpliFed, told Fox News Digital that while the $5,000 is a "nice boost," the initiative "just lightly scratches the surface of the support that is needed for families, especially in the early years with childcare and healthcare support that is largely missing from the postpartum care experience." "In order to increase the birth rate, much more is needed to support and ensure that both mom and baby's health is prioritized," Ippolito said. "That means both physical health needs (which are not right now as demonstrated with doubling the preeclampsia rate doubling) and mental health needs." On the other hand, Emily and Nathan Berning – co-founders of crisis-pregnancy support site said that the baby bonus touted by Trump "is a positive step, but it doesn't go far enough." "Financial aid after delivery is helpful, but the real need is stability throughout pregnancy—rent, food, counseling, and emotional support," the Bernings said. "If we want to raise birthrates and protect children, we must act earlier and ensure no woman feels forced into a decision out of fear or isolation." They touted the benefits of pregnancy clinics that are founded by both pro-life and pro-choice advocates, saying that is how to prioritize "compassion over politics." Meanwhile, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a proposal for the feds to provide $1,000 in an account for each American child. The "Invest America Act" would create "a private tax-advantaged account," and Cruz said in a statement last week the investments can be placed in a broad, low-cost fund that tracks the S&P 500, growing tax-deferred until the individual reaches age 18. Distributions after age 18 would be taxed at the capital gains rate. Fox News Digital reached out to Cruz for any comment on claims from critics that past iterations of the accounts have not been successful. Fox News Digital also reached out to the White House for comment on article source: Trump's idea to make Americans have babies again gets mixed reviews from experts
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Trump wants to improve the US birth rate. His tariffs are making it even more expensive to have kids
President Donald Trump has branded himself the 'Fertilization President' and wants Americans to have more children - but his and tariffs could make life for growing families a lot more difficult. Car seats, strollers and other goods essential for raising an infant will be impacted by Trump's trade war with China, with expectant families stocking up items as baby stores worry about their futures. Meanwhile, trade associations are trying to get an exemption from the administration. Natalie Gordon, found and CEO of Babylist, an e-commerce marketplace for baby items, told The Washington Post, 'It's a tax on families who are having a baby.' 'Tariffing these products is completely at odds with that stated goal of increasing birth rate and supporting families,' she added. Babylist and other companies have joined together with the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association to lobby for a tariff exemption. The push has included an ad campaign that calls the tariffs a 'baby tax' and a letter to Trump pushes him to 'exclude all juvenile products from these tariffs on Chinese imports… o American parents and caregivers can protect the health and safety of American babies and toddlers.' The Trump White House has been sharing various ideas on how to increase the falling U.S. birthrate, such as a $5,000 'baby bonus' to those who have a child. Top officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have focused on the issue. Vance has said on repeated occasions that the falling birthrate should 'bother' people. Speaking about the notion of a baby bonus in April, Trump said, 'Sounds like a good idea to me.' At a Women's History Month im March, the president nicknamed himself the 'fertilization president' as he announced the formation of the Republica Women's Caucus in Congress. "We're gonna have tremendous goodies in the bag for women too,' he said. 'The women, between the fertilization and all the other things we're talking about, it's gonna be great.' 'Fertilization. I'm still very proud of it, I don't care,' he added. 'I'll be known as the fertilization president and that's okay." However, the rising costs is ofter given as the main reason that couples are opting to go child-free. Trump has agreed to some exemptions to his trade war, providing relief to some carmakers, but he has so far remained steadfast in his trade war with China, in which some tariffs have now reached 145 percent. The president said it was 'good' that his policies have made it difficult for Americans to buy goods from China, adding that 'they deserve it,' during an interview with ABC broadcast on Tuesday. Some experts worry that families will limit their spending, which may lead to unsafe conditions for some children. The owner of the Washington D.C. boutique baby store Three Littles, Elizabeth Mahon, told The Post, 'I love the idea of manufacturing in America, and I see the value in it. But, right now, businesses are really struggling.' 'It's not fearmongering. It's real. I cannot get inventory,' she added. Mahon noted that purchases at her store increased when the tariffs were announced, with families trying to avoid the ramifications of the incoming policy, noting that some bought strollers and car seats before pregnancy. She added the her stores can only stay open for another six months if tariffs continue to impact purchases. 'There are products that we sell that we don't have any idea when we're going to get more of them,' Mahon told the paper. 'I would happily buy the same products if they were manufactured in America, but they are not, and the problem is the things that we're selling are necessities. These aren't just willy-nilly purchases. They are keeping kids safe, and if families cannot find car seats, the direct result is that kids are less safe.'
