CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AASL President's Program Brings Banned Together Author Ashley Hope Perez to ALA Annual Conference CHICAGO-- AASL President Becky Calzada will host Ashley Hope Perez, author of Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers' Rights, for a compelling conversation on the transformative power of books. Together, they will explore the critical question, "What is lost when books are   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU Statement on Jim Crow DOJ Investigation In response to the announcement of the DOJ investigation into the City of Chicago's hiring, President Stacy Davis Gates of CTU Local 1 issued the following: The president who sees no problem allegedly assaulting women or publicly accepting bribes is using the division of government meant to protect our civil rights to police Black public servants instead.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The Journal of Marketing, a part of the American Marketing Association, issued the following news release: * * * Differentiate on Social Media and Win: Why Brands Must Have Unique Content Strategies on Platforms Like X Researchers from University of Rochester and University of Maryland published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines whether and how firms might differentiate themselves from close competitors using a social media platform like X. The stu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Help Celebrate Industry Icons: NMMA Hall of Fame Nominations Due June 6 There's still time to recognize the leaders who have shaped--and continue to guide--the recreational boating industry. The 2025 NMMA Hall of Fame Award, the Association's most prestigious honor, celebrates individuals whose vision, dedication, and lasting contributions have made a profou  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * HR leaders contend with new AI-fueled challenges in developing and validating skills, CompTIA research reveals CompTIA's sixth annual "Workforce and Learning Trends" identifies five key HR trends Downers Grove, Ill. - The pace of technological change is creating a new wave of skill shortages and gaps, prompting human resources (HR) to refocus and expand skills-building efforts  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private Equity Stakeholder Project launches inaugural advisory council to bolster private equity accountability efforts The Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) today announced the formation of its first-ever advisory council, bringing together leading advocates, attorneys, and academics to strengthen efforts to hold private equity accountable. Since its founding in 2017, PESP has served  more