APRIL 2021

MARCH FOR FREEDOM BONTA MAKES HISTORY AS CALIFORNIA’S FIRST FILIPINO AMERICAN ATTORNEY GENERAL SACRAMENTO – On April 23rd, Governor Gavin Newsom swore in As- semblymember Rob Bonta as Califor- nia’s 34th Attorney General. A national leader in the fight to reform our justice system and stand up to the forces of hate, Bonta is the first Filipino American “Free Burma” rally was held recently in Washington, DC, when about 100 dem- onstrators gathered and marched to show support for the cause of the Monks in in the state’s history to serve in the role. (formerly known as Burma). Photocredit : INM “California and the nation need leaders like Rob Bonta to meet this pivotal moment in our history with the Philippine Embassy in Washington reassures courage, energy and tenacity it will Filipino community of efforts for the early release take to shape a society more reflective engage a broad array of groups – com- Xavier Becerra, who was recently sworn and increase of vaccine supply in the Philippines of our values,” said Governor Newsom. munity leaders, law enforcement, the in as Secretary of the U.S. Department “Carrying the lessons of his remarkable Legislature and more – in a meaningful of Health and Human Services. The WASHINGTON, D.C., - The Philippine upbringing at the center of historic dialogue, so that California continues Governor announced the nomination Humanitarian Coalition (PHC), Philippine social justice movements, Rob has been to build bridges and advance together last month at the historic International Medical Association MDC, US Filipinos for Good at the forefront of courageous fights in a direction that does justice to all our Hotel in San Francisco, a site where Governance DC (USFGG) and US Medicare PH for racial, economic and environmen- communities.” Asian and Pacific Islander Californians hosted a virtual community forum on 29 April tal justice from day one. As Attorney Confirmed by the Legislature, famously rallied in 1977 to save the 2021 where Deputy Chief of Mission Renato General, Rob brings to bear the legal Bonta was selected by Governor homes of elderly residents and preserve Villa reassured participants of the Embassy’s and moral authority to effectively Newsom to fill the position vacated by their community. (Related story on Page 2) continued efforts to engage and negotiate with the US Government and vaccine manufacturers to achieve the early release and increase of vac- FIGHTING FAKE cine supply in the Philippines, regardless of the Celebrating Winners numerous challenges our country is currently Renato Villa VACCINATION CARDS Deputy Chief of Mission facing. DCM Villa also upraised the participants on the PH Government’s vaccine procurement efforts in the and through other vaccine sources includ- ing the WHO COVAX Facility. NASA’s Rover extracts first oxygen from red planet Peter Spears, Frances McDormand, Chloé Zhao, Mollye Asher, and Dan Janvey pose backstage with the Oscar® for Best Picture during the live ABC SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Attorney Telecast of The 93rd Oscars® at Union Station in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, General Sean D. Reyes has called on April 25, 2021. credit: Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S. Twitter, eBay, and Shopify to act imme- diately to prevent people from selling fake CDC vaccination cards on their Frances McDormand with the Oscar® for Actress and Yuh-Jung platforms. In a letter to the companies’ Youn with the Oscar® for Actress in CEOs, a bipartisan coalition of attorneys a Supporting Role pose backstage during the live ABC Telecast of general raises concerns about the The 93rd Oscars® at Union Station public health risks of this fraud. in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, April 25, 2021.credit: Matt Petit / “It’s sad but not surprising that A.M.P.A.S. fraudsters continue to take advantage of people during the Pandemic, but we’re Technicians at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory lower the Mars Oxygen In- fighting back to protect Utahns,” said Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE) instrument into the belly of the Perseverance rover. (Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech) Attorney General Reyes. “Some of these fraudsters we can investigate but many use tactics that evade prosecution. So, DHS announces extension we’re asking social media platforms to help us crack down on ads and promo- of REAL ID full enforcement deadline tions designed to exploit vulnerable WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has citizens.” announced the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the REAL ID Legitimate vaccination cards are full enforcement date by 19 months, from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023, due to given by providers when they admin- circumstances resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has ister the vaccine. People who buy fake significantly impacted states’ ability to issue REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and cards can have their own information Daniel Kaluuya poses backstage Emerald Fennell poses backstage identification cards, with many driver’s licensing agencies still operating at limited added to the card or add it in them- with the Oscar® for Best Actor in a with the Oscar® for Original selves, so it appears they have been Supporting Role during the live ABC Screenplay during the live ABC capacity. Telecast of The 93rd Oscars® at Union Telecast of The 93rd Oscars® at “Protecting the health, safety, and security of our communities is our top vaccinated when they have not. These Station in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, Union Station in Los Angeles, CA deceptive cards threaten the health April 25, 2021.credit: Matt Petit / on Sunday, April 25, 2021.credit: priority,” said Secretary Mayorkas. “As our country continues to recover from the CO- A.M.P.A.S. Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S. VID-19 pandemic, extending the REAL ID full enforcement deadline will give states of our communities, slow progress in needed time to reopen their driver’s licensing operations and ensure their residents getting people protected from the virus, (To see more photos about the OSCARS, see the Back Page) can obtain a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card.” and violateInternational many state News laws. Media • INTERNATIONAL • NATIONAL • LOCAL • Teen sisters donate books that give voice to Muslim girls

By Noelani Kirschner school — approached the Parent were not only in demand in their Zena discovered her now-favorite Teacher Association at their school community but throughout the United novel, The Lines We Cross by Randa When Mena and Zena Nasiri were and asked for funds to buy books States and the world. To date, the orga- Abdel-Fattah, through their research. in elementary school, they wanted to featuring Muslim women for all of nization has donated more than 1,000 The book explores the experiences do a class project on Muslim women in the libraries in their school district in books to 66 schools, public libraries and of a young Muslim woman who has history, but soon ran into a roadblock. Michigan. mosques in the United States and seven immigrated to the United States from “We went to our local library and The association agreed, international destinations, including Afghanistan. couldn’t find any books on any Muslim and with its help Mena and Zena France, Hong Kong, Morocco, Nigeria Mena quickly read it, too. “It was women,” said Zena. “That was the first donated 200 books to each of the 21 Mena (left) and Zena Nasiri hold books that and the United Kingdom. such an amazing experience seeing a feature female Muslim main characters in time we realized there was a lack of di- schools. front of the Blair Memorial Library in Claw- Mena and Zena have researched character like us in a book,” said Mena. versity and representation in the books With that success, they started son, Michigan, where they donated books in sites online to assemble a list of roughly “It brought us back to that time in fourth in our community.” a nongovernmental organization, August 2019. (Courtesy of Deyar Nasiri) 300 books portraying powerful Muslim grade when we couldn’t find any books The two sisters — who are now Girls of the Crescent, to find books donate them to public schools in the area. women to donate or recommend to about Muslim women and felt like it a junior and senior in secondary about strong Muslim women and The sisters discovered these books interested parties. was a pervasive issue.” Governor Newsom swears in Rob Bonta Buckingham Palace mourns as Attorney General of California the passing of Prince Philip “Thank you, Governor Newsom face across America today. People see our justice system, and we will attack The Buckingham Palace for the faith and trust you have placed institutions that work well for those with the forces of hate and white supremacy. continues to mourn the passing in me. Serving as California’s Attorney wealth and power – at the expense of I’m excited to get to work!” Bonta of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth General is the honor of a lifetime,” said everyone else. We see hate on the rise. continued. II’s husband, on April 9 at the age Attorney General Rob Bonta after he was And too often, justice and accountability Labor, environmental and crimi- of 99. sworn in as the new Attorney General for those who harm others feel out of nal justice reform advocates welcomed of California, assuming the position reach. As The People’s Attorney, I won’t the appointment. A statement issued by the vacated by Xavier Becerra, who was back down when I see Californians hurt. The son of activists, Bonta grew palace just after his death on April recently sworn in as Secretary of the Together, we will get justice for families up in a trailer in La Paz, where his 9 spoke of the Queen’s “deep sor- U.S. Department of Health and Human cheated by multi-national corporations. parents served at the headquarters of row” following his death at Wind- Services. We will defend communities ravaged the United Farm Workers movement. In- sor Castle on Friday morning. “There are a lot of challenges we by big polluters. We will work to repair spired to pursue justice through the law, The Duke of Edinburgh, the Bonta studied at Yale Law School and longest-serving royal consort in went on to work pro-bono protecting British history, was at the Queen’s vulnerable Californians from exploita- side for more than her six decades of reign. tion and racial profiling. He served nine Boris Johnson said he “inspired the lives of countless young people”. years as a Deputy City Attorney in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office be- “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the fore running for local office in Alameda death of her beloved husband,” the Palace said. County. In 2012, Bonta became the first “The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his Filipino American in California his- loss.” tory to win election to the Legislature, It is understood that the Prince of Wales travelled from his home in representing Assembly District 18 in the Gloucestershire to visit his mother at Windsor Castle on Friday afternoon. cities of Oakland, Alameda and San Le- Speaking at Downing Street, the prime minister said that the duke had andro. Bonta has passed major reforms “earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the that reversed long-standing injustices. Commonwealth, and around the world”. NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover extracts first oxygen from red planet The growing list of “firsts” for Perseverance, NASA’s newest six-wheeled robot on the Martian surface, includes converting some of the Red Planet’s thin, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere into oxygen. A toaster-size, experimental instru- ment aboard Perseverance called the Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE) accomplished the task. The test took place April 20, the 60th Martian day, or sol, since the mission landed Feb. 18. While the technology demonstration is just getting started, it could pave the way for science fiction to become After a 2-hour warmup period MOXIE began producing oxy- science fact – isolating and storing oxygen on Mars to help gen at a rate of 6 grams per hour. The rate was reduced two power rockets that could lift astronauts off the planet’s surface. times during the run (labeled as “current sweeps”) in order Such devices also might one day provide breathable air for to assess the status of the instrument. After an hour of opera- astronauts themselves. MOXIE is an exploration technology tion, the total oxygen produced was about 5.4 grams, enough to keep an astronaut healthy for about 10 minutes of normal investigation – as is the Mars Environmental Dynamics Analyzer activity. (Credits: MIT Haystack Observatory) (MEDA) weather station – and is sponsored by NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) and Human Exploration Mars to make the trip home.” and Operations Mission Directorate. For rockets or astronauts, oxygen is key, said MOXIE’s “This is a critical first step at converting carbon dioxide to principal investigator, Michael Hecht of the Massachusetts oxygen on Mars,” said Jim Reuter, associate administrator for Institute of Technology’s Haystack Observatory. STMD. “MOXIE has more work to do, but the results from this To burn its fuel, a rocket must have more oxygen technology demonstration are full of promise as we move to- by weight. Getting four astronauts off the Martian surface ward our goal of one day seeing humans on Mars. Oxygen isn’t on a future mission would require approximately 15,000 just the stuff we breathe. Rocket propellant depends on oxygen, pounds (7 metric tons) of rocket fuel and 55,000 pounds and future explorers will depend on producing propellant on (25 metric tons) of oxygen. 2 International News Media APRIL 2021 Meet the Burmese American who led NASA’s flight on Mars By LEIGH HARTMAN powered, controlled flight from the surface of another planet is MiMi Aung is no stranger possible. It takes a little , to historic firsts. She was raised perseverance, and spirit to make in Burma, where her mother was that opportunity a reality: https://t. the first woman in the country to co/oT3rrBm6wj pic.twitter.com/ earn a doctorate in mathematics. u63GKshp0G On April 19, Aung served as team — NASA (@NASA) April 19, lead for NASA’s first helicopter 2021 flight on Mars. It “was an incredible mo- Aung came to the United ment,” Aung said of Ingenuity’s States at 16 and studied en- 39-second flight, which is draw- gineering at the University of ing comparisons to the Wright Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter on April 5, seen through brothers’ first flight on in Her parents had met at the uni- MiMi Aung works with Teddy Tzanetos, left, and Bob Balaram, Perseverance rover’s Mastcam-Z, a pair of zoomable cameras right, on a flight test for NASA’s Mars helicopter in January 2019. 1903 for its promise for future versity and Aung was born in the (NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU) (NASA/JPL-Caltech) discovery and innovation. “This United States, though her family morning our dream came true.” returned to Burma when she was Aung went to work for NASA’s Jet The team tackled complex tor Stephen G. Jurczyk credits Ingenuity arrived on Mars 2 years old. Propulsion Laboratory, in Pasade- challenges, such as how to fly in Aung’s leadership with making on March 18, as part of NASA’s Her mother taught her a na, California. She worked on the a Martian atmosphere that is so Ingenuity’s mission possible. “Her Perseverance rover’s mission to love of math and a rigorous ap- Deep Space Network for commu- thin that Aung compares it to air excitement and enthusiasm for search for signs of ancient life proach to problem solving. As nicating with spacecraft and later on Earth at an “elevation three making this happen was infec- and collect rocks and sediment a child, Aung asked her mother on autonomous flight systems. times the height of the Himala- tious,” he said. for future missions to return to for the answer to a frustrating As project manager of yas.” So Ingenuity is light, a mere Working at NASA is “a Earth. The helicopter carries a math problem, and her mother’s NASA’s Mars Helicopter Project, 1.8 kilograms, with blades that privilege and just an enormous small piece of material from the response carried a lesson in Aung oversees the diverse team rotate more than 2,500 times per opportunity I value every day,” Wright brothers’ plane on its mis- self-reliance and determina- that designed, built, tested and minute. Aung says. “Being that little girl in sion. tion: “Never, never ask me for a flew Ingenuity. She grew up in Ingenuity will make several Myanmar, I had no idea if I would shortcut.” Burma, and other team mem- more flights in the coming weeks ever be in another country, or let It happened. Today our After earning a master’s bers include chief engineer Bob to gather data and inform future alone be a part of a community #MarsHelicopter proved that degree in , Balaram, originally from India, helicopter missions to explore that’s actively” exploring space. and pilot Håvard Grip, originally the red planet. from Norway. NASA Acting Administra- First Thai-made satellite to launch in 2023 Thailand is taking a gi- Streamed Live! SelectUSA Tech Korea 2021 Pitch Session ant leap forward in technol- ogy by planning to launch On Friday, April 16, 2021, the Embas- the first of five domestically sy of the United States of America orga- designed and built satellites nized a pitch session for Korean startups. in 2023, the government The winner, in addition to being able said last week. to interact directly with a panel of judges The first satellite, that included potential North American named TSC-Pathfinder, will survey the Earth’s natural resources. investors, won a completely free ticket to It is being developed by the Ministry of Higher Education, Sci- participate in the 2021 SelectUSA Invest- ence, Research and Innovation as part of its 2021-2027 space ment Summit & SelectUSA Tech between technology program. June 7 and 11, 2021. They will also have Thailand has owned and operated several communica- the opportunity to participate in a regional tions satellites since 1991, but they have all been foreign-made, “Winners” pitch session during the 2021 and some are owned by the private sector. SelectUSA Investment Summit. The Ministry signed an agreement with 12 partners last week for the project, including five universities and seven other government agencies with some role in space technology or UNWTO urges science. Europe to lead the way Minister Anek Laothamatas said that space technology would not only help the Kingdom advance in research and in tourism’s restart development and scientific fields, but would also hold appeal The World Tourism Orga- for future investors as the technology supports the IoT (Internet nization (UNWTO) has again of Things). stressed the importance of col- After the launch of TSC-Pathfinder, a second satellite, laboration as it welcomed Euro- TSC-1, will be sent skyward to survey the Earth in 2025. A third pean Commission Vice-President satellite, TSC-PFT1, will be launched in 2027 to test dual-system Margaritis Schinas to Madrid for technology, and a fourth, TSC-PFT2, will test a system of receiv- a high-level meeting focused on ing and sending signals in a low-frequency-X band. the joined-up response to the The fifth and final satellite, TSC-2, is the most ambitious. It ongoing crisis, and on advancing will be sent to orbit the Moon by 2027. plans for tourism’s vital restart. American trainers lead English courses for Indian educators in support of new national education policy Minister Counselor for partnership with nine prestigious support the development of Public Affairs David Kennedy women’s teacher-training col- their students’ English language congratulated over 650 pre-ser- leges of the University of Delhi in proficiency in all subject areas, as vice teachers on April 12 on their response to India’s new National well as critical thinking, creativ- graduation from two 10-week Education Policy (NEP). ity, collaboration, digital literacy, online courses the U.S. govern- Led by 19 U.S. government- and other 21st-century skills as ment designed, which leveraged funded American English Lan- directed by the NEP. the latest thinking in foreign- guage Fellows, the innovative Graduates will use the skills language acquisition and critical- virtual courses incorporated they learned in the program thinking development. hands-on experience with new to benefit tens of thousands of The U.S. Mission to India classroom technologies, en- elementary and middle-school implemented these courses in hancing teachers’ abilities to students.

APRIL 2021 International News Media 3 KOREA, MEXICO Consul General Badajos congratulates PUBLIC SERVICE APPEAL ENGAGE IN DEFENSE newly-confirmed Atty Gen. Rob Bonta WE ARE ACCEPTING THE FOLLOWING AND PATRIOTS AND On behalf of the women and men of the Philippine Con- DONATIONS TO HELP THE NEEDY VETERANS AFFAIRS sulate General in Los Angeles, I wish to extend warmest felicita- INDIVIDUALS/ FAMILIES IN THE PHILIPPINES: tions to California Attorney General Rob Bonta on his confirma- DIPLOMACY tion through the overwhelming majority by the State legislature During his visit to Mexico on 22 April 2021. • Computer/Laptops • Canned Goods • from April 23 to 24, Korean Vice Our community takes pride and inspiration in AG Bonta’s Medical Supplies • Vitamins Minister Choi Jong Kun attended historic appointment as the first Filipino-American to assume • School Supplies • Etc. the Independence Merit Award this high-level and very important executive position in Ameri- ceremony and the launch cer- ca’s richest and most populous state. You may send your donations to the following : emony of the Korean War Veter- The new California AG has proven a track record during his time as Assemblymember for championing advocacies such as Caritas Manila, Inc. Hospicio de San Jose ans Association in Mexico. Ermita/ Ayala Bridge Vice Minister Choi con- phrasing out the cash bail system, abolishing the death penalty, 2002 Jesus St. veyed his gratitude to the spirit eradicating the use of private prisons and immigration deten- Panda can, Manila Bgy 663-A Zone of patriotism of Independence tion centers, as well as protecting renters from wrongful evic- 1011 Metro Manila 71 Manila Movement Patriots who devoted tions. Philippines District V themselves in Mexico to the I am sure that AG Bonta’s advocacies in his new position liberation of their home country will enjoy widespread support from the good citizens of Califor- Philippine General World Surgical Foun- during the Japanese colonial nia and would best serve the needs and aspirations of a great Hospital dation era. He also expressed the Ko- majority of the populace. Taft Avenue, Manila P.O. Box 1006 rean government’s interest and Particularly, I look forward to his implementation of crimi- 1000. Metro Manila Camp Hill, PA 17001- willingness to support overseas nal justice reform, enhancing accountability of law enforcement, Philiopines 1006 Korean people in Mexico. He also as well as addressing the continued upsurge of hate crimes delivered government med- targeting Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), includ- You may also contact your nearest als and commendations to the ing our fellow Filipinos and Filipino-Americans. descendants of four Indepen- I wish him all the best on this new chapter of his career as AMERICAN RED CROSS dence Movement Patriots who a fellow public servant. CATHOLIC CHARITIES contributed to the liberation of Congratulations AG Rob and mabuhay! Korea through fund-raising for SALVATION ARMY the independence movement of EDGAR B. BADAJOS the Korean community in Mexico Consul General (Los Angeles) OR EMAIL US : [email protected] during the Japanese colonial era. DPWH builds more modular hospitals for Lung Center PH Thank You MANILA – Construction activities for additional modular hospital at the Lung Center of the Philip- for your pines (LCP) in Quezon City have started, aimed at support! serving moderate, severe, and critical Covid-19 patients. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will build five units of modular hospitals. Three of five layouts were already established as of Saturday. Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, head of the DPWH Task Force to Facilitate Augmentation of Local RISING SOON. The layout of the proposed five modular hospi- and National Health Facilities, said in a news release tals being built inside the Lung Center of the Philippines com- that based on the design and build plan as agreed pound in Quezon City. The project of the Department of Public with LCP management, four typical designs with 88 Works and Highways will serve moderate, severe, and critical Covid-19 patients. (Photo courtesy of DPWH) beds and one intensive care unit (ICU)-type modular hospital with 22 beds, or a total of 110-bed capacity, are one ICU type with 16 beds at LCP; four typically will be constructed. designed and one ICU type modular hospital at DPWH had earlier erected modular facilities at Quezon Institute-Philippine Tuberculosis Soci- LCP composed of eight fully air-conditioned rooms ety Inc, Quezon City with 110 beds; one typically with two beds per room to accommodate 16 moder- designed modular hospital with 22 beds at Dr. Jose ate, severe and critical Covid-19 cases, and 16 rooms N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium, with double-decker beds as temporary shelter of Caloocan City; and another typical design with 21 health professionals. beds and a 10-bed ICU type modular hospital at Other DPWH-constructed modular facilities Batangas Medical Center in Batangas City. (PR)

US- LED CLIMATE SUMMIT Finance Secretary Dominguez demands call to arms to address climate crisis WASHINGTON D.C. – On April 22, Secretary of Finance Carlos Dominguez III participated in the two-day Climate Summit hosted by the United States to rally the international community in strengthening their climate ambition ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Confer- ence in November. “We cannot simply sound the alarm. We Austin III and participated in by Director of National need a call to arms. Each person, each commu- Intelligence Avril Haines and U.S. Permanent Repre- nity, and each country must do what needs to sentative to the United Nations. Ambassador Linda be done to reverse the destructive course, we Thomas-Greenfield. ourselves inflicted on our own planet,” Secre- Secretary Dominguez laid down the measures tary Dominguez said in a pre-recorded message the Philippines is taking to address the climate crisis during the breakout session on climate security which include pushing for the passage of a piece of that was chaired by Defense Secretary Lloyd J. legislation that will ban single-use plastics.

4 International News Media APRIL 2021 Giving children and adolescents INM Book Choice a healthy start through nutrition What Happened to You? By LT DENNIS ANDERSON-VILLALUZ, MBA, RD, LDN, FAND, Conversations on Trauma, Nutrition Advisor, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Resilience, and Healing Establishing healthy dietary patterns early in life can provide young Americans with the foundation to by Ophrah Winfrey, Bruce D. Perry continue those behaviors throughout later life stages. Unhealthy dietary patterns and inadequate physical Overview activity in children and adolescents ages 2 to 18 con- Our earliest experiences tribute to overweight and obesity — as well as increas- shape our lives far down the ing the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes road, and What Happened to and heart disease later in life. You? provides powerful sci- Health professionals, parents, caregivers, and entific and emotional insights guardians are uniquely positioned to guide children into the behavioral patterns so during the earlier life stages and give them the oppor- many of us struggle to under- tunity to have a healthy start as they grow. stand. Encouraging Healthy Eating “Through this lens we can The physical, mental, and emotional changes that eating behaviors and dietary practices. Making build a renewed sense of per- occur as children transition from pre-school to school nutrient-dense foods and beverages part of the sonal self-worth and ultimately age and into adolescence come with diverse opportu- normal household meal routine helps children recalibrate our responses to nities to support a healthy dietary pattern. It’s impor- observe and learn healthy behaviors that extend circumstances, situations, and tant for parents, guardians, and caregivers of young into adolescences and adulthood. relationships. It is, in other children to know that it can take up to 10 exposures • Snacks — Promoting nutrient-dense words, the key to reshaping our very lives.”—Oprah Winfrey before children accept a new type of food. foods for snacks, such as fruits and vegetables, Some strategies to increase food acceptance can go a long way in shaping a child’s diet. For This book is going to change the way you see your life. include: example, carrot sticks and hummus or apple Have you ever wondered “Why did I do that?” or “Why can’t • Offering vegetables in different forms, such as slices and peanut butter are better snack options I just control my behavior?” Others may judge our reactions and cooked or raw than chips, crackers, or cookies. think, “What’s wrong with that person?” When questioning our • Cutting fruits and vegetables into small, bite- • Meal decisions — Parents and caregivers emotions, it’s easy to place the blame on ourselves; holding sized pieces can involve and guide children in age-appro- ourselves and those around us to an impossible standard. • Pairing fruits or vegetables with a food the priate meal decisions, as well as involve them in It’s time we started asking a different question. child enjoys, such as yogurt or peanut butter food shopping and cooking. Through deeply personal conversations, Oprah Winfrey Since children’s dietary patterns often resemble • Beverage selection — Decreasing con- and renowned brain and trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry offer a those of their household, there are multiple strategies sumption of sugar-sweetened beverages will groundbreaking and profound shift from asking “What’s wrong that health professionals can share to support families. help children and adolescents reduce their intake with you?” to “What happened to you?” • Shared meals — Early in childhood, shared of added sugars and achieve a healthy dietary Here, Winfrey shares stories from her own past, under- meals have a tremendous impact on modeling healthy pattern. - Source: Health.gov standing through experience the vulnerability that comes from facing trauma and adversity at a young age. In conversation throughout the book, she and Dr. Perry focus on understanding NATIONAL ARBOR DAY people, behavior, and ourselves. It’s a subtle but profound shift U.S. NATURALIZATION TEST in our approach to trauma, and it’s one that allows us to under- stand our pasts in order to clear a path to our future—opening AMERICAN the door to resilience and healing in a proven, powerful way. GOVERNMENT A: Principles of • said that the United States is Eat Better, Feel Better: American Democracy free (from Great Britain) 1. What is the supreme law of 9. What are two rights in the My Recipes for Wellness and Healing, the land? Declaration of Independence? From The American Presiden- Inside and Out • the Constitution • life cy Project, Proclamation 4126— 2. What does the Constitution • liberty by Giada De Laurentiis National Arbor Day: do? • pursuit of happiness Overview “April of this year [1972] • sets up the government 10. What is freedom of religion? #1 NEW YORK TIMES marks the 100th anniversary of Ar- • defines the government • You can practice any religion, BESTSELLER • bor Day, an observance that holds • protects basic rights of or not practice a religion. Giada De Laurentiis as much significance for the future Americans 11. What is the economic system shares how her unique ap- as it does for the past. 3. The idea of self-government in the United States?* proach to wellness completely “On a monument erected in is in the first three words of the Con- • capitalist economy transformed her relationship Nebraska City to commemorate stitution. What are these words? • market economy with food—featuring 100 reci- the founding father of this celebra- • We the People 12. What is the “rule of law”? pes to boost gut health and tion, J. Sterling Morton, there is this 4. 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What is one right or freedom years just weren’t working for me anymore. tion, not just to ours. from the First Amendment?* * If you are 65 years old or older In Giada’s most personal book yet, she gives you an inside “Einstein is believed to have • speech and have been a legal permanent look at her path to wellness and how she maintains a balanced said that a person should put back • religion resident of the United States for 20 or life. Giada walks you through how to select food that can actu- into this world at least as much as • assembly more years, you may study just the ally make you feel better and curate a personalized wellness he takes out of it. The best avail- • press questions that have been marked with routine to support a healthy mind and body. able evidence suggests that an • petition the government an asterisk. -- www.uscis.gov She shows you her own process of reconfiguring her diet individual American, in his lifetime, 7. How many amendments to control inflammation—and how you can use the same steps uses the wood produced by some does the Constitution have? to turn your life around. Giada also includes information on how LEADERSHIP 200 mature trees. It is probably too • twenty-seven (27) to use complementary wellness tactics like intermittent fasting, much to expect that each Ameri- 8. What did the Declaration of meditation, and other self-care routines to optimize your well- can plant that many trees, but it Independence do? “The pessimist complains being. is not too much to ask that each • announced our indepen- about the wind. The optimist Even though it’s so much more than a cookbook, Eat Bet- American assume a large, personal dence (from Great Britain) expects it to change . The ter, Feel Better also offers 100 new recipes. responsibility for renewing and • declared our independence leader adjusts the sails.” Eat Better, Feel Better is the perfect jumpstart to wellness. preserving our environmental (from Great Britain) -- John Maxwell heritage.” - Census Bureau APRIL 2021 International News Media 5 DHS to make additional 22,000 temporary, Law enforcement grant programs COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP) non-agricultural worker visas available The 2021 COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program is a competitive WASHINGTON — As the nation’s economy continues to countries of Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. grant program that advances public safety by providing funds directly to state reopen safely, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Employers seeking H-2B workers must test the U.S. law enforcement agencies to investigate illicit activities related to the manu- is taking action to ensure that American businesses are labor market and certify in their petitions that there are not facture and distribution of methamphetamine. Up to $15 million is available equipped with the resources needed to recover successfully enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and for this program. and contribute to the economic health of local communities. available to do the temporary work for which they seek a pro- Applications are due by June 10, 2021 at 7:59 PM EDT. Please visit https://cops.usdoj.gov/camp In light of increased labor demands, DHS is announcing a spective foreign worker; and that employing H-2B workers for more information on the 2021 COPS supplemental increase of 22,000 visas for the H-2B Temporary will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of Anti-Methamphetamine Program. Non-Agricultural Worker program. The additional visas will be similarly employed U.S. workers. The supplemental increase made available in the coming months via a temporary final will require businesses seeking H-2B workers to engage in Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) Program rule in the Federal Register. Furthermore, to expand lawful additional recruitment efforts for U.S. workers. The 2021 Anti-Heroin Task Force program is a competitive grant pathways for opportunity in the United States consistent “The H-2B program is designed to help U.S. employ- program that assists state law enforcement agencies in states with high per with the President’s Executive Order 14010 on “Creating a ers fill temporary seasonal jobs, while safeguarding the capita levels of primary treatment admissions for both heroin and other opi- Comprehensive Regional Framework to Address the Causes livelihoods of American workers,” said Secretary of Homeland oids. AHTF funds must be used for investigative purposes to locate or investi- of Migration, to Manage Migration Throughout North and Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “This supplemental increase gate illicit activities related to the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, Central America, and to Provide Safe and Orderly Processing also demonstrates DHS’s commitment to expanding lawful or other opioids, or the unlawful distribution of prescription opioids. Up to of Asylum Seekers at the United States Border,” 6,000 of these pathways for opportunity in the United States to individuals $35 million is available for this program. visas will be reserved for nationals of the Northern Triangle from the Northern Triangle.” Applications are due by June 10, 2021 at 7:59 PM EDT. Please visit https://cops.usdoj.gov/ahtf for more information on the 2021 Anti-Heroin Task Force program. COVID-19 What You Need to Know Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program • If you are fully vaccinated, The 2021 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act program you can start doing many things that is a competitive grant program that provides funding to improve the delivery you had stopped doing because of the of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement Coping with debt pandemic. through the implementation of peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other promising practices for wellness programs. The The first step toward taking control of your financial situation is to do a • When choosing safer activi- LEMHWA solicitation is open to all public governmental agencies, federally realistic assessment of how much money you take in and how much money ties, consider how COVID-19 is spread- recognized Indian tribes, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, institutions of you spend. ing in your community, the number of higher education, community groups, and faith-based organizations. Up to Start by listing your income from all sources. Then, list your “fixed” people participating in the activity, and $8 million is available for this program. For more information, visit, https:// expenses — those that are the same each month — like mortgage payments the location of the activity. cops.usdoj.gov/lemhwa or rent, car payments, and insurance premiums. Next, list the expenses that • Outdoor visits and activities vary — like groceries, entertainment, and clothing. are safer than indoor activities, and Writing down all your expenses, even those that seem insignificant, is fully vaccinated people can participate a helpful way to track your spending patterns, identify necessary expenses, in some indoor events safely, without JOB OPENING and prioritize the rest. The goal is to make sure you can make ends meet on much risk. USAO WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, EL PASO, TX the basics: housing, food, health care, insurance, and education. • If you haven’t been vaccinated ATTORNEY You can find information about budgeting and money management yet, find a vaccine. - Source: CDC 700 E. SAN ANTONIO, SUITE 200, EL PASO, TX 79901, UNITED STATES techniques online, at your public library, and in bookstores. 21-WDTX-11101137-A5 Computer software programs can be useful tools for developing and FUNDS TO SUPPORT Job Description: maintaining a budget, balancing your checkbook, and creating plans to save STUDENTS EXPERIENCING The District prosecutes a full range of federal criminal cases. Assistant money and pay down your debt. - FTC HOMELESSNESS United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division are responsible for the inves- tigation and prosecution of cases that include drug crimes; violent crimes; The U.S. Department of Educa- firearms offenses; child exploitation crimes; human trafficking; organized tion (ED) announced plans to distribute crime; terrorism; white collar crime, including wire and mail fraud, healthcare $800 million to help support the needs fraud, and mortgage fraud; criminal immigration matters; and general crimes. of students experiencing homeless- The qualified applicant would be expected to (a) assist federal law enforce- ness under the American Rescue Plan ment agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigative plans and Elementary and Secondary School strategies; (b) actively participate in grand jury proceedings, including the pre- Emergency Relief – Homeless Children sentation of witnesses before the grand jury; and (c) litigate cases of moderate and Youth (ARP-HCY) fund. to high complexity from start to finish with limited supervision. ED announced the state alloca- Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more com- tions for the $800 million total allocated plex as your training and experience progress. in the American Rescue Plan and will distribute $200 million in funding. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Alongside the announcement, Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar the Department issued a letter to Chief (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant State School Officers underscoring the experience. urgent need to use this funding to United States citizenship is required. identify homeless children and youth, Preferred Qualifications:Hiring preferences include strong academics, provide wraparound services in light of outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a and provide assistance to enable home- commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. You must less children and youth to attend school meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announce- and participate fully in school activities, ment. including in-person instruction this Salary: Assistant United States Attorney pay is administratively deter- spring and upcoming summer learning mined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experi- and enrichment programs. The remain- ence. The range of basic pay is $64,649 to $169,097 per year which includes ing funds will be allocated to states as 15.95% locality pay. soon as June. Travel: WORDS OF THE WISE Occasional travel may be required to meet the mission of the office. “He who has never Application Process: learned to obey cannot be a Applications must be submitted online through the following link: commander.” - Aristotle https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/599660700You

6 International News Media APRIL 2021 RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS Travel & Leisure names Ilocos Norte’s Saud Beach TO OPEN JUNE 24, 2021 one of the 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World LAS VEGAS – Resorts World Las Vegas, the first The Department of Tourism ground-up resort development (DOT) cheers with the world as Travel on the Las Vegas Strip in more & Leisure (T+L) names Saud Beach than a decade, will officially in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte among open its doors on June 24, the 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the 2021. Guests can now book World. their stay at Las Vegas’s highly The inclusion of Saud Beach anticipated resort by visiting in the international travel site’s www.rwlasvegas.com, or calling the contact center at 702-676-7000 or toll free at A-list is a first for the coastal area of 844-436-8464. Pagudpud, also dubbed as ‘Boracay Through a historic partnership with Hilton, Resorts World Las Vegas will of the North’. The T+L boasted of “its white sand pitches gradually into the offer 3,500 luxury guest rooms and suites from three premium Hilton brands – the Photo courtesy of Ilocos Norte Tourism Office largest multi-brand deal in Hilton’s history – including the largest Conrad Hotels & clear-as-glass water, like a real-world Resorts property in the world, one of the first LXR Hotels & Resorts locations in the example of a zero-entry swimming pine entry to the list, joining the ranks Janeiro, Brazil; Hanelei Bay in Kauai, U.S., and a marquee Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel. pool.” of other globally-recognized beaches Hawaii; Cape Le Grand National Park “After years of planning and constructing this monumental property with The DOT salutes the sole Philip- such as the Copacabana in Rio de in Western Australia and others. some of the most innovative partners in the industry, Resorts World Las Vegas will redefine the hospitality standard in Las Vegas with unmatched dining and enter- Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024 tainment, more variety of hotel accommodations than anywhere else on the Strip, THE SUN RISES and the city’s most progressive technology,” said Scott Sibella, President of Resorts outline important year ahead World Las Vegas. Cirque du Soleil Group Driving Tips announces TIPS FOR SAFETY ON THE ROAD return to stage Before you squeeze the cooler between the suit- cases and wedge Grandma between the kids, do two things that may keep you safer down the road. First, take your vehicle to a AAA- Approved Auto Repair shop and ask for a complete inspection. Next, know where you’re going and how you’ll get there. Use AAA’s TripTik Travel Planner at AAA.com to plan your route. You might also consider purchasing a GPS navigation system. By taking a few minutes before setting out, you’re less likely to get lost or wind up sitting by The Organising Committees for Winter Games. The development of the roadside for hours. the Olympic Winter Games Beijing COVID-19 countermeasure planning Other tips for traveling: 2022 and the Olympic Games Paris remains a priority for Games delivery. • Keep your gas tank at least 1/4 filled, 2024 both reported to the IOC Session doors locked, windows up, safety belts buckled and your children in earlier today, outlining their recent Paris 2024 properly installed safety seats. progress and focusing on important Paris 2024 President Tony • Stay on main roads and highways. MONTREAL, QUEBEC – Cirque du deliverables over the coming months. Estanguet and CEO Etienne Thobois • Don’t pick up hitchhikers. Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du provided an overview of their Organis- • Pack a flashlight, first-aid kit, Soleil”), the world’s leading producer of Beijing 2022 ing Committee’s recent successes and water and snacks. high-quality live entertainment, marks Zhang Jiandong, Executive Vice- upcoming plans, supported by IOC Paris • When you stop for breaks, go a milestone moment in the company’s President of Beijing 2022, and the IOC’s 2024 Coordination Commission Chair into the restroom with your kids. history today. Beijing 2022 Coordination Commission Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant. • Carry a cell phone with you at all times. The Cirque du Soleil sun is rising Chair, Juan Antonio Samaranch, both Paris 2024 also provided an • Don’t stop to help someone with car trouble. as the company proudly announces updated the IOC Session on the prog- update on their engagement activities, Instead, use your cell phone to alert police. the reopening of four of its most iconic ress being made in China as Beijing which aim to capitalise on increased • Always watch for suspicious characters and shows after being closed for more than prepares to host next year’s Olympic visibility during this year’s Olympic and look for ways to avoid them. a year due to the pandemic. “O” at Bel- Winter Games. Executive Vice-President Paralympic Games and following the Some people are concerned about carjackings, lagio and Mystère at Treasure Island will Zhang also highlighted Beijing 2022’s handover from Tokyo 2020. Another re- but the chances that you’ll be a victim are slim. Here are a few things reopen this summer in Las Vegas. For focus on safety for next year’s Olympic cent success highlighted by Paris 2024 you can do to make that risk even slimmer: the touring show division, KOOZA will • Whenever you need to stop at night, choose a well-lighted, populated be presented in Punta Cana, Dominican facility. Try to park where your vehicle can be seen. Republic, starting November 2021, GOOD MANNERS • If your vehicle is bumped by another, don’t immediately jump out to while LUZIA will reopen at London’s check for damage. Watch the other driver. If you’re uncomfortable, stay in your Royal Albert Hall in January 2022. vehicle until police arrive. Additionally, the Group’s affiliate • When stopping at a traffic light, try to leave space in front of your show Blue Man Group will return to vehicle so you can pull away If necessary . -- Source: AAA Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas this summer.

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APRIL 2021 International News Media 7 The 93rd Oscars were held on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Union Station Los Angeles and the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, and international locations via satellite. “Oscars: Into the Spotlight” aired live on Oscar Sunday, April 25, on ABC at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The Oscars was televised live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. and in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. “Oscars: After Dark” immediately followed the Oscars show.

Phillip Bladh, Carlos Cortés, Michelle Cout- Florian Zeller smiles as he Peter Spears, Frances McDormand, Chloé tolenc and Jaime Baksht pose backstage with Frances McDormand with the Oscar® holds his Oscars statuette Zhao, Mollye Asher, and Dan Janvey pose the Oscar® for Sound during the live ABC for Actress and Yuh-Jung Youn with after winning the Best Adapted backstage with the Oscar® for Best Picture Chloé Zhao poses backstage with the Telecast of The 93rd Oscars® at Union Station the Oscar® for Actress in a Sup- Screenplay for the ‘The Father’ during the live ABC Telecast of The 93rd Oscars® for Directing and Best Picture in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, April 25, 2021. porting Role pose backstage during at a screening of the Oscars on Oscars® at Union Station in Los Angeles, CA during the live ABC Telecast of The Photo: Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S. the live ABC Telecast of The 93rd Monday April 26, 2021 in Paris, on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Photo: Matt Petit / 93rd Oscars® at Union Station in Los Oscars® at Union Station in Los An- France. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly, Oscar® presenter A.M.P.A.S. Angeles, CA on Sunday, April 25, 2021. geles, CA on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Pool)credit: Lewis Joly / AP Reese Wither- Photo: Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S. Photo: Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S. spoon arrives on the red carpet of The 93rd Oscars® at Union Station in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Photo: Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S.

Zendaya arrives on Tyler Perry poses backstage the red carpet of H.E.R. poses backstage with the Gene Hersholt Hu- The 93rd Oscars® at Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor, and Atticus with the Oscar® for manitarian Award during the Union Station in Los MPTF President and CEO Bob Beitcher accepts Ross accept the Oscar® for Original Score Original Song during the Angeles, CA on Sun- the Dean Hersholt Humanitarian Award Directing live ABC Telecast of The 93rd day, April 25, 2021. during the live ABC Telecast of The 93rd live ABC Telecast of The Oscars® at Union Station in during the live ABC Telecast of The 93rd Oscars® Oscars® at Union Station in Los Angeles, 93rd Oscars® 2021.credit: Photo: Matt Petit / on Sunday, April 25, 2021.Photo: Todd Wawry- Los Angeles, CA. Photo: Matt A.M.P.A.S. CA on Sunday, April 25, 2021.Photo: Matt Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S. Petit / A.M.P.A.S. chuk / A.M.P.A.S. Petit / A.M.P.A.S. Best Picture: “Nomadland” Short Film ( Animated ) Original Screenplay Editing: “ Sound of Metal “ International Feature Film “ If Anything Happens I Love Best Director Emerald Fennell “ Another Round “ Yo u “ Chloe Zhao “ Nomadland” “ Promising Young Woman” Makeup and Hairstyling D e n m a rk “ Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom “ Short Film (Live Action ) Best Actor Adapted Screenplay Music ( Original Score ) “ Two Distant Strangers “ Anthony Hopkins “ The Father “ Christopher Hampton and Documentary ( Feature ) “ S o u l “ Florian Zeller “My Octopus Winner” Trent Reznor S o u n d Best Actress “ The Father “ Pippa Ehrlich Atticus Ross Winner: Sound Of Metal Frances McDormand Ja m e s R e e d Jon Batiste Nicolas Becker, Jaime Baksht, “Nomadland” Animated Feature : “ Soul “ Craig Foster Michellee Couttolenc, Carlos Music ( Original Song ) Cortés and Phillip Bladh Best Supporting Actor Production Design: “ Mank “ Documentary ( Short Subject ) “ Fight for You” Daniel Kaluuya “ C o le tte ” from Judas and the Black Messiah V isu a l E ff e c ts “ Judas and the Black Messiah “ Costume Design Anthony Giacchino and Music by H.E.R. and Dernst Emile Winner: Tenet “ Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Alice Doyard II Andrew Jackson, David Lee, An - Best Supporting Actress Lyric by H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas drew Lockley and Scott Fisher Yuh-Jung Youn. “ Minari” Choreography Film Editing : “Sound of Metal “ Erik Messerschmidt “ Mink “ Mikkel E. G. Nielsen

Jamika Wilson (Center), Sergio Lopez-Rivera and Mia Neal pose backstage with the Oscar® Daniel Kaluuya poses backstage for Makeup and Hairstyling during the live with the Oscar® for Best Actor Emerald Fennell poses PMichael Govier and Will McCormack pose ABC Telecast of The 93rd Oscars® at Union in a Supporting Role during backstage with the Oscar® Pete Docter and Dana Murray pose backstage backstage with the Oscar® for Animated Short Station in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, April 25, the live ABC Telecast of The for Original Screenplay dur- with the Oscar® for Animated Feature Film Film during the live ABC Telecast of The 93rd 2021. Photo: Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S. 93rd Oscars® at Union Station ing the live ABC Telecast of during the live ABC Telecast of The 93rd Oscars® at Union Station in Los Angeles, CA in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, The 93rd Oscars® at Union Oscars® at Union Station in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Photo: Matt Petit / April 25, 2021.Photo: Matt Petit Station in Los Angeles, CA on on Sunday, April 25, 2021.Photo: Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S. / A.M.P.A.S. Sunday, April 25, 2021. Photo: A.M.P.A.S. Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S. Rita Moreno on the red carpet of The 93rd Oscars® at Union Station in Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, April 25, 2021. Photo: Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S. Halle Berry (R) with Van Hunt on the red carpet of The 93rd Oscars® at Union Station in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, Renée Zellweger presents the Oscar® for Actress On behalf of Denmark, Thom- April 25, 2021. (Photo credit: Matt Petit / in a Leading Role during the live ABC Telecast of Angela Bassett arrives on the red as Vinterberg poses backstage A.M.P.A.S. The 93rd Oscars® at Union Station in Los Ange- carpet of The 93rd Oscars® at with the Oscar® for Interna- les, CA on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Photo credit: Union Station in Los Angeles, tional Feature Film. (Photo: Todd Wawrychuk / A.M.P.A.S. CA on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S.) Photo: Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S. Mikkel E. G. Alice Doyard and Anthony Giacchi- Nielsen poses Travon Free and Martin Des- no pose backstage with the Oscar® backstage with mond Roe pose backstage with for Documentary Short Subject the Oscar® for the Oscar® for Live Action Short during the live ABC Telecast of The Film Editing. during the live ABC Telecast 93rd Oscars® at Union Station in (Photo: Matt Petit / of The 93rd Oscars® at Union LA, CA on Sunday, April 25, 2021. A.M.P.A.S.) Station in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, April 25,, 2921 Photo: (Photo: Matt Petit / A.M.P.A.S.) Todd Wawrychuk / A.M.P.A.S. ABOUT THE ACADEMY The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the upcoming Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

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