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Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles launches taekwondo program for 500 students
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles is starting a 10-week taekwondo education program this fall for about 500 students at five Los Angeles-area elementary and middle schools.
Former Nordstrom buyer says service culture still drives his real estate business
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Compass broker associate Charles Brickell is marking 26 years in real estate by tying his South Orange County practice to the customer service habits he learned during 11 years at Nordstrom.
SAYELA launches three-song catalog on streaming platforms
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SAYELA has released a three-single catalog on global streaming platforms, introducing the emerging artist through songs centered on voice, connection and cross-cultural pop. The rollout is aimed at listeners, journalists and playlist editors…
William Branley memoir on luxury image culture goes on sale early
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Koehler Books has released William Branley’s debut memoir, The Fugazi Kid, nationwide ahead of its Nov. 24, 2026 publication date.
National Animation Museum launches digital partnership with Google Arts & Culture
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The National Animation Museum has teamed with Google Arts & Culture to build its digital presence and debut a first online exhibition on IndieCade and independent video games.
SAVAGE launches with intelligence-first culture strategy
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SAVAGE launched Sept. 4 in Colorado Springs as a creative growth company focused on turning cultural influence into measurable audience and revenue gains.
Jalpa Vaidya Patel launches children’s book on culture and belonging
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Author and educator Jalpa Vaidya Patel has released Wizzy the Worldly Tree to help children explore family history, cultural curiosity, and belonging.
Five China window display model makers named 2026 benchmarks
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Five China-based manufacturers were identified as benchmark suppliers in the window display model segment as retail, property, museum and exhibition spending on physical visual merchandising rises.
D.D. MEC releases Francophone album À Ma Façon with seven music videos
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D.D. MEC has released the Francophone album À Ma Façon on global streaming platforms, backed by a visual campaign that includes seven music videos.
Sibafo releases When Did I Become the Stranger? with official music video
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Sibafo has released “When Did I Become the Stranger?” on global streaming platforms, alongside a music video that turns the song’s themes of distance, identity and belonging into a cinematic city scene.
Petaurum HR launches workplace sexual harassment culture scan
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Petaurum HR has launched a confidential Culture Scan for UK employers to uncover hidden sexual-harassment risks and produce board-ready evidence as workplace duties tighten under the Employment Rights Act 2025. The service is aimed at helping…
Meet Croatia launches as a digital marketplace for Croatian tourism
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Meet Croatia has launched to connect international travelers with local Croatian tourism providers through one platform.
Originals wins three honors in Expat Living Best in Category 2025
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Singapore furniture retailer Originals was recognised in three categories in Expat Living’s Best in Category 2025 awards: Living Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture and Antique & Asian Furniture.
Ascend People schedules free webinar on preventing nonprofit staff burnout
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Ascend People will host a free Oct. 1 webinar for nonprofit leaders on practical, budget-conscious ways to reduce staff burnout.
Waseda launches Season 3 of podcast with dollar-dominance episode
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Waseda University released Season 3 of its English-language podcast on Sept. 9, 2026, starting with an episode on how the U.S. dollar shapes East Asia’s economy.
Professional Plumbing named BBB Torch Awards finalist
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Professional Plumbing, Inc. has been named a finalist for the 2026 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in Orange County and will be recognized Oct. 29 at the Hilton Irvine.
ThinkEventos sues to protect Toro Wapo Arena in Perris
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ThinkEventos has filed a civil complaint in Riverside County over the Perris Dam Modernization Project, saying undisclosed state infrastructure plans cut Toro Wapo Arena’s parking by more than 60% and threaten a Latino cultural hub in Perris.
Indore’s food culture turns Sarafa Bazaar and Chappan Dukan into a tourism draw
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Indore’s street food scene, rooted in Malwa cuisine and shaped by Gujarati, Rajasthani and Maratha influences, has become one of Madhya Pradesh’s clearest travel cards.
Idaho Humanities Council to honor Nakia Williamson-Cloud with top award
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The Idaho Humanities Council will present its 2025 Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities Award to Nakia Williamson-Cloud on Sept. 24, 2026, at Clearwater River Casino.
CAFAC builds Chinese American Music Festival into year-round exchange platform
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The Chinese-American Federation of Arts and Culture is expanding its 2026 Dallas-launched Chinese American Music Festival into a longer-term platform for artist exchange, youth development and cultural collaboration heading into 2027. The effort…
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