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12 Aug 2022

Did you know that July was Disability Pride Month? Chances are that last month passed by with little to no mention in your news or social feeds. Created in 1990 to celebrate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a law that prohibits the discrimination of disabled people in the U.S., Disability Pride Month is a July month-long holiday in the United States with limited ...
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03 Jun 2022

As we inch closer to the official start of summer, we’ve all been thinking a lot about this adored season in America. A time traditionally reserved for BBQs, poolside cocktails and afternoons on the beach (don’t forget your TVMC Koozie® Backpack Cooler Chair!), summers are no doubt a favorite time to reconnect with family and friends. It’s also a time when we celebrate and reflect back o...
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13 Apr 2022

Equity is defined as freedom from bias or favoritism. This is freedom that should be awarded to everyone. Regardless of their background and/or inherent differences. But far too often, we as humans, cast wide assumptions fueled by stereotypes and biases. These assumptions create a misunderstanding of what is considered “normal” or “appropriate” or “comfortable" in today's society.  This ...
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07 Mar 2022

“Bias is not about being good or bad; it’s about being human.” - Vernā Myers We’re evolving our content to meet the needs of our changing society. This means pushing the needle forward on issues that matter most to you, our TVMC community. It’s this mindset that helped us launch our new Humanizing Equity platform on Instagram.  Humanizing Equity is a space we created to specificall...
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