Community investments support Stand for What's Right Award winners – 10 local organizations improving the well-being of Californians. OAKLAND, Calif., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California today announced the winners of the health plan's Stand for What's Right Awards, recognizing 10 nonprofit organizations for their dedication to improving youth mental health and wellness. Blue Shield is also awarding $300,000 in total contributions to the 10 winners to help further their support for Oakland's youth. The recognition is in collaboration with Oakland Thrives,  a nonprofit organization that brings together community leaders and policy makers to improve the well-being of Oakland's children, families, and communities

First of Five Short Films Chronicling Everyday Heroes in the AANHPI Community Premieres Friday, May 31, 2024SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) debuts the third annual television special of TAAF Heritage Heroes, which is comprised of five short films profiling everyday people making a difference in the AANHPI community. This year's heroes include trailblazers in entrepreneurship and leaders in the fight against anti-Asian hate in the cities of New York, Los Angeles, Oakland, Houston, and Seattle.This year, viewers will find the award-winning special on Prime Video. The first film from Season 3, "Vision" featuring Sahra Nguyen, founder of Nguyen Coffee Supply, and directed by June Kim premieres today! Stream it here now. Also, catch up on Seasons 1 and 2 of Heritage Heroes on the series page .Season 3 of TAAF's Heritage Heroes streaming on Prime Video now. Post thisIn a world rid of hate, there is only vision, joy, empathy, solidarity, and love. In Heritage Heroes 2024, TAAF imagines and explores this world rid of anti-Asian hate in a series of films that center its opposing forces to highlight the resilience of our AANHPI community today