One in five women in the U.S. has experienced rape or attempted rape, with Native American women being twice as likely to experience this form of sexual assault. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and now is the perfect time to hone in on the facts about sexual assault and become advocates for change.

In order to honor those who exemplify the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation’s core beliefs, the Reflections of Hope Award was created to reward a person or organization that has fought to blossom amidst tragedy and political chaos.

Nearly 48 years ago, on April 22, 1970, millions of protesters took to the streets to protest a lack of regard for our environment. Since then, Earth Day has become a global event involving more than 1 billion people.

With Earth Day and the official start of spring, April is one of the best months of the year to focus on the health and wellness of your community. It’s also national awareness month for several great causes and the incredible nonprofit foundations that benefit them. Here are a few to keep in mind when you’re looking for ways to give back this month:

The authoritative management style is fading. These days, many jobs involve knowledge work, where an employee’s main contribution is subject matter expertise. Consequently, a manager’s role is evolving into more of a “team leader” or “motivational coach.”

Earth Day 2018 is dedicated to teaching individuals how they can end plastic pollution in their communities. From poisoning marine life to clogging our streams and landfills, the exponential growth of plastic pollution now threatens the health of our planet.

Amazon visited a local Oklahoma City school, F.D. Moon Academy, to surprise students with a $10,000 donation of Botball robotic kit equipment.

The Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® is supporting Oklahoma education by sending a number of REALTOR® members to volunteer at schools to help with testing during the walkout.

One in two Americans will die from heart-related illness. Oklahoma ranks second in the nation in deaths due to cardiovascular disease.

Springtime and sunshine call for a windows-down cruise along historic Route 66 (with “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts playing, of course).

The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame is moving from its historic location on Lincoln Boulevard to Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

Spring is in the air and that means it’s time to freshen up your office surroundings. Clutter-busting tips include: