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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Central Alabama Pride hosting parade and 47th annual PrideFest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Central Alabama Pride has multiple events scheduled for the rest of June, including the 2025 Central Alabama Pride Parade and the 47th Annual PrideFest. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, at 8 p.m. The parade route will start at 30th St. S. and 7th Ave. S. and end at 22nd St. S. Central Alabama Pride says the event is family-friendly and open to all ages. A 21+ after party will be held at Saturn at 10 a.m. The after party will feature former 'RuPaul's Drag Race' contestants Aja and India Ferrah. Tickets to the after party at Saturn can be found here. Thousands of volunteers needed for 2025 World Police and Fire Games The following Sunday, Central Alabama Pride is hosting Birmingham's 47th annual PrideFest. The event will take place from 12- 6 p.m. at Linn Park. The event will feature food trucks, artisan vendors, a kids' zone, a health fair, live entertainment and more. The lineup for the event's main stage can be found here. Following the celebration at Linn Park, an after party with karaoke will be hosted at Al's on 7th. A full list of events being hosted by Central Alabama Pride this month can be found on the organization's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aja Health and Wellness Inc. Provides Update on Delay in Filing Financial Statements
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aja Health and Wellness Inc. ("Aja" or the "Company") (TSXV:Aja) announces that it is getting closer to filing its annual audited financial statements for the financial year ending December 31, 2024, including the related management's discussion and analysis and certifications from the CEO and CFO (the "Required Annual Filings"). On May 6, 2025, the Alberta Securities Commission (the "ASC") issued a management cease trade order (the "MCTO") because the Company was unable to file the Required Annual Filings in time to meet the April 30, 2025 filing deadline. Aja previously announced that the delay in filing the Required Annual Filings was due to the determination that the previously announced reverse takeover transaction, which closed on September 17, 2024, will be characterized as a series of acquisitions for accounting purposes. This characterization requires a valuation of the purchase price allocation to complete the audited financial statements for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. The Company has retained a valuator to complete the valuation and the valuation is in progress. The Company anticipates the valuation will be completed on or before July 4, 2025 and expects to file the Required Annual Filings on or before July 31, 2025. The ASC has approved the MCTO to be left in place until June 30, 2025. While the MCTO restricts all trading in securities of the Company by executive officers of the Company until the MCTO is no longer in effect, regular trading by current and future investors outside the Company continues as normal. The MCTO will be in effect until two full business days after the Required Annual Filings are filed. Until the Required Annual Filings are filed, the Company intends to satisfy the provisions of the Alternative Information Guidelines set out in National Policy 12-203 - Management Cease Trade Orders. Update on Filing of Interim Financial Statements As a result of the delay in filing the Required Annual Filings, Aja previously announced that it was unable to file its unaudited interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025, the management's discussion and analysis for the same period and management certifications of the interim filings (the "Interim Filings") by the filing deadline of May 30, 2025. Aja is working to complete the Interim Filings as soon as possible and expects the Interim Filings to be filed concurrently with the filing of the Required Annual Filings. On behalf of the Board of Directors "Sanjeev Parsad" Sanjeev ParsadPresident, CEO and Director The above may contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. When used in this address, the words "estimate", "project", "belief", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "plan", "predict", "may" or "should" and the negative of these words or such variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. Although the Company believes in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date of publication of this information and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change. Furthermore, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of the Company. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary further information, contact: Sanjeev Parsad, President and CEOPhone: (604) 678.9115Fax: (604) 678.9279E-mail: sparsad@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
USA Today
09-06-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
'I am exactly who God made': Why travel is a battleground for drag and trans performers
'I am exactly who God made': Why travel is a battleground for drag and trans performers Show Caption Hide Caption Hunter Schafer says passport now lists sex assigned at birth Hunter Schafer, a prominent trans actress and model, warned TikTok followers against complacency, saying her passport sex had been changed to "male." Transgender drag performers Aja, Bosco and Kerri Colby face difficulties and anxieties when traveling internationally due to gender marker discrepancies on passports. They view these difficulties as systemic erasure and part of a larger political attack on the trans community. Despite the hardships, these performers find power and purpose in their visibility and advocacy for the trans community. When Aja, a transgender drag icon and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 contestant, books an international gig, the logistics go far beyond packing wigs and rhinestones. There's also the mental checklist: Is her passport up to date? Where is she least likely to encounter an issue if she has a layover? Could she get detained at the airport? Will her female gender marker cause extra headaches at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint? 'I've had to cancel international gigs because I can't travel without risking being detained or harassed,' Aja told USA TODAY. 'This isn't just about me – it affects trans people across the country, especially those without a platform.' That fear isn't unfounded. In recent months, trans and nonbinary travelers have faced delays and outright denials from the U.S. State Department when trying to update gender markers on their passports, even when their other legal documents are in order. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, these delays disproportionately affect trans people trying to work, travel or simply exist safely across borders. Even though Aja's current passport and identification documents match her gender identity, she was still denied a passport renewal with a female marker, she said. 'Basically, (the State Department) was calling my documents fraudulent and, you know, after I've gone through the trouble of updating all of them to what visibly makes sense, what do you think that says about our government making this arbitrary decision that puts my life at risk?' 'When your basic right to move freely is denied, it's a message: 'You don't belong here.' It's bigger than bureaucracy. It's systemic erasure,' she added. A scarlet letter in your passport Bosco, another fan favorite contestant in All Stars 10, put it bluntly. 'I've navigated international tours with a male marker on my passport before,' she said. 'It's not ideal and it really, really will gum up the process … I could get detained if we have certain stop-offs and layovers.' For trans performers like Aja, Bosco and Kerri Colby, the freedom to move – the lifeblood of any performing artist – is increasingly under attack. Travel, once a means to connect with international fans and grow their careers, now has an additional level of scrutiny from their own country. 'It just complicates everything,' Bosco added. 'And then it just feels like a scarlet letter… It's simply just to discourage people from transitioning and to create more legal barriers.' Kerri Colby describes it as psychological warfare. 'It's more about that feeling of dread just walking into an airport… having that fear flood you of, like, 'am I going to be able to get back in? Am I even going to make it home?'' Even those who haven't faced passport issues understand the emotional toll. 'Collectively, we all have to tap into our intuition,' Kerri said. 'We have to be very careful, but I also don't think it's right that (when) entering spaces when we're traveling and working, our first thought is fight or flight or fear. And then the second thought is, like, 'OK. Made it through TSA. This time I'm OK. I got that F on my passport.' There shouldn't be so much fear.' A State Department spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY that it would issue passports "in the applicant's biological sex at birth" but did not respond to questions about what happens to individuals who legally change their birth certificates to match their identities. "The White House Executive Order 'Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government' states that it is the policy of the United States to acknowledge only two sexes: male and female," the spokesperson continued in an emailed statement. "It directs that U.S. government identity documents, including passports and visas, must reflect the individual's sex as defined in the Executive Order." Drag as political resistance These challenges come amid a broader climate of anti-trans legislation and rhetoric that has made drag itself a political scapegoat. 'The rhetoric has just been so poisonous against trans people for the past year,' Bosco said. For many trans performers, drag is not just art, it's a lifeline for themselves and others. 'My drag has become a protest,' Aja said. 'I used to try to blend in more, but now I wear things that scream, 'I'm trans, I'm powerful and I'm here.'' All three performers spoke about how being visible in drag and in media has become a form of resistance. 'You don't have to approve of who I am or what I do,' Kerri said when asked what she would like to say to lawmakers and institutions. 'But at the end of the day, I am an American citizen. I am a human being and you can't take that away from me. You can't legislate that away from me.' Community as survival What makes the drag community powerful and resilient is not just its cultural impact, but the way it sustains itself, especially in times of crisis. 'Without our community, I don't think I would be making it right now,' Kerri said. 'I go to Thanksgiving. I'm not gonna see anyone with my last name, but I'm gonna be in a room with nothing but complete family.' Bosco said there's not enough political action focused on defending trans lives, even as society often depends on the queer community for the creation of many aspects of its broader culture. Still, the struggle is undeniable. 'We're not fighting for anything else but our ability to basically breathe,' Kerri said. 'And I think that's crazy.' The power of being seen Despite the barriers, each of these performers holds onto the joy of visibility. It's not about fame, it's about impact. 'When people say they saw me and it helped them live more authentically? That's power,' Aja said. Bosco agreed. 'It feels very full circle to be able to provide that for someone else now. It's healing.' Whether on tour in Europe, walking through TSA, or taking the spotlight in a packed ballroom, these queens carry more than costumes – they carry entire communities, histories and futures on their shoulders. 'I am exactly who God made me to be and no one can do anything about that,' Kerri said. You can watch Aja, Bosco and Kerri on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 on Paramount+ with new episodes every Friday. Contributing: Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY
Hamilton Spectator
28-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Aja Health and Wellness Inc. Announces Launch of Nasal Product for Migraine Headache Relief and Provides Update on Delay in Filing Financial Statements
Not for dissemination in the United States of America VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aja Health and Wellness Inc. ('Aja' or the 'Company') (TSXV:Aja) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Aja Therapeutics Inc. ('ATI') is launching a nasal spray product for migraine headache relief. ATI's research and development lab in Atlanta, Georgia has concluded initial testing of the nasal spray and anticipates the product will be released for retail sale in the United States on May 28, 2025. The nasal spray will be available for purchase by United States residents at . 'There are a reported 32 million migraine sufferers in the United States who are looking for an alternative to harsh chemicals for migraine prevention and treatment. ATI's proprietary flavonoid extract and nasal spray application quickly targets pain centers offering fast relief without side effects or risk of long-term damage,' commented Jim Viccars, co-founder and Vice President of ATI. 'With Canada and the United Kingdom reporting 16 million people with migraine issues, this product has global market opportunity,' added Mr. Viccars. Update on Delay in Filing Annual Financial Statements Aja also announces that it is getting closer to filing its annual audited financial statements for the financial year ending December 31, 2024, including the related management's discussion and analysis and certifications from the CEO and CFO (the 'Required Annual Filings'). On May 6, 2025, the Alberta Securities Commission issued a management cease trade order (the 'MCTO') because the Company was unable to file the Required Annual Filings in time to meet the April 30, 2025 filing deadline. Aja previously announced that the delay in filing the Required Annual Filings was due to the auditors of the Company seeking guidance from the auditor's technical committee with respect to the characterization of the previously announced reverse takeover transaction, which closed on September 17, 2024 (the 'RTO'). After consulting with the auditor's technical committee, the auditors determined that the RTO will be characterized as a series of acquisitions for accounting purposes. In connection with the RTO, the auditors require a valuation of the purchase price allocation to complete the audited financial statements for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. The Company is in the process of retaining a valuator to complete the valuation. The Company expects to have a valuator engaged on or before June 2, 2025 and anticipates the valuation will be completed on or before July 4, 2025. The Company expects to file the Required Annual Filings on or before July 31, 2025. While the MCTO restricts all trading in securities of the Company by executive officers of the Company until the MCTO is no longer in effect, regular trading by current and future investors outside the Company continues as normal. The MCTO will be in effect until two full business days after the Required Annual Filings are filed. Until the Required Annual Filings are filed, the Company intends to satisfy the provisions of the Alternative Information Guidelines set out in National Policy 12-203 - Management Cease Trade Orders . Update on Filing of Interim Financial Statements As a result of the delay in filing the Required Annual Filings, Aja also announces that it anticipates being unable to file its unaudited interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025, the management's discussion and analysis for the same period and management certifications of the interim filings (the 'Interim Filings') by the filing deadline of May 30, 2025. Aja is working to complete the Interim Filings as soon as possible and expects the Interim Filings to be filed concurrently with the filing of the Required Annual Filings. On behalf of the Board of Directors 'Sanjeev Parsad' Sanjeev Parsad President, CEO and Director The above may contain 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable securities laws. When used in this address, the words 'estimate', 'project', 'belief', 'anticipate', 'intend', 'expect', 'plan', 'predict', 'may' or 'should' and the negative of these words or such variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. Although the Company believes in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date of publication of this information and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change. Furthermore, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of the Company. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. For further information, contact: Sanjeev Parsad, President and CEO Phone: (604) 678.9115 Fax: (604) 678.9279 E-mail: sparsad@ Web:
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aja Health and Wellness Inc. Announces Launch of Nasal Product for Migraine Headache Relief and Provides Update on Delay in Filing Financial Statements
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aja Health and Wellness Inc. ("Aja" or the "Company") (TSXV:Aja) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Aja Therapeutics Inc. ("ATI") is launching a nasal spray product for migraine headache relief. ATI's research and development lab in Atlanta, Georgia has concluded initial testing of the nasal spray and anticipates the product will be released for retail sale in the United States on May 28, 2025. The nasal spray will be available for purchase by United States residents at "There are a reported 32 million migraine sufferers in the United States who are looking for an alternative to harsh chemicals for migraine prevention and treatment. ATI's proprietary flavonoid extract and nasal spray application quickly targets pain centers offering fast relief without side effects or risk of long-term damage," commented Jim Viccars, co-founder and Vice President of ATI. "With Canada and the United Kingdom reporting 16 million people with migraine issues, this product has global market opportunity," added Mr. Viccars. Update on Delay in Filing Annual Financial Statements Aja also announces that it is getting closer to filing its annual audited financial statements for the financial year ending December 31, 2024, including the related management's discussion and analysis and certifications from the CEO and CFO (the "Required Annual Filings"). On May 6, 2025, the Alberta Securities Commission issued a management cease trade order (the "MCTO") because the Company was unable to file the Required Annual Filings in time to meet the April 30, 2025 filing deadline. Aja previously announced that the delay in filing the Required Annual Filings was due to the auditors of the Company seeking guidance from the auditor's technical committee with respect to the characterization of the previously announced reverse takeover transaction, which closed on September 17, 2024 (the "RTO"). After consulting with the auditor's technical committee, the auditors determined that the RTO will be characterized as a series of acquisitions for accounting purposes. In connection with the RTO, the auditors require a valuation of the purchase price allocation to complete the audited financial statements for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. The Company is in the process of retaining a valuator to complete the valuation. The Company expects to have a valuator engaged on or before June 2, 2025 and anticipates the valuation will be completed on or before July 4, 2025. The Company expects to file the Required Annual Filings on or before July 31, 2025. While the MCTO restricts all trading in securities of the Company by executive officers of the Company until the MCTO is no longer in effect, regular trading by current and future investors outside the Company continues as normal. The MCTO will be in effect until two full business days after the Required Annual Filings are filed. Until the Required Annual Filings are filed, the Company intends to satisfy the provisions of the Alternative Information Guidelines set out in National Policy 12-203 - Management Cease Trade Orders. Update on Filing of Interim Financial Statements As a result of the delay in filing the Required Annual Filings, Aja also announces that it anticipates being unable to file its unaudited interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025, the management's discussion and analysis for the same period and management certifications of the interim filings (the "Interim Filings") by the filing deadline of May 30, 2025. Aja is working to complete the Interim Filings as soon as possible and expects the Interim Filings to be filed concurrently with the filing of the Required Annual Filings. On behalf of the Board of Directors "Sanjeev Parsad" Sanjeev ParsadPresident, CEO and Director The above may contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. When used in this address, the words "estimate", "project", "belief", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "plan", "predict", "may" or "should" and the negative of these words or such variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. Although the Company believes in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date of publication of this information and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change. Furthermore, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of the Company. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary further information, contact: Sanjeev Parsad, President and CEOPhone: (604) 678.9115Fax: (604) 678.9279E-mail: sparsad@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
