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BLACK ENTERPRISE Returns to Las Vegas To Honor Extraordinary Business Trailblazers at the 2024 Women of Power Summit

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Montag, Februar 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BLACK ENTERPRISE, the premier Black-owned digital media brand dedicated to providing business, investment, and wealth-building resources for African Americans, announces the 18th annual Women of Power Summit, the leading professional development gathering that makes space for women executives of color to reflect, rise, and act. At the culmination of Women's History Month, the conference returns to the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to celebrate the achievements of remarkable women and mark a significant milestone with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) as the event's new title sponsor.

Key Points: 
  • This year's Summit promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring inspiring sessions, thought-provoking panel discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
  • "For almost two decades, the Women of Power Summit has represented a beacon of inspiration, resilience, and empowerment for women across the business industry," said Earl Butch Graves Jr., CEO of BLACK ENTERPRISE.
  • Accenture's commitment to a culture of equality and shared success aligns seamlessly with the values of the Women of Power Summit.
  • The BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit, hosted by Accenture, will be held at The Bellagio Hotel & Casino from Wednesday, March 27, through Saturday, March 30.

American University Fall Commencement to Feature Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy

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Dienstag, Dezember 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's 21st Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, will deliver a keynote address at American University's two fall commencement ceremonies on Sunday, December 17, 2023. As the Vice Admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Dr. Murthy commands a uniformed service of more than 6,000 dedicated public health officers, serving the most underserved and vulnerable populations domestically and abroad. Continuing the long tradition of AU commencement speakers who make an impact in their community and around the world, Dr. Murthy will engage AU's changemaking graduates as they embark on new adventures empowered by their unique AU education and experience. 

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  • AU President Sylvia Burwell and Dr. Murthy will honor more than 1,700 graduates on Dec. 17
    WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's 21st Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, will deliver a keynote address at American University's two fall commencement ceremonies on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
  • "I am honored to celebrate this important milestone with American University's graduates this year," said U.S.
  • Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.
  • Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins other notable American University fall commencement speakers such as Thasunda Brown Duckett, president and chief executive officer of TIAA, Abby Phillip, CNN senior political correspondent and anchor of NewsNight, and Andrea Mitchell, host of MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports.

CNBC Celebrates National Financial Literacy Month by Announcing New Dedicated Financial Education Initiative - CNBC Your Money

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Mittwoch, April 5, 2023
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its National Financial Literacy Month efforts, CNBC today announced plans for a new financial education initiative, CNBC Your Money, which will be dedicated to helping people manage, grow and protect their money so they can live ambitiously.

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  • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its National Financial Literacy Month efforts, CNBC today announced plans for a new financial education initiative, CNBC Your Money, which will be dedicated to helping people manage, grow and protect their money so they can live ambitiously.
  • As part of this initiative, CNBC will leverage the NBCU Academy program to develop a financial education curriculum, workshops and panels for students across the globe.
  • All Financial Literacy Month coverage appearing across CNBC platforms will be made available on the CNBC Your Money digital hub at cnbc.com/yourmoney .
  • Telemundo will also utilize the data from the CNBC survey for its Financial Literacy Month programming.

BET ANNOUNCES THE 2023 "BET HER AWARDS" DINNER HONORING KANDI BURRUSS, KYM WHITLEY, MARSAI MARTIN, MC LYTE, SAM JAY, AND THASUNDA BROWN DUCKETT, HOSTED BY BEVY SMITH

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Mittwoch, März 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), announced today that the 2023 "BET Her Awards," honoring the brilliance and beauty of Black women who are moving the community forward will take place on Sunday, March 5 in Atlanta. Sponsored by Walmart, the "BET Her Awards" shines a spotlight on the impact of Black women through the pillars of Black Love, Black Joy, Black Pride, and Black Power. 

Key Points: 
  • Sponsored by Walmart, the "BET Her Awards" shines a spotlight on the impact of Black women through the pillars of Black Love, Black Joy, Black Pride, and Black Power.
  • Hosted by author, actor, media personality, and pop culture queen Bevy Smith, the "BET Her Awards" will gather the most celebrated and transformative women across industries.
  • This year's honorees will be recognized for their contribution to uplifting women to dream, inspire, create, and overcome including Kandi Burruss, Kym Whitley, Marsai Martin, MC Lyte, Sam Jay, and Thasunda Brown Duckett.
  • "Black women are the backbone of their communities," said Tavia Pitts, Senior Vice President of Ad Sales at BET Media Group.