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Detroit Sports Commission Expands $1 Million Living Legacy Program and Holds Community Celebration With Partners

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Lundi, avril 22, 2024
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DETROIT, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light, the Detroit Sports Commission (DSC) unveiled additional details and grant recipients as part of its unprecedented $1 million Living Legacy Initiative. In addition, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Amazon, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the NFL, and other entities awarded grants to local community organizations.

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  • In addition, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Amazon, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the NFL, and other entities awarded grants to local community organizations.
  • Announced in November 2023, the Detroit Sports Commission's $1 million Living Legacy Initiative is designed to promote youth literacy and sports, with a special emphasis on empowering girls in sports across Detroit and neighboring communities.
  • All recipients were presented with a specially branded Detroit Sports Commission 2024 jersey and hat, serving as a memento of their selection.
  • Kellogg Foundation and co-chair of the Detroit Sports Commission Community Engagement Committee.

Preparations Begin in Downtown Detroit for 2024 NFL Draft Presented by Bud Light

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Mardi, mars 26, 2024
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The announcement, marking 30 days before night one of the Draft on April 25, took place at the Development at Cadillac Square—formerly known as the Monroe Midway—the site of the NFL Draft Theater.

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  • The announcement, marking 30 days before night one of the Draft on April 25, took place at the Development at Cadillac Square—formerly known as the Monroe Midway—the site of the NFL Draft Theater.
  • During the media event, the City announced the first downtown street closures for the Draft, which is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors and customers for downtown businesses.
  • “The Downtown Detroit Partnership’s ‘Draft Day in the D’ is free to fans, friends, and families who will be enjoying Detroit during Draft Weekend,” said Downtown Detroit Partnership CEO Eric B. Larson.
  • For more information on the NFL Draft presented by Bud Light, fans should visit nfl.com/draft/event-info and download the NFL OnePass app or on the web at NFL.com/DraftAccess .

KECK GRADUATE INSTITUTE SELECTS DR. MOHAMED ABOUSALEM AS ITS THIRD PRESIDENT

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Mardi, mars 12, 2024
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As the Vice President for Research and Innovation at San José State University (SJSU), Dr. Abousalem provided executive leadership to the growth of the university’s research and innovation enterprise.

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  • As the Vice President for Research and Innovation at San José State University (SJSU), Dr. Abousalem provided executive leadership to the growth of the university’s research and innovation enterprise.
  • Dr. Abousalem has held several executive roles for organizations in Silicon Valley and Canada, leading product and corporate development, general management, marketing communications, and human resources of several worldwide business operations.
  • "I am thrilled and privileged to have been chosen to lead KGI at this exciting and transformational time in its history," Dr. Abousalem said.
  • and Ph.D. in Geomatics Engineering from the University of Calgary, Canada, and an MBA from Santa Clara University.

SESAC Music Group Welcomes Ali Hernandez as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Mercredi, novembre 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SESAC Music Group announced today the recent hiring of Ali Hernandez as Chief Human Resources Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SESAC Music Group announced today the recent hiring of Ali Hernandez as Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Based at the company's headquarters in New York, Hernandez works with SESAC Music Group's combined portfolio of businesses to develop global human resources initiatives and strategies.
  • "We're thrilled to have Ali join the team at SESAC Music Group," said John Josephson, Chairman and CEO.
  • Hernandez joins SESAC Music Group with over 20 years of leadership experience in human resources and strategy.

Carnegie Corporation of New York Contributes $5 Million to National Initiative Focused on Revitalizing Local News

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Jeudi, septembre 7, 2023
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The Corporation is awarding $5 million in addition to its existing portfolio of media grants.

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  • The Corporation is awarding $5 million in addition to its existing portfolio of media grants.
  • Introducing #PressForward: An unprecedented philanthropic collaboration to inform and engage communities by bolstering local news with an investment of over $500M.
  • Since 2005, approximately 2,200 local newspapers have closed, resulting in 20 percent of Americans living in “news deserts” with little to no reliable coverage of important local events.
  • Investments in nonpartisan public policy development, analysis, and advocacy are needed at the local, state, and national levels.

Press Forward Will Award More Than $500 Million to Revitalize Local News

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Jeudi, septembre 7, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A coalition of 22 donors today announced Press Forward, a national initiative to strengthen communities and democracy by supporting local news and information with an infusion of more than a half-billion dollars over the next five years. Press Forward will enhance local journalism at an unprecedented level to re-center local news as a force for community cohesion; support new models and solutions that are ready to scale; and close longstanding inequities in journalism coverage and practice. 

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  • Press Forward seeks to reverse the dramatic decline in local news that has coincided with an increasingly divided America and weakening trust in institutions.
  • National, regional, local, and issue-specific funders co-designed Press Forward with the aim of deploying significant new resources to the field through greater coordination and peer learning.
  • Organizations interested in Press Forward can sign up for updates to learn more about applying for future grants.
  • Press Forward welcomes and continues to invite additional funders to enhance nonprofit, public, and for-profit news and information.

Digital Public Library of America Launches The Banned Book Club to Ensure Access to Banned Books

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Jeudi, juillet 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) has launched The Banned Book Club to ensure that readers in communities affected by book bans can now access banned books for free via the Palace e-reader app. The Banned Book Club makes e-book versions of banned books available to readers in locations across the United States where titles have been banned. The e-books will be available to readers for free via the Palace e-reader app.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) has launched The Banned Book Club to ensure that readers in communities affected by book bans can now access banned books for free via the Palace e-reader app.
  • The Banned Book Club makes e-book versions of banned books available to readers in locations across the United States where titles have been banned.
  • "At DPLA, our mission is to ensure access to knowledge for all and we believe in the power of technology to further that access," said John S. Bracken, executive director of Digital Public Library of America.
  • To access The Banned Book Club now, download the Palace app , and choose "Banned Book Club" as your library, then follow the prompts to sign up for a free virtual library card.

The Most Powerful Black Social Impact Network That You've Never Heard of Just Turned 10 and Is Changing Minds on Equity

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Mercredi, juin 28, 2023
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Since then, its members have created hundreds of award-winning social impact programs, achieved extraordinary policy breakthroughs, and are leading a paradigm shift in philanthropy's approach to equity.

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  • Since then, its members have created hundreds of award-winning social impact programs, achieved extraordinary policy breakthroughs, and are leading a paradigm shift in philanthropy's approach to equity.
  • Asset-Framing is a cognitive science-based approach to building equity that focuses on defining people by their aspirations and contributions before noting and addressing their challenges.
  • The impact of this approach, along with the achievements of BMe members is prompting leaders to reassess their approach to equity-building.
  • Ken is a recipient of the Skillman BMe Vanguard Award and has been recognized as a Michigan Chronicle 40-Under-40 awardee.

Lizzo Receives Elevate Prize Catalyst Award at Inaugural Make Good Famous Summit

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Jeudi, mai 18, 2023
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MIAMI, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elevate Prize Foundation presented Lizzo with the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award today in recognition of her commitment to social justice, driving positive change, and using her platform to amplify the work of other activists. The Grammy award-winning singer and actress accepted the award during the Foundation's first-ever Make Good Famous Summit, a two-day event bringing together leaders in media, philanthropy, and social impact to discuss new ways in which culture can spark change.

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  • "I'm so honored to be receiving the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award," said Lizzo.
  • Mirroring the summit's theme of "Reimagining Culture to Power Change," the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award recognizes prominent individuals who use their influence to inspire social action.
  • The Elevate Prize recognizes and awards rising activists and social entrepreneurs with resources to raise visibility of their work and multiply their impact.
  • It is the signature program of the Elevate Prize Foundation, which aims to serve as an engine for social good by helping changemakers raise their visibility, inspire others and, ultimately, multiply their reach and impact to "Make Good Famous."

NMSDC Launches Capital Managers Program

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Jeudi, mai 11, 2023
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MIAMI, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At its Minority Business Economic Forum this past week, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and Barclays announced the official launch of the Capital Managers Program to assist capital providers and related services to more easily connect with minority business enterprises (MBEs) to provide funds needed to grow and scale their businesses.

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  • MIAMI, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At its Minority Business Economic Forum this past week, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and Barclays announced the official launch of the Capital Managers Program to assist capital providers and related services to more easily connect with minority business enterprises (MBEs) to provide funds needed to grow and scale their businesses.
  • “With this new program, NMSDC is hoping to enhance returns and de-risk investments for capital managers focused on the MBE ecosystem,” said NMSDC Entrepreneur in Residence Kurtis Trevan.
  • The Capital Managers Program is part of NMSDC’s continued effort to accelerate MBE growth and help build long-lasting generational wealth for communities of color in the United States.
  • To learn more about this program, contact the Capital Managers Program at [email protected].