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Visit St. Augustine Unveils New Black History App

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Mercoledì, Febbraio 7, 2024
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In an effort to make the extensive history of African-descended people in the oldest city accessible to all, Visit St. Augustine has created an all-new Black History app — putting history in the palm of your hand.

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  • In an effort to make the extensive history of African-descended people in the oldest city accessible to all, Visit St. Augustine has created an all-new Black History app — putting history in the palm of your hand.
  • "In our work with the team at Visit St. Augustine, we wanted to develop a new Black History app for St. Augustine that would amplify marginalized voices and preserve the rich tapestry of Black History in St. Johns County,” stated Susan Phillips, President & CEO of the St. Johns County Visitors & Convention Bureau.
  • The St. Augustine Black History App has four main sections — Events Timeline, Historical People, Historical Places, Historical Topics.
  • Plan your trip to Florida's Historic Coast using our trip planner and download the St. Augustine Black History App through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today.

New Black History Month stamp honours trailblazer Mary Ann Shadd

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Martedì, Gennaio 23, 2024
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CHATHAM, ON, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, at an event in Chatham, Ont., Canada Post unveiled a new Black History Month stamp honouring Mary Ann Shadd.

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  • CHATHAM, ON, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, at an event in Chatham, Ont., Canada Post unveiled a new Black History Month stamp honouring Mary Ann Shadd.
  • An abolitionist, educator, newspaper publisher and lawyer, Shadd broke boundaries throughout her life as she fought for the rights of Black people and women.
  • Born in 1823 in Wilmington, Delaware, Shadd established herself early on as a dedicated teacher, writer and activist.
  • Her father, Abraham Doras Shadd, was active in the Underground Railroad and was featured on Canada Post's first Black History Month stamp issue in 2009.

Pulitzer-winning author Colson Whitehead is 2024 CCNY Langston Hughes Medalist

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Giovedì, Gennaio 11, 2024
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Whitehead won his first Pulitzer Prize in 2017 for his novel " The Underground Railroad ."

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  • Whitehead won his first Pulitzer Prize in 2017 for his novel " The Underground Railroad ."
  • A #1 New York Times bestseller, it also earned him the National Book Award and the Carnegie Medal for Fiction.
  • His second Pulitzer came two years later for " The Nickel Boys ," a novel inspired by the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Florida.
  • In 2018, New York State named him its New York State Author, and in 2020 the Library of Congress awarded him its Prize for American Fiction.

Joe Hinrichs, President and CEO of CSX, to Chair the B&O Railroad Museum’s Campaign to Transform its Campus in Baltimore in preparation for the 200th Anniversary of Railroading

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Martedì, Novembre 14, 2023
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The B&O Railroad Museum is a historic site located in Baltimore, Maryland, on the original grounds of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, the first commercially chartered railroad in the country in 1827.

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  • The B&O Railroad Museum is a historic site located in Baltimore, Maryland, on the original grounds of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, the first commercially chartered railroad in the country in 1827.
  • Clare Station recently designated a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site, and the beautiful 1884 Roundhouse.
  • Joe Hinrichs, President and CEO of CSX said: “CSX is the proud successor to America’s first commercial railroad — the Baltimore & Ohio.
  • Which is why I am honored to chair the B&O Museum’s 200th Anniversary Campus Transformation Campaign, as we prepare to celebrate the bicentennial of American railroading in 2027.

United States Mint Releases 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set™ on November 14

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Martedì, Novembre 7, 2023
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Washington, DC, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set on November 14 at noon EST.

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  • Washington, DC, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set on November 14 at noon EST.
  • All four coins are included in the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set.
  • United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Designers created the four designs for 2023, which were sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artists.
  • The American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Sets are included in the Mint’s Product Subscription Program.

United States Mint Releases 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set™ on October 26

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Giovedì, Ottobre 19, 2023
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Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set on October 26 at noon EDT.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set on October 26 at noon EDT.
  • All four coins are included in the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set.
  • United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Designers created the four designs for 2023, which were sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artists.
  • The American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Sets are included in the Mint’s Product Subscription Program.

Wayne County Community College District Receives Historic National Underground Railroad "Network to Freedom" Designation by National Park Service

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 11, 2023
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DETROIT, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) received a Historic National Designation for its Underground Railroad Historic programming from the National Park Service's Network to Freedom with a Thursday, September 28 ceremony.

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  • DETROIT, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) received a Historic National Designation for its Underground Railroad Historic programming from the National Park Service's Network to Freedom with a Thursday, September 28 ceremony.
  • The Network to Freedom's National Park Service Historic designation adds to the Wayne County Community College District/Detroit Underground Railroad Site Historic District and was officially designated by the City of Detroit on November 23, 2021, encompassing the Curtis L. Ivery Central Educational Complex located at Third and Fort streets.
  • The Network to Freedom designation adds WCCCD's Underground Railroad District History programming as one of the 23 new listings from the 46th round of applications.
  • For more information about Wayne County Community College District and its Underground Railroad programming, please visit www.wcccd.edu

CANADA GOOSE CELEBRATES FEMALE EMPOWERMENT AND INDIVIDUALITY IN FW23 CAMPAIGN SHOT BY ANNIE LEIBOVITZ

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Giovedì, Settembre 14, 2023
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The Live in the Open campaign celebrates three trailblazing women from the distinctly different worlds of cinematography, performance and sport.

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  • The Live in the Open campaign celebrates three trailblazing women from the distinctly different worlds of cinematography, performance and sport.
  • Styled in a combination of Canada Goose hero styles for the season and pieces from their personal wardrobes, their individuality as female leaders and unwavering bond with mother nature shines through in Leibovitz's signature portraiture style.
  • It is not the first time that Annie Leibovitz has photographed for Canada Goose, having captured the brand's Fall/Winter campaign in 2022.
  • Finally, female consumers will also find warmth with a new Alpaca Scarf, Cashmere Toque, Cashmere Balaclava and Cashmere Gloves.

Stride, Inc. Uses the Power of Play to Better Engage Students

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Giovedì, Agosto 31, 2023
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Stride has created a new collection of exclusive game-based lessons in Minecraft Education—a game comprised of blocks in which students learn by exploring different worlds.

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  • Stride has created a new collection of exclusive game-based lessons in Minecraft Education—a game comprised of blocks in which students learn by exploring different worlds.
  • “At Stride, we want to keep students engaged and encourage them to have fun as they learn,” said Niyoka McCoy, Stride’s Chief Learning Officer.
  • “Research shows that games are a powerful teaching tool that can help increase participation and promote social emotional learning.
  • In each lesson, students are immersed in topics related to history, science, and English language arts.

Two-Time Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Colson Whitehead to Be Honored During Annual Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards Celebration

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Mercoledì, Agosto 16, 2023
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Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2023) - Acclaimed author Colson Whitehead will receive the 2023 Carl Sandburg Literary Award from Chicago Public Library (CPL) and the Chicago Public Library Foundation (CPLF) as part of the 2023 Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards. Highlights from the Awards ceremony will be broadcast via a free YouTube video on Thursday, November 1, at 6:00 pm CST. Everyone is welcome to tune in and no ticket is required to view the broadcast.

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  • National Book Award Finalist and Chicago's Literary Rising Star Rebecca Makkai to Receive 21st Century Award; Renowned Sculptor Richard Hunt to Receive Arts Award; Civic Leader and Philanthropist Bob Wislow to Receive Civic Award
    Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2023) - Acclaimed author Colson Whitehead will receive the 2023 Carl Sandburg Literary Award from Chicago Public Library (CPL) and the Chicago Public Library Foundation (CPLF) as part of the 2023 Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards.
  • Highlights from the Awards ceremony will be broadcast via a free YouTube video on Thursday, November 1, at 6:00 pm CST.
  • The 2023 Chicago Public Library Foundation honors Colson Whitehead, Rebecca Makkai, Richard Hunt and Bob Wislow and celebrates the power of public libraries.
  • "What an honor to be an innovation partner to Chicago Public Library, finding bold ways to reach Chicagoans of all ages," said Brenda Langstraat Bui, President & CEO of Chicago Public Library Foundation.