African-American music

‘A life-changing experience’: Nissan Ready electrifies the next generation

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金曜日, 2月 23, 2024
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    It’s 8 o’clock on a Monday morning, and the Nissan Training Center in Smyrna, Tennessee, is buzzing.
  • Nissan and INFINITI executives lead the program, conducting interactive presentations, career-building and networking workshops, and tours of Nissan facilities, while building genuine relationships with participating students.
  • “Every detail of this experience was intentional,” said Chandra Vasser , vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer, Nissan Americas.
  • “My experience with 100 Black Men and Nissan Ready has been life-changing,” Walker said.

MINT HOUSE ANNOUNCES FIRST BOUTIQUE HOSPITALITY PROPERTY IN NASHVILLE

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火曜日, 11月 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mint House, the premier tech-enabled flexible living operator that offers spacious, premium apartment-style accommodations across the U.S. announced today the development of   n  o  t  e   by Mint House, a special distinct upmarket boutique residential-style hospitality property in the heart of Nashville's Arts District in partnership with Historic Restorations. This transaction marks the fifth Nashville property, including under-development assets, for Mint House – whose real estate footprint has more than doubled nationally in the past two years – and represents a truly unique, high-end boutique hospitality offering.

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  • In partnership With Historic Restorations, The Hospitality Brand Will Open A Special Distinct Upmarket Boutique Residential-Style Hotel – n  o  t  e   by Mint House – In The Heart Of Nashville's Arts District
    NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mint House , the premier tech-enabled flexible living operator that offers spacious, premium apartment-style accommodations across the U.S. announced today the development of n  o  t  e   by Mint House, a special distinct upmarket boutique residential-style hospitality property in the heart of Nashville's Arts District in partnership with Historic Restorations.
  • This transaction marks the fifth Nashville property, including under-development assets, for Mint House – whose real estate footprint has more than doubled nationally in the past two years – and represents a truly unique, high-end boutique hospitality offering.
  • "n  o  t  e   by Mint House will be the perfect compliment to Mint House's growing portfolio of premium, high-end apartment style hospitality accommodations.
  • n  o  t  e   by Mint House complements Mint House's existing Nashville footprint, including Mint House at the Reserve less than a 10 minute walk away, which offers more than 60 studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms targeted at business and leisure travelers, within the historic former Federal Reserve Bank building.

The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) Today Announced H. Beecher Hicks III as President & CEO

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土曜日, 9月 9, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) will formally introduce H. (Henry) Beecher Hicks III as president & chief executive officer at the 45th Annual Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, September 12 – 16, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) will formally introduce H. (Henry) Beecher Hicks III as president & chief executive officer at the 45th Annual Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, September 12 – 16, 2023.
  • Hicks, a lifetime NBMBAA member, most recently served 10 years as president & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music where he led the establishment and vast success of building the museum into a globally renowned entity.
  • Hicks brings an extraordinary cache of visionary leadership, business acumen, commitment, and connection to the Black community.
  • "This has been a rigorous and thorough process which positions the association for future growth and mission fulfillment," said Committee Chair Renee Horne.

Truist Foundation announces $1.25 million grant to Nashville Business Incubation Center

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木曜日, 7月 14, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Foundation today announced a $1.25 million commitment to the Nashville Business Incubation Center (NBIC), a nonprofit focused on cultivating the growth and development of local women-, racially and ethnically diverse-, and veteran-owned small businesses. Specifically, the grant will provide tools, training, mentorships, and curriculum support to NBIC's RISE UP Academy, which works directly with women-owned businesses. This grant will also support NBIC's expansion to Huntsville and Birmingham, Alabama; Louisville, Kentucky; and other rural communities in Tennessee.

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  • "Truist Foundation is committed to generating systemic change to support small business owners from underserved communities," said Bell.
  • The $1.25 million grant is part of Truist's recent announcement to commit $120 million to strengthen and support small businesses nationally, with a focus on women and diverse business owners.
  • Truist has a longstanding commitment to supporting Nashville, including providing $1.1 million in charitable giving, lending and grants from Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund in 2021.
  • The Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities.

Apple Expands Today at Apple Creative Studios, Providing New Opportunities to Young Creatives

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火曜日, 5月 24, 2022
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Apple has unveiled plans to bring its Today at Apple Creative Studios initiative to even more young creatives from underrepresented communities around the world.

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  • Apple has unveiled plans to bring its Today at Apple Creative Studios initiative to even more young creatives from underrepresented communities around the world.
  • Apple Store locations in select cities will also host public Today at Apple Creative Studios sessions.
  • It was an honor to share my passion for Apple technology and storytelling with these young people, said Rudy P., an Apple Creative Pro at Apple Carnegie Library in Washington.
  • Apple, the Apple logo, Today at Apple, Apple Store, Apple TV, Apple Books, and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple.

Connect For Education Announces the Release of its new course OnAfrican American Music (OAAM)

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火曜日, 2月 1, 2022
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"One of the most powerful forces in the contemporary global music scene, and therefore deserving of a much broader study, is African American music."

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  • "One of the most powerful forces in the contemporary global music scene, and therefore deserving of a much broader study, is African American music."
  • Connect For Education, Inc. (C4E), a leading provider of EdTech platforms and courseware, is honored to commemorate Black History Month 2022 with the announcement of the release of its new music course OnAfrican American Music (OAAM).
  • Starting from the 1600s to the present, OAAM illuminates the historical depth and profound impact of African American music in both the United States and the world.
  • Simultaneously, the course provides an accurate history of the pivotal role music has played in shaping the lives of African Americans.

Authentique Agency Expands Footprint to Nashville to Support Strategic Growth

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水曜日, 12月 8, 2021
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Authentique Agency, an integrated marketing agency headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has announced its expansion into Nashville, Tennessee, following continued regional success over the last five years.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Authentique Agency, an integrated marketing agency headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has announced its expansion into Nashville, Tennessee, following continued regional success over the last five years.
  • Authentique tapped LoLita Toney as a regional partner to assist with the transition to further solidify its position in Nashville.
  • "As a Black-owned agency, Authentique has had a rich foundation of supporting and amplifying multicultural audiences for a diverse set of companies.
  • Authentique set roots in Nashville in 2017 to support the launch of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) and later became the museum's lead agency of record in 2019.

Authentique Agency Expands Leadership Team to Support Scaling Growth

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水曜日, 9月 15, 2021
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ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Authentique Agency, an Atlanta-based integrated marketing agency that leverages the power of identity through the intersection of multiculturalism and LGTBQ viewpoints, today announced a series of leadership changes to align with its continued market growth.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Authentique Agency, an Atlanta-based integrated marketing agency that leverages the power of identity through the intersection of multiculturalism and LGTBQ viewpoints, today announced a series of leadership changes to align with its continued market growth.
  • "As Authentique closes in on celebrating five years, the agency continues to meet the evolving needs of the market including more creative, digital, and communications capabilities.
  • "Establishing an agile and experienced leadership team is vital to the organic growth of the agency.
  • The Authentique Agency is a full-service marketing consulting firm focused on leveraging the power of identity.

Singing The Blues About Vaccine Mask Mandates is the New Normal for Dr. Sam and the Bed Pandemic Blues Band

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火曜日, 7月 27, 2021
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Widespread confusion about health and virus protocols was just the inspiration Dr. Sam Bierstock needed to form the Bedpandemic Blues Band with their first parody single, Might as Well Face Mask We're Addicted to Gloves.

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  • Widespread confusion about health and virus protocols was just the inspiration Dr. Sam Bierstock needed to form the Bedpandemic Blues Band with their first parody single, Might as Well Face Mask We're Addicted to Gloves.
  • "Some people are shocked that the bed pan guitars make great music," said Dr. Sam.
  • This was followed Dr. Sam & The Frivolous Action Blues Band, which addressed ridiculous legal issues of the day.
  • "I understand the enormous complexities that are associated with a poorly understood and rapidly spreading virus," says Dr. Sam.

Palamina Contracts Energold to Drill the Usicayos Gold Project

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月曜日, 7月 12, 2021
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to carry out a diamond drill program at its flagship Usicayos Gold Project.

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  • to carry out a diamond drill program at its flagship Usicayos Gold Project.
  • Andrew Thomson, President of Palamina stated "Energold has been contracted to mobilize a diamond drill to our flagship Usicayos Gold Project to test multiple mineralized gold structures in the Veta Zone.
  • Palamina is set to drill its flagship Usicayos Gold Project.
  • Palamina holds an 18.6% equity interest in Winshear Gold Corp. who are advancing the Gaban Gold Project to the drill discovery phase.