Black History Month

Imagine Learning Unveils Traverse Explorer, Empowering Students and Educators with Free Digital Social Studies Lessons

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月曜日, 4月 15, 2024

Imagine Learning, the largest national provider of digital curriculum solutions serving over 15 million students and one million educators, today announced the launch of Traverse Explorer, which provides free access to relevant lessons from their highly-anticipated, breakthrough core social studies curriculum.

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Imagine Learning, the largest national provider of digital curriculum solutions serving over 15 million students and one million educators, today announced the launch of Traverse Explorer, which provides free access to relevant lessons from their highly-anticipated, breakthrough core social studies curriculum.
Traverse Explorer serves timely and grade-appropriate digital content directly to teachers and is designed to inspire students to become engaged and informed citizens.
“For too long, the education system has de-emphasized the importance of social studies and civics for students, often citing a lack of resources and competing priorities.
Engages students with compelling topics linking social studies to current events and practical knowledge, such as voting procedures and financial literacy.

AEP Recognized as One of America's Best Employers for Diversity

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) was included in Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2024 list .

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) was included in Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2024 list .
Each company's diversity-related practices, such as employee resource groups and publication of diversity data, were also researched and assessed.
"AEP is proud to be recognized for our efforts to create a culture where our employees feel valued and respected," said Phil Ulrich, AEP's chief human resources officer.
Throughout 2023, the company's employee resource groups hosted several events across AEP locations and have actively participated in various community initiatives.

Syniti Starts 2024 with a Bang: Data First Strategy, AI and Turnaround Projects Deliver Record Revenue

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024

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BOSTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syniti, a global leader in enterprise data management, today announced record-breaking first quarter 2024 results, setting the stage for a strong year. The company reports its highest revenue in company history as customers continue to turn to Syniti and its Data First strategy to drive greater success in their critical business transformation projects. The company also saw significant increases in both software revenue and annual recurring revenue (ARR) when compared to the first quarter of 2023. Services bookings were the highest recorded first quarter bookings ever, up 65% over Q1 2023.

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The company reports its highest revenue in company history as customers continue to turn to Syniti and its Data First strategy to drive greater success in their critical business transformation projects.
The company also saw significant increases in both software revenue and annual recurring revenue (ARR) when compared to the first quarter of 2023.
Whether organizations are modernizing systems or trying to make the most of AI, they must start with clean, quality data to achieve their desired goals.
Syniti's Data First approach prioritizes data quality before the project begins, converging its technology, business data expertise and methodology for greater understanding of data in context and faster time to value.

Macy’s 2024 “Black History, Black Brilliance” Campaign Huge Success, Raising nearly $1.4 million for Scholarships for Students Attending HBCUs

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月曜日, 3月 18, 2024

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WASHINGTON, DC, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In partnership with UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Macy’s raised nearly $1.4 million to support students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) during this year’s Black History Month observance.

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WASHINGTON, DC, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In partnership with UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Macy’s raised nearly $1.4 million to support students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) during this year’s Black History Month observance.
For the third consecutive year, Macy’s, one of the nation’s premier retailers, galvanized its customers across the United States through in-store and online charitable efforts to support UNCF and raise funds for students attending HBCUs.
Customers donated online or rounded up their in-store purchase amount and contributed the extra change, up to 99 cents, to UNCF.
Funds raised will support the mission of UNCF and the Macy’s Mission Everyone Scholarship, which will provide scholarships of up to $5,000 to students attending HBCUs in the 2024-2025 academic year.

FIGS Releases Its 2023 Impact Report

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月曜日, 4月 1, 2024

FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the global leading healthcare apparel brand dedicated to improving the lives of healthcare professionals, today released its 2023 Impact Report.

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FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the global leading healthcare apparel brand dedicated to improving the lives of healthcare professionals, today released its 2023 Impact Report.
The full FIGS 2023 Impact Report is available at wearfigs.com/impactreport and provides a comprehensive view into FIGS’ efforts to positively impact healthcare professionals.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401113316/en/
FIGS Releases 2023 Impact Report (Graphic: Business Wire)
“Since day one, FIGS has been on a mission to improve the lives of healthcare workers globally,” said Trina Spear, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder.
Creating impact for our Awesome Humans, along with all of our stakeholders, is why we started FIGS and it’s what still drives us today.”
Highlights of the FIGS 2023 Impact Report include:
FIGS donated almost $600,000 to 17 organizations.

Wealth Solutions Report Announces Pathfinder Awards Winners For Women's History Month

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火曜日, 3月 26, 2024

NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealth Solutions Report (WSR) – the fast-growing B2B digital media platform featuring wealth management-focused commentary, insights and analysis – today announced the winners of the WSR Pathfinder Awards – Top Women Industry Leaders of 2024, in honor of Women's History Month. Today's announcement is the second installment of Pathfinder Awards for the year and the 10th since launching the award series.

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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealth Solutions Report (WSR) – the fast-growing B2B digital media platform featuring wealth management-focused commentary, insights and analysis – today announced the winners of the WSR Pathfinder Awards – Top Women Industry Leaders of 2024, in honor of Women's History Month.
The invitation-only Pathfinder Awards spotlight outstanding achievement in the wealth management industry by executives and professionals from underrepresented backgrounds and communities.
Larry Roth, Founder & CEO of Wealth Solutions Report, said, "We are thrilled to continue the advancement of Wealth Solutions Report's commitment to recognizing individuals and firms that are fundamentally transforming the business of wealth management.
In January, it named winners of the annual WSR Wealth Exemplar Awards and in February, the Pathfinder Awards – Top Black Industry Leaders of 2024, coinciding with Black History Month.

FirstEnergy Named Top 50 Diversity Employer by Minority Engineer™ Magazine

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水曜日, 3月 20, 2024

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AKRON, Ohio, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has been designated as a Top 50 Diversity Employer by Minority Engineer™ magazine. The rankings are determined based on a survey of randomly selected Minority Engineer readers who were asked to name the employers where they would most like to work or that they believe provide a positive working environment for members of minority groups.

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AKRON, Ohio, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has been designated as a Top 50 Diversity Employer by Minority Engineer™ magazine.
Karen Sealy, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at FirstEnergy: "A strong diversity, equity and inclusion program is about more than just talking the talk.
At FirstEnergy, it is a core value that truly shapes the way we do business and engage with each other.
In the past three years alone, the company has been named as a leading diversity employer by G.I.

Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation Launches, Vows to Bring 600 Minority & Women Pilots into Aviation Industry Annually

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木曜日, 2月 29, 2024

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HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation launched today during Black History Month with the goal of bringing 600 minority and women pilots per year into the aviation industry.

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HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation launched today during Black History Month with the goal of bringing 600 minority and women pilots per year into the aviation industry.
By educating, inspiring and funding minority teens in aviation careers, the Foundation is poised to drive generational change by breaking the cycle of lack of advancement opportunities, and to help alleviate the significant pilot shortage in the United States.
Given that less than 3 percent of all airline pilots are Black, and less that 1 percent are women, the need for diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) programs like the Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation has never been greater.
Mr. Kelly will become one of a small group of African Americans to receive the distinguished award during the LVFA’s grand opening ceremony.

New CEO of Las Vegas Flight Academy (LVFA) awarded FAA’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award during Feb. 24 Grand Re-Opening Celebration

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木曜日, 2月 29, 2024

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HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ronald E. Kelly, the new CEO the Las Vegas Flight Academy (LVFA), has been awarded with the distinguished Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award given by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in recognition of 50 years of safe flying. Mr. Kelly becomes one of a small group of African Americans to receive the distinguished award during the LVFA’s grand opening ceremony, appropriately held during the nation’s celebration of Black History Month.

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HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ronald E. Kelly, the new CEO the Las Vegas Flight Academy (LVFA), has been awarded with the distinguished Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award given by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in recognition of 50 years of safe flying.
Mr. Kelly began flying sailplanes in Southern California at age 14 and later earned his private pilot’s license.
In 2020, Kelly bought out the assets of Pan Am’s Las Vegas operation which then became Las Vegas Flight Academy.
Youth who are served by the Foundation will be trained at Flight Ventures Aviation Academy in Murrieta, CA, owned by Mr. Kelly, and Chris and Danni Haug.

Codeblack Films Joins Pixability’s Inclusive Media Initiative, Part of its Plan to Change the Hollywood Studio Model and Distribute and Monetize AI-Generated Content on YouTube

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木曜日, 2月 29, 2024

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Codeblack is a different kind of film company with a groundbreaking collection of AI content by creators of color from all over the world.

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Codeblack is a different kind of film company with a groundbreaking collection of AI content by creators of color from all over the world.
As part of its relaunch, Codeblack has joined Pixability’s Inclusive Media Initiative to create more opportunities for big brands to support diverse creator communities on YouTube.
“Hollywood is experiencing a huge shift where every producer should have an AI content strategy and YouTube distribution strategy,” said Clanagan.
“We are thrilled that Codeblack has joined the Inclusive Media Initiative family, and even more thrilled to help them reinvent the way Hollywood film companies reach their audiences and monetize their content on YouTube.”