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“A Mind Is…”® New York Gala to Celebrate UNCF’s 80th Anniversary

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水曜日, 2月 28, 2024
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New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
  • The New York “A Mind Is…”® Gala will recognize outstanding partners who help the organization effectuate this mission.
  • Proceeds from the gala will support UNCF-member HBCUs and college students from across New York and the United States.
  • Events like our ‘A Mind Is…’ New York Gala help us do just that,” said Lomax.

3rd Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball to Support UNCF and Edward Waters University

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木曜日, 2月 22, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, FL, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host its 3rd annual Jacksonville Mayor’s Masked Ball on Friday March 22, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, FL, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host its 3rd annual Jacksonville Mayor’s Masked Ball on Friday March 22, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront.
  • UNCF is proud to call Edward Waters University one of 37 member institutions it supports.
  • Edward Waters University is distinctively the state of Florida’s first independent institution of higher learning as well as Florida’s first institution established for the education of African Americans.
  • Cleve Warren will receive the UNCF Champion of Education award for his steadfast commitment to education and unwavering support of UNCF and Edward Waters University.

Spelman College led team awarded a $14 Million National Science Foundation grant focused on transforming the research enterprise

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水曜日, 2月 21, 2024
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NSF announced a $20 million investment across eight institutions through its GRANTED initiative, transforming research support access.

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  • NSF announced a $20 million investment across eight institutions through its GRANTED initiative, transforming research support access.
  • Many of the initiatives previously funded by NSF GRANTED have had a transformative impact, particularly for emerging research and minority-serving institutions.
  • "This $20 million investment through NSF's GRANTED initiative reflects our commitment to breaking down barriers in research access.
  • That’s why I partnered with Spelman College and the National Science Foundation to deliver a $14 million investment in the Atlanta University Center to expand its world-class research capabilities.

OneLegacy’s Community Wellness Event and Panel Inspired Hundreds of South LA Participants to Become Their Own Health Advocates

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水曜日, 3月 6, 2024
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Hundreds of local residents visited the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza this past Saturday to attend OneLegacy’s Connecting the Dots: Hip Hop & Health Community Event and Panel.

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  • Hundreds of local residents visited the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza this past Saturday to attend OneLegacy’s Connecting the Dots: Hip Hop & Health Community Event and Panel.
  • The event also included free haircuts, manicures, yoga and wellness sessions, COVID-19 tests, and fresh produce, followed by a health panel.
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    The panel was moderated by impact Producer, Artepreneur, and HBCU graduate Maleena Lawrence and featured California Black Health Network’s Executive Director, Rhonda Smith, who shared vital information about African Americans and health.
  • Snow also participated in the panel, sharing their personal experiences with healthcare and promoting health advocacy among African Americans.

University of Phoenix Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony celebrates graduates, features keynote speaker and alumna, Dr. Mautra Jones

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火曜日, 3月 5, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305058049/en/
    Mautra Staley Jones, Ed.D., delivers the keynote address at University of Phoenix's spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Chase Field.
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    Attendees were welcomed by University of Phoenix Provost and Chief Academic Officer John Woods, Ph.D., and keynote speaker and alumna, Mautra Staley Jones, Ed.D., President of Oklahoma City Community College , and by University faculty and staff.
  • The students who earned their degrees during the ceremony join a community of more than one million University of Phoenix alumni.
  • The next in-person commencement ceremony for University of Phoenix is scheduled to take place in Detroit, Michigan, in June.

Student Freedom Initiative and Clearloop Are Proud to Support HBCUs Receiving Monetary Awards through the Department of Energy’s Clean Energy Education Prize

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月曜日, 3月 4, 2024
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SFI has partnered with Clearloop to provide economic, health and environmental benefits of clean energy to several of the HBCUs and the communities surrounding the campuses.

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  • SFI has partnered with Clearloop to provide economic, health and environmental benefits of clean energy to several of the HBCUs and the communities surrounding the campuses.
  • SFI and Clearloop provided guidance and helped steer several HBCUs through the process to apply for the Clean Energy Education Prize.
  • “SFI is honored to partner with Clearloop and selected HBCUs on the worldwide challenge of clean energy.
  • “Clearloop, noted experts in the field of clean energy, offer the expertise and commitment needed to make this happen.

OneLegacy Inspires Hollywood to Host Community Wellness Event Featuring Celebrity Guests and Hip Hop Legend, Freeway to Close Black History Month and Kickoff National Kidney Month

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火曜日, 2月 27, 2024
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The star-studded community event will feature Hip Hop legend and kidney transplant recipient, Leslie Pridgen, as well as celebrity TV and radio host, Nicole Richardson, better known as Nikki Rich and writer, comedian, and filmmaker, J.

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  • The star-studded community event will feature Hip Hop legend and kidney transplant recipient, Leslie Pridgen, as well as celebrity TV and radio host, Nicole Richardson, better known as Nikki Rich and writer, comedian, and filmmaker, J.
  • Sports, Lifestyle in Culture (SLiC) is an official partner of the event.
  • The media brand under the SLiC umbrella, Black Hollywood Live, will cover the event, amplifying the culture and narrative of the impactful initiative on all available social and streaming platforms.
  • Nicole Richardson of the Nikki Rich Show, a TV/radio host and Oprah Winfrey Network Ambassador, recently received a lifesaving kidney transplant.

FedEx Continues Pledge to HBCUs with Announcement of Third Student Ambassador Cohort

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水曜日, 2月 21, 2024
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Today, FedEx, the world's largest express transportation company, announced the third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program.

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  • Today, FedEx, the world's largest express transportation company, announced the third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program.
  • Students from eight HBCUs will gain exposure to FedEx leadership, team members, and unique learning experiences that help build leadership and career-ready skills.
  • New participants were selected from the following eight HBCUs, most of which are regionally located in close proximity to a FedEx operating or distribution facility.
  • The proximity allows students from within these communities more opportunities to engage with Team FedEx and learn about the business.

McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund Unveils 2024 Initiatives to Advance Women's Professional Development and Increase Diversity in the Wine & Spirits Industry and Hospitality

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金曜日, 3月 8, 2024
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NAPA VALLEY, Calif., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund, the philanthropic arm of their renowned wine company dedicated to advancement of women in the wine industry and beyond, is proud to announce its ambitious initiatives for 2024. Rooted in the core values of professional development, mentorship, and academic pipeline enhancement, these initiatives represent a significant step forward in fostering a more equitable and representative wine community. Since 2019, the SHE CAN Fund has empowered underrepresented individuals and communities to pursue and succeed in wine-related careers. This year's applications will launch on April 15th and remain open until May 31st, accessible through the SHE CAN Fund website. Awards will be granted in June.

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  • Since 2019, the SHE CAN Fund has empowered underrepresented individuals and communities to pursue and succeed in wine-related careers.
  • This year's applications will launch on April 15th and remain open until May 31st, accessible through the SHE CAN Fund website .
  • "The SHE CAN Fund initiatives underscore our unwavering commitment to creating pathways for diverse talent to thrive in the wine industry.
  • The McBride Sisters' SHE CAN Fund remains committed to its mission of evolving the industry from within and looks forward to the transformative impact of its 2024 initiatives.

EASTSIDE GOLF AND THE PGA TOUR COLLABORATE TO REACH NEW FANS AND PLAYERS

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水曜日, 3月 6, 2024
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Now in its second year, Eastside Golf will host Community Golf Days in four cities across the United States, timed to key FedExCup events on the PGA TOUR schedule.

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  • Now in its second year, Eastside Golf will host Community Golf Days in four cities across the United States, timed to key FedExCup events on the PGA TOUR schedule.
  • The first Eastside Golf Community Golf Day event kicked off in Jacksonville on Friday, February 23, at Brentwood Golf Course.
  • Kenyatta Ramsey, Vice President, Player Development at PGA TOUR, said: "Eastside Golf is using fashion to change the cultural conversation around golf.
  • Lee Smith, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship, said: "We are thrilled to have hosted Jacksonville's first Eastside Golf Community Golf Day.