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Systemic Sclerosis with Interstitial Lung Disease Fund Now Open at HealthWell Foundation

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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GERMANTOWN, Md., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, is proud to announce that it has opened a new fund to provide financial assistance to individuals living with systemic sclerosis with interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). Through the new fund, HealthWell will provide up to $9,000 in medication copayment or insurance premium assistance to eligible patients with annual household incomes up to 500 percent of the federal poverty level for the management of their condition.

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  • GERMANTOWN, Md., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, is proud to announce that it has opened a new fund to provide financial assistance to individuals living with systemic sclerosis with interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD).
  • Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the development of inflammation and/or scarring around the air sacs of the lungs.
  • To determine eligibility and apply for financial assistance, visit HealthWell's Systemic Sclerosis with Interstitial Lung Disease page.
  • Note that all new fund openings and fund re-openings occur at 11:00 a.m. Eastern (8:00 a.m. Pacific) Monday – Friday.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH STAMP HONOURS CHLOE COOLEY

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Sunday, January 29, 2023
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Although unable to escape her own bondage, Cooley's resistance helped forge a path to freedom for enslaved people in Upper Canada

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  • Although unable to escape her own bondage, Cooley's resistance helped forge a path to freedom for enslaved people in Upper Canada
    NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON, Jan. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Canada Post unveiled a new Black History Month stamp honouring Chloe Cooley, who had a profound impact on the history of enslavement in Canada.
  • Cooley was a young, Black enslaved woman who lived in Queenston, Upper Canada, in the late 18th century.
  • Among them were Sergeant Adam Vrooman, who enslaved Chloe Cooley.
  • Although history doesn't tell us what happened to Cooley after that night, witnesses recounted what they saw to Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe, an avowed abolitionist.

University of St. Thomas Partners with Minnesota School District to Enhance Teacher Prep While Bringing Innovative Methods to St. Paul School

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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SAINT PAUL, Minn., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minnesota's largest private university is partnering with the state's second-largest school district for an innovative approach to teacher preparation.

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  • SAINT PAUL, Minn., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minnesota's largest private university is partnering with the state's second-largest school district for an innovative approach to teacher preparation.
  • Officials from the University of St. Thomas and Saint Paul Public Schools today announced Maxfield Elementary School – which serves 350 pre-K-5 students – will officially become a Collaborative Learning School this fall.
  • In addition to teacher candidates from St. Thomas' School of Education assisting and learning from Maxfield teachers, university faculty members will have opportunities to conduct research alongside the teachers and students that will ultimately enhance instructional methods and other practices.
  • Officials expect the model to increase educational outcomes for the elementary students, and better inform the methods of future teachers.

National Alliance for Black Business Launch First-Ever Black Business Enterprise (BBE) Certification and Scorecard

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Black Business (NABB), co-founded by the National Business League (NBL) and National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), in partnership with the World Conference of Mayors (WCM) and the Historic Black Towns and Settlements Alliance (HBTSA) today announced the nation's first-ever Black Business Enterprise (BBE) certification and scorecard program at the WCM Black Business Breakfast and Press Conference presented by Comerica Bank.

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  • BBE Certification and Scorecard to be Piloted in Historic Black Towns, and Cities with Black Mayors, Then on National Scale, to Address the Fact That:
    ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Black Business (NABB), co-founded by the National Business League (NBL) and National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), in partnership with the World Conference of Mayors (WCM) and the Historic Black Towns and Settlements Alliance (HBTSA) today announced the nation's first-ever Black Business Enterprise (BBE) certification and scorecard program at the WCM Black Business Breakfast and Press Conference presented by Comerica Bank.
  • Minority Businesses according to a 2021 report published by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
  • The BBE certification is accompanied by the BBE scorecard, a groundbreaking digital accountability tool that will help organizations measure, publish, and improve participation and spend ratios with Black business, led by national Black business organizations.
  • The BBE certification will address the barriers to certification unique to the Black business community and engage Black-owned businesses through established Black commerce channels, which broader diversity and minority certifications have failed to do.

Mixed Chicks and RivellePro Commemorate Black History Month By Giving Back With Amazon Sales

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Black History Month, three words, and a celebration packed into one short month at the top of the new year observed for over 100 years. Since 1976 every U.S. Presidential Administration has officially recognized Black History Month as a time to celebrate monumental and historical contributions African Americans have made to United States history. Every American President has always endorsed this historic month with a theme, and 2023 is no exception, with President Joe Biden designating the theme as "Black Resistance." Resistance is a word that reflects the spirit, triumph, struggles, and milestones that Black people have encountered historically, culturally, and systemically during their long tenure as citizens of the United States.

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  • A Portion of All Mixed Chicks Sales on Amazon During Black History Month Will Benefit The Bobbi Kristina Serenity House.
  • During February 2023, RivellePro and Mixed Chicks are partnering to celebrate Black History Month through RivellePro's Amazon store, called "pricePRO," to offer 15%-20% off of all Mixed Chicks products.
  • RivellePro's Amazon store, showcasing Mixed Chicks can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/mixedchicks
    "We are proud of our partnership with Wendi, Kim and the Mixed Chicks team as we support Black History Month – as well as the Bobbi Kristina Serenity House.
  • Bobby Brown added, "The Bobbi Kristina Serenity House would like to acknowledge and give thanks to Mixed Chicks and RivellePro for giving back to our cause during Black History Month.

JSU President Hudson Recognized as a Top CEO by Mississippi Business Journal

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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has been selected as a 2023 Top CEO by the Mississippi Business Journal.

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  • has been selected as a 2023 Top CEO by the Mississippi Business Journal.
  • "I am humbled to receive this honor from the Mississippi Business Journal and to be recognized in the company of so many accomplished leaders from across the region," said Hudson.
  • Mississippi Business Journal Publisher Tami Jones said the goal was to recognize leaders from a variety of companies, large and small, where the CEO is making a difference.
  • He was also selected as a 2022 Top Minority Business Leader by the Delta Business Journal.

Why Are My Hives Not Going Away? Introducing the Chronic Urticaria Toolkit

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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If your itchy bumps and painful welts last 6 weeks or longer, this is known as chronic urticaria, or chronic hives .

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  • If your itchy bumps and painful welts last 6 weeks or longer, this is known as chronic urticaria, or chronic hives .
  • Allergy & Asthma Network has launched a new Chronic Urticaria Toolkit to raise awareness of the skin condition.
  • "The Chronic Urticaria Toolkit is a new, easy-to-use educational resource," says Lynda Mitchell, Allergy & Asthma Network interim CEO.
  • "It is intended to support patients on their journey to living well with chronic urticaria.

The Chopra Foundation and Philanthropist Robert F. Smith Launch The Soul of Leadership Initiative

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chopra Foundation today announced The Soul of Leadership, an initiative focusing on mental well-being and leadership development within the Black community. In partnership with Robert F. Smith and in collaboration with the NeverAlone movement, this initiative will focus on providing mental health services, leadership development courses targeted towards Black youth, and content to support Black entrepreneurs.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chopra Foundation today announced The Soul of Leadership, an initiative focusing on mental well-being and leadership development within the Black community.
  • In partnership with Robert F. Smith and in collaboration with the NeverAlone movement, this initiative will focus on providing mental health services, leadership development courses targeted towards Black youth, and content to support Black entrepreneurs.
  • "I am privileged to work with Robert Smith on this much-needed initiative for the empowerment of our future leaders, particularly from the Black American community," said Dr. Deepak Chopra, founder of The Chopra Foundation.
  • Starting in early 2023, The Soul of Leadership's online portal will offer a free virtual catalog of leadership development courses.

Stackwell Expands Its Investing App to Android Phones

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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BOSTON, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stackwell, the digital investment platform designed to eliminate the racial wealth gap, today announced its app is now available for download by all Android phone users in the Google Play Store. The robo-investing app, which addresses and removes the social, emotional and cultural barriers to entry resulting in underinvestment in the financial markets by the Black community, launched in September 2022 for iPhone users in the App Store. With this significant expansion, the Stackwell app is now accessible for all smartphone users with a $1 monthly subscription fee and a $10 investment minimum.

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  • The robo-investing app, which addresses and removes the social, emotional and cultural barriers to entry resulting in underinvestment in the financial markets by the Black community, launched in September 2022 for iPhone users in the App Store .
  • With this significant expansion, the Stackwell app is now accessible for all smartphone users with a $1 monthly subscription fee and a $10 investment minimum.
  • "Our release today positions us well to continue to accelerate the growth of our user base, and further expand our partner ecosystem."
  • Expansion to Android provides greater accessibility for the Black community, as data shows 66% of Black and African American households prefer Android phones.

Tishman Speyer Secures Basis Investment Group as Equity Partner on Santa Monica Collection Development

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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NEW YORK and SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tishman Speyer today announced it has secured the Basis Investment Group (BIG) as an equity partner in the Santa Monica Collection, its portfolio consisting of eight development sites across nearly 3.1 acres in Downtown Santa Monica, CA.

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  • BIG, one of the U.S.'s only African American, Female Majority-owned and -led CRE and Multifamily Investment and Lending Platforms, Takes 11% Stake in Tishman Speyer's First Los Angeles-Region Residential Development
    NEW YORK and SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tishman Speyer today announced it has secured the Basis Investment Group (BIG) as an equity partner in the Santa Monica Collection, its portfolio consisting of eight development sites across nearly 3.1 acres in Downtown Santa Monica, CA.
  • The Santa Monica Collection will address an acute need for more modern, high-quality rental housing at multiple price points in Downtown Santa Monica, a neighborhood known for its vibrancy, attractive outdoor lifestyle and proximity to innovation job centers.
  • "We are pleased to be partnering with Basis Investment Group to cultivate a thriving mixed-use community in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica," said Tishman Speyer CEO Rob Speyer.
  • "Inclusive capital matters and we are excited to partner with Tishman Speyer in their commitment to providing investment opportunities in large scale development projects for MWBE capital providers like Basis," said Tammy K. Jones, CEO and Founder of Basis Investment Group (BIG).