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National AIDS Memorial Celebrates Recent Pedro Zamora Scholars for their Community Engagement on National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day

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Friday, April 9, 2021

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San Francisco, April 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National AIDS Memorial is marking National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day by celebrating its most recent Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship recipients, highlighting their work on campus and in their communities.

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San Francisco, April 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National AIDS Memorial is marking National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day by celebrating its most recent Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship recipients, highlighting their work on campus and in their communities.
This past year, eight scholars were selected from six states across the country, each receiving $5,000 in financial scholarships.
Much like Pedro himself, this scholarship seeks to support young scholars who embody their activism work in ways inspired by their own passions, insights, originality, and conviction.
Through the AIDS Memorial Grove, AIDS Memorial Quilt, and inspiring programs, the National AIDS Memorial ensures that the story of AIDS and the AIDS movement is never forgotten and connects four decades of healing, hope, remembrance and survival, to issues faced by society today.

Lena Waithe, Hillman Grad Productions and Indeed Announce 10 Filmmakers for ‘Rising Voices’ Initiative Celebrating BIPOC Filmmakers

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

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Collaborating with Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad Productions to bring Rising Voices to life creates a meaningful impact on these filmmakers, the actors and crews they hire, and the people who watch their films.

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Collaborating with Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad Productions to bring Rising Voices to life creates a meaningful impact on these filmmakers, the actors and crews they hire, and the people who watch their films.
I am thrilled for these rising filmmakers to have their work premier at the renowned Tribeca Film Festival.
Executives from Hillman Grad Productions, Indeed, Ventureland, and PRETTYBIRD filmmakers and program mentors Calmatic, Paul Hunter and Melina Matsoukas, selected the 10 screenplays from over 850 applications.
Partnering with Hillman Grad and now Tribeca Film Festival brings instant credibility to the Rising Voices Initiative, said Indeed Group VP LaFawn Davis.

Atlantic-Pacific Processing Systems Signs Meruelo Media for Payment Processing

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Monday, March 15, 2021

APPS is providing comprehensive payment processing services and support, helping Meruelo Media deliver consistent and intuitive payment experiences to advertisers across its portfolio of media holdings.

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APPS is providing comprehensive payment processing services and support, helping Meruelo Media deliver consistent and intuitive payment experiences to advertisers across its portfolio of media holdings.
Adding Meruelo Media to the APPS family of merchants is a great honor, said SVP of Strategic Accounts Leo Daboub.
We are grateful to be able to provide Meruelo Media with marquee-level payment processing services, customizable reporting solutions, technology and pricing, added Daboub.
Meruelo Media, an affiliate of the Meruelo Group, is the largest and fastest growing minority-owned media company in California.

Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author, and Philanthropist Wes Moore to Deliver Keynote at Shift Summit

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

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Shift Summit, the student financial success event hosted by CampusLogic, today announces Wes Moore as a keynote speaker.

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Shift Summit, the student financial success event hosted by CampusLogic, today announces Wes Moore as a keynote speaker.
Each pillar of Shift Summit has been carefully curated to equip attendees with best-practice solutions and perspectives on revolutionizing the financial journey for millions of students.
Moore has authored numerous bestsellers, which include The Other Wes Moore and The Work.
Shift Summit brings together higher education experts to address the most pressing challenges facing colleges and universities today.

Robin Hood Foundation Announces No City Limits 2021 Lineup

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Monday, February 15, 2021

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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robin Hood Foundation today announced the lineup for No City Limits: Reimagining the Poverty Fight 2021 , the fifth annual national conference dedicated to actionable solutions for increasing economic mobility from poverty.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robin Hood Foundation today announced the lineup for No City Limits: Reimagining the Poverty Fight 2021 , the fifth annual national conference dedicated to actionable solutions for increasing economic mobility from poverty.
We know that 2021 will be a year of both recovery and rebuilding in which we challenge the systems and structures that make poverty so pervasive and intentional, said Wes Moore, CEO of Robin Hood.
The theme of No City Limits 2021 is Reimagining the Poverty Fight.
No City Limits 2021 speakers include:

Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Dave Rienzi & John Shulman Announce Forthcoming Launch of ZOA™ Energy Drink

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

A multi-faceted team of fitness, health and beverage industry changemakers, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Dave Rienzi and John Shulman, announced today the launch of ZOA, a new healthy energy drink set to make waves in the category.

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A multi-faceted team of fitness, health and beverage industry changemakers, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Dave Rienzi and John Shulman, announced today the launch of ZOA, a new healthy energy drink set to make waves in the category.
As a team, the four unite to bring this one-of-a-kind energy drink and positive lifestyle brand to market with high-impact distribution and retail partnerships.
ZOA is the healthy energy drink created and developed by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Dave Rienzi and John Shulman to bring more positive energy to everyday life.
John Shulman founded Juggernaut Capital Partners in 2009 where he is Managing Partner and leads its Investment Committee.

Pro MMA Fighting Superstar Jorge Masvidal Named New Brand Ambassador for Bespoke Extracts’ Hemp-Derived CBD Formulations

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

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SUNNY ISLES, Fla., Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bespoke Extracts, Inc. (OTC Pink: BSPK), producer of high quality, hemp-derived CBD products, today formally welcomed Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting superstar Jorge Masvidal as one of the Companys new brand ambassadors for its growing line of premium CBD formulations.

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SUNNY ISLES, Fla., Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bespoke Extracts, Inc. (OTC Pink: BSPK), producer of high quality, hemp-derived CBD products, today formally welcomed Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting superstar Jorge Masvidal as one of the Companys new brand ambassadors for its growing line of premium CBD formulations.
He is currently #4 in the UFC welterweight rankings and has competed for Bellator, Strikeforce, Shark Fights and World Victory Road.
In addition to becoming one of Bespoke Extracts valuable brand ambassadors and social influencers, he also has tie-ups with brands that include Reebok and Metro PCS.
Viewed through that lens, Jorge Masvidal is the ideal personification of the Bespoke brand.

CommPRO & The Museum of Public Relations to Host Free Virtual Event ‘That Said with Michael Zeldin’ Featuring Special Guest CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jim Acosta

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

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That Said with Michael Zeldin will feature a special guest CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jim Acosta.

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That Said with Michael Zeldin will feature a special guest CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jim Acosta.
Topics of discussion include:
The personal attacks that Acosta dealt with from President Trump.
Highlights from Acostas best-selling book, "The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America."
ABOUT: Michael Zeldin will host a discussion with CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jim Acosta to discuss his experience as a prominent journalist during the Trump Administration.

Robin Hood’s 8th Annual Investors Conference Sows Seeds to Diversify Asset Management

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

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There arent a lot of people on Wall Street or in the high echelons of corporate America who look like me, said Wes Moore, CEO of Robin Hood.

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There arent a lot of people on Wall Street or in the high echelons of corporate America who look like me, said Wes Moore, CEO of Robin Hood.
I wanted to identify a concrete way to help expose each of these remarkable HBCU students to a virtual, closed-door conference experience with 65 speakers representing over $5 trillion in asset management.
Robin Hoods Investors Conference is one of New York Citys premier industry events for hedge fund and asset managers and venture capitalists.
Robin Hood tracks every program with rigorous metrics, and since Robin Hoods Board of Directors covers all overhead, 100 percent of every donation goes directly to the poverty fight.

Wes Moore, National Best-Selling Author, joins United Way of the Mid-South for Virtual Town Hall

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Friday, October 16, 2020

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Way of the Mid-South is hosting our third annual Community Impact Town Hall on Friday, Oct. 16th at 11:30 a.m (CST).

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Way of the Mid-South is hosting our third annual Community Impact Town Hall on Friday, Oct. 16th at 11:30 a.m (CST).
Although this years event will be virtual, we are pleased to partner with national best-selling author and CEO of Robin Hood Foundation, Wes Moore.
United Way is a convener of funders, fighters and followers who join us in our pursuit to break the cycle of generational poverty by creating economic advancement and opportunity for all.
Wes Moores critical presentation is timely, and United Way of the Mid-South invites the public to join in considering how to transform lives and create true social impact.