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Grammy Award-Winning Singer Fantasia Barrino Taylor Among Honorees at 10th Anniversary UNCF Charlotte Mayor’s Masked Ball, Raising More Than $1.4M to Support HBCUs

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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We had over 60 sponsors and 1,050 guests who joined us for an evening of celebration, fundraising and partying with a purpose.

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  • We had over 60 sponsors and 1,050 guests who joined us for an evening of celebration, fundraising and partying with a purpose.
  • This year sneakers were highly encouraged, and at least 75% of guests wore sneakers and thanked us for making it an option.
  • It was a special night enjoyed by all,” said Tiffany Jones, area development director, North Carolina Area Office, UNCF.
  • The Cockrell’s and the Gantt’s were in the room to see their scholarship recipients and were able to meet them and take pictures.

Eastside Golf Teams Up with Mercedes-Benz USA to Launch Capsule Collection and Activations to Increase Inclusivity in the Sport

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Brands will support local community golf, spotlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and golf, and release a co-branded women's capsule collection to celebrate women in the game.

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  • Brands will support local community golf, spotlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and golf, and release a co-branded women's capsule collection to celebrate women in the game.
  • The initiatives are part of the multi-year partnership between Eastside Golf and Mercedes-Benz to address access and equity issues in golf.
  • Eastside Golf has transformed public perceptions of golf through its apparel line which has been embraced by golf professionals, celebrities, fashion influencers, and professional athletes alike.
  • Eastside Golf is deeply committed to supporting and spotlighting HBCU golf through events and partnerships and has donated a cumulative $150K to support the Morehouse College golf team.

Cardinal Mays Advisors & Associates Launches Boutique Financial Planning Firm in the Metropolitan Atlanta Area

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Mays Advisors & Associates proudly announces the grand inauguration of its holistic financial planning firm in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia. With a mission to deliver tailored financial strategies to individuals, families, businesses and medical professionals, Cardinal Mays Advisors & Associates is committed to redefining financial planning standards in the industry.

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  • ATLANTA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Mays Advisors & Associates proudly announces the grand inauguration of its holistic financial planning firm in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia.
  • With a mission to deliver tailored financial strategies to individuals, families, businesses and medical professionals, Cardinal Mays Advisors & Associates is committed to redefining financial planning standards in the industry.
  • Strategically positioned within the bustling metropolitan area, Cardinal Mays Advisors & Associates welcomes clients at two prime locations.
  • Ponton, Co-Founder and Director of Financial Planning of Cardinal Mays Advisors & Associates, echoed Campbell's sentiments, emphasizing the firm's commitment to personalized service and expertise.

Dow Jones and Columbia Journalism School Announce London Expansion of HBCU Media Collective

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and Columbia Journalism School today announced the expansion of the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Media Collective. Now in its second year, the HBCU Media Collective has added an international component to boost students' awareness of global opportunities while enhancing newsroom diversity and promoting financial literacy for participating students.

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  • NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and Columbia Journalism School today announced the expansion of the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Media Collective.
  • "Our continued partnership with Dow Jones offers a dynamic, transformative opportunity to a second cohort of students," said Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean of the Columbia Journalism School.
  • "The expansion of the HBCU Media Collective underscores the shared commitment we have with Columbia in developing bespoke learning opportunities to identify and mentor the next generation of aspiring journalists," said Brent Jones, SVP of Training, Culture & Community at Dow Jones.
  • The HBCU Media Collective is one of many opportunities Dow Jones offers to encourage careers in financial journalism and as part of its commitment to building an even stronger workplace culture.

Sam Ponzo Inducted as Member of the Executive Leadership Council

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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WILMINGTON, Del., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that Sam Ponzo, Vice President and General Manager, DuPont Industrial Solutions, has been inducted as a member of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC). The ELC is a global organization, comprised of current and former Black CEOs, Board Members and other senior executives, that works to open channels of opportunity for the development of Black executives to positively impact business and communities. The ELC held its induction ceremony at its annual meeting last week in Las Vegas.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that Sam Ponzo, Vice President and General Manager, DuPont Industrial Solutions, has been inducted as a member of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC).
  • "I am deeply honored to be inducted as a member of the ELC," said Ponzo.
  • In his current role at DuPont, Ponzo leads a business serving diverse markets including industrial, flexographic and digital printing, healthcare, aerospace and automotive.
  • "Sam is an inspirational leader whose meaningful contributions to DuPont are felt every day," said Jon Kemp, President, DuPont Electronics & Industrial.

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

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Wednesday, February 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.

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

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Wednesday, March 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.

Visionary Development Consulting & IKEA U.S. Launch "Secure The Bag" HBCU Tour for Detroit Youth

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sharitta Marshall, founder of Visionary Development Consulting, is on a mission to revolutionize the world of higher education. She is the creative architect of a groundbreaking partnership: the "Secure the Bag" HBCU Tour, in collaboration with Money Matters for Youth and IKEA U.S., the renowned leader in affordable lifestyle living. A longtime supporter of Money Matters, the financial literacy program for Detroit children, Marshall realized the untapped potential of linking arms with IKEA U.S, who wanted to showcase the impact of HBCUs and ways to manage an affordable lifestyle for young adults. A fervent believer in the transformative power of the on-campus residential experience, Marshall recognized the opportunity to center and amplify this unique facet of the HBCU experience.

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  • Visionary Development Consulting collaborates with IKEA U.S. and Money Matters for Youth to launch the 'Secure The Bag' HBCU Tour, a groundbreaking initiative supporting Detroit's future college students.
  • PHOENIX, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sharitta Marshall, founder of Visionary Development Consulting , is on a mission to revolutionize the world of higher education.
  • She is the creative architect of a groundbreaking partnership: the "Secure the Bag" HBCU Tour, in collaboration with Money Matters for Youth and IKEA U.S., the renowned leader in affordable lifestyle living.
  • The "Secure the Bag'" HBCU tour, named in collaboration with IKEA, aims to empower young investors with financial education and tangible life skills.

ROLLINS, INC. ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL) ("Rollins" or the "Company"), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, today announced that Dale Jones has been nominated by the Board of Directors (the "Board") for election to the Board at the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting").

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  • Mr. Jones is currently the CEO of MagnaVista Partners, which specializes in leadership development consulting with extensive global and domestic experience.
  • Mr. Nix joined the Rollins, Inc. Board in 2020 and has served as Lead Director since 2021.
  • Following the annual meeting, the Board will select a new Lead Director to replace Mr. Nix.
  • He brings a tremendous amount of governance and business expertise to Rollins, and I look forward to working with him," said Mr. Rollins.

New $2.5 Million Morehouse College "Finishing Well" Scholarship Established by Philanthropists Yolanda and Dale Jones to Assist Scholars with Financial Needs

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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The gift to Morehouse was inspired in part by the financial challenges that Jones and his twin brother faced as first-generation college students 42 years ago.

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  • The gift to Morehouse was inspired in part by the financial challenges that Jones and his twin brother faced as first-generation college students 42 years ago.
  • He also became permanently disabled while we were in school," said Jones, a Trustee Emeritus at Morehouse College.
  • The Yolanda and Dale Jones Family Endowed Scholarship Fund will provide a safety net of financial support to help juniors and seniors reach graduation.
  • "We are pleased to establish the Yolanda and Dale Jones Family Endowed Scholarship Fund of $2.5 million to help students finish well," Jones said.