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HANG MEDIA PARTNERSHIP WITH TOYOTA TARGETS NICHE SEGMENTS, GENERATES WIDE AUDIENCE

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota and HANG, the leading direct-to-consumer fan platform, are deploying innovative media approaches this sports season that are driving audience levels higher than television, with deeper data insights and engagement. To introduce its first-ever Grand Highlander SUV to targeted Black and Indian expat consumers, Toyota and its agencies, Burrell and InterTrend, have leveraged HANG's unique second-screen experiences to power deep engagement across more than 1 million views during the Toyota HBCU NY Classic football game in September, and October's India-Pakistan Cricket World Cup match. They will be teaming up again for the Cricket World Cup Finals on November 19.

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  • They will be teaming up again for the Cricket World Cup Finals on November 19.
  • "Toyota and HANG are a natural fit," said William Moore, VP/Media Director with Burrell Communications Group.
  • "HANG watch parties create a comfortable space for the whole family to enjoy an amazing experience – just like the first-ever Grand Highlander does.
  • So we've been delighted to partner with Toyota to help spread the love."

Mercedes-Benz USA Partners with Eastside Golf to Increase Access and Equity in the Sport

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced a partnership with lifestyle golf brand Eastside Golf to increase access and opportunities to play, learn and grow the sport.

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  • Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced a partnership with lifestyle golf brand Eastside Golf to increase access and opportunities to play, learn and grow the sport.
  • Our partnership with Eastside Golf reflects this mission and aligns with our long-standing support of golf programs around the globe.
  • MBUSA executives joined Eastside Golf Founders, Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper, to discuss their shared goal of increasing equitable access to the sport.
  • Planned moments include the launch of the Eastside Golf National Championship tournament, expanded Community Golf Day events and more.

Prologis Contributes $3 Million to Morehouse College to Support the Growth of Diversity in the Commercial Real Estate Industry

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morehouse College, the nation's only historically Black liberal arts institution dedicated to educating and developing men, has received a $3 million gift from Prologis, the global leader in logistics real estate, to create an endowed fund that will expand opportunities for students of color to study real estate and prepare for lucrative careers with top firms in the industry. The Prologis Endowment will help to support academic programs and research launched by the new Morehouse Real Estate Institute.

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  • The Prologis Endowment will help to support academic programs and research launched by the new Morehouse Real Estate Institute.
  • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 10 percent of real estate professionals are Black and 82 percent are White.
  • "We are excited to partner with Morehouse College in the creation of its Real Estate Institute," said Hamid R. Moghadam, Prologis co-founder, chairman and CEO.
  • "This partnership with Prologis is an important step toward improving diversity in commercial real estate ownership and leadership.

HANG MEDIA ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH TOYOTA TO OFFER A GRAND NEW AND CONNECTED WAY TO WATCH THE HBCU NY CLASSIC FROM METLIFE STADIUM

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota, whose first‐ever 2024 Grand Highlander SUV touts "the best views from every row," will be offering fans the best viewing experience when Morehouse College faces Albany State University in the 2nd annual HBCU NY Classic football game at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, September 16th. Teaming with HANG, the leading fan‐athlete community, Toyota will be hosting a virtual watch party in which fans will mingle with athletes and celebrities in a video chat room while watching the action on TV. Howard University Class of '22 graduate and multiple Emmy nominee Anthony Anderson, and Morehouse alums Isaac Keys, the actor and former NFL star and Edwin Moses, the renowned track and field champion, will watch from a Toyota suite at the game.

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  • Anderson will be flipping the coin at the start of the game, which Toyota is sponsoring for the second straight year.
  • Isaac Keys— an ex‐linebacker who appreciates every inch of extra space—will be showcasing the roomier‐than‐ever 2024 Grand Highlander at Toyota's pre‐game YardFest at MetLife.
  • "Toyota and HANG are a natural fit," said William Moore, VP/Media Director with Burrell Communications Group.
  • "HANG watch parties create a comfortable space for the whole family to enjoy an amazing experience—just like the new Grand Highlander does.

NEDSHA to Sponsor Al's Pals New Teacher Training for Regional Educators

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Sunday, August 6, 2023
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MONROE, La., Aug. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) is set to sponsor the Al's Pals New Teacher Training for more than 30 regional educators in the Morehouse Community Involvement Organization (MCIO) Head Starts, Ink Head Starts, Tallulah Elementary School, Tallulah Head Starts, Monroe City Schools, and Pinebelt Head Starts. NEDHSA contracted Teaching Strategies, Inc. from Charleston, South Carolina, to train the participants by examining how social-emotional learning can impact overall development and support positive child outcomes. The training is set for Tuesday, August 8, at NEDHSA's Department of Developmental Disabilities facility at 2324 Armand Connector Drive in Monroe.

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  • Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) is set to sponsor the Al's Pals New Teacher Training for more than 30 regional educators in the Morehouse Community Involvement Organization (MCIO) Head Starts, Ink Head Starts, Tallulah Elementary School, Tallulah Head Starts, Monroe City Schools, and Pinebelt Head Starts.
  • The training is set for Tuesday, August 8, at NEDHSA's Department of Developmental Disabilities facility at 2324 Armand Connector Drive in Monroe.
  • MONROE, La., Aug. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) is set to sponsor the Al's Pals New Teacher Training for more than 30 regional educators in the Morehouse Community Involvement Organization (MCIO) Head Starts, Ink Head Starts, Tallulah Elementary School, Tallulah Head Starts, Monroe City Schools, and Pinebelt Head Starts.
  • The training is set for Tuesday, August 8, at NEDHSA's Department of Developmental Disabilities facility at 2324 Armand Connector Drive in Monroe.

UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation Announces Board Leadership Transition

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees have announced new leadership.

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  • PITTSBURGH, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees have announced new leadership.
  • Vanessa Morehouse, who has been a board member for more than 11 years, will now assume the role of Foundation Chair.
  • Morehouse will not only serve as the Foundation Chair, but will continue her service on the Foundation's Executive, Finance and Investment, Nominating and Marketing Committees, and as a member of the Board of Trustees at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
  • For more information on UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation, visit www.givetochildrens.org .

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, David M. Williams, MD, as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the field of Epidemiology

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, David M. Williams, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the field of Epidemiology.

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  • ATLANTA, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, David M. Williams, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the field of Epidemiology.
  • Dr. Williams pursued higher education at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Mexico where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
  • Board-certified in family practice, Dr. Williams currently works at Southside Medical Center where he has served as the President and CEO of Southside Medical Center since 1997.
  • He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Spelman College Celebrates the Inauguration of 11th President Dr. Helene D. Gayle

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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ATLANTA, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spelman College formally installed Helene D. Gayle, M.D., MPH, as its 11th President at the investiture ceremony held today, April 28, at the Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel.

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  • ATLANTA, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spelman College formally installed Helene D. Gayle, M.D., MPH, as its 11th President at the investiture ceremony held today, April 28, at the Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel.
  • Guest speakers included: Mary Schmidt Campbell, 10th president of Spelman College; David A. Thomas, president of Morehouse College; Sian Beilock, president of Barnard College; Charlayne Hunter-Gault, American Civil Rights activist and journalist; and Sylvia Mathews Burwell, president of American University.
  • Dr. Gayle began serving as the 11th president of Spelman College on July 1, 2022, following an extensive national search led by the Board of Trustees.
  • For more information about the inauguration of Dr. Helene D. Gayle, or to watch the video broadcast, please visit www.spelman.edu/inauguration.

INROADS ANNUAL BENEFIT GALA TO BE HOSTED BY SYMONE SANDERS-TOWNSEND OF MSNBC

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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She is the host of “Symone” on MSNBC and MSNBC on Peacock.

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  • She is the host of “Symone” on MSNBC and MSNBC on Peacock.
  • The Benefit Gala will present various awards to INROADS alumni and trailblazers who exemplify the INROADS mission in their life and work.
  • INROADS is proud to have the support of Procter & Gamble, the presenting partner for this year’s Benefit Gala.
  • To learn more about the Benefit Gala and how you can support or register, visit https://inroads.org/BenefitGala/ .

The Athlete's Foot Welcomes Cam Kirk to The Impact Council

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The specialty footwear and lifestyle chain, The Athlete's Foot (TAF) is proud to announce the addition of renowned Atlanta photographer, and Cam Kirk Studios founder Cam Kirk to its Impact Council. The proud Morehouse college alum joins fellow thought leaders in the education, sports, fashion, arts, social justice, inclusion, and diversity sectors. The mission of the council is to uplift neighborhoods by cultivating and sponsoring programs such as recreational sports leagues, playgrounds, college scholarships, clothing, and food drives that directly impact underserved communities.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The specialty footwear and lifestyle chain, The Athlete's Foot (TAF) is proud to announce the addition of renowned Atlanta photographer, and Cam Kirk Studios founder Cam Kirk to its Impact Council .
  • Matthew Lafone, President, and GM of Americas (TAF) shares "We are honored to announce the addition of Cam Kirk to The Impact Council.
  • Cam Kirk, Founder of Cam Kirk Studios, The Collective Gallery, and The Cam Kirk Foundation shares "I'm excited to join the Impact Council and work alongside a stellar roster of individuals who are at the forefront of creating change at the community level.
  • The Athlete's Foot and The Impact Council hope to accomplish their shared goal of leveling the playing field for communities in need of assistance.