Historically black colleges and universities

Innovative New Media and Tree3 Partner to Advance NIL Collective Marketing

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative New Media (INM), a strategic marketing company transforming the NIL industry, is excited to announce their partnership with Tree3 .

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative New Media (INM), a strategic marketing company transforming the NIL industry, is excited to announce their partnership with Tree3 .
  • "Tree3 is excited to partner with INM to bring marketplace functionality to NIL collectives," said Matt Leinart of Tree3.
  • Innovative New Media complements the work of Tree3 by making it possible for these products to be marketed by athletes and by driving more traffic to the storefront.
  • "Our team at Knight Society is excited to be working with Innovative New Media and Tree3," said Knight Society's founder and CEO Geo Baker.

Groundbreaking Initiative--AEC Unites--Launched to Increase Black Participation in the AEC Industry

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today national leaders in architecture, engineering and construction are launching AEC Unites to inspire, promote and spur equity and inclusion in the AEC industry for Black talent and Black-owned businesses. Historically, Blacks have been severely underrepresented in AEC, which employs over 13 million workers—9% of the U.S. workforce. In 2022, Black workers held only 7% of all AEC jobs even though they represented 13% of all workers. By contrast, White workers comprise 77% of the workforce yet hold 87% of all construction jobs and 83% of all architecture and engineering jobs.

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  • In 2022, Black workers held only 7% of all AEC job s even though they represented 13% of all workers.
  • As a nonprofit membership organization, AEC Unites seeks to increase intentional opportunities for Black talent and Black-owned businesses in all facets of the AEC industry.
  • Moved to action, she enlisted industry leaders as her co-founders and is serving as AEC Unites board chair and president.
  • Building a more inclusive and just AEC industry for Black businesses, professionals and talent is a long-term endeavor.

SEC Spotlights Due Diligence During World Investor Week 2023

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - October 2, 2023) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it will highlight the importance of investor education and protection during World Investor Week (WIW) 2023 , which takes place October 2-8.

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - October 2, 2023) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it will highlight the importance of investor education and protection during World Investor Week (WIW) 2023 , which takes place October 2-8.
  • Together with these organizations, the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) issued a joint Investor Bulletin today to promote WIW's key initiatives.
  • “Investor protection is at the heart of everything we do at the Securities and Exchange Commission, and World Investor Week provides an important opportunity to advance our mission,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
  • To learn more about the SEC’s outreach activities and to get involved with WIW, visit the SEC's World Investor Week page.

Denny's Awards Outstanding Students with Inaugural Stipend Through Its Hungry for Education™ Scholarship Program

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny’s (NASDAQ: DENN), America’s Diner, announces two recipients of the inaugural Denny’s x Getty Images Hungry for Education Stipend.

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  • Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny’s (NASDAQ: DENN), America’s Diner, announces two recipients of the inaugural Denny’s x Getty Images Hungry for Education Stipend.
  • Students from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU) have each received $1,250 stipends, recognizing their passion for preserving their HBCU’s history.
  • The scholars are:
    Rejoice Adekoya, a sophomore nursing major at Prairie View A&M University (Prairie View, Texas) from Lagos, Nigeria.
  • In partnership with the Getty Family and Stand Together, the program commits $500,000 towards the digitization of HBCU photographic archives.

Boyz II Men to Headline the 2023 Executive Leadership Council Annual Recognition Gala in Celebration of Black Business Excellence

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced today that 14-time nominated and four-time Grammy award-winning artists Boyz II Men will headline the 2023 Executive Leadership Council Annual Recognition Gala recognizing Black excellence in business and academia. The awards celebration will be hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and will take place on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 at 6:00 ET, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.

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  • Ariel Investments CEO and Starbucks chairwoman Mellody Hobson to be honored with the 2023 ELC Achievement Award.
  • Independent Board Member and Former Fortune 500 Global Executive, Arlene Isaacs-Lowe will receive the 2023 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award.
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced today that 14-time nominated and four-time Grammy award-winning artists Boyz II Men will headline the 2023 Executive Leadership Council Annual Recognition Gala recognizing Black excellence in business and academia.
  • Additionally, it hosts a convening of corporate CEOs to discuss the issues that are most impacting Black executives in Corporate America.

The Black Footwear Forum Inspires 600+ Black Creatives and Sets New Industry Standards at Fourth Annual Event

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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DETROIT, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly expected Black Footwear Forum came to a close on September 24th in Detroit, MI with outstanding success. Attendees of the free event left feeling inspired and buzzing with excitement from presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

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  • Attendees of the free event left feeling inspired and buzzing with excitement from presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
  • "I am extremely proud of the overwhelming success of BFF," said PLC's forward thinking president and founder Dr. D'Wayne Edwards.
  • "This year's event served as a catalyst for innovation, fostering meaningful conversations and inspiring attendees to think differently.
  • I believe the knowledge gained and connections made will have a lasting impact on the industry."

Getty Images Renewed as Official Photographic Partner of Major League Baseball

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today announced a renewed partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) that sees Getty Images continue as an Official Photographic Partner of MLB.

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  • A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on the image or link below:
    NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today announced a renewed partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) that sees Getty Images continue as an Official Photographic Partner of MLB.
  • As an Official Photographic Partner, Getty Images’ award-winning sport photographers and editors will deliver high-quality imagery from every MLB regular season game and dozens more Playoff and World Series games, all to be distributed exclusively on gettyimages.com.
  • To further build on the long-standing relationship, Getty Images and MLB are partnering to increase representation, diversity and inclusion within the industry and the content used by the world’s media, clients, partners and licensees.
  • Along with MLB, Getty Images is an official photographer or photographic partner to over 120 of the world’s leading sports governing bodies, leagues, and clubs, including the PGA TOUR, FIFA, the International Olympic Committee, International Cricket Council, UEFA, National Hockey League, NASCAR, PGA of America, National Basketball Association and Manchester United.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Bracane engage mothers, pregnant women, providers across Texas to capture community voices in maternal, infant health initiative

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health equity researchers at Bracane have begun hosting listening sessions to include community voices and experiences into Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas' (BCBSTX) expanded Special Beginnings® initiative aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes across the state.

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health equity researchers at Bracane have begun hosting listening sessions to include community voices and experiences into Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas ' (BCBSTX) expanded Special Beginnings® initiative aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes across the state.
  • Bracane's in-person and virtual listening sessions will continue into the fall and are engaging mothers of all backgrounds and experiences, including pregnant women.
  • As well, Bracane is also conducting focus groups with health care providers as part of BCBSTX's work to identify ways to reduce maternal morbidities, mortalities and health disparities.
  • Upcoming sessions are scheduled for:
    "I started Bracane as a way to reduce barriers and increase access to health care.

DOE Awards Smartville $10M for Long Duration, Second-Life Energy Storage Projects, Providing Energy Reliability to HBCUs Among Others

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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SAN DIEGO,  Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartville Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) battery-repurposing innovator, has been awarded $10 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) as part of a $325 million investment to develop long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies. Smartville will lead one of 15 projects that will provide real-world benefits to local power systems, mitigate risks associated with disruptions to the grid and help communities develop reliable and affordable energy systems.

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  • - California Rep. Mike Levin
    Smartville will deploy its Smartville 360™ energy storage systems (ESS) in six locations across four states.
  • The Smartville 360 systems will use repurposed EV battery packs sourced domestically in the U.S. from retired electric vehicles.
  • "Recycled batteries from electric vehicles are the most sustainable and environmentally friendly form of battery energy storage.
  • "Smartville's energy storage technologies and cutting-edge methods to repurpose EV batteries are helping underserved communities develop affordable energy systems," said California Rep. Mike Levin.

Fifth HBCU Symposium to Explore Activism, Literacy, and Rhetoric

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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The fifth Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Symposium on Rhetoric & Composition will take place in-person on October 5-6, 2023, at Jackson State University (JSU).

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  • The fifth Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Symposium on Rhetoric & Composition will take place in-person on October 5-6, 2023, at Jackson State University (JSU).
  • The symposium , which focuses on excellence in English composition and rhetoric, acts as a think tank where every two years writing instructors from historically Black colleges and universities gather to discuss strategies that support student engagement, scholarship, and success.
  • Wonderful Faison, director of the Richard Wright Center for Writing, Rhetoric, and Research at JSU.
  • Martin's initiated the symposium partnership in 2014 to facilitate collaboration among HBCU scholars.