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National Football League to Host 4th Annual Madden NFL x HBCU Tournament with Finalists to Compete during Pro Bowl Games in Orlando

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Football League today announced registration is now open for the fourth annual EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 24 x HBCU Tournament, an event designed for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that have a passion for gaming and football. The tournament aims to maintain the tradition of providing students at HBCUs a chance to compete and explore the business of sports through practical learning and job shadowing experiences at the NFL Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Fla., on February 4, 2024.

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  • Students will have three paths to qualify for the HBCU Championship during the NFL Pro Bowl: Open Qualifiers, Women's Qualifiers, and HBCU Video Applications.
  • "We can't wait to give the students access to all the behind-the-scenes action at the NFL Pro Bowl Games in Orlando."
  • The highlights from the tournament will be broadcasted on the NFL YouTube channel ahead of the NFL Pro Bowl Games and Super Bowl LVIII.
  • For more information about the Madden NFL 24 x HBCU Tournament, visit https://hbcutournament.nfl.com/ .

Haven Tower Group Honored As Strategic Partner of the Year by Association of African American Financial Advisors (Quad-a)

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Haven Tower Group LLC ("Haven Tower" or "the firm") – the leading strategic communications agency for the wealth management space – announced it is the inaugural recipient of the Association of African American Financial Advisors' ("Quad-A" or the "Association") Strategic Partner of the Year award. A full-service agency with a singular focus on serving wealth management clients, Haven Tower delivers comprehensive and highly customized public relations, marketing communications and brand strategy solutions.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Haven Tower Group LLC ("Haven Tower" or "the firm") – the leading strategic communications agency for the wealth management space – announced it is the inaugural recipient of the Association of African American Financial Advisors ' ("Quad-A" or the "Association") Strategic Partner of the Year award.
  • A full-service agency with a singular focus on serving wealth management clients, Haven Tower delivers comprehensive and highly customized public relations, marketing communications and brand strategy solutions.
  • The prestigious award from Quad-A recognizes an exceptional partner that has actively championed the organization's mission of empowering Black/African American financial advisors and planners.
  • Michael Dugan, Haven Tower's President & Managing Partner, added, "We are so grateful to get recognized like this.

Operation HOPE Announces Expansion of Its Award-Winning One Million Black Businesses Initiative at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE today announced a "Commitment to Action" at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting. The commitment will expand its groundbreaking 1 Million Black Businesses Initiative (1MBB) with specific targets for college students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The news was shared at the CGI 2023 Meeting in New York City.

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  • Groundbreaking 1MBB initiative aims to bolster U.S. small business ownership by increasing access to resources such as capital, technology and mentorship
    ATLANTA, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE today announced a "Commitment to Action" at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting.
  • The commitment will expand its groundbreaking 1 Million Black Businesses Initiative (1MBB) with specific targets for college students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
  • The news was shared at the CGI 2023 Meeting in New York City.
  • A Commitment to Action—the defining feature of CGI—is a plan for addressing a significant global challenge.

Flamin' Hot® Enlists Megan Thee Stallion to Establish New Flamin' Hot University

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As homecoming season heats up, Flamin' Hot®, Frito-Lay's famous flavor with a fiery attitude, teams up with GRAMMY award-winning musician and official reigning queen of hot Megan Thee Stallion to form Flamin' Hot University. In a new online video, Megan Thee Stallion encourages students who embrace the spicy, rebellious spirit of the brand to attend the university. At the fictitious university that's motto is "Education is Hot," they can learn to "Unleash their Flamin' Hot" through short, snackable courses on food, fashion and lifestyle.

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  • In a new online video , Megan Thee Stallion encourages students who embrace the spicy, rebellious spirit of the brand to attend the university.
  • "Every piece in this collection is as spicy as Megan Thee Stallion and the Flamin' Hot snacks that inspired it," said Ehsani.
  • "I had an absolute blast bringing Flamin' Hot University to life and tapping into my love for food and fashion," Megan Thee Stallion said.
  • Exclusive Flamin' Hot University-inspired packaging of Cheetos Flamin' Hot and Doritos Flamin' Hot Nacho are also available for purchase , while supplies last.

MetLife Foundation Reaches New Milestone, Over $1 Billion in Giving

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Today, MetLife Foundation focuses on driving inclusive economic mobility and addressing the needs of underserved and underrepresented communities around the world.

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  • Today, MetLife Foundation focuses on driving inclusive economic mobility and addressing the needs of underserved and underrepresented communities around the world.
  • The work of MetLife Foundation continues to improve the financial health and well-being of individuals and families, creating positive impacts for society and communities.
  • MetLife and MetLife Foundation have proudly partnered with UNCF (United Negro College Fund) for nearly 80 years to support students attending HBCUs.
  • MetLife Foundation has awarded over $18 million for Alzheimer’s Disease research through MetLife Foundation Awards for Medical Research, leading to a greater understanding of the disease.

BCBSTX, Huston-Tillotson University announce collaboration aimed at culturally-aligned health care and improving Texas maternal, infant health outcomes

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and Huston-Tillotson University (HT), a historically Black college or university (HBCU), outlined the new Boldly B.L.U.E. program, which stands for birthing, learning, understanding & empowering, to improve Texas maternal & infant health. The program – as part of BCBSTX's expanded Special Beginnings initiative – aims to increase the number of culturally-aligned and diverse doulas, lay midwives and certified lactation consultants in Central Texas while building a maternal health research network that leverages the insights of birth workers and their clients to derive best practices and policy insights.

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  • program, which stands for birthing, learning, understanding & empowering, to improve Texas maternal & infant health.
  • The innovative collaboration between BCBSTX & HT seeks to address significant challenges to maternal health equity in Texas by increasing access to continuous birth support and creating structures and processes that infuse community voice into maternal health research.
  • "Huston-Tillotson University is beyond excited about this major collaboration between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Black Mamas ATX and Healing Hands.
  • "Given our 95-year history in Texas, we stand together with the State, community partners and thought leaders in solving the problem of poor maternal and infant health outcomes across Texas."

U.S. Dept. of Education Names PROPEL President Dr. Lisa N. Herring Strategic Advisor to the Secretary

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL Center today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has named its President, Dr. Lisa N. Herring, as Strategic Advisor to the Secretary.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL Center today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has named its President, Dr. Lisa N. Herring, as Strategic Advisor to the Secretary.
  • Herring, who officially begins her tenure with PROPEL on Monday, September 18th, will help shape the USDOE's strategy to engage state and local officials.
  • I look forward to working with her to raise the bar in education for all students," said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.
  • Propel also recently launched PROPEL Learn, a student-focused app designed to revolutionize the way HBCU students prepare for future job success.

Independent Board Member and Former Fortune 500 Global Executive, Arlene Isaacs-Lowe to be Honored with The Executive Leadership Council 2023 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced today that it will honor Arlene Isaacs-Lowe with the prestigious 2023 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award during its 2023 Annual ELC Recognition Gala on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland at 5:00 p.m. ET.

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  • The ELC is recognized as the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former CEOs, senior executives, and board members of Fortune 1000 and equivalent companies, top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders.
  • Created in honor of The ELC's founding member and first president and CEO Alvaro L. Martins, the Heritage Award recognizes an individual who has made significant lifetime contributions toward supporting the achievement of Black individuals in business.
  • "Arlene's exceptional contributions to Black business executives and her passion for driving social impact are emblematic of what it means to serve.
  • "We are proud to honor her with the 2023 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award."

HBCU Week 2023 on a Mission to Change Students' Lives with Scholarships and On-the-Spot College Acceptances

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The HBCU Week Foundation, Inc. is hosting its seventh annual HBCU Week with activities scheduled in Wilmington, Del., from September 17-24 and Atlanta, Ga., from October 5-7. HBCU Week will include a variety of events and opportunities for students to engage in the HBCU experience, understand the admissions process, potentially receive on-the-spot college acceptance and scholarships, discuss social issues impacting students of color, and connect with current HBCU students and leadership. To date, the HBCU Week Foundation has awarded more than 6,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and more than $60 million in scholarships directly from HBCUs and corporate partners.

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  • To date, the HBCU Week Foundation has awarded more than 6,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and more than $60 million in scholarships directly from HBCUs and corporate partners.
  • "HBCU Week is the week that changes lives because this type of exposure for high school seniors and middle schoolers gives them a sense of belonging they might not otherwise experience.
  • HBCU Week events are curated to help students imagine the joy and limitless possibilities of attending an HBCU."
  • This year's HBCU Week in Atlanta will focus primarily on the HBCU College Fair presented by Sallie Mae.

Sherri Shepherd To Host TMCF’s Leaders & Legends Gala

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and best-selling author Sherri Shepherd will serve as the host of the 2023 Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 36th Annual Leaders & Legends Gala taking place at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and best-selling author Sherri Shepherd will serve as the host of the 2023 Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 36th Annual Leaders & Legends Gala taking place at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
  • “We are elated to have Sherri Shepherd host our annual Leaders & Legends gala,” TMCF president & CEO Harry Williams said.
  • “Sherri has been a force in the entertainment industry for a number of years.
  • “I am looking forward to hosting Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s annual fundraising gala and being part of this inspirational evening of celebrating leaders, legends, and trailblazers who have positively impacted our society,” Shepherd said.