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Lavior, a Leader in Rapid Healing Diabetic Wound Care, is Now Available at Walmart Nationwide, Endorsed by The American Diabetes Association

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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MIAMI, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lavior, the company exclusively offering comprehensive over-the-counter diabetic wound and skin treatments, announces its Diabetic Hydrogel Wound Dressing and Diabetic First Aid Gel plant-based creams are now at Walmart nationwide. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has endorsed the Diabetic Wound Gel with its Better Choices for Life mark for their efficacy, evidence-based research and ability to manage complications of diabetes in the initial stages.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lavior , the company exclusively offering comprehensive over-the-counter diabetic wound and skin treatments, announces its Diabetic Hydrogel Wound Dressing and Diabetic First Aid Gel plant-based creams are now at Walmart nationwide.
  • The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has endorsed the Diabetic Wound Gel with its Better Choices for Life mark for their efficacy, evidence-based research and ability to manage complications of diabetes in the initial stages.
  • "As experts in rapid-healing diabetic wound care, we offer a practical solution for at-home diabetic care," said Gilad.
  • "As experts in rapid-healing diabetic wound care, we offer a practical solution for at-home diabetic care," said Gilad.

T.D. Jakes Real Estate Ventures Partners with New Urban Development to Address Housing Crisis in South Florida

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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MIAMI, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- T.D. Jakes Real Estate Ventures, LLC (TDJREV), a real estate company leading the creation of healthy and sustainable communities in a global marketplace, today announced a partnership with New Urban Development, Miami's largest Black-owned real estate developer, to build two affordable housing developments in Hallandale Beach, Fla., and Miami Gardens, Fla. The strategic partnership signifies a concerted effort to provide affordable housing for in-need areas of South Florida while also helping to revitalize and stabilize the communities. This project is the continuation of Chairman T.D. Jakes' push to create affordable, accessible housing nationwide for those who need it most.

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  • Jakes Real Estate Ventures, LLC (TDJREV) , a real estate company leading the creation of healthy and sustainable communities in a global marketplace, today announced a partnership with New Urban Development , Miami's largest Black-owned real estate developer, to build two affordable housing developments in Hallandale Beach, Fla., and Miami Gardens, Fla.
  • The strategic partnership signifies a concerted effort to provide affordable housing for in-need areas of South Florida while also helping to revitalize and stabilize the communities.
  • As Miami's largest Black-owned real estate developer and real estate development affiliate of The Urban League of Greater Miami, New Urban Development has been revitalizing neighborhoods in South Florida for nearly two decades.
  • Jakes Real Estate Ventures and New Urban Development to Miami-Dade County," said Oliver G. Gilbert, III, chairman of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners.

UrbanGeekz Unveils Inaugural UrbanGeekz 50 to Showcase Gamechangers in Tech, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Machine learning, Editorial, Black, Digital media, Senior, BIPOC, Entrepreneurship, Multimedia, Black and Brown!, MHR, Construction management, Diversity, VCS, Community Builders Group, Fintech, Management, Video game, Archetype, Food, Software

Drawing from their editorial work the inaugural list showcases the most innovative, imaginative, and inspirational Black leaders in venture, technology, and entrepreneurship.

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  • Drawing from their editorial work the inaugural list showcases the most innovative, imaginative, and inspirational Black leaders in venture, technology, and entrepreneurship.
  • "It's an honor and privilege to curate this list celebrating Black excellence across the innovation economy," said Kunbi Tinuoye, founder and CEO of UrbanGeekz.
  • "Our goal is to profile and celebrate visionaries making an impact, breaking boundaries, and inspiring others to do better."
  • Published by UrbanGeekz and presented by MHR International the class of 2023 was selected and curated by the news site's editorial team.

Joint statement from Canada and Brazil on a forthcoming Partnership on Racial Equity and Inclusion

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Both Brazil and Canada have incredibly diverse populations, which have been a distinctive strength for our countries.

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  • Both Brazil and Canada have incredibly diverse populations, which have been a distinctive strength for our countries.
  • As such, our governments are pleased to signal our intention to develop a Canada-Brazil Partnership on Racial Equity and Inclusion.
  • The Partnership will provide a framework for collaboration in combatting racism in Canada and Brazil.
  • It also represents a shared aim to eliminate racial discrimination and promote equitable opportunities, particularly for people of African Descent, living in Canada and Brazil.

Invest in Others Charitable Foundation Names 2023 Grant Recipients

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation ("Invest in Others"), a nonprofit organization helping financial professionals support charitable causes in their communities, today announced the recipients of its 2023 Grant Program.

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  • Grants Totaling $298K Awarded to 17 Nonprofits, Providing Critical Funding and Enhanced Opportunities in Communities Across the U.S.
    ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation ("Invest in Others"), a nonprofit organization helping financial professionals support charitable causes in their communities, today announced the recipients of its 2023 Grant Program.
  • "Our Grant Program helps professionals in the financial services industry optimize the impact they can make in communities all over the country," said R. Barkley Payne, Executive Director of the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation.
  • This year, Invest in Others awarded a total of $298,355 to 17 organizations across the country, with grants ranging from $5,500 to $20,000.
  • These grants are also supported by Allianz, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Equitable Foundation, FS Investments, MFS, MarketCounsel, Orion Advisor Solutions, and PIMCO.

DIGITALUNDIVIDED ANNOUNCES LEAH WILLIAMS AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Dwight (The Walking Dead), Woman, Black, Corporation, Research, General counsel, Policy, Organization, Entrepreneurship, History, DID, Curriculum, Knowledge, Stanford Law School, Leah Berman, Management, Cryptocurrency

Today, the organization announced the appointment of Leah Williams as its new Chief Executive Officer, ending digitalundivided's year-long nationwide search for a permanent leader.

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  • Today, the organization announced the appointment of Leah Williams as its new Chief Executive Officer, ending digitalundivided's year-long nationwide search for a permanent leader.
  • This is an exciting time to work with an organization grounded in data, and that is uplifting how often overlooked women entrepreneurs rapidly scale their businesses," stated Leah Williams, CEO of digitalundivided.
  • A true connector of people, initiatives, and organizations, Williams has served in many C-Suite roles, from Executive Director to CEO/Co-Founder to Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary to General Counsel over the past 20-plus years.
  • "Leah's appointment as CEO heralds a transformative chapter for digitalundivided," said Patricia Mota, Board Member at digitalundivided.

Beyond Sacrifice: EnrichedHQ's Mission to Offset the 'Mommy Tax' for Working Mothers

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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BRISTOL, Vt., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The term "Mommy Tax" sums up the challenges faced by working mothers—lower pay, fewer career opportunities, and higher childcare costs. Recent studies show that pandemic-related changes have increased their caregiving duties, affecting sleep and careers. Statistics show that for each child they have, mothers get a 5 to 10 percent pay cut while fathers get a 6 percent pay bump per child, on average.¹ According to Carleen Haylett, CEO of EnrichedHQ, "The vast majority of single mothers are in lower income communities with jobs that are in person, greatly impacting their ability to find and pay for reliable childcare. This group spends close to 50% of its monthly income contributing to this "Mommy Tax"—the amount of income required simply for the right to have a job."

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  • To help even the playing field, EnrichedHQ works to dispel the myth that working mothers can do it all with less—less support, less money, less time, less sleep.
  • In partnership with employers, Enriched HQ is taking a proactive stance in addressing the pervasive issue of the "Mommy Tax" that burdens working mothers across industries.
  • Working mothers are most likely to be employed in critical services and support positions within communities.
  • A lack of affordable, quality options through high school threaten these working mothers' ability to continue providing these vital services.

The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Graduate the Inaugural Cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) are proud to announce the inaugural graduating cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) are proud to announce the inaugural graduating cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy.
  • Since 2019, TALI has engaged CMU Tepper Executive Education to help develop and deliver content that educates and develops professionals from Pittsburgh through TALI's signature program — the Executive Leadership Academy.
  • TALI's National Executive Leadership Academy is a competitive program administered in partnership with CMU's Tepper School of Business to prepare Black leaders from across the country for national and global executive advancement.
  • We are equally excited about the impact this inaugural national cohort will make within their organizations and communities, contributing shared expertise and experience."

BECA Founder Jerri DeVard Announced to 2023 Advertising Hall of Fame as Organization Celebrated Its First Class of Black Marketing Future Leaders

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerri DeVard, founder of The Black Executive CMO Alliance (BECA), an alliance of Black marketing executives from iconic consumer and business-to-business brands and companies across the globe, was announced to the Advertising Hall of Fame by the American Advertising Federation on Wednesday, November 29 at the Closing Bell Ceremony of the NYSE. The announcement came just before BECA celebrated the graduation of its first class of marketing leaders from The BECA Playbook and announced initiatives for 2024.

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  • The announcement came just before BECA celebrated the graduation of its first class of marketing leaders from The BECA Playbook and announced initiatives for 2024.
  • As a pioneering marketing executive and one of the highest-ranking Black female leaders among others who didn't look like her, DeVard exemplifies the AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement.
  • The first class of business leaders graduated on November 30, 2023, during a celebration at Paramount HQ in Times Square.
  • For more information on BECA, visit www.blackexec.com and follow @TheofficialBECA on Twitter and Black Executive CMO Alliance on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Partners with Nickelodeon for Our World Global Initiative Celebrating Children

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Together with a coalition of partners, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. joins Nickelodeon in providing resources and best-practices for kid-driven philanthropic opportunities that allow this new generation to take action in their communities and beyond.

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  • Together with a coalition of partners, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. joins Nickelodeon in providing resources and best-practices for kid-driven philanthropic opportunities that allow this new generation to take action in their communities and beyond.
  • On November 20, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. served as a lead Our World partner with UNICEF USA, Nickelodeon and its parent company Paramount, to celebrate World Children's Day —UNICEF's annual day of action for children, by children.
  • Nickelodeon marked World Children's Day with "takeovers" and shadowing experiences at CBS Sports and CBS News stations in various locations.
  • National President Kornisha McGill Brown said, "For 85 years, Jack and Jill of America has been committed to serving children and providing them with opportunities to thrive.