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Register for the SEC's 43rd Annual Small Business Forum April 16-18

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - April 4, 2024) - The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation will host the SEC’s 43rd Annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation during three virtual sessions April 16-18 from 1-2:30 p.m.

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - April 4, 2024) - The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation will host the SEC’s 43rd Annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation during three virtual sessions April 16-18 from 1-2:30 p.m.
  • The Forum is a unique event where members of the public and private sectors gather to provide feedback to improve capital-raising policy.
  • For questions about registration, how to submit policy recommendations, or other issues relating to this year’s Forum, please email [email protected] .
  • The 2023 Forum Report summarizing last year’s forum proceedings and the recommendations of participants was released on Sept. 26, 2023.

Equalpride Partners with TransLash Media for Trans Day of Visibility, Amplifying Voices of Black Trans Femmes in the Arts

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Organization, Partnership, Social media, Empowerment, Apple Store, Fire, Creativity, BFTA, Advocate, Social change

This groundbreaking docuseries sheds light on the experiences of Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BFTA) Collective, highlighting the transformative power of artistic expression.

Key Points: 
  • This groundbreaking docuseries sheds light on the experiences of Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BFTA) Collective, highlighting the transformative power of artistic expression.
  • Through a shared commitment to inclusivity and representation, Equalpride and TransLash aim to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by Black trans femmes and celebrate their resilience and creativity.
  • Episode 1 - Jordyn's Story: Jordyn Jay reflects on her path to creating the Black Trans Femmes in the Arts organization, highlighting the importance of community and solidarity among Black trans femmes' artists.
  • "Through storytelling, we aim to uplift and celebrate the voices of Black trans femmes, ensuring that their contributions are recognized and valued."

THE ADVOCATE AND OUT MAGAZINES, THE U.S.' PREMIER LGBTQ+ MEDIA BRANDS, COMBINE IN A SHARED FLIPBOOK OF COMPREHENSIVE, FORWARD-THINKING LGBTQ+ CONTENT

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Politics, Editorial, Advocate, RuPaul, Personality, Publication, The Advocate, News, Society, GLAAD Media Award

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- equalpride, the world's leading certified LGBTQ+ owned and operated entertainment company, today announced that its two most high-profile and iconic print brands, The Advocate and Out, are joining forces to create a unique flipbook that marries their forward-thinking content. This transformation – bringing together the world's oldest LGBTQ+ print publications – allows the brands to become a single and essential resource of information for every LGBTQ+ reader. The innovative concept debuts with the publications' March/April 2024 issues featuring Out cover star RuPaul and The Advocate cover star Jake Shears.

Key Points: 
  • This transformation – bringing together the world's oldest LGBTQ+ print publications – allows the brands to become a single and essential resource of information for every LGBTQ+ reader.
  • The innovative concept debuts with the publications' March/April 2024 issues featuring Out cover star RuPaul and The Advocate cover star Jake Shears.
  • This will allow our subscribers and newsstand customers to access content from both magazines in one place."
  • For more information, visit https://equalpride.com/ and follow both publications on Instagram: @theadvocatemag and @outmagazine .

More than two-thirds of people with atopic dermatitis and skin of color experienced skin improvement in a first-of-its-kind lebrikizumab study

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Sunday, March 10, 2024
Diagnosis, Pigment, LLY, Weill Cornell Medicine, Atopic dermatitis, Health equity, Alaska Natives, Patient, Education, PDCA, Advocate, Diversity, Adherence, Immunology, Research, American Academy, Human, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Dermatitis, African, Skin, Safety, Lilly, Eli Lilly and Company, AAD, Health, IGA, Almirall, Pharmaceutical industry

In this study, treatment with lebrikizumab, an investigational medicine, showed improvement in skin clearance and itch relief.

Key Points: 
  • In this study, treatment with lebrikizumab, an investigational medicine, showed improvement in skin clearance and itch relief.
  • These late-breaking results from a Phase 3 study are being presented today at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting.
  • "People with skin of color are disproportionately affected by atopic dermatitis, often experiencing more severe symptoms, a delay in diagnosis and a lengthier timeframe to find appropriate treatment.
  • "With these initial results, Lilly is taking a step toward investigating the needs of people with skin of color affected by atopic dermatitis."

OneLegacy Inspires Hollywood to Host Community Wellness Event Featuring Celebrity Guests and Hip Hop Legend, Freeway to Close Black History Month and Kickoff National Kidney Month

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Surgery, Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Other Health, African American, Celebrity, Music, General Health, Consumer, Health, BHL, Black History Month, African Americans, Diabetes, HBCU, Marketing, Internet, Connect the dots, Eye, Radio, Risk, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Kidney failure, Transplant, Death, RSVP, Ecosystem, Yoga, Family, SLIC, Heart, Civilization, Advocate, Hip hop music, FREE, Social media, OTT

The star-studded community event will feature Hip Hop legend and kidney transplant recipient, Leslie Pridgen, as well as celebrity TV and radio host, Nicole Richardson, better known as Nikki Rich and writer, comedian, and filmmaker, J.

Key Points: 
  • The star-studded community event will feature Hip Hop legend and kidney transplant recipient, Leslie Pridgen, as well as celebrity TV and radio host, Nicole Richardson, better known as Nikki Rich and writer, comedian, and filmmaker, J.
  • Sports, Lifestyle in Culture (SLiC) is an official partner of the event.
  • The media brand under the SLiC umbrella, Black Hollywood Live, will cover the event, amplifying the culture and narrative of the impactful initiative on all available social and streaming platforms.
  • Nicole Richardson of the Nikki Rich Show, a TV/radio host and Oprah Winfrey Network Ambassador, recently received a lifesaving kidney transplant.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Private practice, Doctor of Philosophy, Medical director, Pritzker School, Skin, University, Emory University, American College, Health policy, Diagnosis, Northwestern University, JAAD, Advisory board, MBA, Indiana Academy, Journal, Central Waqf Council, AADA, SAN, Family, Physician, Advocate, FAAD, American Academy, Birmingham School of Law, Government, AAD, Pharmacy, Society, Morehouse School of Medicine

SAN DIEGO, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two new officers and five new board members will be installed immediately upon conclusion of the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two new officers and five new board members will be installed immediately upon conclusion of the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
  • He serves as the Founder and Medical Director of Innovative Dermatology and as clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern.
  • Each individual listed below will serve a four-year term on the American Academy of Dermatology's Board of Directors.
  • She has served on the Board of Directors for the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatology Surgery, and the Women's Dermatologic Society.

FROM HACKATHON TO HEALING: BIG DATA SOLUTIONS TO BREAST CANCER CHALLENGES

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Data science, Breast cancer, Metabolism, Indiana University, Mission, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame, Neoplasm, Database, Life, Cell, Risk, University, Human, Breast, Creativity, Patient, Oncology, Disease, Machine learning, Advocate, DRS, Research, Student

Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, plays a pivotal role as a convenor of researchers and patient advocates who can work together, share ideas and utilize big data approaches to address immediate needs or identify outstanding challenges in the fight against breast cancer.

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  • Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, plays a pivotal role as a convenor of researchers and patient advocates who can work together, share ideas and utilize big data approaches to address immediate needs or identify outstanding challenges in the fight against breast cancer.
  • Susan G. Komen, along with partners UT Southwestern and Lyda Hill Philanthropies, held its first Breast Cancer Hackathon Challenge in 2023 where 54 participants – representing 5 countries, 20 U.S. States and 34 institutions – had 48 hours to address one of three breast cancer challenges using publicly-available patient and/or pre-clinical data.
  • The participants included students, oncologists, breast cancer researchers and data scientists, all bringing their own skillset to the fight against breast cancer.
  • The three compelling challenges addressed during the Hackathon were:
    Topic 1: Predict and visualize combined functional effects of germline (present at birth) and somatic (acquired in life) mutations in breast cancer.

NEW REPORT: Just 34.5% of reviewed hospitals fully compliant with federally mandated price transparency rule

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Despite stagnant compliance, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued penalty notices to only 14 hospitals .

Key Points: 
  • Despite stagnant compliance, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued penalty notices to only 14 hospitals .
  • The Braun-Sanders Senate Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0 (S. 3548) is a bill that deserves the full support of the Biden Administration.
  • The latest review of 2,000 hospitals across the United States found:
    Only 689 hospitals (34.5%) were fully compliant with the rule.
  • Analysis for this report found more hospitals posting multiple files, instead of the single file required by the rule.

SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss the Accredited Investor Definition and the State of the IPO Market

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Friday, February 16, 2024
Initial public offering, Hearing, Committee, Small business, Annual report, IPO, Webcast, Policy, Security (finance), Advocate, Commission, Minority, Woman

The Committee will spend the rest of the morning considering potential recommendations regarding changes to the accredited investor definition, building upon ideas generated during a previous Committee meeting.

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  • The Committee will spend the rest of the morning considering potential recommendations regarding changes to the accredited investor definition, building upon ideas generated during a previous Committee meeting.
  • In the afternoon session, following remarks from the Acting Director of the SEC’s Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, the Committee will explore the state of the IPO market.
  • As part of the discussion, the Committee will consider how decreased IPO activity and market shifts are impacting smaller companies and related capital raising challenges.
  • The full agenda , meeting materials, and information on how to watch the meeting are available on the Committee webpage .

Infinity Partnerships and equalpride, the largest global LGBTQIA+ Media Company Announce Strategic Partnership.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Out, Television, The Advocate (magazine), Advocate, Smart, Multimedia, Here Media, VOICE, News, Pride, AirPlay, The Advocate, FAST, Research, Partnership

"At Infinity Partnerships we have been focused on empowering diverse content creators and multicultural individuals across the continuum.

Key Points: 
  • "At Infinity Partnerships we have been focused on empowering diverse content creators and multicultural individuals across the continuum.
  • We are excited to bring the Advocate Channel's progressive and diverse VOICE to this powerful segment in this very important 2024 year" - George Mani - Co Founder, Co-CEO, Infinity Partnerships.
  • According to our SmithGeiger research, 67% of LGBTQIA+ individuals believe that mainstream media outlets cover issues of diversity poorly.
  • Source: 2023 equalpride + SmithGeiger Brand Preferences Study, the largest study yet on the content preferences and brand loyalty of LGBTQ+ Americans.