Angélique Kidjo

Angélique Kidjo Awarded $100,000 Vilcek Prize in Music

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Angélique Kidjo receives a 2023 Vilcek Prize in Music in recognition of her exceptional range as a singer-songwriter, and for her creative leadership in bringing African music to the global stage through her performances, albums, and collaborations.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Angélique Kidjo receives a 2023 Vilcek Prize in Music in recognition of her exceptional range as a singer-songwriter, and for her creative leadership in bringing African music to the global stage through her performances, albums, and collaborations.
  • The Vilcek Prize in Music is a $100,000 prize awarded by the Vilcek Foundation as part of the Vilcek Foundation Prizes.
  • In 2023, the Vilcek Foundation is awarding two Vilcek Prizes in Music—one to Angélique Kidjo, and one to Chinese-born composer and performer Du Yun.
  • Read more at the Vilcek Foundation: Angélique Kidjo: "The power of music exceeds us."

Vilcek Foundation Prizes Celebrate Immigrant Musicians With $350,000 in Awards

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vilcek Foundation announces the recipients of the 2023 Vilcek Foundation Prizes in the Arts and Humanities , a part of the Vilcek Foundation Prizes Program.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vilcek Foundation announces the recipients of the 2023 Vilcek Foundation Prizes in the Arts and Humanities , a part of the Vilcek Foundation Prizes Program.
  • In 2023, the Vilcek Foundation Prizes in the Arts and Humanities are awarded in music.
  • Vilcek Foundation Cofounder, Vice Chair, and Secretary Marica Vilcek elaborated on the decision to award two prizes.
  • The Vilcek Foundation is a private operating foundation, a federally tax-exempt nonprofit organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3).

Mastercard and Jennifer Hudson Partner to Celebrate Black Women Business Owners with Strivers Celebration and Historic Performance at Apollo Theater

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Mastercard, Fearless Fund and Create & Cultivate will host a red carpet celebration to honor the entrepreneurs featured throughout the Strivers Initiative at the Apollo Theater on August 18th.

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  • Mastercard, Fearless Fund and Create & Cultivate will host a red carpet celebration to honor the entrepreneurs featured throughout the Strivers Initiative at the Apollo Theater on August 18th.
  • During the event Jennifer Hudson will make a special appearance as Mastercard unveils the Strivers Gallery featuring portraits of the guests of honor and Fearless Strivers Grant Contest recipients.
  • Mastercard will present the Jennifer Hudson Live at The Apollo concert on August 19th, the first live audience performance at the Apollo Theater since March 2020.
  • Together with Jennifer Hudson, we are proud to celebrate and elevate these women through our Strivers Initiative efforts.

CURLS & Mahisha Dellinger Commit To Investing In New Wealth-Building Initiative For 25,000 Black Woman Entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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This groundbreaking virtual initiative will be held for two days every weekend betweenJuly 2021 through May 2022.

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  • This groundbreaking virtual initiative will be held for two days every weekend betweenJuly 2021 through May 2022.
  • Only 4% of us will make it to millionaire status because of a lack of resources and there's something wrong with that.
  • With a strategic goal to impact, empower and elevate black business owners, Mahisha Dellingerand CURLS are passionate about educating, equipping and empowering Black business owners, and remain committed to giving back to the black community.
  • For more information and to sign up, visit the Black Women Making Millions Academy website at: https://blackwomenmakingmillions.com .

Benefit Concert for To India with Love Campaign May 29th 2021

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is wrapping up its #ToIndiaWithLove two week-long impact campaign, which ended with a benefit concert steaming for volunteers and healthcare workers from Sri Sri University in OdishaIndia.

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  • The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is wrapping up its #ToIndiaWithLove two week-long impact campaign, which ended with a benefit concert steaming for volunteers and healthcare workers from Sri Sri University in OdishaIndia.
  • The campaign and concert are sending a message of hope and solidarity from the West to the people of India during this incredibly trying time.
  • IAHV hosted a benefit concert May 29rd at 9am ET .
  • Artists included Black Eyed Peas, Ari Afsar , Jennifer Lee Snowden , Ali Stone, Cozmic , Raye Zaragoza , Deva Premal & Miten , and MC Yogi .

Mastercard and Jennifer Hudson Launch Multi-Faceted Platform Supporting Black Women-Owned Businesses

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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Black women-owned businesses are vital to our economy and are amongst the hardest hit by the impacts of the pandemic.

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  • Black women-owned businesses are vital to our economy and are amongst the hardest hit by the impacts of the pandemic.
  • The initiative will kick-off with a national ad spot featuring Black women business owners from across the U.S. and GRAMMY Award winning singer/songwriter Jennifer Hudson.
  • This builds on the companys previously announced half-billion-dollar commitment to support Black communities over the next five years.
  • Mastercard is partnering with Fearless Fund to launch a grant program aimed at supporting Black women business owners in cities across the U.S. providing not only funding, but also leveraging Mastercard digital tools to help the businesses build and bolster their digital presence.

Curi Announces Next CEO & Transition for Current CEO in 2021

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
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Sandner will take the helm on July 1, 2021, when current CEO Dale Jenkins steps down after more than 25 years of service to the member-owned company.

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  • Sandner will take the helm on July 1, 2021, when current CEO Dale Jenkins steps down after more than 25 years of service to the member-owned company.
  • "We believe Jason Sandner will help the company deliver ever-greater success to our member community," said Dr. Robert Schaaf, Curi's Board Chair.
  • He believes deeply in what we do, and he sees opportunities for Curi to keep getting better in the future."
  • Curi ( curi.com )is the premier provider of products, services, and experiences for physicians and those who support them.

Studio Samuel Celebrates International Day of The Girl 2020

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --New York/Addis Ababa-based NGO and non-profit organization Studio Samuel , which empowers girls in Ethiopia to reach their potential through education and employable skills, is participating in International Day of the Girl for the ninth year with a virtual event.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --New York/Addis Ababa-based NGO and non-profit organization Studio Samuel , which empowers girls in Ethiopia to reach their potential through education and employable skills, is participating in International Day of the Girl for the ninth year with a virtual event.
  • Special guests will recognize students during the International Day of the Girl event, kicking off with an opening message by Studio Samuel's Global Ambassador, multi-faceted artist, and Founder of The White Feather Foundation , Julian Lennon.
  • Whoopi Goldberg, a champion of Studio Samuel, states: "These girls are out to make their lives better and you are helping."
  • Studio Samuel is inspired by the formation of a global community that is connected to its students in Ethiopia.

MGP Receives Pinnacle Award from Union Pacific for Safely Transporting Chemicals by Rail

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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The annual award honors select Union Pacific customers who implement releaseprevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments.

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  • The annual award honors select Union Pacific customers who implement releaseprevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments.
  • MGP was one of 69 award recipients announced earlier this month.
  • Union Pacifics distinguished Pinnacle Award recognizes our collaboration with the recipients and their help in transporting chemical shipments in the safest manner, said Jacque Bendon, vice president-Industrial.
  • MGP Vice President of Production and Engineering Steve Glaser said the company is honored to receive the award.

Sprayground Commits To Empowering Black Female Creators With African Intelligence Collection

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
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The collection includes two backpack styles, the Ai CEO Lion Backpack and the Ai Lions Are Forever Backpack.

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  • The collection includes two backpack styles, the Ai CEO Lion Backpack and the Ai Lions Are Forever Backpack.
  • In addition to the backpacks, this year Sprayground also created masks with Just Glay - a Female founded Ghanaian African/Ankara shop.
  • Sprayground has been collaborating with a number of artists of color over the years and Ai collection is a celebration of that.
  • This Ai Collection is a celebration of what brings us together honoring the past, present, and future.