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The Social Finance Impact First Fund Launches as One-Stop Solution For Individuals, Family Offices, Foundations, and Donor-Advised Funds Seeking to Catalyze Positive Impact

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Social Finance, the national nonprofit and registered investment advisor, announced the launch of the Social Finance Impact First Fund. The Impact First Fund aims to create measurable, positive outcomes for people and the planet by making catalytic investments into funds with demonstrated potential for impact.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Social Finance, the national nonprofit and registered investment advisor, announced the launch of the Social Finance Impact First Fund.
  • The Impact First Fund aims to create measurable, positive outcomes for people and the planet by making catalytic investments into funds with demonstrated potential for impact.
  • The Impact First Fund launched with two separate investments in the Blackstar Stability Distressed Debt Fund and the Afterglow Climate Justice Fund.
  • "While all of our investors are deeply mission-driven, the Social Finance Impact First Fund represents an exciting, new pool of catalytic capital.

Atlanta Leader Renee Mathewson selected as one of the 2023 “30 Black Stars” Corporate Achievers

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Selected from an impressive pool of over 700 national nominees, the 30 Black Stars represent a distinctive group of exceptional leaders who are transforming the face of leadership.

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  • Selected from an impressive pool of over 700 national nominees, the 30 Black Stars represent a distinctive group of exceptional leaders who are transforming the face of leadership.
  • In addition to Mathewson, this year’s esteemed honorees include Elena Richards, a globally recognized leader in championing diversity in the finance industry, who currently serves as Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at KPMG.
  • “I am honored for such an esteemed recognition to be named among this amazing roster of this year’s 30 Black Stars.
  • For more information about the Black Stars Summit and Awards, including how to secure tickets or tables for your organization, please visit www.30blackstars.com or email [email protected].

The Standard’s Carl Holland Selected as one of the 2023 “30 Black Stars” Corporate Achievers

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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Carl Holland, second vice president of Client Management in Employee Benefits Sales, has been honored as one of the recipients of the 2023 “30 Black Stars” Award.

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  • Carl Holland, second vice president of Client Management in Employee Benefits Sales, has been honored as one of the recipients of the 2023 “30 Black Stars” Award.
  • Carl joins an esteemed list of trailblazing individuals who have demonstrated success in their careers, standing out for their achievements, impact and contributions within the corporate landscape.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231103713960/en/
    Carl Holland, second vice president of Client Management in Employee Benefits Sales at The Standard, was honored as one of 30 Black Stars Award recipients for 2023.
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    “I want to congratulate Carl on this outstanding and well-deserved recognition,” said Rick Johnstone, vice president of Employee Benefit Sales.

Allstate Debuts Coaching Mural to Develop Youth Soccer Players

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Allstate in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation, unveiled an interactive art piece that provides soccer coaching to aspiring youth players.

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  • Allstate in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation, unveiled an interactive art piece that provides soccer coaching to aspiring youth players.
  • The Coaching Mural is an instructional art installation that guides players through an assortment of soccer drills and techniques including shooting, passing and proper foot positioning.
  • Building on an existing relationship, Allstate worked with Black Star to create the mural with the goal of providing access to soccer training to all youth.
  • “We’re investing in resources that will help young players develop their skills, such as giving them easier access to coaching.

Black Star and Allstate team up for a multiyear partnership across the U.S.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Allstate is a Founding Partner and title sponsor of the Black Star ID and National Showcases.

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  • Allstate is a Founding Partner and title sponsor of the Black Star ID and National Showcases.
  • Black Star — a For Soccer owned and operated property — aims to accelerate grassroots development through community and soccer within Black communities.
  • "Through this multiyear and impactful partnership with Allstate, Black Star will only continue building something special in these communities across America," For Soccer chief executive officer Ernesto Bruce said.
  • Black Star director and For Soccer's Patrick Rose guides a robust Black Star team featuring a nine-person advisory board with extensive experience in men's and women's professional soccer, soccer business, education, marketing, and media.

North America's top soccer marketing firms combine; 'For Soccer' to deliver innovative and comprehensive opportunities for brands, fans, and players

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For Soccer Ventures (FSV) today announced a definitive strategic acquisition of Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing, combining two of America's foremost soccer-specific firms into one industry-leading marketing, media, and experiences company. Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing founder and president John Guppy will join the executive team alongside CEO Ernesto Bruce and Heath Pearce. The new company, "For Soccer," will provide the marketplace with an innovative offering that includes best-in-class soccer marketing and media services alongside a portfolio of unique owned and operated soccer properties.

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  • Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing founder and president John Guppy will join the executive team alongside CEO Ernesto Bruce and Heath Pearce.
  • The new company, "For Soccer," will provide the marketplace with an innovative offering that includes best-in-class soccer marketing and media services alongside a portfolio of unique owned and operated soccer properties.
  • For Soccer's principal owner is Richie Graham, the founder of For Soccer Ventures and managing principal of Striker Partners.
  • Since 2008, Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing has operated as North America's original soccer-specific marketing agency, providing strategic consultation and activation services to more than 60 clients.

Nitches Signs Deal with World-Famous Artist Voodo Fé to Create One-of-a-Kind Clothing Collection

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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"We are beyond excited to work with the ingenious VooDo F, who is constantly redefining the world of art ," said John Morgan, Nitches' CEO.

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  • "We are beyond excited to work with the ingenious VooDo F, who is constantly redefining the world of art ," said John Morgan, Nitches' CEO.
  • "We are taking out all the stops to design a collection as impressive as Miles Davis, whether it's embedding music into the clothing or NFT-based animated images," said Voodo F, artist and collection designer.
  • Nitches will also create unique NFTs (non-fungible tokens) of the clothing items for digital use in the metaverse.
  • Nitches is a diversified technology and exclusive clothing company that blends high-tech with high-end fashion to design luxury clothing items and NFTs.

Blackstar is vested in the future of New Orleans youth

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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NEW ORLEANS, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackstar Diversified Enterprises, headquartered in New Orleans, has once again partnered with the Pathways Program of the Gracefully Mindful Wellness Institute to accept another group of young New Orleans interns. The Pathways Program teaches life skills and work readiness to system involved youth through mindful meditation, mentorship, creative arts, and applied internships. Blackstar values the future aspirations and ambitions of our New Orleans youth and are happy to contribute to a program in Pathways designed to help our young people maximize their potential. 

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  • Blackstar Director of Operations, Jadi Mwendo, not only runs operations, but he's also a trusted mentor to at-risk New Orleans youth.
  • NEW ORLEANS, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackstar Diversified Enterprises , headquartered in New Orleans, has once again partnered with the Pathways Program of the Gracefully Mindful Wellness Institute to accept another group of young New Orleans interns.
  • The Pathways Program teaches life skills and work readiness to system involved youth through mindful meditation, mentorship, creative arts, and applied internships.
  • Blackstar values the future aspirations and ambitions of our New Orleans youth and are happy to contribute to a program in Pathways designed to help our young people maximize their potential.

Blackstar expands into multiple markets to meet bridge and roadway infrastructure demand.

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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NEW ORLEANS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackstar recently executed two significant projects outside of their traditional territories. The Harris County 21/0369 On Call Signal Install/Modification project is located in Harris County, TX, and supplies Mast Arms and Poles for traffic signalization expansion and upgrades.  The second project is part of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel expansion in the Chesapeake Virginia region, and it supplies Median Crossover Gates to the Hampton Roads Connector Partners team for the bridge expansion.  These projects are the beginning of a nationwide expansion that Blackstar is undertaking, as they have recently increased their bonding capacity and have built out their team to handle additional workload.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackstar recently executed two significant projects outside of their traditional territories.
  • Blackstar Diversified is expanding into multiple markets to meet bridge and roadway infrastructure demand.
  • @Chad has been with Blackstar for 3 years, and has recently taken the helm of VP of Sales.
  • @Blackstar is a system integration and infrastructure lifecycle firm, founded by Howard University alum @Hugh , with a sales office in Baltimore and manufacturing operations in New Orleans.

LET’S DANCE! Fabulous BOWIE BALL line-up confirmed and thin white duke-inspired artist’s ceramic tributes arrive at the first DAVID BOWIE WORLD FAN CONVENTION

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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The layers of immaculately-applied make-up will dazzle in equal measure to the layers of Bowies chameleonic artistry referenced in each, specially-devised performance.

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  • The layers of immaculately-applied make-up will dazzle in equal measure to the layers of Bowies chameleonic artistry referenced in each, specially-devised performance.
  • Joining in the celebrations, Bowie World is announced as sponsor of the centrepiece Bowie Ball.
  • Amongst those who knew David Bowie, few knew him on as many levels as drummer John Cambridge, whose attendance at the convention has been confirmed.
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