Ruth Bader Ginsburg

STATEMENT OF THE DWIGHT D. OPPERMAN FOUNDATION ABOUT THE RBG AWARD

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Monday, March 18, 2024

PHOENIX, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The purpose of the RBG Leadership Award is to remember Justice Ginsburg and to honor her.

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  • PHOENIX, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The purpose of the RBG Leadership Award is to remember Justice Ginsburg and to honor her.
  • The Opperman Foundation asks nothing of anybody.
  • Keeping in mind that our goal is only to do good, the Foundation is not interested in creating controversy.
  • It is important to note, that the last thing we intended was to offend the family and friends of RBG.

2024 JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG LEADERSHIP AWARD HONORS ELON MUSK, SYLVESTER STALLONE, MARTHA STEWART, MICHAEL MILKEN, AND RUPERT MURDOCH

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

RBG Leadership Award expands to honor Elon Musk, Sylvester Stallone, Martha Stewart, Michael Milken & Rupert Murdock

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  • RBG Leadership Award expands to honor Elon Musk, Sylvester Stallone, Martha Stewart, Michael Milken & Rupert Murdock
    Established in 2020, the RBG Award has previously recognized women of distinction, including HM Queen Elizabeth II and Barbra Streisand.
  • "Justice Ginsburg fought not only for women but for everyone," said Julie Opperman, Chair of the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation.
  • "Justice Ginsburg became an icon by bravely pursuing her own path and prevailing against the odds," said Brendan V. Sullivan, Jr., chair of the RBG Award.
  • Murdoch said: "I am deeply honored to receive the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award from the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation.

U.S. Postal Service Commemorates Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Monday, October 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service today released a new Forever stamp honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The stamp's unveiling took place at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery during a first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony that was open to the public.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service today released a new Forever stamp honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
  • Justice Ginsburg was an iconic figure who dedicated her life to public service and the pursuit of justice.
  • "Justice Ginsburg was an iconic figure who dedicated her life to public service and the pursuit of justice," said USPS Board of Governors Chairman Roman Martinez IV.
  • The Ruth Bader Ginsburg stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp and is available in panes of 20 at select Post Office locations nationwide and at usps.com/shopstamps .

CHARTER SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT DAVID ELLEN TRANSITIONS TO ADVISORY ROLE IN DECEMBER 2023

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Monday, August 21, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that industry veteran and Senior Executive Vice President David Ellen will transition to an advisory role to Charter's President and CEO Chris Winfrey beginning December 1.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that industry veteran and Senior Executive Vice President David Ellen will transition to an advisory role to Charter's President and CEO Chris Winfrey beginning December 1.
  • "I have spent over 20 years working in this incredible industry and the last seven here at Charter for which I am very grateful," said Mr. Ellen.
  • I am pleased David will continue to support me and Charter in an advisory role and wish him well as he pursues his outside endeavors."
  • Mr. Ellen joined Charter in 2016 from Cablevision, where he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel until the completion of Cablevision's sale.

THE JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG WOMAN OF LEADERSHIP BESTOWED UPON BARBRA STREISAND

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Sunday, July 2, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BARBRA STREISAND received The Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award, the fourth-ever presentation of this prestigious honor, earlier today in a private ceremony. The award was presented by The Honorable Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Julie Opperman, Chair of the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation. Streisand was chosen as the 2023 recipient earlier this year by the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation board, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award Nominating Committee and Voting Council members.

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  • Streisand was chosen as the 2023 recipient earlier this year by the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation board, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award Nominating Committee and Voting Council members.
  • The Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award is presented annually to leaders who have distinguished themselves by assuming a leadership role and making a meaningful change in the lives of others.
  • Through the commitment and passion of Opperman, David Rubenstein and the award committee, The Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award is positioned to become the most significant recognition of women in leadership globally.
  • The Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award was presented to HM Queen Elizabeth II in 2021, marking the only award that Her Majesty accepted during her 70 years on the throne that was not presented by a nation.

The King Center, Hulu Dedicate the Coretta Scott King Monument, Meditation Garden on her 96th Birthday

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Atlanta, Ga., April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The King Center and Hulu hosted a ceremony to unveil The Coretta Scott King Monument and The Coretta Scott King Peace and Meditation Garden on The King Center’s campus in Atlanta.

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  • Atlanta, Ga., April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The King Center and Hulu hosted a ceremony to unveil The Coretta Scott King Monument and The Coretta Scott King Peace and Meditation Garden on The King Center’s campus in Atlanta.
  • On what would have been Mrs. King’s 96th birthday, family and friends gathered for a morning of celebration and reflection, including remarks by Dr. Bernice A.
  • King, The King Center’s CEO, the monument’s artist Saya Woolfalk, and poet laureate Pearl Cleage, as well as performances by Victory Brinker (America’s Got Talent) and Tony and two-time Grammy Award Winner Jennifer Holliday.
  • Visitors will be surrounded by a rose pattern, inspired by the Coretta Scott King rose, a hybrid that was named for her.

BARBRA STREISAND TO RECEIVE THE JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG WOMAN OF LEADERSHIP AWARD IN WASHINGTON

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BARBRA STREISAND has been chosen by the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation as the fourth recipient of the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award, which will be presented on April 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. at the Library of Congress.

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  • In its fourth annual ceremony, the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award will be bestowed upon Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winning icon Barbra Streisand
    WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BARBRA STREISAND has been chosen by the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation as the fourth recipient of the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award, which will be presented on April 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. at the Library of Congress.
  • The Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award is presented annually to an exceptional woman who has been an exemplary leader in her chosen field.
  • Justice Ginsburg presented the inaugural award herself to esteemed justice reform advocate and noted philanthropist Agnes Gund.
  • Through the commitment and passion of Opperman, Rubenstein and the award committee, the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman in Leadership Award is positioned to become the most significant recognition of women in leadership globally.

The Ruth Bader Ginsburg Award Committee and the Dwight D Opperman Foundation honor the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, the 2021 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award Recipient

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Monday, September 19, 2022

PHOENIX, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who was the 2021 recipient of the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award, the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award Committee recognizes her unparalleled legacy and leadership in elevating the principles upon which the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Award was founded. 

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  • PHOENIX, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who was the 2021 recipient of the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award, the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award Committee recognizes her unparalleled legacy and leadership in elevating the principles upon which the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Award was founded.
  • Created in partnership with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Julie Opperman, and the Opperman Foundation, the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Award honors outstanding women in leadership who have made an impact with their own unique contributions to our complex and ever-changing world.
  • "On behalf of the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Award Committee, we are so deeply saddened by the passing of The Queen.
  • HM Queen Elizabeth II's receipt of the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg award was the only time that she officially accepted a non-nation award during herhistoric70-year reign.

Rebel Girls partners with Adonde Media for Spanish language version of the award-winning audio series “Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls”

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Rebel Girls, the award-winning global girl empowerment brand, has partnered with Adonde Media to release Cuentos De Buenas Noches Para Nias Rebeldes, a Spanish-language version of their celebrated audio series.

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  • Rebel Girls, the award-winning global girl empowerment brand, has partnered with Adonde Media to release Cuentos De Buenas Noches Para Nias Rebeldes, a Spanish-language version of their celebrated audio series.
  • Listeners will hear:
    World-renowned singer, producer and composer Gloria Estefan tells the story and legacy of Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa.
  • With 2 million copies of Rebel Girls books sold in Spanish, we are delighted to partner with Adonde Media to now offer our podcast episodes in Spanish as well.
  • Additionally, select episodes from Cuentos de Buenas Noches para Nias Rebeldes will be featured on the Rebel Girls App.

RBG for SOS: ONLINE AUCTION OF ITEMS FROM ESTATE OF ASSOCIATE JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG WILL FUND NEW ENDOWMENT TO BENEFIT SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SOS Children's Villages, the world's largest organization dedicated to caring for children without parental care or who are at risk of losing it, announces the auction of items from the estate of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) to benefit programs that align with her values, supporting education and family economic empowerment. Following the Justice's death, items from her personal estate were donated to SOS Children's Villages and will now be auctioned off to establish The RBG Endowment Fund.

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  • Following the Justice's death, items from her personal estate were donated to SOS Children's Villages and will now be auctioned off to establish The RBG Endowment Fund .
  • Justice Ginsburg donated a portion of her 2019 Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture to SOS Children's Villages USA.
  • Her European heritage and experiences also connect her to SOS Children's Villages across the globe including Austria, Sweden and Ukraine.
  • Each year, 5.5% of The RBG Endowment Fund will be directed to one or more specific programs in the SOS Children's Villages portfolio.