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VICTORY: Parks Group Celebrates New National Monument to Honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 50 years after the murder of Emmett Till, President Biden today designated the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 50 years after the murder of Emmett Till, President Biden today designated the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
  • In the summer of 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled from Chicago to visit family in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
  • NPCA has long been a leader in campaigns to designate national park sites dedicated to diverse history, including the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Stonewall National Monument.
  • As America's greatest storyteller, the Park Service will help protect and interpret the history at the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, so no one ever forgets their names."

Mississippi Beachside Juice Bar Taps FHLB Dallas Small Business Loan Program

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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A Small Business Boost (SBB) loan from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Renaissance Community Loan Fund (RCLF) moved them along the track to entrepreneurship.

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  • A Small Business Boost (SBB) loan from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Renaissance Community Loan Fund (RCLF) moved them along the track to entrepreneurship.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230721941336/en/
    Tomeka Bryant, left, and Ailsa von Dobeneck, co-owners of The Juicy Caboosy in Long Beach, Mississippi, received a $59,000 Small Business Boost loan from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas through Renaissance Community Loan Fund.
  • FHLB Dallas offers SBB loans through member financial institutions to provide financing for qualified small businesses by filling the gap between the loan amount that an FHLB Dallas member institution can fund and the loan request made by an eligible small business.
  • “The Juicy Caboosy is a great example of how FHLB Dallas members like RCLF are helping small businesses thrive,” he said.

Open Source Initiative Announces Open Policy Alliance, Convening Public Benefit and Charitable Foundations Working in Open Domains

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The public policy team of the Open Source Initiative (OSI) has launched the Open Policy Alliance (OPA), a new program aimed at building and supporting a coalition of underrepresented voices from public benefit and charitable foundations. The OPA, has been created in response to increased demand for public dialog and stakeholder engagement in the Open Source software community as well as adjacent areas such as open content, research, AI and data.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The public policy team of the Open Source Initiative (OSI) has launched the Open Policy Alliance (OPA), a new program aimed at building and supporting a coalition of underrepresented voices from public benefit and charitable foundations.
  • The OPA will focus on educating public policy makers on Open Source to inform their development and deliberation of new policy concepts.
  • Public benefit and charitable foundations with an interest in Open Source software, content, research and education are encouraged to join the OPA.
  • By working together, the coalition members will amplify their collective impact, creating a more inclusive and equitable future for Open Source.

Metropolitan welcomes two new directors to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Two new directors representing Foothill Municipal Water District and the city of Los Angeles were seated today on the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

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  • Two new directors representing Foothill Municipal Water District and the city of Los Angeles were seated today on the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
  • Longtime water professional Garry Bryant succeeds Richard Atwater, who represented Foothill on Metropolitan’s 38-member board since April 2014.
  • Attorney Carl E. Douglas follows Heather Repenning, who represented Los Angeles on the board since December 2019.
  • He also served on the Las Flores Water Company Board of Directors for more than two decades and is the current board secretary.

Ronald E. McNair Scholar Alumni Turns Undergraduate Research into Thriving Full-Time Career

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- George Paasewe, an esteemed McNair Alumnus, has emerged as a prominent figure in the field of code-switching after transforming his undergraduate research on code-switching into a full-time career as a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) speaker. This inspiring success story is a testament to the power of mentorship, academic excellence, and the invaluable opportunities provided by the McNair Scholars Program.

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  • McNair Alumnus George Paasewe addressed Gap within his undergraduate research, expanded his research paper into a book, and now travels the nation to share his research findings as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Speaker on code-switching.
  • As a McNair Scholar, Paasewe displayed exceptional dedication and commitment to his research on code-switching.
  • Paasewe's research aimed to shed new light on code-switching by identifying and addressing a critical gap within literature and academic discourse.
  • Having completed his undergraduate research, Paasewe recognized the potential impact of his work beyond academia.

BofA Names Bryant Shurn President of Wisconsin

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America has named Bryant Shurn president of Bank of America Wisconsin. As president, Shurn will assume the responsibilities for connecting banking and investment resources offered through the bank's eight lines of business to people and companies across the state. He will also lead the effort to deploy Bank of America's resources to help advance economic mobility and build strong communities, as well as support the health, safety and engagement of local employees.

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  • BofA expands in Wisconsin as part of national growth strategy, plans to open eight financial centers in Milwaukee and Madison by 2025
    MILWAUKEE, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America has named Bryant Shurn president of Bank of America Wisconsin.
  • "Bryant has established deep relationships with teammates and clients and the Wisconsin community," said Brian Moynihan, Bank of America chairman and CEO.
  • In addition to his responsibilities as president of Wisconsin, Shurn serves as market executive for Merrill Wealth Management.
  • In his role as president, Shurn will lead the nearly 200 employees in Wisconsin who are actively engaged in supporting their local community.

TouchMath Explores Importance of Early Screening and Intervention for Dyscalculia in Comprehensive Whitepaper

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TouchMath, a multisensory math program that makes learning critical math concepts accessible and clear for students who struggle to understand grade-level content, announces the publication of its comprehensive report, "The Transformative Potential of Early Screening for Dyscalculia, The Discounted Specific Learning Disability." Widely underdiagnosed, dyscalculia is a neurodevelopmental learning disorder estimated to affect 5-7% of the worldwide population. Early screening for dyscalculia and evidence-based interventions are critical to addressing the learning disorder's short- and long-term personal and social impacts. The whitepaper, co-authored by Dr. Sandra Elliott and doctoral candidate Sam Wertheim, seeks to increase awareness and understanding of dyscalculia and promote efforts to ensure that all children have access to the support they need.

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  • Early screening for dyscalculia and evidence-based interventions are critical to addressing the learning disorder's short- and long-term personal and social impacts.
  • "We know from routine screenings for hearing, vision, and dyslexia, that early identification and interventions work," said Dr. Sandra Elliott, Chief Academic Officer at TouchMath and co-author of the whitepaper.
  • Early screening can detect the risk factors for dyscalculia and math learning problems as early as age 3, allowing for intervention and support.
  • "This whitepaper bridges the gap between research and early intervention, laying the foundation for our vision where every student receives screening before starting school and is equipped for grade-level success."

The Black Effect Podcast Network Names John Hope Bryant to Its Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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The Black Effect Podcast Network, the historic joint media venture partnership between iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God, today announced that John Hope Bryant, American entrepreneur, author, philanthropist and prominent thought leader has been named to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • The Black Effect Podcast Network, the historic joint media venture partnership between iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God, today announced that John Hope Bryant, American entrepreneur, author, philanthropist and prominent thought leader has been named to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230615295785/en/
    The Black Effect Podcast Network Names John Hope Bryant to Its Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Bryant is the Founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Inc., the largest non-profit provider of financial literacy and economic empowerment tools and services in the United States for youth and adults.
  • He is also chairman and chief executive officer of John Hope Bryant Holdings, Bryant Group Ventures and The Promise Homes Company, the largest for-profit minority-controlled owner of institutional-quality, single-family residential rental homes in the U.S.
    “We are pleased to welcome John Hope Bryant to The Black Effect Podcast Network’s Board of Directors,” said Charlamagne Tha God.
  • In addition to joining the board, Bryant will also host a new show for The Black Effect Podcast Network focusing on building wealth in the Black community.

Former Volvo Exec Named Vice President for Strategic Partnerships at UVeye

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Current UVeye partners and investors include General Motors, Volvo, W.R. Berkley Corporation and CarMax

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  • Current UVeye partners and investors include General Motors, Volvo, W.R. Berkley Corporation and CarMax
    DETROIT and TEANECK, N.J., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rick Bryant, formerly executive vice president of sales for Volvo Cars US, has joined UVeye as the company's executive vice president for strategic partnerships.
  • Existing investors that also participated in UVeye's latest round included GM Ventures, CarMax, W.R. Berkley Corporation and F.I.T.
  • Bryant served as executive vice president of sales operations for Volvo Cars US from 2013 through December of 2022.
  • Since its founding in 2016, the company has raised $200 million in investment capital and formed strategic partnerships with numerous automakers, dealership groups and used-car auctions.

Variant Bio Takes Critical Step Toward the Discovery of Novel Medicines With the Appointment of Two Industry Leaders

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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At Variant Bio, he will be responsible for leading scientific-related activities with a focus on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics.

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  • At Variant Bio, he will be responsible for leading scientific-related activities with a focus on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics.
  • Dr. Bryant trained as a geneticist and bioinformatics scientist before embarking on a long career in business development.
  • Several of these launched products are now blockbusters and have collectively resulted in several billion dollars in licensing revenue.
  • “I’m deeply excited to add David and Steve, with their complementary experience and expertise, to our talented team,” said Andrew Farnum, CEO of Variant Bio.