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National Urban League Launches Black Restaurant Accelerator Program Powered by $10 Million Grant from PepsiCo Foundation

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Urban League and PepsiCo joined forces to create the Black Restaurant Accelerator, which will boost approximately 500 Black-owned businesses over the next five years.

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  • PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Urban League and PepsiCo joined forces to create the Black Restaurant Accelerator, which will boost approximately 500 Black-owned businesses over the next five years.
  • "This is a game changing program that will provide Black restaurateurs with access to business-building resources tailored to meet their specific needs," said Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League.
  • National Urban League will begin accepting applications for the program in the first quarter of 2021.
  • Black Restaurant Week: Pepsi recently signed on as the first-ever national title sponsor of the Black culinary celebration.

First-Ever Virtual Festival Includes Two UNSTOPPABLE Weekends of #ESSENCEFEST with Daytime Empowerment Experiences and Nighttime Concerts; All Streaming on ESSENCEStudios.com, June 25-28 and July 2-5

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

This year, in partnership with Michelle Obamas national, nonpartisan organization, When We All Vote , ESSENCE will share voter registration and voting resources.

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  • This year, in partnership with Michelle Obamas national, nonpartisan organization, When We All Vote , ESSENCE will share voter registration and voting resources.
  • NEWLY ANNOUNCED: First Lady Michelle Obama; Kerry Washington; Naomi Campbell; Lena Waithe; Ayesha and Steph Curry; Rev.
  • Al Sharpton; Marc Morial; Tamika Mallory; Tarana Burke; Jon Batiste; Chronixx; Michaela Coel; Wyclef; Iyanla Vanzant; Sarah Jessica Parker; Iman Shumpert & Teyana Taylor.
  • PLUS: Marco Borges; Jemele Hill; Misa Hylton; Jeanette Jenkins; MC Lyte; Jodie Patterson; Michael Jai White & Gillian White; Ebonie K. Williams; and many more.

National Urban League and HundredX introduce initial findings comparing the differences in customer experience for African-American Consumers

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

The National Urban League and HundredX, Inc. released today preliminary findings from an innovative process and data set bringing added transparency to the customer experiences of diverse consumers.

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  • The National Urban League and HundredX, Inc. released today preliminary findings from an innovative process and data set bringing added transparency to the customer experiences of diverse consumers.
  • Commenting on the initial findings, Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, noted that "While many companies had positive or no gaps in performance with African-American consumers, regrettably many others did.
  • The initial data and findings were produced from over 120,000 pieces of feedback collected by HundredX during the final nine months of 2019.
  • About the National Urban League:
    The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities.

#RolandMartinUnfiltered Is a Black News Platform with the Largest Audience in America

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

I conduct interviews with newsmakers and stream content related to criminal justice, health, politics and other topics that are extremely important to the Black community.

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  • I conduct interviews with newsmakers and stream content related to criminal justice, health, politics and other topics that are extremely important to the Black community.
  • Roland Martin is one the most important voices in Black America today, says Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League.
  • His insight and no-nonsense approach to bringing news and opinion to, for and about Black America is a welcome alternative to the sameness of many other journalists.
  • Established by veteran Black journalist Roland Martin in September 2018, #RolandMartinUnfiltered, has grown to become an African American daily digital news platform with the largest audience in the nation.

New Orleans Convention Center Authority Launches Latest Expansion

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center Authority, the governing board of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, announced the launch of SEBconnect, a new, first-of-its-kind tool built to create awareness and educate local business owners in real-time about available contracting and purchasing opportunities at the Convention Center.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center Authority, the governing board of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, announced the launch of SEBconnect, a new, first-of-its-kind tool built to create awareness and educate local business owners in real-time about available contracting and purchasing opportunities at the Convention Center.
  • We are committed to maximizing small and emerging business opportunities between the Convention Center and local vendors, and SEBconnect is a great example of how we're answering the call from our local business community to better streamline the process of connecting with the Center."
  • Earlier this year, the Authority hired Small Business Program Director, Rocsean Spencer to help promote the importance of diversity, inclusion and small business development at the Convention Center.
  • I am extremely proud of the dedication our team and the Authority has shown and look forward to seeing what's next," said Michael Sawaya, President and General Manager of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

GEICO’s Rost Receives Prestigious Urban League Honor

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190808005069/en/
    Rynthia Rost accepts the Charles B. Collins Distinguished Trustee Award from National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial.
  • Photo courtesy of the National Urban League (Photo: Business Wire)
    The annual honor goes to a notable Urban League advocate who embodies the ideals of the organization and the esteemed Charles B. Collins who helped to usher-in great growth and improvements during his long affiliation with the National Urban League.
  • Rynthia Rost embodies the Urban Leagues mission of empowerment and service," said Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League.
  • I am grateful to the National Urban League for this tremendous honor and for allowing me to be part of your efforts to empower local communities, Rost said.

MGMA19 | The Annual Conference Brings Together Reputable Keynote Speakers Including a U.S. Senator, a Former Monk, Subject of Moneyball, and a Shark

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Monday, July 8, 2019

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) will host its annual conference, MGMA | 19 The Annual Conference (#MGMA19AC), taking place October 13-16, 2019 in New Orleansat the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) will host its annual conference, MGMA | 19 The Annual Conference (#MGMA19AC), taking place October 13-16, 2019 in New Orleansat the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
  • By striking parallels between baseball and business, Beane inspires audiences across industries with his unforgettable winning underdog story.
  • "MGMA's Annual Conference offers educational content and leadership learning opportunities designed to foster innovation and positive action and results."
  • MGMA|19 The Annual Conference sponsors include:

Coda Signature CEO Mark Grindeland to Head MJBizCon NEXT Panel on Integrating Tech in the Cannabis Industry

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

The 40-minute panel Be Everywhere: Integrating Technology into Your Retail Experience"is scheduled for June 13, 2:50 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

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  • The 40-minute panel Be Everywhere: Integrating Technology into Your Retail Experience"is scheduled for June 13, 2:50 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
  • The supply chain is broken, and its making it difficult for manufacturers to support retailers in an optimal manner, and vice versa.
  • Recognized as a leading innovator in product development, Coda Signature features bold flavor combinations and rejuvenating formulas made from only the highest-quality, natural ingredients.
  • Coda Signature is currently pursuing expansion into other emerging markets in North America, including California and Canada.

10G, Smart Cities, Next-Gen Architectures Headline Cable-Tec Expo Agenda

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Discounted early-bird registration is available for Cable-Tec Expo, to be held Monday through Thursday, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

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  • Discounted early-bird registration is available for Cable-Tec Expo, to be held Monday through Thursday, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
  • The Americas' premier cable industry event, Expo is a nexus for the innovation, applied science and thought leadership supporting next-generation products and services.
  • Powered by CableLabs, NCTA the Internet & Television Association, Cable Europe and SCTEISBE, 10G will provide improved speed, latency, reliability, compute capabilities and security.
  • An extension of Expo 2019 knowledge sharing beyond the close of the event with two information-rich sessions on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 3.

National Urban League And Urban One Release Report Cards For States' Educational Equity Plans

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

NEW YORK, April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --One Solution, the branded solution division of Urban One, and the National Urban League have partnered to release the States' Educational Equity Plans Report Cards.

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  • NEW YORK, April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --One Solution, the branded solution division of Urban One, and the National Urban League have partnered to release the States' Educational Equity Plans Report Cards.
  • "States have an opportunity to commit earnestly to advancing equity," National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said.
  • National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial cautioned that the report cards do not constitute an assessment or analysis of a state's school system.
  • Advocates should encourage states to amend their plans based on the National Urban League's ESSA Equity Report Card.