Robert Kraft

The Shawn Carter Foundation & Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Collaborate On Initial $2 Million Fund To Stop The Spread of Book Bans

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Friday, July 21, 2023

NEW YORK, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Shawn Carter Foundation and Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism kicked off its initiative to stop the nationwide book ban and protect educational freedom by collaborating on an initial $2 million fund. The partnership was announced last week and aims to preserve culture, expand diversity of thought, and protect the centers of knowledge and creativity in communities across the country by joining forces to stop the spread of all hate and to ensure history does not repeat itself.

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  • NEW YORK, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Shawn Carter Foundation and Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism kicked off its initiative to stop the nationwide book ban and protect educational freedom by collaborating on an initial $2 million fund.
  • In that span, more than 1,400 individuals signed up for BPL library cards at the Central and Marcy libraries.
  • The Shawn Carter Foundation and Foundation to Combat Antisemitism originally announced plans to join forces to stop the nationwide book bans and protect educational freedom.
  • The Shawn Carter Foundation and the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism are proud to stand together to ensure that history will not repeat itself and to continue to fight the spread of all hate.

Atlas World Sports is Betting Big on 2021 and Beyond

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

CHICAGO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas World Sports is so confident that sports is back bigger than ever in 2021, they bet their business on it.

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  • CHICAGO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas World Sports is so confident that sports is back bigger than ever in 2021, they bet their business on it.
  • - Robert Kraft, Atlas World Sports
    The company will release its Atlas World Sports app at the end of August '21 ONLY 5 weeks away!
  • All users will soon "Bet Better" with Atlas World Sports in hand!
  • Like all sports fans, we have massive FOMO when it comes to our favorite teams and betting," says Atlas World Sports Founder Robert Kraft.

Harvard Business School Kraft Precision Medicine Accelerator Launches Strategic Playbook For Organizations Working To Bring Cures To Patients

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

BOSTON, Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvard Business School Kraft Precision Medicine Accelerator announced today the launch of a playbook designed to help the approximately 20,000 disease-focused organizations operating in the United States bring treatments and cures to market faster.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvard Business School Kraft Precision Medicine Accelerator announced today the launch of a playbook designed to help the approximately 20,000 disease-focused organizations operating in the United States bring treatments and cures to market faster.
  • The playbook, on the Accelerator's website , will help non-profits and other organizations build better, faster business models for finding cures more efficiently.
  • "We strategically chose to launch the Accelerator with Harvard Business School because we know that the right business model can move mountains," said Robert Kraft.
  • The Kraft Precision Medicine Accelerator was established in 2016 with a $20 million endowment from the Robert and Myra Kraft Family Foundation, Inc. to advance high-priority opportunities in precision medicine.

AJC Project Interchange Receives Genesis Prize "Speak Out for Israel" Grant

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

NEW YORK, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) is receiving a Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) "Speak Out for Israel" grant.

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  • NEW YORK, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) is receiving a Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) "Speak Out for Israel" grant.
  • Funding for the grant was established through the $1 million Genesis Prize (dubbed the "Jewish Nobel" by TIME Magazine), presented last year to American philanthropist and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
  • AJC Project Interchange has achieved an international reputation as a premier forum for introducing leading global thought-leaders to Israel.
  • "The Genesis Prize Foundation grant will allow Project Interchange to continue to introduce leaders to Israel's diversity, democracy, and innovative spirit, while also sharing the reality of its geostrategic challenges," Harris said.

Bob Kraft Re-Elected IIUSA President for Fourth Consecutive Term

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Friday, May 29, 2020

MILWAUKEE, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --FirstPathway Partners CEO and Chairman, Bob Kraft, accepted his re-election as IIUSA President for the fourth consecutive year, returning to serve the board for the 2020-2021 term.

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  • MILWAUKEE, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --FirstPathway Partners CEO and Chairman, Bob Kraft, accepted his re-election as IIUSA President for the fourth consecutive year, returning to serve the board for the 2020-2021 term.
  • "I am proud to share with you the fact that I was re-elected as IIUSA President for the fourth time.
  • I've been a board member since 2014 and have been involved as a member of IIUSA since 2008.
  • Mr. Kraft leads both FirstPathway Partners and IIUSA with an extensive background in immigrant investor programs, global relations, U.S. job creation, and economic growth.

Revealing Interviews with Music Industry Executives, Artists, Producers on The Music Makers, New Music Podcast with Industry Insights, Guidance, Behind-the-Scenes Stories

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

The Music Makers goes deep into the psyches of artists, producers, songwriters, recording engineers, managers, industry executives, and more to give listeners insight, education, and inspiration.

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  • The Music Makers goes deep into the psyches of artists, producers, songwriters, recording engineers, managers, industry executives, and more to give listeners insight, education, and inspiration.
  • Kushner's intimate and engaging interview style elicits fascinating, behind-the-scenes stories from interviewees who appreciate his knowledge, passion, and compelling questions.
  • "Andy Kushner is one of the smartest interviewers I've met," said Robert Kraft, former president of 20thCentury Fox Music.
  • "He knew how to posethoughtful and unique questions, and dig deep into the inner workings of the music industry."

Robert Kraft, New England Patriots Owner, Announced As The 2019 Genesis Prize Laureate

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Awarded "Jewish Nobel" for his commitment to Israel, social justice and equality

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  • Awarded "Jewish Nobel" for his commitment to Israel, social justice and equality
    Will use $1 million award to combat anti-Semitism, efforts at de-legitimization of Israel
    NEW YORKand TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, The Genesis Prize Foundation announced prominent American philanthropist and owner of the New England Patriots football team, Robert Kraft, as the 2019 Genesis Prize Laureate.
  • "I am honored to receive the Genesis Prize and thank the Genesis Prize Foundation for its recognition and willingness to direct my prize monies to such worthy causes," said Kraft.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Robert Kraft to the outstanding family of Genesis Prize Laureates," said Stan Polovets, co-Founder and Chairman of The Genesis Prize Foundation.
  • In addition to directing funds to these causes, the Laureates have engaged in yearlong initiatives developed jointly with The Genesis Prize Foundation.

Robert Kraft, New England Patriots Owner, Announced As The 2019 Genesis Prize Laureate

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Awarded "Jewish Nobel" for his commitment to Israel, social justice and equality

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  • Awarded "Jewish Nobel" for his commitment to Israel, social justice and equality
    NEW YORKand TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Genesis Prize Foundation announced prominent American philanthropist and owner of the New England Patriots football team, Robert Kraft, as the 2019 Genesis Prize Laureate.
  • "I am honoured to receive the Genesis Prize and thank The Genesis Prize Foundation for its recognition and willingness to direct my prize monies to such worthy causes," said Kraft.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Robert Kraft to the outstanding family of Genesis Prize Laureates," said Stan Polovets, co-Founder and Chairman of The Genesis Prize Foundation.
  • Launched in 2013, the Prize is financed through a permanent endowment of $100 million established by TheGenesis Prize Foundation.