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Beats Unveils Powerbeats Pro: Totally Wireless, High-Performance Earphones

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Women, Entertainment, Music, Technology, Consumer electronics, Online Retail, Hardware, Audio, Video, Mobile, Wireless, Teens, Retail, Specialty, Mobile Entertainment, Consumer, African-American, MEN, Albums, Dr. Dre, Hip hop genres, Musicians, Beats Electronics, Jimmy Iovine, The Chronic

Beats by Dr. Dre (Beats) today introduces Powerbeats Pro, completely wireless earphones that deliver powerful sound for the worlds most passionate music lovers and motivated athletes.

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  • Beats by Dr. Dre (Beats) today introduces Powerbeats Pro, completely wireless earphones that deliver powerful sound for the worlds most passionate music lovers and motivated athletes.
  • A great solution for comfort, fit and stability was paramount to Powerbeats Pro because of its direct impact on sound delivery.
  • Powerbeats Pro earphones power on when taken out of the case and power off (and charge) when placed inside.
  • Beats by Dr. Dre (Beats) is a leading audio brand founded in 2006 by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine.

ESSENCE Announces Internationally-Focused Expansion of Fashion & Beauty Content with Two Key Editorial Appointments

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Women, Luxury, Social media, Retail, Communications, Advertising, Fashion, Public relations, Investor relations, Consumer, African-American, Magazines, Essence, Periodicals

ESSENCE Communications, the number one media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, today announced two key editorial appointments to support an extensive, internationally-focused expansionof the brands fashion & beauty content across its print, digital and experiential properties.

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  • ESSENCE Communications, the number one media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, today announced two key editorial appointments to support an extensive, internationally-focused expansionof the brands fashion & beauty content across its print, digital and experiential properties.
  • Marielle Bobo has joined ESSENCE as Fashion Director and Julee Wilson has been named ESSENCE Director of Global Beauty.
  • With a global influence and uniquely cultural perspective, ESSENCE continues to set the standard for Black women in beauty and style throughout the Diaspora, said Moana Luu, Chief Content and Creative Officer for ESSENCE.
  • We are deepening our content offerings to inform, inspire and engage our community of women worldwide around diverse images and positive self-expression.

Lincoln Financial Group’s Allison Green Named One of the Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity by Black Enterprise Magazine

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Women, Professional services, Finance, Human resources, Communications, Publishing, Consumer, African-American, Lincoln National Corporation, New York Stock Exchange, Diversity, Business, Economy of the United States, Companies

Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) announced today that Allison Green, senior vice president, chief diversity officer and head of employee engagement, was included in Black Enterprise magazines list of Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity .

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  • Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) announced today that Allison Green, senior vice president, chief diversity officer and head of employee engagement, was included in Black Enterprise magazines list of Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity .
  • At Lincoln Financial, Green oversees the organizations diversity and inclusion strategy and implementation, while leading employee engagement practices that drive and shape company culture.
  • Lincoln was also recently named a top employer for Diversity by Forbes magazine, and received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index.
  • Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) and its affiliates.

Apple Relaunches News Service with Exclusive ESSENCE Content Featuring April Issue Cover Star Issa Rae

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Monday, March 25, 2019
Entertainment, Technology, Consumer electronics, Electronic design automation, Internet, General Entertainment, Mobile, Wireless, Communications, Advertising, Public relations, Investor relations, Consumer, African-American, Articles, Companies, Philosophy of life, Magazines, Essence, Issa Rae, Issa, Apple Inc.

During Apples highly anticipated presentation, ESSENCE was front in center during the tech companys exclusive reveal of ESSENCEs upcoming April issue celebration of diverse beauty featuring the stunning Issa Rae on its print and digital covers.

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  • During Apples highly anticipated presentation, ESSENCE was front in center during the tech companys exclusive reveal of ESSENCEs upcoming April issue celebration of diverse beauty featuring the stunning Issa Rae on its print and digital covers.
  • ESSENCE has been working with the Apple team on this exciting launch showcasing our stunning cover star Issa Rae, in addition to our exciting beauty feature packageall shot by Black female photographers, said ESSENCEs Chief Content & Creative Officer MoAna Luu.
  • ESSENCE is changing the landscape with the addition of our new video cover element as part of this launch.
  • She states: Apple News+ is a dynamic way for ESSENCE to engage our core audience with our robust content.

Premier Summer Housing Accommodations Available at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

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Monday, March 25, 2019
Education, University, Professional services, Consulting, Other Professional Services, Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Consumer, African-American, Asian-American, American Missionary Association, Howard University, Dormitory, Columbia, Maryland

Corvias at Howard University in downtown Washington, D.C. offers convenient, affordable accommodations during the summer for interns, conference attendees and groups seeking nightly, weekly, or monthly accommodations in the bustling downtown District of Columbia area.

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  • Corvias at Howard University in downtown Washington, D.C. offers convenient, affordable accommodations during the summer for interns, conference attendees and groups seeking nightly, weekly, or monthly accommodations in the bustling downtown District of Columbia area.
  • Interns in the D.C. area can experience the best of the city with our summer intern housing options available May 20 August 1, 2019 on the campus of Howard University and a short walking distance to Metro transit located at Howard Plaza Towers.
  • Associations, corporations, camps and group housing is also available on the historic Howard University campus featuring modern, private or shared bedrooms, suite-style living or traditional residence halls.
  • To learn more about Corvias summer housing options available on the Howard University campus or to schedule a tour of our housing facilities, visit housingathoward.com or call 1-877-620-4480.

Match Day: Adtalem Medical Schools Driving Diversity, Addressing Doctor Shortfall in US

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Monday, March 18, 2019
Education, University, Continuing, Other Education, Health, Other Health, Training, Consumer, African-American, Hispanic, General Health, Adtalem Global Education, Ross University School of Medicine, American University of the Caribbean, Educational institutions, Medical schools, Organizations

Match Day, as its known, now carries increased significance as medical school students match with residencies and fellowships in the US.

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  • Match Day, as its known, now carries increased significance as medical school students match with residencies and fellowships in the US.
  • And, with nearly 25% of all US doctors graduating from international medical schools (IMGs), those institutions are driving positive change in the US healthcare system.
  • Adtalem Global Educations medical schools, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), had 946 students match.
  • Our nations medical schools have an obligation to nurture diversity, it is crucial to the wellbeing of underserved and underrepresented populations.

2019 ESSENCE Festival Unveils Epic 25th Anniversary Performance Line-Up

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Monday, February 25, 2019
Entertainment, Music, Celebrity, Communications, Publishing, Events, Concerts, Consumer, African-American, Magazines, Festivals, Periodicals, Essence, 25th Anniversary

The ESSENCE Festival, the worlds largest entertainment and cultural experience, celebrates its 25th anniversary during Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans and today unveiled part one of its epic 25th anniversary performance line-up.

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  • The ESSENCE Festival, the worlds largest entertainment and cultural experience, celebrates its 25th anniversary during Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans and today unveiled part one of its epic 25th anniversary performance line-up.
  • In honor of our 25th anniversary, nearly 30 artists per night over 3 epic nights will come together to mount the worlds largest and most extraordinary cultural celebration.
  • For information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest news about the ESSENCE Festival visit Essence.com/festival .
  • The ESSENCE Festival is produced by ESSENCE Communications, Inc. FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES: Please e-mail [email protected] .

Ross University School of Medicine & Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Partner to Increase Physician Diversity in the U.S.

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Friday, February 15, 2019
Education, University, Continuing, Other Education, Health, Manufacturing, Engineering, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Training, Consumer, African-American, General Health, Adtalem Global Education, Florida A&M University, Ross University School of Medicine, Tallahassee, Florida, Florida, Education in the United States

With the goal of driving diversity among U.S. physicians, today Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) announced a new agreement to help more African Americans attend medical school.

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  • With the goal of driving diversity among U.S. physicians, today Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) announced a new agreement to help more African Americans attend medical school.
  • FAMU and RUSM are establishing an educational pathway program, making it easier for FAMU graduate school students to study medicine at RUSM.
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, founded on October 3, 1887, began classes with 15 students and two instructors.
  • Ross University School of Medicine is an institution of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States.

Plan-It and iMar Learning Solutions is the Winner of the TD Ameritrade Institutional Innovation Quest RIA Fintech Competition

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Friday, February 8, 2019
Professional services, Finance, Consumer, African-American, Finance, Money, Companies, Investment banks, Toronto–Dominion Bank, TD Ameritrade, Brokerage firm, UBS, Thinkorswim

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190208005087/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190208005087/en/
    Derrick Wesley, iMar Learning Solutions, the TD Ameritrade Institutional Innovation Quest winner Photo credit: LILA PHOTO for TD Ameritrade
    Innovation Quest is TD Ameritrade Institutionals first-ever nationwide competition, designed to attract leading-edge technology solutions for RIAs.
  • TD Ameritrade Institutional is a division of TD Ameritrade, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, a brokerage subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation.
  • The TD Ameritrade Institutional Innovation Quest competition is subject to Official Rules, available at www.tdainstitutional.com/IQ .
  • 1TD Ameritrade Institutional is a division of TD Ameritrade, Inc., a brokerage subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation.

Kelly Rowland Set to Host 2019 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Women, Entertainment, TV and Radio, Celebrity, Blogging, Social media, Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Other Communications, Consumer, African-American, Albums, Everybody Dance Now, Kelly Rowland, Essence, Kelly, Here I Am, Shine, Cinema of the United States

Singer / actress, Kelly Rowland, has been confirmed to host the 12th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Beverly Hills, CA.

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  • Singer / actress, Kelly Rowland, has been confirmed to host the 12th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Beverly Hills, CA.
  • Im so honored to host this years ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards and shine a light on four exceptional women for their art and social activism, said Kelly Rowland.
  • Stay tuned to Essence.com for highlights and behind-the-scenes access to the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
  • The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards is presented by The Ford Motor Company and sponsored byAT&T, Inc., LOral, Walmart, Geico and Warner Bros.