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Stride Kicks Off $10 Million Scholarship Investment with Inaugural Private Academy Awards

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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This inaugural cohort will receive tuition-free full-time enrollment at K12 Private Academy for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.

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  • This inaugural cohort will receive tuition-free full-time enrollment at K12 Private Academy for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.
  • For 20 years, Stride has been committed to making high-quality education accessible to all students, and that includes removing racial and economic barriers, said James Rhyu, CEO at Stride.
  • Were honored to expand our ability to provide a quality, online education for our students, said Leslie Smith, Head of School at K12 Private Academy.
  • Future cohorts will include additional scholarships to K12 Private Academy, as well as to higher education institutions.

Genomic Testing Cooperative Establishes a Program to Address Cancer Disparity by Offering Molecular Profiling to Minority Patients without Adequate Insurance Coverage and Facilitating Access to Precision Medicine and Enrollment in Clinical Trials

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Research, General Health, Gay & Lesbian, Professional services, Oncology, African-American, Consumer, Genetics, Clinical trials, Science, Insurance, Health, Health sciences, Health, Clinical pharmacology, Clinical research, Drug discovery, Pharmaceutical industry, Clinical trial, Design of experiments, Precision medicine, Cancer Trials Support Unit, COVID-19 drug development

One of the reasons for this disparity is poor access to precision medicine and exclusion from clinical trials or studies evaluating the potential differences in the biology of their cancer.

Key Points: 
  • One of the reasons for this disparity is poor access to precision medicine and exclusion from clinical trials or studies evaluating the potential differences in the biology of their cancer.
  • The molecular profiling report provides information regarding potential clinical trials that will help the patients evaluate their options to participate and be treated in these clinical trials.
  • Participation in this program will increase access of underserved patients and reduce disparity within community-based cancer care.
  • Minority patients are not adequately represented in the process for developing innovative medicine nor in the implementation of state-of-the-art medicine.

Know Your History, Know Your Risk: Saving Black Lives From Breast Cancer

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Oncology, African-American, Health, Consumer, Women, General Health, Breast cancer, Cancer, Triple-negative breast cancer, Health, Epidemiology, Breast cancer awareness, Risk factors for breast cancer

These systemic issues are compounded by the lack of diversity in breast cancer research and clinical trials, leading to limited understanding of breast cancer in and the effectiveness of treatments for Black women.

Key Points: 
  • These systemic issues are compounded by the lack of diversity in breast cancer research and clinical trials, leading to limited understanding of breast cancer in and the effectiveness of treatments for Black women.
  • Black women face a trifecta of issues that negatively affect their breast cancer outcomes, said Paula Schneider, Komens President and CEO.
  • They tend to be diagnosed younger, at later stages and with more aggressive and hard-to-treat subtypes of breast cancer, such as triple negative breast cancer.
  • Susan G. Komen is the worlds leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever.

Citi Hires Black-Owned Firms Exclusively to Distribute $2.5 Billion Bond Issuance in Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Professional services, African-American, Consumer, Women, Finance, Banking, Primary dealers, Subprime mortgage crisis, Citigroup, Midtown Manhattan, Economy of New York City, Bond, Banks, Companies

Minority-owned broker dealers, Black-owned firms in particular, have historically and largely been shut out of the capital markets.

Key Points: 
  • Minority-owned broker dealers, Black-owned firms in particular, have historically and largely been shut out of the capital markets.
  • Citi hired four Black-owned financial firms to distribute the bonds to investors, which priced on January 21.
  • Citi continues to proactively seek opportunities to partner with diverse syndicate groups for our bond offerings, said Michael Verdeschi, Treasurer of Citi.
  • Since 2015, Citi has worked with over 30 firms owned by underrepresented minorities, women and veterans totaling over $150 billion in bond issuance.

Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware Launches Grassroots Canvassing Campaign to Engage Citizens to Advocate for Diversity on Delaware’s Courts

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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This weekend, Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware (CPBD) launched a canvassing campaign to reach thousands of Delawareans as they directly engage with and educate citizens on the lack of diversity on Delawares highest courts and shed light on the opaque judicial nomination process.

Key Points: 
  • This weekend, Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware (CPBD) launched a canvassing campaign to reach thousands of Delawareans as they directly engage with and educate citizens on the lack of diversity on Delawares highest courts and shed light on the opaque judicial nomination process.
  • CPBD, Reverend Al Sharpton, civic leaders and citizens are calling for Gov.
  • Carney to appoint an African American judge to replace Bouchard and restore diversity to the Chancery Court.
  • Said Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware Campaign Manager Chris Coffey: Every time we get out and talk to Delawareans, they are shocked by the lack of transparency and diversity in the states courts.

ServiceNow Launches $100 Million Fund to Build Equitable Opportunities for Black Communities

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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This $100 million investment fund is designed to drive more sustainable wealth creation by funding homeownership, entrepreneurship, and neighborhood revitalization within Black communities in 10 regions across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • This $100 million investment fund is designed to drive more sustainable wealth creation by funding homeownership, entrepreneurship, and neighborhood revitalization within Black communities in 10 regions across the United States.
  • 2020 amplified the racial and socioeconomic inequalities disproportionately impacting Black communities across the country.
  • With the ServiceNow Racial Equity Fund, we will expand opportunities to reduce the wealth gap for potentially thousands of U.S.-based individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and business owners.
  • ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ServiceNow, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

First Cohort of Black Corporate Board Readiness Professionals Convenes at Santa Clara University

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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Seasoned executives from the realms of high tech, entertainment, fashion, finance, professional sports and more have joined the inaugural cohort of Santa Clara Universitys new Black Corporate Board Readiness program.

Key Points: 
  • Seasoned executives from the realms of high tech, entertainment, fashion, finance, professional sports and more have joined the inaugural cohort of Santa Clara Universitys new Black Corporate Board Readiness program.
  • The cohort of 28 includes Black professionals from six states and numerous industries, with depth and breadth of professional experience.
  • As part of the launch of the BCBR, Santa Clara University is hosting a series of Conversations on Diversity in Silicon Valley .
  • Santa Clara Universitys Leavey School of Business offers one of the nations best graduate business programs ranked No.

Amazon Teams Up with Pharrell Williams’ YELLOW and Georgia Tech to Launch New Music Remix Competition to Inspire Students to Pursue Computer Science

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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Your Voice is Power is the latest initiative between Amazon Future Engineer , Amazon Music, and Georgia Tech to expand computer science education to more students from underserved communities and groups currently underrepresented in tech.

Key Points: 
  • Your Voice is Power is the latest initiative between Amazon Future Engineer , Amazon Music, and Georgia Tech to expand computer science education to more students from underserved communities and groups currently underrepresented in tech.
  • The need for high quality computer science education is more important than ever, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • This collaboration between YELLOW, Amazon, and Georgia Tech is a celebration of Black creators and change-makers, said Pharrell.
  • Students who submit their remixes to the competition will be judged by a panel of Amazon engineers, Amazon Music team members, and music industry professionals.

Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware Echoes Reverend Al Sharpton’s Calls for the Appointment of Diverse Judges in His Letter to President-elect Joe Biden

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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Al Sharptons letter to President-elect Joe Biden through a print ad in the Delaware News Journal on Sunday in the lead-up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Key Points: 
  • Al Sharptons letter to President-elect Joe Biden through a print ad in the Delaware News Journal on Sunday in the lead-up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
  • Delawares Court of Chancery, in its most recent appointment, replaced an open seat by the first African American Justice with a white male.
  • In his letter, Sharpton advocates for increased diversity within the federal judiciary, citing statistics on the lack of federal judges representing underrepresented groups, most notably people of color.
  • For more information on Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware or to join the cause, visit DelawareForBusiness.org .

BET to Air Mega Night of Tyler Perry Must-Watch Originals With the Return of “Tyler Perry’s The Oval” and the World Television Debut of “Madea’s Farewell Play” Airing Tuesday, February 16

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Friday, January 15, 2021
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Today, BET announced the premiere date of the much-anticipated original drama Tyler Perrys The Oval season two and the television debut of acclaimed stage play Tyler Perrys Madeas Farewell Play airing Tuesday, February 16 starting at 8 PM ET/PT.

Key Points: 
  • Today, BET announced the premiere date of the much-anticipated original drama Tyler Perrys The Oval season two and the television debut of acclaimed stage play Tyler Perrys Madeas Farewell Play airing Tuesday, February 16 starting at 8 PM ET/PT.
  • Tyler Perrys The Oval season two returns Tuesday, February 16, at a special time 10:30 PM ET/PT.
  • Come home to BET for a night of Black joy, entertainment and more of the Tyler Perry content we all cant get enough of!
  • Tyler Perrys Madeas Farewell Play is executive produced, directed, and written by Tyler Perry.