African-American

Essence Girls United Announces Its First-ever Summit Designed to Amplify, Connect, Inspire and Empower the Next Generation of Black Women Leaders

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Women, African-American, Consumer, Other Technology, Technology, Essence, Women LEAD, Ulta Beauty, Magazines, Periodicals

ESSENCE Girls United, the premier destination for young Black women leaders and cultural disruptors announces the first-ever ESSENCE Girls United Summit , sponsored by Ulta Beauty and McDonalds Black & Positively Golden movement.

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  • ESSENCE Girls United, the premier destination for young Black women leaders and cultural disruptors announces the first-ever ESSENCE Girls United Summit , sponsored by Ulta Beauty and McDonalds Black & Positively Golden movement.
  • Led by young Black women for young Black women, this impactful summit will convene the next generation of scholars, activists, leaders and creators to empower young Black women on topics that matter to them.
  • The ESSENCE Girls United summit will take place virtually on Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 6 P.M. - 10 P.M.
  • The ESSENCE Girls United Summit further exemplifies this commitment by continuing to empower the next generation of Black women for years to come.

NBMBAA® Announces Its New President & CEO​

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Monday, September 21, 2020
Human resources, Consulting, Continuing, Professional services, University, African-American, Consumer, Education, Georgia Aquarium, Aquarium, Animals

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200921005462/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200921005462/en/
    We welcome Joseph Joe Handy to the NBMBAA family as President and CEO, effective October 5, 2020.
  • Joe most recently served as the President of Georgia Aquarium Foundation, having served as Georgia Aquarium's President and Chief Operating Officer since 2017.
  • Bruce Thompson, NBMBAA Interim President & CEO, will remain with the Association in a consultancy role through the end of the year working on growth and technology initiatives.
  • We are looking forward to what Joe will bring to the NBMBAA as we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year.

Campbell Appoints Camille Pierce as Chief Culture Officer

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Professional services, Retail, African-American, Consumer, Supermarket, Human resources, Food, Beverage, Mark Clouse, Mondelēz International, Campbells, Campbell Soup Company, Scottish culture, Food and drink, Companies

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) appointed Camille Pierce as Vice President and Chief Culture Officer, effective Oct. 26, 2020.

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  • Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) appointed Camille Pierce as Vice President and Chief Culture Officer, effective Oct. 26, 2020.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200917005881/en/
    Campbell appoints Camille Pierce as Chief Culture Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mark Clouse, Campbells President and Chief Executive Officer, said Were approaching inclusion and diversity and culture change in a comprehensive and systemic way, by making it a company-wide priority supported by an integrated plan with measurable goals and a multi-year approach.
  • Pierce, 47, will report to Xavier Boza, Campbells Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, and to Clouse.
  • Pierce joins Campbell from Whirlpool Corporation, where she most recently served as Senior Director of Global Inclusion & Diversity.

Siemens Foundation and Siemens Healthineers Team Up with Testing for America to Donate Nearly $3M in Funding and COVID-19 Testing Technologies to Support the Safe Reopening of HBCUs

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Medical Supplies, Health, Medical devices, Infectious diseases, African-American, Philanthropy, Consumer, Foundation, Siemens, Companies, Industries, Siemens Healthineers, Science and technology in Germany

Siemens Healthineers is proud to support Testing for America and the HBCUs as they undertake reopening, said Dave Pacitti, Siemens Foundation Board of Directors member; President of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.; and Head of the Americas for Siemens Healthineers.

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  • Siemens Healthineers is proud to support Testing for America and the HBCUs as they undertake reopening, said Dave Pacitti, Siemens Foundation Board of Directors member; President of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.; and Head of the Americas for Siemens Healthineers.
  • Siemens Healthineers will contribute technologies including serology tests, which look for antibodies that develop once a virus becomes present in a persons system.
  • Testing for America will work closely with Siemens and advise HBCUs on protocols and incorporation of these technologies on their campuses.
  • TFAs initiative aligns with the mission of both the Siemens Foundation and Siemens Healthineers to support healthcare equity and racial justice in underserved and underrepresented communities across the country.

Mastercard Pledges $500 million to Help Close Racial Wealth and Opportunity Gap for Black Communities Across America

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Finance, Banking, African-American, Consumer, Professional services, Financial services, Money, Finance, MasterCard, Financial inclusion, Black people

In its sustained efforts to build a more inclusive global digital economy, Mastercard is investing $500 million in Black communities over the next five years.

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  • In its sustained efforts to build a more inclusive global digital economy, Mastercard is investing $500 million in Black communities over the next five years.
  • Mayors Fund and Accelerator for America will expand the Angeleno Card initiative, which has already distributed more than $36 million to help more than 100,000 L.A. residents hardest hit by the pandemic.
  • I commend Mastercard for building on their financial inclusion efforts by working with American cities like us to close the racial and opportunity gaps for Black communities created by generations of disparities.
  • Effective change requires a community effort and a holistic approach for closing the racial wealth gap.

KORE Aids Georgia Tech CDAIT in IoT Education, Research

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Technology, Other Technology, Philanthropy, Internet, African-American, University, Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Education, Articles, Ambient intelligence, Digital technology, Emerging technologies, Technology assessment, Internet of things, Science and technology, Technology, Kore, KORE Wireless, KORE, Georgia Tech

Georgia Techs Center for the Development and Application of Internet-of-Things Technologies (CDAIT) was created to bring IoT experts together with Georgia Tech researchers and faculty to expand the capability of IoT potential.

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  • Georgia Techs Center for the Development and Application of Internet-of-Things Technologies (CDAIT) was created to bring IoT experts together with Georgia Tech researchers and faculty to expand the capability of IoT potential.
  • CDAIT aims to stimulate creativity, productivity gains, and revenue generation in IoT, something KORE keeps at the center of its value proposition.
  • As a member, KORE will provide its expertise to guide discussions and research on successful IoT development and deployment across industry sectors.
  • KORE is pleased to join Georgia Tech in advancing IoT, said KORE CEO Romil Bahl.

iHeartMedia, America’s Leading Podcast Publisher, and Radio Hall-of-Famer Charlamagne Tha God Launch The Black Effect Podcast Network

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Technology, Marketing, Other Sports, Advertising, Communications, General Sports, Entertainment, General Entertainment, Celebrity, Film & Motion Pictures, Social media, Audio, Video, Other Technology, African-American, Consumer, Other Entertainment, TV and Radio, Internet, Other Communications, Sports, Mobile Entertainment, Music, Books, Charlamagne tha God, Gullah, Podcast, Technology, Science and technology, Mass media, iHeartMedia, Charlamagne Tha God, The Black Effect Podcast Network

1 commercial podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac , and Charlamagne Tha God, one of the most influential and authoritative voices in media, announced today a historic joint venture partnership to launch The Black Effect Podcast Network.

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  • 1 commercial podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac , and Charlamagne Tha God, one of the most influential and authoritative voices in media, announced today a historic joint venture partnership to launch The Black Effect Podcast Network.
  • Black, Black, Blackity Black, Black, Black, Black.
  • The Black Effect Podcast Network is a transformative network founded by renowned cultural architect, executive producer, bestselling author, and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God.
  • The Black Effect Podcast Network helps its partners define their place in culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform and empower.

ESSENCE Releases Statement Regarding Final Independent Review –

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Professional services, Entertainment, African-American, Consumer, Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, Human resources, Articles, Internet activism, 4chan, Internet-based activism, Philosophy of life, Aristotle, Essence, Madhyamaka, Wanga, Anonymous, Consultant, Project Chanology

This statement serves as a second and final update regarding two comprehensive and independent reviews launched by ESSENCE following anonymous accusations leveled in a June 28th blog post against the company, its ownership and executive leadership.

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  • This statement serves as a second and final update regarding two comprehensive and independent reviews launched by ESSENCE following anonymous accusations leveled in a June 28th blog post against the company, its ownership and executive leadership.
  • ESSENCEs Interim CEO, Caroline Wanga, oversaw the full independent review process.
  • In addition, third-party consultant Center for Workforce Excellence has completed its separate independent review of the state of the organizations culture, including the facilitation of listening sessions with current ESSENCE employees.
  • Wanga stated, From the outset of these anonymous claims, ESSENCE has maintained our commitment to an independent process and transparency.

6.6 Million Viewers Tuned in to Tyler Perry’s New Sitcoms “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living” Last Wednesday Night on BET

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Friday, September 4, 2020
African-American, Consumer, General Entertainment, Entertainment, TV and Radio, American television series, Television series, Perry's, Tyler, Texas, Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Television

BET adds two more hit series to its winning Wednesday line up, with Tyler Perrys new sitcoms, Tyler Perrys House of Payne and Tyler Perrys Assisted Living.

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  • BET adds two more hit series to its winning Wednesday line up, with Tyler Perrys new sitcoms, Tyler Perrys House of Payne and Tyler Perrys Assisted Living.
  • ** Tyler Perrys House of Payne and Tyler Perrys Assisted Living occupied the #1 and #2 spots for Program social video views (excluding Sports and News & Talk), posting over 4M streams collectively.
  • ** New Episodes of Tyler Perrys House of Payne and Tyler Perrys Assisted Living.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200904005367/en/
    TYLER PERRYS HOUSE OF PAYNE airs Wednesdays at 8 PM ET/PT on BET.

BET and Entertainment Tonight to Honor Chadwick Boseman with Exclusive News Special “BET and ET Present Chadwick Boseman: Life and Legacy,” Premiering Sunday, September 6 at 9 PM ET/PT

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Celebrity, African-American, Music, Consumer, Boseman, Chadwick, BET, Television in the United States, Actors, Television

Today, BET, in partnership with Entertainment Tonight, announced a new primetime news special honoring an extraordinary talent Chadwick Boseman.

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  • Today, BET, in partnership with Entertainment Tonight, announced a new primetime news special honoring an extraordinary talent Chadwick Boseman.
  • Hosted by Kevin Frazier, BET and ET Present Chadwick Boseman: Life and Legacy will feature compelling and intimate footage of Boseman.
  • We join so many in celebration of his life, legacy and immeasurable contributions to film and representation of African Americans in the media.
  • BET and ET Present Chadwick Boseman: Life and Legacy premieres Sunday, September 6 at 9 PM ET/ET on BET.