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Rainbow PUSH Coalition Announces the Formal Installation of Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III as President and CEO

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III will be formally installed as the President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 7 PM at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters (1323 Canton St, Dallas, TX 75202). The sold-out installation event comes 6 months after the announcement of Dr. Haynes as Rev. Jesse Jackson's successor during Rainbow PUSH Coalition's national convention. VIP program participants and attendees will come to Dallas from all over the country, including Roland Martin, Rev. Al Sharpton (NAN), Shavonne Arline-Bradley (NCNW), Dr. Michael Sorrell, Dr. Amos Brown, and Dr. Ron Daniels, among others. Tashara Parker, 4X Emmy award-winning journalist, will serve as the mistress of ceremonies.

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  • The sold-out installation event comes 6 months after the announcement of Dr. Haynes as Rev.
  • Al Sharpton (NAN), Shavonne Arline-Bradley (NCNW), Dr. Michael Sorrell, Dr. Amos Brown, and Dr. Ron Daniels, among others.
  • Tickets for the conference, which are $75 per person and inclusive of two meals provided throughout the day, are available for purchase online .
  • The formal installation ceremony and the President's Inaugural Social Justice Conference is presented by Sound Design Studios, a Dallas based black owned production company.

UNIQUE COLLABORATION LAUNCHES NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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CENTURY CITY, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RaiseAChild, the non-profit Los Angeles based organization dedicated to inspiring and encouraging caring people to nurture children in foster care, announced that it has orchestrated dozens of community organizations, families, and corporate sponsors in a new holiday tradition for Los Angeles County called the RaiseAChild Holiday Tree Grove presented by Banc of California. Hosted at Westfield Century City and Holiday Tree Grove opens the evening of Saturday, December 2 and closes on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. A special celebration is scheduled for Saturday, December 2 starting at 4:00PM, with a brief presentation at 4:45PM, and the tree lighting at 5:00PM and is open to the public.

Key Points: 
  • The RaiseAChild Holiday Tree Grove benefits regional children and youth in foster care and decades of environmental benefits to the Southland.
  • CENTURY CITY, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RaiseAChild , the non-profit Los Angeles based organization dedicated to inspiring and encouraging caring people to nurture children in foster care, announced that it has orchestrated dozens of community organizations, families, and corporate sponsors in a new holiday tradition for Los Angeles County called the RaiseAChild Holiday Tree Grove presented by Banc of California.
  • Hosted at Westfield Century City and Holiday Tree Grove opens the evening of Saturday, December 2 and closes on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
  • "The holiday season can be an especially difficult time for children and youth in foster care," said Rich Valenza, Founder and CEO of RaiseAChild.

Steinbridge Group Announces $100M Commitment to Historically Black Colleges, Universities & Other Institutions

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Today, the Steinbridge Group announced a $100 million, privately funded commitment to the nation’s Historically Black Colleges, Universities, and other institutions.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Steinbridge Group announced a $100 million, privately funded commitment to the nation’s Historically Black Colleges, Universities, and other institutions.
  • Steinbridge Group aims to partner with higher education and other institutions in search of a roadmap to generate value from their underutilized real estate.
  • The Steinbridge commitment envisions these institutions retaining meaningful ownership of developments, while generating revenue, and bolstering long-term financial gain, all while remaining consistent with their missions and values.
  • For more information about the Steinbridge Group, visit www.steinbridge.com or visit on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn .

TV One Networks Announces New and Returning Slate of Original Programming in Celebration of the Networks' Milestone 20th Anniversary

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TV One Networks has announced its comprehensive slate of programming across linear and digital networks at the 2024 virtual Upfront presentation. The presentation was led by Michelle Rice, President, TV One and CLEO TV, Julia VanTuyl, SVP, Ad Sales and Marketing and Austyn Biggers, SVP, Original Programming and Production.

Key Points: 
  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TV One Networks has announced its comprehensive slate of programming across linear and digital networks at the 2024 virtual Upfront presentation.
  • The presentation was led by Michelle Rice, President, TV One and CLEO TV, Julia VanTuyl, SVP, Ad Sales and Marketing and Austyn Biggers, SVP, Original Programming and Production.
  • For 20 years, TV One Networks has been an industry leader in the space of representing Black and Brown culture with its portfolio of nostalgic and original programming.
  • The award-winning slate includes URBAN ONE HONORS, UNSUNG, UNCENSORED, and more classics that exemplify Black excellence.

USBC National Conference Soars with Frederick Haynes III, Mayor Bowser, Rev. Sharpton, Derrick Johnson, Baiju Bhatt, Rep. Horsford & Surprise Visit from President Biden

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2023 U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) National Conference, held from July 19th to 21st at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C., concluded with resounding success, gathering over 600 entrepreneurial enthusiasts from across the nation. The event was an unprecedented celebration of Black entrepreneurship, leadership, advocacy, and economic empowerment.

Key Points: 
  • During the event, Ron Busby, Sr. joined the stage with National Action Network President & Founder Rev.
  • Thursday, July 20th, was marked by a captivating keynote address from the newly appointed President of Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Reverend Dr. Frederick Haynes III.
  • During the USBC 2023 National Conference, outstanding individuals and organizations were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the Black business community.
  • The 2023 USBC National Conference embodied empowerment and unity, creating a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among attendees.

Attorney Zulu Ali Selected Criminal Defense Litigator of the Year for 2023 by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP ( https://zulualilaw.com/ ), the largest Black-owned law firm in California's Inland Empire, has been selected "Criminal Defense Litigator of the Year" for 2023 by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers (AIOTL).

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP ( https://zulualilaw.com/ ), the largest Black-owned law firm in California's Inland Empire, has been selected "Criminal Defense Litigator of the Year" for 2023 by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers (AIOTL).
  • Chosen through a combination of peer nominations and independent research, each lawyer is a leading representation of ethical and exceptional practice.
  • As such, the AIOTL serves as a comprehensive and objective database of the most qualified legal professionals in the country.
  • A former police officer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Attorney Ali earned a juris doctorate in law (J.D.)

Prominent Black Attorney and Activist, Zulu Ali, Releases Book of His Lecture on the Economic Exploitation of African Americans by the American Justice System

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Zulu Ali releases a book of his lecture entitled Negroes for Sale: The Business of American Criminal Justice.

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Standard General Provides a Response to FCC’s Invitation to Negotiation with New Disclosures and Commitments

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Standard General has also made additional commitments and submissions that further highlight the public interest benefits of this transaction.

Key Points: 
  • Standard General has also made additional commitments and submissions that further highlight the public interest benefits of this transaction.
  • Standard General looks forward to speaking with the FCC on these two remaining issues tomorrow.
  • Union MOU – Standard General has signed an MOU with IATSE, which includes job commitments, the implementation of a local journalism grant fund, and neutrality agreements.
  • Standard General is pleased to discuss these commitments in more detail with the FCC.

Sports Collectibles Company Panini Under Fire For Zero Black Leadership, Boycott Demand of NBA, NFL, FIFA & More by Until Freedom

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Until Freedom co-founder Tamika D. Mallory and Black Church Political Action Committee co-founder Reverend Michael McBride announced that they penned a letter to sports and entertainment collectibles organization Panini, criticizing the company's lack of black leadership team and demanding immediate reform of its hiring practices.

Key Points: 
  • The fact there is zero black leadership is more appalling, considering Panini has generated billions in revenue off the backs of black and brown athletes.
  • Furthermore, of the organization's 800 employees listed on LinkedIn, only 3 are black employees.
  • The disparity reaffirms that Panini has little to no black employees throughout its entire company.
  • As a result, Mallory and McBride gave the organization an ultimatum to take corrective action and hire black leadership to key positions immediately.

Sports Collectibles Company Panini Under Fire For Zero Black Leadership, Boycott Demand of NBA, NFL, FIFA & More by Until Freedom

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Until Freedom co-founder Tamika D. Mallory and Black Church Political Action Committee co-founder Reverend Michael McBride announced that they penned a letter to sports and entertainment collectibles organization Panini, criticizing the company's lack of black leadership team and demanding immediate reform of its hiring practices.

Key Points: 
  • The fact there is zero black leadership is more appalling, considering Panini has generated billions in revenue off the backs of black and brown athletes.
  • Furthermore, of the organization's 800 employees listed on LinkedIn, only 3 are black employees.
  • The disparity reaffirms that Panini has little to no black employees throughout its entire company.
  • As a result, Mallory and McBride gave the organization an ultimatum to take corrective action and hire black leadership to key positions immediately.