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Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Announces 2022 Human Rights Award Laureates

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced Cameroonian human rights defenders Maximilienne C. Ngo Mbe and Felix Agbor Nkongho (Balla) as the 2022 recipients of its annual Human Rights Award. A ceremony honoring the two laureates will take place Tuesday, June 7 at 2pm in the Kennedy Caucus Room, U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C.

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  • Annual award recognizes human rights defenders from the Anglophone and Francophone regions of Cameroon, Maximilienne C. Ngo Mbe and Felix Agbor Nkongho (Balla)
    WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced Cameroonian human rights defenders Maximilienne C. Ngo Mbe and Felix Agbor Nkongho (Balla) as the 2022 recipients of its annual Human Rights Award.
  • "The RFK Human Rights Award was created to honor and support those who live out my father's core belief - that the power of individual and collective moral courage can overcome injustice," said Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights.
  • I look forward to working alongside Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights as we continue our struggle for justice, human rights, and peace in Cameroon and Central Africa."
  • The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award honors champions of social justice who stand up to oppression in the nonviolent pursuit of human rights.

WASHINGTON, DC AND BALTIMORE, MD MERGE BIDS FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for Washington, DC, and the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland announced the Washington, DC/ Baltimore, MD Joint Bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2026™. All matches would be played at the newly renovated M&T Bank Stadium in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland while Washington, DC would host a flagship FIFA Fan Festival™ that activates soccer across our nation's capital and region.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for Washington, DC, and the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland announced the Washington, DC/ Baltimore, MD Joint Bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2026.
  • "We are thrilled to team up with our sister city to bring the FIFA World Cup 2026 to the Sports Capital," said Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser.
  • "I am extremely excited to join forces with the District of Columbia to strengthen our bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2026,"said Mayor Brandon M. Scott.
  • Governor Boyd Rutherford, co-chair of Baltimore Maryland 2026 said,"We are pleased to merge our Baltimore, Maryland World Cup bid with Washington, DC.

Events DC Names Chief Operating Officer Samuel Thomas Interim President and CEO

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, today named Samuel Thomas as interim president and chief executive officer following a unanimous vote by the organization's board of directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, today named Samuel Thomas as interim president and chief executive officer following a unanimous vote by the organization's board of directors.
  • Thomas, Events DC's current chief operating officer, will replace longtime president and CEO Greg O'Dell, who announced his resignation last month.
  • Thomas has worked at Events DC for over 15 years and previously served as senior vice president and general manager of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center before his promotion to Chief Operating Officer.
  • "It was a natural choice to have Samuel to step into this role," Max Brown, chairman, Events DC Board of Directors, said after the vote.

Castrol Continues Support for Roush Fenway Keselowski Carbon Neutrality

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (RFK) is proud to announce it is bringing back the carbon neutral No.

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  • Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (RFK) is proud to announce it is bringing back the carbon neutral No.
  • RFK Co-owner and driver Brad Keselowski will be behind the wheel of the Castrol Mustang in the now iconic all-white paint scheme.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220413005178/en/
    Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (RFK) is proud to announce it is bringing back the carbon neutral No.
  • In 2007, Roush partnered with Henry, who also owns Major League Baseballs Boston Red Sox and English Premier Leagues Liverpool F.C., to form Roush Fenway Racing.

Events DC Leads the Future of Safe Conferences and Conventions in Partnership with UBTECH’s ADIBOT UV-C Sanitizing Robots

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Events DC deploys UBTECH's ADIBOT UV-C disinfecting system in meeting spaces at Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

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  • Events DC deploys UBTECH's ADIBOT UV-C disinfecting system in meeting spaces at Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
  • The robot is armed with hospital-grade technology which inactivates 99.9% of all viruses, bacteria, and mold spores, including COVID-19, influenza and MRSA.
  • Events DC also built and serves as landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major professional sports stadium in the United States.
  • Demonstration Center and Entertainment & Sports Arena all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC.

KRISPY KREME® Elects Marissa Andrada to Board of Directors and Thanks Carl Lee for Eight Years of Service

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT) (Krispy Kreme or the Company), today announced that Marissa Andrada has joined the Companys Board of Directors.

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  • Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT) (Krispy Kreme or the Company), today announced that Marissa Andrada has joined the Companys Board of Directors.
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    Krispy Kreme announced that Marissa Andrada has joined the Companys Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ms. Andrada is the Chief Diversity, Inclusion and People Officer for Chipotle Mexican Grill, where she has served since 2018.
  • We are extremely pleased to have Marissa Andrada join our board, said Olivier Goudet, Chairman of Krispy Kremes Board of Directors.
  • We want to thank Carl for his unwavering support through eight years of dedicated service to the board.

RFK, Kohler Generators Announce Partnership Renewal as Anchor for No. 6 Team

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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CONCORD, N.C., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kohler Generators a leader in whole home backup generators has announced an expanded relationship with RFK Racing.

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  • CONCORD, N.C., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kohler Generators a leader in whole home backup generators has announced an expanded relationship with RFK Racing.
  • The company first joined the RFK family of partners in 2021 and will serve as the anchor partner on Brad Keselowski's No.
  • Kohler will continue to serve as an associate partner in all non-primary events.
  • "The relationship between Kohler and the RFK team is a natural fit with each possessing long-standing, trusted brands in power and technology.

Violet Defense Group Adds Finance and IT Expertise to Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced photonics company Violet Defense Group, Inc. announces that Sandra Cavanaugh and Jane Finley, Ph.D., will join the Violet Defense Group board of directors, adding valuable finance and technology expertise as the company experiences rapid growth.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced photonics company Violet Defense Group, Inc. announces that Sandra Cavanaugh and Jane Finley, Ph.D., will join the Violet Defense Group board of directors, adding valuable finance and technology expertise as the company experiences rapid growth.
  • "Sandy Cavanaugh and Jane Finley are the right additions to the Violet Defense Group team, particularly at this stage in our company's growth," said Violet Defense Group CEO Terrance Berland.
  • Violet Defense Group is an advanced photonics company based in Florida helping to leverage its patented technology for solutions that lead to a healthier world.
  • As the parent company to Violet Defense, the germ-killing technology subsidiary, and Violet Gro, the agricultural lighting subsidiary, Violet Defense Group is committed to harnessing the power of light to solve real-world problems, including healthier spaces, better indoor growing, and cleaner water.

Events DC Appoints Stacey Knoppel as New Vice President of Sales, Former Vice President of Sales for Conventions and Meetings Linda Erickson Retires

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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After fifteen years with the organization, Linda Erickson, Vice President of Sales for Conventions and Meetings, retired.

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  • After fifteen years with the organization, Linda Erickson, Vice President of Sales for Conventions and Meetings, retired.
  • Stacey Knoppel, who most recently served as Director of Convention Management, will take over as Vice President of Sales.
  • "During this time of transition, we're also pleased to elevate Stacey Knoppel to Vice President of Sales.
  • As Vice President of Sales, Knoppel will be responsible for the overall productivity and effectiveness of the sales organization for Events DC.

Violet Defense Group Hires New CRO

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced photonics company Violet Defense Group, Inc. announces that Bruce J. Mosley has joined the group as Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced photonics company Violet Defense Group, Inc. announces that Bruce J. Mosley has joined the group as Chief Revenue Officer.
  • "Bruce is definitely the right person to take on this new role for the company as we enter our next phase of growth," said Violet Defense Group CEO Terrance Berland.
  • I'm extremely excited to join the team and leverage my experience to help Violet Defense Group pursue its aggressive growth plan," said Mosley.
  • As the parent company to Violet Defense, the germ-killing technology subsidiary, and Violet Gro, the agricultural lighting subsidiary, Violet Defense Group is committed to harnessing the power of light to solve real-world problems, including healthier spaces, better indoor growing, and cleaner water.