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Black Girls Code Joins RiseUp with ServiceNow to Launch Three-Year Workforce Development Initiative in NYC

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Girls Code joined RiseUp with ServiceNow to launch a three-year initiative to create new career pathways for New York's workforce. Cristina Jones, CEO of Black Girls Code, joined a panel discussion today with Black Girls Code board member Selina Suarez, who is Global Head of NextGen at ServiceNow. Also on the panel were David Banks, Chancellor of New York City Public Schools; Donald Ruff, CEO of Eagle Academy; and John Herbert, CIO and EVP, Enterprise & Media Technology at Fox Corporation.

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  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Girls Code joined RiseUp with ServiceNow to launch a three-year initiative to create new career pathways for New York's workforce.
  • Cristina Jones, CEO of Black Girls Code, joined a panel discussion today with Black Girls Code board member Selina Suarez, who is Global Head of NextGen at ServiceNow.
  • "Black Girls Code is on a mission to launch one million women of color into tech careers," said Cristina Jones, CEO of Black Girls Code.
  • "We are proud to count Black Girls Code among our RiseUp with ServiceNow partners, and we are excited to unlock the potential of the talent they serve, together."

Black Girls Code and GoldieBlox Launch Free Coding Academy for 7-10 year-olds: "Code Along Jr." Hosted By Kalani Jewel

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Girls Code and GoldieBlox are partnering to inspire and educate the next generation of Black women leaders in technology through the free, video-based coding academy, Code Along. This latest iteration of Code Along—Code Along Jr—is hosted by child actress Kalani Jewel and was designed for the organization's youngest participants. 

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  • This latest iteration of Code Along—Code Along Jr—is hosted by child actress Kalani Jewel and was designed for the organization's youngest participants.
  • "A partnership with Black Girls Code on Code Along Jr. is a natural fit for us.
  • Code Along Jr adds to Black Girls Code's existing global library of free coding tutorials featuring:
    Black girls and young women as instructors to inspire future generations.
  • To participate, young coders can subscribe to the Black Girls Code YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/BlackGirlsCode and follow the organization on social media for the latest updates on Code Along and Code Along Jr.

Black Girls Code Announces "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara" Inspiring Young Coders Nationwide

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Black Girls Code, a nonprofit dedicated to CS education for Black girls and gender nonconforming youth, announced the launch of a nationwide contest, "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara," set to spark a musical coding revolution. Sponsored by Infosys Foundation USA, the "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara" empowers students ages 13-18 to code their own song for the chance to meet global superstar Ciara via a video call, as well as to win tech prizes that will help inspire and further their dreams. Watch Ciara's announcement video and sign up for the contest HERE.

Key Points: 
  • "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara" is the latest initiative of the CODE Along program, a collaboration between Black Girls Code and girl-power multimedia company, GoldieBlox.
  • CODE Along has seen tremendous success since launching on the Black Girls Code YouTube channel in February 2023.
  • Cristina Jones, newly-appointed CEO of Black Girls Code, explained, "Black Girls Code is for those who dare to build the world they imagine.
  • "Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara" is the second collaboration between Black Girls Code and Infosys Foundation USA, whose mission is to expand access to computer science for K-12 students and educators.

Cristina Jones Takes the Helm as New CEO of Black Girls Code, Pledging to Expand the Organization's Mission of Launching Black Girls in STEAM

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Girls Code is thrilled to introduce Cristina Jones as their new CEO.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Girls Code is thrilled to introduce Cristina Jones as their new CEO.
  • Jones brings decades of executive and leadership experience at the intersection of technology, marketing, and media.
  • She is passionate about creating pathways for women of color to be in the rooms where tech is being innovated, and approaches this work with urgency.
  • Jones will ignite and expand Black Girls Code's vision, broadening the curriculum and increasing the age limit to reflect a renewed emphasis on workforce development.

Project Scientist Names Dr. Patrice S. Johnson As New President and CEO

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Scientist, a national education nonprofit that exposes under-resourced girls to the joys and possibilities of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), announced today that Dr. Patrice S. Johnson, Ed.D, has joined the organization as its new President and CEO.

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  • Project Scientist provides equitable, evidence-based STEAM programs in English and Spanish for underserved girls and non-binary youth ages 4 to 18.
  • "Under her direction, Project Scientist will empower a new generation to solve our greatest challenges.
  • "At Project Scientist, I'm overjoyed to boldly continue igniting STEAM confidence in girls nationwide and abroad while advocating for gender and racial equity," Johnson says.
  • The Project Scientist Teaching Institute provides K-12 educators with free gender and racial equity teaching strategies and math education skills.

THELMA DUGGIN SET TO RETIRE AS PRESIDENT OF THE ANBRYCE FOUNDATION

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AnBryce Foundation announced today that President Thelma Duggin is retiring and will become President Emeritus. Donna White, currently the co-chair of the foundation's Advisory Council, will take on the role as the organization's President. The transition will take place on July 10.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AnBryce Foundation announced today that President Thelma Duggin is retiring and will become President Emeritus.
  • Donna White, currently the co-chair of the foundation's Advisory Council, will take on the role as the organization's President.
  • White will rejoin the foundation after working as the Program Director for the organization, leading programs that focused on academic enrichment, leadership development and undergraduate programming.
  • As President, she will oversee day-to-day operations and play a key role in strengthening outreach and impact efforts across communities.

With Office Expansion and New 7-year Lease, SmartBear Expands Investment in Somerville, Massachusetts

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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SmartBear added an onsite gym, coffee bars, and several new collaboration areas for its 260 employees.

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  • SmartBear added an onsite gym, coffee bars, and several new collaboration areas for its 260 employees.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221116006096/en/
    Ribbon cutting for office expansion at SmartBear headquarters at Assembly Row, Somerville, Massachusetts.
  • With an active peer-to-peer community, we meet customers where they are to help make our technology-driven world a better place.
  • SmartBear is committed to ethical corporate practices and social responsibility, promoting good in all the communities we serve.

SmartBear Advances People and Culture with Global Leadership Hires and Office Expansions

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Next month, the company will be unveiling office expansions in Somerville and Bath, followed by other global office expansions in 2023, to bolster company culture and collaboration for its employees.

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  • Next month, the company will be unveiling office expansions in Somerville and Bath, followed by other global office expansions in 2023, to bolster company culture and collaboration for its employees.
  • Our goal at SmartBear is to make our technology-driven world a better place, and that includes being committed to a smart hiring and promotion strategy and a culture that fosters retention, said Veronica Curran, Chief People & Culture Officer at SmartBear.
  • Welcoming Nikki to SmartBear will support our equitable People and Culture goals and promoting Christina will allow us to support our sustainability initiatives every day.
  • Nikki brings 20 years of experience in recruitment and staffing with a global mindset deeply rooted in culture, diversity, and talent strategies.

OneTrust Wins 2022 Tech Cares Award

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneTrust, the market-defining leader for trust intelligence, has been recognized by TrustRadius with a 2022 Tech Cares Award for its 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Community Pledge Project.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneTrust, the market-defining leader for trust intelligence, has been recognized by TrustRadius with a 2022 Tech Cares Award for its 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Community Pledge Project.
  • Last year, OneTrust announced four grants of $25,000 each toBig Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta,Black Girls CODE,Inspiredu, andThe Felix Projectas part of the OneTrust DE&I Council Community pledge.
  • "OneTrust recognizes the importance of giving back to the communities we operate in, staying true to our word, and following through with action," said Kim Rivera, Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer at OneTrust.
  • "OneTrust has earned a 2022 Tech Cares award for demonstrating a substantial commitment to corporate social responsibility," said Megan Headley, VP of Research at TrustRadius.

Big Run Studios Donates Over $120K to Nonprofits

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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To learn more about Big Run Cares and how you can get involved, please visit Big Run Studios and follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn .

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  • To learn more about Big Run Cares and how you can get involved, please visit Big Run Studios and follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn .
  • Big Run Studios has published six games in the past two years including its blockbuster hit titles, Word Star , Blackout Bingo and Big Cooking , as well as Big Run Solitaire , Big Hearts , and Farm Sweeper .
  • About Big Run Studios Inc.
    Big Run Studios is an award-winning mobile games developer and publisher.
  • Big Run Studios Blackout Bingo , Word Star , Big Cooking , as well as Big Run Solitaire , Big Hearts , and Farm Sweeper are all out now on the App Store and on the Samsung App Store.