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Gospel Legend Bebe Winans Delivers a Celebration of God's Bounty in First New Release "Father in Heaven (Right Now)"

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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On April 12, the Detroit native will deliver his newest offering appropriately titled "Father in Heaven (Right Now)."

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  • On April 12, the Detroit native will deliver his newest offering appropriately titled "Father in Heaven (Right Now)."
  • Written and produced by Winans, "Father in Heaven (Right Now)" recounts the many ways in which he has witnessed and felt God's hand on his life.
  • Along with the song, the Gospel great is set to deliver a new music video which perfectly conveys the essence of the song.
  • For more on Bebe Winans' upcoming release and tour date announcements, please visit Instagram and X.com (formerly Twitter) @bebewinans.

NAACP Hosts 55th Image Awards Golf Invitational Promoting Diversity in Golf

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- High Resolution Images HERE The 55th NAACP Image Awards Golf Invitational , A PGD Global production, presented by Wells Fargo teed off on Tuesday, March 12, at Monarch Beach Golf Links. The event kicked off Image Awards week and spotlighted the NAACP's commitment to fostering diversity in the world of golf.

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  • The NAACP held its' 55th Image Awards Golf Invitational, a PGD Global production, on Tuesday, March 12 to kick off Image Awards week and highlight the NAACP's commitment to making the world of golf more accessible for all.
  • The 55th NAACP Image Awards Golf Invitational , A PGD Global production, presented by Wells Fargo teed off on Tuesday, March 12, at Monarch Beach Golf Links.
  • The event kicked off Image Awards week and spotlighted the NAACP's commitment to fostering diversity in the world of golf.
  • The Golf Invitational featured 20 teams composed of prominent Image Awards nominees, entertainers, athletes, and industry leaders, competing in a 5-person tournament scramble format.

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Reports Fiscal 2024 Q2 Results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) today announced its Q2 2024 financial results, which ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.

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  • Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) today announced its Q2 2024 financial results, which ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.
  • The Company has returned to profitability in Q2 2024, with the last half of fiscal 2024 set to be the strongest, weighted to the fourth quarter.
  • Several cost-reduction activities have been implemented and the Company expects to realize in excess of $3 million in overall cost reductions for fiscal 2024.
  • Thunderbird awards and accolades received during and subsequent to Q2 include, but are not limited to:
    Thunderbird placing No.

R&B Artist Eric Benét to Headline Florida AIDS Walk

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220575726/en/
    R&B singer, actor, and activist Eric Benét will headline AHF's 19th Annual Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival, an annual spring break event that attracts more than 2,000 attendees and raises $2 million for 13 local nonprofit organizations providing HIV/AIDS services in the South Florida community.
  • Eric Benét signed his first record deal with Warner Bros. Records in 1994 and released his first studio album, True to Myself, in 1996.
  • Other albums include Love & Life, Lost in Time, The One, and the self-titled Eric Benét.
  • “We are honored to have Eric Benét join Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival as a headlining artist,” said Tracy Jones, AHF Southern Bureau Chief.

ACTOR WINSTON DUKE TO TEAM UP WITH FORMER NETFLIX GLOBAL CMO BOZOMA SAINT JOHN ON STAGE AT POSSIBLE

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Bozoma Saint John, Hall of Fame inducted marketing executive and former Netflix Global Chief Marketing Officer, will sit down for an intimate conversation with Winston Duke, international actor, global philanthropist and UN Ambassador to Sustainable Tourism.

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  • Bozoma Saint John, Hall of Fame inducted marketing executive and former Netflix Global Chief Marketing Officer, will sit down for an intimate conversation with Winston Duke, international actor, global philanthropist and UN Ambassador to Sustainable Tourism.
  • The two will have a candid discussion on reinvention, flexibility, and the importance of embracing roadblocks and curveballs throughout one's career.
  • "Bozoma and Winston are both powerhouses in their respective industries with inspirational stories that show that anything is achievable.
  • Winston Duke, best known for his role as M'Baku in the MCU's Black Panther (2017), is an actor, producer, and philanthropist.

The Black Panther Party Museum to Host an Evening of Film and Discussion on February 17th to Honor the Black Panther Party Co-Founder's 82nd Birthday

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation will host its annual celebration of Dr. Huey P. Newton at the new Black Panther Party Museum in downtown Oakland on what would have been announced his 82nd birthday – February 17, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  

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  • The funds to follow are slated for the further development of the Black Panther Party Museum and its work to tell the story of the Black Panther Party.
  • "I'm looking forward to sharing this special occasion in our museum with our community," added Xavier Buck, co-founder of the Black Panther Party Museum and executive director of the foundation.
  • The Black Panther Party Museum is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the true legacy and ideals of the Black Panther Party.

ADCOLOR Announces Speakers for ADCOLOR 2023 Conference

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting diverse professionals in the creative industries, today unveiled additional details for ADCOLOR 2023. The 3-day event – set to take place November 9 – 11 at the J.W. Marriott Los Angeles LA Live in Los Angeles, CA – will include a wide range of speakers, topics and events embodying this year's "Double Down & Double Up" theme.

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  • Speakers include Tracee Ellis Ross, Morris Chestnut and more
    New industry presidents from AKQA, MullenLowe, Ogilvy and Wieden+Kennedy to be honored with this year's ADCOLOR | Adweek Beacon Award
    NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting diverse professionals in the creative industries, today unveiled additional details for ADCOLOR 2023.
  • This year's conference will be hosted by Author, Empowerment Speaker and Global Performance Director, Keanna "KJ Rose" Henson.
  • ADCOLOR will then close out ADCOLOR 2023 with the 17th Annual ADCOLOR Awards on Saturday, November 11th.
  • For updates and information on ADCOLOR 2023, please follow ADCOLOR on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn .

LeVar Burton to Keynote ATD's 2024 Techknowledge Conference

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Burton, best known for his roles of Kunta Kinte in the landmark television series Roots and of chief engineer Geordi La Forge in the iconic Star Trek: The Next Generation television series, is most proud of his role as host and executive producer of the beloved PBS children's series Reading Rainbow, which was not only one of the longest-running children's television shows in history--airing from 1983 to 2009—but also one of the most acclaimed, earning more than 200 awards, including multiple Emmys and a Peabody.

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  • The conference will be held February 7-9, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
  • LeVar Burton's keynote, "A Conversation With LeVar Burton," will touch on myriad topics, including the literacy problem in America, the future of the written word, and the impact of digital technologies.
  • An actor, director, producer, writer, and speaker, Burton's keynote, "A Conversation With LeVar Burton," will touch on myriad topics, including the literacy problem in America, the future of the written word, and the impact of digital technologies.
  • ATD TK 2024 showcases the latest industry technology trends and newest innovations disrupting the workplace learning landscape.

Rythmia Life Advancement Center Announces Upcoming Thought Leader Series, Part of Its Commitment to Education Through its Rythmia Way Program

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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GUANACASTE, Costa Rica, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rythmia Life Advancement Center, the leading life transformation center and recipient of over 2,300 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, is pleased to announce its upcoming thought leader series taking place from September–December 2023.

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  • Rythmia has achieved a 97% guest satisfaction rate from the over 15,000 guests who have completed the Rythmia Way Program since 2016.
  • "It's with gratitude that we offer our guests the opportunity to enrich themselves through this educational programming with today's top thought leaders," said Gerard Armond Powell, CEO of Rythmia Life Advancement Center.
  • Upcoming thought leader programs include:
    A well-known and respected indigenous teacher, Taita Juanito was raised in the Inga tradition.
  • For more information about Rythmia Life Advancement Center and to book, please visit https://rythmia.com/ .

Black Health Matters Summit & Expo Returns to Los Angeles

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a triumphant debut in Los Angeles in 2022, Black Health Matters (BHM) is once again bringing its nationally acclaimed health summit series to the west coast. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Black Health Matters Fall Health Summit & Expo will be held at St. Anne's Family Services Conference Center, 155 N. Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM PST/11:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST. The Summit is FREE, open to the community, and offers attendees the option of attending either in-person or virtually. This event is like none other, connecting medical clinicians, authorities on health, wellness and chronic illness, patient advocates and celebrity guests who are eager to bring health awareness to the public. Attendees will be treated to stimulating and informative panel discussions, presentations, energizing fitness sessions, and free health screenings and immunizations. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be offered, and FREE giveaways and prizes will be distributed throughout the day. To register go to www.bhmfallsummit2023.com for in-person or virtual attendance.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a triumphant debut in Los Angeles in 2022, Black Health Matters (BHM) is once again bringing its nationally acclaimed health summit series to the west coast.
  • On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Black Health Matters Fall Health Summit & Expo will be held at St. Anne's Family Services Conference Center, 155 N. Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM PST/11:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST.
  • "We are thrilled that Black Hollywood is rallying behind us to help us inspire, inform, uplift and empower people by linking leading health experts and advocates with attendees," says Roslyn Young-Daniels, founder, and president of Black Health Matters.
  • Everyone who attends the Black Health Matters Summit & Expo will be able benefit from free on-site health screenings and testing, such as mammograms, diabetes, hypertension, heart function, anemia, blood glucose, blood hemoglobin, adequate oxygenation, plus more to be announced.