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PRIDE LIVE ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pride Live, a leading social advocacy and community engagement organization for the LGBTQ+ community, today announced the appointment of Efrain Guerrero (he/him) as its new Executive Director. The appointment comes as part of Pride Live's ongoing commitment to supporting and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community.

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  • Guerrero brings a well-rounded skillset to Pride Live, having served over a decade in senior leadership roles with NYC charter school operations (KIPP NYC, East Harlem Tutorial Program, and Achievement First).
  • "Pride Live is delighted to welcome Efrain to our organization," said Ann Marie Gothard (she/her), Chair, Board of Directors, Pride Live.
  • His leadership and vision will be instrumental in propelling Pride Live forward in its mission to celebrate and empower the LGBTQ+ community.
  • I have full confidence that under his leadership, Pride Live will continue to thrive and make an even greater impact."

ETA Honors Outstanding Achievements with 2024 Star Awards at TRANSACT

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Star Awards. The awards honor individuals and companies advancing the payments industry through innovative business practices and contributions to the association.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Star Awards.
  • "I am honored to celebrate the titans and leaders in the payments industry at TRANSACT," said Jodie Kelley, CEO of ETA.
  • The ETA Industry Affairs Awards and Recognition Committee—comprised of ETA member company executives—reviewed submissions for the 2024 Star Awards and selected recipients in the following categories:
    This award recognizes a volunteer who dedicated extraordinary time and effort to a committee's success.
  • Star Award winners will be honored during TRANSACT, the biggest show in payments, at the exclusive ETA Awards & Visa Celebration evening hosted at Allegiant Stadium on April 17.

Lexus Uptown Honors Hollywood Celebrates Long-Standing, Black Cultural Innovators in Film and TV

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury car brand Lexus and UPTOWN magazine announce the return of Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood, a highly anticipated event that will salute cultural innovators in film and television who have made positive impacts on the portrayal of Black people through their remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sunset Room in Hollywood.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury car brand Lexus and UPTOWN magazine announce the return of Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood, a highly anticipated event that will salute cultural innovators in film and television who have made positive impacts on the portrayal of Black people through their remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry.
  • "Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood is a celebration of excellence, resilience, and creativity," said David Telfer, senior manager, advertising, and media for Lexus.
  • Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood reaffirms the commitment of both Lexus and UPTOWN magazine to amplify diverse voices and celebrate the rich tapestry of talent within the Black creative community.
  • She rose to fame after playing the role of Deputy Raineesha Williams in the TV show "Reno 911" in 2003.

Los Angeles Blade to Celebrate 2024 ‘Best of LGBTQ Los Angeles’ Awards

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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The Los Angeles Blade , LA’s only LGBTQ newspaper and nation’s only LGBTQ Media member of the White House Press Corps, partner newspaper of the venerable Washington Blade in DC, will present the 2024 Best Of LGBTQ Los Angeles Awards at Heart Weho on Saturday, January 27 from 8:00 p.m.

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  • The Los Angeles Blade , LA’s only LGBTQ newspaper and nation’s only LGBTQ Media member of the White House Press Corps, partner newspaper of the venerable Washington Blade in DC, will present the 2024 Best Of LGBTQ Los Angeles Awards at Heart Weho on Saturday, January 27 from 8:00 p.m.
  • In 2021, Los Angeles Blade publisher Troy Masters honored Los Angeles based philanthropist Ariadne Getty for her landmark donation to Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) community.
  • In 2022, the Los Angeles Blade honored David Geffen and presented him with the award.
  • With over 30 prestigious categories, the Los Angeles Blade “Best of LGBTQ LA” Awards will shine a spotlight on diverse stories and artists, activists and community notables and others who have championed critical LGBTQ issues and connected so powerfully with the community.

The Recording Academy®’s GRAMMY® House, Presented by Mastercard®, Returns Thurs, Feb. 1 – Sat, Feb. 3, 2024

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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GRAMMY House is presented by Mastercard and runs from Thurs, Feb. 1, 2024, to Sat, Feb. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles.

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  • GRAMMY House is presented by Mastercard and runs from Thurs, Feb. 1, 2024, to Sat, Feb. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240124388149/en/
    “I am so excited for this second installment of GRAMMY House,” said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • GRAMMY House concludes with the debut of Academy Proud – the Recording Academy’s new initiative dedicated to uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community.
  • The Recording Academy will honor the 2024 Class of #GRAMMYsNextGen Ambassadors and Advisors with a private Power Brunch to celebrate the year’s successes.

Glennda Testone Joins the Nonprofit Leadership Lab as its Inaugural CEO

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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MONTCLAIR, N.J., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nonprofit Leadership Lab , which empowers and educates leaders of small and medium-sized nonprofits, is delighted to welcome Glennda Testone as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 1, 2024.

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  • MONTCLAIR, N.J., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nonprofit Leadership Lab , which empowers and educates leaders of small and medium-sized nonprofits, is delighted to welcome Glennda Testone as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 1, 2024.
  • "I'm so excited to work with the Lab community.
  • The Lab is a bigger, broader canvas, to support, strengthen and diversify the nonprofit sector.
  • "The Nonprofit Leadership Lab's remarkably empathetic and inclusive global community encourages nonprofit staff and board leaders to develop their strengths as the visionary leaders their organizations deserve.

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® AND CHRISTIAN SIRIANO UNVEIL A FIRST OF ITS KIND COCKTAIL ATTIRE INSPIRED BY CLASSIC GIN DRINKS

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® is thrilled to announce the continuation of its partnership with renowned fashion designer Christian Siriano for the launch of its cocktail-inspired capsule collection. Literally and figuratively embodying holiday cocktail party attire, this curated ensemble builds on the success of Siriano's Bombay Sapphire French 75-inspired haute couture gown showcased at his 15th-anniversary show at New York Fashion Week this past September.

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  • As part of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE's Saw This, Made This campaign, the collection showcases how visual inspiration can be transformed into tangible, one-of-a-kind creations.
  • Bombay Sapphire & Tonic Blouse: A shimmering blouse with pearl-white buttons down the front, capturing the effervescence of the Bombay Gin & Tonic – a holiday classic form that can be tailored according to the occasion.
  • Through innovative design and inspired silhouettes, Siriano seamlessly translates the allure of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE cocktails into the realm of high fashion."
  • This collaboration with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE allowed me to weave the narratives of iconic gin cocktails into the very fabric of style.

700 LATINO LEADERS GATHER AT THE UNITED NATIONS TO AGREE ON THEIR COMMON AGENDA FOR A CRITICAL YEAR TO COME

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The We Are All Human Foundation  kicked off today the sixth Hispanic Leadership Summit, bringing together leaders from the public, private and non-profit sectors to create an annual agenda designed to advance the prosperity, power and progress of Latinos.

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  • The programming includes the implementation of playbooks, resources and toolkits to equip corporate America and other players to create robust Latino strategies.
  • "The Hispanic Leadership Summit has become an important part of how the We Are All Human Foundation works to unite the Latino community in order to advance the Latino path to progress.
  • The critical issues for our community remain changing perceptions and representation.
  • For two days, some of America's best corporations meet with community and non-profit organizations to share learnings and build consensus around priorities and programs.

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 .

Scripps News wins first national News Emmy Award

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps News, the nation's only 24/7 broadcast news network available over the air, has won its first national News Emmy Award with its documentary news series, " In Real Life ."

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps News, the nation's only 24/7 broadcast news network available over the air, has won its first national News Emmy Award with its documentary news series, " In Real Life ."
  • The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the honors Wednesday evening during the news ceremony of the 44th News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
  • Scripps News won in the outstanding science, technology or environmental coverage category for " In Real Life: Plastic Time Bomb ."
  • "This award, and our second nomination, are fantastic recognitions of Scripps News' commitment to going beyond the headlines to bring viewers deeper, context-driven reporting," said Scripps News President Kate O'Brian.