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The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) Today Announced H. Beecher Hicks III as President & CEO

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Saturday, September 9, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) will formally introduce H. (Henry) Beecher Hicks III as president & chief executive officer at the 45th Annual Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, September 12 – 16, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) will formally introduce H. (Henry) Beecher Hicks III as president & chief executive officer at the 45th Annual Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, September 12 – 16, 2023.
  • Hicks, a lifetime NBMBAA member, most recently served 10 years as president & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music where he led the establishment and vast success of building the museum into a globally renowned entity.
  • Hicks brings an extraordinary cache of visionary leadership, business acumen, commitment, and connection to the Black community.
  • "This has been a rigorous and thorough process which positions the association for future growth and mission fulfillment," said Committee Chair Renee Horne.

Grammy Award-Winning Fisk Jubilee Singers Honored With First-Of-Its-Kind Exhibit

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Coming to the National Museum of African American Music in 2024 will curate the first exhibit of its kind: a showcase of rare, never displayed articles and music of the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers.

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  • Coming to the National Museum of African American Music in 2024 will curate the first exhibit of its kind: a showcase of rare, never displayed articles and music of the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers.
  • Coming to the National Museum of African American Music in 2024 will curate the first exhibit of its kind: a showcase of rare, never displayed articles and music of the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers®.
  • The museum will use the funding to curate the first exhibit of its kind: a showcase of rare, never displayed articles and music of the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers®.
  • There is no doubt, this exhibit will introduce the unprecedented history and impact of the Fisk Jubilee Singers® to new audiences across the country.

National Museum of African American Music Hosts a Yearlong Celebration of Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary Through the Lens of Industry Photographers

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is joining in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is joining in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.
  • The museum opened its yearlong exhibit, This is Hip Hop, on Thursday, Jan. 19.
  • During the celebration, the museum curated and spotlighted the history and development of Hip Hop and the genre's most iconic performers.
  • Hip Hop enthusiasts will experience some of the most memorable moments and iconic performances in Hip Hop history through each photographer's unique experience.

SCHOOL OF ROCK ENTERS ITS 25TH YEAR WITH NEW PARTNERSHIPS, TERRITORIAL EXPANSION, AND MULTIPLE AWARDS

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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CANTON, Mass., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock , the leader in performance-based music education, ended 2022 with 27 franchise agreements awarded, three new brand partnerships and multiple industry accolades.

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  • CANTON, Mass., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock , the leader in performance-based music education, ended 2022 with 27 franchise agreements awarded, three new brand partnerships and multiple industry accolades.
  • "Last year, we established partnerships exemplifying our dedication and passion for providing students with superior music education and unmatched performance opportunities," said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock.
  • "As we grow and reach more milestones, we are proud to continue being a part of a community driven by purpose and positive change."
  • Drawing from all styles of rock and roll, School of Rock students learn theory and techniques via songs from legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Lenny Kravitz, and Led Zeppelin.

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM® LAUNCHES NIGHT TRAIN TO NASHVILLE ONLINE EXHIBIT, HIGHLIGHTING NASHVILLE'S PIONEERING AND INFLUENTIAL R&B HISTORY

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has unveiled its newest online exhibition, Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues, 1945-1970, which is available to access for free on the museum's website. The multimedia exhibit explores the significant story of Nashville's vibrant and pioneering R&B scene and its important role in helping the city to become a world-renowned music center.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has unveiled its newest online exhibition, Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues, 1945-1970 , which is available to access for free on the museum's website.
  • Night Train to Nashville explores Nashville's R&B activity in the decades following World War II.
  • During this time, R&B reigned alongside country music in the city's clubs and studios, on radio and on nationally syndicated television.
  • "The Night Train to Nashville story provides important context about how R&B played a vital role in Nashville becoming 'Music City,'" said Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

BURRELL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP APPOINTS TUWISHA ROGERS-SIMPSON VICE PRESIDENT OF BRAND DEVELOPMENT

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burrell Communications Group, a pioneering multicultural marketing communications agency, announced today that Tuwisha 'Wish' Rogers-Simpson joins the agency as Vice President of Brand Development.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burrell Communications Group, a pioneering multicultural marketing communications agency, announced today that Tuwisha 'Wish' Rogers-Simpson joins the agency as Vice President of Brand Development.
  • In this role, Rogers-Simpson will guide the overall alignment of Burrell's business objectives and brand communications, while strengthening Burrell's stance as a worldwide brand.
  • "I am both delighted and honored to have the opportunity to join Burrell at such an exciting time," said Rogers-Simpson.
  • Burrell Communications Group was founded in 1971 with the intention of forging an authentic and respectful connection with the African American consumer.

Launches Fiscal Year--and School Year--with Renewed Advocacy Efforts and Coalition-Building

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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RESTON, Va., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This fall, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) welcomed several new members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable (hereafter, the Roundtable), a public policy coalition consisting of more than 40 organizations that advocates for a high-quality music education for all students.

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  • Association for Popular Music Education (APME) A music education organization dedicated to promoting and advancing popular music at all levels of education both in the classroom and beyond.
  • Its focus moving forward is continuing its advocacy of African American music education and enhancing awareness of the significant contributions of African American music to American culture.
  • National Association for Music Education, among the world's largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education.
  • Catherina Hurlburt, National Association for Music Education, 571-323-3395, [email protected]
    Amanda Karhuse, National Association for Music Education, 703-860-4000, [email protected]

School of Rock Announces Scholarship Program in Partnership with the National Museum of African American Music

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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CANTON, Mass., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, announced today the launch of the School of Rock Scholar Program in partnership with the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM). The program will provide access to School of Rock's performance-based music education program, live events, exhibits, and other opportunities for qualifying students in underserved communities at no cost. Applications will be open from Oct. 1 through Dec. 1, with accepted students beginning the music program in January 2023.

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  • CANTON, Mass., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock , the leader in performance-based music education, announced today the launch of the School of Rock Scholar Program in partnership with the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM).
  • "School of Rock is proud to partner with the National Museum of African American Musicto provide students of all backgrounds and economic circumstances an opportunity to learn music," said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock.
  • "I am thrilled for this partnership with School of Rock," said Tamar Smithers,Senior Director of Education at the National Museum of African American Music.
  • To learn more about School of Rock franchise opportunities head to http://franchising.schoolofrock.com/
    The National Museum of African American Music is the only museum in the world dedicated solely to preserving African American music traditions and celebrating the central role African Americans have played in shaping American music.

Truist Foundation announces $1.25 million grant to Nashville Business Incubation Center

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Foundation today announced a $1.25 million commitment to the Nashville Business Incubation Center (NBIC), a nonprofit focused on cultivating the growth and development of local women-, racially and ethnically diverse-, and veteran-owned small businesses. Specifically, the grant will provide tools, training, mentorships, and curriculum support to NBIC's RISE UP Academy, which works directly with women-owned businesses. This grant will also support NBIC's expansion to Huntsville and Birmingham, Alabama; Louisville, Kentucky; and other rural communities in Tennessee.

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  • "Truist Foundation is committed to generating systemic change to support small business owners from underserved communities," said Bell.
  • The $1.25 million grant is part of Truist's recent announcement to commit $120 million to strengthen and support small businesses nationally, with a focus on women and diverse business owners.
  • Truist has a longstanding commitment to supporting Nashville, including providing $1.1 million in charitable giving, lending and grants from Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund in 2021.
  • The Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities.

MLS and Black Players for Change Commemorate Juneteenth with "Freedom to Be" Jersey Numbers and Auction for Impact Organizations

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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When MLS' 28 clubs take to the field this weekend (June 18-19), all players will be wearing jerseys featuring Juneteenth-inspired numbers designed by Judah, a Black queer artist from Childersburg, Alabama.

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  • When MLS' 28 clubs take to the field this weekend (June 18-19), all players will be wearing jerseys featuring Juneteenth-inspired numbers designed by Judah, a Black queer artist from Childersburg, Alabama.
  • Proceeds from the auction will benefit organizations supporting and uplifting Black communities in the markets of MLS clubs.
  • MLS continues to support the efforts of Black Players for Change to use their voices and their platforms as players to make meaningful and sustainable change.
  • The commemoration and celebration of Juneteenth is the latest initiative in MLS' efforts to drive positive social change and encourage racial reconciliation.