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New York UNCF 80th Anniversary “A Mind Is…”® Gala Raises Nearly $950,000 for HBCUs and Students

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.

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New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.
Nearly $950,000 was raised to support UNCF’s important work to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and help advance educational opportunities to ensure that more deserving, talented students reach their fullest potential.
“As UNCF celebrates its 80 years of success, we continue fueling HBCUs with vital resources to educate generations of African American and other minority students,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF.
To donate or learn more about UNCF and its initiatives, please visit UNCF.org/NewYork .

“A Mind Is…”® New York Gala to Celebrate UNCF’s 80th Anniversary

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
The New York “A Mind Is…”® Gala will recognize outstanding partners who help the organization effectuate this mission.
Proceeds from the gala will support UNCF-member HBCUs and college students from across New York and the United States.
Events like our ‘A Mind Is…’ New York Gala help us do just that,” said Lomax.

300 Studios and Black Experience on Xfinity Team Up to Produce Original Docuseries In Our DNA: Hip House

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

300 Studios and Comcast NBCUniversal premiere In Our DNA: Hip House, a three-part docuseries that examines the birth, evolution, and collision of Hip Hop and House Music, available now exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, on X1, Xumo, and Flex.

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300 Studios and Comcast NBCUniversal premiere In Our DNA: Hip House, a three-part docuseries that examines the birth, evolution, and collision of Hip Hop and House Music, available now exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, on X1, Xumo, and Flex.
The unique socio-economical, racial and music-industry conditions of the time helped drive the creation of both Hip Hop and House Music.
Black Experience on Xfinity is a first-of-its-kind destination of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news and more.
Xfinity customers can access the Black Experience on channel 1622 or simply say “Black Experience” into the Voice Remote to instantly enjoy the ultimate in Black storytelling.

City of Hope's Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group and Lyor Cohen raise over $4.3 million to improve health equity in cancer care

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Led by Cohen, MFEI raised over $4.3 million to benefit City of Hope's efforts to address the challenges underserved populations face in obtaining access to quality cancer care.

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Led by Cohen, MFEI raised over $4.3 million to benefit City of Hope's efforts to address the challenges underserved populations face in obtaining access to quality cancer care.
Led by Cohen, MFEI raised over $4.3 million to benefit City of Hope's efforts to address the challenges underserved populations face in obtaining access to quality cancer care.
The dollars raised are a significant achievement during a milestone year as City of Hope celebrates 50 years of philanthropic partnership with MFEI.
“Cancer doesn’t take a break and neither does City of Hope and its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group,” Lamberg said.

Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. Closes Promo Deal With Country Music Star, Bailey Zimmerman

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("CMGR"), a social media firm and digital agency, announced that they have finalized a brand promotional deal with American singer and songwriter, Bailey Zimmerman.

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("CMGR"), a social media firm and digital agency, announced that they have finalized a brand promotional deal with American singer and songwriter, Bailey Zimmerman.
Due to the success of his songs, Zimmerman was signed to Warner Music Nashville and Elektra Records.
Zimmerman also has an impressive social media following, amassing 1.3M followers on Instagram alone.
"Bailey is a rising star and I'm happy we were able to get a deal done with him" said a representative of CMGR.

Luxury Pet Brand CharlieBaby Takes Canine Fashion to the Next Level. Introduces First Style in Its Stylish Bespoke Garments for the Exceptional Pooch

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury pet brand CharlieBaby has just launched the first style in its high-end dog fashion line. Made in Italy using tailoring techniques as traditional fashion houses, CharlieBaby is taking canine style to the next level with stylish bespoke garments.

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TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury pet brand CharlieBaby has just launched the first style in its high-end dog fashion line.
Made in Italy using tailoring techniques as traditional fashion houses, CharlieBaby is taking canine style to the next level with stylish bespoke garments.
"Charlie Baby was created to fill the void between mass-produced and ill-fitting dog apparel," says CharlieBaby founder Khary Dandy.
The lack of high-quality, luxury dog apparel inspired founder Khary Dandy to launch CharlieBaby, a luxury house dedicated exclusively to pet garments and accessories.

MARIA BECERRA, ONE OF THE MOST STREAMED ARTISTS IN LATIN AMERICA, SIGNS WITH WARNER MUSIC LATINA IN NEW JOINT VENTURE WITH 300 ENTERTAINMENT

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

MIAMI, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Latin GRAMMY nominated Argentine superstar, Maria Becerra, joins Warner Music Latina's artist roster – alongside Warner Music Group labelmate 300 Entertainment – to take her career to the next level. In a short time-span, Maria Becerra has become an undeniable global force, positioning herself as one of the top five most listened to female Latin artists on Spotify's Top Global charts. "La Nena de Argentina" just received the Visionary award at Billboard's inaugural Latin Women in Music gala, and has won numerous awards and received multiple nominations (Latin GRAMMYs, Latin American Music Awards, MTV MIAW, Premios Tu Música Urbano and Premio Lo Nuestro, among others), selling out concerts around the world. In March, she gave a blowout performance at the closing of the prestigious Lollapalooza festival in Argentina, where she dazzled more than 100,000 spectators and recently sold out her show at the emblematic Movistar Arena in Chile.

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MIAMI, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Latin GRAMMY nominated Argentine superstar, Maria Becerra, joins Warner Music Latina's artist roster – alongside Warner Music Group labelmate 300 Entertainment – to take her career to the next level.
Maria Becerra signed to 300 Entertainment in 2020, becoming the first Latin artist to join the label's roster.
"It's an honor to have Maria Becerra join us at Warner Music Latina.
Maria is also currently working on new music that is slated to release soon.

BRUNO MARS TO HEADLINE PREAKNESS LIVE TO CAP OFF PREAKNESS 148 CELEBRATIONS ON SATURDAY, MAY 20

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

BALTIMORE, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Preakness 148, one of Thoroughbred horse racing's most prestigious events, returns to Pimlico Race Course featuring a weekend of world-class racing, entertainment and hospitality. Preakness 148 celebrations include Maryland's best infield experience - Preakness LIVE featuring fourteen-time GRAMMY Award-winner Bruno Mars, who will headline Preakness LIVE immediately following the races on Saturday, May 20.

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Preakness 148 celebrations include Maryland's best infield experience - Preakness LIVE featuring fourteen-time GRAMMY Award-winner Bruno Mars, who will headline Preakness LIVE immediately following the races on Saturday, May 20.
Preakness LIVE announces Bruno Mars as headliner to cap off Preakness 148 celebrations.
This year Preakness LIVE will take over the Pimlico infield evolving the Infield Fest experience to usher in a new era for live music, entertainment, arts and culture on Preakness day.
This year, I look forward to building on that ideal, and welcome my good friend Bruno Mars to the Preakness LIVE stage."

UNCF’s Star-Studded New York “A Mind Is…”® Gala Raises more than $700,000 for HBCUs and Students to Achieve Degree Completion

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

The event raised more than $700,000 was support UNCF’s important work to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and advance educational and career opportunities for young people of color.

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The event raised more than $700,000 was support UNCF’s important work to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and advance educational and career opportunities for young people of color.
“HBCUs are major engines of Black social and economic mobility and the prosperity of state and local communities,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF.
“The support of events like the ‘A Mind Is…’ Gala from cities like New York ensure that more talented, deserving students can get to and through college.
To support or learn more about UNCF and its initiatives, please visit UNCF.org/NewYork .

UNCF Hosts “A Mind Is…”® New York Gala to Support HBCUs and Students of Color in Achieving Degree Completion

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

UNCF’s “A Mind Is…”® New York Gala will recognize outstanding partners who are helping to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and advance educational and career opportunities for young people of color.

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UNCF’s “A Mind Is…”® New York Gala will recognize outstanding partners who are helping to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and advance educational and career opportunities for young people of color.
Proceeds from the gala will support UNCF-member HBCUs and college students from across New York and the United States.
Events like the New York ‘A Mind Is…’ Gala help us all succeed.”
“We’re pleased to have the opportunity to recognize Kevin Liles, Colgate-Palmolive Company and Ralph Lauren Corporation for their unwavering support of HBCUs and students of color.
Kevin Liles, Colgate-Palmolive and Ralph Lauren are dedicated partners that are helping us raise awareness of the needs faced by HBCUs and our students.