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Fred Ghodoosi Joins L&F Brown as Senior Litigation Counsel

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- L&F Brown, P.C., a law firm serving the needs of Fintech, Legaltech and other innovative companies, has announced the addition of Fred Ghodoosi as Senior Litigation Counsel. Throughout his career, Ghodoosi has been counsel for Fortune 100 companies, high net worth individuals and tech startups. He has established a reputation for winning big against the big firms.

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  • Throughout his career, Ghodoosi has been counsel for Fortune 100 companies, high net worth individuals and tech startups.
  • "Fred made an impact from day one at L&F Brown," said founding Partner Curt Brown.
  • Ghodoosi joins the firm after serving as an arbitrator in high stakes financial disputes for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
  • "I chose L&F Brown because they've been successful through strategic litigation," said Ghodoosi.

PROPEL and Southern Company Announce Launch of Inaugural HBCU-Focused Cybersecurity Consortium

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub for 2-year and 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), announces the launch of a pioneering cybersecurity consortium. The PROPEL HBCU Cybersecurity Consortium (HCC), created in partnership with Southern Company, was founded on the principles of collaboration, leadership, innovation and foresight.  

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  • Consortium advances future-focused workforce opportunities, unlocks cyber career pathways
    ATLANTA, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub for 2-year and 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), announces the launch of a pioneering cybersecurity consortium.
  • The PROPEL HBCU Cybersecurity Consortium (HCC), created in partnership with Southern Company, was founded on the principles of collaboration, leadership, innovation and foresight.
  • "PROPEL's consortium will set a benchmark for developing a future workforce that is well equipped to address and solve the cybersecurity needs of today and tomorrow," said chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company Chris Womack.
  • PROPEL is proud to launch HCC's first two programs both aimed at elevating HBCU faculty and student expertise and skills in cybersecurity.

SEC Encourages Investors to Plan for Their Financial Future During Financial Capability Month

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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OIEA leadership will appear on a Facebook Live event with the AARP Fraud Watch Network and The Senior Zone radio program.

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  • OIEA leadership will appear on a Facebook Live event with the AARP Fraud Watch Network and The Senior Zone radio program.
  • SEC regional office and headquarters staff will conduct webinars and give presentations to older adults at public libraries and community centers.
  • High School and College Students – OIEA staff will lead financial education activities for high school and college students throughout the month.
  • OIEA staff will also join financial education events for students and young adults hosted by the New York City Bar Association.

Gilbane Building Company Promotes Ted Holt to Division Leader in the Mid-Atlantic

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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BALTIMORE, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, a leading global builder, is pleased to announce that Ted Holt has been named division leader of its Mid-Atlantic offices. In this role, Ted will oversee Gilbane's operations across Gilbane's four Mid-Atlantic offices in Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; and Newark, NJ. Paul J. Choquette III will continue to serve as regional president, overseeing the Mid-Atlantic, West, and Southeast divisions, as well as Gilbane's Transition Planning & Management (TPM) and Facilities Management (FM) services.

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  • BALTIMORE, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company , a leading global builder, is pleased to announce that Ted Holt has been named division leader of its Mid-Atlantic offices.
  • In this role, Ted will oversee Gilbane's operations across Gilbane's four Mid-Atlantic offices in Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; and Newark, NJ.
  • Ted joined Gilbane in December 2012 as vice president and business unit leader for Gilbane's Maryland office.
  • In 2021, Ted was promoted to senior vice president, and by 2023 began overseeing the Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC offices.

STARRY® Teams Up with Rapper Lil Durk to Give HBCU Students a Shot at More Than $333,000 in Scholarships and Prizes

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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PURCHASE, N.Y., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off a strong rookie year, STARRY®, a great-tasting soda bursting with lemon lime flavor that delivers the crisp, refreshing bite, is bringing a refreshing twist to basketball. The official soft drink of the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League is teaming up with rapper and basketball fan Lil Durk to help fans unlock their on-the-court passion by bringing a different kind of basketball skills competition to college campuses with STARRY FIZZ FEST.

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  • The winner will get an all-expenses paid trip to Kia NBA Tip-Off later this year.
  • And like a true star with an NIL deal, their name, image and likeness will be featured on promotional materials for STARRY FIZZ FEST 2.0.
  • This initiative is about rewarding students for their grind on and off the court, showing love and supporting our people while chasing their dreams," said Lil Durk.
  • For the stars off the court, STARRY is also partnering with the PepsiCo Foundation to unlock $80,000 in scholarships across the four universities.

Dow Jones and Columbia Journalism School Announce London Expansion of HBCU Media Collective

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and Columbia Journalism School today announced the expansion of the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Media Collective. Now in its second year, the HBCU Media Collective has added an international component to boost students' awareness of global opportunities while enhancing newsroom diversity and promoting financial literacy for participating students.

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  • NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and Columbia Journalism School today announced the expansion of the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Media Collective.
  • "Our continued partnership with Dow Jones offers a dynamic, transformative opportunity to a second cohort of students," said Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean of the Columbia Journalism School.
  • "The expansion of the HBCU Media Collective underscores the shared commitment we have with Columbia in developing bespoke learning opportunities to identify and mentor the next generation of aspiring journalists," said Brent Jones, SVP of Training, Culture & Community at Dow Jones.
  • The HBCU Media Collective is one of many opportunities Dow Jones offers to encourage careers in financial journalism and as part of its commitment to building an even stronger workplace culture.

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

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Wednesday, February 28, 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.

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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.

Diana Anthony Joins Gilbane to Manage Economic Inclusion Initiatives in Cleveland

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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CLEVELAND, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, the Top General Contractor in Cleveland (Crain's Cleveland Business 2023), is thrilled to announce that Diana Anthony has joined the company as Cleveland's economic inclusion manager. Diana will lead, plan, and execute economic inclusion initiatives across Northern Ohio, developing strategies and initiatives that support supplier diversity objectives. Additionally, she will lead Gilbane's Rising Contractor Program in Cleveland, aimed at providing opportunities for diverse and disadvantaged trade partners to develop and broaden their industry skills and knowledge.

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  • CLEVELAND, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, the Top General Contractor in Cleveland (Crain's Cleveland Business 2023), is thrilled to announce that Diana Anthony has joined the company as Cleveland's economic inclusion manager.
  • Diana will lead, plan, and execute economic inclusion initiatives across Northern Ohio, developing strategies and initiatives that support supplier diversity objectives.
  • "The addition of Diana Anthony to our team, a seasoned veteran in the business of economic inclusion, exemplifies Gilbane's sincere commitment to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion," said Mark D. Cunningham, Gilbane's Director of Economic Inclusion in Ohio.
  • "The addition of Diana Anthony to our team, a seasoned veteran in the business of economic inclusion, exemplifies Gilbane's sincere commitment to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion," said Mark D. Cunningham, Gilbane's Director of Economic Inclusion in Ohio.

American Council of Learned Societies Names Inaugural ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellows and Grantees

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the awardees of the new ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program. The program provides flexible support that attends to the research, teaching, and service commitments at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This year, the program will support 20 HBCU faculty scholars pursuing exceptional research projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the awardees of the new ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program .
  • The ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellows and Grantees represent 16 HBCUs and a wide range of disciplines and scholarly approaches.
  • "We are thrilled to award these outstanding scholars the inaugural ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowships and Grants," said ACLS President Joy Connolly.
  • Formed a century ago, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 80 scholarly organizations.

Visionary Development Consulting & IKEA U.S. Launch "Secure The Bag" HBCU Tour for Detroit Youth

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sharitta Marshall, founder of Visionary Development Consulting, is on a mission to revolutionize the world of higher education. She is the creative architect of a groundbreaking partnership: the "Secure the Bag" HBCU Tour, in collaboration with Money Matters for Youth and IKEA U.S., the renowned leader in affordable lifestyle living. A longtime supporter of Money Matters, the financial literacy program for Detroit children, Marshall realized the untapped potential of linking arms with IKEA U.S, who wanted to showcase the impact of HBCUs and ways to manage an affordable lifestyle for young adults. A fervent believer in the transformative power of the on-campus residential experience, Marshall recognized the opportunity to center and amplify this unique facet of the HBCU experience.

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  • Visionary Development Consulting collaborates with IKEA U.S. and Money Matters for Youth to launch the 'Secure The Bag' HBCU Tour, a groundbreaking initiative supporting Detroit's future college students.
  • PHOENIX, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sharitta Marshall, founder of Visionary Development Consulting , is on a mission to revolutionize the world of higher education.
  • She is the creative architect of a groundbreaking partnership: the "Secure the Bag" HBCU Tour, in collaboration with Money Matters for Youth and IKEA U.S., the renowned leader in affordable lifestyle living.
  • The "Secure the Bag'" HBCU tour, named in collaboration with IKEA, aims to empower young investors with financial education and tangible life skills.