Family Matters

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.

Small Business Administration Recognizes Legacy Businesses during SBA’s 70th Anniversary Celebration

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON – Today, as part of the agency’s 70th anniversary celebration, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognizes U.S. Small Business Administration(SBA) Legacy Businesses from our 68 district offices of which many recipients started small and leveraged SBA resources on their journey to becoming household names.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON – Today, as part of the agency’s 70th anniversary celebration, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognizes U.S. Small Business Administration(SBA) Legacy Businesses from our 68 district offices of which many recipients started small and leveraged SBA resources on their journey to becoming household names.
  • Administrator Guzman is celebrating the SBA’s 70th anniversary — which began July 30 — with events throughout the country.
  • Earlier in August, she rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange to mark the anniversary and celebrate SBA-supported businesses that have grown from small start-ups into some of the most recognizable publicly traded brands.
  • The federal agency has provided trillions of dollars in support to small businesses and has helped millions of small-business owners build meaningful lifelong connections and power their local economies.

Vision Films Announces the Release of 'A Family Matters Christmas' Reuniting Kellie Shanygne Williams and JoMarie Payton

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Williams' parents, Peggy and Ervin Williams, are also the principals behind the film's production company Dream Merchant Media.

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  • Williams' parents, Peggy and Ervin Williams, are also the principals behind the film's production company Dream Merchant Media.
  • A Family Matters Christmaswas written and produced by Peggy Williams, executive produced by Peggy and Ervin Williams, Kellie Shanygne Williams, ShahRon Vaulx, Angelia Messer-Stewart, Ken Rucker, LaVern Whitt, and was directed by LaVern Whitt.
  • Led by Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films releases 2-4 films a month across Theatrical, VOD, DVD, and television platforms.
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    Brainchild of the curated team of Dream Merchant Media, "A Family Matters Christmas" is sure to become a holiday staple.

The Great Reshuffle: 'Redefining the Corporate Dream' Presented by I Choose The Ladder

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In this fourth year of 'The CLIMB' career summit, it returns with a hybrid model, taking a deep dive into what it means to reshuffle professionally and empower attendees both in-person and virtually, with the tools and resources needed to redefine their professional success. The Climb is the signature event produced by I Choose The Ladder, a leading career consulting company, that aims to bridge the gap between ambitious Black women who want to climb the corporate ladder, and the corporations that understand the importance of attracting and retaining this group. This year, career summit will be held at the McDonald's Headquarters in Chicago,IL on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 8:00 AM CST - 5:00 PM CST.

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  • All attendees will be professionally armed with tangible tools, valuable resources, and a personalized blueprint to launch and place them on the fast-track to corporate career success.
  • This year, the summit's theme is "The Great Reshuffle, Redefining The Corporate Dream".
  • In 2020 to present-day, COVID-19 accelerated this examination, and employers and employees-alike are currently redefining what that corporate dream means to them.
  • This annual summit is one of the leading forums for professional Black Women to address, discuss, connect, navigate, support, andadvance their careers up the corporate ladder.

ADAPT Community Network and United Cerebral Palsy to Launch 'Start Here', a Free Digital Platform Providing Information and Resources for Parents with Children with Disabilities

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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As of 2016, 7.37 million people in the United States had intellectual or developmental disabilities, according to the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota.

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  • As of 2016, 7.37 million people in the United States had intellectual or developmental disabilities, according to the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota.
  • United Cerebral Palsy is proud to support ADAPT Community Network as it continues to develop this vitally important online resource."
  • ADAPT Community Networkis the leading human servicenotforprofitand a pioneer in providing cuttingedge programs and services for people with disabilities.
  • For more information about United Cerebral Palsy, go to: www.ucp.org
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IG Private Wealth Management Study: Affluent Canadians Prioritize Education and Real Estate for their Children, and Philanthropic Giving

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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The study found the following as it relates to the philanthropic habits of affluent Canadians:

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  • The study found the following as it relates to the philanthropic habits of affluent Canadians:
    Two-thirds of affluent households currently donate to charitable causes on a regular basis.
  • Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management is a national leader in delivering personalized financial solutions to Canadians through a network of advisors located across Canada.
  • This study was conducted with an online sample of n=510 Canadians who have investable assets of $1M or more.
  • Results from a probability sample of this size could be considered accurate to within 4.3% percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

On Child Health Day, New Focus on Grandparents as Caregivers

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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With more grandparents caring for grandchildren and continued research demonstrating the power of the earliest years for children's future health and well-being, public health and child nutrition groups are providing additional resources and support for grandfamilies.

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  • With more grandparents caring for grandchildren and continued research demonstrating the power of the earliest years for children's future health and well-being, public health and child nutrition groups are providing additional resources and support for grandfamilies.
  • According to DietaryGuidelines.gov, this edition also emphasizes that it is never too early or too late to eat healthy.
  • In particular, infancy and toddlerhood provide an important opportunity to build long-lasting healthy habits, including a healthy beverage pattern.
  • Child Health Day became a national day of observance in 1928 when President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the day at the request of Congress.