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Maryland Public Television announces launch of national HBCU Week

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Owings Mills, MD, United States, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maryland Public Television (MPT) today announced a national expansion of its HBCU Week programming initiative for September in celebration of the contributions of America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU).

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  • Owings Mills, MD, United States, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maryland Public Television (MPT) today announced a national expansion of its HBCU Week programming initiative for September in celebration of the contributions of America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU).
  • The initiative includes national broadcasts of three HBCU-themed films and the production of four new short films focusing on HBCU Classic football matchups.
  • Distributed across its TV, social media, and online platforms during each of the last three years, HBCU Week on MPT has featured up to 22 hours of unique content about HBCUs.
  • HBCU Week 2023 on MPT, September 4 - 10, features more than 27 hours of content that chronicles HBCU contributions to science, medicine, history, education, civil rights, the arts, music, sports, and more.

Donald T. "Boysie" Bollinger, Chairman and CEO of Bollinger Enterprises, LLC, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Donald T. "Boysie" Bollinger, Chairman and CEO of Bollinger Enterprises, LLC and retired Chairman and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Bollinger joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors. For 76 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities. 

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  • Mr. Bollinger joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors.
  • Mr. Bollinger rose through the ranks at Bollinger Shipyards, eventually becoming chairman and CEO in 1985.
  • "Each year, it is our utmost honor to present outstanding leaders who have displayed extraordinary perseverance in overcoming challenges with the Horatio Alger Award," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2023, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

International Distribution Agreement: Louisiana Public Broadcasting Demonstrates Its Faith in TFO

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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A sure bet for Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB): Government-financed Franco-Ontarian public media company Groupe Mdia TFO's highly successful original content renews its presence on LPB PBS Kids.

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  • A sure bet for Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB): Government-financed Franco-Ontarian public media company Groupe Mdia TFO's highly successful original content renews its presence on LPB PBS Kids.
  • "Proudly educational and proudly Francophone, TFO is happy to contribute to the growth of minority French-speaking communities in Canada and all across the world.
  • Louisiana Public Broadcasting has been the public television network for the State of Louisiana since 1975.
  • For all questions and interview requests: Jason Viso, Director of Programming & Content, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, [email protected] ; Mlanie Grenier, Corporate Communications Lead, Groupe Mdia TFO, [email protected] | 416 968-8321

International Distribution Agreement: Louisiana Public Broadcasting Demonstrates Its Faith in TFO

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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A sure bet for Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB): Government-financed Franco-Ontarian public media company Groupe Mdia TFO's highly successful original content renews its presence on LPB PBS Kids.

Key Points: 
  • A sure bet for Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB): Government-financed Franco-Ontarian public media company Groupe Mdia TFO's highly successful original content renews its presence on LPB PBS Kids.
  • "Proudly educational and proudly Francophone, TFO is happy to contribute to the growth of minority French-speaking communities in Canada and all across the world.
  • TFO Creations convey essential skills, values and abilities to help their young audiences grow up and become enlightened world citizens.
  • Louisiana Public Broadcasting has been the public television network for the State of Louisiana since 1975.