Kentucky State University

Leveling the Playing Field

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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BEREA, Ky. and FRANKFORT, Ky., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The executive team of This Field Looks Green To Me, a feature film project currently in production, has committed to sharing the profits of the film with Kentucky State University (KSU) and Berea College (BC).

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  • "Both schools recognize that creating and maintaining a racially diverse student body enhances learning for all students," Schmidt added.
  • The film is proceeding rapidly toward filming and production, with filming scheduled to begin in Middlesboro and Paducah, KY in 2024.
  • In addition to telling this powerful story of how community can affect grass-roots change, This Field Looks Green To Me will highlight the beauty of the Appalachian people and their multi-ethnic culture – its mountains and original music.
  • To join the effort to recognize these educational exemplars, please contact Schmidt at [email protected] or 216-255-1892.

German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC) Appoints Angela Curry to Corporate Board of Directors

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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JASPER, Ind., Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) announced today the appointment of Angela Curry, General Counsel and Vice President for Legal Affairs at the University of Louisville, to its corporate board of directors effective as of January 1, 2023.

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  • JASPER, Ind., Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) announced today the appointment of Angela Curry, General Counsel and Vice President for Legal Affairs at the University of Louisville, to its corporate board of directors effective as of January 1, 2023.
  • In addition to her role as General Counsel and Vice President for Legal Affairs, in 2021 Curry was also appointed to serve as Interim Chief of Staff for University.
  • Her diverse experience and strong, extensive legal counsel and governance skills will be an incredible asset to our German American organization,” stated D. Neil Dauby, German American’s President & CEO.
  • With Angela’s market knowledge and skill set, I am confident she will be integral in shaping and enhancing our company in the years to come.”
    “I am excited to join the German American Board of Directors,” stated Curry.

The Black College World Series Presented by Tyson Foods Announces its Return to Montgomery, Alabama in 2023

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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SPRINGDALE, Ark., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Black College World Series (BCWS) Presented by Tyson Foods will return to Riverwalk Stadium, in Montgomery, Alabama, May 9-13, 2023, where eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will compete for the third BCWS championship.

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  • SPRINGDALE, Ark., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Black College World Series (BCWS) Presented by Tyson Foods will return to Riverwalk Stadium, in Montgomery, Alabama, May 9-13, 2023, where eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will compete for the third BCWS championship.
  • Were excited to again serve as the title sponsor of the 2023 Black College World Series, said Paul Davis, VP and Chief Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Officer, Tyson Foods.
  • Black College Championships, LLC was formed in 2021 to organize and run Historically Black College and University baseball World Series events in 2022 and beyond.
  • For Black College World Series updates, visit the Black College Championships website at https://blackcollegechampionships.com
    Michael Coker , Black College Championships, 954-687-2095

YES US VIRGIN ISLANDS HBCU CLASSIC HAS SEVERAL PRO BASKETBALL PROSPECTS PARTICIPATING DECEMBER 31st to JANUARY 2nd on ST THOMAS, US Virgin Islands

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "The US Virgin Islands is excited to host the YES Basketball Classic.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "The US Virgin Islands is excited to host the YES Basketball Classic.
  • Athletics, education and VI hospitality is a winning combination"says Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joe Boschulte.
  • "I've spoken to the coaches participating in this year's classic, four of the eight teams feature players with professional basketball aspirations.
  • Coach said, we are very excited to be participating in the YES US Virgin Islands Classic over the holiday season.

Russell's Reserve® Bourbon and Wild Turkey® Distilling Co. Support Kentucky Distillers' Association "Lifting Sprits Foundation" to Increase Inclusiveness in Bourbon Community

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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LAWRENCEBURG, Ky., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Russell's Reserve Bourbon and Wild Turkey Distilling Co. today announced a $20,000 donation to benefit the Kentucky Distillers' Association (KDA) and its "Lifting Spirts Foundation." The Lifting Spirits Foundation was formed in 2020 with a focus on increasing diversity in distilled spirits by funding education credits for Black students, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and other underrepresented students enrolled in Bourbon-related certification courses at the University of Louisville, the University of Kentucky, and Kentucky State University. This is the second consecutive year Russell's Reserve will work hand-in-hand with the KDA to benefit the community and propel the next generation of distillers in the spirits industry.  

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  • LAWRENCEBURG, Ky., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Russell's Reserve Bourbon and Wild Turkey Distilling Co. today announced a $20,000 donation to benefit the Kentucky Distillers' Association (KDA) and its "Lifting Spirts Foundation."
  • "'Reserved for All' is more than a slogan for Russell's Reserve it's a philosophy that drives us," says JoAnn Street, Wild Turkey Distilling Co.
  • In addition to supporting the Lifting Spirits Foundation, Russell's Reserve and Wild Turkey Distilling Co. have a robust internship program aimed at furthering professional development for the Bourbon industry's next generation.
  • "Support from heritage brands like Wild Turkey and Russell's Reserve allow us to grow this great program and enact long-lasting change within our industry.

Morehouse College Students Earn Top Honors at 33rd Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, America's Premier HBCU Academic Competition

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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More than 300 HBCU students, coaches, presidents and institutional representatives participated in this year's virtual HCASC program, which included student development seminars and activities with HBCU presidents.

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  • More than 300 HBCU students, coaches, presidents and institutional representatives participated in this year's virtual HCASC program, which included student development seminars and activities with HBCU presidents.
  • Honda Campus All-Star Challenge is a year-round program celebrating Black excellence and showcasing the academic talents of top HBCU students from across the country.
  • For over 30 years, Honda has supported the success and dreams of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students through initiatives including the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge and Honda Battle of the Bands.
  • These programs provide unforgettable experiences and opportunities for HBCU students, including meeting and networking with peers from other HBCU schools.

American Jewish Committee Statement on Kentucky Legislators' Use of Antisemitic Phrase

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Melanie Maron Pell, the American Jewish Committee's Chief Field Operations Office, who is based in AJC's Louisville office, issued the following statement after Kentucky State Rep. Walker Thomas and Sen. Rick Girdler, chairman of the Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee, apologized for using the antisemitic phrase "Jew them down" when discussing a state lease agreement in the legislature.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Melanie Maron Pell, the American Jewish Committee's Chief Field Operations Office, who is based in AJC's Louisville office, issued the following statement after Kentucky State Rep. Walker Thomas and Sen. Rick Girdler, chairman of the Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee, apologized for using the antisemitic phrase "Jew them down" when discussing a state lease agreement in the legislature.
  • "While belated apologies are welcome, any elected official willfully using the 'Jew them down' phrase is contributing to the spread of a classic antisemitic trope.
  • Certainly, there are plentiful words and phrases in the English language to use in making a point in the state legislature without succumbing to traditional, derogatory references to Jews," said Melanie Maron Pell, American Jewish Committee (AJC) Chief Field Operations Officer.
  • "Elected officials must be among the first to recognize the harm derogatory terms can cause, especially when antisemitism is on the rise in the United States.

UpstartWorks Donates to Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Celebration of Black History Month's Message of Health and Wellness

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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This year aims to focus on the multiple facets of "Black Health and Wellness."

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  • This year aims to focus on the multiple facets of "Black Health and Wellness."
  • To reinforce the importance of this subject matter, UpstartWorks announced today the company is donating clean-cut wipes to 10 different historically black colleges and universities.
  • "This is a small gesture to help some great schools; UpstartWorks is proud to be a part of that message."
  • "We're driven to support historically black colleges and universities.

Adient announces Tammi Dukes joins automotive seating supplier as vice president of global sustainability

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adient (NYSE: ADNT), a global leader in automotive seating,today announcedthat Tammi Dukes has joined the company as vice president of global sustainability.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adient (NYSE: ADNT), a global leader in automotive seating,today announcedthat Tammi Dukes has joined the company as vice president of global sustainability.
  • "Adient has firmly integrated sustainability into the core of the company," said Douglas Del Grosso, Adient president and CEO.
  • Dukes, who will be based in Plymouth, joins Adient with more than 20 years of experience in the areas of audit and compliance.
  • Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating.With approximately 75,000 employees in 33 countries, Adient operates 208 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide.

Connected Nation's VP of Digital Inclusion to lead FCC's Communications Equity and Diversity Council as Chair

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just announced that Heather Gate, Vice President of Digital Inclusion, Connected Nation, will serve as Chair of its Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC).

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just announced that Heather Gate, Vice President of Digital Inclusion, Connected Nation, will serve as Chair of its Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC).
  • "Heather has been a tireless advocate for digital equity and inclusion across the country," said Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO, Connected Nation.
  • Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel rechartered the Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment (ACDDE) under the new CEDC designation.
  • Gate served on the ACDDE in a variety of roles since 2017 including serving as the Chair of the Committee's Digital Empowerment and Inclusion Working Group.