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Black Women for Wellness Launches Fierce Aunties Campaign to Further Reproductive Justice Movement

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women for Wellness (BWW), a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and well-being of Black women and girls, is pleased to announce the launch of its Fierce Aunties Campaign. This campaign aims to engage and empower Aunties within our community to further the reproductive justice movement.

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  • We are inviting all Fierce Aunties to learn about the reproductive justice movement and enjoy moments of sisterhood and connection along the way.
  • LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women for Wellness (BWW), a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and well-being of Black women and girls, is pleased to announce the launch of its Fierce Aunties Campaign .
  • This campaign aims to engage and empower Aunties within our community to further the reproductive justice movement.
  • Janette Robinson Flint, Executive Director of Black Women for Wellness, emphasized the significance of Aunties in this movement, stating, "Black women deserve safe, healthy reproductive care.

LA Rams, It's Bigger Than Us, Pepsi and LA Regional Food Bank Join Forces to Address Food and Nutrition Insecurity

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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The event was hosted by the Los Angeles Rams and non-profit partners It's Bigger Than Us (IBTU) and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to celebrate Black History Month.

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  • The event was hosted by the Los Angeles Rams and non-profit partners It's Bigger Than Us (IBTU) and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to celebrate Black History Month.
  • "We are proud to empower and uplift South LA communities, providing resources such as nutritious food from the LA Regional Food Bank, quality education and community support," said
    IBTU Founder and CEO Tyrone Nance.
  • "We're honored to partner with exceptional organizations on this event to provide much-needed food assistance to 800 families and individuals," said Michael Flood, LA Regional Food Bank President and CEO.
  • With ongoing support from community partners, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank helps an average of 900,000 individuals in need every month.

SheaMoisture Men Illuminates Black Men Through the Lens of Love with New Campaign, "Black Men Love"

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SheaMoisture Men, the nation's leading personal grooming brand for men of color, is unveiling a new campaign, "Black Men Love," with the mission of proliferating a narrative that celebrates and showcases Black men through the lens of love. The multifaceted initiative will illuminate the various ways in which Black men show love and contribute to the movement of redefining societal perceptions of Black masculinity through a digital content series, partnerships with organizations dedicated to the advancement of Black men, wellness experiences and more.

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  • The new initiative will celebrate the various ways in which Black men show love by amplifying their evolution and authentic experiences in partnership with Black Men Heal, Black Men Smile and The Black Man Can
    NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SheaMoisture Men, the nation's leading personal grooming brand for men of color, is unveiling a new campaign, "Black Men Love," with the mission of proliferating a narrative that celebrates and showcases Black men through the lens of love.
  • This past weekend, SheaMoisture Men kicked-off the initiative with pop-ups in New York and Los Angeles where they gave Black men on the street roses and love letters in front of larger-than-life flower wall murals donning "Show Black Men Love.
  • In partnership with Black Men Heal, Black Men Smile and The Black Man Can, the campaign will come to life in three key beats.
  • Digital Content Series: SheaMoisture Men will release a series of short vignettes celebrating and highlighting the various ways Black Men show love.

True Religion Celebrates 21 Years of Fashion and Hip Hop with new Fall Campaign “Music is #MyRlgn”

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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To launch the 21st Birthday collection, the brand goes back to its Hip Hop music roots to kick off its Music is #MYRLGN campaign.

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  • To launch the 21st Birthday collection, the brand goes back to its Hip Hop music roots to kick off its Music is #MYRLGN campaign.
  • True Religion tapped Atlanta-based rapper(s) Lil Gnar and Kaliii to get things started.
  • AG Club and True Religion announced their partnership in 2022 with a collaboration on tour merch, exclusively sold at Coachella.
  • Most recently, AG Club and True Religion teamed up for a performance in LA at the Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival.

THE TEAM BEHIND THE STOCKER STREET CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF THE PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL FOR OPENING NIGHT FESTIVITIES

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Theteam helming the redevelopment of the Stocker Street Creative (SSC) project in Baldwin Hills is excited to announce its platinum sponsorship for the opening night festivities of the 30th annual Pan African Film Festival (PAFF).

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Theteam helming the redevelopment of the Stocker Street Creative (SSC) project in Baldwin Hills is excited to announce its platinum sponsorship for the opening night festivities of the 30th annual Pan African Film Festival (PAFF).
  • The Pan African Film Festival has been plugged into Black culture to showcase work from Hollywood to Nollywood.
  • She added, "Stocker Street Creative will be an inclusive place where members of the local creative community can develop projects that tell their own stories authentically, and without diffusion."
  • Gearing up for its 30th anniversary, the Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) is America's largest and most prestigious Black film festival.

Dispensary founded to build wealth for 21 entrepreneurs from South LA

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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"For me, it's not just about getting the opportunity; it's about what I do with it once I've got it."

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  • "For me, it's not just about getting the opportunity; it's about what I do with it once I've got it."
  • Including the social equity and underrepresented cannabis brands it chooses to carry and highlight, providing them with a platform to grow.
  • With this increased income, they will create generational wealth for themselves and their families, while investing in and serving their communities.
  • The dispensary concept will maintain an ambitious schedule to open all 21 singularly branded sites by the Summer of 2023.

Aspire Los Angeles Partners with Side, Combining Personalized Service With Next-Level Real Estate Tech

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aspire Los Angeles today announced its partnership with Side , the only real estate brokerage that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into boutique brands and businesses.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aspire Los Angeles today announced its partnership with Side , the only real estate brokerage that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into boutique brands and businesses.
  • Aspire serves Central Los Angeles but specializes in Jefferson Park, West Adams, Leimert Park, Mid-City, and South LA.
  • Partnering with Side will ensure Aspire Los Angeles remains at the cutting edge of the evolving real estate market while allowing its agents to continue delivering premium services to their clients.
  • Since 2017, Aspire Los Angeles has been fulfilling its clients' unique desires and providing personalized care that helps them realize their goals.