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CA Lt. Governor Honors Nation’s First Transgender Facility Vote Center

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky visited the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) Thursday morning to join FLUX, the Unique Women’s Coalition (UWC), and the Human Rights Campaign in celebrating the center making U.S. history by becoming the nation’s first Vote Center located in a Transgender establishment.

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  • California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky visited the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) Thursday morning to join FLUX, the Unique Women’s Coalition (UWC), and the Human Rights Campaign in celebrating the center making U.S. history by becoming the nation’s first Vote Center located in a Transgender establishment.
  • “The opening of the nation's first transgender voting center today in Los Angeles marks a significant milestone in our efforts to champion equity, inclusivity, and LGBTQA+ rights in California,” said Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis.
  • Queen Chela Demuir of UWC added, “We have reached out to our transgender community across Los Angeles County, encouraging them to join us to vote here at the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center.
  • Voter registration services are available at all vote centers, and voters who wish to drop off their voted mail ballot may do that at any vote center as well.

California Opens Nation’s First Transgender Facility Vote Center

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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The Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC), a facility providing comprehensive resources, training, support, and medical services for Transgender people living in Los Angeles, will serve as an officially designated Los Angeles County Vote Center for the upcoming March 5th California primary as well as for the November 2024 general/presidential election.

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  • The Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC), a facility providing comprehensive resources, training, support, and medical services for Transgender people living in Los Angeles, will serve as an officially designated Los Angeles County Vote Center for the upcoming March 5th California primary as well as for the November 2024 general/presidential election.
  • CONOTEC is the first Transgender facility nationwide to serve as an official election Vote Center.
  • The Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center, 1001 N. Martel St., Los Angeles, CA 90046
    Los Angeles County Vote Centers either commit to 10-day or 4-day voting periods, both offering early voting periods that end on March 5th.
  • The Connie Norman Center is a 4-day Vote Center.

ReFrame and IMDbPro Award the ReFrame Stamp to 29 Feature Films Released in 2023

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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The findings of the 2023 ReFrame Report, which examines hiring across key roles on all 100 films based on IMDbPro data, can be viewed HERE .

Key Points: 
  • The findings of the 2023 ReFrame Report, which examines hiring across key roles on all 100 films based on IMDbPro data, can be viewed HERE .
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Since 2020, the number of films in the annual Top 100 that qualify for the ReFrame Stamp has not increased.
  • 29 of the analyzed films were exclusively released to streaming services, and 11 of these earned the Stamp (37.9%).
  • To award the Stamp, ReFrame reviews cast and crew data for all eligible films on the IMDbPro list of the 100 most popular films of 2023.

Gilead Announces Funding Initiative to Support HIV Prevention, Anti-Stigma and Health Equity Efforts for Black Cisgender and Transgender Women and Girls in the U.S.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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(Prevention, Arts and Advocacy, Community, Education) initiative, a three-year commitment toward increasing HIV prevention, anti-stigma and health equity efforts for Black cisgender and Transgender women and girls, who are disproportionately impacted by the HIV epidemic.

Key Points: 
  • (Prevention, Arts and Advocacy, Community, Education) initiative, a three-year commitment toward increasing HIV prevention, anti-stigma and health equity efforts for Black cisgender and Transgender women and girls, who are disproportionately impacted by the HIV epidemic.
  • In 2021, Black women accounted for 53% of new HIV diagnoses among women aged 16 and older in the United States, despite comprising only 14% of the women living in the country.
  • Additionally, Black Transgender women have the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses among Transgender people and are more likely to go undiagnosed and untreated in comparison to their peers.
  • These inequities are exacerbated by significant gaps in the delivery of effective and culturally relevant HIV prevention information and care services for Black women and girls.

Grindr Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results Earnings Call

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the GBTQ community, announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, after the market closes on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the GBTQ community, announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, after the market closes on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
  • Grindr will issue a press release when its Shareholder Letter has been posted to its Investor Relations website at https://investors.grindr.com .
  • Following the release of the Shareholder Letter, Grindr will host a webcasted conference call to discuss its results.
  • An archived webcast of the conference call will be accessible on Grindr’s Investor Relations page, https://investors.grindr.com .

Skechers to Present at the Raymond James 45th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 4th

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (“Skechers” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company™ and a global footwear leader, today announced that John Vandemore, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Raymond James 45th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, FL on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 7:25 a.m. PT / 10:25 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (“Skechers” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company™ and a global footwear leader, today announced that John Vandemore, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Raymond James 45th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, FL on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 7:25 a.m. PT / 10:25 a.m.
  • ET.

TextFree by Pinger, the Original Free Texting App, Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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That was the same year Pinger launched TextFree, the first app to give users unlimited free texting.

Key Points: 
  • That was the same year Pinger launched TextFree, the first app to give users unlimited free texting.
  • Over the ensuing 15 years, TextFree by Pinger was downloaded more than 130 million times and today remains the free texting and voice app of choice by millions of users.
  • “We created the first, free texting app, TextFree, for people who needed a phone number on their mobile devices.
  • The 15th anniversary of the original free texting app, TextFree, is something truly to celebrate.”
    TextFree was a top app in the early days of the Apple App Store—across all available apps—and became a favorite with parents of texting teens and younger people trying to lower their monthly expenses while staying connected.

NWSL Preseason Match to Be Streamed Live From Coachella Valley Invitational on Women’s Sports Network

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, announced today that the Women’s Sports Network will be the exclusive live broadcast partner for the NWSL match between San Diego Wave FC and Portland Thorns FC at the 2024 Coachella Valley Invitational at Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif.

Key Points: 
  • AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, announced today that the Women’s Sports Network will be the exclusive live broadcast partner for the NWSL match between San Diego Wave FC and Portland Thorns FC at the 2024 Coachella Valley Invitational at Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221951211/en/
    “We are thrilled to partner with AEG on the Coachella Valley Invitational match between last season’s NWSL Shield-winning San Diego Wave and the 2022 NWSL Champion Portland Thorns,” said Raquel Braun, Chief Business Officer of the Women’s Sports Network.
  • “AEG has built a phenomenal event in the desert, which serves as the perfect backdrop for the Women’s Sports Network’s first, live match featuring NWSL clubs.”
    “Women’s Sports Network is a perfect partner for our first NWSL match ever to be aired live from the Coachella Valley Invitational,” said Kara Korber, Senior Director of Business Development for AEG.
  • Click HERE for Coachella Valley Invitational assets, including Empire Polo Club imagery, CVI logos and team logos.

Legacy of Aladar Marberger: Pioneering Gallerist and AIDS Activist’s Art Collection Goes to Auction

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Rago/Wright proudly announces the auction “Living Out Loud: The A. Aladar Marberger Collection,” slated to go on sale on March 13, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Rago/Wright proudly announces the auction “Living Out Loud: The A. Aladar Marberger Collection,” slated to go on sale on March 13, 2024.
  • The collection celebrates the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Aladar Marberger, a central figure in New York's 1970s and 1980s art scene.
  • Painted soon after Marberger’s AIDS diagnosis, a leading work of the collection is Elaine de Kooning’s “Aladar #3” (est.
  • “Aladar Marberger was someone who approached both art and life with excitement, generosity, and courage,” says Meredith Hilferty, Rago Director of Fine Art.

Grindr to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the GBTQ community, today announced participation in the following upcoming investor events.

Key Points: 
  • Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the GBTQ community, today announced participation in the following upcoming investor events.
  • Speakers: Chief Executive Officer, George Arison and Chief Financial Officer, Vanna Krantz
    Speakers: Chief Executive Officer, George Arison and Chief Financial Officer, Vanna Krantz
    A live webcast of each fireside chat will be made available on Grindr’s investor relations website at https://investors.grindr.com/ .
  • An archived replay of each webcast will be available following the event.