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CIFC’s CLO Initiative for Change Makes Third Donation; Marks Second Donation to TEAK Fellowship

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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For this donation, CIFC has partnered with the deal parties of its latest CLO, CIFC Funding 2024-II, including RBC Capital Markets, Appleby (Cayman) Ltd, Allen & Overy LLP, and Milbank LLP, to make a collective contribution of $225,000 to the TEAK Fellowship (“TEAK”).

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  • For this donation, CIFC has partnered with the deal parties of its latest CLO, CIFC Funding 2024-II, including RBC Capital Markets, Appleby (Cayman) Ltd, Allen & Overy LLP, and Milbank LLP, to make a collective contribution of $225,000 to the TEAK Fellowship (“TEAK”).
  • This donation is the second $225,000 financial contribution CIFC’s CLO Initiative for Change has made to TEAK, a free, outcomes-driven academic and career access program for students located in New York City, and builds upon CIFC’s existing partnership with the organization.
  • This workshop, which CIFC will host again this summer, coupled with the CLO Initiative for Change’s second financial contribution to TEAK, will allow TEAK to continue to unlock access to outstanding education and transformative experiences for students.
  • Today’s donation to TEAK is the third donation made on behalf of the program and the second donation to TEAK by the program.

Affion Crockett, Delmar Washington, and Black Experience on Xfinity (BEX) Announce Premiere of New Comedy Series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters Featuring Three Up-and-Coming Black Comedians

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Comcast NBCUniversal teams up with Affion Crockett and Delmar Washington to premiere new, innovative comedy series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters, featuring three up-and-coming comedians with behind-the-scenes interviews, now available exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, X1 and Xumo.

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  • Comcast NBCUniversal teams up with Affion Crockett and Delmar Washington to premiere new, innovative comedy series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters, featuring three up-and-coming comedians with behind-the-scenes interviews, now available exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, X1 and Xumo.
  • The Black Experience on Xfinity Channel is the first-of-its-kind, curated destination of Black content, endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321839501/en/
    Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters Available Now On Black Experience On Xfinity Platform And Xumo (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The premiere special features three emerging comedians – Ron G., Kanisha Buss and Brandon Lewis.
  • Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters is the first ever standalone comedy special for each comedian.

New National Data Shows Strong STEM Aptitude Among Black Students, But Reveals Limited Exposure to In-Demand Careers

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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AMERICAN FORK, Utah, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- YouScience®, the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers, and Black Girls Do STEM, a 501c3 nonprofit organization empowering Black girls to achieve equitable Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) representation, today announced the release of the 2024 Black Students and STEM Report. This new report reveals that Black students across the nation possess the aptitudes for in-demand STEM careers, but lack interest in pursuing them. This indicates that a significant career exposure gap exists, likely due to underrepresentation in STEM careers. 

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  • This new report reveals that Black students across the nation possess the aptitudes for in-demand STEM careers, but lack interest in pursuing them.
  • Most notably, the 2024 Black Students and STEM Report found:
    The 2024 Black Students and STEM Report combines data from YouScience and Black Girls Do STEM to highlight Black student career exposure gaps for in-demand STEM careers and the importance of programs that address the gaps.
  • To access the complete findings from the 2024 Black Students and STEM Report as well as recommendations from YouScience and Black Girls Do STEM on how to address the career exposure gaps in STEM, click here .
  • YouScience and Black Girls Do STEM are collaborating to solve the career exposure gap for Black students.

Comcast Announces Premiere of the Inspiring Black Girls Documentary on Black Experience on Xfinity Platform

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and film studios and has released a variety of original documentaries like Black Girls to showcase Black talent and content creators.

Key Points: 
  • Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and film studios and has released a variety of original documentaries like Black Girls to showcase Black talent and content creators.
  • The Black Experience on Xfinity Channel is the first-of-its-kind, curated destination of Black content, endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227373262/en/
    Black Girls Documentary Premiers on Comcast's Black Experience on Xfinity Channel.
  • Xfinity customers can access the Black Experience on channel 1622 or simply say “Black Experience” into the Voice Remote to instantly enjoy the ultimate in Black storytelling.

DARK & LOVELY HOSTS "A BLACK GIRL'S GUIDE TO MAKING BOLD MOVES" MASTERCLASS AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark & Lovely is bringing their Building Beautiful Futures program to Howard Homecoming this year! In partnership with Entrepreneur, TV personality, and Howard alum, Yandy Smith-Harris, Dark & Lovely will host a panel discussion and masterclass, "A Black Girl's Guide to Making Bold Moves'' during HU Ideas Fest. Attendees will walk away inspired, with tools and tips on how to express your personal brand, navigate trajectory defining moments and find a mentor. Additional panelists include, President of College Gurl Foundation and Howard alum, Jessica Brown, HU Student Association President Nia Naylor, and moderator, Dark & Lovely's own Marketing Director Tenaj Ferguson. In partnership with The College Gurl Foundation, five $750 book scholarships will be awarded at random to students either attending the masterclass in person or via the livestream. The panel will be held on campus at Howard's Blackburn University Center in the Digital Auditorium on October 17th. Doors open at 6pm, with the masterclass beginning at 6:30pm. To attend, please register HERE, entry will be granted on a first come first served basis. The mentorship masterclass will also be available to stream online for those who register.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark & Lovely is bringing their Building Beautiful Futures program to Howard Homecoming this year!
  • In partnership with Entrepreneur, TV personality, and Howard alum, Yandy Smith-Harris, Dark & Lovely will host a panel discussion and masterclass, "A Black Girl's Guide to Making Bold Moves'' during HU Ideas Fest.
  • Additional panelists include, President of College Gurl Foundation and Howard alum, Jessica Brown, HU Student Association President Nia Naylor, and moderator, Dark & Lovely's own Marketing Director Tenaj Ferguson.
  • "It's wonderful to see brands like Dark & Lovely taking action to uplift and empower young Black women," says Yandy Smith-Harris.

Black Girl PR Receives MBE Certification From The NMSDC

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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PHOENIX, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Black Girl PR is proud to announce that the PR firm has been certified as a Minority Business Enterprise by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The certification comes on the heels of the firm's successful participation in The Black Woman Business Accelerator Program.

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  • "We're very happy about receiving our MBE certification from the NMSDC.
  • Black Girl PR has emerged as a trailblazer in the industry, offering public relations services tailored to empower Black women entrepreneurs and business leaders.
  • With the MBE certification, Black Girl PR aims to further empower their clients and facilitate access to resources that will fuel their success.
  • To learn more about Black Girl PR and the services available to Black women founders and thought leaders, visit www.BlackGirlPR.com

Project Scientist Names Dr. Patrice S. Johnson As New President and CEO

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Scientist, a national education nonprofit that exposes under-resourced girls to the joys and possibilities of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), announced today that Dr. Patrice S. Johnson, Ed.D, has joined the organization as its new President and CEO.

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  • Project Scientist provides equitable, evidence-based STEAM programs in English and Spanish for underserved girls and non-binary youth ages 4 to 18.
  • "Under her direction, Project Scientist will empower a new generation to solve our greatest challenges.
  • "At Project Scientist, I'm overjoyed to boldly continue igniting STEAM confidence in girls nationwide and abroad while advocating for gender and racial equity," Johnson says.
  • The Project Scientist Teaching Institute provides K-12 educators with free gender and racial equity teaching strategies and math education skills.

MTV Entertainment Studios Awards Grants to 22 Non-Profit Organizations in More Than 20 Cities Across the Country for Third Annual Mental Health Action Day on May 18

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV Entertainment Studios announced today 22 non-profit organizations in more than 20 cities that will receive grant funding for local activations taking place on the third annual Mental Health Action Day on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

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  • Mental Health Action Day was founded to shift mental health culture from awareness to action and is powered by a growing coalition of more than 1800 nonprofits, brands, government agencies and influential leaders from more than 32 countries.
  • "We are thrilled to empower these 22 organizations to reach local young people, deepen their relationships with local communities and drive mental health actions on the third annual Mental Health Action Day."
  • Join them in shifting the mental health culture from awareness to action on Mental Health Action Day on May 18, 2023.
  • 2023 MTV Entertainment Studios' Mental Health Action Day Grant Winners:
    The Benji Project (Strongertowns) | Port Townsend, Washington | A multisensory pop-up event, or Sensory Fair, open to all community members free of charge.

The National Menopause Foundation Adds Experts in Women's Health, Advocacy, and Social Justice to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Menopause Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Menopause Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "By expanding our Board of Directors with female executive leaders from a variety of industries, we broaden the scope of expertise to help lead the National Menopause Foundation and to fulfill its mission.
  • We will continue to strengthen our capacity and reach and grow the organization into the most trusted resource for women on their menopause journey," said Claire Gill, Founder, National Menopause Foundation.
  • The National Menopause Foundation website – www.nationalmenopausefoundation.org – features information to educate, inspire and empower women as they approach and experience menopause.

Duckworth Books Announces March 10, 2023 Publication Date for Black Girl from Pyongyang

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2023) - Duckworth Books is proud to announce the retail release of "Black Girl from Pyongyang," by Monica Macias, published by Duckworth Books.

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  • London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2023) - Duckworth Books is proud to announce the retail release of "Black Girl from Pyongyang," by Monica Macias, published by Duckworth Books.
  • She has lived and worked in several countries around the world, including Spain, New York, South Korea, and now resides in London.
  • "Black Girl from Pyongyang" is her first book to be published in English, and she will be the subject of a forthcoming documentary film.
  • The "Black Girl from Pyongyang" publication date is 10th March, 2023 at Stanfords bookshop in London, and is also available for readers on Amazon.