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Curaleaf and Fab 5 Freddy Launch B Noble Cannabis Brand in Florida

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

NEW YORK, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced the expansion of its B NOBLE partnership across Florida. Products from the high-quality, Black-owned cannabis brand will be available at Curaleaf's 58 dispensaries across the state.

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  • B NOBLE brings a high-quality, Black-owned cannabis brand to Curaleaf's 58 retail locations in the Sunshine State
    NEW YORK, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced the expansion of its B NOBLE partnership across Florida.
  • B NOBLE is a for-profit, cause-based cannabis brand founded by Hip-Hop pioneer, filmmaker, visual artist and cannabis advocate, Fab 5 Freddy.
  • In partnership with Curaleaf's corporate social responsibility program, Rooted in Good, the B NOBLE brand launched in 2021 and became the Company's first large-scale, social equity-focused venture.
  • At launch, B NOBLE will introduce the following strains at Curaleaf dispensaries throughout Florida:
    Lady Madonna (hybrid): A fruity, uplifting combination of well-known strains Gushers and Strawberry Banana.

K11 MUSEA presents City As Studio, China's first major exhibition of graffiti and street art, tracing the evolution of a global movement

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

'City As Studio is the most extensive exhibition on the history of street art to be presented in China.

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  • 'City As Studio is the most extensive exhibition on the history of street art to be presented in China.
  • The exhibition features major works by the innovators in street art from New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, São Paulo, Paris, and Tokyo.
  • 'Jeffrey has been at the forefront of the institutional acceptance of street art, and we're delighted to be working with him to bring this landmark exhibition to China.
  • HONG KONG, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curated by Jeffrey Deitch, City As Studio, China's first major exhibition of graffiti and street art opens at K11 MUSEA this Spring.

WACO CENTER'S WEARABLE ART GALA RETURNS WITH STEP INTO HARLEM NIGHTS

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Center will celebrate five years of service with the 5th annual Wearable Art Gala this Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm PST at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. The Gala will be hosted by WACO Founders and Co-Artistic Directors Richard Lawson and Tina Knowles Lawson, longtime champions of art and mentorship, who opened the visual and performing arts center in 2017.

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  • LOSANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Centerwill celebrate five years of service with the 5th annual Wearable Art Gala this Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm PST at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA.
  • Amazon's Black Business Accelerator (BBA) and Amazon Music will support as corporate sponsors for WACO's 5th Annual Wearable Art Gala.
  • Ebony and Jet Magazines will serve as the media partner for WACO's 5th Annual Wearable Art Gala.
  • For the celebratory fifth year anniversary gala, the wearable art theme is Step Into Harlem Nights.

WHERE ART CAN OCCUR THEATER CENTER'S WEARABLE ART GALA RETURNS IN PERSON

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Center announces the five-year anniversary, and this year's Wearable Art Gala on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm PST at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. The Gala will be hosted by WACO Founders and Co-Artistic Directors Richard Lawson and Tina Knowles Lawson, longtime champions of art and mentorship, who opened the visual and performing arts center in 2017. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Centerannounces the five-year anniversary, and this year's Wearable Art Gala on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm PST at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA.
  • For the celebratory fifth year anniversary gala, the wearable art theme is Step Into Harlem Nights.
  • "I have always had this dream to bring the energy, tastes and sounds of Harlem in the 1920s to 50s to our gala.
  • WACO is committed to providing a creative center where art can occur and give artists and youth a place to grow their talent and celebrate their artistry.

Fab 5 Freddy and Curaleaf Expand B NOBLE Cannabis Brand to New Jersey

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Monday, June 27, 2022

WAKEFIELD, Mass., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B Noble Inc. and Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced the expansion of its B NOBLE product partnership in New Jersey. The brand's signature 2-pack pre-rolls are now available at Curaleaf's locations in Bellmawr and Edgewater Park, as well as medical and adult-use dispensaries across the state.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in collaboration with Fab 5 Freddy, legendary Hip-Hop pioneer, filmmaker, visual artist and cannabis advocate, and Bernard Noble, B NOBLE is a for-profit, cause-based cannabis brand.
  • B NOBLE brings a high-quality, Black-owned cannabis brand to New Jersey's regulated adult-use cannabis market.
  • "From the Block to the Boardroom is honored to partner with Curaleaf as its recipient of proceeds from B NOBLE products in New Jersey.
  • More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forwardlooking statements and information concerning the expansion of the B Noble brand in New Jersey.

REVOLT Announces the Return of Highly Impactful Shows This Spring

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Black-owned independent multimedia platform REVOLT, announced today its highly-anticipated lineup of shows returning this spring. After successful seasons and record-breaking viewership, REVOLT will bring back popular shows such as Assets Over Liabilities and Love & Respect with Killer Mike to further carry out its mission in creating impactful content that drives purpose, empowers viewers, and celebrates Hip Hop culture.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Black-owned independent multimedia platform REVOLT , announced today its highly-anticipated lineup of shows returning this spring.
  • After a highly successful first run, Love & Respect with Killer Mike will additionally return to REVOLT on April 18th.
  • The return of these shows further carries out REVOLT's ongoing dedication to empowering its viewers with powerful content that makes a lasting impact.
  • ABOUT REVOLT TVREVOLT is the leading Black-owned and operated multimedia platform servicing content 24/7 across digital, linear and live media channels.

Weedmaps to Premiere Original Docuseries Tumbleweeds with Killer Mike on VICE TV to Celebrate 4/20

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Hosted by rapper and activist Killer Mike, the series was produced by Wheelhouse DNA and Wheelhouse Labs and distributed through VICE Media Group.

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  • Hosted by rapper and activist Killer Mike, the series was produced by Wheelhouse DNA and Wheelhouse Labs and distributed through VICE Media Group.
  • Tumbleweeds with Killer Mike challenges existing perceptions of cannabis, further normalizing the industry and showcasing what the plant has done and will continue to do for communities.
  • The series will be available via VICEs integrated platforms including VICE TV and VICE TV streaming apps.
  • Tumbleweeds with Killer Mike is created in partnership with Weedmaps and Wheelhouse, and produced by Wheelhouse DNA and Wheelhouse Labs.

SiriusXM Launching 'BASIC!,' A New Original SXM Podcast Exploring Pop Culture During the Rise of Cable TV

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

NEW YORK, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announced today the upcoming launch of Basic!, an original SXM Podcast series, produced in conjunction with Pantheon Media. Hosted by media veteran Doug Herzog and TV critic Jen Chaney, Basic! explores the glory days of cable television, celebrating an era in pop culture when networks like MTV, Comedy Central, FX and ESPN changed the television landscape with groundbreaking, innovative programming.

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  • will feature interviews with the stars, key players and creative visionaries that helped make cable TV the most important utility in any American home.
  • Herzog and Chaney will anchor the conversations in this new podcast, creating an oral history as they go along.
  • takes a closer look at the influence and impact that cable had on pop culture over the last 40 years.
  • "As a career cable weasel, I'm thrilled to bring the secret history of basic cable to ears everywhere," said Doug Herzog.

Fab 5 Freddy and Curaleaf Expand B NOBLE Cannabis Brand to New York Medical Market

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- B NOBLE Inc. and Curaleaf, a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced the expansion of its B NOBLE partnership into medical dispensary locations in New York. This expansion is one of the first partnerships of its kind in New York, as the New York Cannabis Control Board recently approved whole flower as part of its medical marijuana offerings in late October.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- B NOBLE Inc. and Curaleaf, a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced the expansion of its B NOBLE partnership into medical dispensary locations in New York.
  • In collaboration with Fab 5 Freddy, New York native, filmmaker, visual artist and legendary hip-hop pioneer, and Bernard Noble, who spent seven years in prison for possession of two joints' worth of cannabis flower, B NOBLE is a for-profit, cause-based cannabis brand.
  • B NOBLE will bring a high-quality, Black-owned cannabis brand to the regulated cannabis market in New York, while advancing racial and social equity in the industry.
  • The New York market is the first to offer whole flower products as part of its B NOBLE product partnership, introducing 3.5G flower jars.

Fab 5 Freddy, Bernard Noble and Curaleaf Continue National Roll Out of B NOBLE Brand to Six New States

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

WAKEFIELD, Mass., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- B NOBLE Inc. and Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced the continuation of its national roll out of the B NOBLE brand two-pack pre-rolls to dispensaries in Arizona, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, and Oregon. Since rolling out in July 2021 in Massachusetts and Maryland, today B NOBLE is now available in eight states.

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  • Since rolling out in July 2021 in Massachusetts and Maryland, today B NOBLE is now available in eight states.
  • Each B Noble Pre-Roll pack contains two One Gram pre-rolls for a total of Two Grams of cannabis.
  • "Our partnership with Curaleaf is our deeper dive into dedicated social equity work," said Fab 5 Freddy.
  • "B NOBLE exists to generate support for the defense of people impacted by the War on Drugs."