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STEM Global Action Affiliate Embarks On Creating Historic STEM Education District In New Orleans

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Friday, October 15, 2021
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --STEM NOLA, an affiliate of STEM Global Action (SGA), is creating an expansive STEM District in New Orleans East in the first phase of a $100 million development project reviving an abandoned 227-acre site that once housed Six Flags and Jazzland.

Key Points: 
  • NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --STEM NOLA, an affiliate of STEM Global Action (SGA), is creating an expansive STEM District in New Orleans East in the first phase of a $100 million development project reviving an abandoned 227-acre site that once housed Six Flags and Jazzland.
  • It is an unprecedented effort to expand science, technology, education and math (STEM) education for children and adults from under-resourced communities.
  • Partnering with STEM NOLA, the Bayou Phoenix plan includes the STEM education center, as well as a hotel, water park, amusement park, sports complex and a warehouse and distribution center.
  • "We are creating a STEM district, the most expansive effort in America to bring STEM education to Black and Brown children and adults.

Saga Communications, Inc. Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.16 per Share

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the"Company", "Saga" or "our") today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share.

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  • GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the"Company", "Saga" or "our") today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share.
  • The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $960 thousand.
  • The quarterly cash dividend will be funded by cash on the Company's balance sheet.
  • The Company currently intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends in the future as declared by the Board of Directors.

YOU Get a Grant and YOU Get a Grant — T-Mobile to Bolster 25 Small Towns Nationwide

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the 25 small towns winning Hometown Grants to jumpstart vital community development projects to re-energize these towns and build upon what makes them unique.

Key Points: 
  • Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the 25 small towns winning Hometown Grants to jumpstart vital community development projects to re-energize these towns and build upon what makes them unique.
  • Earlier this month, the Un-carrier unveiled the FIRST Hometown Techover winner , Woodstock, Ill. which will receive a prize package worth $3M and become the crown jewel of 5G for small towns across America.
  • And today, 25 additional well-deserving small towns will snag a grant to improve their communities.
  • More than just bringing wireless, T-Mobile wants to be part of the community and help small towns thrive.

Gaming Innovation Group signs new agreement with current partner

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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This agreement is the fifth so far in 2021, and our pipeline remains very strong with additional signings expected before year-end."

Key Points: 
  • This agreement is the fifth so far in 2021, and our pipeline remains very strong with additional signings expected before year-end."
  • Gaming Innovation Group is a leading iGaming technology company, providing solutions, products and services to iGaming Operators.
  • Founded in 2012, Gaming Innovation Group's vision is 'To be the industry leading platform and media provider delivering world class solutions to our iGaming partners and their customers.
  • Gaming Innovation Group operates out of Malta and is dual-listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GIG and on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker symbol GIGSEK.

Gaming Innovation Group signs new agreement with current partner

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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This agreement is the fifth so far in 2021, and our pipeline remains very strong with additional signings expected before year-end."

Key Points: 
  • This agreement is the fifth so far in 2021, and our pipeline remains very strong with additional signings expected before year-end."
  • Gaming Innovation Group is a leading iGaming technology company, providing solutions, products and services to iGaming Operators.
  • Founded in 2012, Gaming Innovation Group's vision is 'To be the industry leading platform and media provider delivering world class solutions to our iGaming partners and their customers.
  • Gaming Innovation Group operates out of Malta and is dual-listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GIG and on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker symbol GIGSEK.

Acclaimed STEM Educator Links Marvel's Black Captain America to the Power of STEM Education

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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"As a superhero, Wilson overcomes ferocious enemies and his own doubts about bearing the legacy of Capitan America," says Calvin Mackie.

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  • "As a superhero, Wilson overcomes ferocious enemies and his own doubts about bearing the legacy of Capitan America," says Calvin Mackie.
  • Through hard work, Anthony Mackie is a star of the stage, film and television.In today's America, that creates an inspiring narrative.
  • "Armed with STEM education, racial, ethnic and gender barriers can't block the success of our children," says Dr.
  • Dr. Mackie, a former tenured Tulane Engineering professor, first founded STEM NOLA in 2013 to expose, inspire and engage communities in learning STEM.

New Episode: Let's Talk STEM With Dr. Calvin Mackie Podcast Outlines Ways To Help Minority K-12 Students Learn STEM Skills And Pursue STEM Careers

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 

Key Points: 
  • "What we've done is bring STEM to the community," said Dr. Mackie, citing SGA programs in New Orleans and around the country.
  • "We do STEM after school, we do STEM at churches, whoever wants STEM outside of schools, we make sure that webring STEM to them."
  • Dr. Mackie and Dr. Baynes acknowledged these measures are necessary because of the discrimination still rampant today that stigmatizes girls and minorities.
  • (For print or broadcast interviews with Dr. Calvin Mackie, please contact Michael K. Frisby, [email protected] or 202-625-4328.)

5G Is Putting a Whole New Woodstock on the Map — T-Mobile Crowns Hometown Techover Winner

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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With personal involvement from the mayor, city manager, public works, chamber president and many other key townspeople, Woodstock was a competition stand-out.

Key Points: 
  • With personal involvement from the mayor, city manager, public works, chamber president and many other key townspeople, Woodstock was a competition stand-out.
  • Tune into NBCs 3rd Hour of TODAY tomorrow to see more on Woodstock and why they were chosen as the T-Mobile Hometown Techover winner.
  • Among the goodness:
    Community Grant: A $200,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant and technical assistance services from Smart Growth America (SGA).
  • T-Mobiles 5G network enhancements will transform how the residents of Woodstock work and play.

Let's Talk Stem With Dr. Calvin Mackie Features Conversation On Why Many Students Of Color Are Not Receiving Effective Stem Education

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Instead, the two STEM education leaders said that too many students are on a path towards being the laborers, whose jobs may be threatened by automation and technology.

Key Points: 
  • Instead, the two STEM education leaders said that too many students are on a path towards being the laborers, whose jobs may be threatened by automation and technology.
  • "So many (students) are checking out of the public educational system," said Dr. Williams.
  • Moreover, Dr. Mackie said, the "fundamental belief" at STEM Global Action (SGA) is that "STEM education, STEM engagement should be culturally and environmentally relevant.
  • SGA is a campaign and network of affiliates that pursues the advancement of STEM education for children, parents and communities.

Saga Communications, Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter 2021 Results Net Revenue Increases 66.3% for the Quarter

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Station operating expense increased $2.4 million to $21.0 million for the quarter compared to the same period last year.

Key Points: 
  • Station operating expense increased $2.4 million to $21.0 million for the quarter compared to the same period last year.
  • Station operating income was $8.4 million for the quarter compared to a loss of $181 thousand for the second quarter last year.
  • Net revenue was $50.3 million for the six-months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $42.9 million for the same period last year.
  • Saga's 2021 2nd Quarter conference call will be on Thursday August 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.