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Bolstered by The Obamas The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Announces November 8-10, 2024 Festival Dates

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The much-anticipated HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF), championed by the Obamas, announces the dates of the 2nd annual festival on November 8-10, 2024. The special convening will return to Howard University, for a celebration rooted in culture, storytelling, and empowerment.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The much-anticipated HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF), championed by the Obamas, announces the dates of the 2nd annual festival on November 8-10, 2024.
  • Building on the success of its inaugural event, the 2024 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival officially announced its First LOOK Student Filmmaker Challenge is open for submissions.
  • View HBCU First LOOK Festival Highlights
    The HBCU First LOOK Film initiative will includeinternships, film challenge, and college tour.
  • For partnership opportunities and to register for the upcoming 2024 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival visit https://www.hbcufirstlook.com/filmfestival .

5th Annual Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference (LMCC) Returns In Person to Hudson Yards, NYC

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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New York, NY, April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference (LMCC) today announced its Official Brand Showcase exhibitors and speaker lineup for LMCC 2022, scheduled for May 5 & 6 in Hudson Yards in New York City.

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  • New York, NY, April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference (LMCC) today announced its Official Brand Showcase exhibitors and speaker lineup for LMCC 2022, scheduled for May 5 & 6 in Hudson Yards in New York City.
  • This high-energy format (think Anderson Cooper 360) will feature one guest speaker per topic in lightning round-style interviews.
  • Since launching in 2019, Cann has become the bestselling THC-infused beverage brand in the world.
  • Founded in 2018, LMCC Ventures LLC is the parent company of the annual Luxury Meets Cannabis* Conference (LMCC) in New York City.

Michelle Obama Added to TriNet PeopleForce Roster of Esteemed Speakers

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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In 2018, Mrs. Obama and her husband President Barack Obama founded Higher Ground Productions, a company focused on telling powerful stories that entertain, inform and inspire while elevating, a company focused on lifting up diverse voices in the entertainment industry. The company introduced a culinary children's series on Netflix--Waffles + Mochi--while Mrs. Obama also launched Pass the Love with Waffles + Mochi, a campaign with the Partnership for a Healthier America. In 2020 she released The Michelle Obama Podcast, where she hosts live conversations with family, friends and colleagues that explore the relationships in our lives that make us who we are.

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  • DUBLIN, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet , a leading provider of comprehensive human resources for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced the addition of Former First Lady Michelle Obama to its roster of thought leaders and influencers at the 2nd annual, award-winning, TriNet PeopleForce 2021 .
  • The event kicks off on September 13 with an impressive roster of distinguished speakers sharing timely and insightful content vital to business success and the future of work.
  • We are excited to have her insights to wrap up four days of exciting and innovative content from world-class speakers."
  • Occurring September 13-16, TriNet PeopleForce is a one-of-a-kind event taking place both virtually and in-person from New York City.

Mary Aloe and the Aloe Entertainment Film Production House Jump Starts Q4 2021 With the Release of 4 Movies - FLAG DAY, WORTH, KAREN and BRUISED

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Friday, August 20, 2021
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Mary Aloe and the ALOE ENTERTAINMENT team provide a full-service film production house located in Beverly Hills, California.

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  • Mary Aloe and the ALOE ENTERTAINMENT team provide a full-service film production house located in Beverly Hills, California.
  • Mary Aloe and the Aloe Entertainment team have financed and /or produced 37 films (22 films in the last 6 years alone).
  • Aloe Entertainment and its principal owner, Mary Aloe, produce and/or finance 4 to 5 movies a year.
  • Mary Aloe and the Aloe Entertainment team are currently in production on Groove Tails, produced by, co-written and starring Jamie Foxx.

National Council of Teachers of English Unveils Plans for Groundbreaking 2021 Annual Convention

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Friday, August 13, 2021
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) has unveiled plans for its 2021 Annual Convention, slated to take place both online and in person in Louisville, Kentucky, from November 1821, 2021.

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  • CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) has unveiled plans for its 2021 Annual Convention, slated to take place both online and in person in Louisville, Kentucky, from November 1821, 2021.
  • The theme for the 2021 NCTE Annual Convention is "Equity, Justice, and Antiracist Teaching."
  • The 2021 NCTE Annual Convention will be an opportunity for English teachers to come up with creative ways to help young people step back and reflect on how race, equity, and justice impact their lives.
  • Registration is now open for the online 2021 NCTE Annual Convention at convention.ncte.org .

Blue Apron Partners with Chef Sam Kass to Bring His Flexible Cooking Approach to Kitchens Around the Country

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Blue Apron (NYSE:APRN) is partnering with former White House Senior Policy Advisor and Chef, Sam Kass, to bring his flexible and non-prescriptive cooking approach to kitchens around the country.

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  • Blue Apron (NYSE:APRN) is partnering with former White House Senior Policy Advisor and Chef, Sam Kass, to bring his flexible and non-prescriptive cooking approach to kitchens around the country.
  • Available to order now, the Blue Apron x Chef Sam Kass menu features high-quality ingredients and customizable recipes, crafted for adaptability and balance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210810005552/en/
    Blue Apron partners with Chef Sam Kass to bring his flexible and non-prescriptive cooking approach to kitchens around the country.
  • The Blue Apron x Chef Sam Kass recipes are also customizable by choosing between two protein options to allow customers to personalize their recipes according to their preferences.