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BETTER BROTHERS LOS ANGELES (BBLA) & THE DIVA FOUNDATION, LED BY EMMY® AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS & ACTIVIST SHERYL LEE RALPH WILL HONOR KARINE JEAN-PIERRE WITH THE HISTORY MAKER AWARD & MULTIMEDIA MAVERICK MONA SCOTT-YOUNG WITH THE ALLY AWARD

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA), in partnership with The DIVA Foundation, under the guidance of the Emmy® Award-winning actress and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph Abbott Elementary, is proud to announce additional honorees, host, performers, and presenters for the 10th Annual Truth Awards. This event promises to be a groundbreaking celebration of excellence and empowerment. Wendy Raquel Robinson, an Emmy® Award-winning producer and actress known for her role as sports agent Tasha Mack on The Game, will host the landmark event. The 10th Annual Truth Awards will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, March 30th, from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm. As BBLA celebrates a decade of excellence, this year's awards show promises to be an unprecedented affair spanning three unforgettable evenings - a groundbreaking first in the Truth Awards history.

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  • "We are thrilled to have Emmy®Award-winning producer Wendy Raquel Robinson as our host for this special milestone event," said Vincent L. Holmes, co-founder of Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA). "
  • her talent and passion for supporting the community aligns perfectly with the mission of the Truth Awards."
  • Hailey Kilgore, a distinguished actress who received a TONY AWARD nomination for her outstanding contributions to the industry, will deliver an awe-inspiring performance.
  • "The recognition of Karine Jean-Pierre is a testament to her unwavering dedication to social justice and equality," said Sheryl Lee Ralph, Founder of The DIVA Foundation.

Engaging with Black communities to address systemic discrimination and overrepresentation in the criminal justice system

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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"Our government is committed to combating systemic discrimination and anti-Black racism in our institutions, which continue to be painful realities for Black people and communities across the country.

Key Points: 
  • "Our government is committed to combating systemic discrimination and anti-Black racism in our institutions, which continue to be painful realities for Black people and communities across the country.
  • By consulting with Black communities across the country, we are ensuring that the Strategy is shaped by their lived experiences with the anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination that persist within our criminal justice system."
  • The Strategy will help address the anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination that has resulted in the overrepresentation of Black people in Canada's criminal justice system, including as victims of crime.
  • The Steering Group is comprised of nine leaders and experts from Black communities across Canada, with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and with expertise related to Canada's justice system.

Attorney Benjamin L. Crump to Keynote 123rd National Black Business Conference

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 123rd National Black Business Conference presented by Comerica Bank is thrilled to announce Attorney Benjamin L. Crump as the keynote speaker. This momentous event, presented by Comerica Bank, will take place from August 23-27, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, GA.

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    WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 123rd National Black Business Conference presented by Comerica Bank is thrilled to announce Attorney Benjamin L. Crump as the keynote speaker.
  • The conference has a rich history dating back to its origins with the National Business League, formerly known as the National Negro Business League, founded by the legendary Booker T. Washington.
  • Inaugurated in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 23, 1900, the event has evolved into a collaborative effort with the newly formed National Alliance for Black Business (2022), partnering with institutions like the National Business League (1900), National Black Chamber of Commerce (1993), and the World Conference of Mayors (1986).
  • The Atlanta Business League and the Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce shall serve as the hosts for this year's conference.

Equalpride Celebrates P&G and iHeartMedia's "Can't Cancel Pride" Star-Studded Lineup at Out's May/June Drop Party

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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The celebration coincided with Out's May/June issue drop party .

Key Points: 
  • The celebration coincided with Out's May/June issue drop party .
  • Sponsored by P&G and Belvedere Vodka, Out's event drew an excited crowd of talent, industry, and proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community.
  • The performers slated for this year's "Can't Cancel Pride" event represent diverse musical styles, including rap artist Big Freedia, who performed at the evening's festivities.
  • For the full 2023 "Can't Cancel Pride" lineup visit CantCancelPride.com.

Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia, Ciara, Billy Porter, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and More Join P&G and iHeartMedia’s “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now” Hosted by JoJo Siwa on June 15

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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This year, the event will once again be hosted by singer, actress and social media phenom JoJo Siwa .

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  • This year, the event will once again be hosted by singer, actress and social media phenom JoJo Siwa .
  • In 2022 alone, Can’t Cancel Pride reached 20 million viewers and listeners.
  • iHeartMedia radio stations will air spots encouraging listeners to tune into the livestream on June 15 and watch the event on demand.
  • Additional proud partners of “Can’t Cancel Pride” include Harris Teeter, Native, OLAY®, Walmart and Vicks®, with more to be announced.

Greenberg Traurig's India L. Sneed Honored at Women of Excellence Awards Ceremony

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- India L. Sneed, a Government Law & Policy Practice associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New York office, was honored at the Women of Excellence Awards Ceremony May 11 at the Manhattan Penthouse in New York. City & State New York, Spectrum, and the NAACP New York State Conference sponsored the event, which salutes "some of the most prominent women in government, business and media in New York State who are making a difference in our communities."

Key Points: 
  • India L. Sneed, a Government Law & Policy Practice associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New York office, was honored at the Women of Excellence Awards Ceremony May 11 at the Manhattan Penthouse in New York.
  • City & State New York, Spectrum, and the NAACP New York State Conference sponsored the event, which salutes "some of the most prominent women in government, business and media in New York State who are making a difference in our communities."
  • NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- India L. Sneed , a Government Law & Policy Practice associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's New York office , was honored at the Women of Excellence Awards Ceremony May 11 at the Manhattan Penthouse in New York.
  • Sneed advises clients on matters pertaining to government law and policy, election law, and investigations.

Citizens for Judicial Fairness Applauds Nomination of N. Christopher Griffiths To Be Second Black Delaware Supreme Court Justice in History; Urges Further Diversification from Governor John Carney

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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Said civil rights icon Reverend Al Sharpton, “Today, we celebrate the appointment of Chris Griffiths, a prominent Black attorney, to the highest court in Delaware. Tomorrow, we get right back to work to elevate many more like Chris Griffiths to important judgeships across Delaware's courts. The fight for diversity and inclusion is more than a righteous struggle to ensure more Black leaders have positions of power after centuries of exclusion -- it's a fundamentally American ideal that the institutions that shape the laws and policies that govern us must include voices from all of our communities. This is how we make real the promise of the Constitution's loftiest principles, and this is the fight we must continue into the future -- even as we take inspiration now from Chris Griffiths' well-deserved nomination."

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  • Said Keandra McDole, activist and Citizens for Judicial Fairness spokesperson, "N. Christopher Griffiths' nomination to be the second Black justice ever on the Delaware Supreme Court is a victory for all of us who have organized for courts that look like us rather than the all-white courts of old.
  • The Chancery Court remains all-white and Black justices continue to be drastically underrepresented in our state's top courts.
  • Said civil rights icon Reverend Al Sharpton, “Today, we celebrate the appointment of Chris Griffiths, a prominent Black attorney, to the highest court in Delaware.
  • Tomorrow, we get right back to work to elevate many more like Chris Griffiths to important judgeships across Delaware's courts.

HIV IS NOT A CRIME AWARENESS DAY OBSERVED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) observes today as the second annual HIV IS NOT A CRIME Awareness Day.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) observes today as the second annual HIV IS NOT A CRIME Awareness Day.
  • Elizabeth held a tireless commitment to raising awareness and fighting the stigma of HIV and AIDS globally.
  • Today, we are honored to continue Elizabeth's legacy alongside all of our partners in HIV Is Not A Crime movement, notably The Sero Project, who piloted and established HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day in collaboration with ETAF.
  • The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) observes today as the second annual HIV IS NOT A CRIME Awareness Day.

AIDS Memorial Quilt Heads to New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Change the Pattern and End HIV in Black and Brown Communities

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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Feb. 7 -11, the National AIDS Memorial, Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC), and Gilead Sciences will showcase two major displays of the AIDS Quilt at two HBCU campuses -- Dillard University in New Orleans and Southern University & A&M College in Baton Rouge. 

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  • Feb. 7 -11, the National AIDS Memorial , Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) , and Gilead Sciences will showcase two major displays of the AIDS Quilt at two HBCU campuses -- Dillard University in New Orleans and Southern University & A&M College in Baton Rouge.
  • The five-day AIDS Quilt displays, taking place during Black History Month, are free to the public and include quilting workshops, educational forums, and student events.
  • “We are so honored to partner with these two distinguished HBCUs to bring the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Louisiana during Black History Month.
  • The disproportionate burden of HIV in the South is among Black women, Black and Latinx gay and bisexual men, and Black and Latinx transgender women.

Founders First CDC Non-Profit to Award $100,000 in Grants for Third Year to Support Illinois Businesses.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC (Founders First), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founders leading revenue-generating businesses has opened their Chicago Job Creators Quest Grant application today and it will remain open through February 8, 2023.

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  • Founders First CDC announced the third wave of its Chicago Job Creators Quest Grant to support minority and underrepresented business owners throughout the state of Illinois.
  • said Shaylon Scott , Executive Director of Founders First CDC.
  • "We bring this grant to those diverse founders working hard to grow their business and develop their leadership.
  • Founders First CDC aims to retain and grow the workforce as we emerge from the pandemic and amid threats of an economic recession.