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THE HOME DEPOT ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH NCAA ®, COMBINING THE FANDOM OF MARCH MADNESS ® WITH THE SATISFACTION OF DIY

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot is expanding its collegiate sports footprint by becoming an official corporate partner of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), just in time for March Madness. Through the partnership, The Home Depot will have rights across all 90 NCAA championships, including the women's and men's Division I basketball tournaments, creating a game-winning combination during spring, the retailer's busiest selling season. 

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  • Just before the NCAA tournament tips off on the first day of spring, The Home Depot will launch its "How to March Madness" campaign on Selection Sunday.
  • "We've had a long-standing commitment to collegiate sports, and we're excited to add the NCAA and its March Madness tournaments to our roster.
  • "We appreciate Home Depot extending its support of college student-athletes to NCAA Championships, which includes March Madness.
  • For more information on The Home Depot and NCAA partnership, please visit homedepot.com or follow along on Instagram .

Denny's Returns as Orange Blossom Classic Title Sponsor in 2024

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orange Blossom Classic Committee, the esteemed organizing body behind one of college football's most iconic events, proudly announces the return of Denny's as the title partner of the Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) in 2024.

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  • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orange Blossom Classic Committee, the esteemed organizing body behind one of college football's most iconic events, proudly announces the return of Denny's as the title partner of the Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) in 2024.
  • Fans can anticipate the continuation of excellence at the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic in 2024.
  • For tickets and more information about the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic featuring ASU Hornets and NCCU Eagles at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, September 1, 2024, visit www.OrangeBlossomClassic.com .
  • Connect with Orange Blossom Classic Committee's One BIG Community on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @OrangeBlossomFC.

2024 Denny's Orange Blossom Classic Welcomes Alabama State University and North Carolina Central University

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Denny's Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) proudly continues its storied tradition by welcoming the Alabama State University Hornets (ASU) and North Carolina Central University Eagles (NCCU) as this year's distinguished participants.

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  • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Denny's Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) proudly continues its storied tradition by welcoming the Alabama State University Hornets (ASU) and North Carolina Central University Eagles (NCCU) as this year's distinguished participants.
  • Kendra Bulluck, Executive Director of the OBC, shares her enthusiasm: "The Orange Blossom Classic has always been a beacon of opportunity and unity in the HBCU community.
  • This year, we present the talents of North Carolina Central University Eagles and Alabama State University Hornets, offering an exciting experience.
  • Dr. Jason Cable, Director of Athletics, ASU expresses his excitement: "Alabama State University Athletics is thrilled to be a part of the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) and its long-standing tradition.

CBS SPORTS DONATES $100,000 to UNCF During HBCU ALL-STAR GAME

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Eligible students must have demonstrated an interest in media, entertainment and sports as well as exemplify strong leadership abilities.

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  • Eligible students must have demonstrated an interest in media, entertainment and sports as well as exemplify strong leadership abilities.
  • A special check presentation was made during the HBCU All-Star Game on Sunday, April 2 in Houston at Texas Southern University’s Health and Physical Education Arena.
  • Harold Bryant, executive producer and executive vice president, production, CBS Sports presented the $100,000 donation to Therese Badon, senior vice president, development, Southern Region and Special Events Divisions, UNCF.
  • In addition to the annual scholarship fund and the support of the HBCU All-Star game, the company has internship opportunities dedicated to HBCU students.

The Equality Equation Finalizes the Development Structure for its First HBCU Wellness Project

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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BALTIMORE, Dec.13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As much as college sport is a great equalizer of people via athletics, it has not been able to remedy the inequalities that have hamstrung HBCUs from capitalizing on revenue streams for universities in their association with NCAA sports. This has been caused, in part, by the NCAA's lack of interest in developing national black college sporting events.

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  • The Virginia Union Equality Health & Wellness Center highlights the impact of Coach Prime on viability of HBCU economics.
  • 'Prime Time' and his family became HBCU royalty and thoroughly immersed themselves in all the things that made black college sporting events great.
  • Coach Sanders' passion resonated with black folks socially, but it also appealed to supporters concerned about the financial wellness of HBCUs.
  • This past November the Equality Equation sponsored the second annual L. Douglas Wilder Equality Classic.

Hand to Hold® to host national conference to help improve the mental health of NICU parents and long-term outcomes of their baby

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hand to Hold, a national nonprofit that provides early intervention mental health support for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and bereaved parents will host its national NICU Community Conference November 2 - November 4. This free 3-day virtual conference for NICU parents and professionals will take place during Prematurity Awareness Month. Sessions will be offered in English and Spanish.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hand to Hold , a national nonprofit that provides early intervention mental health support for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and bereaved parents will host its national NICU Community Conference November 2 - November 4.
  • The NICU Community Conference is the only conference bringing together NICU parents and NICU professionals to learn, discuss and inspire advocacy to improve the immediate and long-term mental health of NICU families.
  • "The mental health of NICU parents can have a profound impact on their baby's long-term mental health and development," said Kelli Kelley, Hand to Hold's Founder and CEO.
  • The NICU Community Conference serves to elevate the conversation about the need for improved mental health support for NICU parents to ensure better outcomes for babies and their families."

The Toyota HBCU New York Football Classic Presented by Walmart to Be Held at MetLife Stadium September 17

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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We are honored that this match-up of HBCU schools is being held at MetLife Stadium, said Mike Zarcone, head of Corporate Affairs for MetLife and chairman of MetLife Foundation.

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  • We are honored that this match-up of HBCU schools is being held at MetLife Stadium, said Mike Zarcone, head of Corporate Affairs for MetLife and chairman of MetLife Foundation.
  • The two teams playing in the Toyota HBCU New York Football Classic presented by Walmart, Morehouse College and Howard University, are UNCF and TMCF member schools, respectively.
  • The Toyota HBCU New York Football Classic presented by Walmart features teams from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).
  • The Toyota HBCU New York Football Classic presented by Walmart will be broadcast live nationally on CNBC from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY AND THE MEAC SIGN ALLIANCE AGREEMENT

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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SYRACUSE, NY, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syracuse University and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) today announced they have signed a first-of-its-kind agreement, creating an alliance designed to connect institutions, students-athletes, staff and alumni.

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  • SYRACUSE, NY, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syracuse University and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) today announced they have signed a first-of-its-kind agreement, creating an alliance designed to connect institutions, students-athletes, staff and alumni.
  • We are excited with the opportunities this alliance will create for MEAC institutions, Syracuse University, thousands of student-athletes, coaches and staff from MEAC institutions and Syracuse University.
  • First, I would like to thank John Wildhack, director of athletics at Syracuse University, for his vision and progressive leadership on this alliance, said Dr. Dennis Thomas, commissioner of the MEAC.
  • Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the MEAC is made up of eight outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State University.

The Orange Blossom Classic celebrates Black Men in Sports and Entertainment Presented by Bacardi

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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After a 43-year hiatus, the Orange Blossom Classic Committee has organized a roster of engaging and empowering events ahead of the football game.

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  • After a 43-year hiatus, the Orange Blossom Classic Committee has organized a roster of engaging and empowering events ahead of the football game.
  • Fans and supporters alike are invited to join the Orange Blossom Classic and Bacardi USA, Inc. to honor Black men in sports and entertainment.
  • The event will be a multi-generational award show dedicated to celebrating Black men and their accomplishments across the sports and entertainment industries.
  • The ceremony can be watched on the Orange Blossom Classic's Facebook page on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at 7 p.m. EST.