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Chevron Announces Opening of Fab Labs at HBCUs

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), and the Fab Foundation today announced the official opening of Fab Labs at Fort Valley State University and Florida A&M University (FAMU).

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  • Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), and the Fab Foundation today announced the official opening of Fab Labs at Fort Valley State University and Florida A&M University (FAMU).
  • Chevron, in collaboration with the Fab Foundation, has unveiled the establishment of cutting-edge Fab Labs at Fort Valley State University and FAMU.
  • The Chevron Fab Labs aim to provide students, faculty and the broader communities with state-of-the-art technology and resources to foster creativity, hands-on learning experiences and entrepreneurial skills.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our partnership with the Fab Foundation to bring Chevron Fab Labs to Fort Valley State University and FAMU," said Jennifer Michael, Chevron’s Social Investment Manager.

Thomas Jones, Jr. Appointed Port Houston Commissioner

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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On Friday, March 22, 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire administered the oath of office to Thomas Jones, Jr., to serve a two-year term as a Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority.

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  • On Friday, March 22, 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire administered the oath of office to Thomas Jones, Jr., to serve a two-year term as a Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority.
  • Commissioner Jones will attend his first Port Commission meeting in this capacity on Tuesday, March 26.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325448393/en/
    Houston Mayor John Whitmire (at podium) administers the Oath of Administration to Thomas Jones, Jr. to serve as Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority.
  • The port is a critically important business and economic engine for Houston, Texas, and the nation,” Commissioner Jones said.

MIELLE EXPANDS SUPPORT FOR ATHLETIC QUEENS TO REDEFINE BLACK BEAUTY STANDARDS IN WOMEN'S SPORTS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mielle announces new partnerships with two breakout athletes - A'ja Wilson, a two-time WNBA Champion and accomplished author, and JuJu Watkins, USC record-setting powerhouse. Mielle has long been committed to breaking beauty stereotypes for women of color. By collaborating with A'ja and JuJu, the brand aims to continue celebrating and uplifting aspirational women of color as positive figures of high performance and meaningful change.

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  • "For a decade, Mielle has led with purpose in the beauty space, providing superior products for textured hair consumers and redefining traditional beauty stereotypes.
  • A'ja Wilson and JuJu Watkins embody everything Mielle stands for - ambition, beauty, health, sisterhood, and strength.
  • We are excited to welcome them to the Mielle family," said Monique Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer, and Founder of Mielle.
  • Last year, Mielle launched its first-ever campaign, "From One Queen to Another," showcasing Black women's empowerment through sisterhood and the importance of dismantling beauty secret "gatekeeping."

APTIM Partners with Three Science-Focused Youth Organizations

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Baton Rouge, La., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APTIM has formed partnerships with three organizations focused on developing the next generation of environmental and sustainability scientists, professionals, and thought leaders.

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  • Baton Rouge, La., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APTIM has formed partnerships with three organizations focused on developing the next generation of environmental and sustainability scientists, professionals, and thought leaders.
  • APTIM shares and celebrates the missions of these organizations through the firm’s daily work and will continue to support them through volunteer and engagement opportunities in 2024.
  • The FAMU School of Environment’s Sustainability Institute provides experiences that inspire students to advance sustainable solutions to food security.
  • These programs are designed to engage, increase confidence, and introduce STEM careers to girls by providing meaningful, hands-on learning.

Tourism Minister to Promote The Bahamas for Meetings & Conferences at Alpha Phi Alpha Conference in Tallahassee, FL

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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In a bid to boost the country's groups business, DPM Cooper will promote The Islands of The Bahamas as an ideal destination for the fraternity's meetings and conferences.

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  • In a bid to boost the country's groups business, DPM Cooper will promote The Islands of The Bahamas as an ideal destination for the fraternity's meetings and conferences.
  • DPM Cooper will promote The Islands of The Bahamas as an ideal destination for the fraternity's meetings and conferences.
  • DPM Cooper said: "I embraced this opportunity to speak to a gathering that encompasses representatives from all Florida chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha.
  • "Meetings, Incentive, Conferences & Exhibitions, what we call the MICE industry, accounts for 40% of all tourism business to The Bahamas.

Bloomberg Expands Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Trading Challenge In Its Second Year

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg for Education and Bloomberg Human Resources have expanded the reach of this year's Bloomberg and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Trading Challenge to new universities and shifted to evaluate participant investment performance against a developed market (DM) index.

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  • The Bloomberg and HBCU Trading Challenge exercises the financial acumen of college participants through a virtual investment competition on the Bloomberg Terminal.
  • The winner was decided based on the trade performance of participants, benchmarked against real DM indices on the Bloomberg Terminal.
  • Participating universities included Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, Hampton University, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, Spelman College and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU).
  • Bloomberg plays a role in that training process," said Dr. Inger M. Daniels-Hollar, Assistant Professor of Finance at FAMU.

Rhonda Hammond, AIA Becomes 2024 President of AIA Florida

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Saturday, December 30, 2023
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhonda Hammond, AIA, is the new president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects, or AIA Florida.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhonda Hammond, AIA, is the new president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects, or AIA Florida.
  • Hammond has served at her local chapter of AIA in Tallahassee in many positions, including president in 2019 and at the state level as vice president, chairing the Advocacy Committee.
  • "We are excited to bring Rhonda Hammond's vision of why architecture matters to membership and the community at large in the coming year," said AIA Florida Executive Vice President/CEO Becky Magdaleno, CAE.
  • The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects, headquartered in Tallahassee, represents the interests of more than 4,000 members in Florida.

HCA Healthcare Announces Grant to University of California, Riverside

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it will gift $620,000 to the University of California, Riverside (UCR) to support five scholarships for students enrolled in the UCR School of Medicine.

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  • HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it will gift $620,000 to the University of California, Riverside (UCR) to support five scholarships for students enrolled in the UCR School of Medicine.
  • HCA Healthcare has now announced approximately $7.42 million to multiple colleges and universities towards that commitment.
  • HCA Healthcare, through its local facility Riverside Community Hospital, will also provide job shadowing opportunities, mentors for Mission Award recipients and seminar and leadership session opportunities.
  • Nationally, HCA Healthcare is the largest sponsor of Graduate Medical Education in the United States, with 72 teaching hospitals in 16 states.

Fifth HBCU Symposium to Explore Activism, Literacy, and Rhetoric

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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The fifth Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Symposium on Rhetoric & Composition will take place in-person on October 5-6, 2023, at Jackson State University (JSU).

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  • The fifth Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Symposium on Rhetoric & Composition will take place in-person on October 5-6, 2023, at Jackson State University (JSU).
  • The symposium , which focuses on excellence in English composition and rhetoric, acts as a think tank where every two years writing instructors from historically Black colleges and universities gather to discuss strategies that support student engagement, scholarship, and success.
  • Wonderful Faison, director of the Richard Wright Center for Writing, Rhetoric, and Research at JSU.
  • Martin's initiated the symposium partnership in 2014 to facilitate collaboration among HBCU scholars.

Wells Fargo Unveils Limited Edition HBCU Legends Debit Card for the Orange Blossom Classic

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Orange Blossom Classic Committee proudly announces the return of Wells Fargo as the Official Bank Sponsor of the highly anticipated Denny's Orange Blossom Classic presented by Ready Life (OBC), with a special unveiling of their limited-edition OBC HBCU Legends debit card.

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  • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Orange Blossom Classic Committee proudly announces the return of Wells Fargo as the Official Bank Sponsor of the highly anticipated Denny's Orange Blossom Classic presented by Ready Life (OBC), with a special unveiling of their limited-edition OBC HBCU Legends debit card.
  • As a testament to their commitment to honoring the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Wells Fargo proudly unveils a one-of-a-kind limited edition OBC HBCU Legends debit card, specially crafted to commemorate the cherished HBCU Reunion Experience at the Orange Blossom Classic (OBC).
  • Wells Fargo customers who are supporters of the Orange Blossom Classic and HBCUs will have the opportunity to order this debit card September 1 through the end of 2023.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Wells Fargo back as the Official Bank Sponsor of the Orange Blossom Classic," said Kendra Bulluck, Executive Director of the Orange Blossom Classic Committee.