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Wheaties™ Celebrates Sports and Equality Champion Billie Jean King on the Iconic Orange Box

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Wheaties announced today its latest limited edition box featuring icon and activist athlete Billie Jean King, a true Wheaties Champion.

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  • Wheaties announced today its latest limited edition box featuring icon and activist athlete Billie Jean King, a true Wheaties Champion.
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    Billie Jean King makes her Wheaties Box debut celebrating her legacy as a trailblazer on and off the court with an iconic orange box.
  • “I’ve dedicated my life to equality for all, uplifting those around me and inspiring girls and women, in particular, to dream big.
  • The Billie Jean King limited-edition Wheaties Box will be available at retailers nationwide this month for a suggested retail price of $6.19.

Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifying Tie Between Ukraine and Romania to be held at Omni Amelia Island Resort

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Amelia Island Resort – the oceanfront destination nestled on 1,350 acres at the tip of a barrier island off the Northeast Florida coast – will be the location for the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifying Tie between Ukraine and Romania from April 12-13, 2024.

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  • AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Amelia Island Resort – the oceanfront destination nestled on 1,350 acres at the tip of a barrier island off the Northeast Florida coast – will be the location for the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifying Tie between Ukraine and Romania from April 12-13, 2024.
  • The Svitolina Foundation, which manages the Ukrainian women's national team in the Billie Jean King Cup, selected Omni Amelia Island Resort as the new host site for the tie.
  • Omni Amelia Island Resort has hosted professional tennis tournaments for over three decades, most notably serving as the host site of the WTA International tournament from 1980-2008.
  • "Omni Amelia Island Resort is a fantastic venue for both teams to compete," said Tim Stallard, tie co-organizer and Executive Director of Bush Tennis Center.

Grant Thornton names Alley-Oop Kids as its new Purple Paladin

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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In June of 2023, Grant Thornton also worked with another sports-related Purple Paladin, the I GOT THIS Foundation, which promotes golf instruction and playing opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

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  • In June of 2023, Grant Thornton also worked with another sports-related Purple Paladin, the I GOT THIS Foundation, which promotes golf instruction and playing opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
  • To learn more about Alley-Oop Kids, visit https://www.alleyoopkids.org/
    Alley-Oop Kids joins 17 other 501(c)(3) nonprofits that Grant Thornton previously selected as Purple Paladins.
  • Grant Thornton’s Purple Paladins program derives its name from the word paladin, a champion of a cause.
  • Grant Thornton and its professionals have donated more than $1 million to Purple Paladin nonprofits, and more than 650 Grant Thornton professionals have volunteered their time and skills to support the firm’s Purple Paladins.

Kazakhstan Tennis Federation celebrates another strong year, re-electing President Bulat Utemuratov and setting out ambitious plans

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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This follows Mr. Utemuratov's re-election as member of Board of Directors and Vice President of the International Tennis Federation for the 2023-2027 term earlier this month.

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  • This follows Mr. Utemuratov's re-election as member of Board of Directors and Vice President of the International Tennis Federation for the 2023-2027 term earlier this month.
  • 2023 marked another successful year for Kazakhstan's tennis players, with notable achievements from the juniors.
  • Kazakhstan held the ATP 250 Astana Open tournament for the third time, with Almaty set to host the event next year.
  • The Federation also has ambitious goals as it continues to build new tennis facilities, enhance coaching qualifications, support junior players and develop the domestic game.

Kazakhstan Tennis Federation celebrates another strong year, re-electing President Bulat Utemuratov and setting out ambitious plans

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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This follows Mr. Utemuratov's re-election as member of Board of Directors and Vice President of the International Tennis Federation for the 2023-2027 term earlier this month.

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  • This follows Mr. Utemuratov's re-election as member of Board of Directors and Vice President of the International Tennis Federation for the 2023-2027 term earlier this month.
  • 2023 marked another successful year for Kazakhstan's tennis players, with notable achievements from the juniors.
  • Kazakhstan held the ATP 250 Astana Open tournament for the third time, with Almaty set to host the event next year.
  • The Federation also has ambitious goals as it continues to build new tennis facilities, enhance coaching qualifications, support junior players and develop the domestic game.

Gainbridge® Launches "Parity Week by Gainbridge" to Celebrate Women's Sports Icons

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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ZIONSVILLE, Ind., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, announced today the launch of "Parity Week by Gainbridge," a celebration of three pioneers in women's sports centered around three flagship events the week of November 6-12, hosted by Billie Jean King, Annika Sorenstam and Lyn. St. James, respectively. 

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  • Between the golf and tennis events, 180 women athletes will compete for $12.85 million in total prize money during Parity Week.
  • To be able to highlight these events alongside Parity's mission to support women athletes will make for an impactful week."
  • "The week is a tribute to their enduring legacies and another opportunity to champion gender equality and opportunity in sports.
  • "Our employees are the backbone of the company and involving them in initiatives like Parity Week helps to build culture while making the week more meaningful and impactful."

e.l.f. SKIN & Billie Jean King Take Center Court on the 50th Anniversary of “Battle of the Sexes” for the Next Generation of Women in Tennis and in Sports

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230919592185/en/
    Billie Jean King is teaming up with e.l.f.
  • SKIN to commemorate the 50-year milestones of the “Battle of the Sexes” and equal prize money at the US Open.
  • On Wednesday, September 20th, which marks the actual 50th Anniversary of Billie Jean King’s iconic “Battle of the Sexes'' victory at the Houston Astrodome - PEOPLE + e.l.f.
  • SKIN, be part of their commitment to equality, and meet this impressive group of women,” Billie Jean King said.

Alto Saxophonist-Composer Bobby Zankel Shines a Brilliant Light on American, Philadelphia History with "A Change of Destiny," Due September 22 from Mahakala Records

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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RICHMOND, Calif., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Philadelphia alto saxophonist and composer Bobby Zankel explores a darker side of his longtime city's history with "A Change of Destiny," set for a September 22 release on Mahakala Records. The album is a distillation of music that Zankel wrote for a dance piece, "The Spirits Break to Freedom," in the 2010s, and was recorded with Zankel's Wonderful Sound 8 (a byproduct of his Warriors of the Wonderful Sound Big Band), featuring Philadelphia jazz greats drummer Pheeroan AkLaff, trombonist Robin Eubanks, vocalist Ruth Naomi Floyd, violinist Diane Monroe, alto saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, bassist Lee Smith, and pianist Sumi Tonooka.

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  • RICHMOND, Calif., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Philadelphia alto saxophonist and composer Bobby Zankel explores a darker side of his longtime city's history with "A Change of Destiny," set for a September 22 release on Mahakala Records.
  • The opening track "Destiny," based on a Jymie Merritt–inspired cross rhythm, asks the question "Why have we been brought here?"
  • "Spirits Break to Freedom" is an epic journey from rainforest hocket rhythms to Afrobeat groove, 21st-century urban angularity, and freedom.
  • The saxophonist became a devoted son to his adopted city, working with several generations of the finest of Philadelphia jazz musicians.

Media Invite: Sports Legend Billie Jean King To Deliver Keynote at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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TORONTO, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Media are invited to attend a keynote address by sports icon and champion of equality and inclusion, Billie Jean King , at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST on May 17.

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  • TORONTO, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Media are invited to attend a keynote address by sports icon and champion of equality and inclusion, Billie Jean King , at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST on May 17.
  • Billie Jean King is a former world number one professional tennis player, winner of 39 Grand Slam titles, an author, and a prominent social justice activist.
  • She founded the Women's Tennis Association, the Women's Sports Foundation, and the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative.
  • The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board is Canada’s largest real estate board with almost 70,000 residential and commercial professionals connecting people, property and communities.

Asian American Youth Raise Awareness On Mental Health at Second-Annual Long Beach Exhibition, Open Till Aug. 31

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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May is both AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness month, making it the ideal time to talk about the struggles the AAPI community – and especially Asian kids and teens – experience with mental health.

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  • May is both AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness month, making it the ideal time to talk about the struggles the AAPI community – and especially Asian kids and teens – experience with mental health.
  • Historically, the AAPI community has been less inclined to speak openly about mental health challenges.
  • This year’s contest encouraged students to explore how they can establish healthy self-journeys regarding mental health.
  • “The student submissions provide insight into the internal battle that many in the AAPI community face regarding mental health,” shared Millie Liao, founder of Youth Against Hate .