Black–brown unity

Urban League to Host 22nd Annual Breakfast with Special Guest, Trevor Noah

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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This year the organization will be joined by Trevor Noah as the event keynote.

Key Points: 
  • This year the organization will be joined by Trevor Noah as the event keynote.
  • Trevor Noah is one of the most successful comedians in the world and was the host of the Emmy® Award-winning "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central for seven years.
  • His previous special, "Trevor Noah: Son Of Patricia" received a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety Show, as well as a Grammy Award nomination.
  • The Annual Breakfast will also serve as an opportunity for the Urban League to award and honor local community trailblazers for their service to our community.

MAKR House Expands Offering of Disco Jays in California, Announces Landrace Origins Coffee and Cannabis Pairing Experience on June 17 in the Bay Area

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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The brand will roll out on additional retail shelves this week at Los Angeles' first Black-Woman owned dispensary GorillaRX and at seven Southern California MedMen locations.

Key Points: 
  • The brand will roll out on additional retail shelves this week at Los Angeles' first Black-Woman owned dispensary GorillaRX and at seven Southern California MedMen locations.
  • “We are thrilled to make Disco Jays more widely available through our retail partnerships and to collaborate with businesses that share our values of empowerment, " said Amber Senter, CEO/Founder of MAKR House.
  • Attendance will be $25, with complimentary access for budtenders and Landrace Origins Coffee subscription members.
  • The announcements come amidst significant growth and recognition for MAKR House as a catalog of premium and culturally relevant, authentic products.

SUPERCHARGED History Is Made As Two New Dormitories Are Named After Black & Latino Donors For The First Time in Princeton University's 275-Year History.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivy League institution Princeton University names two dormitories after Kwanza Jones (Princeton '93), and José E. Feliciano (Princeton '94). These are the first buildings to be named after a Black and Latino donor in Princeton's 275-year history.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivy League institution Princeton University names two dormitories after Kwanza Jones (Princeton '93), and José E. Feliciano (Princeton '94).
  • These are the first buildings to be named after a Black and Latino donor in Princeton's 275-year history.
  • These dormitories were built after Jones and Feliciano's historic gift of $20 million to Princeton which was donated back in 2019.
  • "Thank you for showing what Princeton love can be, so that we can show up inside Princeton," said Rahsaan Harris (Princeton '95).

Alarming Rates of HIV and AIDS among Houston’s Blacks and Hispanics Bring National AIDS Memorial Quilt to the City

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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That's why the National AIDS Memorial Quilt is making a stop in Houston May 3-7.

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  • That's why the National AIDS Memorial Quilt is making a stop in Houston May 3-7.
  • “These numbers are too high, and the stigma around HIV and AIDS in Black and Hispanic communities is too prevalent.
  • Compared to the rest of the U.S., Houston also had lower rates of people remaining in HIV care and achieving viral suppression.
  • National AIDS Memorial, Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) , and Gilead Sciences are working to ‘change the pattern’ in Houston by bringing sections of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt to town.

Forge North Coalition Announces First Close of Fund to Invest in Black, Brown and Women Entrepreneurs in Minnesota

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL, Minn., April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Forge North startup coalition announced the first close of the MSP Equity Fund – the first-known venture capital fund of funds in the country designed to invest across race, place, and gender.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL, Minn., April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Forge North startup coalition announced the first close of the MSP Equity Fund – the first-known venture capital fund of funds in the country designed to invest across race, place, and gender.
  • The MSP Equity Fund will also provide a direct-investment option and an accelerator that allows more direct alignment of strategic investment goals with the overriding investment themes of the fund.
  • “The MSP Equity Fund is an engine for growth and innovation for our region’s economy,” said Peter Frosch, President and Chief Executive Officer of the GREATER MSP Partnership.
  • “The first close of the MSP Equity Fund demonstrates the strong momentum behind the fund and recognition of the value and importance of the fund’s thesis.

National AIDS Memorial Quilt Stops in Memphis to Break the Stigma and Change the Pattern Around AIDS in Black and Brown Communities

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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In light of this research and the recent announcement regarding HIV prevention funding in Memphis,  the National AIDS Memorial , Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) , and Gilead Sciences are working to ‘change the pattern’ in Memphis by bringing sections of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt to town.

Key Points: 
  • In light of this research and the recent announcement regarding HIV prevention funding in Memphis,  the National AIDS Memorial , Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) , and Gilead Sciences are working to ‘change the pattern’ in Memphis by bringing sections of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt to town.
  • The Quilt honors Black and Brown lives lost to HIV and AIDS and has traveled to several states throughout the South as part of Change the Pattern , a national campaign to end HIV in Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ communities across the Southern United States.
  • From March 29-April 1, the AIDS Quilt will be displayed at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.
  • For more information about Quilt locations, event times, and special programming, visit Change the Pattern - Tennessee.

MAKR House Launches Disco Jays Infused Pre-Rolls in California, Inspired by and Celebrating the Role of Disco in Black and LGBTQ+ Culture

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Disco Jays will also be available at other licensed merchants this month, including MedMen, Coastal Dispensaries , and select retailers under The Parent Company.

Key Points: 
  • Disco Jays will also be available at other licensed merchants this month, including MedMen, Coastal Dispensaries , and select retailers under The Parent Company.
  • To commemorate the occasion, the brand will co-host a private 'Sunset Disco Lounge' party on March 18th in Los Angeles.
  • “Disco Jays is a true celebration of Black and LGBTQ+ culture, mirroring our mission to bring people together through culturally relevant, authentic products," said Amber Senter, Founder/CEO of MAKR House.
  • We can break down barriers and create opportunities for all by assisting underserved entrepreneurs in gaining access to top retailers."

Comcast Awards Heights Philadelphia $1M to Develop High School Students for Careers in Technology

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heights Philadelphia (Heights) and Comcast celebrated Comcast's $1 million commitment as Heights' Founding Inveniam Equity Technology Partner to support the education nonprofit's bold vision that "all Philadelphia students graduate high school and achieve economic mobility through college and workforce success." Comcast's generous commitment will help Heights create a pipeline of diverse talent for technology-related workforce opportunities for Black, Brown, and first-generation-to-college students in Philadelphia. The launch of Heights and Comcast's partnership was commemorated on February 28, 2023 with an in-depth educational tour and career panel discussion for more than 35 Philadelphia high school students visiting the Comcast Technology Center. The students were also surprised with laptops to support their studies.

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  • Partnership with education nonprofit to build pipeline of diverse tech talent kicks-off with special experience for Philadelphia high school students at Comcast Technology Center, including discussion with Comcast engineers and surprise laptop donation
    PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heights Philadelphia (Heights) and Comcast celebrated Comcast's $1 million commitment as Heights' Founding Inveniam Equity Technology Partner to support the education nonprofit's bold vision that "all Philadelphia students graduate high school and achieve economic mobility through college and workforce success."
  • The launch of Heights and Comcast's partnership was commemorated on February 28, 2023 with an in-depth educational tour and career panel discussion for more than 35 Philadelphia high school students visiting the Comcast Technology Center.
  • "Our partnership will prepare students with the skill sets, certifications, and degrees needed for internships and careers in computer science and technology.
  • Create stackable college credits and certifications for high school students tied to computer science and technology career tracks.

'THE QUBE' LAUNCHES NEW PODCAST SERIES HONORING BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, February 7, E3 Radio's 'The Qube' (https://theqube.app/), a new streaming platform of music and podcasts produced by Black, Brown (BIPOC) and Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) creatives, released a special podcast series titled "Black HIV in the South: How Did We Get Here?," a  four part series  that chronicles the history, impact and current state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic within the Black community in the southern United States. Debuting today, the podcast series is the first limited series released by the new platform.

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  • Debuting today, the podcast series is the first limited series released by the new platform.
  • "HIV/AIDS awareness is such an important topic in our community, which is one reason I'm proud to bring this series to listeners everywhere," said Anna DeShawn, CEO & co-founder of The Qube.
  • The "Black HIV in the South: How Did We Get Here?"
  • is available on The Qube, iOne Digital | Urban One Podcast Network and anywhere you listen to your podcasts.

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.