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Gift of Life Marrow Registry Raises $1.4 Million at Gala, Reaffirming Mission to Cure Blood Cancer

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Introduced onstage by Broadway actress and event Mistress of Ceremonies Julia Murney, these families, previously complete strangers, now share an unbreakable bond.

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  • Introduced onstage by Broadway actress and event Mistress of Ceremonies Julia Murney, these families, previously complete strangers, now share an unbreakable bond.
  • Describing the day of Zahra’s first chemotherapy treatment, her mother, Shakila Sadiq said, “that was the worst day of my life.
  • To date, Siegel’s donor circle has sponsored more than 105,000 donors to the registry, resulting in 1,700 matches for patients and 216 lifesaving transplants.
  • In addition, Gift of Life Board Member Mindy Schneider and Dr. Michael Lesser served as Honorary Gala Chairs and Gift of Life Chairman of the Board Stephen B. Siegel served as Gala Chair.

THE GRIO TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL "BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THE WASHINGTON, DC GALA" HONORING JOURNALIST GAYLE KING

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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Roy Wood, Jr. -- comedian, Emmy-nominated producer, and correspondent for THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central -- will host the event which will feature a special musical concert by music legend Diana Ross, fresh off her electric performance at Byron Allen's 5th Annual Oscar Gala last month in Beverly Hills, which raised money for Children's Hospital Los Angeles.  BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THE WASHINGTON, DC GALA is an illustrious affair featuring A-list guests and politicos, including stars from film, music, sports, and television. The event is sponsored by: Allen Media Group, Procter & Gamble and My Black is Beautiful.

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  • Scheduled to immediately follow the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) on the evening of Saturday April 29, 2023.
  • The event--entitled BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THE WASHINGTON, DC GALA--will take place at The Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History & Culture in Washington, DC.
  • BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THE WASHINGTON, DC GALA is an illustrious affair featuring A-list guests and politicos, including stars from film, music, sports, and television.
  • "I created the Washington, DC Gala to be a spectacular celebration, informative, and a great deal of fun."

Dr. Carmen Ayala to be Presented with Voice4Equity Lifetime Achievement Award

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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VANCOUVER, Wash., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Voice4Equity is excited to announce Dr. Carmen I. Ayala as recipient of the first annual Voice4Equity Lifetime Achievement Award. Each year it will be given to one education leader who is recognized as a major contributor to the work of equity and social justice in our nation's schools and school systems. Dr. Ayala exemplifies lifelong dedication to the field of education and leadership at the classroom, school, district and state level. She will be formally recognized in person at the When Women Lead Summit, taking place in Vancouver, WA, June 19-21, 2023.

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  • Recently retired state superintendent of education for Illinois will be presented with the Voice4Equity Lifetime Achievement Award at the When Women Lead Summit on June 19, 2023 in Vancouver Washington.
  • VANCOUVER, Wash., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Voice4Equity is excited to announce Dr. Carmen I. Ayala as recipient of the first annual Voice4Equity Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Dr. Ayala exemplifies lifelong dedication to the field of education and leadership at the classroom, school, district and state level.
  • "It is a great honor to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from Voice4Equity.

2023 Game Developers Choice Awards to Posthumously Honor the First Female Game Designer, Mabel Addis With Pioneer Award and Legendary Game Developer John Romero With Lifetime Achievement Award

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Mabel Addis, recognized as the first female game designer, will posthumously receive the Pioneer Award, which honors breakthrough business, tech and game design milestones.

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  • Mabel Addis, recognized as the first female game designer, will posthumously receive the Pioneer Award, which honors breakthrough business, tech and game design milestones.
  • The 23rd annual awards ceremony will take place at the 2023 Game Developers Conference (GDC) on Wednesday, March 22 and held in conjunction with the Independent Games Festival Awards (IGF).
  • The ceremony is available to watch in-person for all GDC 2023 pass-holders as well as livestreamed on the official GDC Twitch channel .
  • Mabel Addis is recognized as the first female game designer, but that title alone does not convey the breadth of her pioneering work.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Original Broadway Cast Recording to be Released on UMe

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With his first break into songwriting in the 1960s, his meteoric rise in the 1970s, and plenty of crushing disappointments and heart-stopping triumphs along the way, Neil Diamond has maintained an almost unthinkable level of superstardom for five straight decades. So how did a poor Jewish kid from Brooklyn become one of the most universally adored showmen of all time? There's only one way to tell it: a Broadway musical set to his era-defining smash hits that entranced the world. A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical begins preview performances on Wednesday, November 2, with an official opening night set for Sunday, December 4, at the Broadhurst Theatre. Tickets for A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, are available HERE.

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  • Tickets for A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, are available HERE .
  • To complement the launch of the show in New York, the Original Broadway Cast Recording of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will be released on all streaming platforms via UMe on November 2, 2022, and on CD and December 2, 2022, just ahead of the official opening night.
  • To preorder the Original Broadway Cast Recording of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, click HERE.
  • All songs from A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, are written or co-written by Neil Diamond.

Living Legend Patti LaBelle to Perform During TMCF’s 35th Annual Awards and Fundraising Gala

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund announced today that GRAMMYaward-winning entertainer, author, and entrepreneur Patti LaBelle will perform during the organizations 35th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Gala.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund announced today that GRAMMYaward-winning entertainer, author, and entrepreneur Patti LaBelle will perform during the organizations 35th Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Gala.
  • The black-tie Awards Gala will take place Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.
  • We are thrilled to have Patti LaBelle performing during our Awards and Fundraising gala, TMCF President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams said.
  • The TMCF Anniversary Awards and Fundraising Gala each year hosts over 1,600 attendees, including more than 400 HBCU students and 1,200 guests.

GNARLY HEAD WINES TO LAUNCH LIMITED-EDITION GNARLY WINES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GRATEFUL DEAD

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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LODI, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gnarly Head®, a producer of bold California wines from gnarly old vines, announced today the release of two Limited Edition Grateful Dead-themed wines in partnership with iconic American rock band, the Grateful Dead. A rich, spicy Old Vine Zinfandel, sourced from 35-to-80-year-old-vines in Gnarly Head's home appellation of Lodi, California, and a brooding, darkly fruity California Cabernet Sauvignon will hit retail shelves in the U.S. this month.

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  • "Gnarly Head wines and the music of the Grateful Dead are both rooted in Northern California, and both are expressive, bold and true to their rootsso this partnership is a natural fit," commented Andrew Blok, brand director for Gnarly Head.
  • David Lemieux, the Grateful Dead's archivist and legacy manager, noted that "You don't just listen to the music of The Dead, you experience it.
  • Gnarly Head wines tap that same passion and energy, and I hope that these fantastic wines inspire fans of the Dead to catch some of those vibes when they pour themselves a glass of Gnarly Head wine and put on their favorite album."
  • For more information about the limited release or other Gnarly Head wines, visit gnarlyhead.com or follow the brand on Instagram , YouTube and Twitter .

Latest SANUK & GRATEFUL DEAD™ Collection Offers Summertime Slip-On and Sandals

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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GOLETA, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), today announced the sixth iteration of its ongoing collaboration with iconic rock band the Grateful Dead, powered by Warner Music Artist Services. The capsule collection features a premium lineup of men's and women's summer styles made with natural, repurposed and recycled materials and honors the Grateful Dead's legacy with iconic band logos.

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  • This fresh Sanuk x Grateful Dead collection introduces four new styles and colorways to the collaboration roster, featuring new earth tones, floral boho patterns and funky geometric pops of color.
  • The Sanuk Tideline Lace x GRATEFUL DEAD is a stylish, versatile men's sneaker decked out with groovy band details and custom Dead artwork.
  • The sixth installment of the SANUK & GRATEFUL DEAD collection launches today exclusively on Sanuk.com.
  • For more information about the SANUK & GRATEFUL DEAD collection, visit www.sanuk.com/grateful-x-grateful-dead-collaboration or follow along on Instagram @sanuk #smilepassiton.

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities to Honor Lydia H. Soifer, Ph.D at its Benefit Gala on May 19

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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NORWALK, Conn., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc. will hold its Annual Benefit Gala, SAIL INTO SUMMER, on Thursday, May 19 at the Indian Harbor Yacht Club in Greenwich, CT.

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  • Dr. Soifer specializes in the role of language in the development of children's learning, literacy, behavior, and social-emotional development.
  • Being acknowledged by an exemplary organization like Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities for doing what I love, is incredibly humbling."
  • During the Gala celebration, Smart Kids with LD will also honor the 2022 Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award recipients.
  • Jane Ross, Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc., 203-226-6831, [email protected]
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Roberta Flack's Bustin' Loose Soundtrack Set for 2/11/22 Digital Release

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Friday, February 11, 2022
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On Bustin' Loose, Vandross shares vocals with Flack on the set's opening track, "Just When I Needed You;" Roberta sings his composition "You Stopped Loving Me," which reappeared less than two months later on his two-million-selling debut solo album.

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  • On Bustin' Loose, Vandross shares vocals with Flack on the set's opening track, "Just When I Needed You;" Roberta sings his composition "You Stopped Loving Me," which reappeared less than two months later on his two-million-selling debut solo album.
  • At the ceremony, such stars as Khalid, Lizzo, Ana DuVernay, Demi Lovato, Alicia Keys, Chick Corea, and Ariana Grande visited with Roberta to pay their respects .
  • In 1971, she performed at the Soul to Soul Festival in Accra, Ghana, alongside Wilson Pickett and Ike & Tina Turner.
  • Though performing and recording less, she continues to support young talents and musical education through her Roberta Flack Foundation.