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Descendants of the Historic Rosewood Massacre Set to Commemorate 100th Anniversary

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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GAINESVILLE, Fla., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Descendants of Rosewood Foundation, Inc. announced the Remembering Rosewood Centennial commemoration. This centennial anniversary will honor the legacy of bravery, determination, and perseverance of the eight families impacted by the Rosewood Massacre of 1923. The week-long commemoration will take place at the University of Florida in Gainesville from January 8 - 14, 2023, and will honor the lives of those lost 100 years ago and explore what the next 100 years look like for Black America. The University of Florida is the host sponsor of the centennial commemoration, the title sponsor is Holland & Knight Law Firm, and the presenting sponsor is the Southern Poverty Law Center.

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  • Remembering Rosewood Centennial Hosted by the University of Florida, January 8-14, 2023
    GAINESVILLE, Fla., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Descendants of Rosewood Foundation, Inc. announced the Remembering Rosewood Centennial commemoration.
  • This centennial anniversary will honor the legacy of bravery, determination, and perseverance of the eight families impacted by the Rosewood Massacre of 1923.
  • The descendants of Rosewood became the the first African Americans to receive reparations in America.
  • Inspired by Barabra's request, The Descendants of Rosewood Foundation, Inc. was born, ready to be a source of inspiration for the next 100 years and beyond.

Mississippi Advocacy Network for Change: Use American Rescue Plan to Help Mississippians in Need

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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"The Mississippi legislature received $1.8 billion in ARPA funding for allocations from now through December 2024.

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  • "The Mississippi legislature received $1.8 billion in ARPA funding for allocations from now through December 2024.
  • The Helping Mississippians Afford Broadband Act will alleviate one barrier to broadband access by providing direct broadband subsidy to those in need.
  • However, over 40 million Americans lack access to broadband, and almost one in four Mississippians lack access to home broadband.
  • The Mississippi Advocacy Network for Change (MAN-C) is a newly formed coalition of statewide Mississippi organizations dedicated to social justice and improving the lives of all Mississippians.

Biden nominee for 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Nancy Abudu is radical activist says Family Research Council, in letter to U.S. Senators

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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She is a political activist not a jurist and is unfit to serve at the federal appellate level."

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  • She is a political activist not a jurist and is unfit to serve at the federal appellate level."
  • "In March 2019 the leadership structure of the SPLC blew up spectacularly with all the senior leaders resigning within months of each other.
  • "Nancy Abudu, the nominee under consideration by this committee, began working for the SPLC in February 2019 one month before Dees's departure.
  • The committee should determine whether Ms. Abudu was interviewed by Morris Dees or any other senior leaders who were forced to resign.

Grant Thornton revenues reach $1.97 billion in FY 2021

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd., today announced record revenues of $1.97 billion for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2021.

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  • Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd., today announced record revenues of $1.97 billion for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2021.
  • Grant Thornton took unprecedented steps in FY 2021 to help its professionals balance work and family needs.
  • Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the worlds leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms.
  • Grant Thornton refers to Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL).

Monotype Announces the Acquisition of Iconic Type Foundry Hoefler&Co.

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Monotype today announced that it has acquired Hoefler&Co, the prominent type foundry based in New York City.

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  • Monotype today announced that it has acquired Hoefler&Co, the prominent type foundry based in New York City.
  • Hoefler&Co designs will continue to be available through typography.com , and Monotype also plans to distribute the typefaces through its Monotype Fonts offering.
  • Monotype Fonts combines the worlds largest collection of award-winning type, the expertise of the most sought-after foundries and type designers, and trusted and secure font management all under a single agreement.
  • In the world of type design, there are few names as well-regarded as Hoefler&Co, said Monotype CEO, Ninan Chacko.