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Absolut Empire's Ball Returns for Season 5 with Nine Houses Competing to Be Canada's Next Drag Empire

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Founded by Scarlett BoBo, Absolut Empire's Ball celebrates the dazzling artistry and creativity of drag in all its fabulous forms!

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  • Founded by Scarlett BoBo, Absolut Empire's Ball celebrates the dazzling artistry and creativity of drag in all its fabulous forms!
  • Now in its fifth season, Absolut Empires Ball will have nine lucky houses compete from March through May, judged by some of the best in the business, including Manny Dingo, Lizzie Renaud, Alyssin Chaynes and Mojo Toronto.
  • This competition offers drag houses the chance of a lifetime to mesmerize large audiences with top-notch, professional productions.
  • From breathtaking stage setups to stunning lighting and sound, Absolut Empire's Ball creates an unforgettable experience for both performers and spectators.

Marvel's Echo is a one-of-a-kind superhero – and an inspiration to the Deaf community

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Deaf actress Alaqua Cox plays the eponymous superhero, a character she already portrayed in the Hawkeye series in 2021.

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  • Deaf actress Alaqua Cox plays the eponymous superhero, a character she already portrayed in the Hawkeye series in 2021.
  • The uppercase “Deaf” refers to deaf people who share a language, identity and culture.
  • It is important that Deaf actors play Deaf characters in TV and film so that audiences engage with authentic depictions of disability.
  • They learn ASL at school or college or through Deaf friends, because visual communication is important for Deaf people’s cognitive and social development.
  • There, she enrols in martial arts classes and begins developing some of the skills that will define her as a superhero.

Nuanced characters

  • Daredevil (who has a Marvel television series of his own) is a blind lawyer and superhero with super-human senses due to an accident involving radioactive chemicals.
  • In the series, Maya is at one point called on to fight against a rival gang.
  • Unexpectedly, Daredevil (Charlie Cox) intervenes and gets into a fight with Maya.
  • Superheroes with a disability are rarely portrayed in comic books and this scene in the series marks a positive step towards inclusive representation.


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Oklahoma City Community College Holds Historic Investiture with Formal Installation of President, Dr. Mautra Staley Jones

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Oklahoma City, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College held a historic investiture of its eleventh president, Dr. Mautra Staley Joneson Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.

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  • Oklahoma City, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College held a historic investiture of its eleventh president, Dr. Mautra Staley Joneson Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.
  • Jones was formally installed and became the first female and first person of color to serve OCCC in this capacity.
  • Oklahoma City Community College has built a strong foundation on student success and community enrichment.
  • She has dedicated her career to education, working for Langston University, The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools and KIPP Reach College Preparatory School.

TIME HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL TIME100 NEXT GALA CELEBRATING THE 100 INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight, TIME hosts the second TIME100 Next Gala to celebrate the members of its annual TIME100 Next list, an expansion of the TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight, TIME hosts the second TIME100 Next Gala to celebrate the members of its annual TIME100 Next list, an expansion of the TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world.
  • The 2022 TIME100 Next list, which highlights 100 rising stars who are defining the next generation of leadership in business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science, activism and more, was revealed on September 28.
  • See the full list at time.com/time100next and see the issue's four covers at https://bit.ly/3y0HHl3 .
  • The 2022 TIME100 Next event is presented by signature partner Booking.com and supporting partners Glenfiddich and HSBC.

The MVP Project surpasses $1 million in support of emerging Canadian recording artists and filmmakers

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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This milestone coincides with round eight of the program, in which grants were awarded to 12 teams of emerging Canadian musicians and filmmakers.

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  • This milestone coincides with round eight of the program, in which grants were awarded to 12 teams of emerging Canadian musicians and filmmakers.
  • MVP Project grants provide emerging talent with much-needed support to bring their creative visions to life, and a platform to showcase their talent.
  • The MVP Project is dedicated to growing the Canadian music video community and to providing opportunities for creatives to connect in a meaningful way.
  • Eligible emerging recording artists and filmmakers are encouraged to apply for Round 9, which will be announced in the coming months.

Studio Wildcard Debuts ARK 2 Trailer Featuring Vin Diesel & Newly Signed Auli’i Cravalho Plus Content Plan Reveals for Acclaimed ARK Franchise

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Sunday, June 12, 2022
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ARK 2 features revealed today include:

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  • ARK 2 features revealed today include:
    BEST IN CLASS, THIRD-PERSON GAMEPLAY - Advanced character traversal mechanics include mantling, free-climbing, parkour, sliding, and swinging!
  • Specific materials will further affect the appearance of items, with multiple resource options in unique regions of the world.
  • By combining Grove Street's amazing capabilities with the brilliant creators at Studio Wildcard, ARK 2 is going to be a mind-blowing experience.
  • The original TV series based on the hit game franchise, ARK: The Animated Series now has fourteen 30-minute episodes in post-production!

Television Academy Previews In-Person Emmy Awards® Show and Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Celebrations Leading Up to Television’s Biggest Night

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210915006194/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210915006194/en/
    73rd Emmy Awards host Cedric The Entertainer at the Emmys Press Preview in North Hollywood, California, on Sept. 15, 2021.
  • Attendees at todays event also experienced the hospitality enjoyed by Emmy nominees at 11 exclusive celebrations held in their honor this year.
  • Through the programs, publications and events of the Academy and its Foundation, it strives to empower storytellers who shape the evolving television space.
  • And it celebrates those who have excelled by recognizing their achievements through accolades and awards, including television's most coveted prize the Primetime Emmy Award.