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The Duke Endowment Celebrates a Century of Philanthropy to the Carolinas and Announces $175 Million in Higher Education Grants

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Today, the Endowment also announces centennial gifts totaling $175 million to the four higher education institutions named in Mr. Duke’s Indenture of Trust – Davidson College, Duke University, Furman University and Johnson C. Smith University.

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  • Today, the Endowment also announces centennial gifts totaling $175 million to the four higher education institutions named in Mr. Duke’s Indenture of Trust – Davidson College, Duke University, Furman University and Johnson C. Smith University.
  • These gifts include individual $25 million grants to Davidson, Furman and Johnson C. Smith University.
  • An announcement of a centennial gift of $100 million to Duke was shared on November 30, 2023.
  • “We are excited to launch our centennial year and celebrate the lasting legacy of James B. Duke and the Duke family.

HBCU Football Teams Selected for the First Annual Florida Beach Bowl

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, leadership from the CIAA and SIAC conferences have announced the selected teams for the First Annual Florida Beach Bowl.

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  • -Battle by the Beach in South Florida, Game Day is set for December 13th-
    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, leadership from the CIAA and SIAC conferences have announced the selected teams for the First Annual Florida Beach Bowl.
  • "This is an epic and historic moment, says Victor Robenson, CEO of Florida Beach Bowl.
  • Group sales for 20 tickets or more, are to contact the Florida Beach Bowl office directly.
  • Current sponsors of the inaugural Florida Beach Bowl include: Amerant Bank, American Diabetes Association (ADA), City of Fort Lauderdale, Coach USA, Visit Lauderdale, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL).

Bank of America Partners with INROADS to Prepare Charlotte Students Early for Success in the Finance Industry

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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Bank of America and INROADS have partnered to address this crisis through the College Links program.

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  • Bank of America and INROADS have partnered to address this crisis through the College Links program.
  • INROADS College Links, a college and career readiness program, offers mentorship, professional development, and educational resources, fostering a path to academic achievement and future career success.
  • Charlotte, NC, has a thriving economic landscape with leadership and job opportunities in government, finance, and healthcare.
  • The program will give Charlotte's underrepresented high school students a competitive advantage to secure a career in these fields.

Football Legend Chad "OchoCinco" Johnson Tapped as Ambassador for Season Four of the HBCU Esports League

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cxmmunity Media, a Black-owned media technology company dedicated to future-proofing minority representation and equity in the gaming industry, announces the fourth season of its annual HBCU Esports League kicking off on Sunday, September 17th. Football legend, Chad "OchoCinco'' Johnson joins the ranks this season as the league's ambassador with additional surprise guest appearances slated by some of the biggest names in gaming culture throughout its duration. Verizon, Discover, MTN Dew and Hot Pockets also return as continued brand partners and champions of Cxmmunity Media's mission to future-proof diversity in gaming.

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  • Football legend, Chad "OchoCinco'' Johnson joins the ranks this season as the league's ambassador with additional surprise guest appearances slated by some of the biggest names in gaming culture throughout its duration.
  • "I'm excited to be working with the HBCU Esports League and help them grow to new heights in their fourth season, " says Chad "OchoCinco'' Johnson.
  • Season four of the HBCU Esports League can be streamed on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/cxmmunity with the Fall term culminating with the return of Discover Bowl on December 17th.
  • Stay tuned for additional details and more announcements from the HBCU Esports League by following from Cxmmunity Media @cxmmunity.co and the HBCU Esports League @hbcuesports.gg on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter).

'The Big Homecoming' and Wells Fargo Kick-off Year Two of Relationship To Create Ongoing Impact For HBCUs

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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The Big Homecoming authentically celebrates the culture of HBCUs while creating ongoing impact for scholars.

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  • The Big Homecoming authentically celebrates the culture of HBCUs while creating ongoing impact for scholars.
  • Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) and The Big Homecoming were able to provide over $100,000 in scholarships to students during the 2022-2023 TBH365 Impact Tour.
  • Wells Fargo's team led financial empowerment workshops to financially equip students to build wealth, start businesses and learn more about investing.
  • The Big Homecoming Music & Culture festival is slated for May 4, 2024
    "The Big Homecoming was created to be more than an annual festival.

UNCF, Axim and Harvard Collaborative: Reshaping Higher Education through HBCUv

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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This collaboration showcases the commitment of UNCF and its nine partnering HBCUs to transforming higher education through innovative education technology, collaboration and rightful ownership by HBCUs, for HBCUs.

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  • This collaboration showcases the commitment of UNCF and its nine partnering HBCUs to transforming higher education through innovative education technology, collaboration and rightful ownership by HBCUs, for HBCUs.
  • HBCUv is an online platform that will expand Black college education, enhance online learning, promote inclusivity and ensure equitable access to education for all HBCUs nationwide.
  • Axim Collaborative will contribute experience in the field of blended online education to the initiative, in addition to financial support.
  • For more information about HBCUv and its transformative impact on higher education, please visit hbcuv.org .

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) gives officers opportunity, city of Charlotte offers everything else

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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While recruits appreciate CMPD's $7,500 signing bonus , higher pay and improved application process , many officers say the city itself played an important role in their decision to start their career in Charlotte.

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  • While recruits appreciate CMPD's $7,500 signing bonus , higher pay and improved application process , many officers say the city itself played an important role in their decision to start their career in Charlotte.
  • "Fresh out of high school, I was eager to be on my own so Charlotte was a no-brainer," said Jatasha Bias, a CMPD officer since 2019.
  • A native of Washington state, Officer Bias moved to Charlotte in 2008 to attend Johnson C. Smith University, one of four colleges in the area.
  • The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, cmpd.org and JoinCMPD.com , is a progressive, technology-driven, metropolitan department that believes strongly in the principles of crime management, community collaboration, professional accountability and employee wellness.

"Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited" Holds Ribbon Cutting

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP) hosted a ribbon cutting Feb. 2 for the outstanding multi-media photographic exhibition "Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited" at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP) hosted a ribbon cutting Feb. 2 for the outstanding multi-media photographic exhibition "Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited" at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
  • The photos were compelling, and the specially curated Chicago section of the exhibit was particularly arresting with its black backdrop.
  • Each local philanthropist celebrated had a shadow box of memorabilia that further engaged the viewer with historical data.
  • Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited was made possible through a grant in 2014 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Housing Partnership Network and Project Destined Expand Partnership to Prime Next Generation of Diverse Talent in the Affordable Housing Sector

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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BOSTON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a successful pilot in fall 2022, national intermediary Housing Partnership Network (HPN) and Project Destined announced today a strategic expansion of the Affordable Housing Bridge Program. Next month, the 8-week intensive program designed to expose diverse college students to multiple career pathways in the affordable housing industry will grow to reach 500 Project Destined alumni across three sessions per year (during the fall, winter, and summer semesters).

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  • The Affordable Housing Bridge Program is an expanded strategic partnership with national intermediary Housing Partnership Network (HPN) and Project Destined to train underserved students and build a pipeline of future talent in the sector.
  • Sponsoring organizations will be able to market available positions and internships to 4500+ engaged and motivated Project Destined alumni from across the country.
  • BOSTON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a successful pilot in fall 2022, national intermediary Housing Partnership Network (HPN) and Project Destined announced today a strategic expansion of the Affordable Housing Bridge Program .
  • By educating cohorts of students and connecting them to nonprofit and for-profit affordable housing leaders and practitioners across the country, the program aims to prime the next generation of affordable housing talent and help address recruiting challenges in the sector.

Steven L. Boyd Appointed to Sonoco Board of Directors

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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HARTSVILLE, S.C., Dec. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON), a diversified global packaging leader, announced today that Steven L. Boyd has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

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  • HARTSVILLE, S.C., Dec. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON), a diversified global packaging leader, announced today that Steven L. Boyd has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Boyd is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience with global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies.
  • A native of Buffalo, New York, Mr. Boyd received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Johnson C. Smith.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Steven to Sonoco’s Board of Directors,” said John Haley, Chairman of the Board.