Jackson State Tigers and Lady Tigers

NIL ATHLETES STAR IN KINLY NIL CAMPAIGN "PREPARE FOR YOUR MOMENT"

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinly, the financial app that proudly serves the unique needs of Black America and its allies, launches its first NIL campaign "Prepare for Your Moment", to promote financial empowerment and building generational wealth within the Black community. University of North Carolina Women's Basketball star Deja Kelly along with Jackson State football's Shedeur Sanders and Shilo Sanders are featured in the campaign highlighting the hard work and dedication young people need to prepare for their personal "moments" and how the Kinly app can support their financial goals.

Key Points: 
  • Kinlys goal is to empower our community to take control of their finances through relatable financial education, modern financial features and Black-focused spending.
  • They all truly exemplify what our Prepare for Your Moment campaign is about, says Donald Hawkins Kinly founder and CEO.
  • "I speak all the time about how important it is for young athletes to build generational wealth," says Deja.
  • The objective of the "Prepare for Your Moment" campaign is to generate awareness of the Kinly app and empower consumers to improve their financial livelihood.

The Return of the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic Presented by Ready Life Continues to Produce a Positive Impact

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 40,000 fans congregated at Hard Rock Stadium for the sophomore return of Denny's Orange Blossom Classic, Presented by Ready Life (DOBC), Sunday, September 4, 2022, for the much-anticipated rematch between HBCU powerhouses Florida A&M (FAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU).

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 40,000 fans congregated at Hard Rock Stadium for the sophomore return of Denny's Orange Blossom Classic, Presented by Ready Life (DOBC), Sunday, September 4, 2022, for the much-anticipated rematch between HBCU powerhouses Florida A&M (FAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU).
  • Notwithstanding the unique hardships both schools faced heading into the weekend, the teams arrived in South Florida with a clear focus.
  • While the players focused on the big game, the Orange Blossom Classic Committee delivered on its pillar of community impact, orchestrating a bottled water donation drive.
  • After a 43-year hiatus, The Orange Blossom Classic was re-established in 2021 with a mission to enhance the exposure of Historically Black Colleges & Universities.