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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Award Winning Producers and Songwriters Partner with Eddie Witz and The Most High To Debut 1st Record "My Island" Live at LA's The Mint

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newly rising artist Eddie Witz announced today that he and his band The Most High will be releasing their first single "My Island," a Jamaican-influenced track with an accompanying travel memoir music video, right in time for their October 20th, 2023 headlining performance at famed LA rock club The Mint.

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  • The song was a massive sensation on both sides of the Atlantic and put Jamaican tourism on the map.
  • Barry and the Jobson brothers collaborated on the "My Island" concept as a follow-up song, intended to be another travel journey set to lushly flavored music.
  • Just like Justin Bieber, Eddie was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and shared his experiences with Bieber at the Coachella Festival.
  • Eddie Witz and The Most High will be performing tracks from their yet-to-be-released 1st debut album at The Mint in LA on Friday, October 20th.

JOSEPH JAMES ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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Joseph James debut album 5.5 is nothing short of HITS!

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  • Joseph James debut album 5.5 is nothing short of HITS!
  • This Saturday, October 14th at 4pm, Joseph James and his band will be kicking off the Audacy "We Can Survive Concert" at The Prudential Center, Newark, NJ Opening up for Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson and One Republic
    NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph James is an award-winning mainstream singer-songwriter and producer from New York, and the founder of AP Music Group.
  • Joseph has performed, produced and toured with major acts all over the world.
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THE JANUARY 6TH SELECT COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE THE ROBERT F. KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS 2023 RIPPLE OF HOPE AWARD

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced that the January 6th Select Committee members will be presented with the 2023 Ripple of Hope Award during the organization's annual gala on Wednesday, December 6 in New York City. Chairman Bennie Thompson, Vice Chair Liz Cheney, Rep. Pete Aguilar, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Rep. Elaine Luria, Rep. Stephanie Murphy, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Rep. Adam Schiff will be recognized for their commitment to protect democracy, uphold the Constitution, and hold those accountable who seek to destroy the very bedrock of our nation's founding.

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  • Representatives Aguilar, Cheney, Kinzinger, Lofgren, Luria, Murphy, Raskin, Thompson, and Schiff honored for their commitment to truth, justice, and democracy
    NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced that the January 6th Select Committee members will be presented with the 2023 Ripple of Hope Award during the organization's annual gala on Wednesday, December 6 in New York City.
  • "The members of this Committee refused to look away and took action, even in the face of grave personal and professional risk."
  • "I thank Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights for recognizing the work of the bipartisan January 6th Select Committee.
  • The Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award annually honors exemplary leaders across government, business, advocacy, and entertainment who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social change and worked to protect and advance equity, justice, and human rights.

THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THE 32nd FREEDOM AWARD AND THE HONOREES

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Memphis, TN, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for the 32nd Freedom Award, recognizing their exceptional contributions to civil and human rights.

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  • Memphis, TN, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for the 32nd Freedom Award, recognizing their exceptional contributions to civil and human rights.
  • The Freedom Award, the Museum's signature event, pays tribute to individuals who have shown unwavering commitment to promoting justice and equality.
  • The esteemed honorees for the 32nd Freedom Award are:
    KERRY KENNEDY: President of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, a renowned human rights activist, and lawyer, Kennedy's tireless efforts span over four decades, championing various causes such as child labor, women's rights, environmental justice, and more.
  • The National Civil Rights Museum has a rich legacy of honoring distinguished civil and human rights leaders, including Coretta Scott King, Nelson Mandela, Bono, Oprah Winfrey, and many more.

ROBERT F. KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS NAMES 2023 RIPPLE OF HOPE AWARD LAUREATES

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced the winners of its 2023 Ripple of Hope Awards: Jeff Arnold, founder, chairman, and CEO of Sharecare; Greg Baroni, founder and CEO of Attain Enterprises; and Gail K. Boudreaux, president and CEO of Elevance Health. The laureates will be honored at a gala on Wednesday, December 6 in New York.

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  • The 55th annual Ripple of Hope Award ceremony will be held in New York on December 6, 2023
    NEW YORK, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced the winners of its 2023 Ripple of Hope Awards: Jeff Arnold, founder, chairman, and CEO of Sharecare ; Greg Baroni, founder and CEO of Attain Enterprises ; and Gail K. Boudreaux, president and CEO of Elevance Health .
  • The Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award annually honors exemplary leaders across government, business, advocacy, and entertainment who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social change and worked to protect and advance equity, justice, and human rights.
  • Through their professional and personal commitments, this year's laureates have sought to improve community health and help organizations across industries institute better business practices.
  • "A just and peaceful world is possible when we take ownership for the dignity, equity, and humanity of our respective communities and the world at large," said Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights.

IQVIA & (RED) Announce Groundbreaking Partnership to Support Laboratory System Strengthening

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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IQVIA ™ (NYSE:IQV), a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life science industry, announced a groundbreaking partnership today with (RED), the organization co-founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver to fight AIDS and the injustices that enable pandemics to thrive, to support laboratory system strengthening and save lives.

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  • IQVIA ™ (NYSE:IQV), a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life science industry, announced a groundbreaking partnership today with (RED), the organization co-founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver to fight AIDS and the injustices that enable pandemics to thrive, to support laboratory system strengthening and save lives.
  • The $5 million impact partnership will channel life-saving money to the Global Fund’s Laboratory Systems Integration Fund.
  • Doubling the impact, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match every dollar from the partnership to the Global Fund.
  • “Every day, IQVIA works alongside our customers and partners to help improve global health.

Greenberg Traurig Receives ABA Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award for 2022

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP received the American Bar Association (ABA) Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award for 2022 for providing a significant amount of legal assistance to service members referred through the Project.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP received the American Bar Association (ABA) Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award for 2022 for providing a significant amount of legal assistance to service members referred through the Project.
  • NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP received the American Bar Association (ABA) Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award for 2022 for providing a significant amount of legal assistance to service members referred through the Project.
  • For a law firm to be selected for this award, the ABA requires the firm or corporate law department to accept at least five pro bono cases referred by the Project.
  • "Pro Bono service on behalf of active military servicemembers and veterans is an integral part of Greenberg Traurig's pro bono program because these groups serve our country at enormous personal sacrifice and providing needed pro bono services to them is the very least we can do," said Caroline J. Heller , chair of the firm's Global Pro Bono Program.

Global Leaders and Civic Courage Stand Up for Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Muhammad Yunus, one of seven people in history to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, and the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, has been under attack by Sheikh Hasina and her government off and on since 2010.

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  • Muhammad Yunus, one of seven people in history to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, and the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, has been under attack by Sheikh Hasina and her government off and on since 2010.
  • "The attacks on Muhammad Yunus are exactly what you'd expect from an authoritarian government," said Sam Daley-Harris, founder of Civic Courage and the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS which began working closely with Muhammad Yunus in 1987.
  • Professor Yunus shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Grameen Bank in 2006.
  • The letter acknowledges Muhammad Yunus' contributions to Bangladesh and to the world and calls on the Prime Minister to suspend her harassment and persecution of him.

U2 "Two Hearts Beat As One" / "Sunday Bloody Sunday" The War & Surrender Mixes Limited-Edition 4-track EP EXCLUSIVELY FOR RECORD STORE DAY 2023

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Records and UMe today announce the release of "Two Hearts Beat As One" / "Sunday Bloody Sunday," a limited-edition, 4-track EP, celebrating the 40th anniversary of U2's third studio album War (1983), exclusively for Record Store Day, April 22nd, 2023.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Records and UMe today announce the release of "Two Hearts Beat As One" / "Sunday Bloody Sunday," a limited-edition, 4-track EP, celebrating the 40th anniversary of U2's third studio album War (1983), exclusively for Record Store Day, April 22nd, 2023.
  • The two tracks "Two Hearts Beat As One" and "Sunday Bloody Sunday" were originally released as singles on March 21st, 1983, each in different regions globally, as the second single from the band's acclaimed third studio album War.
  • "The U2 we've known ever since had arrived on War, and even today it sounds vital."
  • "Two Hearts Beat As One" / "Sunday Bloody Sunday' is available exclusively at participating independent record stores on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023.

Joseph James - "Valentine" Single Release

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "Valentine" is Joseph James' debut single released worldwide on January 2nd, 2023, and currently #22 on the Billboard AC chart.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "Valentine" is Joseph James' debut single released worldwide on January 2nd, 2023, and currently #22 on the Billboard AC chart.
  • This debut single will soon be followed by 10 more powerhouse tracks on Joseph's debut album, '5.5.'
  • Joseph is an award-winning mainstream singer-songwriter and producer from New York, and the founder of AP Music Group.
  • Joseph has performed, produced and toured with major acts all over the world.