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Boyden’s Nick Chambers Appointed to AESC Board, and Sowbagya Gokulram Appointed to North American Leadership Diversity Council

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Nick Chambers, Partner at Boyden Canada, has a global role as a member of the Board of Directors; he also joins the Council of the Americas; and Sowbagya Gokulram, Partner at Boyden New York, takes a regional role on the AESC North America Diversity Leadership Council.

Key Points: 
  • Nick Chambers, Partner at Boyden Canada, has a global role as a member of the Board of Directors; he also joins the Council of the Americas; and Sowbagya Gokulram, Partner at Boyden New York, takes a regional role on the AESC North America Diversity Leadership Council.
  • During his tenure on the AESC’s North America Diversity Leadership Council, Chambers was an IDEA award winner for his outstanding contribution to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access, supporting the goals of the AESC Diversity Pledge.
  • Commenting on her appointment, Sowbagya Gokulram said, “I am delighted to serve on North America’s Diversity Leadership Council, collaborating with peers to make further tangible differences to organizations and individuals.
  • Other Councilors include Nick Robeson, Managing Partner, Boyden UK & Ireland, who sits on the AESC Europe and Africa Diversity Leadership Council.

Oppenheimer Investigations Group Names Vida Thomas as New Managing Partner

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oppenheimer Investigations Group (OIG) announces the selection of Vida Thomas as the firm’s new managing partner.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oppenheimer Investigations Group (OIG) announces the selection of Vida Thomas as the firm’s new managing partner.
  • “I’m honored to take on the role of managing partner and look forward to building upon Amy’s impressive legacy.
  • OIG has pioneered the field of workplace investigations and has established itself as a thought leader in this space,” said Thomas.
  • In addition to concentrating on impartial workplace and school investigations, OIG provides training, executive coaching, expert testimony and mediation services.

AdTechCares Partners with Project Drawdown to Launch Climate Action Campaign

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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AdTechCares––a 501 (c)(3) organization co-founded in 2020 by Amobee and more than 50 partners from across the advertising ecosystem––has partnered with Project Drawdown , a nonprofit organization working to reduce greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, to launch a global campaign to encourage climate action.

Key Points: 
  • AdTechCares––a 501 (c)(3) organization co-founded in 2020 by Amobee and more than 50 partners from across the advertising ecosystem––has partnered with Project Drawdown , a nonprofit organization working to reduce greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, to launch a global campaign to encourage climate action.
  • AdTechCares worked closely with Smartly.io, Rooster + Black Creative, and Project Drawdown, to create powerful messaging and identify key audiences for the “ Odd One Out ” global advertising campaign that launched in November 2022.
  • Twelve creative options are available in a variety of sizes for AdTechCares partners to share with audiences around the world.
  • The campaign will run indefinitely to support the long-term goal of avoiding catastrophic climate change and shaping a healthier planet for current and future generations.

Marsha P. Johnson Institute to Celebrate Acclaimed Black Artists and the Power of Resistance With Nick Cave, Jack Cave and Michaela Angela Davis at the DuSable Museum

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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They will discuss personal style as an act of resistance and how self-identity, Black art and power, Black Lives Matter, hip-hop, and the integral part fashion plays in other pivotal Black movements.

Key Points: 
  • They will discuss personal style as an act of resistance and how self-identity, Black art and power, Black Lives Matter, hip-hop, and the integral part fashion plays in other pivotal Black movements.
  • That is where liberation begins and I am proud that the Marsha P. Johnson Institute could play a role in this expression and our collective joy and resistance."
  • On Friday Dec. 9, to close out the symposium, Moxley will moderate a panel with Nick Cave, Jack Cave, and Michaela Angela Davis.
  • "The Color Is exhibition has been curated for the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center by Dunson;.

Faith is the key to making Black lives matter, says religion award winner

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- How do we really know God cares when Black people are still getting killed? How long do we have to wait for God's justice?

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  • Seeing Black Lives Matter protests erupt nationwide after George Floyd's death led theologian Kelly Brown Douglas to formulate the ideas that resulted in her winning the 2023 Grawemeyer Award in Religion.
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- How do we really know God cares when Black people are still getting killed?
  • Hearing her son ask those questions and seeing Black Lives Matter protests erupt nationwide after George Floyd's death led theologian Kelly Brown Douglas to write "Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter."
  • Today she was named winner of the 2023 Grawemeyer Award in Religion for the book's ideas.

Faith is key to making Black lives matter, says religion award winner

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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Hearing her son ask those questions and seeing Black Lives Matter protests erupt nationwide after George Floyd's death led theologian Kelly Brown Douglas to write "Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter."

Key Points: 
  • Hearing her son ask those questions and seeing Black Lives Matter protests erupt nationwide after George Floyd's death led theologian Kelly Brown Douglas to write "Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter."
  • Today she won the 2023 Grawemeyer Award in Religion for the book's ideas, said the University of Louisville and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, who jointly give the prize.
  • While recognizing the prolonged suffering of Black people raises deep questions about the credibility of Christianity, she argues that faith, not despair, is the best hope for assuring Black lives are valued in the future.
  • "Douglas takes us on a captivating, painful journey with personal and erudite reflections on America's corrupted soul," said Tyler Mayfield, religion award director.

Pacsun's PacCares Division Grows in Supporting Youth Community Through Cross-Platform Social Impact Initiatives

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Originally introduced in 2020, PacCares, a philanthropic initiative dedicated to the health and well-being of young people, was created and implemented by Pacsun as a way to harness the influence of fashion to inspire positive development. Since its inception, Pacsun has stayed true to its commitment to do better and use its platforms, funds, and corporate voice to actively participate in the ongoing national fight against social and racial injustices.

Key Points: 
  • Organizations under PacCares align with several causes focused on issues affecting today's youth, including mental health, female empowerment, Black Lives Matter, and youth development.
  • Over the past two years, the PacCommunity has also been a large factor in the success of PacCares through the donation capability offered at checkout.
  • Live Stream selling events will be taking place throughout the season with a portion of proceeds going towards PacCares participating organizations.
  • PacCares is not only focused on female empowerment and mental health of our youth.

Investor’s Business Daily Announces the 100 Best ESG Companies of 2022

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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To view the complete list of IBDs 100 Best ESG Companies and learn more about how this list is compiled, go to investors.com/esg-investing .

Key Points: 
  • To view the complete list of IBDs 100 Best ESG Companies and learn more about how this list is compiled, go to investors.com/esg-investing .
  • Licensing of the Best ESG Companies award logo and accolades are available through IBDs partner, The YGS Group.
  • Investors Business Daily (IBD) is the leader in stock research and education.
  • For over 35 years, IBD has helped countless investors around the world make more money in the market and achieve their financial goals.

From Millionaire CEOs to Reality TV Show Personalities: Meet the Members of the Black Owned Business Club on Clubhouse

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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HOUSTON, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During the Pandemic, there was a thriving network of business owners that formed dedicated to promoting and expanding black-owned businesses on ClubHouse, a social audio platform available in the AppStore. This organization is known as the Black Owned Business Club. Today this organization currently has over 20,000 African American members, many of whom are business owners, experts, and new business owners eager to learn, and it is rapidly expanding. The club is run by 2019 Cancer survivor Demetrion Ware. "I saw how many Black-owned businesses had been devastated by the pandemic, with some having to downsize and others having to shut down completely," Ware said. Demetrion founded the Black Owned Business Club to assist in achieving his goal of ensuring the success of black-owned businesses during any time rather than only during pandemics and recessions. He says, "People always focus on Black Businesses when someone is killed like George Floyd or Trayvon Martin, or during pandemics, and recessions or whatever. Then everyone wants to make pledges of money to our community that never happen, paint walls with "Black Lives Matter", and take down statues of racists while the community still struggles."

Key Points: 
  • This organization is known as the Black Owned Business Club.
  • This organization is known as the Black Owned Business Club.
  • He established the Black Owned Business Club to help other black-owned businesses become successful and expand their operations.
  • On the new social audio platform known as Clubhouse, the Black Owned Business Club currently has over 20,000 members who are Black Owned Businesses or Future Black Owned Businesses.

Dignity Forum’s Upcoming Human Rights Conference to Address Growth of Racial Discrimination in Alberta

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Created and hosted by Dignity Forum , this one-of-a-kind conference will discuss head-on the challenges faced by racialized communities in Alberta.

Key Points: 
  • Created and hosted by Dignity Forum , this one-of-a-kind conference will discuss head-on the challenges faced by racialized communities in Alberta.
  • To lead the dialog of how to address human rights issues facing Albertans, attendees of the public conference can participate in panel-led discussions to identify solutions to fulfill the overall objectives and visions of the Alberta Human Rights Act.
  • Alongside Ghitter, who has been involved in the development of human rights policies in Alberta for the past 45 years, speakers at the Dignity Forums Human Rights Conference include Graham Lowes and Sarah Adomako-Ansah with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
  • The Dignity Forum is a federally incorporated registered charitable organization, created to address concerns over the state of human rights in Alberta and the gaps in the operation of the Alberta Human Rights Commission.