Black Lives Matter

R.H. Boyd to host The Vision Conference™- Empowering Forward-thinking Leaders for Today and Tomorrow

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Friday, May 27, 2022

R.H. Boyd, in partnership with Northern Theological Seminary, is excited offer an enhanced benefit with registration.

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  • R.H. Boyd, in partnership with Northern Theological Seminary, is excited offer an enhanced benefit with registration.
  • In partnership with Barna Group, RHB will host the Faith Leaders Luncheon for a panel discussing Barna's "Trends in the Black Church" study.
  • Esteemed panelists to include Dr. LaDonna Boyd, Pastor Breonus Mitchell, Bishop Joseph W. Walker III, Rev.
  • (In-person and virtual/live stream access available)
    To register for the Vision Conference or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please visitvisionconference.org.

The Laugh Factory launches 'STAND UP TO VIOLENCE!'

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laugh Factory is launching a new "STAND UP TO VIOLENCE!"

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laugh Factory is launching a new "STAND UP TO VIOLENCE!"
  • "We wanted to do something to touch the hearts and minds of millions of youth throughout the country," said Laugh Factory founder and owner Jamie Masada.
  • And our Chicago club has had the experience of a young woman rushing the stage and trying to hurt the comedian before being subdued by Laugh Factory security.
  • The Laugh Factory 8001 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046 www.laughfactory.com
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Recent Halunen Law lawsuit challenges entrenched discriminatory, retaliatory behavior at Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training office

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Monday, May 23, 2022

POST is the regulatory agency in charge of establishing law enforcement licensing and training requirements and setting standards for law enforcement agencies and officers throughout the state.

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  • POST is the regulatory agency in charge of establishing law enforcement licensing and training requirements and setting standards for law enforcement agencies and officers throughout the state.
  • Suggs was the only black employee for much of her tenure at POST.
  • About Halunen Law: With offices in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Phoenix, Halunen Law offers experienced legal representation to employees and whistleblowers nationwide.
  • Halunen Law has achieved a reputation as a fearless, tenacious, and successful plaintiffs' law firm, with a laser focus on achieving justice and meaningful results for its clients.

UNCF Savannah Mayor’s Luncheon Launches the Resurgence of UNCF in Savannah and the Coastal Region

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

SAVANNAH, G.A,, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hosted by the Honorable Van Johnson, mayor of Savannah, the enthusiastic crowd of 250 guests attended the UNCF Savannah Mayors Luncheon on May 11 on the campus of Savannah State University.

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  • SAVANNAH, G.A,, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hosted by the Honorable Van Johnson, mayor of Savannah, the enthusiastic crowd of 250 guests attended the UNCF Savannah Mayors Luncheon on May 11 on the campus of Savannah State University.
  • Mayor Johnson, an HBCU alum of Savannah State University, spoke on the subject, If Black Lives Matter, HBCUs Must Matter.
  • The UNCF Savannah Leadership Council was integral to the success of the luncheon and included business, faith and civic leaders from the community.
  • UNCF plans to make this an annual event with a greater focus on scholarships for Savannah residents and Savannah State University.

Monique Melton's Black Liberation Challenge Asks Every Corporation to Honor Juneteenth With a Commitment to Anti-Racism

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Monday, May 16, 2022

I began to redirect the conversation on Black Liberation," Monique Melton , Anti-Racism Educator and Founder of the Shine Bright School, says.

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  • I began to redirect the conversation on Black Liberation," Monique Melton , Anti-Racism Educator and Founder of the Shine Bright School, says.
  • "Black Liberation is a daily pursuit that requires an ongoing commitment to anti-racism."
  • Monique and her team crafted a Black Liberation Course and Black Liberation Shine Class , focusing on building a daily practice of anti-racism that has attracted Fortune 500 corporations across the United States.
  • The 2nd Annual Juneteenth Black Liberation Challenge calls for every corporation to take the pledge to commit to Black Liberation.

Surge of Momentum in Bipartisan Effort for Sugar Industry Reform

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

STUART, Fla., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VoteWater, a Florida-based group with a mission to fight political corruption and defend the public's right to clean water, today announced the launch of the No Big Sugar Campaign (www.nobigsugar.com), a landmark effort to end the influence of Big Sugar money in politics and free elected leaders to act in the best interest of their communities.

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  • The vehicle for advancing this goal is an open letter and pledge to reject political contributions, direct and indirect, from Big Sugar.
  • So we charge ahead, knowing the industry will fight to keep the system rigged, but also knowing real reform is possible."
  • But American politics has changed in ways that open new paths to sugar policy reform.
  • "The sugar industry does not have the right to demand Florida's environment kneel to their wishes," said Republican US Representative Brian Mast.

Namely Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2022

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Namely, the leading HR platform for mid-sized companies, has been named to Inc. magazines annual Best Workplaces list.

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  • NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Namely, the leading HR platform for mid-sized companies, has been named to Inc. magazines annual Best Workplaces list.
  • From the benefits offered to opportunities for professional development, Namely encourages employees throughout their journey with access to resources and support along the way.
  • Namely CEO Larry Dunivan commented, Over the last few years, Namely, like most businesses, was forced to reconsider how we approach the workplace.
  • Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States.

National Portrait Gallery Announces Winners of the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition and Opening of "The Outwin 2022: American Portraiture Today"

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Friday, April 29, 2022

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has announced artist Alison Elizabeth Taylor as the first-prize winner of the sixth national Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has announced artist Alison Elizabeth Taylor as the first-prize winner of the sixth national Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition.
  • Jurors for the 2022 Competition were Kathleen Ash-Milby, Catherine Opie, Ebony G. Patterson, and John Yau, and Portrait Gallery curators Caragol, Urea and Dorothy Moss.
  • The competition and exhibition are made possible by the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition Endowment, which was established by Virginia Outwin Boochever, a longtime docent at the National Portrait Gallery.
  • For more information on the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, visit npg.si.edu .

Black Lives Matter - Canada, Black Inmates and Friends Association, Keep6ix and the Toronto Black Farmers and Growers Collective launch 'Earthseed,' a new garden program for formerly incarcerated Black people

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

TORONTO, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ - Created in collaboration with the Black Inmates and Friends Association, Toronto Black Farmers and Growers Collective, and Keep6ix, Black Lives Matter - Canada has established a re-entry support program at Wildseed Centre for Art and Activism.

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  • TORONTO, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ - Created in collaboration with the Black Inmates and Friends Association, Toronto Black Farmers and Growers Collective, and Keep6ix, Black Lives Matter - Canada has established a re-entry support program at Wildseed Centre for Art and Activism.
  • Launching on March 28, 2022, Earthseed Community Garden Program builds on established programming led by Toronto Black Farmers and Keep6ix.
  • An abolitionist experiment, the program is grounded in commitments to Black food justice, equitable employment, community support, political education, and self-expression through art.
  • Black Lives Matter - Canada is a national network that resources and supports grassroots Black liberation efforts from coast to coast to coast.

Explore the Value of Allyship with Author and Actor Duoa Muoa in His New Picture Book Today Is Different

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Today Is Different provides the perfect opportunity to begin a conversation with young readers about allyship and unity with Black Lives Matter.

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  • Today Is Different provides the perfect opportunity to begin a conversation with young readers about allyship and unity with Black Lives Matter.
  • Bao Phi, author of A Different Pond
    With simple yet poignant prose, Today Is Different fosters compassion and connection among young readers.
  • Today Is Different is his debut picture book.
  • We believe that all children should be able to find themselves in the pages of a book.