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ComEd, HIRE360 Celebrate First Graduating Class of New EV Pre-Apprenticeship Program

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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ComEd and HIRE360 today joined members of the community to recognize the first class of graduates of the Take Charge: Pre-Apprenticeship program , a first-of-its-kind program to prepare local residents for careers supporting the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) industry in Illinois.

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  • ComEd and HIRE360 today joined members of the community to recognize the first class of graduates of the Take Charge: Pre-Apprenticeship program , a first-of-its-kind program to prepare local residents for careers supporting the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) industry in Illinois.
  • A diverse class of 17 graduates from across the Chicagoland area has completed the 8-week training program, preparing them to meet entry-level trades roles at ComEd and at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134.
  • The new program is part of ComEd's plan to grow the workforce to meet evolving demands facing the grid, with EV adoption quickly accelerating in Illinois.
  • Today, there are 80,000 registered statewide, and 70,000 registered in ComEd’s service territory alone, up from just over 19,000 statewide in 2019.

Presenting 'The Gondola Gallery by Epic': Outdoor Art and Film Series Celebrates Diversity in Ski and Snowboard Culture

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epic for Everyone will come to life in a new way this winter with the launch of The Gondola Gallery by Epic: an outdoor art installation and film series that celebrates the unique backgrounds of skiers and snowboarders. To mark the start of the 2023/24 winter season, Vail Resorts commissioned visual artists, Lamont Joseph White, Jim Harris, Levi Nelson, and Chief Janice George and Buddy Joseph, to create original artwork that wraps four total gondola cabins across Park City Mountain in Utah, Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont, and Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, respectively.

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  • An engaging film series spotlighting each artist's personal journey and artwork from concept to creation is now streaming on epicpass.com/gondolagallery .
  • The next art installation and film series at Whistler Blackcomb will be released in the spring of next year.
  • With each visit, he saw a blank canvas that inspired him to dedicate his art to amplifying representation and inclusion in ski and outdoor spaces.
  • Images of the final artwork and the film series at Whistler Blackcomb will be released in the spring of 2024.

Mentoring Mentors Nonprofit Seeks Funding and Partnership to Support its Intergenerational Near-to-Peer Model

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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Mentoring Mentors was founded in 2014 by Alphonso Mayo, who was the first in his family to graduate from college.

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  • Mentoring Mentors was founded in 2014 by Alphonso Mayo, who was the first in his family to graduate from college.
  • After her passing, Mayo honored this promise and went back to graduate and soon began his mentoring journey by coaching football.
  • According to Mayo, being able to gain additional funding will help Mentoring Mentors continue and expand its operations beyond the Baltimore Metro Area.
  • Moving forward, Mentoring Mentors also wants to demonstrate nationally its strategy to improve the lives of young people across America through the near-to-peer model.

Harlem Globetrotters + Microsoft = The Harlem CODEtrotters; The STEM tech Coding Curriculum Launches Today With Focus on Black and Brown Youth Communities

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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With a commitment in advancing excellence in tech education and empowering Black and Brown youth communities, Microsoft and the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters today unveil The Harlem CODEtrotters , it was announced today by Keith Dawkins, President, Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios and Darrell Booker, Microsoft , Corporate Affairs Specialist.

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  • With a commitment in advancing excellence in tech education and empowering Black and Brown youth communities, Microsoft and the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters today unveil The Harlem CODEtrotters , it was announced today by Keith Dawkins, President, Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios and Darrell Booker, Microsoft , Corporate Affairs Specialist.
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    Child gets a special first-look preview of the new 'Harlem CODEtrotters' game at event in NYC- Microsoft Garage.
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    The Harlem CODEtrotters is a coding curriculum and web-based accessible platform.
  • The microsite will introduce basketball-themed programming fused with cutting-edge technology, including coding fundamentals, AI skilling; serving as an engaging curriculum tool inspired by the Harlem Globetrotters' brand.

TV One Networks Announces New and Returning Slate of Original Programming in Celebration of the Networks' Milestone 20th Anniversary

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TV One Networks has announced its comprehensive slate of programming across linear and digital networks at the 2024 virtual Upfront presentation. The presentation was led by Michelle Rice, President, TV One and CLEO TV, Julia VanTuyl, SVP, Ad Sales and Marketing and Austyn Biggers, SVP, Original Programming and Production.

Key Points: 
  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TV One Networks has announced its comprehensive slate of programming across linear and digital networks at the 2024 virtual Upfront presentation.
  • The presentation was led by Michelle Rice, President, TV One and CLEO TV, Julia VanTuyl, SVP, Ad Sales and Marketing and Austyn Biggers, SVP, Original Programming and Production.
  • For 20 years, TV One Networks has been an industry leader in the space of representing Black and Brown culture with its portfolio of nostalgic and original programming.
  • The award-winning slate includes URBAN ONE HONORS, UNSUNG, UNCENSORED, and more classics that exemplify Black excellence.

Black Girl Ventures Foundation and Partners JCPenney and Rare Beauty Brands Bring Opportunity and Capital to Black and Brown Women in the Beauty Industry

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Today, Black Girl Ventures Foundation (BGV), Rare Beauty Brands (owners of Patchology and Dr. Dana Nails), and JCPenney announced the finalists of the 2023 National Beauty Pitch Competition .

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  • Today, Black Girl Ventures Foundation (BGV), Rare Beauty Brands (owners of Patchology and Dr. Dana Nails), and JCPenney announced the finalists of the 2023 National Beauty Pitch Competition .
  • The contest, founded in 2020 by BGV and Rare Beauty Brands, invites Black and Brown women-identifying founders in the beauty industry to compete for a grand prize that includes a $10,000 grant, retail distribution, mentorship with key executives at Rare Beauty Brands, additional capital from crowdfunding, and more.
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    "We are excited about the 2023 National Beauty Pitch Competition — a remarkable opportunity for Black and Brown woman founders in the beauty industry.
  • This journey promises invaluable resources, mentorship, and funding avenues to accelerate the growth of beauty startups,” said Bee Law, BGV Pitch Program Manager.

Surge Academy Welcomes New 2024 Philadelphia Cohort

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philadelphia Surge Academy is thrilled to announce a powerful new collective of 15 brilliant educational leaders beginning their Surge Fellowship journey this month as they set out to accelerate their leadership and personal growth to become influential change agents in their communities.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philadelphia Surge Academy is thrilled to announce a powerful new collective of 15 brilliant educational leaders beginning their Surge Fellowship journey this month as they set out to accelerate their leadership and personal growth to become influential change agents in their communities.
  • Philadelphia is fertile ground for cultivating a community of leaders committed to the work of equity and excellence for Black and Brown children.
  • I am elated to be engaging our second cohort in the journey toward transformational leadership.
  • Meet the 2024 Philadelphia Surge Academy Cohort!

THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, is pleased to announce the election of five exceptional individuals to its Board of Directors: Danielle Brown, SVP, Data Enablement and Category Strategy, Disney Advertising; Latraviette D. Smith-Wilson, EVP & Chief Marketing & Equity Officer, Horizon Media; Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediacom; Fuquan Collins, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Turner Construction; and Elizabeth Acevedo, The New York Times Best Selling Author.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome our new board members to the BroSis family," said Khary Lazarre-White, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Brotherhood Sister Sol.
  • "We welcome all of these amazing leaders to our Board with open arms," said Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay, Co-Chair of BroSis' Board of Directors and CEO of MediaCo.
  • The organization's board members have played a pivotal role in the work of BroSis – helping youth to navigate challenges, celebrate their identities, and unlock their full potential.
  • "I'm excited to join BroSis' Board of Directors and contribute my passion for creativity and media," said Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediaCom.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP CREATES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS WITH HBCU MEDICAL SCHOOLS

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, through its Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC), is working to widen the pipeline of Black medical practitioners through support to the HBCU medical schools at Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, through its Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC), is working to widen the pipeline of Black medical practitioners through support to the HBCU medical schools at Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
  • Donations will provide over 50 students with scholarships across the four medical campuses that will be granted this year.
  • By investing in HBCU Medical Schools, TFMC helps to ensure the cultural competency and literacy needed to improve patient access, care, and outcomes.
  • The Universal Music Group Medical Scholarship will help ease the financial burden for deserving students."

Black-Owned Strategic Insights Company A--B Acquires Research Firm Avalanche Insights

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A—B, the Black-owned, full-service strategic insights company helping brands, leaders, and progressive causes build and design successful campaigns, today announced its acquisition of Avalanche Insights, a polling and civic research firm which specializes in innovative research methods that deliver sharp, nuanced insights with speed and scale. The acquisition by A—B — the award-winning firm which has developed campaigns for film studio A24, leading civil rights organization Legal Defense Fund, progressive political group Working Families Party, and social justice philanthropic organization Ford Foundation — will expand its capabilities by offering an even more powerful research and data engine to provide clients with a competitive edge to reach people of color in today's fast-paced market and evolving political landscape.

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  • A—B has acquired Avalanche to fill this gap and bring the next level of precision and innovation to multicultural marketing.
  • "At Avalanche, our goal has always been to build power by using the strength of research to drive campaigns to victory.
  • Inside A—B, Avalanche will now be able to offer more comprehensive services to help transformational leaders better understand people," said Tovah Paglaro , Cofounder of Avalanche Insights.
  • Avalanche Insights will join the current A—B research team, led by Head of Research Sian Lewis , a seasoned data scientist with expertise in building research-backed narrative strategies.