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Girls Inc. Celebrates 160 Years of Girls Leadership with Girls Inc. Together Hosted by Emmy Award Winner Tamron Hall

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星期一, 五月 13, 2024

NEW YORK, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On May 9, the longest-running girls' leadership organization, Girls Inc., hosted its first-ever network-wide fundraiser to celebrate its 160th anniversary. Founded in 1864, Girls Inc. currently serves 114,000 girls across the U.S. and Canada through 75 affiliates. The star-studded, virtual event was hosted by Emmy Award-winning television host Tamron Hall and featured appearances from Emmy Award Winner Quinta Brunson; Academy Award Winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph; television star Lucy Hale; Academy Award Winning actress Ariana DeBose; Actress, Host, Custom Car Builder Emelia Hartford, Television Host & Producer Kamie Crawford; Actress Anastacia McCleskey, currently starring in the Broadway musical SUFFS; Roslyn Giles, News Anchor, Columbus, GA; Stephanie Savage, Founder, Fake Empire; and many more.

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  • NEW YORK, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On May 9, the longest-running girls' leadership organization, Girls Inc., hosted its first-ever network-wide fundraiser to celebrate its 160th anniversary.
  • Founded in 1864, Girls Inc. currently serves 114,000 girls across the U.S. and Canada through 75 affiliates.
  • "Participating in Girls Inc.'s 160th anniversary celebration is a profound privilege that fills me with joy and optimism," said Tamron Hall, host of the Girls Inc.'s Anniversary event and host of the 'Tamron Hall' show.
  • A recording of the event is available at GirlsIncTogether.org where individuals can continue to contribute to the fundraiser until May 16.

For A Bright Future Foundation Announces New Sponsors and Host Lineup for its Spectacular Fundraiser on March 14th in New York City

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星期二, 三月 12, 2024

MIAMI, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future ("For A Bright Future," "FABF"), a nonprofit organization that supports the needs of underprivileged children, is excited to announce its list of additional sponsors and prestigious host lineup for its "Warmth of Giving" fundraising event, taking place on March 14th, 2024, in the heart of New York City. The fundraiser is benefitting the Foundation's scholarships and STEAM project-based programs.

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  • Davies Beller , For A Bright Future Board Member and Managing Director of Investment Banking at TD Cowen.
  • Tracey Shaw , For A Bright Future Event Chair, former WWE Executive, and current Co-founder and President of Digital Joy.
  • Hear a testimonial from Daniela Palacios, a For A Bright Future scholar who has recently authored her first book.
  • To become a sponsor of the For A Bright Future fundraising event, or to inquire about tickets, please email [email protected] .

iHeartMedia and Global Sign Multi-Year Podcast Partnership Deal in the UK, Ireland and USA

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星期三, 十一月 15, 2023

Global, the UK’s largest Radio and Outdoor media company, has signed an exclusive platform distribution and ad sales deal with iHeartMedia, the No.

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  • Global, the UK’s largest Radio and Outdoor media company, has signed an exclusive platform distribution and ad sales deal with iHeartMedia, the No.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115741261/en/
    Under the exclusive deal, Global and iHeartMedia will license, distribute and represent each other’s chart-topping Podcast portfolios.
  • 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac , will be available on Global Player and via DAX, Global’s market leading digital advertising exchange.
  • It connects advertisers to over 130 million listeners by inserting targeted advertising into their favourite radio, music and podcasts across the UK, Europe, the USA and Canada.

North Texas Food Bank Honors Outstanding Supporters and Volunteers

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星期五, 十月 20, 2023

Dallas, TX, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) recognized top supporters and volunteers at its annual Golden Fork Awards ceremony.

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  • Dallas, TX, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) recognized top supporters and volunteers at its annual Golden Fork Awards ceremony.
  • “The North Texas Food Bank is fortunate to have such rich community support in our mission of closing the hunger gap in North Texas.
  • The Jan Pruitt Legacy Award is given to a Food Bank employee or an employee of one of our partner agencies and it honors NTFB’s late CEO Jan Pruitt, who led the North Texas Food Bank for 20 years.
  • The award was presented to Dr. Valerie Hawthorne, who served as Director of Government Relations of the North Texas Food Bank for seven years.

The Highest Grossing Film of 2023 Worldwide BARBIE

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星期二, 九月 5, 2023

BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Take a trip to Barbie Land when "Barbie, the box office smash hit and global phenomenon, arrives for purchase and rental Digitally at home on September 12. From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig ("Little Women," "Lady Bird"), "Barbie," stars Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie ("Bombshell," "I, Tonya") and Ryan Gosling ("La La Land," "Half Nelson") as Barbie and Ken. Gerwig directed "Barbie" from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach ("Marriage Story," "The Squid and the Whale"), based on Barbie by Mattel. 

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  • From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig ("Little Women," "Lady Bird"), "Barbie," stars Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie ("Bombshell," "I, Tonya") and Ryan Gosling ("La La Land," "Half Nelson") as Barbie and Ken.
  • Gerwig directed "Barbie" from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach ("Marriage Story," "The Squid and the Whale"), based on Barbie by Mattel.
  • "Barbie" has taken the box office by storm, earning more than $1.38 billion worldwide to become the highest grossing film in Warner Bros.' 100-year history; the highest grossing film ever from a female filmmaker at the domestic box office; and is the largest worldwide film release of 2023.
  • To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place.

FOURTH NATIONAL CROWN DAY EXTENDS CELEBRATION TO COMMEMORATE THE INAUGURAL SIGNING OF THE CROWN ACT ON JULY 3

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星期五, 六月 23, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National CROWN Day, presented by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, is back and expanded to a two-week celebration to commemorate the inaugural signing of the first CROWN Act (July 3, 2019) to "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair." This year's celebrations mark the fourth CROWN Day, and will kick-off during the 2023 BET Awards, followed by several signature events during the ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, LA.

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  • The hallmark event of National CROWN Day is the annual CROWN Awards on Sunday, July 2.
  • 2023 National CROWN Day celebrations include:
    June 12 – Beloved children's YouTube series Gracie's Corner releases special "Gracie's CROWN" episode , spotlighting the importance of loving and celebrating your hair.
  • July 3 - National CROWN Day – Black Hair Independence Day will kick-off with a "CROWNs & Conversations" breakfast celebration in New Orleans, LA.
  • Visit Dove.com/CROWN to learn more about the CROWN movement and be sure to tag #CROWNProud on all CROWN Day celebration posts.

Melmark New England Celebrates Twenty-Five Years of Mission First Moments Serving Individuals with Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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星期四, 六月 1, 2023

Leading the evening's ceremonies, nearly 300 guests also enjoyed co-emcees Cindy Fitzgibbon of WCVB StormTeam 5 and Kendra Petrone, MAGIC 106.7's morning co-host.

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  • Leading the evening's ceremonies, nearly 300 guests also enjoyed co-emcees Cindy Fitzgibbon of WCVB StormTeam 5 and Kendra Petrone, MAGIC 106.7's morning co-host.
  • Thomas Crofcheck, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, shared his thoughts on the state of employee wages.
  • Crofcheck said "Human services organizations rely on direct support professionals who are predominantly women, people of color, and immigrants.
  • Despite the fact that some public funding agencies do not support annual DSP wage increases, Rita did it anyway.

BLACK ENTERPRISE Unveils Distinguished List of 40 Under 40 Honorees

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星期一, 十月 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BLACK ENTERPRISE, the No. 1 Black digital media brand with 10 million unique visitors per month, announced its second annual list of 40 Under 40 honorees, highlighting an illustrious group of young Black leaders in tech, business, arts and entertainment, finance, media, fashion and beauty, social impact, and sports.

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  • 1 Black digital media brand with 10 million unique visitors per month,announced its second annual list of 40 Under 40 honorees, highlighting an illustrious group of young Black leaders in tech, business, arts and entertainment, finance, media, fashion and beauty, social impact, and sports.
  • The honorees were selected through an internal editorial process based on merit, demonstrated leadership, and notable achievements in their fields.
  • "We are excited to celebrate the 40 Under 40 honorees for their outstanding achievements," said Earl "Butch" Graves Jr., CEO of BLACK ENTERPRISE.
  • "Driven by purpose and passion, the BE 40 Under 40 honorees are using innovation and creativity to find solutions, build a better future, and bring inspiration in the darkest times.

We Care for Kids Week to Highlight Link Between Early Childhood Education and Nebraska’s Success

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星期一, 九月 26, 2022

State and community-based organizations will join together this week to celebrate the first We Care for Kids Week in Nebraska.

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  • State and community-based organizations will join together this week to celebrate the first We Care for Kids Week in Nebraska.
  • When Nebraska families have access to quality early childhood education, Nebraskas children, communities, and economy thrive.
  • The site also provides materials in English and Spanish that can be used to promote We Care for Kids Week.
  • We Care for Kids works to ensure that all Nebraska families have access to quality early childhood education for their children.

Susan G. Komen® San Francisco MORE THAN PINK Walk Raises Money to Support Breast Cancer Research and Financial Assistance

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星期二, 九月 13, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen , the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk in San Francisco to raise critical funds that support breast cancer research and breast cancer patients who are in need of financial assistance.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen , the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk in San Francisco to raise critical funds that support breast cancer research and breast cancer patients who are in need of financial assistance.
  • The San Francisco Walk will be held on Sunday, October 2, at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens.
  • Funds raised will support breast cancer research and patients in need of services like the Komen Financial Assistance Program," said Jenifer Weiss, State Executive Director of Northern CA Susan G. Komen.
  • "Our goal is to raise $250,000 this year to support funding new research studies for breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer.