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New York UNCF 80th Anniversary “A Mind Is…”® Gala Raises Nearly $950,000 for HBCUs and Students

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星期二, 四月 2, 2024
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New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.

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  • New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.
  • Nearly $950,000 was raised to support UNCF’s important work to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and help advance educational opportunities to ensure that more deserving, talented students reach their fullest potential.
  • “As UNCF celebrates its 80 years of success, we continue fueling HBCUs with vital resources to educate generations of African American and other minority students,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF.
  • To donate or learn more about UNCF and its initiatives, please visit UNCF.org/NewYork .

Dr. Ivory A. Toldson Appointed as Chief of Research for Concentric Educational Solutions

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星期三, 二月 28, 2024
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Educational Solutions (Concentric), the leading student support services provider partnering with school districts to tackle barriers to student success including chronic absenteeism, a sense of belonging, and unfinished learning, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Ivory A. Toldson as its new Chief of Research. Dr. Toldson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, further solidifying the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality research-driven solutions to schools nationwide.

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  • Dr. Toldson is a renowned researcher in education, with a proven track record of conducting impactful research and advancing educational equity initiatives.
  • Prior to joining Concentric, Dr. Toldson was the national director of Education Innovation and Research for the NAACP.
  • Commenting on Dr. Toldson's appointment, Dr. David Heiber, founder and CEO of Concentric Educational Solutions, stated, "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ivory Toldson to our team.
  • Dr. Toldson expressed his enthusiasm for joining Concentric Educational Solutions, saying, "I'm thrilled to join the Concentric team to elevate the status quo in education.

Racquel Oden Appointed TMCF Board Chair

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星期四, 十月 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s bi-annual Board of Directors meeting on September 23rd, Racquel Oden, head of wealth and personal banking for HSBC Bank U.S.A., was appointed Board Chair-Elect.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s bi-annual Board of Directors meeting on September 23rd, Racquel Oden, head of wealth and personal banking for HSBC Bank U.S.A., was appointed Board Chair-Elect.
  • “As a member of the TMCF board for the past 16 years and an HBCU alum, I've experienced first-hand the pivotal role we play in nurturing future leaders & providing access,” Oden said.
  • In addition to serving as TMCF's board chair, Oden serves on the Boards of Directors for the Apollo Theater, New York City's Prep for Prep, and The New York City Police Foundation and on the National Board of Directors.
  • Oden lives with her husband and daughter in Long Island, New York.

Essency EXR, the Revolutionary On-Demand Tank Water Heater Designed for Maximum Homeowner Enjoyment, Continues to Rollout Nationally

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星期三, 七月 5, 2023
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HOUSTON, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Essency, a leading provider of innovative home hot water solutions, is thrilled to announce the continuing national rollout of the Essency EXR water heater, designed to bring long-lasting hot water happiness to American homeowners.

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  • HOUSTON, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Essency, a leading provider of innovative home hot water solutions, is thrilled to announce the continuing national rollout of the Essency EXR water heater, designed to bring long-lasting hot water happiness to American homeowners.
  • The Essency EXR takes the home water heating industry to the next level as a revolutionary on-demand tank water heater.
  • The Essency EXR is not just an ordinary water heater; it is the world's first on-demand tank water heater.
  • The Essency EXR achieves just that, with an impressive 80-gallon first-hour rating, ensuring enough hot water for nine consecutive showers."

Viral Sensation, Baby Foot, Receives Prestigious BELLA Magazine's 2023 Beauty Award

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星期二, 五月 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The transformational at-home foot peel, Baby Foot, was recognized for its outstanding excellence at the BELLA Magazine 2023 Beauty Awards. Each year, BELLA's event spotlights luminaries in the world of wellness, beauty and skincare. During the Manhattan ceremony, Baby Foot emerged as a standout, impressing a panel of cutting-edge editorial experts who evaluated nominees based on strict criteria such as brand innovation and product formulations.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The transformational at-home foot peel, Baby Foot , was recognized for its outstanding excellence at the BELLA Magazine 2023 Beauty Awards.
  • During the Manhattan ceremony, Baby Foot emerged as a standout, impressing a panel of cutting-edge editorial experts who evaluated nominees based on strict criteria such as brand innovation and product formulations.
  • Vera Gibbons, CEO and founder of Baby Foot, expressed her delight at being selected as a winner amidst such high-profile competition.
  • With a rapidly growing fan base of over 30,000 positive reviews on Amazon , Baby Foot has earned its cult-favorite status.

UNCF’s Star-Studded New York “A Mind Is…”® Gala Raises more than $700,000 for HBCUs and Students to Achieve Degree Completion

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星期四, 三月 30, 2023
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The event raised more than $700,000 was support UNCF’s important work to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and advance educational and career opportunities for young people of color.

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  • The event raised more than $700,000 was support UNCF’s important work to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and advance educational and career opportunities for young people of color.
  • “HBCUs are major engines of Black social and economic mobility and the prosperity of state and local communities,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF.
  • “The support of events like the ‘A Mind Is…’ Gala from cities like New York ensure that more talented, deserving students can get to and through college.
  • To support or learn more about UNCF and its initiatives, please visit UNCF.org/NewYork .

INDUSTRY VETERAN AND FORMER PRESIDENT OF TYLER PERRY STUDIOS MICHELLE SNEED LAUNCHES ALL-WOMEN LED CONTENT STUDIO A FEW GOOD WOMEN PRODUCTIONS

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星期二, 三月 14, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, industry veteran and former president of Tyler Perry Studios Michelle Sneed, announces the launch of A Few Good Women Productions.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, industry veteran and former president of Tyler Perry Studios Michelle Sneed, announces the launch of A Few Good Women Productions.
  • Led by an all-women team, A Few Good Women Productions is a first-of-its kind model with the ability to green light and maintain project autonomy through every phase of acquisition, development, financing, production, licensing and distribution.
  • Founder and CEO Michelle Sneed is a seasoned industry executive with over 17 years of experience in television and film production.
  • As the first woman president of Tyler Perry Studios, Sneed oversaw production for all film, television and new media projects.

From Theater To Audio-Visual Talents, It's Showtime For CTI Honoree Rachel Harris

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"My showtime mentality is one of the things that makes the way I work unique," she explains.

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  • "My showtime mentality is one of the things that makes the way I work unique," she explains.
  • "If you call me up and say, 'I want to do this show tomorrow,' I'll do it.
  • A theater arts major at Rutgers University, Harris worked for a variety of theatrical organizations, including the Apollo Theater, El Museo del Barrio, and MIST Harlem.
  • Despite the excitement and learning involved in such work, Harris was finding it "a difficult life to build a life in.

Inspired Spine and IS Life are taking the next steps to educate the public through the Podcasts series "Essence of" available on youtube

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星期二, 十二月 20, 2022
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Topics include, Medicine, Science, History and Life, each week with a different focus.

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  • Topics include, Medicine, Science, History and Life, each week with a different focus.
  • The primary goal for this podcast is to educate the public and provide an additional view on medicine for future medical professionals.
  • IS LIfe is an educational Minneapolis based social media group aiming to educate the public about spine related health issues.
  • If you have questions or would like to learn more about Inspired Spine, please visit inspiredspine.com or call 952-405-6714.

Homeowners Can Depend on Essency's Breakthrough Residential Water Heaters for Decades of Reliably Hot Water for Every Purpose

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星期一, 十一月 7, 2022
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Now there's a more durable and versatilemainstream option for home hot watersystems a "new and innovative option," emerging from the engineering minds at Essency Water Heaters.

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  • Now there's a more durable and versatilemainstream option for home hot watersystems a "new and innovative option," emerging from the engineering minds at Essency Water Heaters.
  • This breakthrough in home hot water systems, powered by the EXR water heater, is built to last while delivering the most reliable supply of hot water in the residential water heating industry!
  • Tankless and heat-pump-style water heaters can be impractical for many homeowners to install and can't alwayskeep pace with hot water demand in larger households.
  • Essency Water Heaters U.S./North America operations are located at 27351 Spectrum Way, Oak Ridge N., Texas 77385-2101 office telephone number is 888-229-6285.