African Americans

UNCG Receives Historic $5 Million Grant to Launch Paid Internship Program for Humanities Students

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星期三, 四月 17, 2024
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Program will create 650 paid internships at 130 local nonprofits

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  • Greensboro, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2024) - The College of Arts & Sciences at UNC Greensboro has been awarded a $5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to implement a five-year paid internship and educational program for humanities students called "Humanities at Work."
  • The backbone of this program is the transformative value of paid internships, which will impact 650 students and 130 local nonprofits over five years.
  • "This program will help students more fully imagine and speak to their unique contributions as they hone their skills through hands-on internship placements."
  • Over one academic year, students will work in small groups on paid internship experiences with local community partners.

Green Box Unveils Dynamic Lineup for 16th Annual Arts Festival

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
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Green Mountain Falls, CO, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Box is thrilled to announce the much anticipated 16th Annual Green Box Arts Festival, scheduled to take place from July 1 to July 14, 2024, in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado.

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  • Green Mountain Falls, CO, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Box is thrilled to announce the much anticipated 16th Annual Green Box Arts Festival, scheduled to take place from July 1 to July 14, 2024, in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado.
  • "The 16th Annual Green Box Arts Festival promises to be our most diverse and exhilarating yet,” says Scott RC Levy, Executive Director of Green Box.
  • Embrace health and well-being at this year's Green Box Arts Festival, where offerings catering to mind, body, and spirit have been expanded.
  • The Green Box Arts Festival Box Office opens in-person and online on Wednesday, May 15th.

AUA, ASCO, SUO Release Amendment to Non-Metastatic Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Guideline

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
Society, African Americans, American Urological Association, Partnership, Guideline, ASCO, Therapy, Patient, NMIBC, AUA, Diagnosis, E pluribus unum, Bladder cancer, SUO, Medical device

There are over 83,000 new cases of bladder cancer and nearly 17,000 bladder cancer deaths estimated for 2024 in the U.S. Up to 50% or more of patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) can progress to invasive disease.

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  • There are over 83,000 new cases of bladder cancer and nearly 17,000 bladder cancer deaths estimated for 2024 in the U.S. Up to 50% or more of patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) can progress to invasive disease.
  • While rates of bladder cancer are higher in Caucasians than other ethnicities, disease-specific survival is worse overall for African Americans.
  • “The landscape for the management of muscle-invasive bladder cancer continues to change with the advent of new therapies, techniques, and adjuvant care,” said Dr. Jeffrey M. Holzbeierlein, former SUO president and chair for the guideline amendment.
  • “This amendment to the previous muscle invasive bladder cancer guidelines will help clinicians appropriately manage these complex patients.”
    Text supporting statements on neoadjuvant/adjuvant chemotherapy, pelvic lymphadenectomy, and multi-modal bladder preserving therapy was updated to include newly available data and updated discussion.

UNCF Celebrates 80 Years of Empowering Students and Transforming Lives

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
Education, R&B, Dream, Class, Tuskegee University, Star, UNCF, Optimism, African Americans, Howard University, Student, K-12, Management

UNCF New York Scholar Kiara Nicole Brown, a graduate of Howard University, Class of 2023, will serve as the bell ringer.

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  • UNCF New York Scholar Kiara Nicole Brown, a graduate of Howard University, Class of 2023, will serve as the bell ringer.
  • Throughout its eight-decade history, UNCF has played a pivotal role in helping thousands of students achieve their dreams of obtaining a college degree.
  • By providing scholarships, internships and fellowships, UNCF has empowered students to overcome financial barriers and pursue their educational aspirations.
  • As UNCF celebrates 80 years of empowering students and transforming lives, it reaffirms its mission to build a robust pipeline of diverse, talented and well-prepared graduates who contribute to the economic and social fabric of our nation.

Coherent Announces Support of DEI-Related Educational Initiatives Through HBCU/MIS and the Optica Foundation

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
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Optica’s renowned publications, meetings, online resources, and in-person activities fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications, and accelerate scientific, technical, and educational achievement.

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  • Optica’s renowned publications, meetings, online resources, and in-person activities fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications, and accelerate scientific, technical, and educational achievement.
  • Additionally, the Optica Foundation focuses on the next generation of innovators and technologists to cultivate a diverse workforce able to address global challenges.
  • Coherent’s support will enable the Optica Foundation to increase the individual scholarship awards from $7,500 to $10,000 and extend the financial foundation for continued scholarships into the next decade.
  • “Coherent’s donation to our Amplify Scholarship reflects a mutual commitment to inclusion and excellence in photonics with the Optica Foundation,” said Eric Mazur, Optica Foundation Chair, Harvard University.

New Small Business Applications Soar to Over 17 Million Under Biden-Harris Administration

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
African Americans, Small business, Entrepreneurship, COVID, SBA, Investment, Hope, Woman, Human, Inflation

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, released a statement in response to new data showing that an unprecedented 17 million new business applications have been filed under the Biden-Harris Administration.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, released a statement in response to new data showing that an unprecedented 17 million new business applications have been filed under the Biden-Harris Administration.
  • “President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda has ignited a historic Small Business Boom, as more Americans than ever seek to start a business,” said SBA Administrator Guzman.
  • As the President has said, every time someone starts a new small business, it is an act of hope and confidence in our economy.
  • Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, there have been over 17 million new business applications — already the highest recorded under any presidential term.

Lori Ann LaRocco’s “Embracing Your Past to Empower Your Future” Honored by Literary Titan Book Award for Excellence

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “ Embracing Your Past to Empower Your Future ,” by Lori Ann LaRocco and daughter Abby Wallace, has been honored with the prestigious Gold Award at the Literary Titan Book Awards.

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  • NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “ Embracing Your Past to Empower Your Future ,” by Lori Ann LaRocco and daughter Abby Wallace, has been honored with the prestigious Gold Award at the Literary Titan Book Awards.
  • The Literary Titan Gold Book Award is bestowed upon books that exemplify exceptional standards in the presentation of original content, recognizing the meticulous development of unique characters or subjects presented in an authentically engaging context.
  • “The Gold award is yet another amazing development in the journey that Abby and I have taken with this book alongside these amazing families,” said Lori Ann LaRocco.
  • “Embracing Your Past to Empower Your Future takes readers on a journey into the unvarnished truth of our American history.

LENSRXLAB Secures $830,000 to Develop Two B2B Healthcare Delivery Platforms and Advanced Lens Technology for Diabetics

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
Medical Supplies, Hospitals, Diabetes, Health Technology, Professional Services, Health Insurance, Small Business, General Health, Health, Optical, Trident, Education, Radiation, LENS, American Samoa, Hospital, Woman, State, Government, SBA, Federal, United States Navy, Growth, African Americans, Patient, HEV, Cartoon, Quality of life, Humour, Veteran, UV, Pharmaceutical industry

Miles, US Navy Trident Nuclear Submarine Force Veteran and Dr. Chelise Firmin, Optometrist, has secured $830,000 in seed funding for the joint venture LENSRXLAB to develop two B2B Healthcare Delivery Platforms and a proprietary Advanced Lens Technology for Diabetics.

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  • Miles, US Navy Trident Nuclear Submarine Force Veteran and Dr. Chelise Firmin, Optometrist, has secured $830,000 in seed funding for the joint venture LENSRXLAB to develop two B2B Healthcare Delivery Platforms and a proprietary Advanced Lens Technology for Diabetics.
  • One new innovation by the duo is DiaVista, a proprietary advanced lens technology powered by Nirtech® with 7 lights with UV + IR protection to be offered through both LENSRXLAB B2B platforms and globally through strategic partners.
  • Additionally, we plan to introduce an advanced Computer Lens featuring blue light blocking technology to prevent eye strain from everyday digital devices.
  • Specializing in prescription safety, diabetic, and dress eyewear, our brands include two B2B Healthcare Delivery Platforms: the LENSRXLAB Supplemental Vision and Health Benefits Platform for Government and Corporate Worksites, and the LENSRXLAB Supplemental Vision Benefits Platform for Diabetics.

Residents, Community Officials Celebrate Aya Tower in East Point following $24 Million Redevelopment

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
Health, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Other Health, Construction & Property, General Health, Urban Planning, NAHT, UnitedHealth Group, Living Walls, Vecino, Health equity, Portrait, Housing, Partnership, Life, History, Female, Policy, LIHTC, UNH, EPHA, African Americans, Workforce, Multimedia, Beauty, Community

In addition to making safe and affordable housing available, several health and social services will be offered in adjacent buildings for Aya Tower residents and the full community.

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  • In addition to making safe and affordable housing available, several health and social services will be offered in adjacent buildings for Aya Tower residents and the full community.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240423780569/en/
    Residents, Community Officials Celebrate Aya Tower in East Point following $24 Million Redevelopment photo credit: Melissa East / Courtesy of Vecino Group
    Aya Tower, which had been vacant since 2004, experienced a $24 million redevelopment by national affordable and supportive housing developer the Vecino Group, and now includes 88 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments for families earning between $30,000 and $40,000 annually.
  • “This development is poised to be transformative for East Point,” said Wesley Brown, director of development, southeast for the Vecino Group.
  • Vecino and East Point Housing Authority are to be congratulated for restoring this much needed housing.

National Geographic Honors WW2 Soldiers of Color With Two New Specials

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星期三, 四月 17, 2024
Entertainment, Defense, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Military, National Geographic, P-39, Black, Courage, Production, Safety, World War II, Television, REAL, Freedom, Black Panther Party, New Yorker, Civil rights movement, Human rights movement, African Americans, Bomb, Film industry

Produced by October Films and Elba’s 22Summers, ERASED: WW2’S HEROES OF COLOR uncovers the long-lost legacies of soldiers of color during World War II.

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  • Produced by October Films and Elba’s 22Summers, ERASED: WW2’S HEROES OF COLOR uncovers the long-lost legacies of soldiers of color during World War II.
  • The series showcases the personal narratives of soldiers through their never-before-aired oral testimonies and journal writings, along with powerful accounts from their descendants — stories passed down through the generations.
  • These gripping and emotional testimonies transport viewers back in time to witness bravery unfold in WW2’s iconic theatres of war.
  • Melanie Sams is vice president of Production and Development for National Geographic.