African Americans

Kellogg's new Chef in Residency Fellowship to provide opportunity for Black chefs and spark the future of food

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星期一, 八月 9, 2021
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My mother has run a catering business for more than 20 years and I used to help her in the kitchen.

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  • My mother has run a catering business for more than 20 years and I used to help her in the kitchen.
  • I spent the bulk of the last decade working full-time as a pastry chef and trainer for Whole Foods.
  • I never knew what research and development was in the food industry or what it could be like.
  • I'm excited that our second Chef in Residency, Shanel DeWalt, joined our team earlier this month.

Black Enterprise To Present Town Hall Challenging Corporate America And Business Leaders To Take A Stand In Support Of Black Voting Rights

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星期一, 八月 9, 2021
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1 multimedia resource for African American entrepreneurs and business leaders, will present the latest installment of the BLACK ENTERPRISE Economic Equity & Racial Justice Town Hall Series : "Voter Suppression How Black Business Leaders Will Protect and Preserve Our Franchise" on Wednesday, August 11, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. EST.

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  • 1 multimedia resource for African American entrepreneurs and business leaders, will present the latest installment of the BLACK ENTERPRISE Economic Equity & Racial Justice Town Hall Series : "Voter Suppression How Black Business Leaders Will Protect and Preserve Our Franchise" on Wednesday, August 11, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. EST.
  • Panelists for the Voter Suppression Town Hall session include Black Economic Alliance Executive Director David Clunie; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation President/CEO Melanie Campbell; and Color of Change CEO Rashad Robinson.
  • "Voter Suppression How Black Business Leaders Will Protect and Preserve Our Franchise" is the latest of seven virtual roundtable sessions featuring top corporate executives, entrepreneurs, financial experts, and thought leaders.
  • For complimentary registration and a complete schedule of the BLACK ENTERPRISE Economic Equity & Racial Justice Town Hall Series, go to townhall.blackenterprise.com .

UNCF to host second National Virtual Walk for Education, supporting both HBCUs and Students

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星期一, 八月 9, 2021
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The UNCF National Virtual Walk for Education raises funds to support historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the students they serve through the help of individuals, corporations and other group donors.

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  • The UNCF National Virtual Walk for Education raises funds to support historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the students they serve through the help of individuals, corporations and other group donors.
  • We invite everyone to register and join our National Virtual Walk for Education to help ensure better futures for us all.
  • Current national sponsors of the UNCF National Virtual Walk for Education are Wellington Management, Bayer and Arch.
  • Learn more at UNCF.org or forcontinuousupdates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF.

As Pandemic Surges, National COVID-19 Network Launches New Mobile App To Put COVID-19 Information And Services in the Hands of Highly Impacted Minority Groups

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星期一, 八月 9, 2021
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The project is national in scope but is prioritizing areas of the country that have had the highest impact from COVID-19.

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  • The project is national in scope but is prioritizing areas of the country that have had the highest impact from COVID-19.
  • To learn more about the NCRN and COVID-19 resources near you, visit: covid-resources.org or download the app.
  • MSM faculty and alumni are noted for excellence in teaching, research, and public policy, as well as exceptional patient care.
  • To learn more about programs and donate today, please visit http://www.msm.edu or call 404-752-1500

Octavius - Masters of Buds Enters Southern California Retail Market with exclusive launch at Sweet Flower

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星期一, 八月 9, 2021
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PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Octavius - Masters of Buds an African American majority-owned lifestyle-improving cannabis brand based in Pasadena, CA, announces a major retail milestone with its expansion into Southern California with its exclusive launch at Sweet Flower's Los Angeles stores.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Octavius - Masters of Buds an African American majority-owned lifestyle-improving cannabis brand based in Pasadena, CA, announces a major retail milestone with its expansion into Southern California with its exclusive launch at Sweet Flower's Los Angeles stores.
  • - CL Washington, Octavius MOB Brand Manager
    The launch of Octavius - MOB is among one of many examples demonstrating Sweet Flower's commitment towards inclusivity.
  • Sweet Flower is an organization committed and dedicated to setting a new standard for modern cannabis retail that is inclusive, diverse, and approachable by all.
  • Sweet Flower has more premium locations and premium license wins than any other retailer in California.

National Kidney Foundation Partners with Alport Syndrome Foundation to expand First-Ever National Registry for Patients at All Stages of Kidney Disease

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星期一, 八月 9, 2021
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NKF and ASF will collaborate on the NKF Patient Network Alport Syndrome, a new sub-registry devoted to Alport syndrome patients within the NKF Patient Network , a registry for people with all stages of kidney disease.

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  • NKF and ASF will collaborate on the NKF Patient Network Alport Syndrome, a new sub-registry devoted to Alport syndrome patients within the NKF Patient Network , a registry for people with all stages of kidney disease.
  • The NKF Patient Network is the only kidney disease registry that has both patient-entered data combined with electronic health records (EHR).
  • Patients with all stages of kidney disease can register and add their important health information.
  • Alport syndrome is a rare kidney disease resulting from a defective collagen gene that is passed down in families from parents to children, although sometimes it can occur spontaneously.

Cortexyme Provides Business Update and Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

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星期一, 八月 9, 2021
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Cortexyme, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRTX), a company advancing a pivotal trial in Alzheimers disease with top-line data expected by mid-November 2021 and a growing pipeline of therapeutics for degenerative diseases, today provided an update on expected clinical top-line data and reported second quarter 2021 financial results.

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  • Cortexyme, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRTX), a company advancing a pivotal trial in Alzheimers disease with top-line data expected by mid-November 2021 and a growing pipeline of therapeutics for degenerative diseases, today provided an update on expected clinical top-line data and reported second quarter 2021 financial results.
  • Cortexyme is confident that we have enrolled the right population and that the study is powered to show a meaningful treatment effect.
  • General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, G&A expenses were $7.1 million.
  • Net Loss: For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, the companys net loss was $21.8 million, or a loss of $0.74 per basic share.

NMDAM Celebrating 25 Years with - ONE VOICE, ONE VISION ...TO HEAL AND SAVE LIVES

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星期四, 八月 5, 2021
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The need for organ donation and transplantation, especially kidney, is more pronounced in minority communities.

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  • The need for organ donation and transplantation, especially kidney, is more pronounced in minority communities.
  • Our voices are united to address the number one problem in transplantation: the gap between the demand for organ transplants and supply of donated organs.
  • The waiting list currently stands at more than 100,000 with more than 60% representing racial and ethnic minorities.
  • Please use hashtag #NMDAM when sharing and supporting National Minority Donor Awareness messages and information on social media.

Johnson Reaches More Than Two Million Viewers in Series Premiere, New Episodes Seen Sunday Nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Bounce

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星期四, 八月 5, 2021
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ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The series premiere episodes of the newest Bounce original series Johnson were seen by 2.1 million viewers 2+ in their debut telecasts.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The series premiere episodes of the newest Bounce original series Johnson were seen by 2.1 million viewers 2+ in their debut telecasts.
  • The first two episodes of Johnson premiered back-to-back on Bounce on Sunday, Aug. 1st from 8:00 9:00 p.m.
  • ET and their initial airing burst within 24 hours includedspecial presentation on Bounce's sister network ION Sunday night.
  • Bounce features a programming mix of original series, docuseries and movies, off-network series, theatrical motion pictures, specials, live sports and events and more.

2M Clinical Inc announces launch of neighborhoodtrials.com to connect pharma and biotech sponsors with patients for more effective and timely clinical trials recruitment

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星期四, 八月 5, 2021
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Neighborhoodtrials.com is being created to connect individuals and community-based organizations with customized, interactive, data-driven, AI-powered, and actionable clinical trials information.

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  • Neighborhoodtrials.com is being created to connect individuals and community-based organizations with customized, interactive, data-driven, AI-powered, and actionable clinical trials information.
  • Visitors can use the neighborhoodtrials.com platform to find potential clinical trials by their zip code.
  • Neighborhoodtrials.com combines innovative technology, spatial epidemiology, community outreach through trained study navigators, and social and digital marketing to make clinical trials accessible to everyone.
  • 2M Clinical, Inc. is a technology-driven, full-service African American Owned clinical research firm founded by husband-and-wife team, Dr. Eddilisa Martin and Dr. Marcus Martin.