February 23, 2022 – TNC Network News

McDonald’s USA and Fashion Trailblazer Humberto Leon Reimagine Lunar New Year Traditions through Metaverse Experience for Fans

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 TNC

The Golden Arches introduces a first ever cross-media collaboration, “McDonald’s Hall of Zodiacs: 2022 Lunar New Year by Humberto Leon,” to include red envelopes at select restaurants and national TV spot To ring in Lunar New Year with style and innovation, McDonald’s has teamed up with Humberto Leon, co-founder of fashion brand Opening Ceremony, to create a one-of-a-kind collection of zodiac animal…

HeroX Launches Phase 2 of NASA’s “Watts on the Moon” to Source Power Transmission and Energy Storage Solutions for Lunar Activities

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 TNC

Up to $4.5M in Prizes to Support Sustained Presence on the Moon CLEVELAND, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — HeroX, the leading platform and open marketplace for crowdsourced solutions, today launched the NASA’s Watts on the Moon Phase 2 Challenge prize competition on behalf of NASA. In support of the agency’s return to the Moon under Artemis, which will establish a long-term human presence at the Moon,…

Bessie Coleman, Aviator!

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Rod Washington

Bessie Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first woman of African-American and the first of Native American descent to hold a pilot license. She achieved her international pilot license in 1921. She soon became a successful air show pilot in the United States, and hoped to start a school for…

NASA to Host Virtual Future of Aviation Showcase

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 TNC

Members of the media and public are invited to participate in NASA’s imaginAviation, a three-day virtual event that will focus on the future transformation of aviation that begins Tuesday, March 1. Notable speakers include NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, Bob Pearce, associate administrator for the agency’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, Simon Sinek, author of The…

FDA Permits Marketing of First Condom Specifically Indicated for Anal Intercourse

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 TNC

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Other FDA-Cleared Condoms Can Continue to Be Used for Contraception and to Prevent STIs Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of the first condoms specifically indicated to help reduce transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during anal intercourse. The condoms, which will be marketed as the One Male Condom, are also indicated as a contraceptive to…

The Historic Shaw University’s “Platinum Sound” Marching Band is Featured in National Advertising Campaign and Receives Grant from McDonald’s

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 TNC

A $100K Contribution to the Band will Fund New Equipment, Uniforms and Essentials to Help Keep Their Legacy Alive For decades, Platinum Sound Marching Band has been a staple at Shaw University, one of the oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation. To support Platinum Sound’s tradition of bringing joy to sports fans and the local community, McDonald’s USA and its local Owner/Operators surprised…

NASA, Axiom to Discuss First Private Astronaut Space Station Mission

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 TNC

NASA experts will join a virtual news conference hosted by Axiom Space to preview the launch of Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. The briefing will take place at 11 a.m. EST Monday, Feb. 28. The virtual press conference will be available on Axiom Space’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/axiomspace The Ax-1 launch…

The AAKOMA Project Says “You Are Not A Burden” with Inaugural Event for Healing and Support

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 TNC

An Upcoming Virtual Discussion on Mental Illness and Suicide in the Black Community On Monday, February 28, 2022, The AAKOMA Project will officially launch its virtual flagship event, State of Emergency: You Are Not A Burden! A conversation about suicide in the Black community. In direct response to the 2020 ‘Ring the Alarm’ report, which designated suicide as one of the leading causes of…

National Kidney Foundation Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of First National Registry Supporting Kidney Patients with All Stages and Types of Kidney Disease

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 TNC

~In honor of Black History Month NKF Invites More African Americans to this powerful platform The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) celebrates the one-year anniversary of the NKF Patient Network, the first national registry for people with all stages and types of kidney diseases including people on dialysis and kidney transplant recipients. In honor of Black History Month, NKF encourages people who identify as…

Senior Players Shine in New Era of Pickleball!

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Mike Sliwa

Senior Pickleball Report February 23, 2022 This week on SPR we cover mainstream media coverage, PPA senior results, USSP ambassador program, a new tournament site for seniors and some recommendations for watching senior pickleball matches! https://tnc.network/sports/ #pickleball #seniorpickleball SPR on Social Media: SPR Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1423926181344053 SPR on TNCN: https://tnc.network/sports/sleeves-senior-pickleball-report/ SPR on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorpickleballreport/ SPR on Tik Tok twitter:…

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