Category: Community
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Higher Heights and the Center for American Women and Politics Release Reaching Higher: Black Women in American Politics 2021
Today, Higher Heights Leadership Fund and the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, released a new report, Reaching Higher: Black Women in American Politics 2021. This report will be launched at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, with a robust discussion of national political experts, including Glynda C.…
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Los Angeles Urban League Centennial Nights
LOS ANGELES — Atop of the Roosevelt Hotel, which offered a panoramic view of Los Angeles, key Los Angeles Urban League (LAUL) supporters gathered to celebrate the historic civil-rights organization at its “Centennial Nights” intimate cocktail reception. Among the well-dressed attendees on the iconic Hollywood hotel’s rooftop were several corporate, foundation and financial partners, such as Centennial Presenting Partners…
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TAICCA Brings Taiwanese Cinema to the American Film Market
TAIPEI — The American Film Market (AFM), one of the key events for film acquisition, development, and networking in North America, has moved its 2021 edition entirely online from November 1st to November 5th. The Taiwan Creative Content Agency will participate in AFM with an online Taiwan Pavilion with the support of the Ministry of Culture and…
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STARZPLAY debuts in the South Asian entertainment segment, inks deal with STAR TV network to feature six Indian entertainment channels
DUBAI, UAE — STARZPLAY, MENA region’s leading SVOD service, has signed a deal with STAR TV network to feature six of their popular entertainment channels. With this deal, STARZPLAY will foray into the South Asian entertainment segment with plans to further expand this entertainment space. STARZPLAY has introduced an all-new dedicated South Asian entertainment package that features Star…
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Blueprint CEO Jacob Walthour named to New Jersey’s People of Color of Influence
Blueprint Capital Advisors CEO & Co-Founder Jacob Walthour, Jr. has been named to ROI NJ’s People of Color Influencers for 2021. This is his second consecutive year being named to the list which highlights New Jersey’s most influential people bringing diverse perspectives to New Jersey and its business community. According to ROI NJ, “From his perch atop the state’s largest Black-owned asset…
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Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group Acquires The Free Streaming Service HBCUGo.TV
Acquisition of Leading Free Streaming Service Featuring America’s 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Expands Allen Media Group’s Streaming Platform Footprint to Reach the African American Consumer Audience LOS ANGELES — Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, LLC (AMG) has acquired HBCUGo.TV from Symonds-Evans Media, LLC. HBCUGo.TV is the leading media provider for the nation’s 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, (HBCUs). The acquisition expands AMG‘s…
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JAY-Z’s Venture Capital Firm, Marcy Venture Partners (MVP) invests in 24 Year-old Founder Iddris Sandu on an innovative tech incubator shaping the metaverse
spatial LABS (sLABS), a Venture Capital studio, will debut with a launch called LNQ, a new blockchain enabled platform changing the way artists mobilize and create new physical and digital formats of media LOS ANGELES — Marcy Venture Partners (MVP) invests in 24 year-old technologist Iddris Sandu’s impact-driven tech incubator: spatial LABS (sLABS). The multi-tiered partnership between…
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Make Your Meal Count: People Across America Are Invited to Boost Local Black-Owned Restaurants on the First-Ever “Pepsi® Dig In Day” on Nov. 6
Calling all food lovers! Pepsi is sharing a first look at some of the signature events and perks arriving for the first-ever Dig In Day, a celebration of all Black-owned restaurants and chefs across America. On Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, everyone is invited to uplift Black-owned restaurants in their community simply by enjoying delicious food and refreshing…
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Closing Achievement Gaps for African American Young Men in San Francisco
San Francisco Achievers Voted as The Myers-Briggs Company’s 2022 Charity Partner SUNNYVALE, Calif. — African American students’ graduation rates hover 20 percentage points below their white counterparts. San Francisco Achievers is addressing that inequality for African American young men by providing scholarships and other support. And their work has gained them support from many Bay Area residents, foundations and…
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Colin Kaepernick Reminds Black Corporate Executives That Freedom Comes at a Cost
Athlete, activist, and entrepreneur accepts The Executive Leadership Council’s prestigious 2021 Global Game Changer Award Last night, athlete and social justice advocate, Colin Kaepernick, accepted The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) Global Game Changer Award at the organization’s Annual Recognition Gala and 35th Anniversary Celebration. Prompted by the event’s theme “Celebrating Our Impact and Inspiring Our Future,”…