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James H. Cole Legacy Foundation names Executive Director

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During their year-long centennial celebration, the family of the James H. Cole Home for Funerals founded the James H. Cole Legacy Foundation. The foundation establishes relationships with local small businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals in the community to aid underserved schools and the community at large.

For the past 15 years, Black has held the position as Account Executive at the Michigan Chronicle where she honed her strategic planning skills and forged valuable connections throughout Southeastern Michigan. Black has also worked as a producer for “The Gospel According to Dorinda” on the Word Network and the highly acclaimed “Dorinda Show” on the TCT Television Network. Through these platforms, she helped to amplify the voices of changemakers shedding light on crucial issues and inspiring transformative action.

Black’s influence is further evident in her current roles on the media team for the Department of Evangelism at the Church of God in Christ and the Campaign Team for Dr. Tellis J. Chapman, a candidate for the presidency of the National Baptist Congress Inc. Black’s expertise extends beyond media as she has also served as a board member of the Greater Works Foundation, a local Detroit charity and non-profit foundation.

“I am very thankful to The Cole family and more importantly honored to accept this role,” said Black. “I am elated to introduce the public to the foundation built on the legacy of the oldest black owned funeral home in the city of Detroit. I look forward to bringing new and innovative ways for not only James H. Cole Home for Funerals but the Legacy Foundation to be of service to those around us.”

One of Black’s first public roles will be to lead the unveil for the James H. Cole 2024 Heroes and Hope calendar. The VIP event is set for Saturday, November 11, 2023 at The Corner Ballpark. The calendar showcases local heroes who go above and beyond to give back to those in the Detroit community. Tickets for the event go on sale the week of September 11.

About the James H. Cole Legacy Foundation

The James H. Cole Legacy Foundation is an initiative that the James H. Cole Home for Funerals founded to foster and aid relationships in the Detroit area. The foundation provides opportunities for economic empowerment, assists underserved schools and children, and supports those people who serve to make Detroit a great place to live. More information about the foundation is available at http://www.jhc.foundation.org/our-mission.

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Arianna Reamey, The Allen Lewis Agency, 2489963888, [email protected], https://theallenlewisagency.com

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AMSC ASA Y FONDOS GESTIONADOS POR MARITIME PARTNERS, LLC ACUERDAN LA ADQUISICIÓN DE UNA EMPRESA DE AMSC ASA BAJO LA LEY JONES DE EE. UU.

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LYSAKER, NORUEGA, y NUEVA ORLEANS, 22 de agosto de 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AMSC ASA (“AMSC”) y Maritime Partners, LLC anunciaron hoy queAMSC y Project Merchant Acquisition LLC (“PM Acquisition”), una nueva empresa de propiedad y control de un fondo gestionado por Maritime…

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California School of the Arts

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In partnership with the Duarte Unified School District (DUSD), California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV), a public charter school that currently serves grades seven through 12, is expanding its middle school program to include sixth grade students beginning in the fall of 2024.

DUARTE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In partnership with the Duarte Unified School District (DUSD), California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) is expanding its middle school program to include sixth grade students beginning in the fall of 2024.

After enrolling at CSArts-SGV, middle school students attend academic classes through one of two DUSD K-8 academies, Maxwell Academy or Royal Oaks STEAM Academy. Once the academic day has concluded, middle school students receive exemplary arts instruction provided by CSArts-SGV faculty in a variety of art forms.

The middle school program allows students to begin their arts trajectory early and get acclimated to the culture and expectations of CSArts-SGV. Once students reach ninth grade, they can seamlessly transition to receiving full-day academic and arts instruction on the CSArts-SGV campus for their high school careers.

“We are so proud to be able to provide more students in the San Gabriel Valley with access to an excellent arts education. Through this expansion, younger students will receive fundamental training in the arts, as well as the confidence they need to better acclimate to our unique high school environment that offers students a dual arts and academic education,” said Stephen Cook, D.M.A, CSArts-SGV’s associate principal.

Prospective families will be able to learn about the school and the expanded middle school program at one of CSArts-SGV’s Preview Days this fall. At Preview Day, families will hear from CSArts-SGV administration and conservatory leadership, as well as current parents and students, about the school’s rigorous academic curriculum, pre-professional arts instruction, and unique school culture. They will also learn about the middle and high school admissions process.

Preview Day registration will open in early September at sgv.csarts.net/PreviewDay. Students entering grades six through 12 will be able to apply to join the CSArts-SGV family for the 2024-2025 school year once the online application becomes available in mid-October.

About California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley

California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) provides an unparalleled arts and academic education in a creative, challenging and nurturing environment to a diverse student body passionate about the arts, preparing them to reach their highest potential. Currently serving approximately 1,200 students in grades seven through 12, the public charter school draws students from more than 80 cities within and outside the San Gabriel Valley. CSArts-SGV is a place for aspiring young artists to refine their skills and flourish in one of the four schools of study offered, including: dance, fine & media arts, music and theatre. CSArts-SGV provides a rigorous college-preparatory academic program that includes a dual-enrollment program with Citrus College and a wide variety of Advanced Placement courses. CSArts-SGV was ranked the no. 1 Best Charter High School in LA County by Niche and was voted Favorite Charter School in the San Gabriel Valley by the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena-Star News and Whittier Daily News. For additional information, visit sgv.csarts.net.

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Julia Gutierrez, California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley, 1 7145600900 3246, [email protected], www.sgv.csarts.net

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Black Woman-Created Football Card Game, Blitz Champz, Launches NFL Collection during Black Business Month

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Blitz Champz is the brainchild of Adrienne Smith, a serial entrepreneur and elite athlete in the sport of women’s tackle football. As a wide receiver, Smith has won two gold medals for the U.S. women’s national tackle football team, and six national championships for the Boston Renegades women’s tackle football team. Combining her passion for football and her creative genius, Smith has brought to life a kid- and family-friendly gaming experience that captures the essence of football while delivering thrilling gameplay for people of all ages.

“When I invented Blitz Champz in 2015, I envisioned securing a licensing deal with the NFL that would allow me to manufacture NFL-branded Blitz Champz card games so NFL fans throughout the country could show their team pride and enjoy repping their favorite NFL teams in a fun and interactive way,” said Smith. “Now that that vision has become a reality, I am overjoyed, as it has always been important to me that Blitz Champz be used as a vehicle to show that football is for all.”

The Blitz Champz NFL Collection will be available to NFL fans nationwide beginning in August 2023, just in time for the start of the 2023 NFL season. Blitz Champz NFL card games can be purchased online at blitzchampz.com, as well as at the merchandise stores located in select NFL stadiums. Teams such as the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and New England Patriots have provided team-branded Blitz Champz card games to their fans during training camps.

With its innovative gameplay, high-quality materials, and unparalleled attention to detail, the Blitz Champz NFL Collection is poised to set a new benchmark in sports-themed games. To celebrate the launch, Blitz Champz will host exclusive events and giveaways in select cities, offering fans a chance to experience the excitement firsthand.

About Blitz Champz:

Blitz Champz is a fun and competitive card game for football fans ages 7 and up. Created by Adrienne Smith, Boston Renegades Wide Receiver, football advocate and spokesperson, and entrepreneur, Blitz Champz is a fast-paced, action-packed game perfect for kids, families, and friends. Blitz Champz also reinforces math skills for students in grades 3-8 and can be used as a math learning tool for schools, and at home for fun and family bonding time. The game features 100 vibrantly-illustrated playing cards characterizing a diverse lineup of male and female players. The Blitz Champz NFL Collection features eye-catching, stylized designs that capture the essence of each of the NFL’s 32 teams. For more information, please visit www.blitzchampz.com.

For media inquiries, please contact: Yvette Feinberg, 212-769-9047, [email protected]

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Yvette Feinberg, Gridiron Queendom, 1 212-769-9047, [email protected], www.blitzchampz.com

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SEEHER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMSCORE, UNVEILS INDUSTRY-FIRST 'GENDER EQUALITY MEASUREMENT' FOR DIGITAL PLATFORMS AT ANA DATA, ANALYTICS AND MEASUREMENT CONFERENCE

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GEM®, the global gold standard for measuring gender bias in media and marketing, has now been expanded to digital planning and buying through ‘GEM® Audiences’ on Comscore’s Plan Metrix platform. NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ANA’s SeeHer, the largest global movement to eliminate…

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Greenberg Traurig’s Susan L. Heller Shortlisted for Women in Business Awards

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Susan L. Heller, shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was shortlisted by the Orange County Business Journal for the Women in Business Awards.

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Susan L. Heller, shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was shortlisted by the Orange County Business Journal for the Women in Business Awards. The finalists will be announced Oct. 5 at an awards luncheon gala.

The award recognizes exceptional business and professional women who have made significant contributions to their organizations, their professions, and the Orange County community, according to the publication.

Heller is co-managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Orange County office, co-chair of the firm’s global Trademark & Brand Management Group, and past co-chair and current senior advisor to the firm’s Women’s Initiative. She is consistently recognized by numerous periodicals and organizations as having one of the preeminent and most innovative international trademark practices in the country, publications such as Chambers, Managing IP magazine, the Daily Journal, and World Trademark Review, to name a few. When the stakes are high and critical brands are at risk, Fortune 500 companies, world champion athletes, high-net-worth individuals, A-list celebrities, and highly visible pre-initial public offering companies turn to Heller for her strategic thought leadership and counsel, honed by three decades of experience. In 2020, Heller was selected to be a member of the prestigious United Nations’ Artificial Intelligence Initiative (AI For Good), joining an elite team of law firm leaders, international business executives, university deans, and UN thought leaders. She also serves on the Board of Visitors at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, the Dean’s Advisory Board of the University of California, Irvine’s Merage School of Business, the President’s Council of Cornell Women, and on the Board of Human Options, an organization whose mission is dedicated to ending the cycle of domestic violence.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.

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Sarah Mirza, Greenberg Traurig, +1 310.586.7875, [email protected], gtlaw.com

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Stagwell (STGW) and Allison+Partners Will Convene EBONY Media, Pod Digital, ReachTV, and The Africa Channel For an Event on Propelling Investment and Partnership with Black-Owned Media

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The event coincides with National Black Business Month in the United States NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing, in collaboration with Allison+Partners today announced it will host a panel and networking event to discuss…

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Women Tech Council Announces 2023 Impact Award Recipient Dr. Susan R. Madsen

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Honored for Legacy of Promoting and Supporting Women and Girls into STEM

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women Tech Council (WTC), a national organization focused on the economic impact of women in tech, today announced that Susan R. Madsen will be honored as the recipient of the Impact Award at the 2023 Women Tech Awards, the premier awards program for women in technology with ties to Silicon Slopes. Through her work championing women and girls, especially her focus on helping pathway more women into STEM fields, Madsen has created a positive impact for women in technology throughout the economic pipeline.

“Dr. Madsen has spent her entire career working to promote women and girls. Her leadership on The Bolder Way Forward is accelerating progress for women and girls in all areas,” said Cydni Tetro, president of WTC. “Her efforts have pushed meaningful programs and important progress for women in numerous critical areas, including women in technology.”
Now in its sixteenth year, the Women Tech Awards has honored more than 250 technology-focused women. In doing so, the program has accelerated their individual careers and pathways, and elevated the irreplaceable impact of women throughout the technology sector. This platform has also helped inspire thousands of high school girls and other women to pursue STEM pathways and fields.
Madsen has spent decades working to strengthen the impact of girls and women in Utah and worldwide. She is currently the Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, and the Founding Director of the Utah Women & Leadership project, where she is architecting the “A Bolder Way Forward” program. This initiative focuses on driving change across 18 key areas to champion Utah women and girls, including strengthening the interest and economic impact of women in STEM fields. She is also an author and principal of the 100 Companies Championing Women program that recognizes and highlights Utah companies that offer family-friendly and women-focused policies.
Madsen will be honored along with the Women Tech Award finalists, award recipients, and Rising Star award recipients on October 11, 2023, at an awards luncheon at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. The 2023 awards will be presented by Clearlink, Domo, Entrata, GOEO, Health Catalyst, Pelion, Sorenson, Vivint and VMware.

Event Details:
Date: October 11, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Grand America Hotel         
               555 South Main Street
               Salt Lake City, UT

Tables and tickets for the awards can be purchased at http://www.womentechcouncil.com.
Media Contact:
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For more information regarding WTC or the event:
Kristin Wright
[email protected]
801-960-2007

About Women Tech Council:

Women Tech Council (WTC) is a national organization focused on the economic impact of women in the technology sector through developing programs that propel the economic pipeline from high school K-12 to the C-suite. WTC offers mentoring, visibility, opportunities and networking to more than 20,000 women and men working in technology to create business environments focused on inclusivity and high performance. Through this work, WTC propels women in technology careers and the talent pipeline by ensuring a strong, diverse and entrepreneurial technology workforce. For more information on Women Tech Council, visit: http://www.womentechcouncil.com. 

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Women Tech Council, Women Tech Council, 801-960-2007, [email protected], https://www.womentechcouncil.com/

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OutstandingLife, the first non-profit Massachusetts LGBTQIA+ Virtual Senior Center, obtains funding from the Commonwealth

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“When we invest in supports for our community, it is important to understand the unique challenges of those most marginalized. Too often, our aging population is overlooked and isolated from supports that already exist. OutstandingLife.org will bridge the gap between our aging LGBTQIA+ population and their community to provide a safe space to connect, socialize, learn, and grow. I look forward to seeing this program flourish.” said Senator Robyn Kennedy (D- First Worcester).

According to David Aronstein, OutstandingLife Chair “We are thrilled by and grateful for this historic funding. The legislature and the Governor agreed that addressing LGBTQ+ seniors’ need for connection, support, and growth is essential. Every town and city in the Commonwealth has a Council on Aging. But, because the LGBTQ+ population is dispersed throughout the Commonwealth, building a safe and welcoming community online makes perfect sense. We think that OutstandingLife is a great example of “Massachusetts For Us All!” .”

Elisabeth Connell, Executive Director of Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging added “MCOA is very excited to welcome OutstandingLife to the community of senior centers in Massachusetts! OutstandingLife will be creating and operating a Virtual Senior Center for LGBTQIA+ older adults. The creation of this intentional space for the LGBTQ+ older adult community to connect and thrive is inspiring, and MCOA looks forward to seeing the impact of this innovative virtual senior center on the LGBTQ+ older adults in our state!”

OutstandingLife’s Executive Director, David Conner added “We are grateful to Senator Robyn Kennedy and her incredible team for including the needs of Massachusetts LGBTQ+ older adults into legislation and helping foster connectedness amongst an often-excluded group of seniors. Through this statewide work, including a growing partnership with the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA), OutstandingLife can now expand our outreach work across the Commonwealth. We also realize the work ahead of us when it comes to digital equity, so with our friends at the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) and Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE), we will continue to grow our senior technology training programs to help bridge the gap of today’s digital divide. We welcome all LGBTQ+ older adults to learn about the variety of free programs created by LGBTQ+ people, for LGBTQ+ older adults, in the OustandingLife community.”

About OutstandingLife.org

We provide a platform and a safe environment that fosters joy and independence. We are a diverse community committed to uplifting our members most impacted not only by homophobia and sexism but through systemic racism, transphobia, and income inequality. As life expectancy grows, we are living well into our 70s, 80s, and beyond. Longevity requires new ways of connecting and thinking about our wants and desires in what we need and want to do during our entire lives. We want to treat each person with dignity and respect and help people achieve their best life.

OutstandingLife is in process to be a formally approved IRS 501.c.3 not-for-profit organization. However, OutstandingLife has a partnership with the Multicultural AIDS Coalition (MAC), a registered not-for-profit corporation in Massachusetts who handles its fiscal matters in the interim.

Media Contact

David Conner, OustandingLife.org, 1 8572094026, [email protected], http://www.outstandinglife.org

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