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CIEE Frederick Douglass Global Fellows Attend Unveiling of Frederick Douglass Statue in Belfast

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 cohort of Frederick Douglass Global Fellows were honored guests at the unveiling this week of the Frederick Douglass statue commissioned by the Belfast City Council and the Department for Communities and created by sculptors Alan Beattie Herriot and Hector Guest. Located in Belfast city center, the statue is the first in all of Europe to honor the American abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglass.

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  • Located in Belfast city center, the statue is the first in all of Europe to honor the American abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglass.
  • Two Frederick Douglass Global Fellows, Akil Cole from Georgetown University and Florence Onyiuke from University of Pennsylvania, spoke at a panel discussion hosted by the Belfast City Council that took place after the unveiling ceremony.
  • At the unveiling, Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Ryan Murphy said he was honored to be involved in recognizing Frederick Douglass' impact on Belfast.
  • "The Frederick Douglass Global Fellows are tomorrow's leaders and I'm glad they were here to celebrate the global impact of this historic leader in the campaign for social justice," said James P. Pellow, President and CEO of CIEE.

Bitwise Industries Shares Company Updates

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Saturday, June 3, 2023
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FRESNO, Calif., June 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology company Bitwise Industries today announced several company updates. After initiating a furlough of its employees and suspending operations effective May 30, 2023, the company has terminated co-CEOs Jake Soberal and Irma L. Olguin Jr. Additionally, the Board of Directors has appointed Ollen Douglass interim President, effective June 1, 2023.

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  • After Company Suspended Operations, Board of Directors Names Ollen Douglass as Interim President; Launches Investigation; Terminates co-CEOs Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr.
    FRESNO, Calif., June 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology company Bitwise Industries today announced several company updates.
  • "It was an incredibly difficult decision to suspend operations at Bitwise Industries and furlough the hardworking team members.
  • Prior to that, he launched and led Motley Fool Ventures, which invested in Bitwise.
  • For questions related to Bitwise Industries, please contact [email protected]

HMH Announces Winners of Inaugural HMH Lighthouse Awards

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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BOSTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, learning technology company HMH announced the winners of the inaugural HMH Lighthouse Awards, in partnership with acclaimed speaker and author of The Lighthouse Effect, Steve Pemberton and Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, Chief Operating Officer at NAIC and a "human lighthouse" featured in Pemberton's book.

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  • In partnership with Steve Pemberton and Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, HMH celebrates 10 teachers across the country for their positive impact in their classrooms and beyond
    BOSTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, learning technology company HMH announced the winners of the inaugural HMH Lighthouse Awards, in partnership with acclaimed speaker and author of The Lighthouse Effect, Steve Pemberton and Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, Chief Operating Officer at NAIC and a "human lighthouse" featured in Pemberton's book.
  • Over 500 teachers—all of whom demonstrated extraordinary work both inside and outside of the classroom—were nominated for the awards.
  • This year's winners have shown a commitment to going above and beyond for their students.
  • All winners will receive a visit from Steve Pemberton and Carmen Ortiz-McGhee at their school in the 2023-2024 school year.

CIEE Celebrates the 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is pleased to announce the 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows, twelve exceptional student leaders who will participate in a three-continent global journey that will take them to Washington, D.C.; Cape Town, South Africa; and Dublin, Ireland; for a comparative study of social justice leadership.

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  • SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is pleased to announce the 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows , twelve exceptional student leaders who will participate in a three-continent global journey that will take them to Washington, D.C.; Cape Town, South Africa; and Dublin, Ireland; for a comparative study of social justice leadership.
  • The Government of Ireland will co-sponsor the 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows in honor of the meeting between 27-year-old abolitionist Frederick Douglass and the great Irish reformer Daniel O'Connell in Dublin in 1845 – an experience that expanded Douglass' view of social injustice and influenced his style of agitating for positive change through non-violent social and political efforts in the United States.
  • The Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship was launched in 2017 as part of CIEE's commitment to increasing access to study abroad by students in underrepresented groups.
  • To learn more about the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship, visit ciee.org/FDGF .

Banesco USA Expands in Palm Beach

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Banesco USA, an independent Florida state-chartered bank headquartered in East Doral, announces the expansion to the Palm Beach market as an integral step in the execution of its corporate growth strategies.

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  • MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Banesco USA, an independent Florida state-chartered bank headquartered in East Doral, announces the expansion to the Palm Beach market as an integral step in the execution of its corporate growth strategies.
  • The Palm Beach target market includes commercial real estate and middle-market business clients, as well as business executives and professionals.
  • "Palm Beach is a growing expanding community; a great fit of Banesco USA's strategic target markets.
  • "We are confident this team with extensive roots in Palm Beach will accelerate our growth in the region."

CIEE Launches the 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) today launched the 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship at an event in Atlanta hosted by the Consulate General of Ireland in the Southeast USA honoring Nettie Washington Douglass, chairwoman and co-founder of Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives and the great-great-granddaughter of Frederick Douglass.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) today launched the 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship at an event in Atlanta hosted by the Consulate General of Ireland in the Southeast USA honoring Nettie Washington Douglass, chairwoman and co-founder of Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives and the great-great-granddaughter of Frederick Douglass.
  • The Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship was founded in 2017 as part of CIEE's commitment to increasing access to study abroad for students in underrepresented groups.
  • The Government of Ireland will cosponsor the 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows in honor of the historic meeting in 1845 between Frederick Douglass and Irish reformer Daniel O'Connell, and in celebration of Ireland's commitment to social justice and peace building.
  • Frederick Douglass alum Kamayah Scruggs from Spelman Collegeshared what was meaningful to her about her time as a 2022 Frederick Douglass Global Fellow.

Amberdata Announces Broad DeFi Support Across EVM-Based Blockchains

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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MIAMI, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amberdata, the leading provider of digital asset data, today announced broad DeFi support across EVM-based blockchains. Amberdata has taken a unique approach, providing real-time and historical block by block events at the wallet, asset, and protocol level so that institutional investors easily access the DeFi data they need to support trading, research, risk management, compliance, and accounting functions.

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  • Amberdata platform provides the most comprehensive event data at the wallet, asset, and protocol level for a broad range of DeFi protocols
    MIAMI, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amberdata , the leading provider of digital asset data, today announced broad DeFi support across EVM-based blockchains.
  • Amberdata has taken a unique approach, providing real-time and historical block by block events at the wallet, asset, and protocol level so that institutional investors easily access the DeFi data they need to support trading, research, risk management, compliance, and accounting functions.
  • "The DeFi ecosystem is incredibly complex and developing and managing investment strategies requires deep and granular data," saidShawn Douglass, CEO, Amberdata.
  • Amberdata serves as a critical piece of infrastructure for financial institutions entering the asset class and participating in digital asset markets.

Entrepreneur Students Research and Pitch Investment Opportunities, Leading to $400,000 in Venture Capital Funding

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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DELAND, Fla., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In April, several teams of Stetson University entrepreneur students pitched investment opportunities in start-up companies they had vetted to a group of angel investors made up of Stetson alumni. As a result, the group the Hatter Angels Network, invested in two Florida companies: VerdeGo Aero in Daytona Beach (for $265,000) and Xendoo in Fort Lauderdale (for $135,000).

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  • In the class, the students research actual companies to present to the Hatter Angels Network, which is comprised of Stetson alumni who are accredited investors.
  • In their research, the students analyze data such as company financials and interview company leadership to assess growth goals.
  • The purpose of the program is twofold: 1) to expose students to real-world examples of the venture capital world, and 2) to impact local start-up companies with local investment dollars.
  • Stetson focuses on intense learning experiences in a supportive community that allows students to develop their voice in a connected, inclusive environment.

Harridan Vodka, the New York State, Certified Organic Spirit of Defiance, Launches Limited Edition "Midsummer Reserve," Goes on Sale Mid-June

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harridan Vodka, an ultra-premium, certified organic vodka crafted in New York State from local corn, today announces the launch of its limited edition "Midsummer Reserve." Saluting the Summer Solstice, the spirit was rested under a full moon during May's lunar eclipse – cleansing and charging the bottle with distinctive lunar energy.

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  • Notes of citrus and black pepper follow, with a velvety layer of toffee and caramel and a hint of vanilla on the finish.
  • The expression was created in partnership with The Hoodwitch (@thehoodwitch), one of the Internet's most famous witcheswho has more than 470,000 Instagram followers.
  • "We are extremely proud to now be certified organic and thrilled to unveil our Midsummer Reserve limited edition to celebrate the Summer Solstice," says Bridgette Taylor, CEO, President & Founder, Harridan Vodka.
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    Founded in 2020 by Bridgette Taylor, Harridan Vodka (750ml, 44% ABV, SRP $60) is an ultra-premium, certified organic vodka double-distilled from New York State corn.

FOREFRONT BOOKS AND FREDERICK DOUGLASS FAMILY INITIATIVES JOIN FORCES FOR PUBLISHING IMPRINT

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forefront Books and the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives have announced a new joint publishing imprint. The Frederick Douglass Books publishing imprint is an effort to establish a pathway for Black and Brown authors to write and publish a professional book with distribution into traditional retailers.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Forefront Books and the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives have announced a new joint publishing imprint.
  • "The Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives is the perfect partner with no greater legacy on which to build.
  • "My great-great-great-grandfather, Frederick Douglass, published Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, in 1845.
  • Co-founded by direct descendants of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, FDFI is headquartered in Rochester, NY a place Frederick Douglass once called home.