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Update: Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Documentary Film Producer, and Tech Executive, Amber Theoharis, Joins RAADR as Chief Brand Ambassador for Its Anti-Bullying and Parental Monitoring Application Launch

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

The veteran media-personality will be instrumental in the development and marketing of the soon-to-launch RAADR App.

Key Points: 
  • The veteran media-personality will be instrumental in the development and marketing of the soon-to-launch RAADR App.
  • In addition to her 20-year, award-winning television career, Amber is a writer, producer, and educator.
  • Theoharis, RAADR’s new Chief Brand Ambassador, stated, “As a mother of three school-aged kids, protecting and empowering children is something I am extremely passionate about.
  • Together we can create a world of support and kindness.”
    RAADR CEO Jacob DiMartino stated, “This is monumental for the company to partner with Amber.

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Documentary Film Producer, and Tech Executive, Amber Theoharis, Joins RAADR as Chief Brand Ambassador for Its Anti-Bullying and Parental Monitoring Application Launch

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 27, 2022

The veteran media-personality will be instrumental in the development and marketing of the soon-to-launch RAADR App.

Key Points: 
  • The veteran media-personality will be instrumental in the development and marketing of the soon-to-launch RAADR App.
  • Theoharis, RAADR’s new Chief Brand Ambassador, stated, “As a mother of three school-aged kids, protecting and empowering children is something I am extremely passionate about.
  • I have experienced first-hand the devastation cyber-bullying can bring to our children’s mental health and well-being.
  • Theoharis joins NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger, and social media sensation and former Harlem Globetrotter Larry “Bone Collector” Williams as RAADR ambassadors.

BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE, TWO-TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST, AND WNBA GREAT, LYNETTE WOODARD, RETURNS TO THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS AS SPECIAL ADVISOR

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keith Dawkins, President of the Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios, announced today at the organization's annual Training Camp, that Lynette Woodard, the first woman to ever join the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, returns to the team this winter as a Special Advisor to the President.

Key Points: 
  • Lynette Woodard, the first woman to join Harlem Globetrotters, returns this winter as Special Advisor to the President.
  • Ms. Woodard, is also a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, a former WNBA great, and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and the first female player for the Harlem Globetrotters.
  • "A seed was planted when I became the first female to join the Harlem Globetrotters.
  • Lynette Woodard became the first woman to ever play for a men's professional basketball team when she signed with the Harlem Globetrotters in October 19851987.

EQS-News: WINNERS of Carver Federal Savings Bank and The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce 2022 Women Business Pitch Competition

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Sunday, November 27, 2022

Carver Federal Savings Bank ("Carver" or the "Bank"), a U.S. Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in in partnership with The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC), announced the winners of the 2022 Minority Women-Owned Business Pitch Competition.

Key Points: 
  • Carver Federal Savings Bank ("Carver" or the "Bank"), a U.S. Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in in partnership with The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC), announced the winners of the 2022 Minority Women-Owned Business Pitch Competition.
  • The entrepreneurs received a $5,000 Carver Bank grant to fund initiatives that would enhance energy efficiency at their company.
  • Carver Bank President and CEO Michael T. Pugh said, The Women Business Pitch contest is about the entrepreneurial journey of our customers and what they stand for.
  • The winners were presented with a BIG check at a reception at Carver Federal Savings Bank branch on 125th Street in Harlem, NY.

Cecilia Jurado Chueca named 2022-2023 Artist-In-Residence at Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

This 8-month residency comes with a stipend and culminates with a solo exhibition at the Museum.

Key Points: 
  • This 8-month residency comes with a stipend and culminates with a solo exhibition at the Museum.
  • Since 2003, Jurado has lived between Lima, Peru where she was born, and New York.
  • "I am beyond excited and grateful to have the opportunity to collaborate with the Sugar Hill Museum."
  • Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling, the cultural capstone of the Sugar Hill Project designed by architect Sir David Adjaye OBE provides our culturally rich neighborhoodhome to the Harlem Renaissancewith a space where children and their families grow and learn about Sugar Hill, and about the world at large, through intergenerational dialogue with contemporary artists, art, and storytelling.

CERTiFi by Mercy College to Host Cannabis Education Forum in Manhattan

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Sunday, October 30, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CERTiFi by Mercy College will host a Fall Cannabis Forum on Friday, November 4 at Mercy College's Manhattan Campus in Herald Square. The forum, focused on cannabis education, aims to equip the community with the knowledge and tools to navigate the cannabis industry. This is particularly timely as New York State continues to move toward a full rollout of the recreational cannabis market.

Key Points: 
  • CERTiFi by Mercy College will host a Fall Cannabis Forum on Friday, November 4 at Mercy College's Manhattan Campus in Herald Square.
  • The forum, focused on cannabis education, aims to equip the community with the knowledge and tools to navigate the cannabis industry.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CERTiFi by Mercy College will host a Fall Cannabis Forum on Friday, November 4 at Mercy College's Manhattan Campus in Herald Square.
  • The forum, focused on cannabis education, aims to equip the community with the knowledge and tools to navigate the cannabis industry.

The Sainteus Agency presents The La Vie Experience, a benefit supporting Local & Intl charities

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

HOUSTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The historic Black and Silver event was born in New York, and for the first time the host committee launched the event here in the Houston market. Their benefit event serves as a fundraising effort each year to support various charities and nonprofit organizations. The program for this year's Inaugural La Vie Experience and Charity Benefit included a live band, fashion showcase by Sebastien Productions Elite Models, Non-Fungible Token (NFT) art curated by Bisong Art Gallery featuring artist Corey Haynes, a silent auction of artwork from various artists curated by Gentlemen Noire featuring artist Towana Davilar, and giveaways from local Houston restaurants, including Davis Street, Fin & Feathers and Lucille's. Attendees of the event had the privilege of hearing powerful remarks delivered by guest of honor, Houston Mayoral candidate, Chris Hollins.

Key Points: 
  • Their benefit event serves as a fundraising effort each year to support various charities and nonprofit organizations.
  • Attendees of the event had the privilege of hearing powerful remarks delivered by guest of honor, Houston Mayoral candidate, Chris Hollins.
  • La Vie is French for "The Life" and signifies the celebration of all that is excellent and high in achievement in a great ambiance.
  • This year's Inaugural La Vie Experience and Charity Benefit host committee included entrepreneur Geo Sainteus, MBA, Kadria N. Derrick, MD and Gentlemen Noire -The Classic Man.

ACP Day Supports the Mission for Internet for All Households

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Monday, October 17, 2022

NEW YORK , Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Join Zoe Ministries Inc., in collaboration with MMTC and the Coalition for Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), for a National Sign Up Day in New York City on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST. Black Churches 4 Digital Equity is a movement of Black church leaders advocating for digital equity across the United States. Minister Naomi Jordan Cook, a minister at Zoe Ministries who oversees the Digital Technology and Innovation Ministry under the leadership of  Dr. E. Bernard Jordan, the founder of Zoe Ministries. Minister Naomi Jordan Cook will be leading the New York signup day at the Harlem State Building.

Key Points: 
  • Black Churches 4 Digital Equity is a movement of Black church leaders advocating for digital equity across the United States.
  • Minister Naomi Jordan Cook will be leading the New York signup day at the Harlem State Building.
  • The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a government subsidy that provides households with free or low-cost access to the internet and a discount of up to $100 on the cost of a computer or tablet.
  • Leaders in the church are in a prime position to assist their communities in obtaining access to the internet.

BBTV Enters Agreement With The World Famous, Harlem Globetrotters - Set to Provide Comprehensive Content Management for The Global Brand

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

As part of BBTV's expansive Content Management solutions, BBTV will provide the Harlem Globetrotters with Rights Management, Channel Management and Content Development solutions across multiple platforms including YouTube and Facebook.

Key Points: 
  • As part of BBTV's expansive Content Management solutions, BBTV will provide the Harlem Globetrotters with Rights Management, Channel Management and Content Development solutions across multiple platforms including YouTube and Facebook.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters have an extensive library of premiere content as a beloved staple of basketball entertainment worldwide.
  • "The Harlem Globetrotters are truly iconic in the world of basketball, instilling in a global community of fans a true love for the game.
  • Working on a comprehensive basis really enables us to exercise the full power of our Content Management solutions, from Rights and Channel Management to Content Development.

DGAP-News: Carver Federal Savings Bank and The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Announces 2022 Minority Women-Owned Business Pitch Competition

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

(NASDAQ: CARV ) Carver Federal Savings Bank ("Carver" or the "Bank"), a certified Minority Depository Institution ("MDI"), in partnership with The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC), announced the 2022 Minority Women-Owned Business Pitch Competition during the recent Harlem Week festivities.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: CARV ) Carver Federal Savings Bank ("Carver" or the "Bank"), a certified Minority Depository Institution ("MDI"), in partnership with The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC), announced the 2022 Minority Women-Owned Business Pitch Competition during the recent Harlem Week festivities.
  • A total of $10,000 will be awarded to two minority women business owners with each recipient receiving $5,000.
  • Carver Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARV ) is the holding company for Carver Federal Savings Bank, a federally chartered stock savings bank.
  • Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors, risks, and uncertainties.