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American Girl Celebrates Literary Heritage & Harlem Renaissance With Best-Selling Novelist Brit Bennett

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220823005342/en/
    American Girl celebrates the Harlem Renaissance with new 1920s historical character, Claudie Wells, whose story is written by acclaimed author Brit Bennett.
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    The debut of Claudie Wells is a true full-circle moment for American Girl, and it all started with a tweet, said Jamie Cygielman, General Manager of American Girl.
  • In it, celebrated author Brit Bennett shared her desire to write an American Girl story based on her own experience with the brand.
  • As a girl, I always loved studying the Harlem Renaissance, an outpouring of Black artistry that emerged alongside larger struggles for equal rights.

Greg Campbell Joins Convergence Board

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Convergence Center for Policy Resolution, the leading nonprofit that convenes ideological and other opponents to bridge divides and solve intractable issues, announced today that Gregory Campbell has joined its Board of Directors.

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  • "Greg Campbell is an entrepreneur, angel investor, real estate developer, and nonprofit and community leader who http://www.rainmaker-inc.com/ has dedicated his career to building and investing in organizations that are disruptive, scalable, and noble in purpose," said http://www.rainmaker-inc.com/ David Eisner, President and CEO of Convergence.
  • Among his other philanthropic commitments, Campbell currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Methodist Health System, as well as a Board member of the Communities Foundation of Texas, the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Harlem Housing Development Corporation.
  • "As a country, we are forced to confront issues that continue to drive a wedge in our society," Campbell said.
  • I envision Convergence playing a salient role in bridging these gaps and helping committed individuals achieve common ground and find ways to move forward.

RAADR Continues to Build Athletic Advisory Panel to Build Momentum for Its Anti-Bullying App with the Appointment of former Harlem Globetrotter Sam "Zig Zag" Diaz

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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As previously announced, RAADR formed an athletic advisory panel to assist management on how to utilize current and retired professional athletes to highlight RAADRs corporate mission to combat bullying using its RAADR Parental Monitoring App 2.0.

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  • As previously announced, RAADR formed an athletic advisory panel to assist management on how to utilize current and retired professional athletes to highlight RAADRs corporate mission to combat bullying using its RAADR Parental Monitoring App 2.0.
  • The inaugural member of the advisory panel was social media sensation and basketball legend Larry Williams.
  • Mr. Williams is internationally known as the Bone Collector and is often recognized as one of the most skilled basketball players in the world.
  • Sam Zig Zag Davis can be found at the social media handles Instagram- Zigzag915, Facebook- Samuel zigzag Diaz and TikTok- Thetexasziggy915.

Yieldstreet Makes Art Investing Experiential With Basquiat Exhibition Partnership

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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The first ever exhibition honoring the life and work of the legendary artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure , will debut in New York City.

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  • The first ever exhibition honoring the life and work of the legendary artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure , will debut in New York City.
  • Just like the exhibition will be enjoyed by hundreds of thousands, art investing should be made more widely accessible, said Milind Mehere, Yieldstreet Founder and CEO.
  • In late 2021, Yieldstreet launched their first Art Equity Fund to much acclaim, selling out within weeks.
  • It was conceived by his sisters Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux, who run The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat along with their stepmother Nora Fitzpatrick.

Yieldstreet & Artist Saya Woolfalk Partner to Create Experiential Opportunities For Investors

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Friday, February 18, 2022
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Yieldstreet collaborated with contemporary artist Saya Woolfalk to create an original art installation at ArtSpark LA Frieze.

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  • Yieldstreet collaborated with contemporary artist Saya Woolfalk to create an original art installation at ArtSpark LA Frieze.
  • The collaboration celebrates Yieldstreets Art Equity Fund , which democratizes investment opportunities while honoring Woolfalks commitment to promoting the arts.
  • Fine emphasized Yieldstreets commitment to establish spaces for artists and create visibility for those artists through opportunities like ArtSpark LA Frieze.
  • Yieldstreet will create an opportunity for guests to experience, in real-time, the idea of fractional investing in art.

SAUCEY FARMS & EXTRACTS PARTNERS WITH HIGHER LIFE CBD TO LAUNCH THE FIRST THC PRODUCTS IN THE METAVERSE

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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While offerings were limited to CBD products during the first phase of the launch, Saucey Farms & Extracts is kicking off their second phase in the online evolution of the cannabis industry.

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  • While offerings were limited to CBD products during the first phase of the launch, Saucey Farms & Extracts is kicking off their second phase in the online evolution of the cannabis industry.
  • "Meeting Brandon on Clubhouse last year felt like this collaboration was meant to be," said Saucey Farms & Extracts Founder and CEO Alex Todd.
  • "We couldn't think of a better partner to expand our metaverse footprint with," said Higher Life CBD Dispensary CEO Brandon Howard.
  • Founded in 2018, Higher Life CBD Dispensary is dedicated to providing the cleanest, most advanced, and quality assured CBD products in the cannabis market.

LIDS ANNOUNCES FIRST OF ITS KIND RETAIL PARTNERSHIP WITH THREE HISTORIC BLACK SPORTS INSTITUTIONS: THE NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM, BLACK FIVES, AND HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

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Friday, February 4, 2022
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INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading sports retailer, Lids is honoring three historic Black sports institutions through a first-ever retail partnership with The Negro Leagues Museum , Black Fives , and Harlem Globetrotters .

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading sports retailer, Lids is honoring three historic Black sports institutions through a first-ever retail partnership with The Negro Leagues Museum , Black Fives , and Harlem Globetrotters .
  • "The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is thrilled to team with Lids on this historically significant and fashionable salute to the Negro Leagues," said Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
  • To find a retail location near you visit blog.lids.com or join the #LidsLoyal on Instagram ( @lids ), Facebook ( @lids ), Twitter ( @lids ), or LinkedIn .
  • He saw the role of the Globetrotters as entertainers breaking down racial barriers in America by spreading joy and unity.

Former Nickelodeon Executive Keith Dawkins Tapped to Lead Harlem Globetrotters as President

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Dawkins, who spent 17 years at Viacom (now ViacomCBS), was elevated to the position of Executive Vice President at Nickelodeon where he oversaw and grew some of that brands most beloved and successful networks.

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  • Dawkins, who spent 17 years at Viacom (now ViacomCBS), was elevated to the position of Executive Vice President at Nickelodeon where he oversaw and grew some of that brands most beloved and successful networks.
  • Dawkins also launched the Nickelodeon Sports initiative which saw him strike strategic partnerships with the likes of NFL, NASCAR, the PGA Tour, MLS, WWE, and a variety of pro athletes.
  • As we head toward a tremendous milestone, marking our 100th year, theres never been a more exciting time for the Harlem Globetrotters, said Herschend Enterprises CEO Andrew Wexler.
  • Keith Dawkins will lead both entities in the newly-created role of President, Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios.

Yieldstreet Launches New Art Equity Fund Celebrating Artists of Harlem

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Art Equity Fund II: Artists of Harlem will highlight 100 years of prominent artists from the Harlem Renaissance through the present day.

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  • Art Equity Fund II: Artists of Harlem will highlight 100 years of prominent artists from the Harlem Renaissance through the present day.
  • Yieldstreets inaugural art equity fund, which focused on Post War & Contemporary artworks by Jean-Michel Basquiats circle of friends including George Condo, Keith Haring, and Kenny Sharf, has been one of Yieldstreets most popular launches to-date.
  • The move into art equity offerings has been led by Rebecca Fine who was recently named the Head of the Art Finance to oversee the companys art business expansion.
  • To date, Yieldstreet x Athena have funded and offered over $400M worth of debt and equity investments on the Yieldstreet platform.

Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Announces Latest Round of Investments, Partnerships and Grants to Kick Off 2022

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announced the next round of investments, partnerships and grants for the One Million Black Women initiative.

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  • The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announced the next round of investments, partnerships and grants for the One Million Black Women initiative.
  • The announcement was made following the January 12 One Million Black Women Advisory Council meeting, which consists of 17 Black business and community leaders.
  • Many of the organizations were identified through the more than 50 One Million Black Women listening sessions held with nearly 20,000 Black women from around the country, and the One Million Black Women Advisory Council.
  • The initiative, One Million Black Women, is named for and guided by the goal of impacting the lives of at least one million Black women by 2030.