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Gospel Legend Bebe Winans Delivers a Celebration of God's Bounty in First New Release "Father in Heaven (Right Now)"

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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On April 12, the Detroit native will deliver his newest offering appropriately titled "Father in Heaven (Right Now)."

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  • On April 12, the Detroit native will deliver his newest offering appropriately titled "Father in Heaven (Right Now)."
  • Written and produced by Winans, "Father in Heaven (Right Now)" recounts the many ways in which he has witnessed and felt God's hand on his life.
  • Along with the song, the Gospel great is set to deliver a new music video which perfectly conveys the essence of the song.
  • For more on Bebe Winans' upcoming release and tour date announcements, please visit Instagram and X.com (formerly Twitter) @bebewinans.

White House Misses Another Deadline to Finalize Rule Prohibiting Menthol Cigarettes - Delays Cost Lives, Especially Black Lives

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It is profoundly disappointing and harmful to public health that the Biden Administration has missed yet another deadline to issue a final FDA rule eliminating menthol cigarettes. The Administration delayed issuing the final rule in December and now has missed the new deadline it set to issue the rule by March 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Make no mistake: Delays cost lives, especially Black lives.
  • Delays allow the tobacco industry to continue its predatory targeting of Black and other communities with menthol cigarettes, resulting in 45,000 Black lives lost to smoking-related diseases every year.
  • If Black lives truly matter, it's time to get rid of menthol cigarettes, the only flavored cigarettes still on the market.
  • Research shows that eliminating menthol cigarettes will save up to 654,000 lives within 40 years, including 255,000 Black lives.

DARK & LOVELY PARTNERS WITH THE SIMS AND MULTI-AWARD-WINNING CREATOR EBONIX TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN GAMING

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark & Lovely, the #1 hair color brand for Black women, is joining forces with The Sims franchise and its leading life simulation video game, The Sims 4 and multi-award-winning gaming content creator and DE&I advocate Danielle "Ebonix" Udogaranya to raise awareness on the lack of diversity in the gaming industry and also create new tools for Black gamers to express themselves in virtual worlds. This collaboration marks an effort to increase representation and better reflect the 73% of Black people who enjoy video games. Dark & Lovely is releasing the "Play in Color" social documentary spotlighting the changemakers who are redefining the rules in the gaming industry.  The documentary is now available on the "Play In Color" website and on Dark & Lovely's YouTube page.

Key Points: 
  • Dark & Lovely is releasing the "Play in Color" social documentary spotlighting the changemakers who are redefining the rules in the gaming industry.
  • The documentary is now available on the "Play In Color" website and on Dark & Lovely's YouTube page .
  • In addition to the "Play in Color" documentary, Dark & Lovely has partnered with gaming creator Ebonix to create new hair colors and styles for in-game characters in The Sims 4.
  • The new color combinations for Sims will be available in The Sims 4 game in partnership with Dark & Lovely beginning April 2.

NAACP Hosts 55th Image Awards Golf Invitational Promoting Diversity in Golf

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- High Resolution Images HERE The 55th NAACP Image Awards Golf Invitational , A PGD Global production, presented by Wells Fargo teed off on Tuesday, March 12, at Monarch Beach Golf Links. The event kicked off Image Awards week and spotlighted the NAACP's commitment to fostering diversity in the world of golf.

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  • The NAACP held its' 55th Image Awards Golf Invitational, a PGD Global production, on Tuesday, March 12 to kick off Image Awards week and highlight the NAACP's commitment to making the world of golf more accessible for all.
  • The 55th NAACP Image Awards Golf Invitational , A PGD Global production, presented by Wells Fargo teed off on Tuesday, March 12, at Monarch Beach Golf Links.
  • The event kicked off Image Awards week and spotlighted the NAACP's commitment to fostering diversity in the world of golf.
  • The Golf Invitational featured 20 teams composed of prominent Image Awards nominees, entertainers, athletes, and industry leaders, competing in a 5-person tournament scramble format.

Comerica Bank Appoints Tim Maiden as Group Manager of Southern Dallas Business Banking Team

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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DALLAS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank named Tim Maiden Senior Vice President, Group Manager for its Southern Dallas Business Banking Team.

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  • DALLAS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank named Tim Maiden Senior Vice President, Group Manager for its Southern Dallas Business Banking Team.
  • He will report to Corey Bailey, Executive Vice President, Executive Director, Middle Market & Business Banking.
  • Maiden will lead a team of commercial bankers that deliver tailored solutions to middle-market and business banking clients across various industries.
  • "Tim is highly regarded in the banking industry and the Southern Dallas community," Bailey said.

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM TO EXPLORE NASHVILLE'S PIONEERING AND INFLUENTIAL R&B HISTORY WITH EXHIBITION NIGHT TRAIN TO NASHVILLE: MUSIC CITY RHYTHM & BLUES REVISITED

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will explore the significance of Nashville's pioneering R&B scene and its important role in the city becoming a world-renowned music center with its latest exhibition. Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues Revisited is a 20th anniversary edition of the museum's award-winning original exhibit, which was featured in its galleries March 2004 through December 2005. The exhibit will include many of the same items and themes, as well as recently discovered artifacts and photographs. The exhibit, which is included with museum admission, opens Friday, April 26, and runs through September 2025. 

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  • Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues Revisited explores Nashville's R&B activity in the decades following World War II, spanning 1945-1970.
  • During this time, R&B reigned alongside country music in the city's clubs and studios, on radio and on nationally syndicated television.
  • In support of the exhibit, the museum is publishing a companion book, "Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues Revisited."
  • Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues Revisited will also be supported by additional public programs during the exhibit's run, presented in collaboration with other nonprofit partners.

“Music allows you to time travel” - says Grammy award-winning singer and producer Babyface at the sixth edition of the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, themed ‘A Matter Of Time’

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The sixth edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi (3-5 March) opened and closed on a musical note, with EGOT John Legend delighting a private audience during an intimate conversation over the opening dinner, underscoring the power of music to bring communities together. On the final day of the Summit, Grammy award-winning singer, producer and songwriter Babyface took to the stage for a conversation with Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy®, echoing Legend’s sentiment. “Music allows you to time travel,” said Kenneth Edmonds, aka Babyface. “It’s the best investment for connecting the world.”

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  • Grammy award-winning singer, producer and songwriter Babyface at the sixth edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, 2024.
  • On the final day of the Summit, Grammy award-winning singer, producer and songwriter Babyface took to the stage for a conversation with Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy®, echoing Legend’s sentiment.
  • Saadiyat Island Cultural District in Abu Dhabi provides one such space.”
    Panos A. Panay, President of Recording Academy®, has taken part in the Culture Summit since its first edition in 2017.
  • For more information on Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, its full programme, and sessions available to watch online, please visit www.culturesummitabudhabi.com
    Culture Summit Abu Dhabi Press Kit, including imagery, is available here .

National Civil Rights Museum hosts symposium, The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy and Public Safety

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Memphis, TN, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum will host the fourth and final national convening entitled “ The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy and Public Safety ” on March 22, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Renasant Convention Center.

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  • Memphis, TN, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum will host the fourth and final national convening entitled “ The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy and Public Safety ” on March 22, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Renasant Convention Center.
  • “The Resilience symposium is the apex of collaboration among thought leaders and activists whose commitment to public safety, justice, and dignity are born out of love for our communities,” said Museum President, Dr. Russ Wigginton.
  • Opening Panel – From Pain to Purpose: The Courageous Activism of Police Violence Victims.
  • The luncheon panel includes Derrick Johnson, National President of NAACP, Raumesh Akbari, Tennessee State Senator, and is moderated by Symone Sanders Townsend.

Dr. Ivory A. Toldson Appointed as Chief of Research for Concentric Educational Solutions

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Educational Solutions (Concentric), the leading student support services provider partnering with school districts to tackle barriers to student success including chronic absenteeism, a sense of belonging, and unfinished learning, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Ivory A. Toldson as its new Chief of Research. Dr. Toldson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, further solidifying the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality research-driven solutions to schools nationwide.

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  • Dr. Toldson is a renowned researcher in education, with a proven track record of conducting impactful research and advancing educational equity initiatives.
  • Prior to joining Concentric, Dr. Toldson was the national director of Education Innovation and Research for the NAACP.
  • Commenting on Dr. Toldson's appointment, Dr. David Heiber, founder and CEO of Concentric Educational Solutions, stated, "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ivory Toldson to our team.
  • Dr. Toldson expressed his enthusiasm for joining Concentric Educational Solutions, saying, "I'm thrilled to join the Concentric team to elevate the status quo in education.

PARAMOUNT+ REVEALS THE OFFICIAL TRAILER AND KEY ART FOR THE ALL-NEW ORIGINAL ANIMATED SERIES, DORA, PREMIERING GLOBALLY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 12

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount+ celebrates the triumphant return of iconic Latina heroine Dora the Explorer with the reveal of the official trailer and key art for the upcoming original preschool series DORA. Produced by Nickelodeon Animation and featuring 26 CG-animated 11-minute episodes, DORA will premiere on Friday, April 12, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia. Twenty episodes will be available to stream in all Paramount+ international markets outside of France and Japan on April 12. The series will also air on Nick Jr. internationally.

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  • Produced by Nickelodeon Animation and featuring 26 CG-animated 11-minute episodes, DORA will premiere on Friday, April 12, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia.
  • Twenty episodes will be available to stream in all Paramount+ international markets outside of France and Japan on April 12.
  • Kathleen Herles, the original voice of Dora the Explorer, returns to the new series as Mami, and Mike Smith Rivera joins the cast as Papi.
  • DORA is produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, California, and created by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes.