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Midori & Friends Announces the Isaac Stern and Maureen Guthman Memorial Scholarships

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Midori & Friends announces the Isaac Stern Fellowship and Maureen Guthman Memorial Scholarship for the NEXTGen Teen Musician program in tribute of two profound New York City arts leaders.

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  • NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Midori & Friends announces the Isaac Stern Fellowship and Maureen Guthman Memorial Scholarship for the NEXTGen Teen Musician program in tribute of two profound New York City arts leaders.
  • In memory of the late Isaac Stern, the first President of Carnegie Hall and a champion of its survival as a landmark in New York City, Midori & Friends established the Isaac Stern Fellowship to underwrite two violin students' participation in the NEXTGen Musician program.
  • The 2023 Isaac Stern Fellowship recipients include:
    Leo Oiwa is a junior instrument major at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School.
  • Midori & Friends established the Maureen Guthman Memorial Scholarship for the NEXTGen Teen Musician program in remembrance of Maureen Guthman, a senior executive at BET Networks producer and leader in the media industry.

INDUSTRY VETERAN AND FORMER PRESIDENT OF TYLER PERRY STUDIOS MICHELLE SNEED LAUNCHES ALL-WOMEN LED CONTENT STUDIO A FEW GOOD WOMEN PRODUCTIONS

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, industry veteran and former president of Tyler Perry Studios Michelle Sneed, announces the launch of A Few Good Women Productions.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, industry veteran and former president of Tyler Perry Studios Michelle Sneed, announces the launch of A Few Good Women Productions.
  • Led by an all-women team, A Few Good Women Productions is a first-of-its kind model with the ability to green light and maintain project autonomy through every phase of acquisition, development, financing, production, licensing and distribution.
  • Founder and CEO Michelle Sneed is a seasoned industry executive with over 17 years of experience in television and film production.
  • As the first woman president of Tyler Perry Studios, Sneed oversaw production for all film, television and new media projects.

Black Women Owned Media and Film Production Company, Hip Rock Star, Honors the Achievements of Black Women in DocuSeries and Awards Show

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Monday, March 13, 2023

In celebration of the genius of Black women, Media and Film Production Company Hip Rock Star , an award-winning Black women-owned socially conscious firm produced HBCU Honors™, Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La, and HBCU Homecomings: The Journey to the Yard.

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  • In celebration of the genius of Black women, Media and Film Production Company Hip Rock Star , an award-winning Black women-owned socially conscious firm produced HBCU Honors™, Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La, and HBCU Homecomings: The Journey to the Yard.
  • HBCU Homecomings: The Journey to the Yard travels to seven Historically Black Colleges & Universities to chronicle the ebb and flow of the ultimate family reunion.
  • From early morning parades to missed flights, it is all a part of this memorable journey back to the yard.
  • The all-star night of Black excellence included tributes, awards presentations, musical performances, and featured special guests Oprah Winfrey.

BET ANNOUNCES THE 2023 "BET HER AWARDS" DINNER HONORING KANDI BURRUSS, KYM WHITLEY, MARSAI MARTIN, MC LYTE, SAM JAY, AND THASUNDA BROWN DUCKETT, HOSTED BY BEVY SMITH

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), announced today that the 2023 "BET Her Awards," honoring the brilliance and beauty of Black women who are moving the community forward will take place on Sunday, March 5 in Atlanta. Sponsored by Walmart, the "BET Her Awards" shines a spotlight on the impact of Black women through the pillars of Black Love, Black Joy, Black Pride, and Black Power. 

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  • Sponsored by Walmart, the "BET Her Awards" shines a spotlight on the impact of Black women through the pillars of Black Love, Black Joy, Black Pride, and Black Power.
  • Hosted by author, actor, media personality, and pop culture queen Bevy Smith, the "BET Her Awards" will gather the most celebrated and transformative women across industries.
  • This year's honorees will be recognized for their contribution to uplifting women to dream, inspire, create, and overcome including Kandi Burruss, Kym Whitley, Marsai Martin, MC Lyte, Sam Jay, and Thasunda Brown Duckett.
  • "Black women are the backbone of their communities," said Tavia Pitts, Senior Vice President of Ad Sales at BET Media Group.

Oprah Winfrey Celebrates Black Excellence at the Inaugural HBCU Honors™ Awards Show

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

MIAMI, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taped live from Miami's Black Archives-Historic Lyric Theater, the inaugural HBCU Honors™ lauds eight extraordinary alumni from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) whose ground-breaking achievements have helped change the world. The televised event's world-premiere is Wednesday, February 15, 2023, on streaming platforms including Crackle, Plex, and LG.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taped live from Miami's Black Archives-Historic Lyric Theater , the inaugural HBCU Honors™ lauds eight extraordinary alumni from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) whose ground-breaking achievements have helped change the world.
  • The all-star night of Black excellence includes tributes, awards presentations, musical performances and featuring special guests Oprah Winfrey , Reverend Al Sharpton , and Tyler Perry's House of Payne star Cassie Davis.
  • "I am so proud to join you all for this inaugural HBCU Honors Celebration as a proud HBCU alum myself.
  • From well-known trailblazers and game changers to hidden figures, the inaugural awards show spotlights notable HBCU alumni who epitomize Black excellence.

ADCOLOR Announces Winners of the 16th Annual ADCOLOR Awards

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Monday, November 21, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting professionals of color and diversity in the creative industries, today unveiled the winners of the 16th Annual ADCOLOR Awards. This year's illustrious event marks the long-awaited return to a fully in-person gathering following a virtual-only event in 2020 and a smaller, hybrid event in 2021.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting professionals of color and diversity in the creative industries, today unveiled the winners of the 16th Annual ADCOLOR Awards.
  • Since 2007, the ADCOLOR Awards have highlighted and honored the achievements of diverse communities in the creative industries.
  • The awards recognize those who go above and beyond to make a difference and who embody the organization's mission of "Rise Up, Reach Back."
  • ADCOLOR are two individuals selected annually who not only carry out the ADCOLOR mission, but can stand in as ambassadors to the ADCOLOR organization.

Emmy® Award-Winning Producer, Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson to Host the Inaugural HBCU Honors Awards Show

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

MIAMI, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural HBCU Honors award show will showcase the "Who's Who of HBCUs," and will celebrate the best and brightest HBCU alumni across various industries.

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural HBCU Honors award show will showcase the "Who's Who of HBCUs," and will celebrate the best and brightest HBCU alumni across various industries.
  • Emmy award-winning actress and producer Wendy Raquel Robinson, a Howard University alumna, will host the all-star night of Black Excellence.The event will be broadcasted during Black History Month in February 2023.
  • As this year's HBCU Honors host, Robinson will light up the screen no less and captivate viewers.
  • "I am thrilled to be a part of history as host of this incredible inaugural HBCU Award Show," Robinson said.

BYRON ALLEN'S ALLEN MEDIA GROUP HIRES MICHELE GHEE AS PRESIDENT OF MULTICULTURAL ADVERTISING

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG) proudly announces the hiring of Michele Ghee to the position of President of Multicultural Advertising. In this newly-created role, Ghee will help AMG's senior advertising and marketing executives to strategically work with brands for significant partnerships with the AMG portfolio, including theGrio digital, broadcast, and television network platforms, as well as the HBCU GO streaming app and the global HBCU GO sports network. Ghee is based at the AMG offices in New York City.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byron Allen's Allen Media Group(AMG) proudly announces the hiring of Michele Ghee to the position of President of Multicultural Advertising.
  • "I believe Michele Ghee is an excellent sales executive and a great addition to the Allen Media Group family as President of Multicultural Advertising, where shewill be valuable in helping to lead our multicultural advertising and other strategic branding initiatives," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group.
  • "Michele will play a vitalrole in helping Allen Media Group continue its expansion of advertising revenue, and execute on the large number of branding and marketing opportunities in front of us."
  • "I look forward to contributing to Byron Allen's legacy of economic inclusion for communities of color by working with brands for meaningful partnerships," said Michele Ghee, AMG's President of Multicultural Advertising.

Donna Blackman Named New Chief Financial Officer of Stride, Inc.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN)a leading provider of innovative, high-quality, and tech-enabled education solutionstoday named Donna Blackman as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2022.

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  • Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN)a leading provider of innovative, high-quality, and tech-enabled education solutionstoday named Donna Blackman as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2022.
  • Ms. Blackman has served as Strides Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer for the past two years.
  • Mr. Medina will remain as a consultant to Stride while Ms. Blackman transitions into her new role.
  • Having worked closely with Donna over the past two years, I am confident that no one is more prepared for this opportunity, said James Rhyu, Strides Chief Executive Officer.

TV One And Cleo TV Announces Two Additions To Its Senior Leadership

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

SILVER SPRING, Md., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As a continuation of a breakout year for TV One Networks, an Urban One Company, Austyn Biggers joins the network as the new Senior Vice President of Programming and Production. Before joining the TV One team, Biggers was the Head of Unscripted Programming at GET LIFTED FILM Company led by Emmy® and Tony® Award-winning producer Mike Jackson, EGOT recipient and award-winning producer John Legend, and CEO of Friends At Work, Ty Stiklorius. Before joining Get Lifted Film Co. in May of 2019, Austyn developed and produced a variety of shows for MTV, LOGO, & VH1 and from 2008 to 2016 served in various original series development and production roles at BET Networks. Over the past 22 years, Austyn has worked in virtually every aspect of television production, from development to field to post. He has developed over 200 pilots, presentations, scripts, or formats for TV, Streamers, shorts, film, and digital apps. Additionally, he was a consulting producer on the hit E! series Very Cavallari and Supervising Producer on CMT's Racing Wives. He has served as an In-house Executive Producer at MTV, LOGO, & VH1 on hit series such as MTV's 90s House, Baldwin Hills, College Hill, Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is, First In, Being Terry Kennedy, Born To Dance: Laurieann Gibson, and Tiny & Toya.

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  • Over the past 22 years, Austyn has worked in virtually every aspect of television production, from development to field to post.
  • He has developed over 200 pilots, presentations, scripts, or formats for TV, Streamers, shorts, film, and digital apps.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Austyn to the TV One and CLEO TV family," said Michelle Rice, President of TV One and CLEO TV.
  • Julia VanTuyl has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Advertising and Sales for TV One and CLEO TV.