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Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Shuneca Harrington Vice President and General Manager of WRLH/FOX in Richmond, VA

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media said, “We are thrilled Shuneca is returning to Sinclair to oversee WRLH in Richmond.

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  • In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media said, “We are thrilled Shuneca is returning to Sinclair to oversee WRLH in Richmond.
  • Harrington has also held several sales leadership roles including General Sales Manager at WRBL in Columbus, GA, Local Sales Manager for WAVY/WVBT in Portsmouth, VA, and Digital Sales Manager, National and Local Sales Manager for WNCN in Raleigh.
  • Commenting on her new role, Harrington said, “Rejoining the Sinclair family and leading the already successful team at WRLH is a full circle moment.
  • Harrington remains committed to public service through her membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and through her work as a United Way volunteer.

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Elects Kellie Adesina to its National Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced today that Kellie Adesina, director of Government Affairs at The Kraft Heinz Company, has been unanimously elected to CHC's national board of directors. Adesina will join her first board meeting in March 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced today that Kellie Adesina, director of Government Affairs at The Kraft Heinz Company, has been unanimously elected to CHC's national board of directors .
  • "I'm passionate about the CHC mission and delighted to join this impactful board of directors," said Adesina.
  • "I look forward to contributing my unique skills to increase CHC's advocacy efforts and help create healthier communities for all people."
  • CHC's distinguished board of directors is led by an executive committee of officers: Adam Rothschild, board chair; Alison Braman, co-vice chair; Tenbit Emiru, co-vice chair; Charleeda Redman, secretary; and Abu Arif, treasurer.

The BOSS Network to Award $250,000 in Grants and Scholarships to Benefit Divine Nine Sororities and the Chicago Urban League

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs and event-based networking, has announced awarding $50,000 each in grants and scholarships in partnership with Sage ($250,000 in total) to the Divine Nine sororities—including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated—the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated, and the Chicago Urban League. Led by CEO Dr. Cameka Smith, this investment is a part of The BOSS Network's yearlong celebration highlighting its 15th anniversary milestone year. Four women from each organization will receive a $10,000 grant from the BOSS Impact Fund and a scholarship to BOSS Business University (valued at $2,500).

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  • Led by CEO Dr. Cameka Smith , this investment is a part of The BOSS Network's yearlong celebration highlighting its 15th anniversary milestone year.
  • Four women from each organization will receive a $10,000 grant from the BOSS Impact Fund and a scholarship to BOSS Business University (valued at $2,500).
  • This investment exemplifies The BOSS Network's longstanding legacy of supporting Black women in the arenas of business and community.
  • "As the BOSS Network continues to celebrate its yearlong 15th anniversary, we look forward to continuing to work with the leaders of these incredible Divine Nine sororities and the Chicago Urban League.

Landmark Trial Challenging Regressive Voting Rights Provisions in Texas Senate Bill 1 Concludes

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.

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  • A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.
  • 1) concluded with closing arguments today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
  • Plaintiffs are challenging several provisions within the restrictive law including: a ban on drive-thru voting; restrictions on early voting hours, which impose a ban on 24-hour voting; and new ID requirements for voting by mail.
  • We believe now, and always, that shift workers deserve their right to vote just like everyone else.”
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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases White Paper on How Workplaces Can Develop a Sense of Belonging for African American Women

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Women, and African American women more acutely, are disproportionately underrepresented in senior-level leadership positions in United States corporations.

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  • Women, and African American women more acutely, are disproportionately underrepresented in senior-level leadership positions in United States corporations.
  • African American women also encounter higher levels of biases in the workplace .
  • The white paper discusses the current workplace challenges faced by African American women, defines inclusion and belonging, and examines what needs to occur for African American women to move into leadership roles within their respective organizations.
  • She is a Senior Agile People Leader in Information Technology at University of Phoenix and Associate Faculty in the College of Doctoral Studies at the University.

BankUnited Announces Election of Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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BankUnited Inc. (NYSE: BKU) today announced the election of Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ed.D.

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  • BankUnited Inc. (NYSE: BKU) today announced the election of Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ed.D.
  • has joined the BankUnited Board of Directors.
  • Baugh has more than 25 years of experience in executive leadership, nonprofit management, board governance and financial administration,” said Rajinder P. Singh, BankUnited President, Chairman and CEO.
  • Dr. Baugh joins Mr. Singh on the board and fellow directors Tere Blanca, John N. DiGiacomo.

Retired Army Lieutenant General Gwen Bingham joins Blue Star Families as Board of Directors Chair

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Star Families (BSF) is pleased to announce the appointment of retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Gwen Bingham to the Chair of the Board of Directors (BOD).

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Star Families (BSF) is pleased to announce the appointment of retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Gwen Bingham to the Chair of the Board of Directors (BOD).
  • "Retired Army Lt. Gen. Bingham understands that while the military recruits the service member, it retains the family," said BSF Co-founder and CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet .
  • On a personal note, when we met she was the Assistant Chief of Staff of the Army for Installation Management.
  • She and her husband, Dr. Patrick J. Bingham, has two adult children; Dr. Tava M. Bingham and Mr. Phillip J. Bingham.

Women In Trucking Association Names Trina Norman of UPS as 2022 Influential Woman in Trucking

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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PLOVER, Wis., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Trina Norman, Southern California Feeder Operations Manager, UPS, with the 2022 Influential Woman in Trucking award. The award is sponsored by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) and recognizes the achievements of female role models and trailblazers in the trucking industry.

Key Points: 
  • The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Trina Norman, Southern California Feeder Operations Manager, UPS, with the 2022 Influential Woman in Trucking award.
  • PLOVER, Wis., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Trina Norman, Southern California Feeder Operations Manager, UPS, with the 2022 Influential Woman in Trucking award.
  • Her mission is to recruit, empower, mentor, and encourage women to join the elite women behind the wheels at UPS.
  • About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
    Women In Trucking Association, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry.

Colony Bankcorp Appoints Audrey Hollingsworth to Board of Directors

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBAN) (Colony or the Company), the bank holding company for Colony Bank (the Bank), today announced the appointment of Audrey D. Hollingsworth to the Board of Directors for both the Company and Colony Bank, effective December 1, 2022.

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  • Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBAN) (Colony or the Company), the bank holding company for Colony Bank (the Bank), today announced the appointment of Audrey D. Hollingsworth to the Board of Directors for both the Company and Colony Bank, effective December 1, 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221024005241/en/
    Colony Bankcorp Appoints Audrey D. Hollingsworth to Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Hollingsworth serves as Vice President of People Services for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, a position she has held since 2018.
  • Commenting on the announcement, Mark H. Massee, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said, We are very pleased to welcome Audrey to our Board of Directors.
  • Hollingsworth serves on the Board of Directors for various organizations including the Development Authority Foundation Board, the University of Georgias J.W.

Darrell K. Williams Takes the Helm as President of Hampton University

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Friday, July 1, 2022
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U.S. Army Gen. Darrell K. Williams takes office as Hampton University today, 39 years after graduating from the historically Black university with a bachelors degree.

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  • U.S. Army Gen. Darrell K. Williams takes office as Hampton University today, 39 years after graduating from the historically Black university with a bachelors degree.
  • With the continuing support of its exceptional faculty, staff, and alumni, Williams sees a bold, bright future for Hampton University.
  • The university community is energized President Williams has arrived, Coleman said.
  • President Williams and first lady Myra Richardson Williams met while attending Hampton, married in 1987 and are the first president and first lady to both hold Hampton degrees.