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BetterUp Names Jolen Anderson as Chief People and Community Officer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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BetterUp , the human transformation company and pioneer of virtual coaching, today announced the appointment of Jolen Anderson as the company’s first-ever Chief People and Community Officer.

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  • BetterUp , the human transformation company and pioneer of virtual coaching, today announced the appointment of Jolen Anderson as the company’s first-ever Chief People and Community Officer.
  • In her new role, Anderson will oversee all aspects of the human resources function, including talent strategy, people operations, leadership development, and inclusion efforts.
  • BetterUp’s mission and employees are unique because they also support the performance, resilience, and well-being of enterprise and Fortune 500 workforces worldwide,” said Jolen Anderson, Chief People and Community Officer of BetterUp.
  • For more information on Jolen Anderson and her new role at BetterUp, please visit betterup.com.

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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SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.
  • 1 violates the First, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by targeting and making more difficult the methods and means of voting used by voters of color.
  • 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.

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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"What are you doing with your gift?"

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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She was among several luminaries, including civil rights activist Ben Crump and retired actor and activist Michael J.

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  • She was among several luminaries, including civil rights activist Ben Crump and retired actor and activist Michael J.
  • The award was bestowed during a glittering celebration in the largest ballroom in the city.
  • In 1998, she authored the book "Family First: Winning the Parenting Game."
  • The Jordan Institute for Families (JIF) at the School works to cultivate safe, stable, nurturing families over the course of life.

1,000 Dreams Fund's MentorHER Initiative Returns for Year 5 with Mentoring and New Microgrant Awards from Ongoing Title Sponsor Colgate-Palmolive

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Renewing its multi-year commitment to the program, Colgate-Palmolive Company returns as the Title Sponsor of the program.

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  • Renewing its multi-year commitment to the program, Colgate-Palmolive Company returns as the Title Sponsor of the program.
  • MentorHER was created to easily connect busy professionals with underserved students to create mentoring relationships that lead to success in school and beyond.
  • We are grateful for 1,000 Dreams Fund's efforts to support women around the globe through valuable mentoring that benefits everyone."
  • Individual professionals with an interest in helping the next generation of female leaders are also encouraged to participate as well.

Lung Cancer Research Foundation Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is pleased to welcome Jill Morningstar and Tejal Patel to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is pleased to welcome Jill Morningstar and Tejal Patel to its Board of Directors.
  • Most recently, Jill chaired the LungCAN Steering Committee advocating for increased federal funding for lung cancer research.
  • "Lung cancer research means everything to us, and I am excited to be joining the board of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation."
  • Over the last several months, she has been involved with the Lung Cancer Research Foundation and raised over $46,000 to support leading edge cancer research through her team, Breathe Easy Fight Hard.

United Justice Coalition & Roc Nation Add Charlamagne Tha God, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at U.S. Department of Justice Kristen Clarke, Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, NY Attorney General Letitia James & Many More To Spe

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United Justice Coalition (UJC) and Roc Nation announced a second wave of acclaimed speakers for its 2nd annual social justice summit on Dec. 1 in New York City at the Javits Center.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United Justice Coalition (UJC) and Roc Nation announced a second wave of acclaimed speakers for its 2nd annual social justice summit on Dec. 1 in New York City at the Javits Center.
  • This year's summit will also feature a live filming of Lava for Good's Wrongful Conviction podcast with Jason Flom & Maggie Freleng, who will be interviewing exoneree Andre Brown and lawyer Oscar Michelin.
  • King, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Rachael Rollins, among several other acclaimed activists, entertainers, attorneys, and experts.
  • If you're interested in learning more about the UJC and the forthcoming summit, please visit https://www.unitedjusticecoalition.com/ujc-summit-2023 .

PSR Professor Honors Mentor in "Howard Thurman: Seeking, Queering and Transcending"

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov 7th Pacific School of Religion (PSR) professor Rev.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov 7th Pacific School of Religion (PSR) professor Rev.
  • Blake's lecture, " Howard Thurman: Seeking, Queering and Transcending ," will explore how Thurman's lifelong identity as a "seeker" showed up in his life and work.
  • PSR partners with students of all backgrounds to deepen their spirituality and enhance their capacity to lead in transformative ways.
  • PSR is accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

UnitedLex Launches RAPID Review, Accelerating Review Process by 75% with a 98% Quality Assurance Guarantee

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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The optimized review model reduces the need for eyes-on review and continues to modernize how litigation and review teams leverage machine learning to do their jobs faster, more efficiently, and with less cost and risk.

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  • The optimized review model reduces the need for eyes-on review and continues to modernize how litigation and review teams leverage machine learning to do their jobs faster, more efficiently, and with less cost and risk.
  • Key differentiators of RAPID Review include:
    The RAPID Report which outlines defensibility, ranking, elusion testing, and matter-specific details.
  • “RAPID Review is one of the first products to come out of our innovation lab and demonstrates how AI is positively impacting how lawyers litigate,” said Savitha Masson, VP, UnitedLex.
  • RAPID Review met DOJ requirements and deadlines while saving the client $3.5 million and 60,000 review hours.

Black-Owned Strategic Insights Company A--B Acquires Research Firm Avalanche Insights

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A—B, the Black-owned, full-service strategic insights company helping brands, leaders, and progressive causes build and design successful campaigns, today announced its acquisition of Avalanche Insights, a polling and civic research firm which specializes in innovative research methods that deliver sharp, nuanced insights with speed and scale. The acquisition by A—B — the award-winning firm which has developed campaigns for film studio A24, leading civil rights organization Legal Defense Fund, progressive political group Working Families Party, and social justice philanthropic organization Ford Foundation — will expand its capabilities by offering an even more powerful research and data engine to provide clients with a competitive edge to reach people of color in today's fast-paced market and evolving political landscape.

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  • A—B has acquired Avalanche to fill this gap and bring the next level of precision and innovation to multicultural marketing.
  • "At Avalanche, our goal has always been to build power by using the strength of research to drive campaigns to victory.
  • Inside A—B, Avalanche will now be able to offer more comprehensive services to help transformational leaders better understand people," said Tovah Paglaro , Cofounder of Avalanche Insights.
  • Avalanche Insights will join the current A—B research team, led by Head of Research Sian Lewis , a seasoned data scientist with expertise in building research-backed narrative strategies.