African American

Team SAMBAI, TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, Named As Recipient of Prestigious Cancer Grand Challenges Award

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Cancer Grand Challenges, a global research funding initiative co-founded by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute, today announces funding for five new global research teams to take on some of the toughest cancer challenges.

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  • Cancer Grand Challenges, a global research funding initiative co-founded by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute, today announces funding for five new global research teams to take on some of the toughest cancer challenges.
  • TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, as part of Team SAMBAI, is the first U.S.
  • Black-led breast cancer advocacy group to be an integral partner in the international Cancer Grand Challenge study.
  • Inequities in cancer prevention, screening, and treatment lead to disparities in cancer incidence and mortality and are a significant public health concern.

OneLegacy Inspires Hollywood to Host Community Wellness Event Featuring Celebrity Guests and Hip Hop Legend, Freeway to Close Black History Month and Kickoff National Kidney Month

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The star-studded community event will feature Hip Hop legend and kidney transplant recipient, Leslie Pridgen, as well as celebrity TV and radio host, Nicole Richardson, better known as Nikki Rich and writer, comedian, and filmmaker, J.

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  • The star-studded community event will feature Hip Hop legend and kidney transplant recipient, Leslie Pridgen, as well as celebrity TV and radio host, Nicole Richardson, better known as Nikki Rich and writer, comedian, and filmmaker, J.
  • Sports, Lifestyle in Culture (SLiC) is an official partner of the event.
  • The media brand under the SLiC umbrella, Black Hollywood Live, will cover the event, amplifying the culture and narrative of the impactful initiative on all available social and streaming platforms.
  • Nicole Richardson of the Nikki Rich Show, a TV/radio host and Oprah Winfrey Network Ambassador, recently received a lifesaving kidney transplant.

Citizens for Judicial Fairness Joins with Civil Rights Leaders Sharpton and McDole to Demand Appointment of Justice of Color to Fill Delaware Chancery Court Vacancy

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

The Delaware Court of Chancery is America's most important business court -- but currently counts no justice of color among its judicial officers, and has had only one diverse jurist in its nearly 200-year history. People of color represent nearly 40% of Delaware's population -- but make up just 15% of the judges on the state's top courts, yet comprise 62% of the state's incarcerated population.

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  • The exclusion of Black and brown judges is a grave injustice that silences voices and views that deserve to be heard.
  • The Delaware Court of Chancery is America's most important business court -- but currently counts no justice of color among its judicial officers, and has had only one diverse jurist in its nearly 200-year history.
  • Citizens for Judicial Fairness is a grassroots advocacy organization fighting for transparency, equity, and accountability in state judiciaries across America.
  • Founded in 2016 to fight the unprecedented corruption in Delaware Chancery Court rulings, the group has since grown to more than 5,000 members nationwide.

Georgia State University, Comcast and CodePath Announce Launch of New Computer Science Education and Career Readiness Program

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Georgia State University (GSU) and CodePath announced today a partnership that will the launch of the CodePath E3 Program.

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  • Georgia State University (GSU) and CodePath announced today a partnership that will the launch of the CodePath E3 Program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214343244/en/
    Georgia State University, Comcast and CodePath Announce Launch of New Computer Science Education and Career Readiness Program (Photo: Business Wire)
    CodePath, the organization dedicated to reprogramming higher education to create the most diverse generation of technologists, works with colleges and universities around the country to provide both computer science (CS) and computer information systems (CIS) educational courses and career development and placement opportunities.
  • This partnership represents an expanded commitment to the Atlanta region, as CodePath first expanded to Georgia State University in 2021.
  • The partnership is currently being offered to the more than 3,000 computer science students at GSU and the 1,000 computer science students at Georgia State’s Perimeter College.

NCAA Champion and WNBA Draftee, Alexis Morris Signs With the Harlem Globetrotters

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters , synonymous with basketball excellence and global entertainment, today announced the signing of former Louisiana State University (LSU) star and WNBA draftee, Alexis Morris to the Harlem Globetrotters, it was announced today by Keith Dawkins, President of Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios.

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  • The world famous Harlem Globetrotters , synonymous with basketball excellence and global entertainment, today announced the signing of former Louisiana State University (LSU) star and WNBA draftee, Alexis Morris to the Harlem Globetrotters, it was announced today by Keith Dawkins, President of Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios.
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    Alexis 'The Show' Morris joins the Harlem Globetrotters for the 2024 World Tour.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters’ rich legacy of combining sportsmanship and entertainment, continue to attract top-tier athletes who embrace the joy of basketball.
  • Follow the Harlem Globetrotters on social media for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more team updates as they travel the world.

Comcast NBCUniversal Partners with News is Out and Word In Black to Launch Fellowship Program that Highlights Black and LGBTQ+ Issues

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

“Word In Black is looking forward to working with our colleagues at News is Out and Comcast NBCUniversal on this groundbreaking fellowship program,” said Chris Bennett, publisher of the Seattle Medium and member of the Word In Black collaboration.

Key Points: 
  • “Word In Black is looking forward to working with our colleagues at News is Out and Comcast NBCUniversal on this groundbreaking fellowship program,” said Chris Bennett, publisher of the Seattle Medium and member of the Word In Black collaboration.
  • Fellows will be part of a cohort that receives best practices and learnings from journalists and media professionals at News is Out, Word In Black, and NBCUniversal.
  • “As a Black queer woman, I know the impact of empowering and elevating Black and LGBTQ+ voices,” said Eboné F. Bell, publisher of Tagg Magazine.
  • Word In Black and News is Out are collaboratives that were launched by LMF.

ESSENCE to Honor Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Nkechi Okoro Carroll & Kathryn Busby at the 17th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards hosted by Method Man

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Today, ESSENCE announces the illustrious honorees for the 17th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, set to take place on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

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  • Today, ESSENCE announces the illustrious honorees for the 17th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, set to take place on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
  • The awards ceremony, produced by Essence Studios and Red Summer TV, will air on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network and stream on Max/discovery+ (date/time to be announced).
  • The 2024 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards is sponsored by Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar and smartwater®.
  • ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood and ESSENCE Hollywood House are produced by ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Inspira Health Announces Promotion of Robin A. Walton to Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President of External Affairs

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Friday, February 2, 2024

Inspira Health today announced the promotion of Robin A. Walton to the role of Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President, External Affairs, effective February 1, 2024.

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  • Inspira Health today announced the promotion of Robin A. Walton to the role of Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President, External Affairs, effective February 1, 2024.
  • Walton will take on the responsibilities of the retiring Peter Kaprielyan, who served as senior vice president of the Inspira Foundation for the last decade.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240202144100/en/
    Robin A. Walton was appointed to Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President of External Affairs.
  • Prior to her promotion, Walton served as senior vice president of government and external affairs at Inspira Health since August 30, 2021, where she established a record of forging strong, collaborative relationships with political representatives and government officials at the local, regional, and state levels.

NNPA Salutes U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Enhancing Opportunity for Black Owned and Other Minority Owned FM Broadcasters through Geotargeting

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America and 250 Black owned media companies throughout the United States of America, resolutely joins with the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce (USBC) to salute and thank the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for moving forward in the authorization process for FM Broadcasters’ geotargeting.

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  • The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America and 250 Black owned media companies throughout the United States of America, resolutely joins with the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce (USBC) to salute and thank the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for moving forward in the authorization process for FM Broadcasters’ geotargeting.
  • Ron Busby, the President and CEO of USBC, stated, “This is a needed boost for the broadcasting industry, especially for small and medium-sized broadcasters, many of whom are African American.”
    NNPA President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., emphasized, “The leadership of FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, and FCC Commissioners Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr continues to be exemplary and outstanding by supporting this consequential rule change that will surely benefit minority-owned businesses who will now be able to utilize the benefits of FM geotargeting.”
    The NNPA also stressed the noteworthy importance of the bipartisan support of the proposed FCC rule change.
  • Chavis concluded, “This bipartisan effort by the FCC bodes well for the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to inclusion and diversity.”
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Unite For HER Brings Integrative Services to TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance’s Pre-emptive Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Recruitment & Retention Program

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance (TOUCHBBCA), and Unite for HER, a national nonprofit, announce a strategic alliance to increase the quality of care for Black women in cancer clinical trials.

Key Points: 
  • TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance (TOUCHBBCA), and Unite for HER, a national nonprofit, announce a strategic alliance to increase the quality of care for Black women in cancer clinical trials.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130817194/en/
    Through this partnership, TOUCHBBCA and Unite for HER will fund and deliver integrative services and therapies to breast and ovarian cancer patients involved in clinical trials.
  • Additionally, Unite for HER will provide patients living with metastatic breast cancer or recurrent ovarian cancer with $2,000 of integrative therapies and services every six months, renewable for life.
  • The TOUCH Care team works with pharmaceutical partners, researchers, and investigators to curate culturally agile, patient-centric trial experiences.