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AIDA LEVITAN, CHAIR OF U.S. CENTURY BANK, RECOGNIZED BY FORBES ON PRESTIGIOUS '50 OVER 50' LIST

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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MIAMI, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Century Bank ("Bank") and USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. ("USCB" and collectively with the Bank, the "Company") (NASDAQ: USCB), announced that its Chair, Aida Levitan, Ph.D. has been named to the Forbes '50 Over 50' Money List, alongside global leaders from BlackRock, Blackstone, the Federal Reserve Bank, Harvard University, JP Morgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley.

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  • "Simply put, Aida is a force of nature," said Luis de la Aguilera, President and CEO.
  • "Her remarkable career has made her an icon in our community, and we're so fortunate to have her guiding our rapidly-growing institution."
  • In the glowing write-up summarizing Dr. Levitan's career, Forbes highlighted several accomplishments https://www.forbes.com/50over50/money
    She is the only Cuban American female chair of a U.S. commercial community bank.
  • "I also thank our board and management team for making me a part of the outstanding U.S. Century Bank success story.

Medica Makes $500,000 in Contributions to Organizations that Address Social Determinants of Health in Nebraska

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Our contributions will address underlying causes that impact health and make health care more accessible to people who need it most.

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  • Our contributions will address underlying causes that impact health and make health care more accessible to people who need it most.
  • Some examples of organizations receiving Medicas support include:
    Healthy Housing Omaha, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the health and safety of children and families by improving homes in the Omaha community.
  • In partnership with Medica, Healthy Housing Omaha is able to work towards our vision of a healthy home for every child."
  • Medicas vision is to be trusted in the community for our unwavering commitment to high quality, affordable health care.

Hispanic Federation and Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo Announce New Partnership to Advance Digital Equity Among Latino Communities Nationwide

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Today, the Hispanic Federation (HF), in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, announced the launch of the Latino Digital Equity Centers Initiative to strengthen workforce development and digital training programs in the Latino community.

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  • Today, the Hispanic Federation (HF), in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, announced the launch of the Latino Digital Equity Centers Initiative to strengthen workforce development and digital training programs in the Latino community.
  • Through this partnership, 20 Latino-led and serving nonprofit organizations across the country will receive grants totaling $635,000 to provide access to digital skills learning in Latino communities.
  • Through the Latino Digital Equity Centers initiative, Hispanic Federation and Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo aim to train more than 6,000 Latinos over a one-year period and open doors to digital services, business creation and community level opportunities.
  • In selecting grantees for the Latino Digital Equity Centers Program, Hispanic Federation prioritized Latino-led and serving 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a demonstrated track record providing workforce development to Latino communities and commitment to enhance or expand a digital skills training program.

Hispanic Federation and Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo Announce New Partnership to Advance Digital Equity Among Latino Communities Nationwide

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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Today, the Hispanic Federation (HF), in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, announced the launch of the Latino Digital Equity Centers Initiative to strengthen workforce development and digital training programs in the Latino community.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Hispanic Federation (HF), in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, announced the launch of the Latino Digital Equity Centers Initiative to strengthen workforce development and digital training programs in the Latino community.
  • Through this partnership, 20 Latino-led and serving nonprofit organizations across the country will receive grants totaling $635,000 to provide access to digital skills learning in Latino communities.
  • Through the Latino Digital Equity Centers initiative, Hispanic Federation and Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo aim to train more than 6,000 Latinos over a one-year period and open doors to digital services, business creation and community level opportunities.
  • In selecting grantees for the Latino Digital Equity Centers Program, Hispanic Federation prioritized Latino-led and serving 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a demonstrated track record providing workforce development to Latino communities and commitment to enhance or expand a digital skills training program.

Dr. Timothy L. Hall to Retire as 12th President of Mercy College in June 2023

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Timothy L. Hall announced today that he will retire from his position as President of Mercy College in June 2023 after nine years.

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  • Dr. Timothy L. Hall announced today that he will retire from his position as President of Mercy College in June 2023 after nine years.
  • DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Timothy L. Hall announced today that he will retire from his position as President of Mercy College in June 2023 after nine years.
  • Hall joined Mercy College in 2014 from Austin Peay State University where he served as the President.
  • "After nearly eight years of service at Mercy College, my wife and I are announcing our intent to retire in a little more than a year.

Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum To Open Baseball Exhibition

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Postal Museums exhibition Baseball: Americas Home Run explores Americas national pastime through the unique lens of stamps and mail.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Postal Museums exhibition Baseball: Americas Home Run explores Americas national pastime through the unique lens of stamps and mail.
  • Postal Services esteemed Postmaster Generals Collection, the exhibition approaches the story of baseball from a unique, worldwide perspective.
  • Coincidentally, this very plot of land is now the home of the National Postal Museum.
  • The museum is currently open Friday through Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information about the Smithsonian, call (202) 633-1000.

Smithsonian's National Postal Museum To Open Baseball Exhibition

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Postal Museum's exhibition "Baseball: America's Home Run" explores America's national pastime through the unique lens of stamps and mail. On view Saturday, April 9, through Jan. 5, 2025, it invites visitors to explore exciting and memorable stories about how the game of baseball became an integral part of American history and tradition.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Postal Museum's exhibition "Baseball: America's Home Run" explores America's national pastime through the unique lens of stamps and mail.
  • Postal Service's esteemed Postmaster General's Collection, the exhibition approaches the story of baseball from a unique, worldwide perspective.
  • Coincidentally, this very plot of land is now the home of the National Postal Museum.
  • The museum is currently open Friday through Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information about the Smithsonian, call (202) 633-1000.

Beloved Comedic Icon in Latin America - "El Chavo del Ocho" - Returns to Screens with Eugenio Derbez

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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This campaign starring actor Eugenio Derbez and beloved icon El Chavo del Ocho recognizes and celebrates the upward trajectory of Latinos around the world.

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  • This campaign starring actor Eugenio Derbez and beloved icon El Chavo del Ocho recognizes and celebrates the upward trajectory of Latinos around the world.
  • El Chavo "comes out" of the TV screen to talk with Eugenio Derbez, who, like all Latinos, has had great affection for El Chavo since he was a child.
  • The "Icons" spot with El Chavo and Derbez was filmed at Gabriel Garca Mrquez studios in Mexico City and was directed by Matias Moltrasio.
  • In the Icons commercial, the face of the actor impersonating El Chavo del Ocho is replaced by the face of Roberto Gmez Bolaos.

Wells Fargo Reaffirms Commitment to the Hispanic Community with a $2MM Gift for the National Museum of the American Latino

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211202005272/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211202005272/en/
    Wells Fargo has reaffirmed its commitment to the Hispanic and Latino community with a $2 million donation to the Smithsonian Latino Center in support of the historic National Museum of the American Latino and the development of the Molina Family Latino Gallery.
  • Ever since the first Wells Fargo opened its doors for business in 1852, Hispanic and Latino employees have been a key part of our company.
  • In the meantime, the Molina Family Latino Gallery at the Smithsonians National Museum of American History will open in 2022 as a preview of the eventual National Museum of the American Latino.
  • The Hispanic and Latino community at Wells Fargo is the largest minority group at our company.

Mexican American Civil Rights Institute Appoints Executive Director

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) named Sarah Zenaida Gould, Ph.D. as the permanent Executive Director of the premier national organization dedicated to chronicling and advancing the history of Mexican American Civil Rights in America.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) named Sarah Zenaida Gould, Ph.D. as the permanent Executive Director of the premier national organization dedicated to chronicling and advancing the history of Mexican American Civil Rights in America.
  • "Dr. Sarah Gould is a recognized scholar and amazing leader who will bring an active voice and awareness to the Mexican American Civil Rights movement.
  • We are truly fortunate to have Dr. Gould serve as the new Director of the Mexican American Civil Rights Institute,"said Dr. Robert Garza, chair of the search committee.
  • "She will lead the mission and vision of MACRI to educate and inspire through the history of Mexican American civil rights."