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UNCF 80th Anniversary Gala in Boston Raises More than $750K to Support HBCUs and Students

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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BOSTON, M.A., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- March 7 brought resounding success for students of color across New England and the United States.

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  • BOSTON, M.A., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- March 7 brought resounding success for students of color across New England and the United States.
  • Thanks to the New England UNCF (United Negro College Fund) 80th Anniversary “A Mind Is…” Gala, UNCF raised more than $750,000 to further its mission of supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and helping as many deserving students to get to and through college as it can.
  • The 80th anniversary event not only commemorated UNCF's rich legacy, but also emphasized its unwavering commitment to building better futures for all.
  • UNCF will continue its year-long 80th anniversary celebration in New England with a series of events that will continue to honor its legacy and transform the future for generations of minority students.

New England UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala to Celebrate UNCF’s 80th Anniversary

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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BOSTON, MA, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2024.

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  • BOSTON, MA, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2024.
  • As a major event during a year-long celebration, UNCF will host its annual New England “A Mind Is…” Gala on Thursday, March 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Seaport Hotel Boston.
  • The New England “A Mind Is…” Gala will recognize outstanding partners who help the organization effectuate this mission.
  • Events like our New England ‘A Mind Is…’ Gala help us do just that,” said Lomax.

Lynda Tran, Former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Joins STV's Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Tran joins another long-time public servant, John Porcari, on the STV Board.

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  • Tran joins another long-time public servant, John Porcari, on the STV Board.
  • Tran joins another long-time public servant, John Porcari, on the STV Board.
  • "We are thrilled to have an esteemed industry leader and talented changemaker like Lynda join our Board of Directors," said Greg Kelly, P.E., CEO at STV.
  • in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in International Policy and Development from Georgetown University.

Sean "Diddy" Combs Applauds Black Leaders' Commitment to Defending Democracy, Driving Corporate Diversity at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Combs, who recently launched Empower Global, an e-commerce platform for black-owned businesses, said: "My goal is to add diversity in any industry I enter.

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  • Combs, who recently launched Empower Global, an e-commerce platform for black-owned businesses, said: "My goal is to add diversity in any industry I enter.
  • Don't just check the box; make sure people of color have real power to make decisions and drive results, and don't just give us the black budget.
  • I will be honored when I walk into that courtroom on October 2nd to hold someone responsible, to hold someone accountable.
  • Kimberlé Crenshaw said, "There are over 23 states that have passed bans on the way black history can be taught."

SHARED INTEREST PRESENTS A VIRTUAL CONVERSATION ON SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTMENT AND BLACK ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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The featured panelists represent a cross-section of for-profit and non-profit enterprises and academia, and the conversation will be moderated by Tim Smith, Senior Policy Advisor at Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility.

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  • The featured panelists represent a cross-section of for-profit and non-profit enterprises and academia, and the conversation will be moderated by Tim Smith, Senior Policy Advisor at Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility.
  • It is critical that we advocate for and promote inclusive financing solutions to close the racial/gender opportunity gap in Black and economically disenfranchised communities.
  • Also joining the conversation are Pearl Wicks, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Hope Credit Union, Justin Conway, Vice President, Investment Partnerships at Calvert Impact, and Ann McMikel, Executive Director, Shared Interest, who will discuss the landscape of social impact investments and community development finance institutions that are driving economic development in Black communities in the US and Southern Africa.
  • Please visit Shared Interest for more information on the organization and the event.

Guild Education and OneTen Partner to Expand Access to Education and Upskilling for Black Talent Across the Country

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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Guild and OneTen will work together to increase access to online education and upskilling opportunities for Black talent across the United States.

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  • Guild and OneTen will work together to increase access to online education and upskilling opportunities for Black talent across the United States.
  • For too long, Black talent has lacked the bridges to close education to employment gaps, said Rachel Carlson, Guild Education CEO & Co-Founder.
  • Our partnership with OneTen builds on the work we have been doing with HBCUs to expand access to education and upskilling to more Black talent across the country.
  • Guild Education is on a mission to unlock opportunity for Americas workforce through education and upskilling.

C Street Launches Inclusive Leadership Podcast “Word on the C Street”

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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C Street , a strategic advisory firm helping CEOs and C-suites maximize value through sustainable social impact and the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), today launched Word on the C Street, an inclusive leadership podcast.

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  • C Street , a strategic advisory firm helping CEOs and C-suites maximize value through sustainable social impact and the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), today launched Word on the C Street, an inclusive leadership podcast.
  • We are focused on helping CEOs navigate todays world of stakeholder capitalism, which must be embraced and not ignored.
  • This includes guiding leaders as they create more diverse workforces, and cultures that are inclusive and equitable, said Jon Henes.
  • Word on the C Street is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts , among other major platforms.

Black Enterprise To Present Town Hall Challenging Corporate America And Business Leaders To Take A Stand In Support Of Black Voting Rights

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Monday, August 9, 2021
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1 multimedia resource for African American entrepreneurs and business leaders, will present the latest installment of the BLACK ENTERPRISE Economic Equity & Racial Justice Town Hall Series : "Voter Suppression How Black Business Leaders Will Protect and Preserve Our Franchise" on Wednesday, August 11, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. EST.

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  • 1 multimedia resource for African American entrepreneurs and business leaders, will present the latest installment of the BLACK ENTERPRISE Economic Equity & Racial Justice Town Hall Series : "Voter Suppression How Black Business Leaders Will Protect and Preserve Our Franchise" on Wednesday, August 11, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. EST.
  • Panelists for the Voter Suppression Town Hall session include Black Economic Alliance Executive Director David Clunie; National Coalition on Black Civic Participation President/CEO Melanie Campbell; and Color of Change CEO Rashad Robinson.
  • "Voter Suppression How Black Business Leaders Will Protect and Preserve Our Franchise" is the latest of seven virtual roundtable sessions featuring top corporate executives, entrepreneurs, financial experts, and thought leaders.
  • For complimentary registration and a complete schedule of the BLACK ENTERPRISE Economic Equity & Racial Justice Town Hall Series, go to townhall.blackenterprise.com .

Award-Winning Wells Fargo Website Helps Support Small Businesses Through the Pandemic and Beyond

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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When the pandemic hit, we knew our small business customers needed us more than ever, said Mary Mack, CEO of Consumer and Small Business Banking at Wells Fargo.

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  • When the pandemic hit, we knew our small business customers needed us more than ever, said Mary Mack, CEO of Consumer and Small Business Banking at Wells Fargo.
  • The Small Business Resource Center builds on Wells Fargos strong history of innovative support to small businesses through programs like the Wells Fargo Diverse Community Capital Program (DCC).
  • Additionally, Wells Fargo played a huge role in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) providing approximately 282,000 PPP loans through its 2020 and 2021 lending to support small businesses trying to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories .