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Niyam Announces Courtney Robertson as Senior Director, Strategic Accounts

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

LEESBURG, Va., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Niyam IT , a leading solutions provider and a fast-growing IT services company delivering innovative solutions to the federal government, specifically for the National Security segment, today announced Courtney Robertson has been named the company's Senior Director, Strategic Accounts.

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  • LEESBURG, Va., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Niyam IT , a leading solutions provider and a fast-growing IT services company delivering innovative solutions to the federal government, specifically for the National Security segment, today announced Courtney Robertson has been named the company's Senior Director, Strategic Accounts.
  • "Courtney's experience with FEMA inflicting strategic change and spearheading successful modernization efforts will be invaluable," said Raj Parameswaran, President and COO, Niyam.
  • "I'm looking forward to the opportunity to work with Courtney again," said Suman Biswas, Founder and CEO, Niyam.
  • "I believe his addition to Niyam will put us on an upward growth trajectory for years to come and be a valued partner of FEMA ."

City of Hope's Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group and Lyor Cohen raise over $4.3 million to improve health equity in cancer care

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Led by Cohen, MFEI raised over $4.3 million to benefit City of Hope's efforts to address the challenges underserved populations face in obtaining access to quality cancer care.

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  • Led by Cohen, MFEI raised over $4.3 million to benefit City of Hope's efforts to address the challenges underserved populations face in obtaining access to quality cancer care.
  • Led by Cohen, MFEI raised over $4.3 million to benefit City of Hope's efforts to address the challenges underserved populations face in obtaining access to quality cancer care.
  • The dollars raised are a significant achievement during a milestone year as City of Hope celebrates 50 years of philanthropic partnership with MFEI.
  • “Cancer doesn’t take a break and neither does City of Hope and its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group,” Lamberg said.

"DJ CASSIDY'S PASS THE MIC LIVE!" UNITES NEW YORK ICONIC HIP HOP & R&B SUPERSTARS AT STATE FARM ARENA IN ATLANTA, GA ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2023

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DJ Cassidy will celebrate the unofficial end of summer by taking his highly anticipated "Pass The Mic Live!" concert series to the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA, on Saturday, September 2nd, where he will unite eight iconic Hip Hop & R&B superstars on one stage, in partnership with the Black Promoter's Collective. The epic lineup will feature Akon, Fat Joe, Jagged Edge, Keyshia Cole, Method Man & Redman, Remy Ma, Shaggy, The Lox, and in the tradition of "Pass The Mic," special surprise guests.

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  • concert series to the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA, on Saturday, September 2nd, where he will unite eight iconic Hip Hop & R&B superstars on one stage, in partnership with the Black Promoter's Collective.
  • at State Farm Arena will be on presale to American Express® card members from Wednesday, July 19th at 10:00am EST through Thursday, July 20th at 11:59pm EST.
  • unites eight game changing Hip Hop and R&B artists whose massive records transformed the culture on a global scale," says DJ Cassidy.
  • Now, the modern-day maestro will recreate the experience with a series of highly anticipated live concerts that will surely make history.

UMe CELEBRATES FIVE DECADES OF RAP WITH NEW 'HIP HOP AT 50' LOGO CREATED BY ICONIC ARTIST ERIC HAZE

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Monday, June 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kicking off this summer, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), the global catalog division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announces the first of its immersive celebrations for of the birth of Hip Hop and Rap's 50th birthday. Hip Hop 50 – Honoring 50 Years of Hip Hop: A Legacy of Rhythm, Revolution, and Soul kicks off with a logo and branding designed by one of the culture's most influential artists and designers, Eric Haze, who was at the forefront of the Hip Hop movement. Renowned for creating seminal logos and album artwork for The Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, EPMD, MTV, and countless others, his art piece, the Hip Hop at 50 logo– will be among the essential graphics for packaging on upcoming releases and figure prominently in various events and activations. 

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  • Hip Hop 50 – Honoring 50 Years of Hip Hop: A Legacy of Rhythm, Revolution, and Soul kicks off with a logo and branding designed by one of the culture's most influential artists and designers, Eric Haze, who was at the forefront of the Hip Hop movement.
  • Haze comments, "It is a great honor being asked to create the logo for this moment in culture and this year's celebration.
  • Hip Hop's 50th anniversary is an amazing milestone for those who have grown up in the community since its inception.
  • The partnership with Haze remains emblematic of the connection between Hip Hop 50 and the genre's golden age.

2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Celebrates Hip-Hop 50 With Stacked Night-by-Night Line-Up for Evening Concert Series

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

This year's festival marks our first-ever, all-Black women in Hip-Hop headliner line-up of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott and Megan Thee Stallion, which has been previously announced .

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  • This year's festival marks our first-ever, all-Black women in Hip-Hop headliner line-up of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott and Megan Thee Stallion, which has been previously announced .
  • Festival-goers can check out the full star-studded line-up by purchasing single-day tickets, as well as weekend packages, on sale now at www.ESSENCEFestival.com .
  • Like Hip-Hop, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® is more than just the music.
  • The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ is presented by Coca-Cola® and major partners, AT&T, Disney and Target.

Ra Medical Systems Realigns Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Ra Medical Systems (NYSE American: RMED) announces a realignment of its board of directors in conjunction with the recently announced merger with Catheter Precision, Inc. David Jenkins has joined the board as Executive Chairman and James Caruso has been named director.

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  • Ra Medical Systems (NYSE American: RMED) announces a realignment of its board of directors in conjunction with the recently announced merger with Catheter Precision, Inc. David Jenkins has joined the board as Executive Chairman and James Caruso has been named director.
  • Joan Stafslien and Richard Mejia, Jr. have resigned as directors, with board membership remaining at five.
  • Our new board is fully committed to advising and governing Ra Medical for future growth with a primary focus in the cardiac electrophysiology marketplace.
  • We thank our former board members for their service.”
    Mr. Caruso has been performing consulting services through Adesha Medical since 2016.

THE HUSL adds Keith Murray to growing roster of artists, plans NFT drops, Metaverse experiences, and NFT concerts coming Fall 2022

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

GROS-ISLET, Saint Lucia, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- THE HUSL, the premier marketplace for musicians to create and buy authentic NFTs, has officially announced a partnership with legendary recording artist, Keith Murray.

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  • Keith will debut his first ever NFT Collectible EP Album consisting of four unreleased tracks this fall.
  • Each song will entitle the owner to exclusive digital-wearable items in THE HUSLVERSE, the worlds leading NFT metaverse for sports, fashion, music, and entertainment.
  • GROS-ISLET, Saint Lucia, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- THE HUSL, the premier marketplace for musicians to create and buy authentic NFTs, has officially announced a partnership with legendary recording artist, Keith Murray.
  • Keith will debut his first ever NFT Collectible EP Album consisting of four unreleased tracks this fall.

In Commemoration of Hip Hop's 48th Anniversary The Universal Hip Hop Museum & The City of New York Presents "It's Time For Hip Hop In NYC" a Free Concert Series During NYC Homecoming Week, August 14-22

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Friday, August 6, 2021

In celebration of Hip Hop culture's 48th anniversary, the UHHM is bringing the culture back to the boroughs where it all began.

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  • In celebration of Hip Hop culture's 48th anniversary, the UHHM is bringing the culture back to the boroughs where it all began.
  • The Universal Hip Hop Museum is proud to welcome them home, back to where it all began."
  • The Birthplace of Hip Hop will set the tone for the upcoming "It's Time for Hip Hop in NYC" concerts around New York City.
  • Media questions for "It's Time for the Hip Hop in NYC" concert series can be addressed to [email protected] and [email protected] .