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The Power of A Smile: Howard University College of Dentistry Selected to Host National Kick off of 2024 Give Kids A Smile, Feb 1- 2

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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The national Give Kids A Smile kick-off event is held annually at a selected site on the first Friday in February during National Children’s Dental Health Month.

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  • The national Give Kids A Smile kick-off event is held annually at a selected site on the first Friday in February during National Children’s Dental Health Month.
  • Throughout 2024, GKAS events will take place at schools, universities, health centers, and private dental practices.
  • In addition to providing care, the goal of Give Kids A Smile has become continuity of care – finding dental homes for these families.
  • Howard University College of Dentistry is the nation’s fifth oldest dental school and one of only two HBCU (Historically Black College University) dental schools in the nation.

Frist Art Museum Presents Woodblocks, Prints, and Mixed-Media Works by LaToya M. Hobbs

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Frist Art Museum presents Carving a New Tradition: The Art of LaToya M. Hobbs, an exhibition of recent woodblock prints and mixed-media portraits from the Arkansas-born, Baltimore-based painter and printmaker. Organized by the Frist Art Museum with Dr. Rebecca VanDiver, associate professor of African American art at Vanderbilt University, the exhibition will be on view in the Frist's Gordon Contemporary Artists Project Gallery from January 26 through April 28, 2024.

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  • Carving a New Tradition: The Art of LaToya M. Hobbs
    NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Frist Art Museum presents Carving a New Tradition: The Art of LaToya M. Hobbs , an exhibition of recent woodblock prints and mixed-media portraits from the Arkansas-born, Baltimore-based painter and printmaker.
  • Hobbs explores Black womanhood, family, labor, self-care, and the rich traditions of printmaking while pushing the medium's boundaries.
  • In her practice, LaToya M. Hobbs explores Black womanhood, family, labor, self-care, and the rich traditions of printmaking while pushing the medium's boundaries.
  • Much of Hobbs's art begins with photographs of her subjects, many made during collaborative photoshoots with her husband Ariston Jacks.

Acceptance Insurance partners with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville to help team member build new home

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acceptance Insurance (OTCQX: FACO), a leading provider of personal auto insurance and related products, recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville to help build Acceptance team member LaToya Bell's new home in the new Habitat-sponsored Village by the Creek community in North Nashville.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acceptance Insurance (OTCQX: FACO), a leading provider of personal auto insurance and related products, recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville to help build Acceptance team member LaToya Bell's new home in the new Habitat-sponsored Village by the Creek community in North Nashville.
  • Team members at the company's headquarters were eager to invest their Volunteer Time Off (VTO) hours to support LaToya's path to homeownership.
  • LaToya is the second Acceptance team member to earn a Habitat for Humanity home, having been inspired by co-worker Demetrice Sneed's own journey to homeownership through Habitat for Humanity of Rutherford County in 2021.
  • Acceptance was recently named to Forbes 2022 list of America's Best Employers, Best Employers for Diversity, and Best Employers for New Graduates.

Clarkston Consulting Announces Promotions of Atlanta-based Partners

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading business consulting firm Clarkston Consulting announced today the promotions of Sarah Broyd and LaToya Lee Jones to Partner and Marcus McCray to Associate Partner.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading business consulting firm Clarkston Consulting announced today the promotions of Sarah Broyd and LaToya Lee Jones to Partner and Marcus McCray to Associate Partner.
  • This resiliency and success stem from the hard work and dedication of our steward leaders," said Clarkston Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman Tom Finegan.
  • "Sarah and LaToya have demonstrated their ability to lead and advise during their tenures as associate partners.
  • Hackett continued, "Over his time at Clarkston, Marcus has provided brilliant service to our clients and been instrumental in developing business for the firm.

Comerica Bank Promotes LaToya Rowell to National Community Affairs Manager

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank has named LaToya Rowell its National Community Affairs Manager, reporting to Chief Community Officer Irvin Ashford, Jr.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank has named LaToya Rowell its National Community Affairs Manager, reporting to Chief Community Officer Irvin Ashford, Jr.
  • In her new role, Rowell will oversee Comerica's national volunteer program and continue to manage community initiatives and partnerships across the bank's footprint in partnership with the external affairs market team and social impact manager.
  • Rowell, who joined Comerica in 2006, has held various positions, including business affairs coordinator, contributions and volunteer coordinator, corporate contributions budget specialist, contributions officer, and most recently, community affairs coordinator supporting Comerica's external community and business outreach efforts.
  • She has been honored externally and internally for her work in the community on behalf of the bank.

LaToya Jackson-Lainez of Sierra College Honored as 2022 Top Young Professional by Comstock's Magazine

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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ROCKLIN, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College Director of Diversity, EEO and Title IX LaToya Jackson-Lainez has been honored by Comstock's Magazine as a Top Young Professional in the Sacramento region.

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  • Sierra College Director of Diversity, EEO and Title IX LaToya Jackson-Lainez has been honored by Comstock's Magazine as a Top Young Professional in the Sacramento region.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College Director of Diversity, EEO and Title IX LaToya Jackson-Lainez has been honored by Comstock's Magazine as a Top Young Professional in the Sacramento region.
  • "I am so very honored to have been nominated by my college president, and to be selected and featured by Comstock's Magazine as a young leader of 2022 shining a light on equity work," said LaToya Jackson-Lainez.
  • "This honor is a testament to LaToya's commitment in the service and empowerment of Sierra College's students," said Willy Duncan, Sierra College Superintendent/President.

Cheers to 45 Years! Bojangles Celebrates Birthday in Big Bo Ways

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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To celebrate 45 years of made-from-scratch recipes and made-with-love memories, Bojangles is honoring the people who made it all possible.

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  • To celebrate 45 years of made-from-scratch recipes and made-with-love memories, Bojangles is honoring the people who made it all possible.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220706005307/en/
    Bojangles celebrates 45th birthday with a look back at the first Bojangles location in 1977 and one of the newest in 2022.
  • Were thrilled to announce the Bojangles Foundation Fund, and we cant wait to see the growth and positive momentum that comes from this first batch of grants.
  • The chain is also celebrating:
    Its food: Bojangles is partnering with Nina Charles celebrity baker from Netflixs Is it Cake?

More Than A Music Label: Raedio Shifts The Industry With Unprecedented Multi-format Approach

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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Founded by Issa Rae and led by business partner Benoni Tagoe launched in 2019, set out to stake its claim in the music industry by creating a hybrid label/music supervision company.

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  • Founded by Issa Rae and led by business partner Benoni Tagoe launched in 2019, set out to stake its claim in the music industry by creating a hybrid label/music supervision company.
  • "Raedio is a company that is passionate about amplifying black voices and helping them defy any sort of ceilings that are limiting them," said Levi.
  • Raedio extends a platform across media to align acts with film and television projects, commercials, podcasts, and beyond.
  • Raedio also provides music supervision services for multiple television projects at STARZ, HBO, Netflix, HULU and more, as well as feature films.

A Self-Help Book on how to Stop Overthinking, Conquer Anxiety and Live a Better Life by The Analog Girl Podcaster LaToya D. Newton

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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Newton isn't a doctor or therapist but someone who struggled with depersonalization, a symptom of anxiety caused by overthinking, intrusive thoughts, and panic attacks.

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  • Newton isn't a doctor or therapist but someone who struggled with depersonalization, a symptom of anxiety caused by overthinking, intrusive thoughts, and panic attacks.
  • She talks about anxiety management, mental health awareness, self-help, personal growth, and practical steps she took to overcome her struggles.
  • Most people just want to find a quick solution, especially when they're struggling," said Newton.
  • She specifically designed the book to be an easy-to-read practical reference guide under 100 pages so you can quickly find the tools to reduce overthinking.