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The Financial Literacy Institute Honors Oldest Living Survivor at the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street Black Business Expo in Atlanta, Marking the Tulsa Massacre Anniversary

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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ATLANTA, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- History is set to be made as the Financial Literacy Institute ( TFLI) partners with the City of College Park for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street Black Business Expo (BWSBE) on June 1, 2024. The Black Wall Street Black Business Expo Block Party will be held at College Park City Hall Auditorium Lawn from 12 pm - 8 pm (ET). This year's event has special significance as it marks the anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, with the participation of Mother Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor.  As TFLI continues to provide the community with financial resources through its annual event, the non-profit is curating a block-party theme so attendees can kick off the summer with fun and fellowship.

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  • ATLANTA, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- History is set to be made as the Financial Literacy Institute ( TFLI) partners with the City of College Park for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street Black Business Expo (BWSBE) on June 1, 2024.
  • The Black Wall Street Black Business Expo Block Party will be held at College Park City Hall Auditorium Lawn from 12 pm - 8 pm (ET).
  • This year's event has special significance as it marks the anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, with the participation of Mother Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor.
  • A special honor to the three streets that ran through Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before it was destroyed in the Tulsa Race Massacre.

Macy's Honors Historically Black-Founded Fraternities of The Divine Nine® With Exclusive New Collection

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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In recognition and celebration of the legacy and impact of the five historically Black-founded fraternities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) known as The Divine Nine®, Macy’s has developed an exclusive and versatile product collection.

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  • In recognition and celebration of the legacy and impact of the five historically Black-founded fraternities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) known as The Divine Nine®, Macy’s has developed an exclusive and versatile product collection.
  • With prices starting at $49, product will be exclusively available online at macys.com and in-store at select locations, with all pieces available by July 2024.
  • This new menswear collection compliments the Sorority collection, which launched in 2022 with The Kasper Group offering customers an evolving product assortment for signature events and conferences.
  • The assortment was created in partnership with Tayion Collection®, founded and designed by Montee Holland, a graduate of The Workshop at Macy’s and S.P.U.R.

NPCC Appoints New Board Members Dedicated to Bulk Power System’s Reliability and Security in Northeast US and Canada

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC) has appointed two new members to its board of directors.

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  • The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC) has appointed two new members to its board of directors.
  • He also has over 22 years’ experience managing technical teams in the fields of engineering and grid operations (distribution, transmission, and generation).
  • He currently sits on the board of the Association de l’Industrie Électrique du Québec (AIEQ).
  • Amanda Downey is a member of National Grid’s New England Leadership Team and serves as Vice President of Strategy Development and Partnerships.

Women's Health Awareness 2024 Marks 10-year Milestone of Transforming Communities by Enhancing Women's Health

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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RALEIGH DURHAM, N.C., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's Health Awareness (WHA) 2024 Conference marks a decade of enhancing the health of women and communities of color in North Carolina. The free annual event offers health screening, services and environmental health education. The annual event will be held Saturday, April 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Those who pre-register before March 25 will be provided with a complimentary lunch.

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  • RALEIGH DURHAM, N.C., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's Health Awareness (WHA) 2024 Conference marks a decade of enhancing the health of women and communities of color in North Carolina.
  • The free annual event offers health screening, services and environmental health education.
  • Health experts will present up-to-date information on topics of interest to women from the conference location at Hillside High School in Durham, North Carolina.
  • Sessions span environmental health, environmental health justice, and behavioral health.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Nana E. Tchabo, MD, FACOG as a Pinnacle Life Member

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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CHESTER, N.J., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Nana E. Tchabo, MD, FACOG, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Gynecologic Oncology.

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  • CHESTER, N.J., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Nana E. Tchabo, MD, FACOG, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Gynecologic Oncology.
  • Dr. Tchabo pursued higher education at Brown University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a minor in Women's Studies.
  • She then attended the Warren Alpert Brown University School of Medicine, where she was cited for academic excellence.
  • Dr. Tchabo currently works at Atlantic Women's Cancer Associates, a part of Atlantic Health System Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers.

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Elects Kellie Adesina to its National Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced today that Kellie Adesina, director of Government Affairs at The Kraft Heinz Company, has been unanimously elected to CHC's national board of directors. Adesina will join her first board meeting in March 2024.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced today that Kellie Adesina, director of Government Affairs at The Kraft Heinz Company, has been unanimously elected to CHC's national board of directors .
  • "I'm passionate about the CHC mission and delighted to join this impactful board of directors," said Adesina.
  • "I look forward to contributing my unique skills to increase CHC's advocacy efforts and help create healthier communities for all people."
  • CHC's distinguished board of directors is led by an executive committee of officers: Adam Rothschild, board chair; Alison Braman, co-vice chair; Tenbit Emiru, co-vice chair; Charleeda Redman, secretary; and Abu Arif, treasurer.

Landmark Trial Challenging Regressive Voting Rights Provisions in Texas Senate Bill 1 Concludes

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.
  • 1) concluded with closing arguments today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
  • 1 violates the First, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by targeting and making more difficult the methods and means of voting used by voters of color.
  • Plaintiffs are challenging several provisions within the restrictive law including: a ban on drive-thru voting; restrictions on early voting hours, which impose a ban on 24-hour voting; and new ID requirements for voting by mail.

Landmark Trial Challenging Regressive Voting Rights Provisions in Texas Senate Bill 1 Concludes

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.

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  • A six-week trial challenging regressive voting rights provisions in Texas’ Senate Bill 1 (S.B.
  • 1) concluded with closing arguments today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
  • Plaintiffs are challenging several provisions within the restrictive law including: a ban on drive-thru voting; restrictions on early voting hours, which impose a ban on 24-hour voting; and new ID requirements for voting by mail.
  • We believe now, and always, that shift workers deserve their right to vote just like everyone else.”
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CES 2024: Panasonic Group to Exhibit Products, Technologies for Realizing Its Vision for Future Lifestyles

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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Introduces "Panasonic GREEN IMPACT," the Panasonic Group's commitment to achieving both a better life for people and a sustainable global environment.

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  • Introduces "Panasonic GREEN IMPACT," the Panasonic Group's commitment to achieving both a better life for people and a sustainable global environment.
  • The Panasonic Group will introduce a wide range of in-vehicle device solutions that contribute to the adoption of EVs.
  • For now, Panasonic is expanding verification with electric power companies and transportation companies to accelerate verification of business scaling.
  • The Panasonic Group has set forth its long-term environmental vision, "Panasonic GREEN IMPACT," with the aim of achieving both a better life and a sustainable global environment for all.

150 Women Ready to Change the Face of Power in Statehouses Across the U.S. After Vote Run Lead Action’s RUN/51 Summit

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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More than 150 women and gender-diverse people from across the country attended — joining from as far away as Puerto Rico!

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  • More than 150 women and gender-diverse people from across the country attended — joining from as far away as Puerto Rico!
  • “This training highlighted our organization's mission to accelerate the journey towards gender equity at every level of government.
  • Vote Run Lead Action has proudly helped 55,000 women train to run for office, with a successful track record of nearly 76% of alumni who made the 2023 ballot winning their races.
  • For more information about Vote Run Lead Action and its training, visit voterunleadaction.org or sign up today for VRLHQ.org , Vote Run Lead Action’s library of expert-curated resources to learn how to run a campaign — and win!