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The Better Mattress Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Denver

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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DENVER, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Better Mattress, Colorado's first Black owned and operated retail mattress operation, is celebrating their one-year anniversary this weekend at the University Hills location in South Denver.  During the past year, The Better Mattress has grown to be one of Denver's most highly rated sleep shops – receiving a perfect 5.0 rating on Google. 

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  • DENVER, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Better Mattress, Colorado's first Black owned and operated retail mattress operation, is celebrating their one-year anniversary this weekend at the University Hills location in South Denver.
  • Just as The Better Mattress makes your life better so does rescuing a dog", said Mr. Heller.
  • To round out their luxury offerings, The Better Mattress is now the exclusive home to Kingsdown, one of the biggest names in the handcrafted mattress space.
  • The Better Mattress's Anniversary Celebration is highlighted by their "Bundle and Save" offer, featuring free sheets, two pillows, and a mattress protector with every premium mattress purchase.

Xavier Cole named 18th president of Loyola University New Orleans

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Loyola University New Orleans Board of Trustees today named Xavier A. Cole, Ed.D., an empathic, student-centered leader of Jesuit institutions, as the university's 18th president. 

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  • Jesuit University names first Black president, second consecutive layperson in role
    NEW ORLEANS, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Loyola University New Orleans Board of Trustees today named Xavier A. Cole, Ed.D., an empathic, student-centered leader of Jesuit institutions, as the university's 18th president.
  • Currently serving as Marquette University's vice president for student affairs, Cole will begin his tenure at Loyola on June 1.
  • From 1995 to 2014, Cole held roles of increasing responsibility within the Division of Student Development at Loyola University Maryland, leaving Baltimore in 2014 as assistant vice president.
  • Making the move to New Orleans with Cole are his wife, historian Susanne DeBerry Cole, Ph.D., and Mingus, their feisty cairn terrier.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Names Leroy Chapman Jr. as Editor in Chief

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leroy Chapman Jr. has been named editor in chief of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, succeeding longtime Editor Kevin Riley, who announced his retirement Thursday. As the organization's top news executive and first Black editor in chief in the newspaper's 155-year history, Chapman will oversee the newsgathering, programming, features, and opinion teams as well as the editorial teams responsible for video, audio, newsletters and events.  Chapman will report to AJC President and Publisher Andrew Morse.

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  • Kevin Riley to retire after 12 years in role, 40 years in Media
    ATLANTA, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leroy Chapman Jr. has been named editor in chief of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, succeeding longtime Editor Kevin Riley, who announced his retirement Thursday.
  • He will assume the role of editor at large during a transition period.
  • "Leroy Chapman is an outstanding journalist, an inspirational leader, and an innovative thinker," Morse said.
  • "We are lucky to have him leading our newsroom as we transform the AJC into a modern media company at the center of life in Atlanta.

Financial Women's Association Celebrates 65th Anniversary by Honoring NYSE Chair Sharon Bowen, BMO's Dan Barclay and past FWA Presidents

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Saturday, March 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Every year, the Financial Women's Association (FWA) recognizes changemakers in the public and private sectors who have made a difference.

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  • NEW YORK, March 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Every year, the Financial Women's Association (FWA) recognizes changemakers in the public and private sectors who have made a difference.
  • This year, to mark its 65th Anniversary and gala dinner in New York City, the FWA recognized the contributions of NYSE Chair, Sharon Bowen as Public Sector Woman of the Year, and BMO Capital Markets Chief Executive Officer Dan Barclay as Male Ally of the Year.
  • In addition, the FWA celebrates its Past Presidents for their legacy in making the FWA the success it is today, recognizing them as Private Sector Women of the Year.
  • In particular, the FWA acknowledged the contributions of BMO Capital Markets to the FWA Education Fund over the past 11 years, including through the BMO "Equity Through Education" program and the Back2Business Program.

Fuller Seminary Inaugurates First Black President

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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He expounded upon his holistic vision for Fuller’s mission to equip leaders for faithful and effective service to the church wherever they reside.

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  • He expounded upon his holistic vision for Fuller’s mission to equip leaders for faithful and effective service to the church wherever they reside.
  • For 75 years, Fuller Seminary has been blessed with uncommonly thoughtful, gracious, biblically rooted and culturally relevant presidents, and Dr. Goatley is another figure in this inspirational line.”
    Goatley’s inauguration was part of a special 75th Anniversary Celebration weekend on the school’s original campus in Pasadena—the city where the seminary was founded.
  • Highlights of this two-day event included music from award-winning gospel artist DOE, tours of Fuller’s historic Pasadena campus, original art installations from Fuller alums, and the inaugural festivities.
  • For 75 years, Fuller Seminary has been a center for innovative theological training and world-class scholarship, and a leading voice in the evangelical movement.

Oberlin President and Liberal Arts Visionary Joins Lumina's Board

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.
  • Ambar joined Oberlin in 2017, becoming its 15th president and first Black leader in the Ohio college's 188-year history.
  • Ambar has launched several initiatives designed to improve the student experience at Oberlin.
  • Before joining Oberlin, Ambar was president of Cedar Crest College in Pennsylvania for nine years.

CLINIQUE "FACE OF ADVENTURE"

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Clinique proudly partners with these women with a product campaign for MS100 which pushes the boundaries of hydration.

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  • Clinique proudly partners with these women with a product campaign for MS100 which pushes the boundaries of hydration.
  • As their skin is exposed to extreme levels of daily dehydrators, Clinique is proudly supporting their journeys and arming them with Moisture Surge 100 Hour.
  • Join Clinique as we invite consumers to hear their stories, raise their voices and follow them to the ends of the earth.
  • To watch "The Face of Adventure", please visit Clinique.com or follow @Clinique on social media - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok, Pinterest.

Bentley Celebrates the Inauguration of Ninth President E. LaBrent Chrite

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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"President Chrite personifies our strong belief in the power of business to create solutions to human problems," said Bentley Trustee Chair J. Paul Condrin '83, P'19 '22.

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  • "President Chrite personifies our strong belief in the power of business to create solutions to human problems," said Bentley Trustee Chair J. Paul Condrin '83, P'19 '22.
  • Before Bentley, he was the president of Bethune-Cookman University, an iconic historically Black college in Florida.
  • Blue inauguration pennants waved throughout the crowd, and many students wore inauguration T-shirts with "Chrite - 9" on the back to welcome and honor the university's ninth president.
  • "I see President Chrite as the president of the masses," said Hiral Mehta MSBA '22, MBA '22.

OneUnited bank Announces new Compton Branch

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank, announces the opening of its new state of the art branch in Compton, California on February 28, 2022.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank, announces the opening of its new state of the art branch in Compton, California on February 28, 2022.
  • OneUnited Bank is excited to honor its roots and renew its long-term commitment to the City of Compton.
  • OneUnited Bank was forced to close its Compton branch in March 2020 after its landlord refused to renew its long-term lease to open a national chain sneaker store.
  • The Bank is continuing its support for Compton Jr. Equestrians who will attend the grand opening of the Compton Branch.

ONEUNITED BANK LAUNCHES ONETRANSACTION PODCAST

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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BOSTON, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --For Black History Month, OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first digital bank in the country, launches the OneTransaction Podcast to close the racial wealth gap.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --For Black History Month, OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first digital bank in the country, launches the OneTransaction Podcast to close the racial wealth gap.
  • Hosted by Kevin Cohee, Chairman and CEO, the OneTransaction Podcast kicks off with gems from the OneTransaction Conference held on Juneteenth 2021.
  • OneUnited Bank isworking to make financial literacy a core value of the Black community through the #BankBlack and #BuyBlack Movement.
  • OneUnited Bank ( www.oneunited.com ), is the largest (largest customer base) and first Black owned digital bank in America, a Minority Depository Institution (MDI) and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is a ten-time recipient of the U.S. Department of Treasury's Bank Enterprise Award due to its community development lending.