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Black Girls Code Joins RiseUp with ServiceNow to Launch Three-Year Workforce Development Initiative in NYC

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Girls Code joined RiseUp with ServiceNow to launch a three-year initiative to create new career pathways for New York's workforce. Cristina Jones, CEO of Black Girls Code, joined a panel discussion today with Black Girls Code board member Selina Suarez, who is Global Head of NextGen at ServiceNow. Also on the panel were David Banks, Chancellor of New York City Public Schools; Donald Ruff, CEO of Eagle Academy; and John Herbert, CIO and EVP, Enterprise & Media Technology at Fox Corporation.

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  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Girls Code joined RiseUp with ServiceNow to launch a three-year initiative to create new career pathways for New York's workforce.
  • Cristina Jones, CEO of Black Girls Code, joined a panel discussion today with Black Girls Code board member Selina Suarez, who is Global Head of NextGen at ServiceNow.
  • "Black Girls Code is on a mission to launch one million women of color into tech careers," said Cristina Jones, CEO of Black Girls Code.
  • "We are proud to count Black Girls Code among our RiseUp with ServiceNow partners, and we are excited to unlock the potential of the talent they serve, together."

Eagle Academy PCS Documentary Film Celebrates Nine National Awards, Local Recognition

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Academy Public Charter School is celebrating its locally and nationally acclaimed documentary film, Destiny Concealed: The Eagle Academy Public Charter School Story, which honors the school's unique origins and influential co-founders, Cassandra S. Pinkney and Dr. Joe Smith.

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  • Documentary Destiny Concealed: The Eagle Academy Public Charter School Story wins nine awards throughout U.S. film festivals, recognized by local publications
    WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Academy Public Charter School is celebrating its locally and nationally acclaimed documentary film, Destiny Concealed: The Eagle Academy Public Charter School Story, which honors the school's unique origins and influential co-founders, Cassandra S. Pinkney and Dr. Joe Smith.
  • Eagle Academy PCS in Washington, D.C., celebrates its nationally acclaimed documentary film, Destiny Concealed.
  • Destiny Concealed, directed by Cheryl Montalvo, founder and chief executive officer of Insite Media Network, was awarded first place honors at the WRPN Women's International Film Festival, the Piermont Film Festival, and A Show for a Change Film Festival.
  • Likewise, it was named an "Official Selection" at the Women's International Film Festival, the Wine, Women & Film Festival, the Urban Film Festival, and the Hollywood First-Time Filmmaker Showcase.

Southeast Queens Teens Received Business Advice From Nick Cannon

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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The event took place on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Excelsior Preparatory High School Auditorium in Southeast Queens.

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  • The event took place on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Excelsior Preparatory High School Auditorium in Southeast Queens.
  • "I was truly blown away with the level of ingenuity and creativity of these teens," said Nick Cannon.
  • We're proud to support the Nick Cannon Foundation's America's Teen Mogul competition for the second year in a row."
  • Students present products they produce and business problems they solve in collaboration with members of the local business community.

The Eagle Academy Foundation All-Male College Fair Returns

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Eagle Academy Foundation (EAF), renowned for advocating and promoting educational achievements and success for young men of color, announces the return of its annual All-Male College Fair (AMCF), Friday, March 31, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

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  • NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Eagle Academy Foundation (EAF), renowned for advocating and promoting educational achievements and success for young men of color, announces the return of its annual All-Male College Fair (AMCF), Friday, March 31, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
  • Held at Borough of Manhattan Community College, EAF's signature event will connect over 1,000 NYC Public School students with admissions representatives from approximately 75 colleges and universities.
  • The AMCF is a higher-education exploratory event for High-School students designed to increase knowledge about the college-going process for young men of color.
  • The All-Male College Fair, which began as an exclusive Eagle Academy network event, has scaled into a city-wide initiative impacting thousands of young men.

Eagle Academy Public Charter School celebrates 20th anniversary of Charter Day

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Eagle Academy Public Charter School celebrates two decades of educational excellence.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Eagle Academy Public Charter School celebrates two decades of educational excellence.
  • On March 3, 2003, Eagle was granted the first early childhood educational charter in the District.
  • At the time of its founding, there were no charter schools in the nation's capital serving the Pre-Kindergarten 3-year-old ("PK3") population.
  • The school was also unique in its dedication to special education from the very beginning.

Oliver Scholars Honors Excellence In Scholarships, Leadership & Service At Annual Gala

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oliver Scholars hosted its Annual Gala on Tuesday, October 25th at the Lighthouse in New York City, celebrating its service to Black and Latinx students through its historic academic enrichment and placement programs. For nearly four decades, the organization has been dedicated to helping students realize their full potential and preparing them to achieve educational success through a multifaceted approach of assistance. Students hail from historically under-represented New York City communities and are fast tracked for success at top independent schools and prestigious colleges. The organization provides crucial support for its Scholars so they may succeed and ultimately give back to the city, the nation, and the world.

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  • The organization provides crucial support for its Scholars so they may succeed and ultimately give back to the city, the nation, and the world.
  • CEO Danielle R. Moss Cox expressed her gratitude for patrons and supporters regarding their devotion to the organization's work with its young scholars.
  • "This year's gala was a joyous celebration of our scholars' and alumni commitment and dedication to scholarship, leadership, and service.
  • Their collective accomplishments are proof that no one can outdream, outdo, or outshine Oliver Scholars."

Eagle Academy PCS Unveils Documentary, Honoring Founders and Marking 20th Anniversary

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Academy Public Charter School today announced the release of Destiny Concealed, a documentary film honoring its founders and marking its 20th anniversary. Eagle's inaugural campus was established on M Street Southeast in 2003 with 114 students. After rapid expansion, a second location opened its doors a few blocks away on New Jersey Avenue Southeast in 2010. Today, Eagle operates two state-of-the-art campuses in the Congress Heights and Capitol Riverfront neighborhoods of Washington, D.C., bettering the lives of hundreds of children across the city.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Academy Public Charter School today announced the release of Destiny Concealed, a documentary film honoring its founders and marking its 20th anniversary.
  • After rapid expansion, a second location opened its doors a few blocks away on New Jersey Avenue Southeast in 2010.
  • Eagle Academy Public Charter School was founded by Cassandra S. Pinkney, Dr. Joe Smith, and a diverse group of education, business, and medical leaders in 2003.
  • Eagle Academy was Washington, D.C.'s first charter school focused on early childhood education that also catered to children with special needs.

The Eagle Academy Foundation Announces Donald M. Ruff Jr. as the Foundation's President and CEO

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Eagle Academy Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving educational, career, and life outcomes for young men of color, today announced Donald M. Ruff Jr. as The Foundation's new president & CEO. In his new role, Mr. Ruff will lead the organization's efforts to transform the lives of young men of color in New York City and across the country through education, mentoring, and post-secondary support.

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  • NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Eagle Academy Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving educational, career, and life outcomes for young men of color, today announced Donald M. Ruff Jr. as The Foundation's new president & CEO.
  • Mr. Ruff has over 15 years of experience with The Eagle Academy Foundation.
  • The work Donald is spearheading is more vital than ever, and we are eager to see him build on the triumphs of The Eagle Academy Foundation and its Eagle Academy schools."
  • Media interested in learning more about The Eagle Academy Foundation should contact Jennifer Lawrence at [email protected] or 512-516-2138.

Harlem Teens Receive Business Advice From Nick Cannon, Place Third in National Pitch Competition

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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The event took place on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Excelsior Preparatory High School Auditorium in Southeast Queens.

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  • The event took place on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Excelsior Preparatory High School Auditorium in Southeast Queens.
  • Team reMind Me of Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem took 3rd place, with a $2,500 cash prize, in the highly competitive competition.
  • "I was truly blown away with the level of ingenuity and creativity of these teens," said Nick Cannon.
  • Students present products they produce and business problems they solve in collaboration with members of the local business community.

The Eagle Academy Foundation Announces Major Gift from Robert F. Smith, Powered by Goalsetter App Technology

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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This gift will be powered by Goalsetter app technology, the Black female-owned family investing and saving app that provides parents with tools to teach their children financial literacy.

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  • This gift will be powered by Goalsetter app technology, the Black female-owned family investing and saving app that provides parents with tools to teach their children financial literacy.
  • With this history in mind, the Morehouse Class of 2019 and I are proud to gift these stock shares to the young men of Eagle Academy.
  • We are proud to partner with The Eagle Academy Foundation and to provide a platform that will scale and achieve Robert F. Smiths vision of financial literacy among young students of color, said Goalsetter CEO Tanya Van Court.
  • For more information, visit eafny.org and follow The Eagle Academy Foundation on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and LinkedIn .