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

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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.

Nutra Pharma Corp. Reaches Settlement with SEC

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Friday, March 22, 2024

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nutra Pharma Corporation (OTC: NPHC), (“Nutra Pharma” or the “Company”) reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) earlier this week.

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  • CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nutra Pharma Corporation (OTC: NPHC), (“Nutra Pharma” or the “Company”) reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) earlier this week.
  • On March 19, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in SEC v. Nutra Pharma Corporation, Erik Deitsch a/k/a Rik Deitsch, and Sean Peter McManus, Case No.
  • “Pursuant to our settlement with the SEC, I have tendered my resignation as Chairman and CEO of Nutra Pharma Corp effective March 19th,” stated Rik J Deitsch.
  • “It’s great to be back at Nutra Pharma,” commented Michael Flax, DDS; incoming Chairman and CEO of Nutra Pharma Corp. “I’ve been a former officer and long-term investor in the Company and I’m excited to be part of its future,” he continued.

DIVINE NINE PRESIDENTS VISIT RICHARD WRIGHT SCHOOLS, CONTRIBUTE $10,000, AND PLEDGE TO CONTINUE SUPPORT

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 300 Richard Wright Schools students bore witness to what an inclusive and intentional sisterhood and brotherhood invested in their success looks like today as the Council of Presidents of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), composed of the historically Black Greek-lettered member organizations, affectionately known as "The Divine Nine," visited the school and contributed $10,000 to support the school's growth.

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  • Divine Nine presidents visit Richard Wright Schools, contribute $10,000, and pledge to continue support
    Founded in 2010, Richard Wright School transforms lives in an engaging, student-centered environment with a caring, highly qualified staff to develop students for college and beyond.
  • During this historic visit, each of the Divine Nine leaders was interviewed by one of the student anchors from the Wright Now News Network (WNN)@richardwightschools.
  • Here at the Richard Wright School, I am excited because there is an intentional vision about the power of possibility.
  • Richard Wright Schools is preparing to renovate and expand its current facility in partnership with DC-based nonprofit Building Hope.

U.S. Small Business Administrator Guzman to Join Divine Nine Presidents for Partnership Roundtable

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Friday, June 2, 2023

SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, will join the National Pan-Hellenic Council’s (NPHC) national leaders for a roundtable discussion.

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  • SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, will join the National Pan-Hellenic Council’s (NPHC) national leaders for a roundtable discussion.
  • The NPHC’s member organizations are also referred to as the Divine Nine.
  • During the roundtable, Administrator Guzman and NHPC leaders will highlight the expanded partnership between the SBA and the Divine Nine, which will enhance activities aimed at encouraging the creation of new businesses, providing technical assistance, helping entrepreneurs access federal contracts, and collaborating on disaster response activities.
  • Additionally, Administrator Guzman and the Divine Nine participants will discuss ways for the Biden-Harris Administration to build upon its support for Black entrepreneurship, including expanded access to capital, and highlight how the Divine Nine prepares students for the workforce.

OPERATION HOPE'S 1 MILLION BLACK BUSINESS INITIATIVE HAS SUPPORTED MORE THAN 155,000 BLACK BUSINESSES TO DATE

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE, the nation's leading non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, today announced that its groundbreaking 1 Million Black Business (1MBB) initiative has supported more than 155,000 unique businesses to date through its HOPE Inside network and 1MBB partners. According to the 1MBB 2022 Impact Report, which will be released in Q1 2023, this accounts for approximately 5% of all Black-owned businesses in the U.S.

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  • Bold 1MBB initiative has supported more than 155,000 Black businesses to date.
  • In addition, Operation HOPE has signed a coalition of more than60 other corporate, governmental and private partners that have committed to support the effort.
  • The no-cost program helps Black entrepreneurs acquire the knowledge, skills and access to resources required to start, scale and grow their businesses.
  • Operation HOPE's bold 1MBB initiative is equipping entrepreneurs with what they need to create and sustain a viable business," said John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE.

U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Landmark Collaboration with Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities to Address the Wealth Gap Through Black Entrepreneurship

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

This collaboration will give NPHC members critical access to information that will promote small business growth and create jobs in all sectors of our economy.

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  • This collaboration will give NPHC members critical access to information that will promote small business growth and create jobs in all sectors of our economy.
  • The NPHC represents the following organizations:
    The SBA Has Deepened its Engagement and Support of African American, Black and Historically Disadvantaged Small Business Owners.
  • The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership.
  • The purpose is to foster cooperative actions of its members in dealing with matters of mutual concern.

Nutra Pharma Announces First Manufacturing Agreement

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

"Weve spent the last two years bringing all of our manufacturing in-house, stated Rik J Deitsch, CEO of Nutra Pharma.

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  • "Weve spent the last two years bringing all of our manufacturing in-house, stated Rik J Deitsch, CEO of Nutra Pharma.
  • These manufacturing capabilities allow us to produce all of our own products; but also provides the option to act as a contract manufacturer for other companies to potentially provide an additional revenue stream for Nutra Pharma, he continued.
  • Were excited to be partnered with Nutra Pharma, commented Neil Roth, president of Avini Health.
  • Nutra Pharma will provide further updates on new products, manufacturing capabilities and contract manufacturing opportunities throughout the rest of 2022.

Nutra Pharma Expands Manufacturing Capabilities

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

"Last year, we announced that we were bringing all of our manufacturing in-house, stated Brent Bonner, Warehouse Manager of Nutra Pharma.

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  • "Last year, we announced that we were bringing all of our manufacturing in-house, stated Brent Bonner, Warehouse Manager of Nutra Pharma.
  • Over the last few months, we have continued to expand our manufacturing capabilities.
  • Expanding our in-house manufacturing capabilities has put Nutra Pharma in a very good position as far as reduced product costs, higher margins, faster product upgrades and an increased ability to launch new and innovative products, commented Rik J Deitsch, CEO of Nutra Pharma.
  • Nutra Pharma will provide further updates on new products, manufacturing capabilities and contract manufacturing opportunities throughout the rest of 2022.

Attorney Zulu Ali Named General Counsel of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Zulu Ali has been named General Legal Counsel of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. is a historically African American fraternity.

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  • RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Zulu Ali has been named General Legal Counsel of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. is a historically African American fraternity.
  • Attorney Ali is a practicing trial attorney and activist.
  • Attorney Ali is the Founder and principal attorney at the Law Offices of Zulu Ali and Associates, LLP based inRiverside, California(zulualilaw.com), which is the largest Black-owned law firm in California's Inland Empire.
  • In 2017, Attorney Ali was recognized as one of the most influential African American Leaders inLos Angelesby the National Action Network, founded by ReverendAl Sharpton.

Nutra Pharma Letter to Shareholders

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

As we have persevered through another pandemic year of 2021; we are looking forward to a much brighter 2022, explained Rik J Deitsch, Chairman and CEO of Nutra Pharma Corporation.

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  • As we have persevered through another pandemic year of 2021; we are looking forward to a much brighter 2022, explained Rik J Deitsch, Chairman and CEO of Nutra Pharma Corporation.
  • This is another revenue stream for the company that has already seen growth over the last quarter, he continued.
  • We are also moving forward expeditiously on our Multiple Sclerosis (MS) drug platform as well as our nerve agent counter-measure technologies.
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