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United Justice Coalition & Roc Nation Add Charlamagne Tha God, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at U.S. Department of Justice Kristen Clarke, Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, NY Attorney General Letitia James & Many More To Spe

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United Justice Coalition (UJC) and Roc Nation announced a second wave of acclaimed speakers for its 2nd annual social justice summit on Dec. 1 in New York City at the Javits Center.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United Justice Coalition (UJC) and Roc Nation announced a second wave of acclaimed speakers for its 2nd annual social justice summit on Dec. 1 in New York City at the Javits Center.
  • This year's summit will also feature a live filming of Lava for Good's Wrongful Conviction podcast with Jason Flom & Maggie Freleng, who will be interviewing exoneree Andre Brown and lawyer Oscar Michelin.
  • King, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Rachael Rollins, among several other acclaimed activists, entertainers, attorneys, and experts.
  • If you're interested in learning more about the UJC and the forthcoming summit, please visit https://www.unitedjusticecoalition.com/ujc-summit-2023 .

MOD Pizza Launches the “MOD Opportunity Network” – A National Coalition to Create Jobs and Support People With Barriers to Employment

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”) the people-first, purpose-led fast casual pizza brand, today announced the launch of the MOD Opportunity Network (MOD O.N.

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  • MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”) the people-first, purpose-led fast casual pizza brand, today announced the launch of the MOD Opportunity Network (MOD O.N.
  • ), an innovative, national program dedicated to hiring and supporting people with barriers to employment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230426005729/en/
    MOD Pizza today announced the launch of the MOD Opportunity Network (MOD O.N.
  • ), an innovative, national program dedicated to hiring and supporting people with barriers to employment.

MJ Unpacked NYC Prioritizes Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As MJ Unpacked, the premier event for the cannabis industry, gets ready to take the stage in New York City on April 26-28, the cannabis market is poised for massive growth on the East Coast. However, there are challenges ahead for the industry at large, particularly when it comes to issues of social equity and inclusion.

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  • One of their main initiatives is the MJ Unpacked Social Impact Scholarship , a partnership with Our Academy, a 501(3)c accelerator that supports BIPOC and justice-impacted cannabis entrepreneurs.
  • "We are grateful for the support from the MJ Unpacked team and their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the cannabis industry."
  • In addition to the scholarship, MJ Unpacked is partnering with Oaksterdam University and the Connecticut Social Equity Council Cannabis Business Accelerator to support their social equity licensees.
  • MJ Unpacked offers a unique registration path for Social Equity Licensees to receive 50% off their registration.