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Cadence13 and Headspace Studios Expand Podcast Slate with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt Series Focused on Forgiveness

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Friday, July 10, 2020

This series marks the second in a slate of new and original podcasts from C13 and Headspace.

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  • This series marks the second in a slate of new and original podcasts from C13 and Headspace.
  • "I am so excited to be able to continue the conversation around forgiveness, and help listeners navigate their way through their own forgiveness journeys by sharing inspiring stories from some incredible people," said Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our thriving partnership with Headspace with Katherine and this series."
  • The Gift of Forgivenessis hosted and executive produced by Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt in partnership with Headspace Studios and Cadence13.

Victoria Reggie Kennedy Appointed to Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Board

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Friday, July 3, 2020

BOSTON, July 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Victoria Reggie Kennedy , senior counsel in the Corporate Practice at Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Boston , has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce (GBCC).

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  • BOSTON, July 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Victoria Reggie Kennedy , senior counsel in the Corporate Practice at Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Boston , has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce (GBCC).
  • Members of the GBCC's Board of Directors support the organization's mission of being the convener, voice, and advocate of the Greater Boston business community.
  • Kennedy was recognized as one of the region's most influential leaders in the 2019 Boston Business Journal's "Power 50" list.
  • Kennedy also is the co-founder of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, as well as co-f0under and President of the Board.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp Commit $1 Million Towards Supporting Community Bail Funds

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

Predatory cash bail is part and parcel of the institutionalized anti-Black racism that has plagued our country, said Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights.

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  • Predatory cash bail is part and parcel of the institutionalized anti-Black racism that has plagued our country, said Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights.
  • This $1 million commitment from Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and Colin Kaepernicks Know Your Rights Camp will empower community-led bail funds and accelerate their crucial work freeing people caged in our local jails, but our funding alone will never be enough.
  • In response to the current communities needs, the Know Your Rights Camp COVID-19 Relief Fund was established in March 2020.
  • In partnership with local activists, we advocate for key human rights issues, championing changemakers, and pursuing strategic litigation at home and around the world.

Grow Capital, Inc Names Award-Winning Businessman and Author Terry Kennedy as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, June 29, 2020

HENDERSON, Nev., June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Grow Capital, Inc (OTCQB:GRWC) today announced that it has retained award-winning businessman and author Terry Kennedy as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • HENDERSON, Nev., June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Grow Capital, Inc (OTCQB:GRWC) today announced that it has retained award-winning businessman and author Terry Kennedy as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Kennedy not only persevered, his company emerged as the largest 403b sales force in the US and disrupted an entire industry.
  • Kennedy is well positioned to take us through this unprecedented time in market history and steer us to long-term profitability."
  • Terry Kennedy will take over as Chief Executive Officer of GRWC effective April 1, 2020.

Vessco Holdings Partners with Kennedy Industries, Inc.

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Jeff Nachtweih, CEO of Kennedy commented, We are excited to partner with the Brian and the rest of the Vessco team.

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  • Jeff Nachtweih, CEO of Kennedy commented, We are excited to partner with the Brian and the rest of the Vessco team.
  • Kennedy strives for continuous improvement and joining forces with Vessco will allow us to reach our goals to better serve the needs of our valued customers, partners and employees.
  • Mark Hemeyer, President of Kennedy, commented, We see many expansion opportunities through the combination of Vessco and Kennedy and are looking forward to growing the platform together.
  • Pat Corden of O2 Investment Partners commented, Mark and Jeff are fantastic people, and we are glad to have them as partners.

Announcing the Winners of the 2020 Robert F. Kennedy Book and Journalism Awards

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Friday, June 5, 2020

New York, June 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights announced the winners of its 2020 RFK Book and Journalism Awards on Thursday in a virtual ceremony featuring special guest presenters, including Katie Couric, David Remnick, Don Lemon, Soledad OBrien, Natalie Morales, Rory Kennedy, Van Jones and Jane Mayer.

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  • New York, June 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights announced the winners of its 2020 RFK Book and Journalism Awards on Thursday in a virtual ceremony featuring special guest presenters, including Katie Couric, David Remnick, Don Lemon, Soledad OBrien, Natalie Morales, Rory Kennedy, Van Jones and Jane Mayer.
  • This years RFK Book Award went to Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing Americas Heartland , by Jonathan Metzel.
  • The full list of 2020 RFK Book and Journalism Award winners is below.
  • Special thanks to historian and author Michael Beschloss, head of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award committee, and Margaret Engel, director of the Alicia Patterson Journalism Foundation and chair of the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards committee, as well as the more than 50 volunteer judges who participated this year.

Bill Kennedy Law Opens New Office in Sherman, TX

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

SHERMAN, Texas, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Well-known and well-respected trial and litigation firm Bill Kennedy Law recently opened a new location in Sherman, Texas.

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  • SHERMAN, Texas, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Well-known and well-respected trial and litigation firm Bill Kennedy Law recently opened a new location in Sherman, Texas.
  • Bill Kennedy Law specializes in the areas of catastrophic personal injury and serious criminal defense, as well as hard-fought litigation matters.
  • Bill Kennedy Law fights for the best outcome for each of their clients, and they represent individuals in a variety of cases and situations.
  • To get in touch with Bill Kennedy Law, visit their website at BillKennedyLaw.com, give them a call at 903-405-3282, or stop by their newest office at 103 S. Travis Street, Suite 100 in Sherman.

VIVA Creative, the Washington, DC Region's Leading Media and Event Company, to Produce "The Call to Unite," a Global 24-Hour Streaming Event on May 1

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

The lead convener of The Call to Unite event is Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver.

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  • The lead convener of The Call to Unite event is Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver.
  • "The vision for this 24-hour experience required a creative and technical partner with big thinking and a big heart.
  • VIVA Creative has been working hand in hand with Jon Klein, CNN's former president, and Roni Selig, former executive producer at CNN.
  • Founded in 2001, VIVA Creative is a global leader in the creative development, technical direction, and production of live and online events.

NY Health Care Workers and Others Exposed to COVID-19 Can Now Choose Standby Guardians for Their Children in Cuomo Executive Order

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Friday, April 10, 2020

ALBANY, N.Y., April 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Health care workers and volunteers in New York State exposed to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) can now designate a standby guardian for their children according to an Executive Order signed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

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  • ALBANY, N.Y., April 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Health care workers and volunteers in New York State exposed to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) can now designate a standby guardian for their children according to an Executive Order signed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
  • The order would also allow others exposed to COVID-19 to designate a standby guardian.
  • We hope this change will give them some peace of mind when it comes to the care of their children.
  • "We applaud Governor Cuomo for providing New York's health care workers with a critical tool to plan for their families.

Daré Bioscience Receives Third Notice of Award from National Institutes of Health Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development for the Development of Ovaprene®

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

This award notice is timely, as we plan to file an Investigational Device Exemption application with the FDA to support the ongoing development of Ovaprene later this year.

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  • This award notice is timely, as we plan to file an Investigational Device Exemption application with the FDA to support the ongoing development of Ovaprene later this year.
  • Dar plans to continue to pursue non-dilutive funding opportunities to support the further development of its product candidates.
  • This press release discusses research supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development of theNational Institutes of Healthunder Award Number R44HD095724.
  • Dar Bioscience is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to the advancement of innovative products for womens health.