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Horatio Alger Association Honors Outstanding Leaders and Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Scholarship Program at the 77th Annual Horatio Alger Awards

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, hosted its 77th Annual Horatio Alger Awards in Washington, D.C. on April 4-6, 2024 and celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Scholarship Program.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. , a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, hosted its 77th Annual Horatio Alger Awards in Washington, D.C. on April 4-6, 2024 and celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Scholarship Program.
  • They were also instrumental in expanding the Association's scholarship reach to Canada and founding and growing a national Career and Technical Scholarship Program.
  • In support of its mission, Horatio Alger Members have built one of North America's largest privately funded, need-based scholarship programs.
  • During the 2024 Horatio Alger Awards, more than $16 million dollars was raised in support of the Association's scholarship program.

Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society Works Toward Re-Opening

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Repairs and restoration work continue after a 2020 flood caused more than $500,000 in damage to the historic landmark building of the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society, The Society's building was the home of Marian Anderson, the iconic contralto singer who performed a wide-range of music, from opera to spirituals, from 1924-1965.

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  • We keep going because we love this work and are inspired by the legacy of Marian Anderson," said Jillian Patricia Pirtle, CEO of the National Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society.
  • "As an organization committed to celebrating our nation's history and preserving it, our National Society is pleased to help the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society and support its efforts," said Wright.
  • To heighten visibility for the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society restoration needs, the Museum is encouraging the public to share "What Marian Anderson Means to Me" on the Museum's Facebook page in April and May.
  • The Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society continues to work to reopen its historic landmark, located at 762 South Martin Street in Philadelphia.

Stride, Inc. Uses the Power of Play to Better Engage Students

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Stride has created a new collection of exclusive game-based lessons in Minecraft Education—a game comprised of blocks in which students learn by exploring different worlds.

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  • Stride has created a new collection of exclusive game-based lessons in Minecraft Education—a game comprised of blocks in which students learn by exploring different worlds.
  • “At Stride, we want to keep students engaged and encourage them to have fun as they learn,” said Niyoka McCoy, Stride’s Chief Learning Officer.
  • “Research shows that games are a powerful teaching tool that can help increase participation and promote social emotional learning.
  • In each lesson, students are immersed in topics related to history, science, and English language arts.

KUSI Global Set to Host Its Highly Anticipated Conscious and Connected Leadership Development Training in September

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KUSI Global, Inc. has announced its Conscious and Connected Leadership event and invites leaders from all industries to attend the exclusive gathering. The training promises an electrifying experience blending a leadership development learning concert and a mega classroom featuring the most distinguished minds in leadership theory and strategy. The event will convene at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., on September 12, 2023. Leaders interested in elevating their leadership skills and revolutionizing their organizations are invited to embrace the 200 Conscious Leadership Challenge. Tickets are in high demand and expected to sell out, with organizers encouraging those interested in attending to secure their tickets by the end of July.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KUSI Global, Inc. has announced its Conscious and Connected Leadership event and invites leaders from all industries to attend the exclusive gathering.
  • The training promises an electrifying experience blending a leadership development learning concert and a mega classroom featuring the most distinguished minds in leadership theory and strategy.
  • Leaders interested in elevating their leadership skills and revolutionizing their organizations are invited to embrace the 200 Conscious Leadership Challenge.
  • This leadership development learning concert is the launchpad for a new era of visionary leadership."

Topeka, Kansas, Announces Inaugural 'For the Culture KS Fest' - A Celebration of African American Culture and Heritage

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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TOPEKA, Kan., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GO Topeka and Visit Topeka today announced their support for a new first-of-its-kind festival celebrating African American culture and heritage, coming to Kansas' capital city this summer. "For the Culture KS Fest" (FTC KS Fest) – which will run from July 28-30, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas – will include not only musical performances and vendors, but networking and panel sessions focused on professional and personal growth for Black individuals.

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  • "We've never seen Black culture represented on this scale before, and we wanted it to be more than a music festival.
  • This is why we sought to include activities focusing on more than just performances, bringing together the intersection of art, business, health, and history of the African American community."
  • The festival will begin with an opening ceremony, held by local leaders from Kansas and abroad, at Topeka's Evergy Plaza.
  • "I'm very proud of the work this group, along with our community, is doing to not only celebrate but also educate on African American culture.