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Atlanta Business Woman to Host Four-Day Empowerment Assembly
Verlisa Wearing to Host Four-Day Inaugural "I AM WOMAN Summit 2022," Sept. 28 Through Oct. 1. - August 26, 2022 - RiseHer Network
Teacup Launches Free Tech Classes to Help Close Digital Equity Gap Across All Ages
Teacup, the voice social app for the world's older generation, has launched complimentary technology classes across the country. Class topics include smartphone basics, social media training, online dating, protection against phishing scams and other relevant themes. The classes will be held over... - August 25, 2022 - Teacup
Philanthropist Jeanette Heinz Elected to the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center’s Board of Directors
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeanette Heinz to the Center’s board of directors for a two-year term. “I am honored to welcome Jeanette to our board,” says Barry Ellis, chairman of the MACC’s board of directors. - August 24, 2022 - Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
Smyrna Pawn Announced Their Participation in National Night Out
National Night Out is a gathering of communities, the people, law enforcement, and business to help reduce crime. Smyrna Pawn announced they were a part of the festivities. - August 24, 2022 - Smyrna Pawn
Small Town Native African-American Physician Gives Back to Community with New Nonprofit
Dr. Tanika Long, a Barnesville native, has founded a new nonprofit organization, Full Circle of H.O.P.E., Inc.(FCOH) to help the community of Barnesville, GA/Lamar County. In this area, ~20% of people live in poverty, and the household income is directly proportional to the education level achieved. The purpose of FCOH is to positively impact the educational, social, spiritual, and physical lives of African American and other disadvantaged, marginalized students in Barnesville, GA/Lamar County. - August 23, 2022 - Full Circle Of Hope, Inc.
Urban Fairytale Lands on the Big Screen
Strawberry Princess The Movie Wins Best Thriller. South Central Los Angeles native Writer/Director Rod S. Scott debuts his 4th feature film Strawberry Princess, starring WWE Superstar Ariane Andrew as Layla Johnson in her first leading role. Rod’s past films include “100 Kilos”... - August 23, 2022 - 7 Arts
VB Attorneys File Complaint Against Texas A&M University Fraternity for Alleged Hazing Injuries
VB Attorneys, a leading personal injury law firm based in Houston, Texas, has filed a complaint in Harris County, TX, on behalf of Texas A&M University students allegedly injured during rush week hazing. The complaint was filed against the Texas Tau Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Inc., and many others. - August 22, 2022 - VB Attorneys
Yan Xiong, Candidate for 10th Congressional District
Candidate Running for Congress - August 20, 2022 - Yan Xiong for Congress NY-10
Star Wars, Cobra Kai, and Supernatural Stars Head to Colorado Springs Comic Con
It’s that time of year again where pop culture explodes as Altered Reality Entertainment returns for a new edition of Colorado Springs Comic Con. While each year brings new and exciting things to see and do at the annual pop culture celebration, certain activities are mainstays, including... - August 13, 2022 - Altered Reality Entertainment, LLC
Witlingo Launches Social Audio Channel for Local Governments
Residents are able to engage with their local government by submitting digital audio posts and listening to posts from other residents. - August 11, 2022 - Witlingo
Moderna, Inc. CEO Stéphane Bancel, Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Among 2022 Mentors for Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows Program
Moderna, Inc. CEO Stéphane Bancel, Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Americares President and CEO Christine Squires, and Redfin President and CEO Glenn Kelman will each host and mentor a member of the fifth cohort of Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows in... - August 11, 2022 - The Posse Foundation
Hip Hop Icons DJ Drama, CeeLo Green, Twista, Dead Prez and EPMD Auction Rare Memorabilia with the Launch of KIRPA
Until now, pop culture lovers had no way to buy memorabilia from their favorite celebrities like CeeLo Green, Twista, EPMD, Dead Prez, DJ Drama, and others. KIRPA Auction House is the first to make these iconic collectibles available to the public. - August 09, 2022 - KIRPA
Sandstone Care Extends Critical Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment for Teens and Young Adults in Illinois
Sandstone Care, a national teen and young adult addiction treatment and mental health organization, addresses the growing need for local teen and young adult substance use and mental health treatment by opening two new outpatient facilities in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The first of its kind in... - August 09, 2022 - Sandstone Care
James Sloan Confident He is Gaining Ground Going Into Today's Primary for Tennessee HR District 63
According to sources, early voting numbers appear to be down from previous mid-term elections the past two cycles; however, James Sloan is confident he is gaining ground in the race for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63. District 63 is the legislative seat being vacated by Glen... - August 04, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
AVA Law Group Eyes Justice for Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims as House Bill Passes
If passed by the Senate, new legislation would allow those injured by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune a chance to have their cases heard in court. - August 03, 2022 - AVA Law Group, Inc.
4West Lounge, Harlem's Premier LGBTQ+ Bar, Celebrates Its First Anniversary
4West Lounge has become Harlem’s premier LGBTQ+ bar lounge where “You can be You and Free.” 4West prides itself on hosting diverse, curated events for guests to connect, grow and be entertained. It is home for everyone - from creatives to corporate managers to stay-at-home entrepreneurs - where they can come together and have their social and entertainment needs met in an environment that is welcoming to all, regardless of skin color or orientation. - August 03, 2022 - 4WestLounge
Lawsuit.org Uncovers the Unbearable Travel Burdens for Women in Texas Seeking Legal Abortion (Study)
Lawsuit.org has done analysis to better understand the likely travel times for women in Texas seeking a legal abortion out of state. Eastern Texas has travel times exceeding 7 hours with many areas requiring 10 or more hours to get to the nearest neighboring state's abortion clinic. Hundreds of dollars and multi-day trips are now required simply to get to a legal abortion for many Texans. - August 02, 2022 - Lawsuit.org
James Sloan Says a "Yes Vote" Will Give the Voters the Most Conservative State Candidate in Tennessee HR District 63 Race, Solidifying the People's Choice
A Yes Vote for James Sloan as a candidate for House of Representatives will give Williamson County the most conservative candidate to serve in the Tennessee State legislature and solidify the people's choice, according to Sloan's Campaign staffers. - August 02, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
Suffolk OB/GYN Joins New York Health
Suffolk Obstetrics & Gynecology (Suffolk OB/GYN), a comprehensive women's health practice with locations in Smithtown, Patchogue, Port Jefferson, and Wading River, has officially joined New York Health’s (NY Health) growing network of specialty care providers. The practice name will not... - August 01, 2022 - New York Health
Women Who CAN Holds Largest Cannabis Event Highlighting Women of Color
Women Who CAN Business Expo, now in its forth year, is the largest one day event showcasing speakers and businesses owned by women of color in the legal cannabis industry. - July 30, 2022 - Women Who CAN
TCT Television Continues to Expand Television Ministry Now in the Los Angeles Market with Station KDOC-TV
TCT Television, one of the largest independent Christian television broadcasters, added to its reach with further expansion into the Los Angeles, California Market. The latest station to join the Network is KDOC-TV, which serves Los Angeles, the #2 DMA in the country, as a full-service television... - July 29, 2022 - TCT Ministries
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Partners with Porter Hills Village and Cook Valley Estates to Expand the Community’s Senior Lifestyle Programming
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is pleased to announce a partnership with Porter Hills Village and Cook Valley Estates, retirement communities in Grand Rapids, Michigan. NIFS will be expanding upon the community’s existing offerings and providing individualized services... - July 27, 2022 - NIFS
James Sloan Appears to be in a Dead Heat in the Race for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63 Seat – Primary August 4th
James Sloan, a conservative Republican candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63, has emerged as a "dark horse" in the race to capture the House seat vacated by Representative Glen Casada and appears to be in a dead heat for the win according to Sloan’s campaign... - July 26, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
GivingTuesday Launches $26 Million Capital Campaign for Global Data Commons to Scale a Revolutionary & Comprehensive Data Ecosystem
Extensive datasets and new, broadly accessible tools capture the complex ecosystem of organizational and community-based giving, foster increased collaboration, and will unlock the potential of the social sector. - July 21, 2022 - GivingTuesday
Conscious Governance TV Provides Free High Performance Governance Videos
This Conscious Governance TV online resource provides free access to all Directors and senior executives who know their Board could be even more effective than it is but are unsure of what steps they can take. Based on interactions with many thousands of Board Directors across the globe, the Producers have created short, succinct video streams that focus on the key practical steps that Directors and senior executives can action to assist themselves and their Board to get to the next level. - July 20, 2022 - Conscious Governance
New Independent Film "Fetish," Directed by Gender-Fluid Director
Chainreaction Studio presents "Fetish," an independent film directed by gender-fluid director Alexa Makky. “Fetish” is an erotic drama film following the story of Oskar Pratz, a handsome, successful, and manipulative man with a strong fetish for nylons. At first, this seems... - July 19, 2022 - Chainreaction Studio LLC
James Sloan, a Conservative Republican and Williamson County Page High School Alumni, Running for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63
James Sloan, a Conservative Republican candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63, is a proud graduate of Williamson County Page High School and firmly supports the professional teachers, counselors, and administrative staff of the Williamson County school system and the educational system across the state of Tennessee. - July 14, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
Together We Rise Partners with Chalk Bloc to Help Foster Youth
Children’s foster care non-profit Together We Rise partners with Chalk Bloc to help foster youth nationwide. The Chalk Bloc is raising funds through sales on their website by donating a portion of theme box sales to Together We Rise. An in-kind donation of 500 units of Chalk Bloc’s... - July 14, 2022 - Together We Rise
Save the Children of Ukraine Fundraiser
A fundraiser to raise funds for Poland welcomes refugee center in Poland. - July 13, 2022 - Chef Roc Productions
The Niles Foundation's HFP Receives Grant to Improve Healthy Food Access in Local Community
The Halo Food Project was among 134 grantees announced today as receiving financial assistance awards through the 2021 round of America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative’s (HFFI) Targeted Small Grants Program. Funding for the HFFI grants program is provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The 134 projects received a total of $22.6 million in financial assistance awards. - July 13, 2022 - The Niles Foundation
Micron Technology & STE(A)M Truck Host a Free 2-Day Technology Camp at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta
STE(A)M Truck is excited to partner with Micron Technology to deliver the first ever Atlanta-based Chip Camp, a free 2 day STEM camp for students from the Atlanta area. Micron Technology has hosted Chip Camp for the past 20 years at their U.S. headquarters in Boise, Idaho and STE(A)M Truck is... - July 12, 2022 - STE(A)M Truck
Continued Cuts to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Frustrate Physical Therapy Leaders, Underscore Need for Congress to Act
CY2023 Proposed MPFS Rule again calls for payment cuts to physical, occupational, and speech therapy despite a long history of harmful cuts amidst increased patient need - July 11, 2022 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Shaw 3 Law Firm is Now Taking on Clients for CPS Defense Cases
Shaw 3 Law Firm (S3LF) is proud to announce they now represent clients dealing with Child Protective Services (CPS). Walter Shaw, Managing Attorney and Founding attorney of Shaw 3 Law Firm, (S3LF) found there is an immediate need in providing legal representation in the fields of Child Protective... - July 10, 2022 - Shaw 3 Law Firm
Unique Approach to Funeral Services Now Available in Sarasota & Naples, Florida
Sarasota and Naples are two of the newest locations for Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society, Florida’s cremation and funeral services leader. - July 08, 2022 - Baldwin Brothers, A Funeral & Cremation Society
The Riverside County Workforce Development Board Honors Awardees of the 2022 Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards
The Riverside County Workforce Development Board will be honoring ten (10) awardees of the 2022 Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at March Field Air Museum. - July 07, 2022 - Riverside County Workforce Development
Healthy Kids Running Series Launches "Flavor Dash" with Celebrity Chef Aaron McCargo Jr.
A New Online Video Series Showcasing Easy & Healthy Recipes for Busy Families - July 06, 2022 - Healthy Kids Running Series
Christ Church’s Signature Annual Gathering Welcomes Thousands for Prayerfest 2022
A day-long prayer and worship festival for the nation and world. - July 06, 2022 - Christ Church USA
NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom to Speak for the Rohingya People at Chicago Non-Profit
NBA player and human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom will address the genocide of the Rohingya people. The event has been collaboratively organized by the Rohingya community and is being held at FORA (Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America) in Chicago. “The Rohingya people have been persecuted for far too long. It is time that the people around the world stand up and call this what it is, a genocide. And I will be their voice,” Freedom said. - July 05, 2022 - Rohingya Women Development Network-RWDN
Veteran's Son with TBI Featured in SHIFT Magazine After Writing Children's Book
Veteran's Son Writes Children's Book After Auto Accident. - July 04, 2022 - Shift Magazine
AXIA Consulting, Inc. Announces Fanya O’Donoghue as Organizational Change Management (OCM) Practice Director
Fanya’s project leadership and distinct change management expertise has paved the way for her promotion to OCM Practice Director. - July 01, 2022 - AXIA Consulting
Rhonda Shear Brings Business & Heart to The Highlands
TV Star Rhonda Shear Moves to The Highlands. - July 01, 2022 - Shear Enterprises, LLC
James Sloan Supports Funding and Infrastructure Expansion for Public Safety Agencies as a Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63
James Sloan, a candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63, fully supports funding and will always be an advocate for public safety agencies to include police, fire, EMS, first responders, emergency communications centers, training facilities, and other public safety agencies, so that they are available to the citizens of Tennessee on a continuous daily basis 24/7, as well as, during crisis and disasters. - June 30, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
Coffee Company Supporting Dog Rescues Throughout the U.S.
Specialty Coffee Company, The Bully Bean Coffee, has announced that a portion of their proceeds will go to help rescue dogs as well as police dogs and military dogs after retirement. Many rescues are in great need of funds so when The Bully Bean learned how great the need was, they were quick to... - June 26, 2022 - The Bully Bean
The Greenville Woodworkers Guild Builds & Donates (15) Bunkbeds for Ukrainian Refugee Families
The Greenville Woodworkers Guild builds bunk beds for families who fled the war in Ukraine and are resettling here in the Upstate of South Carolina. Engineered Sleep has donated 30 premium mattresses for the project. - June 26, 2022 - Greenville Woodworkers Guild
Dismas House Hosts Successful Whiskey, Wine & Whiskers Fundraiser, Exceeds $20,000
Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in Tennessee, announced today that it exceeded the goal for the first-ever Whiskey, Wine & Whiskers fundraiser. Launched to raise awareness of and funds for Dismas House, the event aimed to garner support its four programmatic... - June 26, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
James Sloan Takes Firm Stand on Issues Important to Tennessee House of Representatives District 63
James Sloan, a conservative Republican candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63, announces his key platform issues as they align with the voters and approximately 100,000 citizens of eastern Williamson County, Tennessee, who reside in House District 63 stating that, "My stance on issues will always align with the majority of my constituents as I work to get issues and problems addressed while maintaining a balanced state budget and protection of our individual civil rights." - June 21, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
Detroit-Local Marc Davis Publishes New Children's Book, "Finding Nylah's Superpowers," to Help Children Find Their Superpower
Finding Nylah’s Superpowers is a funny, compelling, and accessible story that teaches young children about self-worth, bravery, and celebrating their differences. - June 20, 2022 - Marc Davis
Skate Buds Fitness Camp Drastically Improves Youth Fitness Levels Through Innovative & Engaging Programming
In October 2021, The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs of Atlanta contracted the consulting services of Aaron Johnson, a self-proclaimed kids’ fitness guru, to improve their students' results on the National Youth Fitness Assessment. Participants were organized into three groups according... - June 16, 2022 - Aaron Johnson Fitness Club International
You:Flourish Selects AppIt to Develop the First Wellness & Behavioral Health App Serving the LGBTQ+ Community
AppIt Ventures, an award-winning, woman-owned custom software development company, has been selected by You:Flourish to design the first wellness and behavioral health smartphone application created specifically for the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Working with a team of wellness and behavioral... - June 16, 2022 - AppIt Ventures
Janora McDuffie & Wife Leila Ryan to Attend White House Pride Celebration
The 2022 Academy Awards voice announcer, Janora McDuffie, and LAPD SWAT Officer Leila Ryan joined the list of White House attendees for President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden's Pride Celebration on Wednesday, June 15. McDuffie, as the first openly gay announcer for this year's 94th Academy Awards and Leila Ryan, as a 24-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department and the second woman in the organization's history. - June 16, 2022 - Janora McDuffie