Barack Obama statement on Donald Trump being shot at political rally

Former United States president, Barack Obama issued the following statement after Donald Trump was shot at a political rally in Pennsylvania:

There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics.…

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 13, 2024

NAACP Announces President Joe Biden as Key Speaker at 115th National Convention in Las Vegas

The NAACP, the nation's preeminent civil rights organization announced President Joe Biden will join the group as a key speaker at the 115th National NAACP Convention taking place in Las Vegas from July 13 to July 17. 

"Ahead of this crucial election, the NAACP has worked fervently to educate our members and our community on the importance of exercising our right to vote," said NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson. "The rights of Black Americans are under rampant attack - from efforts to limit access to education, the mass absolving of diversity programs, and officials at every level actively working to dilute voting rights. There is no better time than now for our presidential candidates to reassure our community that our voices are heard and our concerns are a priority. We welcome President Joe Biden as a key speaker at our national convention. It is our hope that we leave Las Vegas feeling more empowered to cast our ballot - knowing in full faith that we will not be silenced."

President Joe Biden engaged with The Association multiple times this spring. The current president and presidential candidate gave an address at the NAACP's Brown v. Board 70th anniversary event at the National African American History and Culture Museum. He also attended the NAACP Freedom Fund dinner in Detroit as a key speaker for the annual event.

The NAACP has shared invitations to both presidential candidates as a welcome to address its members at the upcoming national convention.

Greenwood Project Announces Strategic Board Expansion With Four Renowned Leaders

Greenwood Project, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering career pathways in financial services for Black and Latino college students, proudly welcomes four esteemed business professionals to its Board of Directors: Nick Cherney, Head of Innovation, Janus Henderson Investors, JJ Kinahan, CEO IG North America, Joe Lawler, Managing Director, Wind Point Partners, and Fred Martin, Executive Vice President and CFO, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

• As Head of Innovation at Janus Henderson Investors, Nick Cherney helps the firm and its clients identify, understand, and execute on longer horizon developments that have potentially disruptive impact to the way business is managed, and how clients manage their investments. Nick is also responsible for the firm's ETF business and is a member of the firm's Strategic Leadership Team. Previously, Nick was CIO and co-founder at VelocityShares until Janus' acquisition of the company in 2014.
  
  
• As CEO of IG North America, JJ Kinahan, helps scale the firm's primary businesses, tastylive, tastytrade and its tastyfx business. He was formerly Chief Market Strategist and Managing Director of market structure strategy and client advocacy as well as Managing Director of Active Trading Services for TD Ameritrade. He is a 30-year trading veteran and a regular CNBC guest.
  
  
• As Managing Director at Wind Point Partners, Joe Lawler has played a significant role in Wind Point's investments and value creation within the food and consumer products industries, including several Latino foods businesses. Beyond his work as an investment professional, Joe has been acknowledged for his leadership and remarkable impact on the firm's overall success and ongoing growth.
  
  
• As CFO at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Fred Martin oversees Corporate Accounting and Financial Planning, with additional responsibilities for the bank's Facility Management and Law Enforcement functions. Fred is also a member of the bank's Executive Committee and the Federal Reserve System's Advisory Group on Financial Management.

• "We are thrilled to welcome Nick Cherney, JJ Kinahan, Joe Lawler, and Fred Martin to Greenwood Project's Board of Directors," said Kwesi Smith, CEO of Greenwood Project. "Their wealth of experience and deep commitment to providing opportunities for our Scholars will allow Greenwood Project to expand its scale and impact."

  "The addition of these accomplished leaders to our board underscores their dedication to creating pathways of success for students who possess immense talent but lack traditional access to the financial services sector," said Kwesi Smith.

  Greenwood Project is a non-profit organization that envisions a finance industry without barriers to entry or advancement. The organization is on a mission to introduce Black and Latino college students to careers in finance through rigorous training and internships. With over 70 percent of Greenwood Project Scholars entering the field, the organization seeks industry partners to open their doors for internships and donations. For more information, please visit www.greenwoodproject.org.

ColorComm's 9th Annual Conference Will Convene July 24-July 26, 2024 at The Beverly Hilton

ColorComm, Inc., the nation's leading women's platform addressing diversity & inclusion across the communications, marketing, advertising, and media industries, will convene nearly 400 executive leaders during the 9th Annual ColorComm Conference at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, July 24-26, 2024.

The exclusive three-day business retreat begins Wednesday, July 24 with afternoon programming followed by the prestigious 9th Annual ColorComm Circle Awards, emceed by Media Personality Star Jones. The week will follow with a variety of programming to educate, entertain, and foster new business partnerships.

The conference will conclude on Friday, July 26 with ColorComm's Signature Luncheon, where Award-winning filmmaker Tonya Lewis Lee will serve as the Keynote Speaker.

The theme for this year's conference, "Reaching for More," is a call to action for attendees to continue career pursuits that lead to advancement in the workplace.

ColorComm's 9th Annual Conference marks the first time the event will be held in Los, Angeles, California.

"We are thrilled to welcome the ColorComm Community to Los Angeles for ColorComm's 9th Annual Conference. Now more than ever, ColorComm's Conference has become vital to making significant economic and community impact in our industry" said Lauren Wesley Wilson, Founder and CEO, ColorComm, Inc.

Sponsors of ColorComm's 9th Annual Conference include - AARP, JPMorgan Chase, Comcast, Victoria's Secret, Estee Lauder, NBC Universal, McDonald's, Johnson & Johnson, Pernod Ricard, Adtalem Global Education, Nielsen, Black Rock + many more.

Registration and additional information are available online at www.c2conference.com.

ColorComm Conference:
www.c2conference.com 

ALLEN MEDIA GROUP’S HBCU GO ANNOUNCES 26-GAME FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOR THE 2024 SEASON

The Allen Media Group (AMG) free-streaming digital platform HBCU GO – the leading media provider for the nation’s 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – has announced the 2024 football season schedule. A total of 26 football matchups (see schedule below) highlight the 2024 season including 8 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), 9 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and 14 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) match-ups including the Southern Heritage Classic, 6 homecoming games, and the CIAA Football Championship.

"As we enter HBCU GO’s third football season, we are proud to showcase the very best HBCU match-ups,” said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of HBCU GO parent company, Allen Media Group. “Now is the time for HBCUs, and HBCU GO is the true destination for coverage of Black college sports and culture.”

“HBCU GO is poised to deliver the most comprehensive HBCU football game coverage ever to our audience,” said Curtis Symonds, President of HBCU GO. “We have 26 exciting match-ups on our slate this season, including the Southern Heritage Classic, six homecoming games, and the CIAA Football Championship.”

This year, viewers can watch HBCU GO games in a variety of ways – broadcast syndication in major television markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Memphis, Detroit, Sacramento, Miami, Tampa, and Pittsburgh – and nationally on theGrio Television Network. Select games will also air across various digital platforms, including the HBCU GO mobile app and FAST channel that is available on AMG’s free-streaming platforms theGrio Gold and Local Now.

SYNDICATION GAMES + HBCU GO DIGITAL PLATFORM

Saturday August 31 - Game Time (EST) 3:00 pm
Virginia Union vs. Kentucky State @ Frankfort, KY
CIAA-SIAC

Saturday September 7 - Game Time (EST) 7:00 pm
Tuskegee vs. Grambling State @ Grambling, LA
SIAC-SWAC

Saturday September 14 - Game Time (EST) 3:00 pm
Southern Heritage Classic
Tennessee State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff @ Memphis, TN
OVC-SWAC

Saturday September 28 - Game Time (EST) 3:00 pm
Alabama State vs. Bethune-Cookman @ Daytona Beach, FL
SWAC

Saturday October 5 - Game Time (EST) 3:00 pm
Homecoming Game Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Alcorn State @ Lorman, MS
SWAC

Saturday October 12 - Game Time (EST) 3:00 pm
Homecoming Game Bethune-Cookman vs Alabama A&M @ Huntsville, AL
SWAC

Saturday October 19 - Game Time (EST) 3:00 pm
Homecoming Game
Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Grambling State @ Grambling, LA
SWAC

Saturday October 26 - Game Time (EST) 3:00 pm
Homecoming Game
Jackson State vs. Bethune-Cookman @ Daytona Beach, FL
SWAC

Saturday November 2 - Game Time (EST) 3:00 pm
Southern vs. Alabama A&M @ Huntsville, AL
SWAC

Saturday November 9 - Game Time (EST) 3:00 pm
Mississippi Valley State vs. Jackson State @ Jackson, MS
SWAC

Saturday November 16 - Game Time (EST) 3:00 pm
CIAA Championship Game @ Salem, VA
CIAA

Saturday November 23 - Game Time (EST) 3:00 pm
Texas Southern vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff @ Pine Bluff, AR
SWAC

CABLE GAMES - THE GRIO TELEVISION NETWORK & THE GRIO GOLD

Saturday August 31 - Game Time (EST) 1:00 pm
Clark Atlanta vs.Fort Valley State @ Fort Valley, GA
SIAC

Saturday September 7 - Game Time (EST) 7:00 pm
Savannah State vs. Southern @ Baton Rouge, LA
SIAC-SWAC

Saturday September 14 - Game Time (EST) 1:00 pm
Kentucky State vs. Fort Valley State @ Fort Valley, GA
SIAC

Saturday September 21 - Game Time (EST) 1:00 pm
Winston-Salem vs. Virginia State @ Petersburg, VA
CIAA

Saturday September 28 - Game Time (EST) 1:00 pm
Miles College vs. Allen University @ Columbia, SC
SIAC

Saturday October 5 - Game Time (EST) 1:00 pm
Bowie State vs. Fayetteville State @ Fayetteville, NC
CIAA

Saturday October 12 - Game Time (EST) 1:00 pm
Homecoming Game
Clark Atlanta vs. Central State @ Wilberforce, OH
SIAC

Saturday October 19 - Game Time (EST) 1:00 pm
Homecoming Game
Bluefield State vs. Bowie State @ Bowie, MD
CIAA

Saturday October 26 - Game Time (EST) 1:00 pm
Johnson C. Smith vs. Winston-Salem State @ Winston-Salem, NC
CIAA

Saturday November 2 - Game Time (EST) 1:00 pm
Benedict vs. Fort Valley @ Fort Valley, GA
SIAC

Saturday November 9 - Game Time (EST) 1:00 pm
Virginia Union vs. Virginia State @ Petersburg, VA
CIAA

Saturday November 16 - Game Time (EST) 1:00 pm
Mississippi Valley State vs. Florida A&M @ Tallahassee, FL
SWAC

Saturday November 23 - Game Time (EST) 1:00 pm
Alabama A&M vs. Mississippi Valley State @ Itta Bena, MS
SWAC

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