House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries statement on Donald Trump being shot at political rally

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Donald Trump was shot at a political rally in Pennsylvania:

My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump.

I am thankful for the decisive law enforcement response.

America is a democracy.

Political violence of any kind is never acceptable.

— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) July 13, 2024

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.

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