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NBC to broadcast Peacock’s late-night breakout hit, ‘The Amber Ruffin Show’
On Friday, Feb. 26, and Friday, March 5, NBC will broadcast that evening’s episode of Peacock’s late-night breakout hit “The Amber Ruffin Show” at 1:30 a.m. EST. “The Amber Ruffin Show” was recently nominated for a WGA Award. This week Ruffin was named to the 2021 TIME100 Next List, TIME’s list of the next 100…
Read MoreUS Bank commits $25M microbusiness fund for women of color business owners
U.S. Bank announced details of its U.S. Bank Access Commitment, a long-term approach bringing the strengths of U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation (USBCDC), corporate social responsibility and its business lines, to help build wealth while redefining how the bank serves diverse communities and provides more opportunities for diverse employees. Access Commitment will focus on three…
Read MoreToyota donates winter boots and socks to Chicago area homeless families
Even though the Chicago Auto Show has shifted from winter to spring due to the coronavirus pandemic, Toyota continued its commitment to support local families facing homelessness by donating winter boots and socks to help shield families from the cold through its “Walk In My Boots” community outreach program. On Saturday, February 13, 2021, over…
Read MoreThe world’s 1st all-civilian mission to Space to benefit St. Jude
St. Jude Children’s Research hospital is joining the world’s first all-civilian mission to space – Inspiration4 – thanks to a partnership with tech entrepreneur and pilot Jared Isaacman. Plans for the mission were recently announced from SpaceX’s headquarters in Hawthorne, CA. The mission is being targeted for the fourth quarter of this year and will be commanded by Jared…
Read MoreCreme of Nature launches $100K scholarship program for HBCU students
Creme of Nature recently announced the launch of its multi-tiered “Legacy of Leadership” scholarship fund for Historically Black College or University (HBCU) students. Beginning this year, students currently enrolled at an HBCU will compete for $100,000 in scholarships. The fund will be administered by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). For more than 100 years,…
Read MoreAT&T Dream in Black honors future makers and everyday heroes
DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2021 — This Black History Month, AT&T* Dream in Black presents the return of Black Future Makers, a future-forward celebration of inspirational people in the culture. The campaign was announced via commercial celebrating frontline workers and everyday heroes from Chicago in a spot voiced by NBA superstar, philanthropist and entrepreneur LeBron James.…
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