MIAMI, /PRNewswire/ — Hip Rock Star Advertising, a trailblazing, award-winning advertising, marketing, and communications agency that focuses exclusively on building today’s socially conscious brands, recently received multiple awards from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). The 27th Annual Communicator Awards were officially announced by AIVA. With more than 6,000 entries received from across the United States and around the world, the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals. In three categories, Hip Rock Star Advertising was able to rise to excellence by receiving the following awards: Award of Excellence, 2021…
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By Mahmoud El-Yousseph Hamas has repeatedly warned Israel not to evict Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah’s neighborhood in occupied East Jerusalem, attack worshippers at Al-Aqsa mosque, or bomb civilians targets in Gaza. Israel ignored the warning and bombed a 15-story residential building in Gaza, which is home to dozens of families and tens of local international media offices. Immediately, Hamas responded by showering most of the Israeli cities with homemade rockets, forcing Israelis to live in bomb shelters, and shutting down Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv. The same day, Gal Gadot sent several tweets about the indiscriminate bombing. The former…
This thing that calls itself a congresswoman needs to be expelled. From The Washington Post: Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene aggressively confronted Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Wednesday and falsely accused her of supporting “terrorists,” leading the New York congresswoman’s office to call on leadership to ensure that Congress remains “a safe, civil place for all Members and staff.” Two Washington Post reporters witnessed Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.) exit the House chamber late Wednesday afternoon ahead of Greene (Ga.), who shouted “Hey Alexandria” twice in an effort to get her attention. When Ocasio-Cortez did not stop walking, Greene picked up her pace and began shouting…
New York, NY – May 14, 2021 – Today, 2021 artist-on-the-rise, multi-platinum producer, and entrepreneur Dominique drops his new single “Soulja Life Mentality” via Win 1st Records. Dominque returns with cinematic bars blanketed by boasting beats as he gives fans a powerful preview of this forthcoming debut project True Story. “Soulja Life Mentality” is available to purchase and stream on all music platforms. LISTEN TO SOULJA LIFE MENTALITY HERE “Soulja Life Mentality” pulls the curtain back on Dom’s experiences navigating as a first-generation Black Man in America and the armor that he, along with many Black men alike, must be equipped with for survival, both in metaphorical and grave literal…
APSU invites public to comment on undergraduate tuition and mandatory increase prior to June 4 vote CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to increase undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees during the Board’s annual meeting on June 4. In November 2020, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) recommended a maximum of a 2 percent increase for tuition and mandatory fees for Tennessee’s public higher education institutions. Austin Peay’s administration is proposing a 1.5 percent tuition and a 2 percent mandatory fee increase for the 2021-2022 academic year. The total 1.6 percent increase…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Dr. Herbert Oye is a Board Certified Endovascular and Vascular Surgeon, specializing in invasive and non-invasive treatment of vascular diseases. Dr. Oye received his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, according to his official biography. His General Surgery residence was performed at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, an affiliate of Albert Einstein Medical Center. Dr. Oye completed his fellowship training in advanced vascular and endovascular surgery at the Arizona Heart Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Perhaps, most impressive is that each of Dr. Oye’s four…
Emmanuel S. West Jr. has created a cocktail that recognizes the Black contribution to horse racing’s Triple Crown. It arrives just in time for the Preakness Stakes. West’s “Laws and Lilies,” which is being sold at The Ivy Hotel, where he works as its food and beverage director, honors the storied tradition of Black jockeys in horse racing while also teaching drinkers about Nathan “Nearest” Green, the late Black head distiller who is credited with teaching his techniques to Jack Daniel, the founder of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey distillery. Green, who was enslaved before working with Daniel, is believed to be the…
Memphis, Tenn. (May 13, 2021) – Jonathan Wall, PhD, a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Graduate School of Medicine (GSM) in Knoxville, has been appointed as a University Distinguished Professor. The title is reserved for those who have contributed in a superlative way to UTHSC and brought distinction and respect to the university. Dr. Wall’s appointment comes from UTHSC Graduate School of Medicine Dean Paul J. Hauptman, MD, and UTHSC Chancellor Steve Schwab, MD. Dr. Wall, who also serves as the Graduate School of Medicine’s director of Research and leads the Amyloidosis and Cancer Theranostics Program…
According to the Brooking Institution and data compiled from the United States Census Bureau, zip code 37208 has the highest incarceration rate in the country, and 30% of the households in the area total annual income is below $25,000. As a result the Office of the Metropolitan Trustee recently teamed up with the Metropolitan Social Services, Nashville and Davidson County Metropolitan At – Large Council Member, the Honorable Sharon W. Hurt, Nashville and Davidson County Council Member, the Honorable Kyonzte’ Toombs (District 2), Metropolitan Action Commission, The Housing Fund, and the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center to host “Build the Block”. An initiative to safely provide food and other resources for North Nashville residents…
A Traveler’s Guide to the People, Places, and Events that Made the Movement by Deborah D. Douglas Take the road less traveled and follow the twist and turns of one of America’s most momentous eras: the Civil Rights Movement. Written by award-winning journalist and author Deborah D. Douglas, MOON U.S. CIVIL RIGHTS TRAIL: A Traveler’s Guide to the People, Places, and Events that Made the Movement (Moon Travel Guides, 1/12/21) takes home-bound travelers and curious minds on an eye-opening journey inspired by the official Civil Rights Trail (established in 2018 by Travel South). Both a functional tour guidebook and narrative, U.S. Civil Rights Trail brings…