The selection recognizes Nancy A. Marino's commitment to excellence in the Retail industry and Consulting/Advisory sector.

When you try to develop a machine learning application that affects people, you quickly learn that fairness is far more complex than we usually think, and also that fairness almost always requires us to make difficult trade-offs

With two stakes victories and a five-win day, Joel Rosario was voted the Jockeys' Guild Foundation Detox Jockey of the Week for April 27-May 3. The award is voted on by a panel of experts for riding accomplishments by members of the Jockeys' Guild, the organization which represents more than 950 riders in North America. […]

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Darrel McHargue, a jockey for 16 years until 1988, when he retired from the saddle to become a racing official – the last 30 years as a steward/Chief Steward with the California Horse Racing Board – has been elected to the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame for his riding accomplishments. He will be […]

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On Saturday May 9, 2020, the featured stakes at Florida's Gulfstream Park will be the Sunshine Forever Stakes, a tribute to the champion grass runner who was the first stallion retired to Old Friends, the non-profit Thoroughbred retirement facility based in Georgetown, KY. The son of Roberto out of the stakes-placed mare Outward Sunshine (by […]

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The Breeders' Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing's most prestigious international events, announced Blessings for the Backstretch, a charitable initiative in partnership with The Stronach Group to support mothers living and working on the backstretch at Santa Anita Park this Mother's Day. On Sunday morning, May 10, the two organizations will hand-deliver Mother's Day Blessings […]

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The Minnesota National Guard conducted statewide flyovers on Wednesday in recognition of those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic response.

Last night, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation presented Grand Canyon's Chief of Emergency Services Brandon Torres with the 2012 Harry Yount National Park Ranger Award. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-02-22_yount.htm

On Thursday, November 9 Grand Canyon National Park will host a Native American Indian Heritage Celebration. Park entrance is free November 11-12 for Veterans Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/veterans-day-native-american-heritage.htm

Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national park units across the country in honor of Veterans Day with fee-free entry into the park on November 11. On November 14 Grand Canyon National Park will host a Native American Heritage Celebration with special presentations and demonstrations recognizing the many accomplishments, contributions, and sacrifices made by America's first people. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/veteran-s-day-native-american-heritage-month.htm

Grand Canyon National Park is hosting free Native American heritage and diversity events in early November 2019, as well as offering fee-free entry in honor of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/celebrate-native-american-heritage-month-diversity-and-honor-veterans-at-grand-canyon-20191029.htm

SIDE COMMUNICATIONS WJJC/COMMERCE, GA has re-branded as "WHISPERIN' 95.1" to honor COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME member BILL ANDERSON, who was the first disc jockey for the classic … more

SINCLAIR Hot AC KPLZ (STAR 101.5)/SEATTLE will celebrate National Nurses Appreciation Day by honoring one local nurse every hour on WEDNESDAY, MAY 6th. For the past week, listeners were … more

ENTERCOM AC WDZH (98.7 THE BREEZE)/DETROIT Middayer KIM ADAMS has teamed up with D.A. ALEXANDER AND COMPANY to surprise, honor and show appreciation to nurses in celebration of National … more

DAVIS BROADCASTING Urban WFXE (FOXIE 105)/COLUMBUS GA will honor the COLUMBUS area High School Class of 2020. GM GENIECE GRANVILLE said, “Knowing that the Class of 2020 was facing a … more

DALLAS, April 27, 2020 — Stroke is a leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the U.S. Yet millions of survivors, caregivers and supporters overcome the challenges stroke presents each day. This year, the American Stroke Association, ...

On May 5th the Detroit Music Awards honored WEMU for 40 years of jazz broadcasting with a Distinguished Service Award at the Fillmore Theater in Detroit.

A great musician never forgets the early life lessons that shaped them. Chris Collins, Artistic Director of The Detroit Jazz Festival has never forgotten and now carries on the Detroit jazz tradition of teaching and mentoring the next generations of jazz musicians. Chris talked with me this morning about what mentoring and creating music with aspiring players means to him.

A new ritual called an honor walk is bringing solace to families who’ve lost a loved one and consented to have organs donated. Hospitals are organizing these walks as a way to honor the gift of life that will be passed on to those who will benefit from transplants.  

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On this week’s edition of In Black America, John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with the Honorable Andrew Young, Civil Rights legend, former UN Ambassador, Congressman, and Mayor of Atlanta.  Young was a participant in The Summit on Race in America this Spring, at the University of Texas at Austin.

THE FIRST THING you notice about Bonnie Berk and Larry Kessler’s property in the Mount Baker neighborhood of Seattle is the formidable retaining wall. Accentuated with terra-cotta tiles and red brick, the wall provides double-sided access to the property via stairs, and was part of the original home design by Arthur Loveless. It’s a grand […]

The Met Gala, that Fashion Olympics-y event that takes place every May and celebrates the Costume Institute at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, has been postponed indefinitely from its original May 4 date. So, while we imagine the outfits that might have been, let’s gaze back at a highlight from last year. Gemma Chan […]

The third-ranked Zags roll past San Diego 94-59 to clinch their eighth straight regular-season title on a night Adam Morrison's No. 3 is raised to the rafters.

The third-ranked Zags roll past San Diego 94-59 to clinch their eighth straight regular-season title on a night Adam Morrison's No. 3 is raised to the rafters.

The Columbus Bar Association will present the Liberty Bell Awards to two professors at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in June and honor one alumnus for his outstanding tradition of service to the organization.

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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in India recently presented its National Award for Technological Innovation to the IBM India Research Lab for Project Spoken Web.

The USBLN 2010 Annual Leadership Awards highlighted employer achievements in seven categories, including supplier diversity and market share. IBM was among those honored, receiving the "Employee Resource Group (ERG) of the Year" award for exemplary strategies to advance disability inclusiveness in the workplace, marketplace and supply chain.

On Monday, May 7, 2012, the White House honored fourteen individuals as Champions of Change for their efforts to advance access to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for people with disabilities.

The City of Bolzano's Living Safe Project was one of the top five Laureates, or nominees, in the "Innovation" category at the ComputerWorld Honors program, and was recognized publicly at the Laureate Medal Ceremony and Gala Evening.

UofL honors 2020 graduates with "digital-first" celebrationPR NewswireLOUISVILLE, Ky., May 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Louisville graduates celebrated by posting their dance moves on TikTok.

The Award Was Presented To The Grammy Award-winning Artist At Berklee's Campus In Valencia, Spain

Aurora ICU nurse Gabby Windey of Boulder was selected by the Denver Outlaws as their honorary ninth-round pick in the 2020 Major League Lacrosse draft, which will be held in its entirety Monday night.

Jet pilots from the Colorado Air National Guard will do flyovers across the state Wednesday evening to salute people fighting on the front lines of the war against COVID-19, authorities said.

Honor Blackman, the British actress who played the Bond girl Pussy Galore in “Goldfinger," has died. She was 94.

Gianna Bryant was named an honorary draft pick.

April 18 would have been their 19th wedding anniversary.

The film is appropriately titled “New York, New York.”

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The BET Awards honors the Exonerated Five.

Icon Award winner Tyler Perry delivers an inspiring speech.

Erin Teague talks about forging a path in Silicon Valley.

The rapper revealed the new ink on Instagram.

Biggie's mother, Voletta Wallace, supports the partnership.

“Cemetery Tim” designed it for the late rap icon.

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May 8 would have been his 26th birthday.

The BET Awards honors the Exonerated Five.

Icon Award winner Tyler Perry delivers an inspiring speech.