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'Shaq Gives Back' NFT Collection Rakes In $2M To 'Impact The Lives Of Countless Kids In Need'

Weā€™ve seen various celebrities put their spin on non-fungible tokens (NFTs), but Shaquille Oā€™Neal is doing things differently. On Dec. 21, Shaquille Oā€™Neal confirmed on Instagram he would not only be launching an NFT collection but all proceeds would be going toward the Shaq Foundation, which partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Communities in Schools to help underserved children across the United States. ā€œHo ho ho! We are now live with the SHAQ GIVES BACK charity NFT collection on @notables.co šŸŽ„šŸŽ In the spirit of the holidays, all proceeds from the sale, and all royalties FOREVER will be going to the @shaqfoundation , raising money for underprivileged youth across the country. Thank you for helping us impact the lives of countless kids in need,ā€ Shaquille Oā€™Neal said on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Notables (@notables.co) The ā€œShaq Gives Backā€ NFT collection featured on Notables debuted 10,000 unique tokens with images showing the former...

Dec 29, 2021

Apple Partners With Boys & Girls Clubs Of America To Teach Students How To Code

Apple is kickstarting Computer Science Education Week by announcing a new program that will propel the future generation of STEM leaders. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America will now have an opportunity to teach students how to code through Appleā€™s latest collaboration. Now thousands of students across 12 U.S. cities will code with Appleā€™s Swift ā€” an easy-to-use program designed to turn ideation into an application. ā€œAt Apple, we believe education is a force for equity, and that all learners should have the opportunity to explore and develop coding skills for their future,ā€ said Lisa Jackson, Appleā€™s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, according to an official press release from Apple. ā€œTogether with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, weā€™ve already introduced thousands of students to innovative technology experiences, and we are thrilled to expand our partnership to bring coding with Swift to even more communities across the country.ā€

Dec 8, 2021

H Walker Takes His Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Efforts From McDonald's to Boys & Girls Club of America

Boys & Girls Clubs of America ā€” the national voluntary organization providing after-school programs for young people ā€” has named H Walker as its newest Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (DEI) to help lead the organizationā€™s long-standing commitment of building more opportunities and a better future for kids and teens. In his newly-appointed role, Walker will be responsible for progressing the organizationā€™s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy while also creating new initiatives for Boys & Girls Clubs chapters nationwide and key organization partnerships, a press release shares. ā€œIā€™m thrilled to join Boys & Girls Clubs of America to help continue and innovate their work to create inclusion and equity within their organization and for kids and teens in Clubs across the country,ā€ said Walker in a statement. ā€œDiversity, equity and inclusion is not only a strategy but should be infused in an organizationā€™s culture, building a more equitable future for all. Boys & Girls Clubs...

Feb 5, 2021

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