National Alliance for Hispanic Health Calls on Senate to Advance “Without Delay” Confirmation of Xavier Becerra to be Nation’s 25th Secretary of Health and Human Services

February 22, 2021

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On the eve of Senate Committee hearings on the nomination of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (Alliance) submitted letters calling on the Committees to advance Mr. Becerra’s confirmation to the full Senate without delay.”

The Alliance is the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group with a community-based membership of organizations that provide health and human services to over 15 million people each year. In their letter to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) and Finance Committees, the Alliance cited the critical need that “this position benefit from the experience and leadership of Mr. Becerra.”

In her letter to the Senate HELP and Finance Committees, Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President and CEO of the Alliance stated, “More than ever, the nation needs Mr. Becerra’s experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled leadership at the helm of DHHS. Under his leadership, DHHS will lead the COVID response in a way that recognizes the sacrifices and losses that so many have endured and create a new path forward. His decades of experience with government at all levels and legislative and regulatory processes have prepared him to be the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that the country and indeed the global community needs.”

According to Dr. Delgado, “We look forward to the Committee’s advancement of the nomination and the Senate’s timely confirmation of Xavier Becerra for this critical Cabinet position.”

About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance)
The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics in the United States with a mission to achieve the best health for all. For more information visit us at www.healthyamericas.org

SOURCE National Alliance for Hispanic Health

Channel Capital Launches Offshore Governance Services Business to Be Headed by Mark Cook

February 22, 2021

Mark Cook, Executive Director, Channel Capital Cayman

SYDNEY and GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, Feb. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Channel Capital Pty Ltd. (Channel), a leading Australian multi-affiliate investment management company servicing more than A$16 billion in assets, has established Channel Capital Cayman, an offshore governance services business based in the Cayman Islands.

Mark Cook, an experienced director for Cayman Islands and other offshore investment funds will lead the business, which will focus on establishing and operating investment funds domiciled in the United States, Cayman Islands and other offshore financial centres, as well as ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory obligations including anti-money laundering and tax transparency.

Mark has worked with many globally recognized fund managers and financial institutions since arriving in the Cayman Islands in 2005. After qualifying as a chartered accountant in Australia and spending more than 10 years in public practice there, he obtained fund administration experience with Citco Fund Services in the Cayman Islands and since 2008 has been engaged as an investment fund director.

The Cayman Islands is a world leader in the establishment of offshore funds due to its tax-neutrality, stable economy, sophisticated banking sector, and professional financial service industry. Approximately 70% of non-US domiciled alternative investment funds managed by US SEC-registered advisors are domiciled in the Cayman Islands.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Mark in the Cayman Islands” said Glen Holding, Channel’s co-founder and managing director. “We see this as a natural extension of the support and oversight we have traditionally offered to fund managers in Australia, and is consistent with our strategy to build out a global platform capable of supporting investment managers and their clients in all major jurisdictions”.

Executive Director at Channel Capital Cayman, Mark Cook, said: “The Cayman Islands remains by far the most popular jurisdiction for hedge, private equity and infrastructure funds. I’m really looking forward to working with the Channel team and leveraging the platform they have developed. I anticipate opportunities across the spectrum for straight governance services, or to more widely assist with an investment manager’s business needs”.

About Channel Capital

Established in 2013, Channel has 30 employees across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Grand Cayman, and currently partners with eight investment management firms. Channel provides incubation, distribution, operational and responsible entity services to a select group of investment management firms and their clients across the institutional, family office, high net worth and advisor-led investor space. Channel’s subsidiary entity, CIML, provides responsible entity services to a limited set of funds. https://www.channel.capital

Media Contacts
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Unanimo Deportes Continues To Celebrate Black History Month

February 22, 2021

Unanimo Deportes Black History Month Logo

MIAMI, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Understanding that multicultural promotions and cause marketing have traditionally focused campaigns on specific groups and established discrete time blocks for activations such as Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month, etc., Unanimo Deportes has taken an inclusive approach to celebrating Black History Month this February, including stories that are often not heard, about Afro-Latino athletes and their unique experiences in being black and Latino. “Afro-Latinos are often not heard and their rich stories are rarely told” said Lino García, President and Founder of Unanimo Deportes. “For example, that of Alejandro ‘Alex’ Pompez owner Negro League team – New York Cuban Stars, who recruited 5 members of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, while finishing his career after a much more colorful previous life. Most people have never heard of Alex Pompez, but for stars like Orlando Cepeda and Juan Marichal – both hall of fame members – just like Willie Mays, and other non-Latino African Americans, he represented the difference between reaching the big leagues or not.” This need for the Afro-Latin experience to be expressed led Unanimo to use its radio network to conduct interviews last summer, with Latino athletes such as Hall of Famers – Juan Marichal, Tony Pérez, and the sons of the great Roberto Clemente, to have discussions about the unique experience of being a black Latino in the United States, outside their native countries – Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

“With Black History Month: Herencia, Unanimo Deportes goes beyond interviews to further tell the stories of these and other black Latino athletes who bring together two cultures and two languages in celebration of a more complete and inclusive Black History Month,” Garcia said.

While all of this content is on Spanish language Unanimodeportes.com, some is available in English on Unanimosports.com, with plans to continue developing English language content throughout the year.

Content
Audio interviews on select Unanimo Deportes Radio Network programs during BHM (thru 2/28/21)
One-minute audio vignettes – with stories of renowned black Latino athletes
BHM Podcasts highlighting black Latino athletes and their accomplishments
Online editorial features – legendary black Latinos in the black leagues – Martin Dihigo, Minnie Miñoso (MLB),etc.
Original Online Art Gallery – showcasing these outstanding athletes

Platforms
Unanimo Deportes Radio Network
Unanimodeportes.com
Unanimosports.com
Unanimo Sports App
Unanimo Deportes Podcast Network
Social media – FB, You Tube, Instagram

Timeline – Through 28 February 2021

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#1! Kia Top Mass-Market Brand In J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study

February 19, 2021

IRVINE, California, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia was ranked number one among mass-market brands today by J.D. Power in the 2021 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) with a reported 97 problems per 100 vehicles. The achievement has been strengthened by three of Kia’s most popular-selling models – the Sorento, Sportage, and Optima – each besting their respective segments.

“Earning the top spot among mass market brands in J.D. Power’s Vehicle Dependability Study is another new benchmark achievement for Kia’s meteoric rise in the industry,” said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia Motors North America & Kia Motors America. “This substantial award bolsters our track record in initial quality and shows that the ‘new car luster’ of our world-class vehicles extends far beyond the first 90 days of ownership. Kia owners continue to enjoy and feel confident in their vehicles as the years go by, especially knowing they’re backed by our industry leading warranty.”

The study measures the number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) experienced over the last year by owners of their three-year-old vehicles, meaning this study focused on 2018 model year vehicles. It includes 32 nameplates and 153 models, covering problem symptoms grouped into eight major vehicle categories (Seats, HVAC, Features/Controls/Displays (FCD), Driving Experience, Interior, Engine/Transmission, Exterior, Audio/Communication/Entertainment/Navigation (ACEN).

About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

¹ Tied with Dodge.

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(Español) Actualización sobre el COVID-19: El USDA y la FDA enfatizan que la información epidemiológica y científica actual indica que no hay transmisión del COVID-19 a través de los alimentos o de los envases de los alimentos

February 19, 2021

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UniVista Insurance is ready to help Floridians during the special enrollment period for Obamacare

February 19, 2021

MIAMI, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — UniVista Insurance is ready to help the community navigate the different health insurance options available through the Healthcare Marketplace in the new special enrollment period for Obamacare from February 15 to May 15, providing a new opportunity for those who did not register at the end of 2020.

In the last year, many families have seen their income shrink to help those families, enrollment is open and available through the provisions of the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare.

“It is expected that in this new opportunity that the government is providing, we will have a record number of registrations, since there are still many unemployed who seek health insurance,” said the founder and president of UniVista Insurance, Iván Herrera. “UniVista Insurance has the experience necessary to help our clients understand the options available in the market.”

Once enrolled in the health insurance plan, it will be effective the first day of the month following the enrollment date.

With more than a decade of operations in Florida, UniVista Insurance is an independent, family-owned and operated insurance agency. The company has 160 locations in South Florida, including more than 10 corporate offices, 141 franchises, and three call centers. UniVista employs 1,210 men and women as agents in the region.

About UniVista Insurance

UniVista Insurance is an independent, family-owned and operated insurance agency that has been protecting Florida for more than 10 years. UniVista Insurance has become a trusted leader among Florida insurance companies and agencies by providing quality protection, superior customer service, and the lowest insurance rates in the state. Whether it’s auto, home, commercial, life, health, or annuity products, UniVista educates and guides clients to make the right choice for their insurance needs. Its unprecedented success throughout Florida as a leader within the insurance community has led to its expansion into California and Texas, positioning the company to offer the best insurance coverage on the east and west coasts. In 2020, Insurance Journal ranked UniVista Insurance nationally as one of the top 26 providers of property and casualty insurance. UniVista Insurance has been ranked among the top 2,710 companies on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the country. UniVista was named No. 22 in Growjo’s “100 Fastest Growing Companies in Miami” awards for 2020.

SOURCE UniVista Insurance

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. Announces Completion Of Recapitalization

February 18, 2021

MIAMI, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “SBS”) announced today the completion of its recapitalization and the closing of its previously announced offering of $310 million in aggregate principal amount of its senior secured notes due 2026 (the “Notes”).

The Company used the net proceeds of this offering along with cash on hand (i) to repay its 12.5% senior secured notes due 2017, (ii) along with certain other consideration, to repurchase and/or redeem all of its outstanding 10 3/4% Series B cumulative exchangeable redeemable preferred stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) and (iii) to pay related fees and expenses.

In connection with the closing and the completion of its recapitalization, the Company formally settled certain litigation relating to the Series B Preferred Stock that was pending in the Delaware Court of Chancery.

“SBS is pleased to have executed on this recapitalization,” stated Raúl Alarcón, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SBS.

“Looking forward, we are uniquely positioned to continue the successful expansion of our Latino entertainment platform and the industry-leading operating margins, ratings performance and aggregate audience growth of our audio, video, digital and experiential business units. Our commitment to the Hispanic market remains, as it has for nearly four decades, unwavering. We will continue serving Hispanics nationwide – as well as the advertisers that target their dynamic purchasing power and growing social, cultural and political influence,” added Alarcón.

The Notes and the related guarantees were offered in the United States to persons reasonably believed to be “qualified institutional buyers” pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and to persons outside of the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes and the related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act, or any state securities laws, and unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

Advisors

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP acted as legal advisor to the Company.

RBC Capital Markets, LLC (“RBC”) acted as financial advisor to the Company. RBC was represented by Latham & Watkins LLP.

Important Information

This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release does not constitute a redemption notice for the Series B Preferred Stock and is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell the Series B Preferred Stock.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 290 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including La Musica, a mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” or “would,” and/or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. They appear in this press release and include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations. These statements, by their nature, involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including, but not limited to, our substantial indebtedness and high leverage, our highly competitive industry, our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our dependency on revenue and operating income from a limited number of markets, unpredictability of sales in the advertising industry, our ability to attract listeners, viewers and advertisers to our broadcast radio and television operations, the popularity and appeal of our content, our ability to maintain and renew distribution agreements, impact from tax reform and any new tax legislation, our ability to respond to rapid changes in technology, content creation, services and standards, our ability to protect our business from cybersecurity risks, performance of key employees, on-air talent and program hosts, reputational damage to our brands and legal or governmental proceedings and regulatory and other legislative compliance, including compliance with the Federal Communications Commission. All forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and risk factors and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. We do not have any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Contacts:
Analysts and Investors
José I. Molina
Chief Financial Officer
(305) 441-6901

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SOURCE Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Voto Latino and Media Matters for America Launch $22 Million Latino Anti-Disinformation Lab

February 18, 2021

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In response to the threat of mis- and disinformation on democracy and public health, Voto Latino, the largest Latinx voter registration organization in the U.S., and Media Matters for America, the nation’s premier media watchdog organization, are announcing the launch of the Latino Anti-Disinformation Lab. The collaborative effort will work to better understand and strategically combat misinformation at all stages and on all mediums, seeking primarily to influence Latinx individuals.

The Latino Anti-Disinformation Lab will be chaired by Voto Latino co-founding President and CEO María Teresa Kumar, Media Matters for America President and CEO Angelo Carusone and former Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez. It will, for the first time, establish the systems and network necessary to help combat mis- and disinformation that further polarizes and isolates Latinx voters.

The need for this initiative is clear. In the months leading up to the 2020 general election, voters were subject to higher levels of mis- and disinformation than ever before. Spanish and English language voter fraud misinformation, fear mongering tactics, and disinformation about COVID-19 spread throughout the media and on mainstream social platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Whatsapp, YouTube, and other online communities. This included a significant increase in false information targeting communities of color, disproportionately impacting Spanish-speaking audiences over the age of 40.

“For decades, disinformation has been a weapon that corrupt governments in failing states use against their own people,” said Voto Latino’s Maria Teresa Kumar. “But now that same weapon is aimed at the most vulnerable in the United States, exploiting some officials’ moral weakness and social media’s deliberate lawlessness to sow greater distrust of our critical institutions than ever before. The spread of lies around the COVID vaccine is proof positive that disinformation has become a life and death issue if not curbed and addressed.”

The Latino Anti-Disinformation Lab is the largest investment in combatting disinformation in Latinx communities to date. It will combine Media Matters’ media intelligence and disinformation expertise with Voto Latino’s deep knowledge of Latinx communities and digital-first savviness to inoculate impacted audiences across all mediums against targeted misinformation. As part of this effort, Media Matters will expand its monitoring of Spanish-language media and online communities, which a dedicated team will analyze to produce research that will catalyze strategic communications actions for Voto Latino. Voto Latino will invest heavily in data and infrastructure needed to effectively identify and communicate with at-risk Latinx voters.

“Whether its public health, political campaigns or policy debates – the way the media approaches the issue will greatly influence the outcome,” said Media Matters President Angelo Carusone. “The right-wing sphere has spent years building a misinformation machine to target the Latinx community, which has resulted in a rising tide of disinformation. Despite how overwhelming it may seem, it is both possible and absolutely necessary to confront misinformation head on. This partnership will provide an essential check on that rising tide of disinformation.”

In addition to Media Matters and Voto Latino, former DNC Chairman Tom Perez, the son of first-generation immigrants from the Dominican Republic, will lend his voice and support to the effort to combat misleading information targeting the Latinx community.

“Misinformation targeting the Latino community is a very real and growing threat. We’ve got to address this threat head on with a substantial, focused, and concerted effort. That’s why I am so excited to be a part of this Voto Latino/Media Matters partnership. It leverages Media Matters’ unique capacities and expertise at media monitoring and research with Voto Latino’s extraordinary organizing and strategic communications capabilities,” added Tom Perez. This is the kind of lasting investment in communications infrastructure within the Latino community that is necessary to respond to the threat of misinformation as well as harness durable political and civic power.”

Voto Latino is a grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy. Through innovative digital campaigns, culturally relevant programs and authentic voices, we shepherd the Latinx community towards the full realization of its political power.

Media Matters for America is a nonprofit media watchdog dedicated to monitoring and exposing conservative misinformation. Through real-time monitoring, comprehensive research and analysis, and rapid response work, Media Matters combats lies, propaganda, and extremism to ensure that all Americans have access to truthful information.

CONTACT:
Danny Friedman, [email protected]
Laura Keiter, [email protected]

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Hundreds of People at Risk for Severe COVID-19 Avoid Hospitalization with New Treatment

February 18, 2021

Dr. Priya Nori, director of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program, an infectious disease specialist at Montefiore Health System, and associate professor of medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

BRONX, N.Y., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Last December, 70-year-old Bronx resident Irma Vega got COVID-19. Like 52 percent of people living in the Bronx, Vega had multiple chronic conditions, meaning her case of COVID-19 could easily become life-threatening. After her positive test, she arrived at Montefiore Medical Center to begin monoclonal antibody treatment.

Monoclonal antibodies are created in a lab and function like naturally occurring antibodies, fighting infections before they spread. Studies show that when monoclonal antibodies are given intravenously to high-risk people diagnosed early with COVID-19, it can prevent them from experiencing severe symptoms that lead to hospitalizations.

“COVID-19 is a horrible illness, but I trusted the doctors and nurses,” said Vega. “I started monoclonal antibodies and my symptoms never got worse. I never needed to go to the hospital.”

Today more than 470 patients like Vega have benefited from Montefiore’s monoclonal antibody program, 93 percent of whom avoided worsening symptoms that would have required a visit to the hospital.

“Longstanding inequities and chronic disease have led to high COVID-19 infection rates and significant risk of death in our borough,” said Dr. Priya Nori, director of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program, an infectious disease specialist at Montefiore Health System, and associate professor of medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “Now Bronx residents have a safe, evidence-based treatment that stops COVID-19 in its tracks and is preventing severe illness.”

In December, Dr. Nori’s team began treating patients in Montefiore’s Bronx emergency departments with monoclonal antibodies, which are developed by pharmaceutical companies and authorized by the Food and Drug Administration. Since then, Montefiore opened an infusion clinic – now the main location for this therapy – and is partnering with local nursing homes to treat their residents.

People who qualify for monoclonal antibodies have a high-risk of severe COVID-19, including people aged 65 or older, and illnesses like chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, obesity and COPD. People who are immunocompromised due to diseases such as cancer, lupus or sickle cell anemia, or organ transplant recipients, are also candidates for treatment. Pregnant women and high-risk patients under age 21 may also qualify.

The monoclonal antibody treatment is given using IV therapy, administered through a vein in the arm, for about an hour. Patients are evaluated by a nurse practitioner and then monitored for any allergic reactions, which are extremely rare. The appointment takes about three hours to complete; afterward patients receive a follow-up phone visit. Less than two weeks later, a telehealth appointment is completed with an infectious disease doctor who reviews recovery and symptoms.

“Patients come in with fear of COVID-19 and leave with hope because of this treatment,” said Susan Sakalian, Oncology Certified Nurse at Montefiore Medical Center. “It is a huge step forward from where we were in March 2020. The infusions keep people from needing emergency care, and that’s an invaluable resource for our patients and their families.”

For more information about the monoclonal antibodies treatment, please visit covid19.montefiore.org/monoclonal-antibody-therapy-montefiore#main-content.

About Montefiore Health System
Montefiore Health System is one of New York’s premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 10 hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and more than 200 outpatient ambulatory care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and view us on Facebook and YouTube.

About Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is one of the nation’s premier centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. During the 2020-21 academic year, Einstein is home to 721 M.D. students, 178 Ph.D. students, 109 students in the combined M.D./Ph.D. program, and 265 postdoctoral research fellows. The College of Medicine has more than 1,900 full-time faculty members located on the main campus and at its clinical affiliates. In 2020, Einstein received more than $197 million in awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This includes the funding of major research centers at Einstein in aging, intellectual development disorders, diabetes, cancer, clinical and translational research, liver disease, and AIDS. Other areas where the College of Medicine is concentrating its efforts include developmental brain research, neuroscience, cardiac disease, and initiatives to reduce and eliminate ethnic and racial health disparities. Its partnership with Montefiore, the University Hospital and academic medical center for Einstein, advances clinical and translational research to accelerate the pace at which new discoveries become the treatments and therapies that benefit patients. Einstein runs one of the largest residency and fellowship training programs in the medical and dental professions in the United States through Montefiore and an affiliation network involving hospitals and medical centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn and on Long Island. For more information, please visit www.einstein.yu.edu, read our blog, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and view us on YouTube.

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Fredrick D. Scott, Announces Successful Completion Of Supervised Release Term

February 17, 2021

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fredrick D. Scott announced today that he has successfully completed his three-year term of supervised release in connection with his previous guilty plea for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making a materially false statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission; a plea that was garnered through intimidation and forced by the prosecution after failing to successfully secure an indictment.

Though never indicted by a jury of his peers and being the only person ever charged in any capacity in his case, due to pressure applied by the Prosecution and threats to charge and deport his then wife, who was in the process of receiving her Green Card, Fredrick waived his right to indictment and entered into a plea bargain based on a prosecutor’s information, subsequently being sentenced to five years in federal prison and three years of supervised release.

“Though I am not happy about the circumstances and situations surrounding my guilty plea, nor am I happy about all the time I lost with my children. The net effect of what happened, oddly enough, was the best thing that could have ever happened to me at that time. It gave me time, time to find me, learn to love and accept me for exactly who and what I am, find my purpose and calling in this life and realize what it truly means to be ‘Black in America’. I have been everywhere a person wants to be and everywhere they don’t and because of that I can now effectively use my Knowledge, Experience and Execution abilities to bring about real impact and change in disadvantaged communities in the United States and abroad and am looking forward to doing so!”

About Fredrick D. Scott:

Fredrick D. Scott is the CEO of The Scott Family Office Intl. A single-family office structure from which Fredrick stewards his family’s assets. He is also the Chairman of the Board for the New York City–based foundation, The Scott Family Foundation Intl., a Civil Society Organization (CSO) and member of the United Nations Global Compact. Fredrick is a business consultant, private equity investor, motivational speaker, social activist, and philanthropist. Named one of Ebony magazine’s “Top 30 Under 30” in May 2010 at the age of 25, Fredrick was, at the time, the youngest African American hedge fund founder in history.

Fredrick is the pioneer of the #GetRealWoke movement. Designed to foster economic stability, viability, and the uplifting of our community by advancing financial literacy initiatives and combating policing, incarceration and economic tactics that are used to perpetually disenfranchise communities of color and render these communities modern day slaves in the United States. You can learn more about Fredrick and his endeavors by visiting: https://fredrickdscott.com and on Instagram: @fredrickdscott

Contact: Terracia Wilkinson, BTaylor & Associates,
404.631.6700, [email protected]

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