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Super Bowl Champion Keith Jackson

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Super Bowl Champion Keith Jackson will speak to attendees of the Southern Heritage Classic Coaches Luncheon on September 8th.

MEMPHIS, TENNESSE, UNITED STATE , August 7, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Retired NFL player and broadcast analyst Keith Jackson will serve as the special guest speaker during the 34th Southern Heritage Classic Coaches Luncheon presented by FedEx on Friday, September 8th. The luncheon will take place at noon in the Renasant Convention Center in downtown Memphis.
Founder of the Southern Heritage Classic, Fred Jones, believes that Jackson is the perfect selection for this year’s luncheon. “We are excited to have a man of his stature and accomplishments speak during the Classic Coaches Luncheon. Like our previous speakers, Keith Jackson has had a career that exemplifies hard work, dedication, and excellence. I look forward to him sharing some of his experiences and accomplishments with us,” he said.

A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Jackson has had a decorated career in football. In 1988, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Jackson as the 13th pick of the first round in the National Football League draft. During Jackson’s first season in the NFL, he was the NFC Offensive Rookie of the Year and the only first-year player to be selected by the NFL for the Pro Bowl. In his nine seasons (1988 – 1996) with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Miami Dolphins, and Green Bay Packers, Keith was selected to the Pro Bowl six times and is a three-time All-Pro. In his final season, Keith assisted the Packers to a 16-3 record and a win in Super Bowl XXXI. Keith finished his career with 441 receptions for 5,283 yards and 49 touchdowns.

After retiring from the NFL in 1997, Jackson combined his communications degree and professional playing experience to become a broadcast analyst with TNT, the Oklahoma Sooner Football Radio Network, FOX Sports Network, and the Arkansas Razorback Sports Network. He was also a color analyst with IMG Network.

In 1992, Jackson’s vision of helping at-risk youth became a reality with the incorporation of his non-profit P.A.R.K. (Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids). He serves as president of the P.A.R.K. Inc. Board of Directors.

The Classic Coaches Luncheon is held annually to celebrate the Southern Heritage Classic Football Game, the competing schools, and their head coaches. This year, Coach Alonzo Hampton and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions will take on Coach Eddie George and the Tennessee State University Tigers on September 9th at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.

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By Anjan Roy   Morgan Stanley, a widely respected global investment bank, has upgraded India’s rating. This essentially means the bank now is now arguing it is worthwhile investing in India on the basis of the macro-economic data on the performance of the Indian economy. At the same time, Morgan Stanley has downgraded China and […]

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Children’s Museum of Tacoma, the home of the Monarch Diaper Bank

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Monarch Diaper Bank at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma

New diaper bank provides 5-day diapering supplies in downtown Tacoma, WA

TACOMA, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — On August 17, 2023, Greentrike will launch the Monarch Diaper Bank at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma. The Monarch Diaper Bank provides free diapering supplies for families to pick up at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma during operational hours on Thursdays and Saturdays. Families are invited to receive a 5-day supply of diapers and a package of wipes per child in addition to enjoying Pay as You Will Admission to play inside the Museum.

The Monarch Diaper Bank will be located in the Children’s Museum of Tacoma lobby, and families can collect supplies without any registration requirements. Optional online surveys will be available for guests of the Diaper Bank to help Greentrike improve services.

The launch of the Diaper Bank is currently a pilot program for two days a week. A plan for future expansion includes increasing the number of operational days and opening a second location at the Children’s Museum at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

“A diaper bank is not something commonly found inside a children’s museum, but it makes so much sense for us given Greentrike’s mission, commitment to access, and partnership with families,” said Alyssa Tongue, learning experience director at Greentrike. “We’re thrilled to welcome families into our doors to pick up the supplies they need while they play, learn, and create.”

Children’s museums are renowned local destinations and community resources, making the Children’s Museum of Tacoma the natural choice for the Monarch Diaper Bank’s home. The location of the diaper bank provides families already visiting the Museum with access to diapering resources while offering those visiting for supplies a chance to partake in the Museum’s playscapes, learning programs, events, and creative experiences.

The Monarch Diaper Bank was established by Maxine McCallum to honor her child, Arlo. Maxine shared, “In 2018, we lost our son to stillbirth. Since then, we have strived to create a legacy for him that he was not able to leave himself.”

Thus, Maxine was driven to action by hosting a diaper drive each year to help collect diapering supplies for local nonprofit organizations — much-needed supplies that one in three families in the U.S. struggle to provide for their children.

“Diapers are as essential to a child’s well-being as food and shelter are, yet state and safety net programs do not recognize them as a basic need,” said Maxine. “As a mother, I cannot imagine not being able to change my child’s diaper as needed.”

Donations from the Monarch Benefit Show and Diaper Drive provided funding to launch the Monarch Diaper Bank at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma. Greentrike is proud to provide a space for the Diaper Bank and support fundraising for this vital need for families in the community. To donate, please visit

Support the Monarch Diaper Bank by donating at greentrike.co/donate-monarch

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‘Bronze Star’ graphic novel

Cancel culture activists won the battle, but award-winning ‘Punisher’ comics writer Mike Baron won the war

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, August 2, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Comic book writer Mike Baron spent four decades writing heroes from Punisher to Nexus to The Flash to “Star Wars.” But it wasn’t comic-book villains that he had to overcome in 2023, it was “cancel culture.” And just like many of the classic heroes he wrote for, he walked away victorious, with a massive war chest raised for “Private American’ his new graphic novel about a vigilante fighting cartels on America’s southern border.

Baron reflected on his years of writing the Punisher at Marvel Comics and imagined what a character like that would be doing in 2023 if he were writing it. “The Punisher would be defending our southern border,” Baron says “battling cartels, human traffickers and terrorists exploiting the administration’s failure to protect American sovereignty.”

So Baron created a new hero; an ex-Green Beret sickened by what he sees in his home state of Texas, and seeking justice over the death of a dear friend against the cartels and criminals at the border. But for Baron himself, it wasn’t cartels, street thugs, or terrorists he had to fight. Once he launched the crowdfunding campaign for the graphic novel, another indie comic publisher sought to cancel the campaign by report the project on all the major crowdfunding platforms.

Within hours, each platform suspended the campaign, with one shadow-banning the book. Baron’s team quickly pushed back, appearing on podcasts and YouTube channels, and seeking assistance from the CBLDF and FIRE to help with their fight for artistic freedom and free speech. FOX News covered the story that same week, and the team sent their supporters directly to the website theprivateamerican.com, which directed customers where they could order the book.

The result was a huge victory for free speech. The book hauled in nearly $100,000 in pre-orders and began shipping to readers in June. It’s also been getting great reviews. David Finn of the Signal of Doom podcast says “it’s the Punisher the fans have been missing.” The book is now available for order on a new cancel-free, crowdfunding platform called FundMyComic.com. Baron’s team also hired the Dhillon Law Group to begin proceedings against those that deplatformed his book.

Now the Eisner award winning comicbook writer has launched a new crowdfunding campaign for his latest graphic novel, a Weird Western called “Bronze Star” over on Fund My Comic as well, which Baron says is the best work of illustrator Pat Broderick’s career, and where they’ve been assured they will never be canceled, but Baron is still sending his readers to bronzestarcomic.com as a precautionary measure.

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“The Machine” is headed to Milford for the Disc Golf Pro Tour Playoffs! Bert Kreischer will be attending his very first professional Disc Golf event!

MILFORD, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, August 2, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Bert Kreischer is a household name in the world of comedy. Known for his energetic stage presence and his ability to make people laugh until their sides hurt, the stand-up comedian, podcaster, television host and actor has recently been exploring a new passion: Disc Golf. Bert originally found the sport in college, but rediscovered it in Texas while looking for different ways to spend more time outside, especially while on tour. Since falling back in love with Disc Golf, Bert has been a vocal advocate for the sport on his podcast and in media appearances, notably discussing it on shows like The Rich Eisen Show and The Joe Rogan Experience.

Bert is now taking his fandom to the next level as he prepares to attend the Discraft Great Lakes Open, the first Disc Golf Pro Tour Playoff Event of the 2023 season, and Bert’s very first professional Disc Golf event!

Bert Kreischer initially rose to fame through his stand-up comedy routines and his popular podcasts, 2 Bears, 1 Cave,Bertcast, and Open Tabs, as well as his cooking show, Something’s Burning. His fame took a leap when his popular 2016 standup routine inspired a feature film aptly titled The Machine (2023), co-written and starring Bert himself. The comedian’s journey into the world of Disc Golf, one of the world’s fastest growing sports, has been no less thrilling. Bert has popped up in the YouTube feed of disc golfers more than once over the years, featured Disc Golf in his own content and graciously appeared on Disc Golf specific YouTube channels like Foundation Podcasts. Kreischer sees Disc Golf as more than a pastime, going out of his way to recognize the sport’s accessibility, supportive community, and health benefits.

Later this month, Kreischer will be in attendance at the Discraft Great Lakes Open! Recognizing Kreischer’s enthusiasm for the sport and his massive fanbase, Discraft has made a move to expand the VIP fan area – aptly dubbed the “Bert Zone” – with additional bleachers, tents, and a large video board to enhance the spectator experience. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in the larger than life experience for themselves.

In addition to the “Bert Zone”, fans will have the opportunity to purchase exclusive Bert Kreischer discs. This unique memorabilia centers around Bert’s love for Disc Golf, inclusive of commemorative items worthy of any disc golfer’s collection.

Bert’s participation in this year’s Discraft Great Lakes Open is not just about watching the best Disc Golf pros in the world; Bert is also lending his celebrity status to a good cause. He will be a part of the Paul McBeth Foundation Play with the Champs charity event scheduled for Wednesday, 8/16. To register for an opportunity to play with Bert or one of the featured DGPT pros, click here: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Paul_McBeth_Foundation_Play_with_the_Champs_2023. All proceeds from the event will go to the Paul McBeth Foundation, an organization dedicated to developing and introducing sustainable disc golf experiences to underserved locations that currently have limited or no access to the sport. Whether you’re a fan of Disc Golf, a Bert Kreischer enthusiast, or someone who enjoys a good time while supporting a worthy cause, the event promises to be an unforgettable experience.

A full schedule for the Discraft Great Lakes Open can be found here: https://dglo.net/schedule/

You can learn more about Bert Kreischer on his website (https://bertbertbert.com/), and catch Bert’s Tops Off World Tour in a city near you!

Bert’s Tops Off World Tour

Thursday, September 14: Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
Friday, September 15: Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Saturday, September 16: Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Sunday, September 17: Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Wednesday, September 20: Evansville, IN – Ford Center
Thursday, September 21: Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
Friday, September 22: Wichita, KS – Intrust Bank Arena
Saturday, September 23: Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Sunday, September 24: Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Thursday, September 28: Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center
Friday, September 29: San Jose, CA – SAP Center At San Jose
Saturday, September 30: Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
Sunday, October 1: San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena
Wednesday, October 4: Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Thursday, October 5: Vail, CO – Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Thursday, October 12: Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
Friday, October 13: Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
Saturday, October 14: Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Sunday, October 15: Mobile, AL – Mobile Civic Center
Thursday, October 19: Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre
Friday, October 20: Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Saturday, October 21: Portland, OR – Moda Centre
Wednesday, November 15: Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
Thursday, November 16: Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
Friday, November 17: Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Saturday, November 18: Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
Sunday, November 19: Springfield, MO – Great Southern Bank Arena
Wednesday, November 29: Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Thursday, November 30: Norfolk, VA – Scope Arena
Friday, December 1: Winston-Salem, NC – LJVM Coliseum
Saturday, December 2: Fairfax, VA – EagleBank Arena
Sunday, December 3: Roanoke, VA – Berglund Center
Wednesday, December 6: Rochester, NY – Blue Cross Arena
Thursday, December 7: Worcester, MA – DCU Center
Friday, December 8: Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Saturday, December 9: Providence, RI – Amica Mutual Pavilion
Sunday, December 10: Albany, NY – MVP Arena

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