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TAIPEI, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ProLogium Technology, a key actor in solid-state battery innovation, and the CEA announced today their partnership to develop an innovative solid-state battery module with a “Design-for-Disassembly” structure. This technical partnership reflects their shared commitment to accelerating the industrialization of high-performance and sustainable energy solutions. It holds significant strategic value for achieving France and Europe’s goal of battery industry autonomy as well as supporting the broader energy transition.

Since the start of this collaboration in November 2024, the two parties have been creating a breakthrough battery system that combines high energy density with a modular, easy-to-dismantle design. This approach enhances product performance across three key sustainability metrics: reparability, recyclability, and reusability. CEA brings its extensive engineering and experience expertise in module design, prototyping, and testing & validation, while ProLogium contributes with its globally leading “Superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery cells” — renowned for their high energy density, intrinsic safety, ultra-fast charging, and outstanding low-temperature performance. A mock-up module prototype for the automotive industry will be presented at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Sept. 9-11.

Conventional liquid batteries, in pursuit of higher pack-level energy density, have moved toward closed architectures such as CTP (Cell-to-Pack) and CTC (Cell-to-Chassis). However, these architectures have reduced safety margins and sacrificed module-level reparability and recycling efficiency: if a single cell fails, the entire module must often be shredded and scrapped. On the other hand, repairable designs typically require extra structural space, potentially lowering energy density at module level. As a result, only cells with sufficiently high intrinsic energy density can offset this structural trade-off while preserving overall performance advantages.

By introducing the “Design-for-Disassembly” concept, ProLogium and CEA directly address industry pain points in recycling and circularity, marking a key step toward efficient and sustainable battery lifecycle management. The enhanced module architecture enables individual cells to be replaced independently, thus significantly reducing electronic waste, shortening repair times, and optimizing overall costs.

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The prototype of the “easy-to-dismantle Solid-State Battery Module” jointly developed by ProLogium Technology and CEA employing non-welded designs, while maintaining compacity and high energy density — thus enabling sustainable management throughout the entire battery lifecycle. Credits CEA

This innovative architecture allows the module to be removed from the battery pack, and easily disassembled to access the cells. It enables the easy recovery of individual cells which will ease the separation of the different cell components for recycling and reuse, while also facilitating modular repair. This not only embodies the principles of a circular economy, but also provides France and Europe with a concrete, scalable solution to upgrade and integrate their regional battery supply chains and recycling industries.

The new module will make its official debut at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. We warmly welcome visitors to explore our innovations at Hall B2, Booth E20 and experience ProLogium’s cutting-edge solid-state battery technology firsthand.

This collaboration will further strengthen France and Europe’s technological leadership in solid-state battery R&D and manufacturing. As a leading actor in the battery value chain, ProLogium’s innovations align closely with Europe’s long-term industrial policy — advancing the energy transition while contributing to core strategic objectives such as industrial autonomy, carbon neutrality, and circular economy practices.

About CEA

The CEA is a public research organization that supports public policy decision-making and equips French and European businesses and communities with the scientific and technological means to better navigate four major societal transitions: energy transition, digital transition, future healthcare, and national/global security. Its mission is to ensure France and Europe maintain scientific, technological, and industrial leadership, contributing to a more secure and controlled present and future for all. The CEA is guided by three core values: curiosity, cooperation, and a strong sense of responsibility.
Learn more at: www.cea.fr/english

About ProLogium Technology

Founded in 2006, ProLogium Technology is an energy innovation company dedicated to the R&D and manufacturing of next-generation lithium ceramic batteries. Its proprietary technologies are protected by over a thousand global patents (granted and pending). After introducing the world’s first next-gen battery with 100% ceramic separators in 2013, ProLogium has been at the forefront of the battery technology. In 2025, ProLogium once again leads the industry by launching the world’s first Superfluidized all Inorganic Solid-State Lithium Battery. ProLogiums Gigafactory in Taoyuan, Taiwan came online in 2024 and has shipped more than 500,000 battery cells to date. This steady supply to the global market is a testimony of its technology readiness and mass production capability.

In May 2024, the company inaugurated its first overseas R&D center in Paris-Saclay, France, to provide tailored technological solutions for the European market. Its first overseas Gigafactory project, located in Dunkirk, France, successfully completed both environmental and construction permitting processes by the end of 2024. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with mass production of fourth-generation batteries starting in 2028, ramping up to 4 GWh capacity by 2029, and full production by 2030.

Learn more: www.prologium.com 

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“Science – In Short” and “Who’s Who in the US DOE Climate Science Report?” are two new video offerings from Friends of Science Society, meant to complement the nuanced “no climate emergency” report with additional plain language resources for the public. A rebuttal report by Dressler et al fills mainstream media, framing the DOE report authors as “contrarians.”

CALGARY, AB, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In response to the recent US Department of Energy (DOE) Climate Science report a group of some 85 scientists have issued a rebuttal with CNN reporting on Sept. 02, 2025 that “five well-known contrarians” wrote the DOE report, says Friends of Science Society. Friends of Science Society is offering some plain language resources to help the public understand what is at stake. The battle between “Contrarians vs Compliers” should be a matter of open, civil debate, says Friends of Science Society, noting there is a broad spectrum of views in the public in their video, “Climate Diversity is our Strength: You Have a Right to Dissent.“

“Science – In Short” is a Friends of Science Society video that offers highlights of the chapter summaries of the US DOE report “A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate. A second video “Who’s Who in the US DOE Climate Science Report?” gives the public an introduction to the authors of the report and their works. A blog post offers additional information.

A surprising insight from the US DOE report from Chapter 11 on the Social Cost of Carbon (from which carbon tax rates are derived) is that: “Economists have long considered climate a relatively unimportant factor in economic growth, a view echoed by the IPCC itself in AR5. Mainstream climate economics has recognized that CO₂-induced warming might have some negative economic effects, but they are too small to justify aggressive abatement policy and that trying to “stop” or cap global warming even at levels well above the Paris target would be worse than doing nothing.”

As per comments submitted in response to the DOE report, by Friends of Science Society’s research director, Ken Gregory, the social ‘costs’ of carbon dioxide should actually be reframed as the social benefits. If, as the US DOE climate report states, there is no climate crisis, there is no need for further costly misapplication of public funds to “climate action,” says Friends of Science Society.

Both videos reference a comment by Energy Secretary Chris Wright from the foreword, “What I’ve found is that media coverage often distorts the science. Many people walk away with a view of climate change that is exaggerated or incomplete.”

Axios is reporting that climate scientist Andrew Dressler of Texas A&M University, lead coordinator of the rebuttal report, commented by email that the DOE report makes a “mockery of science.“

That view is not shared by Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet (U.S. Navy, ret.), Ph.D., the vice chairman of the Board of Directors for Force Blue, former acting and deputy administrator of NOAA, acting under secretary and assistant secretary of commerce, and oceanographer of the Navy.

His positive op-ed in the Epoch Times of Aug. 26, 2025, expresses gratitude for “Finally, an Unbiased and Objective Climate Science Report.” Gallaudet had this to say: “For too long, the American people have been fed an unrealistic narrative that climate change is an existential threat that only drastic reductions in fossil fuel use will solve. Secretary Wright has finally got it right, and it’s about time that the United States supports unbiased and objective climate science.” 

To Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s point about media coverage, in the video, “Who’s Who…” Friends of Science Society offers the example of the umbrella media organization “Covering Climate Now.” This group of some 500 media outlets with an audience reach of 2 billion people creates coordinated media climate campaigns. In the Spring 2020 edition of the Columbia Journalism Review “The Climate Issue,” they interviewed the director of the dystopian film series “Mad Max” for tips for journos on “how to make climate fear compelling.” 

Join Friends of Science Society in the “Race from Net Zero” with our fall special event: “Food Prices, Farming and Net Zero Ideology” on Sept. 25, 2025, in Calgary or via live stream.

About
Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens that is celebrating its 23rd year of offering climate science insights. After a thorough review of a broad spectrum of literature on climate change, Friends of Science Society has concluded that the sun is the main driver of climate change, not carbon dioxide (CO2).

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TAIPEI, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leading electronics system integrator SINBON Electronics Co., Ltd., today announced that it has strengthened its strategic partnership with Berlin climate tech company Swobbee through a minority investment. The collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to advancing sustainable mobility and accelerating the transition toward a greener market economy.

The partnership originated from a series of international standardization activities where SINBON and Swobbee joined forces to promote charging infrastructure solutions with the shared goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Building on this foundation, the investment will provide Swobbee with immediate access to SINBON’s global manufacturing capabilities, redefining the company’s international deployment strategy. At the same time, SINBON expands its role as a full-service provider, broadening the scope of engineering and connectivity solutions it delivers across the e-mobility sector.

Together, SINBON and Swobbee aim to bring knowledge, expertise, and creativity to urban last-mile transportation through a portfolio of innovative and safe battery swapping infrastructure solutions. The two companies will also continue to participate in campaigns and standardization efforts that drive the adoption of swappable batteries as a cornerstone of sustainable mobility.

Far beyond investment, the partnership reinforces the European and Asian green technology ecosystem at a time when urban decarbonization is both an environmental and economic imperative.

About SINBON Electronics

Established in 1989 in Taiwan, SINBON Electronics is a leading provider of integrated design and production services for bespoke interconnect solutions. Driven by a commitment to customer centricity and the principles of ESG, SINBON offers a wide range of products and OEM/ODM services that ensure reliability and efficiency. By combining extensive engineering expertise, industry knowledge, and innovative technologies, SINBON delivers customized solutions for long-term customer success. The company operates globally with facilities in Taiwan, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, Hungary, Mexico, and the United States.

For more information: https://www.sinbon.com/

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Story follows a mother and child as they share what they think heaven is really like

SYDNEY, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new picture book uses the close connection between a mother and her young daughter to explore what they think heaven is like. The author relies on colorful illustrations and a child’s imagination to help explain this larger concept to younger children.

In “Blue Skies and Butterflies,” author Heidi Woods used her own relationship with her daughter to help create the emotional exchange of dialogue in her book. The result is, as Woods puts it, “an “uncomplicated response to goodness, truth, and glorious beauty.”

“The joy of writing and artistic expression runs through every fiber of my being,” said Woods. “As a follower of Jesus, I am compelled to shine His light to dispel darkness and despair.”

Woods was a pastor and worked in kids and youth ministry. This book has been a progressive dream of hers since 2003 while she was raising her kids. She met Charlotte Weaver, the books illustrator, at a youth camp while they were waiting in line for lunch, and instantly knew they needed to work together. 

“This book is my life,” said Woods. “It’s how I think, see and feel life with an eternal filter of constant hope and continue to make an unapologetic expression for the little girl who lives wide-eyed and savvy, forever embracing her blue skies.”

“Blue Skies and Butterflies: A story about heaven”
By Heidi Woods
ISBN: 9798823030816 (softcover); 9798823030830 (hardcover); 9798823030823 (electronic)
Available at Authorhouse, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author
Heidi Woods is a passionate writer, storyteller, and international speaker. She has dedicated her life to raising her four children. She lives in Sydney with her hilarious puppies, Paddington & Poppy. To learn more, please visit www.authorhouse.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/859062-blue-skies-and-butterflies.

General Inquiries:            
LAVIDGE – Phoenix                                                                                       
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Eight high-achieving American college students will be selected for 8-week summer internship program in Copenhagen.

PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and Scan Design Foundation (SDF) are pleased to announce that applications are open for the inaugural Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Internship in Denmark.

Eight undergraduate and/or graduate students will be selected to intern with a host company in Copenhagen focused on environmentally sustainable business practices. Each will receive a fellowship award that covers the full program cost, airfare, and a living stipend.

The program is designed to deepen interns’ understanding of environmental sustainability in the Danish context and equip them with practical skills and insights that will enhance their employability and career readiness.

Applicants must be Pell-eligible and internship winners will be selected based on academic achievement and demonstrated interest in environmental and sustainability fields. Application deadline is November 21, 2025. The 2026 cohort will be announced mid-December.

Eligible applicants who complete an application but are not selected for the program will receive a CIEE Grant of $1,500 that can be used for one year on any CIEE summer or semester study abroad program. 

“We are delighted to partner with Scan Design Foundation to enhance Danish American relations while providing students with new knowledge on techniques that advance sustainability, a network of personal and professional mentors and colleagues, and experiences that help them tackle environmental issues that require global cooperation,” said James P. Pellow, Ed. D., President and CEO of CIEE.

“This new internship is a great opportunity for American students to learn first-hand how the Danes are advancing the Green Transition. It builds on our two decades of supporting cross-cultural exchanges between the US and Denmark. We’re excited to partner with CIEE to bring this to fruition,” added Fidelma McGinn, President of Scan Design Foundation.

About the Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Internship in Denmark
The Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Interns will participate in an 8-week work placement with a Danish company, complete a 6-credit internship seminar, explore the local Danish sustainability culture, and participate in networking opportunities and events at local sustainability start-up hubs.

Internship opportunities will be available at a wide range of Danish host companies, from a cleaning supplies producer committed to creating positive environmental and social outcomes through sustainable infrastructure development, to a company focused on accelerating sustainability strategy implementation and cultural change within organizations, to a company that specializes in developing innovative biomass gasification technologies designed to reduce the environmental impact of energy production.

For more information about the Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Internship in Denmark, visit ciee.org/ScanDesign.

About Scan Design Foundation
Honoring the legacy of Danish immigrants, Inger & Jens Bruun, the mission of Scan Design Foundation is to advance Danish-American relations by supporting cultural exchanges focused on environmental sustainability. The organization is a private foundation, founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. www.scandesignfoundation.org

About CIEE
Since 1947, CIEE has built bridges between different people, countries, and cultures, supporting over one million student exchanges between more than 140 countries. Learn more at ciee.org.

Media Contact: Leslie Taylor, ltaylor@ciee.org, (207) 553-4274

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NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Emeren Group Ltd (“Emeren” or the “Company“) (www.emeren.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading global solar and storage project developer, owner, and operator, today announced that its extraordinary general meeting (the “EGM“) will be held at 2301 Sugar Bush Road, Suite 510, Raleigh, NC 27612, U.S. at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on October 21, 2025. The record date for determination of shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting is September 15, 2025.

Shareholders will also be able to participate (but not vote) via live audio webcast in the EGM. To attend, please click the link below to access the webcast meeting:

Webcast Link: Here
Meeting ID: 288 224 241 391 8
Passcode: aG77CU3f

Copies of the notice of the EGM, proxy form, poll card and annual report will be available on Emeren’s investor relations website at https://ir.emeren.com/.   

EGM Resolutions

The following resolutions to be proposed at the EGM will require a simple majority of the votes cast by the shareholders present in person or by proxy:

1. To approve the filing of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 18, 2025, as amended by an amendment agreement dated September 2, 2025 (the “Merger Agreement“), by and among Shurya Vitra Ltd. (“Parent“), Emeren Holdings Ltd. (“Merger Sub“) and the Company, the articles of merger and the plan of merger with the Registrar of Corporate Affairs of the British Virgin Islands in order to give effect to the merger of Merger Sub with and into the Company (the “Merger“), with the Company continuing as the surviving company as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, and to approve any and all transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.

2. To vote on a non-binding advisory basis to approve the compensation that may be paid or become payable to our named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger.

3. To vote on, if necessary or appropriate, the adjournment of the EGM, in order to allow the Company to solicit additional proxies in the event that there are insufficient proxies received at the time of the EGM to pass the foregoing resolutions.

The date of the EGM is subject to postponement depending on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s review of the transaction statement on Schedule 13E-3 and the preliminary proxy statement filed on September 2, 2025. In the event of any postponement, the Company will provide notice of the EGM in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and the Company’s memorandum and articles of association.

About Emeren Group Ltd

Emeren Group Ltd (NYSE: SOL), a renewable energy leader, showcases a comprehensive portfolio of solar and storage projects and Independent Power Producer (IPP) assets, complemented by a significant global Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity. Specializing in the entire solar project lifecycle — from development through construction to financing — we excel by leveraging local talent in each market, ensuring our sustainable energy solutions are at the forefront of efficiency and impact. Our commitment to enhancing solar power and energy storage underlines our dedication to innovation, excellence, and environmental responsibility. For more information, go to www.emeren.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Emeren Group Ltd – Investor Relations
ir@emeren.com 

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SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — After 13 days on display at the New York State Fair, the 57^th Annual Butter Sculpture is off to be recycled at a Western New York dairy farm.

American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Noblehurst Farms, dismantled the 800-pound sculpture at the New York State Fairgrounds. The butter, supplied by O-AT-KA Milk Products in Batavia, N.Y., and unsuitable for sale or consumption for a variety of reasons, will return to Western New York — less than 15 miles from its origin—for recycling.

Noblehurst Farms in Pavilion, N.Y., (Livingston County) will combine the butter with other food waste from local grocery stores, cafeterias and manufacturers, along with manure, and process it in the farm’s digester, converting it into energy. The digester breaks down the material and creates enough electricity to power the farm, the farm’s on-site creamery and more than 600 homes for a year.

“We are extremely honored to be the ‘official’ recycler of the New York State Fair’s butter sculpture,” said Jack Klapper, co-owner of Noblehurst Farms. “At Noblehurst Farms we take pride in being good stewards of the land. Recycling 800 pounds of butter is just another opportunity to showcase how we are sustainable by diverting food waste from landfills and creating renewable energy.”

This is Noblehurst Farm’s 10^th year recycling the butter sculpture. During that time, the farm has recycled 8,000 pounds – or four tons – of butter in their digester, creating enough energy to power one home for about a month. In a typical year, the 800 pounds of butter can generate enough electricity to power one home for three to five days.

In recent years, Noblehurst Farms has been recognized nationally for achievements in sustainability and community partnerships to divert food waste from local landfills. When the farm started its recycling program in 2015, they were recycling about 500 tons of food waste per month. Now, with the help of a new modern recycling system, Noblehurst Farms is recycling over 100 tons per day and has more than doubled its electricity production.

“Dairy farmers are resourceful at recycling. We try not to let anything go to waste,” said Klapper. “Focusing on how we can be sustainable and being environmental stewards is very important to the team at Noblehurst Farms.”

This year’s sculpture, “Dairy For Good: Nourish. Grow. Thrive.,” celebrated the joy and nourishment dairy provides at every stage of life — and was inspired by the 125th Anniversary of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book.

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Foundation Honors Leaders and Focuses on the Importance of Gratitude, Kindness, and Community through Tea Party and Star-Studded Performances

CINCINNATI, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Sister Accord® Foundation, founded by corporate leader and philanthropist Sonia Jackson Myles, hosted its 12th annual celebration of The Sister Accord® Day this past weekend, bringing together leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and the community for two days of events designed to inspire, uplift, and unite.

Declared by the City of Cincinnati in 2013, August 31st is officially The Sister Accord® Day. To honor the milestone, the Foundation presented “A Weekend of Sisterhood & Love” on August 30–31, encouraging people everywhere to perform random acts of kindness toward girls and women.

The weekend began with the 34th Leadership Development Tea Party at Prime Cincinnati. The event focused on mental, emotional, and physical health, personal safety, and gratitude as the foundation of leadership and well-being. Highlights included:

• Honoring five transformative leaders: Lindsey Webster, world-famous singer and songwriter; Kala Gibson, Executive Vice President/Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, Fifth Third Bank; Tracey Artis, CEO of JazJordan, Inc. and I Hear Music, Inc.; Mary Y. Graham, Sr. Sales Executive 2 Integrated Solutions & Consulting, AT&T; and Rachel DesRochers, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of The Gratitude Collective.
• Announcement of a new program launch of “Equipping A Generation Of Leaders For The City Of Cincinnati” – 100 girls in the city will participate in this powerful program funded by Procter & Gamble and BT Rise.
• A keynote conversation, “The Power of Gratitude,” with Sonia Jackson Myles and honoree Rachel DesRochers.
• Announcement of the newest $5,000 Nella D. Jackson Memorial Scholarship recipient, Mar’Kia Williams.
• A Safety in Sisterhood™ masterclass on safe travel strategies.
• An electrifying performance by honoree Lindsey Webster.

That evening, the celebration continued at Ludlow Garage, with a sold-out concert featuring chart-topping saxophonist Kim Waters and Lindsey Webster.

The weekend concluded on Sunday, August 31, with a powerhouse performance by acclaimed R&B artist Rahsaan Patterson at Ludlow Garage.

Reflecting on the weekend, Sonia Jackson Myles shared: “Our work is more important now than ever, and this weekend illustrated just how powerful it is when boys and men stand with us on #OneAccord™, proving that peace, love, and kindness truly unite us all. As The Sister Accord® Foundation continues on our mission to have one billion girls and women learn to love themselves and each other, I am so grateful to the Queen City that I call home, to Prime Cincinnati and Ludlow Garage and all of our sponsors, our honorees and Lindsey Webster, Kim Waters and Rahsaan Patterson for making this a special weekend filled with LOVE!”

The Foundation’s programs have touched millions globally through its over $300,000 in scholarships and business grants to women-owned businesses, as well as its beloved YouTube channel, which has garnered 88+million views worldwide. Current chapters outside the United States include Harare and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe; Lilongwe, Malawi; and Johannesburg, South Africa, which launched in 2024 in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation. A soft launch for their Lagos, Nigeria Chapter occurred in April of this year. The full launch will happen in 2026. Future plans include chapters in Ghana, Liberia, and the Bahamas. 

This year’s weekend was made possible with the generous support of Ludlow Garage, Prime Cincinnati, AAA – The Auto Club Group, Fifth Third Bank, The Christ Hospital Health Network, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Duke Energy, The Accord Group LLC, LatinUs Beauty, and Interact For Health.

About The Sister Accord® Foundation
The Sister Accord® Foundation is dedicated to changing how girls and women treat, support, and interact with one another. Through educational programs, grants, leadership development, and initiatives that promote peace and sisterhood, the Foundation has impacted many lives globally. Founded by Sonia Jackson Myles, its three pillars—to Educate, Enlighten, and Eradicate bullying and violence against girls and women—remain at the heart of its mission.

Media Contact:
Evan Andrews: evan@kempnercommunications.com | 508-404-4068

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Celebrating the Decades of Beauty, Excellence & Innovation in Black Beauty Culture

ATLANTA, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bronner Bros., the legendary force behind the world’s largest multicultural beauty show, proudly announces the inaugural Beauty Icon Awards, presented in partnership with Vivace and Red by KISS.

Taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Bronner Center of Performing Arts (Riverside EpiCenter) in Atlanta, the Beauty Icon Awards will debut as a red-carpet celebration and cultural tribute—a live museum of beauty over the decades—bringing to life the artistry, style, and innovation that have defined Black beauty culture across generations. The event will be hosted by journalist and media personality Segun Oduolowu.

Described as a landmark celebration for the beauty industry, the evening will gather celebrities, cultural tastemakers, and industry leaders for an unforgettable night—shining a special spotlight on Chaka Khan, the 10-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, philanthropist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, and living legend.

“Honoring Chaka Khan with the Beauty Icon Award feels natural—her music and presence have empowered generations, while her fearless style redefined beauty on her own terms. She is the embodiment of a beauty icon. The Beauty Icon Awards is our love letter to beauty—celebrating the founders, artists, and innovators who built an industry, shaped culture, and set the standard for style and excellence.” – Kelly Keith, Executive Producer

In addition to Chaka Khan’s tribute, the Beauty Icon Awards will honor a lineup of trailblazers across beauty, style, and culture, including:

• Danessa Myricks – Makeup Artist & Founder & CEO of Danessa Myricks Beauty
• June Ambrose – Award-winning Creative Director, Designer & Author
• Jesseca Harris-Dupart – Beauty Mogul & Founder of Kaleidoscope Hair
• Allen Cooley – Beauty Photographer & Commercial Director
• Nastacia “Nas” Brady – Master Braider & Founder of Sevven Braid Studio
• George E. Johnson – Haircare Pioneer, Founder of Afro Sheen & Ultra Sheen
• Terence Davidson – Award-winning Celebrity Hairstylist
• Shaina Rainford – Founder & CEO of Bask & Lather
• Cliff Vmir – Celebrity Hairstylist & Founder of Femme Haircare

“At Vivace, by KISS, beauty is about more than style—it’s culture, creativity, and community. Partnering with Bronner Bros. to honor icons who shape the future of beauty is both an honor and a commitment to the innovation that inspires us all,” states Ivan Chae, Senior Director, KISS USA.

For nearly eight decades, Bronner Bros. has been a champion of diversity, artistry, and entrepreneurship—uplifting stylists, barbers, nail artists, makeup artists and beauty brands while setting the standard for innovation and excellence in beauty. The launch of the Beauty Icon Awards marks a new chapter in this legacy: honoring those who have shaped, and continue to shape, beauty culture across the globe.

For additional information about the inaugural Beauty Icon Awards, visit www.bronnerbros.com.

About Bronner Bros

The Bronner Bros International Beauty Show is the largest and longest-running beauty event of its kind, attracting thousands of beauty professionals, enthusiasts, and influencers from around the world.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Media Inquiries: Nicole Newsum/nicole@ndotnpr.com

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Students can register online to visit the pop-up dress boutique, Sept. 13-14

DETROIT, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Comerica Bank and Jackets for Jobs are hosting a free two-day Homecoming Dress Giveaway boutique for metro Detroit students on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14.

The two-day dress giveaway event will take place in the lower level of the Samaritan Center, located at 5555 Conner St. in Detroit, and will feature hundreds of new and gently used dresses.

The pop-up Homecoming boutique will offer dresses of various styles and sizes sourced from Comerica Bank’s seventh annual Prom Dress Drive, which the bank held in the spring. The Prom Dress Drive event collected new and gently used eveningwear from the community to benefit local teens who otherwise may not be able to afford formal attire and experience the high school tradition of prom.

“The generosity shown by our customers, colleagues and neighbors during this year’s Prom Dress Drive was truly remarkable,” said Steve Davis, Comerica Bank Michigan Market President. “Thanks to the overwhelming number of dress donations we received, we’re thrilled to open an additional boutique just in time for the Homecoming season.”

“These events are about more than simply providing a dress; they’re about helping students feel confident, celebrated and supported during such a memorable moment in their lives. Seeing our community unite to make that possible adds even more meaning to what we do.”

During this year’s Prom Dress Drive, Comerica collected nearly 2,300 dresses, bringing the donation total to more than 7,100 dress since partnering with Jackets For Jobs in 2023. Comerica’s metro Detroit prom dress initiative first began in 2017 and, since then, Comerica has received more than 10,000 dresses that have been donated to community partners.

“Seeing students light up when they find the perfect dress is a reminder of why this boutique matters,” said Alison Vaughn, Jackets for Jobs Founder and CEO. “For the second year, our Homecoming giveaway partnership with Comerica Bank will be making Homecoming dreams possible for teens by removing financial barriers and opening doors to experiences every teen should have. The community’s generosity makes it possible for us to reach even more young people and create memories they’ll carry for a lifetime.”

Students can visit the pop-up Homecoming boutique from:

• Saturday, Sept. 13: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 14: Noon – 3 p.m.

Those interested in participating should register online in advance at jacketsforjobs.org. For more information, call Jackets for Jobs at (313) 579-9160.

About Jackets for Jobs
Jackets for Jobs is an award-winning non-profit organization that provides career clothing for metro Detroit job seekers. For over two decades, we have assisted over 35,000 job seekers put their best foot forward to obtain employment. For people experiencing barriers to employment and independence, clothing insecurity is real. It can mean not having anything to wear or not having the right thing to wear. Both are barriers to advancement. Jackets for Jobs provides a stable source of well-maintained and displayed clothing that is suitable for any need, from casual to workwear.

About Comerica
Comerica Bank, a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated, has served Michigan longer than any other bank with a continuous presence dating back over 175 years to its Detroit founding in 1849. It is the largest bank employer in metro Detroit and has approximately 4,300 employees (FTE) statewide. With one of the largest banking center networks in Michigan, Comerica nurtures lifelong relationships with unwavering integrity and financial prudence. Comerica positively impacts the lives of Michigan residents by helping customers be successful, providing financial support that assists hundreds of charitable organizations, and actively participating in Detroit’s downtown revitalization. Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Comerica, X: @ComericaBank and Instagram: @comerica_bank.

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