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Associated Press
26-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Building Wealth Young, New Orleans Students Secure Scholarships and First Investment Accounts at 2025 Young Financial Leaders Expo
The 2025 Young Financial Leaders Expo in New Orleans focused on financial literacy, offering students from eleven local schools hands-on experience and cash prizes. The event emphasized wealth-building and career opportunities in finance, awarding over $2,500 and IRAs to participants. New Orleans, LA, United States, March 26, 2025 -- The 2025 Young Financial Leaders (YFL) Expo, hosted by Wall Street Connection at Southern University at New Orleans, concluded with a powerful message: financial literacy and wealth-building are not just concepts but life-changing opportunities for students in New Orleans. The event, which attracted interest from eleven local New Orleans schools (up from four schools in 2024), brought together aspiring young professionals, educators, and industry leaders and awarded over $2,500 in cash prizes, providing young students with their first individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Through the success of this event, Wall Street Connection doubled down on its unique mission to address financial literacy gaps in New Orleans by creating spaces for youth to gain hands-on experience relevant to college preparation and pursuing a gainful career in financial services & advisory. 'Having built my career in investment banking and private equity, I've gained financial stability and opportunities I never imagined growing up in New Orleans,' said Chris West, President & Director of Wall Street Connection. 'Now, it's my mission to ensure students in our community have early exposure to these life-changing career paths.' The highlight of the day was the Edward F. Frank Award presented by JP West (Insurance, Risk Management, and Surety), a $1,000 first-place scholarship, which was awarded to Team Apple (McDonogh 35). Team Lululemon (McDonogh 35) secured second place, earning a $500 scholarship provided by NewCorp. Taking home third place, Team Amazon (Bricolage Academy) earned $250. Additionally, a special sponsorship from NewCorp ensured that all student participants received real money to invest through their first Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)—an initiative designed to instill long-term financial planning habits from an early age. Bricolage Academy Educator Ms. Burgess said, 'I'm incredibly proud of our students and how they leveraged our Maker Studio at Bricolage Academy to prepare for the YFL Expo. This space is designed to go beyond basic arts and crafts—it equips students to innovate, problem-solve, and build real-world skills that can impact their futures. This highlights the power of hands-on, experiential learning.' 'At Wall Street Connection, we're committed to closing the financial literacy gap in New Orleans,' said Curtis Johnson, Treasurer & Director of Wall Street Connection. 'Financial literacy alone isn't enough. True wealth building requires financial knowledge paired with stable and strong income sources. Through the YFL Expo, we're giving students the tools to understand and leverage both.' Wall Street Connection extends a heartfelt thank you to Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) and Dr. Igwe Udeh for providing an exceptional venue and supporting this initiative. Additionally, Wall Street Connection is deeply grateful for this year's sponsors - JP West (Insurance, Risk Management, and Surety), NewCorp, Inc., Golden Web Capital, The Container Companies, Sean Blondell Law Firm, Blaylock Van Investment Bank, Don A. Rouzan & Associates, Faith Works, Omni Wall Street Advantage, and New Orleans City Councilmember Lesli Harris. Lastly, Wall Street Connections extends thanks to the judges who gave their time to engage with students; they represented a number of businesses including Ragsdale Holdings, LongueVue Capital, New Orleans BlackChamber of Commerce, Maroon Venture Fund, Detangled, NewCorp, Inc, Omni WallStreet Advantage, and University of New Orleans. 'I'm committed to giving back to New Orleans because this city shaped who I am,' West added. 'Providing young people with the resources and mentorship I wished for at their age isn't just an opportunity—it's a responsibility I'm honored to fulfill.' For more information about Wall Street Connection and future events, please visit or follow us on Instagram at @WallStConnection. Contact Info: If there are any errors, inconsistencies, or queries arising from the content contained within this press release that require attention or if you need assistance with a press release takedown, we kindly request that you inform us immediately by contacting [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our reliable team will be available to promptly respond within 8 hours, taking proactive measures to rectify any identified issues or providing guidance on the removal process. Ensuring accurate and dependable information is our top priority.
CBS News
19-03-2025
- CBS News
Dozen more former students allege sexual abuse at Baltimore County private school
A dozen more former students came forward in a new complaint saying they were sexually abused at McDonogh School, a private school in Baltimore County decades ago. The alleged victims claim to have suffered sexual abuse by former dean Alvin Levy, former Spanish teacher Robert Creed, and two more faculty members while attending the school between the 1960s and 1980s. Four prior lawsuits have been filed against the school under the 2023 Child Victims Act , which eliminated the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse cases. WJZ previously highlighted a lawsuit against McDonogh , claiming the school was aware of the abuse and failed to protect students. The 10-page lawsuit details the former student's account of being sexually assaulted several times by former dean Alvin Levy, while alone on weekends. The lawsuit says the alleged victim was 10 years old at the time of the abuse. "He ruined the lives of many, many McDonough students and that harm doesn't go away," said Ari Casper, from The Casper Law Firm. In a statement to WJZ, McDonogh School said, "We are aware of the new lawsuit that was filed against the School. McDonogh remains committed to fostering a community where students and adults feel comfortable identifying and reporting sexual abuse. We take all allegations very seriously and remain steadfast in our support for survivors while complying with applicable laws." In 1992, Levy was indicted on sexual abuse charges brought by another former student. However, Levy died before his scheduled trial. Casper said an investigation into the McDonogh School decades later revealed that five former faculty members, including Levy and former Spanish teacher Robert Creed, allegedly sexually assaulted two dozen students between 1940 and 1980 with the Board of Trustees and former school administrators failing to take proper action. Two other lawsuits against the school mention allegations against Creed and Levy. Under Maryland's 2023 Child Victims Act, Casper believes his client and others have a clear path to justice. "All that they can seek right now is to hold McDonogh accountable for the conduct, for failing to protect them, for enabling this horrific abuse," Casper said. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the Child Victims Act into law in 2023 — less than a week after the state's attorney general released a report that documented rampant abuse committed by Baltimore clergy spanning 80 years and accused church leaders of decades of coverups. On April 2023, The Maryland Attorney General released the 456-page investigation that details 158 clergy, teachers, seminarians and deacons within the Archdiocese of Baltimore who allegedly assaulted more than 600 children going back to the 1940s.
CBS News
13-03-2025
- CBS News
Baltimore-area private school sued over alleged sexual abuse of student in the 1960s
A lawsuit was filed against McDonogh School, a private institution in Baltimore County, claiming it enabled a former dean to sexually abuse students in the 1960s. This recent lawsuit is the fourth against the school under Maryland's Child Victims Act, which became law in 2023, removing the statute of limitations on child sex abuse cases. The new 10-page lawsuit details a former student's account of being sexually assaulted several times by former dean Alvin Levy, while alone on weekends. Ari Casper, who represents the alleged victim, said his client was 10 years old when the reported abuse happened. "He ruined the lives of many, many McDonough students and that harm doesn't go away," said Casper, from The Casper Law Firm. Lawsuit claims school didn't protect students The latest lawsuit says the accuser alleges McDonogh School was aware of the abuse and failed to protect students. "The easiest thing to do would be to remove the dean from his position, but not only did McDonogh not do that, but Alvin Levy remained a dean and he was in position for decade after decade to abuse these children," Casper said. In a statement to WJZ, McDonogh School said, "We are aware of the new lawsuit that was filed against the School. McDonogh remains committed to fostering a community where students and adults feel comfortable identifying and reporting sexual abuse. We take all allegations very seriously and remain steadfast in our support for survivors while complying with applicable laws." McDonogh faculty allegations In 1992, Levy was indicted on sexual abuse charges brought by another former student. However, Levy died before his scheduled trial. Casper said an investigation into the McDonogh School decades later revealed that five former faculty members, including Levy and former Spanish teacher Robert Creed, allegedly sexually assaulted two dozen students between 1940 and 1980 with the Board of Trustees and former school administrators failing to take proper action. Two other lawsuits against the school mention allegations against Creed and Levy. Under Maryland's 2023 Child Victims Act, Casper believes his client and others have a clear path to justice. "All that they can seek right now is to hold McDonogh accountable for the conduct, for failing to protect them, for enabling this horrific abuse," Casper said. Archdiocese of Baltimore abuse Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the Child Victims Act into law in 2023 — less than a week after the state's attorney general released a report that documented rampant abuse committed by Baltimore clergy spanning 80 years and accused church leaders of decades of coverups. The nearly 500-page report detailed more than 150 Catholic priests and others associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore abusing over 600 children. The state's attorney general's office reviewed more than 100,000 pages of documents dating back to the 1940s and interviewed hundreds of victims and witnesses. Days before the new law was to take effect on Oct. 1, 2023, the archdiocese filed for bankruptcy to protect its assets ahead of an anticipated deluge of litigation. More than 450 people sued Baltimore's archdiocese over sexual abuse claims ahead of the May 31, 2024, deadline.
South China Morning Post
05-03-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Irish jockey Declan McDonogh lands first Hong Kong win on Nice Birdie at Happy Valley
Irish jockey Declan McDonogh was over the moon to 'tick another one off' when he bagged his first Hong Kong victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Riding in Hong Kong on a six-week stint as injury cover, the 45-year-old lifted Danny Shum Chap-shing's Nice Birdie to a thrilling win in the Class Five Kwoon Chung Motors Handicap (2,200m). Ireland's champion flat jockey in 2006, McDonogh jumped at the chance to ride in the city after the riding ranks were hit by four jockeys suffering injuries in two separate falls at Sha Tin on February 9. 'It's a pleasure to tick another one off the box and have my first winner in Hong Kong, so I'm chuffed about that,' said McDonogh, who has ridden throughout Europe as well as in Australia, Japan, Singapore and Macau. First Hong Kong win for @declanmcdonogh! 🇨🇮 The Irishman guides Hong Kong International Sale graduate Nice Birdie to a second 2200m success at Happy Valley... @AtTheRaces #HappyWednesday | #HKracing — HKJC Racing (@HKJC_Racing) March 5, 2025 'It's totally different to Europe, but that's what it's all about – to take the key learnings you can from all the jurisdictions that you ride in and that's important to me. I've learned a lot so far and hopefully I'll learn even more. 'All the jockeys are sharp and everything happens a lot quicker here. You have to be on the ball and I've certainly learnt that the last few meetings. 'It's a pleasure to be asked by the Jockey Club to come here and also to represent Irish racing as well. It's great for Irish racing to be here against the Aussies and the Ryan Moores.' McDonogh took advantage of Nice Birdie's inside draw to be perfectly placed on the back of leader and $2.6 favourite, California Moxie, before coming off the fence on the home turn. The $14.65 chance hit the front at the 200m and scrambled in by a short head from the fast-finishing Super Hong Kong to record his third triumph at start 34. 'I had a lovely run around. I never had to spend a penny and the horse was genuine in the finish,' McDonogh said. While he said his current stint through to April 2 was his main focus, McDonogh said he would be open to extending his stay in Hong Kong if the opportunity arose. Elsewhere on the Valley card, champion British jockey Ryan Moore finished his three-meeting stint with a double aboard John Size's duo Golden Rise and Beauty Alliance. 'I'm very grateful to come here and for all the support I've had,' Moore said. 'I've had a few disappointments but that's Hong Kong. I'm thankful for the support I've had here and hopefully I can come back soon. It's always great to come here and it's been a good trip.' Size's brace helped him snatch the trainers' championship lead back from David Hayes. They share the lead on 36 wins, with Size holding the ascendancy with more seconds. One of the four jockeys injured last month, Angus Chung Yik-lai, broke through for his first success since returning from a fractured facial bone when he guided Jimmy Ting Koon-ho's Harmony N Home to victory in the Class Four Intercontinental Limousine Handicap (1,200m). 'It reminded me of how to win a race because the first meeting back [last Sunday], I was still a bit nervous and had some memories of the accident,' Chung said. 'Hopefully I can keep this feeling from tonight and keep on going.' Harry Bentley and Hugh Bowman matched Moore's double, with the former saluting on Mark Newnham's Excellence Value and the Hayes-trained Romantic Son, while the latter won on Manfred Man Ka-leung's Dragon Four Seas and the Caspar Fownes-trained Sky Vino. Spicy Gold capped a training double for Newnham with victory under Alexis Badel.
