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'Law & Order: SVU' Actress, Mariska Hargitay's End The Backlog Campaign Achieves Rape Kit Reform In All 50 States

On May 1st, after 16 years, the Joyful Heart’s End the Backlog Campaign has achieved what once felt impossible: all 50 states, with Maine becoming the 50th and final state, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico have enacted at least one pillar of rape kit reform in a testament to the power of sustained, survivor-centered advocacy, led by actress Mariska Hargitay.

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Received — 29 April 2026 Forbes - Business

Nicole Friday On Compassionate Leadership And The 30th Anniversary Of ABFF

Nicole Friday, the cofounder and CEO of NICE CROWD, the events company behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is approaching a significant milestone, the 30th anniversary of the festival.

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Received — 28 April 2026 Forbes - Business

Meet The All-Female Creative Team Behind 'All Her Fault,' The Prestige Drama Redefining Genre TV

Since its November 2025 debut, All Her Fault has become Peacock’s biggest original series launch to date, with 46 million hours viewed in its first three weeks and a sustained run atop the platform's streaming charts.

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