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Office of the President of Ukraine and the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations

Dear Mike Robinson, Radio free Ukraine

On behalf of the Office of the President of Ukraine and the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations, I have the honor to kindly invite you to the opening of the exhibition “Ukraine Crucifixion. Tribunal”, about the Russian Federation’s War Crimes in Ukraine, to be held on March 31, 2023 in New York.

The exhibit initiated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will feature evidence of crimes against humanity committed by Russian forces since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Through artifacts collected in former Russian-occupied cities in Ukraine, you will see the ongoing brutal violations of the rights of prisoners of war (POW) and the destruction of Ukrainian cities, including its nonmilitary targets, such as schools and hospitals.

The display will also highlight crimes against the civilian population of Ukraine, international humanitarian rights abuses, and the violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity. This comes ahead of an upcoming United Nations vote calling on the world to investigate the heinous Russian atrocities since the beginning of the war.

The exhibit will commence with a video message from President Zelenskyy, followed by remarks from the guests.

The opening program will include former POW and Ukrainian medic, Mrs. Yuliia ‘Taira’ Paievska, recently honored at The White House.

The exhibition was created by the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War and the Bogdan Gubsky Foundation.

Where: 866 United Nations Plaza, NYC, 10017 New York. Entrance: 2nd Door, closest to the East River and FDR Drive.

When: March 31, 2023, at 3:30 pm.

I hope that you will accept this invitation and attend the opening of the upcoming exhibition.
We need your support to win.
Sincerely yours,

Andrii Smyrnov

Deputy Head of the Office

of the President of Ukraine

Director General Yuri Savchuk showing war crime exhibition to diplomats to the United Nations in NYC on Friday March 31, 2023.  

LaVERDAD Helps Downtown Detroit Improve by Capturing the Voice of the People

LaVERDAD was recently selected by the Downtown Detroit Partnership to conduct a comprehensive survey to capture the opinions of Detroit residents.

Downtown Detroit received rave reviews in a recent survey of people who live, work and play here, according to a survey by Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP). While these findings were overwhelmingly positive, the survey also shows that we have a few things to work on such as better parking and transit options.

The survey, taken by 4,685 people, focused on seven key areas: safety, cleanliness, parking, walkability and biking, transit, and living downtown. DDP will be conducting this survey annually and it will serve as a benchmark to measure progress going forward and shape the strategic direction for our city.
Among the findings:
 96 percent of the participants say Detroit has a lot of potential and is important to the region
 91 percent agree downtown is improving each year
 94 percent of Downtown Detroit residents say they would recommend living downtown
 92 percent say Detroit is a place they like to bring visitors. The top three favorite downtown destinations included Campus Martius, Comerica Park and Detroit RiverWalk

DDP Perceptions Survey Press Release_FINAL

MINORITY FIRMS WORK TOGETHER TO HELP GROW EACH OTHER’S BUSINESSES

Cincinnati, OH, Lucy May WCPO – Karen Cooper remembers the exact day she decided she wanted Mike Robinson to help market her business. The two entrepreneurs were attending the South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council gala on Nov. 16, 2012, and the hundreds of people at the event all seemed to know Robinson by name. “I thought, ‘This guy knows everyone. I need to know everyone, too,’” Cooper said. Within a few weeks, Cooper had hired Robinson’s Montgomery-based LaVERDAD Marketing to help build the profile of her Smart IT Staffing business, which has corporate offices in Indianapolis and Sycamore Township. She couldn’t be more pleased.

LaVERDAD President appointed by Governor as Commissioner of Ohio Latino Affairs Commission

Columbus, OH – Emanuel Torres (Franklin County) and Mike Robinson (Clermont County) have been appointed to the Board of the Office of Latino Affairs for the State of Ohio. The new commissioners will be welcomed and introduced to the community during the Board’s meeting on December 10th, 2013 and will join our recently appointed commissioner Iris Martinez– Juergens (Montgomery County).

The new commissioners will serve a period of three years and may be reappointed to serve additional terms. Mr. Torres, Mr. Robinson and Mrs. Martinez Juergens will be part of a body of eleven members who hold the statutory responsibility and authority of the agency. In this role, they will help determine the policies, annual budget plan, direction and initiatives of the Commission. “Our board and staff are thrilled to welcome our new commissioners, who bring strengths and experience of particular importance to our agency at this time. Their input will be vital as we continue building initiatives centered around empowerment and focusing on workforce, economic development, education and decreasing health disparities,” stated Michael Florez, Chairman of the board.

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Building Better, Together: TriVersity Construction Company, LLC Names LaVERDAD Marketing and Media as Agency of Record

Solidifying an enduring alliance and re-emphasizing their commitment to small business development, TriVersity Construction has designated LaVERDAD Marketing and Media as their marketing and public relations agency of record.

This partnership marks more than simply two companies choosing to mutually expand their business interests. The union of LaVERDAD and TriVersity Construction illustrates the potency and potential of Cincinnati’s expanding minority business community.

“Our corporate identity is founded in the belief that diversity is not only advantageous, but essential to the development of the business community and our region as a whole,” said Mike Robinson, president of LaVERDAD. “TriVersity embodies this spirit of economic inclusion and demonstrates the strength of their ideals. We are honored to be a part of their mission to change the face of the construction industry and build a stronger, more vibrant community.”

Both LaVERDAD and TriVersity remain steadfast in their commitment to reduce economic disparity in the local business arena and stimulate economic growth for historically-marginalized demographics. By working together, the companies exemplify how minority businesses can leverage their talents and gain equity in the business world through strategic collaboration and relationship building.

“Forming a partnership with LaVERDAD as our agency of record was a natural evolution of our marketing strategy,” said TriVersity president and CEO, Mel Gravely. “Our shared values and vision will enable us to further disseminate our message of economic inclusion and result in more opportunities for both of our businesses, as well as for other suppliers and the community as a whole.”

Among the services that LaVERDAD will provide as TriVersity’s agency of record are branding consultation, graphic design, marketing communications, collateral, integrated media planning, public relations strategy and digital content development.