Grand Prairie, TX—Feb. 1, 2022— Today Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) will launch its Black History Month “Legacy in the Bottle” campaign in partnership with some of its Black-owned beverage alcohol brands. Black History Month is a time to honor the significant contributions of Black Americans, past and present, to create a proud legacy of excellence.
During the month-long campaign, RNDC and participating suppliers will donate a portion of sales to help support UNCF (United Negro College Fund), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization.
Participating wineries and distilleries include Longevity Wines, Intercept Wines, Mermosa, FLO Wine, Uncle Nearest, Ten to One Rum, Brough Brothers, and Black Irish.
“RNDC is proud to support UNCF and appreciate the work of our associates to develop a great campaign alongside our suppliers,” said Bob Hendrickson, Chief Operating Officer of RNDC. “We want to continue to be a part of the work that makes our company, industry and communities at large more inclusive places.”
Follow RNDC via social channels throughout the month to hear from associates and suppliers about their successes and challenges within the industry and why representation is important. For more information about the Legacy in The Bottle campaign visit http://give.uncf.org/
About Republic National Distributing Company
As a top beverage alcohol distributor in the nation, RNDC’s national reach helps suppliers by building strategic relationships with on- and off-premise customers to elevate their brands and reach their target consumers. RNDC currently operates in the District of Columbia and 37 states across the United States, with the expected addition of the New York market in 2022. To learn more, visit www.rndc-usa.com or contact Reace Smith, Vice President, Corporate Communications at reace.smith@rndc-usa.com.
About UNCF
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness. UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding nearly 20% of African American baccalaureate degrees. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized trademark, ‟A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”® Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF.
