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(BPRW) HBCU Week Foundation Hosts 10th Annual Event Encouraging High School Students to Enroll in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

(BPRW) HBCU Week Foundation Hosts 10th Annual Event Encouraging High School Students to Enroll in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

  (Black PR Wire) WILMINGTON, Del. – The HBCU Week Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting high school students enrolling in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), is thrilled to announce its 10th annua...

(BPRW) ‘The Wire’ Star Andre Royo Shares Personal Alzheimer’s Story in New BrightFocus Foundation Awareness Campaign

(BPRW) ‘The Wire’ Star Andre Royo Shares Personal Alzheimer’s Story in New BrightFocus Foundation Awareness Campaign

(Black PR Wire) CLARKSBURG, Md.-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global brain and eye research nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation today launched its “Stop Alzheimer’s Disease” campaign featuring renowned actor, producer, and writer Andr...

Thrivin' Newsletter

Creating healthier communities starts with making health and wellness a priority. September brings both Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to have important conversations about prevention, early intervention, and the support people need to navigate health challenges. While these issues may look different, both remind us of the importance of recognizing concerns early, reducing stigma, and making sure people know they do not have to face challenges alone.

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Dr. Erica Schwartz

Erica Schwartz, MD, MPH, JD (RADM, USPHS, RET) is the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.As director of CDC, Dr. Schwartz leads the agency in its mission to protect the hea...

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Press Releases

September 12, 2026
More (BPRW) Schomburg Center’s Newest Exhibition Features Its Largest Show of Contemporary Black Women’s Art
September 11, 2026
More (BPRW) HBCU Week Foundation Hosts 10th Annual Event Encouraging High School Students to Enroll in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
September 11, 2026
More (BPRW) NASA Postdoctoral Program Seeks Early Career and Senior Scientists for Prestigious Fellowships at Its Locations Across the U.S.
September 11, 2026
More (BPRW) FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY RECEIVES KNIGHT FOUNDATION SUPPORT TO PROTECT THE LONG-TERM VALUE OF ITS CAMPUS
September 10, 2026
More (BPRW) Fayetteville State Opens Nearly $70 Million College of Education, Investing in the Future of North Carolina Educators
September 09, 2026
More (BPRW) Q-ME Announces $1.2 Million Seed Funding Round to Develop Prototype and Final Design of Revolutionary Capture-to-Projection Device
September 09, 2026
More (BPRW) American Red Cross and NAACP announce new documentary honoring the father of blood banking, Dr. Charles R. Drew
September 08, 2026
More (BPRW) ProcuraFind® and Ally Financial Announce Strategic Initiative to Advance Small Business Growth Through Education, Readiness, and Opportunity
September 07, 2026
More (BPRW) Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Cultural Impact
September 06, 2026
More (BPRW) NAMI Names Dr. Christine Crawford Chief Medical Officer
September 05, 2026
More (BPRW) NAB² TO SERVE AS ONSITE BOOKSELLER FOR TEACH FOR AMERICA’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMIT
September 04, 2026
More (BPRW) Beyond the Field: Celebrating the Power of HBCUs
September 04, 2026
More (BPRW) Morehouse College Human Rights Festival Returns for 8th Season