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(BPRW) AFROPUNK Presents AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN, a Celebration of the Future of Black Life, Creativity, Community & Expression Reimagined, Featuring a Special Performance From Erykah Badu, From August 23-24, 2024

(BPRW) AFROPUNK Presents AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN, a Celebration of the Future of Black Life, Creativity, Community & Expression Reimagined, Featuring a Special Performance From Erykah Badu, From August 23-24, 2024

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AFROPUNK, the global movement exploring all aspects of Black culture around the country and across the world, returns home to Brooklyn this summer for AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN. This highly anticipated event...

(BPRW) McDonald’s USA ® Joins Forces with Elaine Welteroth & Fashion Industry Experts to Elevate Emerging Black Designers

(BPRW) McDonald’s USA ® Joins Forces with Elaine Welteroth & Fashion Industry Experts to Elevate Emerging Black Designers

To address underrepresentation of Black designers in the fashion industry, the Golden Arches will collectively grant $200K, provide industry mentorship and additional resources to help rising talent scale their brands and more (Black PR Wire) CH...

Thrivin' Newsletter

2024-07-01 00:00:00

July is Black Family Month! A special time for us to honor the strength, resilience and rich heritage of our families. The family is the backbone of society, playing a vital role in shaping communities and generations. It is within our families that we learn many things, such as values, life lessons, and build confidence and self-esteem. This month is the perfect time to strengthen family ties, support one another, and cultivate a sense of belonging and pride. Whether it’s cooking family recipes, going on a trip organizing a family reunion, enjoying a delicious barbecue, or having a storytelling

session with our elders, let’s make it a point to engage in activities that bring us closer.

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