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(BPRW) Black PR Wire's January Power Profiler: Top Black Women Executives in the NFL

(Black PR Wire) In honor of Black History Month and Super Bowl LX, Black PR Wire is highlighting top black women executives in the NFL. These all-stars have scored touchdowns in the sports arena and have accomplished historical wins that wi...

(BPRW) SoundCloud Names Maurice Slade as Head of Music

(Black PR Wire) SoundCloud has named Maurice Slade as its new Head of Music, expanding his remit after nearly four years at the company. Slade will report to CEO Eliah Seton and lead SoundCloud’s global music strategy across artist de...

(BPRW) The U.S. Virgin Islands Announces Dates for 2026 St Thomas Carnival

(Black PR Wire) St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (January 29, 2026)— The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Division of Festivals, is pleased to announce the official dates for St. Thoma...

(BPRW) The Next 50 Years Start Now!

(Black PR Wire) For 50 years, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has stood at the intersection of legacy and leadership; advancing equity, shaping policy, and preparing generations of Black leaders to serve. T...

(BPRW) Investing in People, Not Just Places, Delivers Positive Results for Families

(Black PR Wire) Recent research from Harvard’s Opportunity Insights confirms that families living in communities in HOPE VI revitalization sites experience significantly improved long-term outcomes when community progra...

(BPRW) Pepsi National Battle of the Bands Presents "The Best of the Battles", Airing in Honor of Black History Month

(Black PR Wire) Charlotte, NC — The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) announces the airing of The Best of the Battles, the sixth installment of its nationally televised film series celebrating the legacy, excellence, and...

(BPRW) ‘WeLoveUs.shop Powered by ESSENCE’ Launches Valentine's Day Collection, Placing Black Women Founders at the Center of Love, Legacy, and Intentional Spending

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ESSENCE Communications Inc. today announced the launch of WeLoveUs.shop powered by ESSENCE’s Valentine's Day Collection, a curated selection of Black women-owned brands d...

(BPRW) The Obama Foundation Opens Applications for the 2026-2028 Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO – The Obama Foundation today opened applications for the 2026-2028 Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service. Funded by a $100 million contribution from Airbnb CEO and Co-Founder Brian Chesky, th...

(BPRW) iHeartPodcasts, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, G-Unit Audio and Narratively Team with Jadakiss on Definitive New DMX Podcast Series

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK — iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, has partnered with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unit Audio and award-winning podcast studio and storytelling company Narrativ...

(BPRW) Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation Announces Winners of the 15th Annual Science and Engineering Fair

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, Fla. — The Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation (JTCHF), in collaboration with Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) and St. Thomas University, proudly announced the winners of its 15th Annual S...

(BPRW) Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Invite Students and Educators to Participate in the 2026 Black History Month Contests

(Black PR Wire) Tallahassee, Fla., – Recently, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invited students to participate in the 2026 Black History Month student art and essay contests with the theme, “C...

(BPRW) MNPS Launches AI Storytelling Pilot

(Black PR Wire) Nashville Public Schools announces a new partnership with Lumi Story AI, launching a district pilot that will help students explore storytelling, creativity, and literacy through responsible use of artificial...

(BPRW) Raquel Herring Anchors AFROTV’s Point Of View as a Leading Voice in Cultural Commentary

(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES, CA — Veteran media personality and author Raquel Herring continues to command national attention as the on-air host of Point Of View, AFROTV’s nightly primetime program focused on culture, polit...

(BPRW) Madam Walker Legacy Center Announces $8 Million Endowment During MLK Celebration

(Black PR Wire) INDIANAPOLIS — The Madam Walker Legacy Center announced the establishment of an $8 million endowment during its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday evening, marking one of the most significant financial...

(BPRW) Florida A&M University’s Harambee Festival Returns for Unity and Cultural Celebration

(Black PR Wire) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University will host the 2026 Harambee Festival on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Will Packer Amphitheater, bringing together stu...

(BPRW) Press box named for Rob Parker

(Black PR Wire) Once a student covering sports for the university, Rob Parker returned to his alma mater Saturday, Oct. 4, as the university dedicated the Jess Dow Field press box in his honor during halftime of the Homecoming game. Th...

(BPRW) NABJ Announces 2026 Leadership Academy Cohort

(Black PR Wire) Kicking off its fifth year, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Leadership Academy today announced its cohort members for 2026. The Academy, powered by Disney and ABC News Group, is desi...

(BPRW) Rodney Flowers Unveils Doctoral Study Exploring How Leaders Turn Adversity Into Power

(Black PR Wire) LEONARDTOWN, MD – In a field often dominated by traditional perspectives, Rodney C. Flowers, Ph.D. Candidate, is bringing a fresh, rigorously researched voice to leadership development. Flowers has launched a doct...

(BPRW) Alcorn’s SBDC to host second AI business accelerator cohort graduation

(Black PR Wire) The Alcorn State University Small Business Development Center will host the Mississippi AI Business Accelerator Second Cohort Graduation on Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technology in Vicksbu...

(BPRW) BET'S "THE COACH VICK EXPERIENCE," EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY NFL LEGENDS MICHAEL VICK, MICHAEL STRAHAN, AND DEION SANDERS, PREMIERES FEBRUARY 4, 2026

(Black PR Wire) New York, NY – BET announced recently that its highly anticipated original docuseries following NFL legend Michael Vick, “The Coach Vick Experience,” will premiere on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 a...