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(BPRW) RACE FORWARD AND AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS UNVEIL THE ANCHOR PROJECTS FOR THE INAUGURAL CULTURAL WEEK OF ACTION

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON — Race Forward and Americans for the Arts (AFTA) announced today the 14 projects that received funding to anchor the inaugural Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy, a new initiat...

(BPRW) Breaking the Silence – Thrivin’ in Color Podcast’s Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Special

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Black PR Wire’s Thrivin’ in Color podcast has released a powerful episode with Dr. Jeffrey Gardere, renowned psychologist and m...

(BPRW) Rizzness Launches Black Professional Organization

(Black PR Wire) Raleigh, NC – Rizzness, a pioneering networking platform for Black founders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs, proudly announces its launch. Rizzness offers an invitation only community designed to connect top performers across...

(BPRW) The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces initial programming for the 2024–2025 Hip Hop Culture & Contemporary Music Seasons

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON — The Kennedy Center announces the first installment of programs as part of its 2024–2025 Hip Hop Culture & Contemporary Music Season. These anchor programs will feature four inventive, multih...

(BPRW) NAACP Youth Leaders to Center AI, Educational Equity & Safer Communities During 115th National Convention in Las Vegas

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON - Recently, the NAACP Youth & College Division announced a full slate of programming that will take place during the Association's 115th National Convention in Las Vegas. Key programmatic elements an...

(BPRW) 2024 ASCAP Top Rhythm & Soul Music Award Winners Include Songwriter of the Year Lil Baby, Song of the Year “Snooze” and Publisher of the Year Warner Chappell

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK – ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the only US performing rights organization to operate on a not-for-profit basis, announces the winners of the 2024 A...

(BPRW) BET MUSIC NAMES RISING COUNTRY SENSATION TANNER ADELL AS THE ‘BET AMPLIFIED’ PRESENTED BY NISSAN ARTIST FOR JULY

(Black PR Wire) New York, NY – BET Music and Nissan are teaming up to shine a spotlight on rising Black stars in the music world, and they're kicking things off with none other than the dynamic Cali-bred Country sensation, T...

(BPRW) SHAWN “JAY-Z” CARTER INVESTS IN LEADING LUXURY WATCH PLATFORM WRISTCHECK

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK – Global watch marketplace Wristcheck is proud to announce a significant investment from music icon, business mogul, and watch aficionado Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter – marking a...

(BPRW) Sandie Okoro OBE appointed as first female Chancellor of the University of Birmingham

(Black PR Wire) The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce the appointment of one of the country’s preeminent lawyers and equality rights champion as its new Chancellor. Sandie Okoro OBE brings a remarkable record of a...

(BPRW) The Countdown is on for the Charismatic Episcopal Church of North America (CEC-NA) National Convocation

(Black PR Wire) The Charismatic Episcopal Church of North America (CEC-NA) National Convocation is just around the corner! This significant event will be held from July 10 – 12 at the Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center, lo...

(BPRW) Florida Power & Light Company provides Hurricane Preparedness Meal Kits in Broward County

(Black PR Wire) Recently, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) Area Manager Sean October (left) and FPL Associate Engineer Maritza Herbert (right) deliver hurricane preparedness meal kits to seniors to help them prepare for the 2024 hurr...

(BPRW) FAMOUS AMOS BEGINS NATIONAL SEARCH TO AWARD THREE EARLY-STAGE ENTREPRENEURS WITH $150,000

(Black PR Wire) Recently, Ferrero North America, in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., announced its 2024 Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, an annual national program in its fourth year that pr...

(BPRW) Al B. Sure! Applauds Kick Off 2024 Transplant Games Of America as Fight to Close Access Gap Continues

(Black PR Wire) Birmingham, AL — Al B. Sure!, R&B legend and Executive Chairman of the Health Equity in Transplantation Coalition (HEiTC), today praised the kick off of the 2024 Transplant Games of America (TGA), which s...

(BPRW) Nearly 90 Percent of Black Homicide Victims Killed With Guns, Study Finds

(Black PR Wire) Washington, DC — Guns are by far the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in America according to Black Homicide Victimization in the United States: An Analysis of 2022 Homicide Data, a...

(BPRW) Rep. Jasmine Crockett Shows up and Shows her Support for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's 84th Grand Conclave in Tampa

(Black PR Wire) Tampa, FL - - The recent Omega Psi Phi Fraternity conclave with a purpose held in Tampa has made a profound impact on the local community, particularly in the areas of voter suppression and diversity, equity, and inclusion...

(BPRW) Media Mogul Cathy Hughes to Keynote the Little Black Dress and Pearls Luncheon

(Black PR Wire) The Little Black Dress and Pearls Luncheon hosted by the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Business Council will feature media guru and Founder of TV One, Cathy Hughes and will recognize Representative Ashle...

(BPRW) Tulsa to Secure U.S. Position as Global Tech Leader with Approximately $51 Million Award from Economic Development Administration

(Black PR Wire) TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, the Biden-Harris administration and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded approximately $51 million to the Tulsa Hub for Equitable and Trustworthy Autonomy (TH...

(BPRW) NBA Star Richaun Holmes and Filmmaker Dr. Lydecia A. Holmes Bring Holiday Magic to the Big Screen with A Christmas Prayer

(Black PR Wire) The highly anticipated film, under the working title A Christmas Prayer, is poised to enchant audiences with its deeply moving and poignant narrative. This heartwarming story follows an attorney's quest for clarity about her...

(BPRW) Gwendolyn H. Everett, Ph.D., Named Interim Dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON - Gwendolyn H. Everett, Ph.D., an art historian with more than 30 years of teaching and administration experience at the collegiate level, has been named the interim dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine...

(BPRW) Gerber Announces Baby Akil “Sonny” of Arizona as 2024 Photo Search Winner

(Black PR Wire) ARLINGTON, VA – Early childhood nutrition leader Gerber has officially announced the winner of the 14th annual Photo Search and the 2024 Gerber Baby. Akil McLeod, affectionately known...