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(BPRW) Media Advisory - Press Conference: Florida Memorial University and Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman Launch Program to Foster Next Generation of Black Lawyers

(Black PR Wire) Miami -- Florida Memorial University (FMU) and the law firm of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman (WSHC+B), will kickstart the FMU Legal Scholars Pipeline Program with a donation of $30,000 from WSHC+B in honor of the f...

(BPRW) Tulsa Real Estate Fund Begins Phase II Development of the Legacy Center.

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA -- Atlanta based, Tulsa Real Estate Fund (TREF), the first Black owned Regulation A+ Tier II Impact Fund designed to resurrect and expand Black Wall Street announced today the beginning of its Phase II Deve...

(BPRW) June is Caribbean American Heritage Month

(Black PR Wire) Did you know that this year marks the thirteenth anniversary of June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month? The commemoration of this observance aims to remind Americans that our greatness lies in our dive...

(BPRW) June is All About the Brothers

(Black PR Wire) June is all about the brothers! With June being Men’s Health month, June 20th father day. We must show love to Men in media. Men’s Health Month Men’s Health Month is the perfect time to connect with the me...

Salute THEM Awards Honors Musical Vanguards Sly Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ludacris and Others from The New National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) on June 6, 2021

Gospel ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones, jazz pianist Patrice Rushen, renowned songstress Darlene Love, director Bille Woodruff, choreographer Jamal Josef and celebrity stylist June Ambrose to be honored for Black Music Month. To kick off Black M...

(BPRW) Salute THEM Awards Honors Musical Vanguards Sly Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ludacris and Others from The New National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) on June 6, 2021

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON- To kick off Black Music Month, Café Mocha, the #1 nationally syndicated radio show for 'women of color,' presents the Salute THEM Awards 'soundtrack of our lives' broadcasting Sunday, June 6 at 10:00 P.M E...

(BPRW) Black-Owned Fashion Brand Style Shark Launches $500 Giveaway

(Black PR Wire) New York, NY — Black-owned fashion brand Style Shark has announced a new $500 giveaway event. One lucky customer will win a shopping spree — courtesy of New York’s up-and-coming e-commerce...

(BPRW) As COVID-19 Numbers Continue to Decline, Atlanta Advances to Phase 3 of Reopening, Resumes Class C Events

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta has officially advanced to Phase 3 of its reopening plan. In this phase, the City is now accepting Class C event applications (10,000-19,999 people). As COVID-19 numbers continue to declin...

(BPRW) An Update on Our DEI Efforts in Marketing

(Black PR Wire) As we continue our journey to build a better Walmart for our associates and the communities we serve, we are working to advance racial equity in and outside of our company. We recently put out our 2020 Culture, Diversit...

(BPRW) Target Names Samara Tuchband Senior Vice President of its Home Merchandising Division

(Black PR Wire) Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) named Samara Tuchband senior vice president of merchandising, home. Tuchband will oversee the retailer’s merchandising and omnichannel business for the home category, inclu...

(BPRW) Howard University Names Fine Arts College After Chadwick Boseman

(Black PR Wire) “Real legends never die.” That legendary quote couldn’t be more true as millions have mourned the loss of the talented Chadwick Boseman. But in his death, he is being celebrated more and more. On Wedne...

(BPRW) New ‘Interactive’ Monument to Tour Across U.S. as Tribute to African American History and the Ongoing Fight for Racial Justice

(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. (May 26, 2021) – At a pivotal time for racial justice in America, a new interactive art installation will tour the country seeking to inspire “Hope for a New America.” Acclaimed Ghanai...

(BPRW) PATIENT SURVEY ON BLACK EXPERIENCE OF CLINICAL TRIALS SEEKS TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN METASTATIC BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK, NY - The Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance has launched a new survey asking people with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) to share their thoughts on clinical trials, with the goal of finding ways to increase trial par...

(BPRW) Yum! Brands and the University of Louisville Announce First-of-its-Kind Education and Research Center to Unlock Opportunities in Franchising for Underrepresented People of Color and Women

(Black PR Wire) LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) and the University of Louisville today announced the launch of the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence. The Center will feature the first business...

(BPRW) George Floyd: One Year Later

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON — The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and its Black Male Media Project pause to not only remember the tragic murder of George Floyd one year ago today but also to reflect on how h...

(BPRW) Cedric The Entertainer, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Shaun Robinson and Uzo Aduba join the list of stellar celebrities who’ll be empowering and inspiring Black High School students during a once-in-a-lifetime “Rites Of Passage” celebration. The event applauds Black students’ excellence and celebrates academic achievers.

(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES, CA: Actor, Stand-Up Comedian and Game Show Host Cedric The Entertainer, Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson (“The Steve Harvey Show”), Television Host and Author Shaun Robinson and Actress Uzo A...

Wells Fargo Completes Investments in 13 Black-Owned Banks, Fulfilling $50 Million Pledge Made in 2020

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced it has finalized investments in two additional African American Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs): The Harbor Bank of Maryland and Industrial Bank of Washington...

(BPRW) ALD. SOPHIA KING AT IT AGAIN: PROGRESS ON MUDDY WATERS HOUSE MUSEUM

(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO, May 24, 2021 – Until 4th Ward Alderwoman Sophia King interfered, Chandra Cooper has enjoyed a supportive and collaborative relationship with the City of Chicago, Landmarks Illinois, Preservation Chicago, and o...

(BPRW) Wells Fargo Completes Investments in 13 Black-Owned Banks, Fulfilling $50 Million Pledge Made in 2020

(Black PR Wire) SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced it has finalized investments in two additional African American Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs): The Harbor Bank of Maryland and...

(BPRW) 'OWN AND PROCTER & GAMBLE PRESENT: WIDEN THE SCREEN - A FULLER VIEW OF BLACK LIFE' A SPECIAL GEORGE FLOYD ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMMING EVENT FEATURING OPRAH WINFREY

(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a special one-hour programming event presented by Procter & Gamble as a part of its 'Widen the Screen' initiative, "OWN and P&G Present: Widen The Screen...