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(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...

(BPRW) Quincy Wilson becomes youngest male U.S. track Olympian

(Black PR Wire) Quincy Wilson is set to become the youngest male American track Olympian after being selected for the U.S. 4x400 meter relay team. Announcing the news on Instagram, the 16-year-old wrote: “WE GOING...

(BPRW) Clark Atlanta University Announces the Resounding Return of the Music Education Major Since 2005, Igniting a New Era of Musical Excellence in 2024

(Black PR Wire) Clark Atlanta University (CAU) proudly announces the relaunch of its esteemed Music Education major, marking a triumphant return after a hiatus since 2005. Rooted in a legacy of academic distinction and cultural enrichm...

(BPRW) Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Presents 46th National Convention July 23-28, 2024 in Minneapolis

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, the most prominent African American family organization, will hold its 46th National Convention, July 23 through July 28, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The theme i...

(BPRW) Digital Promise Releases New Report for Supporting Black Learners and Workers in Tech

(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. - Global education nonprofit, Digital Promise has released a new report, Lift Every Voice in Tech: Co-Designed Recommendations to Support Black Workers and Learners Seeking to Enter and Advance in Techn...

(BPRW) Black PR Wire's July Power Profiler: Alicia Keys

(Black PR Wire) Alicia Keys is a 15-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, songwriter, actress, and New York Times bestselling author. A classically trained pianist, Keys began composing songs by age 12 and was signed at 15 years...

(BPRW) Celebrating July Observances

(Black PR Wire) July brings two significant observances that honor freedom and resilience: Independence Day on July 4 and Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18. Independence Day, commonly referred to as the Fourth of July, is a s...

(BPRW) Essence Festival: A Celebration of Culture and Music

(Black PR Wire) Ready to experience the essence of love? It’s one of our favorite times of the year – time for the renowned and much anticipated 30th Essence Festival of Culture! Held over Fourth of July weekend at the Caes...

(BPRW) It’s National Black Family Month

(Black PR Wire) 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....

(BPRW) Charise A. Morgan Sworn in as First Black Woman President of Miami-Dade County Bar

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – Charise A. Morgan was sworn in as the first Black woman president of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association at the organization’s annual gala held at The Mana Wynwood Convention Center on Saturday, Jun...

(BPRW) 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Ignites Culture & Conversation with Experiences featuring Serena Williams, Ava DuVernay, Big Freedia, Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall, Sanaa Lathan, Wayne Brady, Tiwa Savage, Marsai Martin, JT & More

(Black PR Wire) NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® returns to the Crescent City from July 4-7, 2024, for a four-day event to celebrate 30 years of loving us!...

(BPRW) Ancestry Unveils New Collection of Newspaper Articles Related to Enslaved People in the United States Pre-1870

(Black PR Wire) LEHI, Utah – Recently Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, announced the publication of approximately 38,000 newspaper articles related to enslaved people in the United States from 1788-1867. Featuring d...

(BPRW) Scholarship Surprise: FPL Awarded $20,000 to 10 Local College-Bound Students

(Black PR Wire) On Saturday, June 22, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and parent company NextEra Energy surprised 10 local students with the NextEra Energy Scholarship for Students in Science, Engineeri...