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(BPRW) Marva Johnson officially confirmed as FAMU president despite vocal opposition

(Black PR Wire) Florida A&M University is entering a new chapter—one that begins under a cloud of controversy. On June 18, the Florida Board of Governors officially confirmed Marva Johnson, J.D. as the 13th president of...

(BPRW) HomeFree-USA Unveils Experian® CreditCenter™ to Empower Thousands of Potential Homebuyers

(Black PR Wire) LANDOVER, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HomeFree-USA announces the Experian® CreditCenter™, a free tool, backed by FICO®, to empower potential homebuyers. This initiative is an extension of Experian's o...

(BPRW) Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Savings Collaborative launch groundbreaking National Financial Resilience Program at HBCUs in honor of Juneteenth

(Black PR Wire) In commemoration of Juneteenth, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and the Savings Collaborative today announced an ambitious new partnership to launch a comprehensive National Financial Resilience...

(BPRW) The Ad Council, Huntsman Mental Health Foundation and Amazon Announce “The Mind Set” to Support Mental Health

(Black PR Wire) New York – The Ad Council, Huntsman Mental Health Foundation and Amazon Ads have collaborated to launch “The Mind Set,” an interactive experience designed to show audiences how taking care of their men...

(BPRW) NAACP and Other Civil Rights Groups Demand Department of Energy Withdraw Rule Rolling Back Civil Rights Protections

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON — The NAACP, along with a coalition of allied organizations and legal experts, filed formal comments urging the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to immediately withdraw a dangerous rule that di...

(BPRW) Citi Trends Announces 5th Annual Black History Makers Grant Winners

(Black PR Wire) SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for African American in the United States, has announced the grant winne...

(BPRW) Bronzeville Summer Nights Series Returns

(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO, IL - The vibrant spirit of Bronzeville will be on full display this summer as the Bronzeville Summer Nights Series returns for three unforgettable evenings: July 11, August 8, and September 12, 2025. Powered by the...

(BPRW) Thrivin’ in Color Podcast Celebrates Men’s Health Month with Christopher Williams, Founder and CEO of Heart, Body & Soul, Inc.

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL – In celebration of Men’s Health Month, the Thrivin’ in Color podcast welcomed Christopher Williams, founder and CEO of Heart, Body & Soul, Inc., for a powerful conversation about the urgent n...

(BPRW) From Loss to Legacy

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA, GA — Following the heartfelt success of Nya’s Shining Star, a children’s book born from the sacred love of a mother for her daughter, Dr. Quiana Shamsid-Deen is set to release the second book...

(BPRW) Bronzeville Summer Nights Series Returns

(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO, IL - The vibrant spirit of Bronzeville will be on full display this summer as the Bronzeville Summer Nights Series returns for three unforgettable evenings: July 11, August 8, and September 12, 2025. Powered by the...

(BPRW) Liberation Stories Offers a Blueprint for Resistance in a Time of Rising Authoritarianism

(Black PR Wire) As book bans rise, protestors face criminal charges, and authoritarian ideologies inch closer to the mainstream, Liberation Stories: Building Narrative Power for 21st-Century Social Movements arrives at a critical time. This...

(BPRW) Emmy-winning journalist launches Juneteenth series.

(Black PR Wire) “The LZ Granderson Show” Debuts Today - LOS ANGELES — Award-winning journalist LZ Granderson launches his new podcast with a focus on Black creatives and Juneteenth. “The LZ Granderson Show,&rdqu...

(BPRW) JUNETEENTH SHOULD BE AN IMPETUS TO HEAL FROM LEGACIES OF ENSLAVEMENT, SAYS THE GLOBAL CIRCLE FOR REPARATIONS AND HEALING

(Black PR Wire) In anticipation of this year’s observance of Juneteenth, the Global Circle for Reparations and Healing today released a Declaration urging all Global Africans (Africans on the Continent and across the Diaspora) to...

(BPRW) On Juneteenth, GirlTREK Unveils a New App and Mission to Improve Black Women’s Health

(Black PR Wire) On Juneteenth 2025 (June 19), GirlTREK will launch The Underground, a powerful new mobile app serving as both a digital sanctuary and an organizing platform. Inspired by the needs, leadership and legacy o...

(BPRW) NAACP Previews 116th National Convention, Aiming to Empower Community Amidst Adversity

(Black PR Wire) CHARLOTTE – The NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson was joined by local and National NAACP leaders, Mayor Vi Lyles, and other key Charlotte stakeholders for a press conference to preview the u...

(BPRW) Citi Trends Announces 5th Annual Black History Makers Grant Winners

(Black PR Wire) SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for African American in the United States, has announced the grant winne...

(BPRW) On Juneteenth, GirlTREK Unveils a New App and Mission to Improve Black Women’s Health

(Black PR Wire) On Juneteenth 2025 (June 19), GirlTREK will launch The Underground, a powerful new mobile app serving as both a digital sanctuary and an organizing platform. Inspired by the needs, leadership and legacy of Black women,...

(BPRW) Schedule and Program Updates for “State of the People National Assembly” in Baltimore June 19-21, 2025, Includes Special Partnership with Children’s Defense Fund

(Black PR Wire) BALTIMORE, MD — This week the “State of the People National Assembly” brings together hundreds of Black leaders, organizers, artists, elders, and youth from across the country for a historic Juneteenth conv...

(BPRW) How One Black Doctor is Transforming Mental Health for Women Everywhere

By Jasmine Smith (Black PR Wire) Dr. Cashuna Huddleston, a psychologist dedicated to improving mental health care, especially for underserved communities, exemplifies the resilience, strength, and compassion that women bring to the fie...

(BPRW) Juneteenth Should Be An Impetus To Heal From Legacies Of Enslavement, Says The Global Circle For Reparations And Healing

(Black PR Wire) In anticipation of this year’s observance of Juneteenth, the Global Circle for Reparations and Healing today released a Declaration urging all Global Africans (Africans on the Continent and across the Diaspora) to...