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(BPRW) New Forensics Expert Joins Criminal Justice Faculty
(Black PR Wire) BOWIE, Md. – Bowie State University is enjoying an infusion of crime scene investigation expertise, with the addition of Dr. Kofi Afrifah as an assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice....
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(BPRW) Congressman Horsford Applauds Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco’s Initiatives to Close Racial Wealth Gap Through Innovative Mortgage Finance Solutions
(Black PR Wire) SAN FRANCISCO – The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco commends Congressman Steven Horsford's (NV-04) unwavering commitment to closing the racial wealth gap and promoting homeownership opportunities for all commun...
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(BPRW) Rap Snacks Celebrates 30 Years, Announces Global Expansion with Launches into the UK, Canada and Spain
(Black PR Wire) MIAMI - Rap Snacks, the “Official Snack Brand of Hip Hop” and one of the fastest-growing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands in the United States, has gone global by dropping its iconic flavors across the p...
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(BPRW) New Study Finds Black Birthing People Prefer Black Obstetric Providers Due to Experiences of Discrimination and Fear of Dying During Pregnancy or Childbirth
(Black PR Wire) National Harbor, Md. ― Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention demonstrate that Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than are white women. H...
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(BPRW) NC IDEA and the NC BEC Announce Upcoming ECOSYSTEM Grant During National Black History Month
(Black PR Wire) DURHAM, NC – NC IDEA, a private foundation committed to supporting entrepreneurial ambition and economic empowerment in North Carolina, alongside the leadership of the North Carolina Black Entrepreneursh...
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(BPRW) A Fatherhood Research Study by The Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy Reveals What Black Fathers Want and Need
(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA – During the State of Black Fathers in Fulton Forum on Feb. 20 in Atlanta at Pittsburgh Yards, Fathers Incorporated (FI) and the Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy, two preeminent organi...
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(BPRW) BLACK MUSIC ACTION COALITION & LIVE NATION ARE LAUNCHING A LIVE MUSIC BUSINESS CAREER COURSE & PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
(Black PR Wire) The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) and Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company, are partnering to launch a music business intensive course and paid internship program t...
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(BPRW) The Black Joy Parade - California’s largest Black celebration returns to Oakland Feb 25, 2024
(Black PR Wire) Oakland, CA - The Black Joy Parade presented by Black Infant Health, will return to downtown Oakland February 25, 2024, for its 7th annual event.
With over 20,000 people annually The Black Joy Parade is the largest...
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(BPRW) Entrepreneur Roslyn Ellerbee Makes History as First African American Female on CLDA Board of Directors
(Black PR Wire) Roslyn Ellerbee, a dynamic entrepreneur based in Atlanta, Georgia, has achieved a groundbreaking feat as the first African American female elected to the Board of Directors of the Customized Logistics and Delivery Associatio...
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(BPRW) FPL Volunteers Pack Hygiene Kit to Serve Those in Need
(Black PR Wire) Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- Strengthening their dedication and commitment to serving and supporting communities throughout South Florida, more than 20 volunteers from the Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) packed 1,200 h...
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(BPRW) Citizens for Judicial Fairness Joins with Civil Rights Leaders Sharpton and McDole to Demand Appointment of Justice of Color to Fill Delaware Chancery Court Vacancy
(Black PR Wire) WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Citizens for Judicial Fairness released the following statement today from national civil rights icon Reverend Al Sharpton and noted Delaware police reform and racial justic...
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(BPRW) Fueling Creativity: How the BGV x TikTok Grant Program is Redefining Success
(Black PR Wire) In the landscape of entrepreneurship, collaboration and innovation are paramount, especially for underrepresented communities striving to break barriers and achieve success. The BGV x TikTok Innovate Together Grant Program r...
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(BPRW) The CDC Foundation Launches Scholarship Fund for Descendants of Black Men in the Untreated Syphilis Study at Tuskegee
(Black PR Wire) The CDC Foundation today announced a new endowed scholarship program, Voices Today for Change Tomorrow, for descendants of the Black men who were part of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Study of Untreated Syphili...
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(BPRW) Georgia State University, Comcast and CodePath Announce Launch of New Computer Science Education and Career Readiness Program
(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Georgia State University (GSU) and CodePath announced today a partnership that will the launch of the CodePath E3 Program. This new program, which will be run by GSU and CodePath, provide...
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(BPRW) The Obama Foundation Opens Applications for the 2024-2026 Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO – Recently, the Obama Foundation opened applications for the 2024-2026 Voyager Scholarship, The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Funded by a $100 million personal contribution from Airbnb Co-fo...
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(BPRW) The ByBlack Platform and BLK + GRN Joins Forces to Empower Certified Black-Owned Businesses with The ByBlack Bundle Gift Box
(Black PR Wire) District of Columbia - ByBlack, a dynamic initiative powered by U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., and BLK + GRN, the renowned all-natural marketplace driven by Black women Artisans, proudly announce a strategic collaboration a...
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(BPRW) BGR!FEST™ Presents the BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Pop Up
(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON — BONDVISION Media and BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® CEO Beverly Bond, in partnership with the Kennedy Center’s Hip Hop Culture program, announce the highly-anticipated return of BGR!...
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(BPRW) Phanord & Associates P. A. Promotes Good Oral Health with Monthly Calendar
(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – Phanord & Associates P.A., a family-owned dental practice serving the South Florida community for over three decades, is devoted to creating healthier and happy smiles all year round. This ti...
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(BPRW) Terysa Solves It Presents: Alilo The Explorer Restocked to Inspire a New Generation of Young Coders
(Black PR Wire) Lafayette, LA - Terysa Ridgeway, a renowned computer scientist and children's book author, is excited to announce the restocking of Alilo The Explorer, the highly sought-after educational toy robot designed to teach chi...
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(BPRW) The New York Amsterdam News Continues Growing and Welcomes Aaron Foley as News Editor
(Black PR Wire) Harlem, New York - The New York Amsterdam News (AmNews), one of America’s oldest and most influential Black newspapers continues its unfolding renaissance with the hiring of distinguished journalist and autho...
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