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National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

(Black PR Wire) September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is proud to join federal and non-federal partners in raising awareness about this debilitating disease affecting approximately 100,00...

OWN SETS PREMIERE FOR A NEW BLACK FATHERHOOD SPECIAL, 'OWN SPOTLIGHT: THEY CALL ME DAD'

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network continues its celebration of Black fatherhood with "OWN Spotlight: They Call Me Dad," a one-hour special premiering on Tuesday, September 14 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Actors Derek Luke (The Purge, 13 Reasons Why) and Tr...

A Black-Owned Black Business Directory Aims to Connect Consumers to Black-Owned Businesses

Black Pages of the South business resource directory releases the digital platform August 30, with a mobile app to follow With millions of Black-Owned businesses across the nation, Black-Owned businesses have yet to have a full, comprehensi...

Visit Lauderdale and National Blacks in Travel and Tourism Collaborative Announce Partnership on Culture365 Live Program to Amplify Black-Owned Businesses in Greater Fort Lauderdale

Washington, DC - Visit Lauderdale and National Blacks in Travel and Tourism Collaborative (BTT) today announced their partnership on the launch of Culture365 Live, an initiative created to amplify and promote Black-owned businesses in...

4TH ANNUAL AFRICAN DIASPORA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - DC August 13-19, 2021

From August 13-19 the 14th African Diaspora International Film Festival D.C. – in collaboration with its longtime partner in Washington DC the Africa World Now Project - will showcase a lineup of 23 titles coming from 1...

OWN SETS PREMIERE DATE AND UNVEILS NEW SEASON TRAILER FOR DRAMA 'QUEEN SUGAR' FROM AWARD-WINNING CREATOR AVA DuVERNAY

Los Angeles, CA - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the acclaimed contemporary drama series "Queen Sugar," created and executive produced by filmmaker Ava DuVernay ("When They See Us," "Cherish the Day"), returns Tuesday, September...

RSR Partners Deepens Bench with Eric Douglas Keene

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RSR Partners, a leading board and executive search firm, has announced that Eric Douglas Keene has joined the firm’s Board & CEO Services practice as a Managing Director in Chicago. K...

Center for Black Innovation presents Black Tech Week

It's that time of year again. Sending you a quick invitation to BlackTech Week 21'. We are hosting BlackTech Week this year as a hybrid virtual and in-person event and we want you there! This year we've got tracks like...

The National Black MBA Association® Returns to Chicago Roots for 43rd Annual Conference

The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA) is gearing up to host its 43rd annual conference and career exposition with an epic homecoming in Chicago. Open for registration now, the event will be hosted at McCormick Place from Sept. 14...

Summer of Soul

In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture...

FPL selects Curley’s House of Style as the 2021 Miami-Dade Nonprofit Energy Makeover Recipient

Local food bank Curley’s House of Style, which provides food and other resources for thousands of community members, has received a free energy makeover valued at more than $3,500, courtesy of Florida Power & Light Company. After...

MLS and BPC Celebrate Freedom on Juneteenth with Limited-Edition Jerseys Auctioned to Benefit Black Communities

NEW YORK – Major League Soccer today announced plans to recognize Juneteenth – the effective end of slavery in the United States – with a series of initiatives that celebrate freedom. In collaboration with its clubs, Black...

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...

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...

Chefs of the Caribbean brings the Caribbean to homes around the world

Brand and website offer a curated Caribbean lifestyle with tips, products and shopping for the entire family. You can enjoy a Caribbean lifestyle no matter where you live, and Chefs of the Caribbean (chefsofthecaribbean.com) has everything...

California Partners With Accomplished African-American Artist to Illustrate Importance of Wearing Masks to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19

The State of California has partnered with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation to present the Masking Series by prominent African-American visual artist Jessica Wimbley as part of a campaign to reach disproportionately impacted communiti...

'Atlanta Speaks with Dr. John Eaves' Is the New Leading Voice in Political Commentary

'Atlanta Speaks with Dr. John Eaves' is a local political commentary show that addresses significant topics within the Black community. The show will feature thoughtful conversations with elected officials, public policy experts, clergy and...

T3 Entertainment presents the 1st Indoor Full Capacity Concert in May 2021 – Houston, TX

Houston, TX -- Coming after the unforeseen COVID-19 pandemic, T3 Entertainment brings the 1st full capacity concert at an indoor arena on May 29, 2021 at the Toyota Center. The show, entitled “H-Town Memorial...

Call for Entries: Golden Globe-winning actress, playwright, and activist Regina Taylor’s the black album.mixtape. Project

As a backdrop to the historical significance of 2020 defined by COVID-19 and social protest, Regina Taylor—the Golden Globe-winning actress, playwright, and activist—in partnership with Southern Methodist University’s (SMU...

SISTAS ARE DOIN’ IT FOR THEMSELVES SHORT FILM SHOWCASE

Hollywood, CA - Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) spotlights shorts created by female filmmakers of African-American descent (Black Women).