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(BPRW) Georgia HBCUs could make even greater impact with right focus from leaders, legislative study committee finds

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA ⎯ Georgia’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) could be transformed into even stronger centers of education and economic opportunity with the right state support, a state legisl...

(BPRW) CDC Foundation’s “Live to the Beat” Returns to Hip Hop Roots to Celebrate One Year Anniversary of Campaign to Combat Heart Disease in Black Adults

(Black PR Wire) “Live to the Beat” hip hop-themed wellness event streaming live from Atlanta on February 25 to feature Grammy Award-winning artist Killer Mike and others ATLANTA, GA – The health implications from COVI...

(BPRW) Huntington National Bank and Michigan Chronicle S.W.A.G. Scholarship Awards Returns with $100,000 for Detroit Student’s Post-Secondary Education

(Black PR Wire) DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Huntington National Bank announced its renewed partnership with the Michigan Chronicle to provide scholarships to Detroit high school seniors through the Michigan Chronicle/Huntingto...

(BPRW) Voices of Jamaica set for February 24th – Focusing on Culture and Business

(Black PR Wire) In honor of Black History Month, the Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 14th Annual Voices of Jamaica in collaboration with various U.S. Department of Commerce programs operated by M. Gill & Associates....

(BPRW) Southern Poverty Law Center's Chief Legal Officer to Speak At ASU's Black History Month Program

(Black PR Wire) The Chief Legal Officer for the Southern Poverty Law Center, Derwyn Bunton, is the keynote speaker for Alabama State University’s Department of History and Political Science Black History Month Program.Bunton will...

(BPRW) National Urban League Conference Will Attract Thousands of Attendees, Millions in Economic Impact to Houston

(Black PR Wire) HOUSTON – The 2023 National Urban League Conference, returning to Houston after 24 years, will attract thousands of the nation’s most forward-thinking community and business leaders for four days o...

(BPRW) Hampton University Is Proud To Announce The Hampton University Repertory Theatre: The First And Only Professional Theatre Company Housed At An HBCU

(Black PR Wire) Hampton, Va. – Hampton University has again distinguished itself in establishing the Hampton University Repertory Theatre to provide professional theatre offerings for the University and Hampton Roads Communi...

(BPRW) Black Deported Veterans of America In Association With Excuse My Accent Hosts Black Out

(Black PR Wire) The Black Deported Veterans of America (BDVA) and Excuse My Accent Productions join forces on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 to advocate and amplify the stories of Black Deported Veterans. Black Deported Veterans of America...

(BPRW) Humanity Communications Collective Receives International Recognition for Human & Civil Rights Work

(Black PR Wire) CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Affirming its commitment to amplifying social justice issues through strategic and creative communications, Humanity Communications Collective announced today it was selected as a ...

(BPRW) Reverend Al Sharpton to Speak at Black History Month Dinner Hosted by Citizens for Judicial Fairness, Urge Diverse Judicial Nominees to Delaware Supreme Court

(Black PR Wire) WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Next week, Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00 PM, Citizens for Judicial Fairness and Reverend Al Sharpton will host a Black History Month dinner at the Wilmington Police Athletic...

(BPRW) FPL supports Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School

(Black PR Wire) Recently, a big reveal took place at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School in Riviera Beach, FL as they celebrated a $50,000 Classroom Makeover, thanks to a generous grant from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and...

(BPRW) Chicago Artists Depict the Likeness of Influential Black Writers from the Civil War Through the Civil Rights Era in Artwork Central to the ‘Dark Testament’ Exhibit

(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO – The American Writers Museum (AWM) is celebrating the vast and important contributions of Black writers all February long during Black History Month with Dark Testament: A Century of Black Write...

(BPRW) Meijer Brings Midwest Artists' Works to Life in New Black History Month Collection Benefiting Urban Leagues

(Black PR Wire) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- In celebration of Black History Month, Meijer launched a special collection of products featuring the art of three Black Midwestern artists – Dana Powell-Smith, Meli...

(BPRW) Healthy Habits to Optimize Your Health In 2023

(Black PR Wire) Good health is important all year-round. With a healthy outlook in mind, the Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade, with the support from the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, continues to encourage the...

(BPRW) Solvent Partners With Udacity To Offer Technology Job Training and Career Readiness To System Impacted Individuals

(Black PR Wire) Solvent announced a partnership with Udacity in an effort to provide access to technology job training and career readiness for System Impacted individuals, via Udacity’s nanodegree programs and scholarships. This late...

(BPRW) Jackson State University to Host 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders in summer 2023

(Black PR Wire) Jackson State University is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, Jackson State University will host 25...

(BPRW) UNCF Inviting All HBCU Alumni, Students to Attend Three-Day Leadership Conference

(Black PR Wire) UNCF’s (United Negro College Fund) Leadership Conference, is hosting a powerful three-day conference on Feb. 16-19 in Birmingham, AL to connect more than 300 students, faculty, leaders in the HBCU community, fundi...

(BPRW) Honor Black History Month with the Red Cross, the National Pan-Hellenic Council and University of the District of Columbia

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, DC — During Black History Month this February, the American Red Cross honors the significant achievements of Black Americans and the vital role blood donations from individuals who are Black play...

(BPRW) Black History Month: Honoring Iota Phi Theta and the African American Community

(Black PR Wire) In celebration of Black History Month, we're thrilled to spotlight Iota Phi Theta, an iconic African American fraternity that has partnered with Crowded to handle all their banking and financial management. We're honore...

(BPRW) New Data Study From Today’s Homeowner Exposes Black-White Homeownership Gap That is Wider Today Than During Civil Rights Era

(Black PR Wire) RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, almost three in four white Americans own their home, while less than half of Black Americans can say the same. In fact, the gap in homeownership rates has actually grown wider from the...