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(BPRW) THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS STATEMENT ON LETTER TO SECRETARY MNUCHIN ON WITHHELD STIMULUS PAYMENTS STIMULUS PAYMENTS TO INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS

(BPRW) THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS STATEMENT ON LETTER TO SECRETARY MNUCHIN ON WITHHELD STIMULUS PAYMENTS STIMULUS PAYMENTS TO INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS

(Black PR Wire)  Washington, D.C. – In July, the IRS determined that incarcerated Americans were not entitled to economic impact payments (EIPs). This position is inconsistent with the CARES Act, unfairly harms the inca...
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(BPRW) YOUTUBE ANNOUNCES NEW ORIGINAL CONTENT SLATE FOCUSED ON RACIAL JUSTICE, AMPLIFYING BLACK VOICES, AND ELEVATING BLACK CULTURE

(BPRW) YOUTUBE ANNOUNCES NEW ORIGINAL CONTENT SLATE FOCUSED ON RACIAL JUSTICE, AMPLIFYING BLACK VOICES, AND ELEVATING BLACK CULTURE

(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES, CA -- YouTube today announced a global slate of new and returning projects, dedicated to amplifying Black voices. The announced titles continue YouTube's long-standing commitment to celebrate a broad and di...
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(BPRW) iHeartMedia Launches “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio” to Recognize Notable Alumni and Students From Historically Black Colleges and Universities Nationwide

(BPRW) iHeartMedia Launches “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio” to Recognize Notable Alumni and Students From Historically Black Colleges and Universities Nationwide

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the United States, announced today the launch of “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio,” an uplifting month-long celebration showcasi...
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(BPRW) Yellowbrick Donates Ad Space to Black Girls CODE

(BPRW) Yellowbrick Donates Ad Space to Black Girls CODE

(Black PR Wire) PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hybrid cloud data warehouse company Yellowbrick Data today announced that it is donating advertising space to Black Girls CODE (BGC). The advertising space is in out-of-home placements ar...
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(BPRW) The General® Partners With Black Entrepreneurs Day: A Celebration of Black Business

(BPRW) The General® Partners With Black Entrepreneurs Day: A Celebration of Black Business

(Black PR Wire) NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The General® Insurance announced today that it has partnered with Daymond John, original cast member of ABC’s 4-time Emmy Award winning show, Shark Tank, to support the inaugural...
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(BPRW) The Queen of Harlem Commandments Book By Michelle Smalls Now Available Online at Queenofharlem.nyc

(BPRW) The Queen of Harlem Commandments Book By Michelle Smalls Now Available Online at Queenofharlem.nyc

(Black PR Wire) Harlem, New York – The Queen of Harlem Commandments Book Now Available online at Queenofharlem.nyc. The book has received a 91% positive rating and has received ***** 4.9 out of 5 on Amazon.com.  The Queen of...
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(BPRW) Secret Partners With YWCA to Launch #RaiseItUp Campaign To Help Women Impacted Most by the 2020 Pandemic

(BPRW) Secret Partners With YWCA to Launch #RaiseItUp Campaign To Help Women Impacted Most by the 2020 Pandemic

(Black PR Wire) CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Secret Deodorant announced the launch of #RaiseItUp, a multi-phased initiative that empowers and supports women at a time when COVID-19 threatens to be the biggest setback to gender equal...
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(BPRW) Richelle A. Lorde releases first book, A Matter of Choice

(BPRW) Richelle A. Lorde releases first book, A Matter of Choice

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL -- From serving as a Senior Pastor of a mega church in Miami Gardens, to her role as the first and only female Chaplain for the City’s Police Force, this former model and beauty queen has had a life-long burn...
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(BPRW) The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters and the Power of Urban Radio  Gear Up for the 2020 By Black Virtual Conference

(BPRW) The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters and the Power of Urban Radio Gear Up for the 2020 By Black Virtual Conference

(Black PR Wire) The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters and the Power of Urban Radio are gearing up for the 2020 By Black Virtual Conference in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. from October 14-16, 2020. ...
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(BPRW) UNCF, Bristol Myers Squibb Announce Second Cohort of the Ernest E. Just Postgraduate Fellowship and Extension of Partnership Through 2026

(BPRW) UNCF, Bristol Myers Squibb Announce Second Cohort of the Ernest E. Just Postgraduate Fellowship and Extension of Partnership Through 2026

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON & PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The UNCF and Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced the second cohort of the Ernest E. Just Postgraduate Fellowship in the Life Sciences, as well as an extension...
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(BPRW) Greenleaf Comes to Bounce October, 4 Everybody Hate Chris Debuts October 5

(BPRW) Greenleaf Comes to Bounce October, 4 Everybody Hate Chris Debuts October 5

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA - Bounce, the first and only multi-platform entertainment network focusing on African Americans, today announced the addition of two popular series, Greenleaf and Everybody Hates Chris. Bounce will air Greenleaf, the...
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GREEN PINES MEDIA PREMIERES MINI-DOCUMENTARY “DOING SOCIAL WORK DIFFERENT” ON AMAZON PRIME

GREEN PINES MEDIA PREMIERES MINI-DOCUMENTARY “DOING SOCIAL WORK DIFFERENT” ON AMAZON PRIME

Green Pines Media premieres on Amazon Prime with a mini-documentary called "Doing Social Work Different." The release is a 12 – minute look into the for-profit benefit corporation's journey to help monetize, merchandise, and...
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(BPRW) NBMBAA® Announces 2020 Corporate Scholarship Recipients

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- National Black MBA Association®, in partnership with its corporate sponsors, is awarding more than $100,000 in 2020 for undergraduate and graduate student scholarships. An unprecedented number...
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BPRW October Power Profiler:  John Legend

BPRW October Power Profiler: John Legend

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL -- For the October 2020 issue of Thrivin', Black PR Wire's award-winning enewsletter, we placed the spotlight on the one and only, John Legend!  John Legend serves as a coach on the 18th season of the four-tim...
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(BPRW) How COVID-19 has Impacted Minority Communities

(BPRW) How COVID-19 has Impacted Minority Communities

(Black PR Wire) The COVID-19 crisis has tremendously impacted minority communities throughout the country. With Americans isolated in their homes and millions unemployed, the impact is being felt more and more every day. It’s no secre...
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(BPRW) Black PR Wire Offers Opportunity for Self-Promotion

(BPRW) Black PR Wire Offers Opportunity for Self-Promotion

(Black PR Wire) Promoting yourself, your business or your services is always a good thing. Self promotion enables you to present yourself as competent to other people – able to get the job done effectively. Did you know that there is...
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(BPRW) The Importance of Voting This November

(BPRW) The Importance of Voting This November

(Black PR Wire) This upcoming election is one of the most important elections in history. Don’t forget to go to the voting polls November 3rd to cast your ballot. Not only has President Donald Trump made his stance clear on immigratio...
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(BPRW) OWN'S 'QUEEN SUGAR' RESUMES SEASON FIVE PRODUCTION IN NEW ORLEANS; SERIES TO RETURN TO OWN:  OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK IN 2021

(BPRW) OWN'S 'QUEEN SUGAR' RESUMES SEASON FIVE PRODUCTION IN NEW ORLEANS; SERIES TO RETURN TO OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK IN 2021

Los Angeles - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that production will resume in New Orleans for the fifth season of the critically acclaimed series "Queen Sugar" from creator Ava DuVernay. Produced by Warner Bros. Tel...
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(BPRW) For the Breast of Us launches Naked Truth Project to Amplify Experiences of Breast Cancer Thrivers of Color

(Black PR Wire) A significant lack of imagery of and stories about women of color affected by breast cancer was a driving force in the creation of For the Breast of Us, the first inclusive online community for women of color affected by bre...
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(BPRW) GREEN PINES MEDIA PREMIERES MINI-DOCUMENTARY “DOING SOCIAL WORK DIFFERENT” ON AMAZON PRIME

(BPRW) GREEN PINES MEDIA PREMIERES MINI-DOCUMENTARY “DOING SOCIAL WORK DIFFERENT” ON AMAZON PRIME

(Black PR Wire) Los Angeles, CA - Green Pines Media premieres on Amazon Prime with a mini-documentary called "Doing Social Work Different." The release is a 12 – minute look into the for-profit benefit corporation's journey...
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