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(BPRW) Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand Invest Over $8 Million in Black Community Commitment Grants

(Black PR Wire) Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand are announcing over $8 million in grants to 37 organizations through their Black Community Commitment (BCC). Created in 2020, the Jordan Black Community Commitment — a joint and equa...

(BPRW) NAACP, Handy Foundation and Netflix Team Up To Support Next Generation of Hair and Makeup Artists

(Black PR Wire) Los Angeles, CA – Committed to increasing diverse representation in the entertainment industry, the NAACP and, the Handy Foundation, have partnered to announce the return of the NAACP x Handy Foundation Glam Squad...

(BPRW) Ranking #1 for New Book Releases, "The Green Green Book - The Traveler's Guide to: Black-Owned Homesteads, Farms, Orchards, Vineyards, Foraging Forests, Apiaries, Ranches, and Markets", is a Must Have!

(Black PR Wire) Las Vegas — Indigo Rain Publishing has announced the early summer release of the ground-breaking book, The Green Green Book - The Traveler's Guide to: Black-Owned Homesteads, Farms, Orchards, Vineyards, Foraging...

(BPRW) Celebrating the Life of Myrtis Louise Hall Mason

(Black PR Wire) St. Augustine, FL -- Myrtis Louise Hall Mason, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, revered educator, and community leader, peacefully embraced the sunset of her life on June 3, 2024. She was 95. ...

(BPRW) National Museum of African American History and Culture Acquires Largest Collection of Charleston Slave Badges

(Black PR Wire) The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture recently acquired what is thought to be the largest and most complete set of historic Charleston Slave Badges. The collection includes 146...

(BPRW) Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Announces 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees

(Black PR Wire) TAMPA, Fla., — Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, announced its newest class of inductees to the BBBSA Alumni Hall of Fame. The BBB...

(BPRW) Survey of Top Black Executives in Corporate America Reveals Current State of DEI

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid the rising tension and legal challenges against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a new survey by The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) reveals a resilient commitmen...

(BPRW) Summit Challenges D.C. Area Students to Design Climate Change Solutions

(Black PR Wire) CHEVY CHASE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Black Student Fund and Forbright Bank will host the second-annual Sustainable Solutions Summit for D.C.-area high school students from June 24-28. The weeklong event gives entrepr...

(BPRW) Phanord & Associates, P.A. Shares Essential Tips For Oral Hygiene During Oral Health Month

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, Fla.- In addition to Men’s Health Month, June is National Oral Health Month, a perfect time to focus on the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene. Phanord & Associates, P.A. encourages everyone, d...

(BPRW) Philanthropist Christina Lewis Launches Beatrice Advisors, a Multifamily Office for the Next Generation

(Black PR Wire) New York, NY – Recently, Beatrice Advisors (“Beatrice”) an independent, woman- and minority-owned multi-family office, announced its official launch. Founded by Christina Lewis, Vice Cha...

(BPRW) STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM ANNOUNCES SUMMER AND FALL EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING LAUNCH OF ITS FIRST-EVER PODCAST SERIES

(Black PR Wire) HARLEM, NEW YORK, NY — The Studio Museum in Harlem today announced its dynamic roster of summer and fall exhibitions and programs, including the launch of New Additions, the institution’s first pod...

(BPRW) 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola® Partners with AT&T®, L’Oréal Groupe, McDonald’s USA and Target Corporation to Celebrate 30 Years of Loving Us

(Black PR Wire) NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola®, is proud to celebrate a three decade legacy of boundless Black joy, rich cultural heritage, and “loving...

(BPRW) KBLA TALK 1580 TO HOST CLIMATE JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM

(Black PR Wire) WHAT: The California Science Center will serve as the perfect venue for KBLA Talk 1580’s historic Climate Justice Symposium. Moderated by award-winning talk show host Tavis Smiley, the gathering will convene leade...

(BPRW) NC Black Rep Reveals Program For International Black Theatre Festival

(Black PR Wire) North Carolina Black Repertory Company has announced the mainstage program for its 18th biennial International Black Theatre Festival, taking place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, NC. Now in its 35th year, the s...

(BPRW) Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Partners With Alzheimer’s Association to Promote Brain Health and Support Suffers Through Education and Awareness

(Black PR Wire) BALTIMORE, MD – Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. announced a two-year partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association to promote brain health as well as support individuals and families affected by Alzheim...

(BPRW) New American Funding Announces NAF Black Impact to Increase Lending Among Black Communities

(Black PR Wire) New American Funding, a national mortgage lender, proudly announces the launch of NAF Black Impact, formerly known as NAF Dream. NAF Black Impact empowers and supports the Black community in their pursuit of homeow...

(BPRW) THE SIXTH ANNUAL MOREHOUSE COLLEGE HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES COMPELLING EARLY SELECTION FILMS & ESTEEMED ADVISORY COUNCIL

(Black PR Wire) Morehouse College has announced the official dates, early selection films, and advisory council for the Sixth Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival (MCHRFF), scheduled for September 17-21, 2024, on the Mor...

(BPRW) Benedict College Student Environmental Research Team Presents at the National Environmental Justice Conference in Washington, DC

(Black PR Wire) Columbia, SC — The United States Environmental Department’s Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are actively working together...

(BPRW) The NLBM and Hy-Vee announce the 2024 Heart of America Hotdog Festival

(Black PR Wire) Kansas City, MO – The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) is set to get things “Grillin’ and Groovin’” again at Historic 18th & Vine when it plays host to the 2024 Heart of Americ...

(BPRW) Father and Twin Sons Changing Lives One Smile At A Time in South Florida

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, Fla. – A beacon of oral health shines brightly in the heart of South Florida. For over three decades, Phanord & Associates, P.A. has been more than just a dental practice; It is a testament to dedicatio...