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(BPRW) Florida Clinicians for Climate Action Awarded $40,000 to Support Climate Change Work in Central Florida

(Black PR Wire) Florida Clinicians for Climate Action, the leading organization for climate and health advocacy and education in Florida, is the recipient of a $40,000 Climate Justice & Care for Creation Grant from Allegany Francis...

(BPRW) Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns named 2023-24 NBA Social Justice Champion and will receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK – The NBA recently announced that Minnesota Timberwolves center-forward Karl-Anthony Towns has been named the 2023-24 NBA Social Justice Champion and will receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy. ...

(BPRW) 32ND ANNUAL MALCOLM X FESTIVAL: SATURDAY MAY 18, 2024

(Black PR Wire) Los Angeles, CA – The Foundation for Arts, Mentoring, Leadership & Innovation (FAMLI, Inc.) will host the 32nd Annual Malcolm X Festival on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 1pm-6pm at the Barbara Mor...

(BPRW) Alanna McCargo Named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco

(Black PR Wire) SAN FRANCISCO – FHLBank San Francisco (Bank) announced that its board of directors has named Alanna McCargo as the Bank’s next president and chief executive officer. McCargo was most recently the President of the...

(BPRW) Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne McGhee Propels Economic Development with Costco Project

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, Fla. – Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne McGhee is proud to announce a major economic development initiative that will significantly benefit the South-Dade community. In response to recent inquiries reg...

(BPRW) Landmark study of cancer in Black women launches in 20 states, aiming to be largest ever

(Black PR Wire) The risk of dying from cancer has steadily declined in the U.S. over the last few decades, but Black women still have some of the lowest survival rates. Although Black women are less likely to be diagnosed with cancer&n...

(BPRW) U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Launches USBC Resource Hub Supported by Wells Fargo

(Black PR Wire) The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) proudly announces the launch of the USBC Resource Hub, an innovative online platform supported by Wells Fargo. This resource hub is designed to provide Black businesses with a compre...

(BPRW) CEC-NA Convocation Confirmed for July 10 – 12 in Orlando

(Black PR Wire) Leadership for the Charismatic Episcopal Church of North America (CEC-NA) has confirmed that plans are still underway for the National Convocation, which takes place July 10 – 12, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. Howeve...

(BPRW) DESPITE SOME IMPROVEMENTS SINCE 2019, RACIAL DISPARITIES AND INEQUITIES PERSIST IN ATLANTA

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA – Atlanta’s Black residents – including its young people – still face persistent barriers in their communities, schools and access to economic opportunities. That is according to the Anni...

(BPRW) Phanord & Associates P.A. Observes Haitian Heritage Month

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL - May marks Haitian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the vibrant culture, heritage, contributions, and successes of Haitian Americans and those of Haitian descent. Phanord & Associates P.A. stands...

(BPRW) THE ONE CLUB OPENS 2024 COLORFUL GRANT PROGRAM FOR BIPOC CREATIVES

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK — The One Club for Creativity announced the 2024 launch of COLORFUL, a grant program connected to the upcoming Young Guns 22 competition to help young BIPOC creatives around...

(BPRW) Peacock Announces Comedic Commentary Series 'Olympic Highlights With Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson'

(Black PR Wire) The commentary series on Peacock hosted by comedians Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, will bring their signature hilarious insights to recap the 2024 Olympics’ best and most unexpected moments throughout the Games....

(BPRW) Thrivin’ in Color Mother's Day Special Episode Featuring Muffy Mendoza of Brown Mamas

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – Mother’s Day is a special day to recognize the selfless love and dedication of mothers and mother figures everywhere. Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Thrivin’ in Color podcast has relea...

(BPRW) Jessie Trice Community Health System Recognizes National Nurses Week

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL – National Nurses Week, observed from May 6 to May 12, is a time designated by the American Nurses Association to honor the vital role nurses play in providing quality patient care and promoting communi...

(BPRW) Bishop Malone becomes first Black female President of COB

(Black PR Wire) Before nearly 800 delegates and hundreds of observers, Bishop Tracy S. Malone, resident bishop of the East Ohio Conference, recently took the mantle as the new president of the Council of Bishops (COB) of The...

(BPRW) NCNW Announces Host City and Hotel for the 61st Convention Location

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, DC – The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) will host its 61st National Convention October 9 -13, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Convention activities and event workshops will take place in...

(BPRW) NAACP Partners with Lyft to Transport Voters to the Polls in 2024 Election

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON — Recently, the NAACP and Lyft announced their partnership in the Lyft Up Voting Access Program where the organizations will help provide access to the polls by s...

(BPRW) NAMI’s “Take the Moment” Campaign Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

(Black PR Wire) ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recently launched Take the Moment, a campaign that empowers people to collectively embrace the power of now for Mental Health Awarenes...

(BPRW) Tracee Ellis Ross Packs Her (Many) Bags for New Roku Original Travel Doc-Series “Tracee Travels” (wt)

(Black PR Wire) SAN JOSE, Calif. — Recently, Roku, America’s #1 TV streaming platform*, announced the greenlight of a new Roku Original doc-series “Tracee Travels” (WT), helmed by award-winning actress and PATTE...

(BPRW) Teaser Trailer, Poster and Cast Roster for 'Mufasa: The Lion King'

(Black PR Wire) Disney unveiled a first look at “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the new film coming to theaters Dec. 20 that explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. Also announced is an all-star ros...