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(BPRW) National Museum of African American History and Culture Releases Book on Black Religion and Spirituality

(BPRW) National Museum of African American History and Culture Releases Book on Black Religion and Spirituality

(Black PR Wire) The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has announced the release of a new book of photographs and essays exploring the dynamic ways African Americans have engaged in the...
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(BPRW) HBCU Lifestyle Supports the Insights Association’s 2023 IDEAtor Apprenticeship to Meet Market Research and Insights' Growing Diversity Needs

(BPRW) HBCU Lifestyle Supports the Insights Association’s 2023 IDEAtor Apprenticeship to Meet Market Research and Insights' Growing Diversity Needs

(Black PR Wire) Jacksonville, FL – Since 2011, HBCU Lifestyle has connected students and graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with the people, places, and resources that help define their college experienc...
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(BPRW) Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by Aruba  Announces Headliners Jill Scott, The Roots, Lucky Daye

(BPRW) Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by Aruba Announces Headliners Jill Scott, The Roots, Lucky Daye

(Black PR Wire) Embarking on its 21st annual voyage, Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by Aruba offers up a musical escape sure to awaken the senses with an elixir of melodies featuring internationally distinguished entertainment including r...
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(BPRW) Denton Black Film Festival Wraps Up Ninth Year, Eclipsing 10,000 Attendees

(BPRW) Denton Black Film Festival Wraps Up Ninth Year, Eclipsing 10,000 Attendees

(Black PR Wire) The Denton Black Film Festival wrapped up its ninth year, topping 10,000 attendees and recognizing some of the nation’s top filmmakers.  The festival also featured its first-ever youth-centered event with the DFW...
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(BPRW) 2023 Jazz in the Gardens Hits “a Sweeter Level” with Epic Lineup of New & Old School R&B, Neo-Soul, Reggae & Gospel Artists

(BPRW) 2023 Jazz in the Gardens Hits “a Sweeter Level” with Epic Lineup of New & Old School R&B, Neo-Soul, Reggae & Gospel Artists

(Black PR Wire) The internationally acclaimed Jazz in the Gardens Music (JITG) Festival marks its 16th annual “sweeter level” celebration of Black music and culture with an electric artist lineup of award-winning R&B, n...
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(BPRW) BLACK WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE HOSTS   12th ANNUAL WOMEN OF POWER NATIONAL SUMMIT

(BPRW) BLACK WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE HOSTS 12th ANNUAL WOMEN OF POWER NATIONAL SUMMIT

(Black PR Wire) WHO: National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s (NCBCP) Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) Melanie Campbell, President & CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation & Convener o...
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(BPRW) Ken Frazier to Chair Transcarent Board of Directors

(BPRW) Ken Frazier to Chair Transcarent Board of Directors

(Black PR Wire) PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Transcarent, a health and care experience company that makes it easy for people to access high-quality, affordable care announced today that industry leader Ken Frazier has been...
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(BPRW) Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuit

(BPRW) Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuit

(Black PR Wire) Recent scientific evidence has pointed to a link between the use of chemical hair relaxers and the development of certain types of cancer. Product liability lawsuits have been filed against major beauty company L’Oreal...
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(BPRW) A Commitment to Breaking Barriers Leads to 4,000 Project-Strong

(BPRW) A Commitment to Breaking Barriers Leads to 4,000 Project-Strong

(Black PR Wire) BALTIMORE – When the Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) opened its doors in 1968, its goal was to build equity through community-led design projects. While the idea of providing expertise in community collaborations...
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(BPRW) ESSENCE Celebrates the 16th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Tara Duncan, Danielle Deadwyler and Dominique Thorne

(BPRW) ESSENCE Celebrates the 16th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Tara Duncan, Danielle Deadwyler and Dominique Thorne

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ESSENCE, the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities, today announced the honorees for the 16th annual ...
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(BPRW) U.S. Black Chambers Inc, & Robinhood Partnership

(BPRW) U.S. Black Chambers Inc, & Robinhood Partnership

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, DC. — The U.S. Black Chambers Inc., (USBC) is thrilled to announce a financial inclusion partnership with Robinhood Markets that will includelocal, community education events in partnership with our af...
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(BPRW) Unprecedented Initiative UNAPOLOGETICALLY FREE Centers Mental Health at HBCUs and other Black colleges

(BPRW) Unprecedented Initiative UNAPOLOGETICALLY FREE Centers Mental Health at HBCUs and other Black colleges

(Black PR Wire) Recently UNCF (United Negro College Fund), The Steve Fund and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) launched an unprecedented national effort, Unapologetically Free: Centering Mental Health on Black College Campuses. Un...
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(BPRW) For UNITEE: Rise, Shine & Thrive

(BPRW) For UNITEE: Rise, Shine & Thrive

(Black PR Wire) Rising, shining, and thriving in UNITEE. These words will be heard a lot during the event. Get on board and catch the train to 135 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 5pm. The first stop will be A...
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(BPRW) Jessie Trice Community Health System Provided Free Dental Care To Uninsured Children During their "Give Kids A Smile Day!"

(BPRW) Jessie Trice Community Health System Provided Free Dental Care To Uninsured Children During their "Give Kids A Smile Day!"

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – Going to the dentist can be scary for many children, but recently, some of the children in Miami-Dade County had an enjoyable experience thanks to Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS). In recognitio...
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(BPRW) Business Wire and Black PR Wire present: The State of Black Media 2023

(BPRW) Business Wire and Black PR Wire present: The State of Black Media 2023

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – Ever wonder why Black Media is so important? Black media plays a critical role in reaching and activating Black audiences. It creates a space where the Black community can have a voice and speak for themsel...
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(BPRW) Georgia HBCUs could make even greater impact with right focus from leaders, legislative study committee finds

(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...
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(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

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

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

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

(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...
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