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(BPRW) ESSENCE Fashion House™ Amplifies Forever Black Fashion with Black-To-The-Future Experiences

(BPRW) ESSENCE Fashion House™ Amplifies Forever Black Fashion with Black-To-The-Future Experiences

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Essence Communications Inc., the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities, presents ESSENCE Fashion House&tra...
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(BPRW) THE SPLC AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARD OVER $4.6 MILLION IN VOTE YOUR VOICE GRANTS TO HELP NON-PARTISAN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS MOBILIZE COMMUNITIES TO VOTE

(BPRW) THE SPLC AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARD OVER $4.6 MILLION IN VOTE YOUR VOICE GRANTS TO HELP NON-PARTISAN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS MOBILIZE COMMUNITIES TO VOTE

(Black PR Wire) MONTGOMERY, Al., ATLANTA, Ga.– Recently, in a virtual press conference, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announced over 4.6 million in ad...
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(BPRW) Netflix Animation Foundation Program Partners With Black 'N Animated

(BPRW) Netflix Animation Foundation Program Partners With Black 'N Animated

(Black PR Wire) We’re opening the doors to our third session of the Netflix Animation Foundations Program, a mentorship initiative that expands access for underrepresented talent to compete for entry-level roles in animation.&nbs...
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(BPRW) National Urban League Appoints Nationally Renowned Historian and Curator Jennifer Scott to Direct New Yorks's First Civil Rights Musuem

(BPRW) National Urban League Appoints Nationally Renowned Historian and Curator Jennifer Scott to Direct New Yorks's First Civil Rights Musuem

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK — The National Urban League has named anthropologist, museum leader, author, curator, and public historian Jennifer Scott to head the Urban Civil Rights Museum, New York’s first museu...
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(BPRW) FPL’s PoweringFlorida.com resource hub helps support the growth of Black-owned businesses

(BPRW) FPL’s PoweringFlorida.com resource hub helps support the growth of Black-owned businesses

(Black PR Wire) According to the U.S. Census, Florida ranks #2 in the number of Black-owned businesses, with 250,000 in the state.  But unfortunately, statistics also reveal that Black-owned businesses often find it more challenging to...
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(BPRW) Phanord & Associates P.A. and partner agencies observe  National Gum Care Month

(BPRW) Phanord & Associates P.A. and partner agencies observe National Gum Care Month

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL - September is National Gum Care Month. Phanord & Associates, P.A., Sabal Palm Dental, P.A. and Caring Dental Services support this special observance to share the importance of gum health and disease prev...
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(BPRW) NASA Postdoctoral Program Seeks Early Career and Senior Scientists for Prestigious Fellowships at Its Locations Across the U.S.

(BPRW) NASA Postdoctoral Program Seeks Early Career and Senior Scientists for Prestigious Fellowships at Its Locations Across the U.S.

(Black PR Wire) OAK RIDGE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, te...
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(BPRW) FPL’s PoweringFlorida.com resource hub helps support the growth of Black-owned businesses

(BPRW) FPL’s PoweringFlorida.com resource hub helps support the growth of Black-owned businesses

(Black PR Wire) According to the U.S. Census, Florida ranks #2 in the number of Black-owned businesses, with 250,000 in the state.  But unfortunately, statistics also reveal that Black-owned businesses often find it more challenging to...
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(BPRW) LDF Issues Statement on Water Crisis in Jackson, Mississippi

(BPRW) LDF Issues Statement on Water Crisis in Jackson, Mississippi

(Black PR Wire) In recent days, the water system in Jackson, Mississippi, has reached its breaking point. A system that has long been in a state of crisis – including an active boil water order for residents since mid-July &ndash...
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(BPRW) THOUSANDS ATTENDING 9TH ANNUAL LATINO COLLEGE EXPO™ CELEBRATING UNITY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

(BPRW) THOUSANDS ATTENDING 9TH ANNUAL LATINO COLLEGE EXPO™ CELEBRATING UNITY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

(Black PR Wire) Diamond Bar, CA - National College Resources Foundation (NCRF), in celebration of “Hispanic Heritage Month” will host its 9th Annual Latino College Expo™, at Cal Poly Pomona, Bronco Student Center, 3801 W....
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(BPRW) ASU Vice President to Be Inducted into Hall of Fame

(BPRW) ASU Vice President to Be Inducted into Hall of Fame

(Black PR Wire) The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., has tapped Alabama State University Vice President of Institutional Advancement and the Executive Director of the ASU Foundation, Col. Gregory Clark,...
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(BPRW) ONEUNITED BANK ANNOUNCES 12TH ANNUAL  “I GOT BANK” 2022 YOUTH ESSAY & ART CONTEST WINNERS

(BPRW) ONEUNITED BANK ANNOUNCES 12TH ANNUAL “I GOT BANK” 2022 YOUTH ESSAY & ART CONTEST WINNERS

(Black PR Wire) Boston, MA – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is proud to announce the winners of its 12th annual “I Got Bank! Youth Essay & Art Contest.” Each of the ten (10) youth w...
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(BPRW) Advocacy Groups Celebrate Victory Against Johnson & Johnson

(BPRW) Advocacy Groups Celebrate Victory Against Johnson & Johnson

(Black PR Wire) Black Women for Wellness is celebrating the news that Johnson & Johnson will no longer sell products known to cause harm. However, the multinational giant’s decision to discontinue global sales of talc-based J...
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(BPRW) FAMU To Unveil Plaque to Honor 57 Original Law School Graduates

(BPRW) FAMU To Unveil Plaque to Honor 57 Original Law School Graduates

(Black PR Wire) ORLANDO, Fla – Florida A&M University will unveil a plaque honoring the 57 original College of Law graduates at 2 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2022.   The unveiling will take place on the north end of t...
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(BPRW) Black PR Wire's September Power Profiler - Dr. A. Zachary Faison

(BPRW) Black PR Wire's September Power Profiler - Dr. A. Zachary Faison

(Black PR Wire) A native of Atlanta, GA, Dr. Zachary Faison is a higher education executive administrator, attorney and the 30th President and CEO of Edward Waters College (now Edward Waters University) in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Fa...
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(BPRW)  BPRW Launches a Shameless Promotion Month Contest

(BPRW) BPRW Launches a Shameless Promotion Month Contest

(Black PR Wire) Did you know that September is Shameless Promotion Month? Promoting yourself, your business or your services is always a good thing. Self-promotion when done well can help you to connect with the right people and help y...
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(BPRW) Black PR Wire Recognizes National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

(BPRW) Black PR Wire Recognizes National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

(Black PR Wire) September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. During this observance, people living with sickle cell disease, as well as their caregivers, advocates and healthcare professionals, come together to bring awareness to...
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(BPRW) JSU alum named seventh president, second woman, of Huston-Tillotson University

(BPRW) JSU alum named seventh president, second woman, of Huston-Tillotson University

(Black PR Wire) Jackson State University (JSU) alumna Melva Williams, Ph.D., was recently appointed seventh president and chief executive officer of Huston-Tillotson University (HT) , becoming only the second woman to se...
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(BPRW) Black Lives Matter Grassroots (BLMGR) Joined by Justice Families, Community Organizations, Allies, and Celebs Announce New Strategy to Restore The Soul of the Movement.

(Black PR Wire) At 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET) on Thursday, September 1st, all 26 chartered chapters of Black Lives Matter will be represented at the new Center for Black Power. Leaders of the movement will provide an update, make an announcem...
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(BPRW) LONG BEACH COUNCILMAN AUSTIN ENDORSES DREAM IT, BUILD IT CONFERENCE- PRESENTED BY THE PAM FIRM

(BPRW) LONG BEACH COUNCILMAN AUSTIN ENDORSES DREAM IT, BUILD IT CONFERENCE- PRESENTED BY THE PAM FIRM

(Black PR Wire) LONG BEACH, CA. - Councilman Al Austin has endorsed the Dream It, Build It Collective Conference 2022, the biggest professionals and entrepreneurs conference to hit Long Beach. “Dream It, Build It,” a 2-day...
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