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(BPRW) Essence Festival: A Celebration of Culture and Music
(Black PR Wire) Ready to experience the essence of love? It’s one of our favorite times of the year – time for the renowned and much anticipated 30th Essence Festival of Culture! Held over Fourth of July weekend at the Caes...
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(BPRW) Clark Atlanta University Announces the Resounding Return of the Music Education Major Since 2005, Igniting a New Era of Musical Excellence in 2024
(Black PR Wire) Clark Atlanta University (CAU) proudly announces the relaunch of its esteemed Music Education major, marking a triumphant return after a hiatus since 2005. Rooted in a legacy of academic distinction and cultural enrichm...
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(BPRW) NBA Star Richaun Holmes and Filmmaker Dr. Lydecia A. Holmes Bring Holiday Magic to the Big Screen with A Christmas Prayer
(Black PR Wire) The highly anticipated film, under the working title A Christmas Prayer, is poised to enchant audiences with its deeply moving and poignant narrative. This heartwarming story follows an attorney's quest for clarity about her...
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(BPRW) Media Mogul Cathy Hughes to Keynote the Little Black Dress and Pearls Luncheon
(Black PR Wire) The Little Black Dress and Pearls Luncheon hosted by the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Business Council will feature media guru and Founder of TV One, Cathy Hughes and will recognize Representative Ashle...
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(BPRW) Tulsa to Secure U.S. Position as Global Tech Leader with Approximately $51 Million Award from Economic Development Administration
(Black PR Wire) TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, the Biden-Harris administration and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded approximately $51 million to the Tulsa Hub for Equitable and Trustworthy Autonomy (TH...
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(BPRW) It’s National Black Family Month
(Black PR Wire) July is Black Family Month! A special time for us to honor the strength, resilience and rich heritage of our families. The family is the backbone of society, playing a vital role in shaping communities and generations....
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(BPRW) Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Presents 46th National Convention July 23-28, 2024 in Minneapolis
(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, the most prominent African American family organization, will hold its 46th National Convention, July 23 through July 28, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The theme i...
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(BPRW) Black PR Wire's July Power Profiler: Alicia Keys
(Black PR Wire) Alicia Keys is a 15-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, songwriter, actress, and New York Times bestselling author.
A classically trained pianist, Keys began composing songs by age 12 and was signed at 15 years...
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(BPRW) Ancestry Unveils New Collection of Newspaper Articles Related to Enslaved People in the United States Pre-1870
(Black PR Wire) LEHI, Utah – Recently Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, announced the publication of approximately 38,000 newspaper articles related to enslaved people in the United States from 1788-1867. Featuring d...
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(BPRW) Documentary shines a light on cotillions as a way to celebrate Black girlhood
(Black PR Wire) Debutante balls have traditionally been associated with a particular kind of coming of age: that of teen girls who are well-to-do and, for the most part, white. A newly revived Black debutante ball in Canton, Ohio, uses...
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(BPRW) SiriusXM and 7th Sun Productions Announce New Podcast “The Optimist Project,” Hosted by Yara Shahidi
(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK – SiriusXM, in collaboration with 7th Sun Productions, the media company co-founded by Keri and Yara Shahidi, today announced their new podcast, “The Optimist Project.” Premiering later t...
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(BPRW) Jackson State University launches pioneering Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) to combat Mississippi teacher shortage
(Black PR Wire) Jackson State University (JSU) is proud to announce a new Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) designed to tackle Mississippi’s teacher shortage. The program offers students and their families a sign...
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(BPRW) Digital Promise Releases New Report for Supporting Black Learners and Workers in Tech
(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. - Global education nonprofit, Digital Promise has released a new report, Lift Every Voice in Tech: Co-Designed Recommendations to Support Black Workers and Learners Seeking to Enter and Advance in Techn...
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(BPRW) Charise A. Morgan Sworn in as First Black Woman President of Miami-Dade County Bar
(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – Charise A. Morgan was sworn in as the first Black woman president of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association at the organization’s annual gala held at The Mana Wynwood Convention Center on Saturday, Jun...
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(BPRW) 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Ignites Culture & Conversation with Experiences featuring Serena Williams, Ava DuVernay, Big Freedia, Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall, Sanaa Lathan, Wayne Brady, Tiwa Savage, Marsai Martin, JT & More
(Black PR Wire) NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® returns to the Crescent City from July 4-7, 2024, for a four-day event to celebrate 30 years of loving us!...
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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...
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(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...
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(BPRW) Jessie Trice Community Health System Introduced New CEO and President, Ryan R. Hawkins, to the South Florida Community
(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – It’s a new era for Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS)! In a vibrant atmosphere filled with energy and excitement, JTCHS introduced its new President and CEO, Ryan R. Hawkins, to t...
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(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...
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(BPRW) Scholarship Surprise: FPL Awarded $20,000 to 10 Local College-Bound Students
(Black PR Wire) On Saturday, June 22, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and parent company NextEra Energy surprised 10 local students with the NextEra Energy Scholarship for Students in Science, Engineeri...
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