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(BPRW) Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Releases New Comic Book Series
Written By Lexx Thornton
(Black PR Wire) Being first isn’t something new to this fraternity. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has announced the release of Issue 1 of its groundbreaking comic book series,The Men of Distinction–Al...
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(BPRW) JustUs Ideas Week Kicks Off In Philadelphia, Launching a National Movement Led by Justice-Impacted Communities
(Black PR Wire) PHILADELPHIA, PA — JustUs Ideas Week launches today in Philadelphia—a first-of-its-kind, four-day national conference convening over 3,000 attendees, 100+ speakers, and dozens of partner organizations. This...
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(BPRW) Labels For Tupac, D’Angelo, Public Enemy Sued by Khallid Muhammad's Legacy Estate
(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES, CA – The Estate of Dr. Khallid Abdul Muhammad has filed legal action against major hip-hop artists and record labels, citing the unauthorized use of Dr. Muhammad’s speeches, voice, and intellectual p...
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(BPRW) Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Trump Travel Ban
(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
"President Trump’s proclama...
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(BPRW) Meharry Medical College partners with church for $310M redevelopment
By Raven Copeland
(Black PR Wire) Memphis, Tennessee - Meharry Medical College is partnering with Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church for its $310 million redevelopment plan.
Healthcare is not easily accessible for every perso...
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(BPRW) UNCF President and Thurgood Marshall College Fund President Co-Author Op-Ed Appearing in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
(Black PR Wire) At a time when higher education is facing increased scrutiny, economic headwinds, and technological disruption, a group of institutions is charting a new path forward—one grounded in legacy, strengthened by collaborati...
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(BPRW) NAACP Files Amicus Brief in Arkansas Battling for Voting Rights Across the Region
(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – The NAACP Arkansas State Conference filed an amicus brief calling on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit to rehear Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. How...
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(BPRW) R&B Soul–Gospel Budding Rising Star Felicia Allen Makes Her Final Transition “My Apology” Debut Becomes Swan Song Homegoing Celebration Announcement
(Black PR Wire) R&B Soul-Gospel budding rising star Felicia Starasia Allen made her final transition on May 31, 2025.
Felicia Allen, a Harlem-born singer whose soulful voice blends R&B, Gospel, and Jazz into timeless, heartfelt musi...
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(BPRW) 30th Anniversary of Black Women’s Expo Moves Forward in the Face of DEI Rollbacks; Largest, longest running Expo for Black Women set for August 1-3, 2025 in Chicago
(Black PR Wire) If anyone had predicted my journey of producing the Black Women's Expo would last this long — a venerable institution marking a three-decade milestone — I li...
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(BPRW) METRO ATLANTA TO SHINE RED FOR WORLD SICKLE CELL AWARENESS DAY — JUNE 19, 2025
(Black PR Wire) Atlanta, GA — The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. (SCFG) invites the public to join us once again in observance of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on Thursday, June 19, 2025. As part of this global initiat...
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(BPRW) 30th Anniversary of Black Women’s Expo Moves Forward in the Face of DEI Rollbacks
(Black PR Wire) If anyone had predicted my journey of producing the Black Women's Expo would last this long — a venerable institution marking a three-decade milestone — I likely would not have believed them. However, pois...
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(BPRW) Grammy Award-Winner Terence Blanchard Joins EJI for Juneteenth Celebration Concert
(Black PR Wire) This Juneteenth, join EJI at 7:30 pm for a concert with legendary trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard. Mr Blanchard’s body of work has been esteemed by The New York Times as “one of the broadest and most imp...
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(BPRW) WNBA All-Star and Champion Diamond DeShields Joins Others as the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition Marks 5 Years of Bold Action and Advocacy
(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC) is proud to commemorate its 5th anniversary—marking five years of bold, community-driven work to transform how rare diseases are diagnosed, trea...
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(BPRW) “DMC” of Run-DMC Reveals: 10 Ways Not To Commit Suicide
(Black PR Wire) Wow. You never know what someone is going through. Darryl McDaniels, better known as DMC of the legendary hip-hop super group, Run-DMC, has had years of hit records, sold-out tours, and adoration from fans from literall...
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(BPRW) HBCyoU Kidz™ Celebrates Juneteenth!
(Black PR Wire) Dallas, Texas — In honor of Juneteenth, the newest multi-media children’s brand, HBCyoU Kidz™, celebrates the culture and significance of America’s second Independence Day. HBCyoU Kidz™ use...
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(BPRW) Remembering the Legacy of Former Representative Charles B. Rangel
(Black PR Wire) “It is with profound sorrow that the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) mourns the loss of Congressman Charles B. Rangel—a trailblazing legislator, decorated war hero, and a founding member of the Congr...
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(BPRW) Five UNCF-Member HBCUs Experiment with AI Tool for Educators
(Black PR Wire) Innovation and HBCUs are synonymous. Serving as dynamic hubs of creativity and progress, HBCUs have been instrumental in producing a remarkable array of influential figures—leaders, inventors and trailblazers—acr...
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(BPRW) Caribbean American Heritage Month
It’s Caribbean American Heritage Month! At Black PR Wire, we honor the rich culture, flavorful cuisine, infectious rhythms, and lasting contributions of Caribbean Americans across the United States. We salute the trailblaz...
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(BPRW) Celebrating Dads and Grads
June is a month of celebration. At Black PR Wire, we salute the dads, father figures, and graduates who make this season truly special.
Fatherhood is one of life’s greatest blessings, a role marked by love, guidance, and unwavering de...
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(BPRW) Happy Black Music Month
Each June, we celebrate Black Music Month, a time to honor the rhythms, voices, and stories of Black artists who have not only shaped musical genres, but also generations. From the soulful sounds of jazz and R&B to the lively beats of h...
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