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(BPRW) Juneteenth

(Black PR Wire) Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the Un...

(BPRW) Thrivin' in Color Features Pierre E. Rutledge on Mentorship, Fatherhood, and Service

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL – Fathers and father figures are the epitome of strength, guidance, and unwavering support, helping shape the lives of future generations through their presence and leadership. As Father’s Day was...

(BPRW) MEDIA ADVISORY - Atlanta Beltline Fest at Pittsburgh Yards® to Bring Free, Two-Day Celebration to Atlanta During Summer of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Matches

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA — As Atlanta prepares to welcome visitors from around the world for one of the summer’s most anticipated global sporting moments, the Atlanta Beltline will bring the city together through Atlant...

(BPRW) KBLA TALK 1580 CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS OF IMPACT, INFORMATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES: KBLA Talk 1580 proudly celebrates its 5th anniversary, marking a half-decade of trusted news, meaningful conversations, cultural empowerment, and community-focused programming for listeners throughout Southern C...

(BPRW) Southern University and A&M College receives approval for new degree program in chemical engineering

(Black PR Wire) During its June meeting the Louisiana Board of Regents approved the establishment of a new Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree program within the College of Sciences and Engineering. The approval marks a histo...

(BPRW) International African American Museum to Host Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration: J.O.Y. | Juneteenth on the Yard

(Black PR Wire) Charleston, S.C. – The International African American Museum (IAAM) is proud to announce its signature Juneteenth celebration, J.O.Y. | Juneteenth on the Yard, will be taking place on Frid...

(BPRW) Carnegie Hall Presents Fourth Annual Power Network on Friday, June 19 in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK, NY — Carnegie Hall recently announced the fourth annual Power Network on Friday, June 19 at 8:00 p.m.(opens in a new tab) in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. This groundbreakin...

(BPRW) Florida Supreme Court Clears Path for Illegal Gerrymandering; Voting Rights Groups Sound Alarm

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, DC — The Florida Supreme Court recently issued an opinion refusing to block Florida’s illegally gerrymandered 2026 congressional redistricting map. The order means that the 2026 elections w...

(BPRW) MARA BROCK AKIL RETURNS TO THE PAGE — WITH BLACK BOOKSTORES LEADING THE WAY

(Black PR Wire) Award‑winning television creator and writer Mara Brock Akil is heading on a multi‑city tour this summer for her debut novel, The Revelation of Dionne Daphne — and the National Association of Black Bookstores (NAB2...

(BPRW) Get Ready To Sing, Dance And Learn! Disney Welcomes Global Phenomenon ‘Gracie’s Corner’ To Its Leading Disney Jr. Preschool Lineup

(Black PR Wire) Disney recently today that the beloved animated sing-along series “Gracie’s Corner,” which has captivated children and families around the world, will be coming to Disney Jr. and Disney+. With more tha...

(BPRW) Norfolk Southern grants $25,000 to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights in support of Operation Inspiration

(Black PR Wire) Atlanta, GA — The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is proud to announce it has received a $25,000 grant from Norfolk Southern through its Thriving Communities Grant Program. The funding will su...

(BPRW) Nationally recognized AI pioneer, former NASA engineer selected to lead nation’s top-ranked HBCU into next chapter of excellence and impact

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA – The Spelman College Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of Dr. Ayanna Howard as the College's 12th president. Dr. Howard, a renowned roboticist, entrepreneur, and higher education l...

(BPRW) UJAMAA Construction Celebrates Groundbreaking of The 1901 Project on Chicago’s West Side

(Black PR Wire) UJAMAA Construction was proud to join our joint venture partner McHugh Construction, the United Center, project partners, civic leaders, and community stakeholders for the groundbreaking of The 1901 Project, a transform...

(BPRW) PPMW launches summer Spill the Tea ambassadorship for Black Women

(Black PR Wire) Washington, DC – In May, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC launched the most recent cohort of its Spill the Tea Ambassador Program, supported by ViiV Healthcare Positive Actions Community Gra...

(BPRW) TAVIS SMILEY” RANKED AS THE TOP-RATED TALK RADIO SHOW FOR PROGRESSIVE AUDIENCES IN AMERICA BY TALKERS MAGAZINE

(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES: SmileyAudioMedia, Inc. announced today that “Tavis Smiley,” the nationally syndicated radio talk show, ranked #14 (the highest-rated talk show hosted by an African American) on the “2026 TALKER...

(BPRW) BCALA Announces the 2026 Literary Awards Winners

(Black PR Wire) The Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. (BCALA) announces the winners of the 2026 BCALA Literary Awards. The awards recognize excellence in adult fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and a citation for Outstand...

(BPRW) BlackStar Projects Announces Lineup for 15th Annual BlackStar Film Festival

(Black PR Wire) BlackStar Projects, the premier organization celebrating visionary Black, Brown and Indigenous film and media artists, is thrilled to announce the selections for the 2026 BlackStar Film Festival. This year’s festival...

(BPRW) NEW BOOK CHALLENGES CONVENTIONAL SELF-HELP: WHY CHASING PROMOTIONS AND WAITING FOR MENTORS IS KEEPING YOU POWERLESS

(Black PR Wire) Hampton, VA — In a world saturated with generic "believe in yourself" advice, a groundbreaking new release is turning traditional personal development on its head. Author Carter Hughes announces the rele...

(BPRW) Health Foundation of South Florida to Host 2026 Black Health Summit Featuring National Medical Association President Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI — The Health Foundation of South Florida is proud to announce Black Health Summit 2026, a free gathering bringing together community leaders, healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators and a...