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(BPRW) JUNETEENTH SHOULD BE AN IMPETUS TO HEAL FROM LEGACIES OF ENSLAVEMENT, SAYS THE GLOBAL CIRCLE FOR REPARATIONS AND HEALING

(BPRW) JUNETEENTH SHOULD BE AN IMPETUS TO HEAL FROM LEGACIES OF ENSLAVEMENT, SAYS THE GLOBAL CIRCLE FOR REPARATIONS AND HEALING

(Black PR Wire) In anticipation of this year’s observance of Juneteenth, the Global Circle for Reparations and Healing today released a Declaration urging all Global Africans (Africans on the Continent and across the Diaspora) to focus int...

(BPRW) On Juneteenth, GirlTREK Unveils a New App and Mission to Improve Black Women’s Health

(BPRW) On Juneteenth, GirlTREK Unveils a New App and Mission to Improve Black Women’s Health

(Black PR Wire) On Juneteenth 2025 (June 19), GirlTREK will launch The Underground, a powerful new mobile app serving as both a digital sanctuary and an organizing platform. Inspired by the needs, leadership and legacy of Black wo...

Thrivin' Newsletter

2025-06-01 00:00:00

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 hip-hop and Afrobeats, Black music continues to shape our culture in profound ways.

This observance also shines a light on the songwriters, producers, engineers, and executives behind the scenes, the creative forces who bring the music to life. Visionaries like Berry Gordy Jr., who built Motown from the ground up, and Missy Elliot, whose innovative lyrics and productions have inspired sounds, exemplify this legacy.

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William F. Tate IV, President of Louisiana State University

Dr. William F. Tate IV is a trailblazing academic leader and nationally respected social scientist who is making history in higher education. Upon assuming his new role as the 22nd president of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, on July 1, 2025, he will become the second African American p...

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Press Releases

June 19, 2025
More (BPRW) NAACP Previews 116th National Convention, Aiming to Empower Community Amidst Adversity
June 18, 2025
More (BPRW) Citi Trends Announces 5th Annual Black History Makers Grant Winners
June 18, 2025
More (BPRW) Schedule and Program Updates for “State of the People National Assembly” in Baltimore June 19-21, 2025, Includes Special Partnership with Children’s Defense Fund
June 18, 2025
More (BPRW) On Juneteenth, GirlTREK Unveils a New App and Mission to Improve Black Women’s Health
June 18, 2025
More (BPRW) How One Black Doctor is Transforming Mental Health for Women Everywhere
June 17, 2025
More (BPRW) From the Navy to Numbers: Black Woman Veteran Launches Fundraiser to Acquire 30-Year-Old Accounting Firm in Virginia
June 16, 2025
More (BPRW) Juneteenth Should Be An Impetus To Heal From Legacies Of Enslavement, Says The Global Circle For Reparations And Healing
June 16, 2025
More (BPRW) New York State's largest African American Chamber LIAACC Celebrates 15 Years of Service and Impact in New York State
June 16, 2025
More (BPRW) Launching New HBCU Research Website
June 15, 2025
More (BPRW) NAACP Celebrates Major Legal Victory in Georgia Supreme Court Hand Counting Case
June 14, 2025
More (BPRW) The second wave of Thurgood Marshall College Fund scholarships for 2025-26 are open
June 13, 2025
More (BPRW) American Baptist College president retiring after Nashville HBCU’s 100th anniversary
June 12, 2025
More (BPRW) American Black Film Festival (ABFF)