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(BPRW) AFROPUNK Presents AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN, a Celebration of the Future of Black Life, Creativity, Community & Expression Reimagined, Featuring a Special Performance From Erykah Badu, From August 23-24, 2024

(BPRW) AFROPUNK Presents AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN, a Celebration of the Future of Black Life, Creativity, Community & Expression Reimagined, Featuring a Special Performance From Erykah Badu, From August 23-24, 2024

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AFROPUNK, the global movement exploring all aspects of Black culture around the country and across the world, returns home to Brooklyn this summer for AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA BKLYN. This highly anticipated event...

(BPRW) McDonald’s USA ® Joins Forces with Elaine Welteroth & Fashion Industry Experts to Elevate Emerging Black Designers

(BPRW) McDonald’s USA ® Joins Forces with Elaine Welteroth & Fashion Industry Experts to Elevate Emerging Black Designers

To address underrepresentation of Black designers in the fashion industry, the Golden Arches will collectively grant $200K, provide industry mentorship and additional resources to help rising talent scale their brands and more (Black PR Wire) CH...

Thrivin' Newsletter

2024-08-01 00:00:00

August is Black Business Month! According to 2021 Census data, 161,031 of the United States businesses were Black-owned. These businesses represent the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels our economy. From vibrant local shops to groundbreaking startups and established enterprises, Black entrepreneurs continue to drive innovation, creativity, and economic growth, overcoming countless challenges to achieve their success.

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Simone Biles

Born March 14, 1997, Simone Arianne Biles has boundless energy, natural strength and fierce determination, taking those God-given talents to become the greatest gymnast of all time. The 4-foot, 8-inch dynamo is the most decorated American gymnast in history, with 25 medals (19 of them gold) from the...

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August 31, 2024
More (BPRW) Grambling State makes history as first HBCU in the U.S., only institution in Louisiana with a Digital Library
August 30, 2024
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More (BPRW) Postal Service Issues Vibrant New Stamp to Honor Kwanzaa
August 29, 2024
More (BPRW) McDonald’s USA Invites Fans to Elevate Black Fashion Designers with Call to ‘Show Up and Show Out in Black’
August 29, 2024
More (BPRW) Angel Reese's Game-Changing Reebok Deal
August 28, 2024
More (BPRW) Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association will continue to reduce inequities in breastfeeding support for Black families
August 28, 2024
More (BPRW) Environmental Symposium to Strengthen Ties Between A&T, EPA
August 27, 2024
More (BPRW) Empowering Black Entrepreneurs – A Conversation with Angela Nesbitt
August 27, 2024
More (BPRW) CLLCTIVLY Launches the Drs. Elmer and Joanne Martin Social Impact Fellowship to Help Drive Meaningful Social Change in Baltimore
August 26, 2024
More (BPRW) 4th Annual Pompano Fall Festival: Shirley Murdock, Adina Howard, Jeezy, and Plies Headline Broward County’s Top Music Festival
August 26, 2024
More (BPRW) Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter, Producer and Music Executive Babyface to Receive BMI Icon Award at the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards