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(BPRW) Citi Trends Announces 5th Annual Black History Makers Grant Winners

(BPRW) Citi Trends Announces 5th Annual Black History Makers Grant Winners

(Black PR Wire) SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for African American in the United States, has announced the grant winners of its...

(BPRW) Bronzeville Summer Nights Series Returns

(BPRW) Bronzeville Summer Nights Series Returns

(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO, IL - The vibrant spirit of Bronzeville will be on full display this summer as the Bronzeville Summer Nights Series returns for three unforgettable evenings: July 11, August 8, and September 12, 2025. Powered by the Quad Commu...

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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June 18, 2025
More (BPRW) Citi Trends Announces 5th Annual Black History Makers Grant Winners
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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
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More (BPRW) How One Black Doctor is Transforming Mental Health for Women Everywhere
June 17, 2025
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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