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(BPRW) Essence Announces the “ESSENCE Benefit Series to Fight COVID-19” to Support Black-Owned Small Businesses and Organizations Affected by the Pandemic

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the nation and the world, Black communities are being impacted at drastically disproportionate rates. However, while the impact of COVID-19 shin...
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(BPRW) WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK WITH  PRACTICING PHYSICIAN & MARRIED TO MEDICINE’S  DR. JACKIE WALTERS

(BPRW) WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK WITH PRACTICING PHYSICIAN & MARRIED TO MEDICINE’S DR. JACKIE WALTERS

(Black PR Wire) Many things happen in the month of May. Not only do we celebrate Mother’s Day, we celebrate National Women’s Health Week. If you haven’t done anything to take care of yourself, then let our expert help reme...
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(BPRW) Keep America Beautiful Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with Launch of DoBeautifulThings.org

(BPRW) Keep America Beautiful Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with Launch of DoBeautifulThings.org

(Black PR Wire) STAMFORD, Conn. – In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22), national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful® will launch DoBeautifulThings.org, a website designed to showcase acts of kindness during...
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(BPRW) Secretary DeVos Delivers $6 Billion in Additional Grant Funding to Support Continued Education at America’s Colleges, Universities

(BPRW) Secretary DeVos Delivers $6 Billion in Additional Grant Funding to Support Continued Education at America’s Colleges, Universities

(BBlack PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After quickly making available more than $6 billion for colleges and universities to provide direct emergency cash grants to students, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today an addi...
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(BPRW) New ‘Black is Human’ Initiative to Address Disparity of COVID-19 on African American Community

(BPRW) New ‘Black is Human’ Initiative to Address Disparity of COVID-19 on African American Community

(Black PR Wire) *In response to the devastating impact COVID-19 continues to have on the African American community, Burrell Communications Group has released a video PSA entitled “For Jason” as part of its “Black is Human...
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(BPRW) Association of Black Cardiologists Releases COVID-19 FAQ Watch

(BPRW) Association of Black Cardiologists Releases COVID-19 FAQ Watch

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON DC, -- The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) issued frequently asked questions (FAQ Watch) for healthcare providers related to COVID-19. The novel coronavirus outbreak has caused significant disruption to g...
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(BPRW) KENNY “BABYFACE” EDMONDS IS “SO BLESSED” AFTER TESTING POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

(BPRW) KENNY “BABYFACE” EDMONDS IS “SO BLESSED” AFTER TESTING POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

(Black PR Wire) Babyface, the award-winning music producer behind some of the biggest artists, songs and record label, LaFace records, revealed that he too had been stricken with COVID-19. “I feel so blessed to be able to celebrate an...
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(BPRW) These Celebrities Are Giving Back During the Coronavirus Pandemic

(BPRW) These Celebrities Are Giving Back During the Coronavirus Pandemic

(Black PR Wire) Times of crisis bring out the best in some people and the worst in others. Celebrities are no exception. While plenty of famous people have been rightly mocked for cringeworthy quarantine behavior, some stars are truly justi...
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(BPRW) Black people in Miami die of COVID-19 at a greater rate than whites, state data shows

(BPRW) Black people in Miami die of COVID-19 at a greater rate than whites, state data shows

(BlackPR Wire) MIAMI, FL -- African Americans with COVID-19 are dying at a higher rate than white people and others who have tested positive for the disease in Miami-Dade County — a key finding buried in the Florida health depart...
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(BPRW) THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FUNDING CUT TO THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

(BPRW) THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FUNDING CUT TO THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. — In response to President Trump's threat to cut funding to the World Health Organization, the Congressional Black Caucus has released the following statement: “At a time of crisis, true leadersh...
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(BPRW) GINGER WATER: ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL DRINKS

(BPRW) GINGER WATER: ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL DRINKS

(Black PR Wire) Originally from Southeast Asia, the ginger plant is common in food and medicine around the world. It is rich in natural chemicals that can literally help fight off disease from the inside out. Little do people know, this sim...
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Largest African-American Dating App, Tagged, To Rollout Live Video Dating to Respond to COVID-19

Largest African-American Dating App, Tagged, To Rollout Live Video Dating to Respond to COVID-19

NEW HOPE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Meet Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEET), a leading provider of interactive livestreaming solutions, has created two new features designed to help users connect while maintaining proper dating distance on its pop...
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(BPRW) Largest African-American Dating App, Tagged, To Rollout Live Video Dating to Respond to COVID-19

(BPRW) Largest African-American Dating App, Tagged, To Rollout Live Video Dating to Respond to COVID-19

(Black PRWire) NEW HOPE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Meet Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEET), a leading provider of interactive livestreaming solutions, has created two new features designed to help users connect while maintaining proper dating dista...
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(BPRW) Significant and viable action plan needed to combat COVID-19  in Florida’s Black communities

(BPRW) Significant and viable action plan needed to combat COVID-19 in Florida’s Black communities

MIAMI – The Florida State Medical Association (FSMA), a representative organization of the National Medical Association (NMA), the oldest organization of African American professionals representing African American physicians, has req...
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(BPRW) Faith Based Organizations May Apply for Assistance

(BPRW) Faith Based Organizations May Apply for Assistance

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA, GA -- Faith is a pillar of hope, and for many Americans it has been a powerful reason for their continued success during these challenging times. The Administration, along with SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and...
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(BPRW) Statement From ESSENCE Communications, Inc. on the 2020 ESSENCE Festival of Culture

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- “New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell bravely recommended yesterday that no large events take place in New Orleans in 2020, and ESSENCE fully supports that decision. After continued monitoring...
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BPRW places "Featured Videos" on their homepage

BPRW places "Featured Videos" on their homepage

On a mission to provide Black news on demand 24/7, Black PR Wire has taken their digital platform service to a whole new level...
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(BPRW) Black PR Wire places “Featured Videos” on the website’s homepage

(BPRW) Black PR Wire places “Featured Videos” on the website’s homepage

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, Fla. – Continuing their quest to provide Black news on demand 24/7, Black PR Wire has taken their digital platform service to a whole new level.  The BPRW YouTube Channel, now prominently displayed on the B...
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Business Wire to host a Free Webinar: Experts Discuss Multicultural PR Webinar

Business Wire to host a Free Webinar: Experts Discuss Multicultural PR Webinar

Here’s your chance to increase trust in your brand and connect with diverse audiences.  Business Wire will host a webinar featuring experts in the field who will discuss Multicultural PR. Reaching diverse audiences across the glo...
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(BPRW) Business Wire to host a Webinar: Experts Discuss Multicultural PR Webinar

(BPRW) Business Wire to host a Webinar: Experts Discuss Multicultural PR Webinar

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK, NY -- Here’s your chance to increase trust in your brand and connect with diverse audiences.  Business Wire will host a webinar featuring experts in the field who will discuss Multicultural PR. Reaching...
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