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(BPRW) TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL HONOURS TRAILBLAZING ACTRESS PAM GRIER + 80 FILMS FROM 20 COUNTRIES!

(BPRW) TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL HONOURS TRAILBLAZING ACTRESS PAM GRIER + 80 FILMS FROM 20 COUNTRIES!

(Black PR Wire) TORONTO – The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF), presented by TD Bank Group (TD) in collaboration with Global News, announces the official program and events lineup running February 14 – 19, 2024. Foun...
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(BPRW) Metro Tech to Showcase Local Businesses at Black History Month Celebration

(BPRW) Metro Tech to Showcase Local Businesses at Black History Month Celebration

(Black PR Wire) The 2024 Metro Tech Black History Month Celebration promises to not only commemorate the rich history and contributions of the Black community but also serve as a platform for local Black-owned businesses, com...
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(BPRW) Explore Alvin Ailey and the performing arts on Google Arts & Culture

(BPRW) Explore Alvin Ailey and the performing arts on Google Arts & Culture

(Black PR Wire) The Ailey organization, which has grown to comprise two repertory companies, a school and public classes, is committed to furthering the work of Alvin Ailey, the visionary choreographer, dancer and cultural leader. Foll...
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(BPRW) After a spate of education bans, Florida churches are taking Black history into their own hands

(BPRW) After a spate of education bans, Florida churches are taking Black history into their own hands

(Black PR Wire) Some 100 people — Black and white, from elementary school-aged children to adults in their 80s — filed into the Agape Perfecting Praise and Worship Center in Orlando in October. They were there for a lesson...
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(BPRW) NCAA Champion and WNBA Draftee, Alexis Morris Signs With the Harlem Globetrotters

(BPRW) NCAA Champion and WNBA Draftee, Alexis Morris Signs With the Harlem Globetrotters

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The world famous Harlem Globetrotters, synonymous with basketball excellence and global entertainment, today announced the signing of former Louisiana State University (LSU) star and WNBA...
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(BPRW) Howard University Appoints Lydia Sermons as Vice President and Chief Communications Officer

(BPRW) Howard University Appoints Lydia Sermons as Vice President and Chief Communications Officer

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – After an extensive national search, Lydia Sermons has been named Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Howard University. In this role, Sermons will report to Presiden...
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(BPRW) Denton Black Film Festival Wraps Up 10th Year

(BPRW) Denton Black Film Festival Wraps Up 10th Year

(Black PR Wire) DENTON, TEXAS – The Denton Black Film Festival wrapped up its 10th year, topping more than 12,000 attendees and recognizing some of the nation’s top independent filmmakers. The festival also featured a gamin...
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(BPRW) Treating Health Disparities: The Link Between Black History & American Heart Observances

(BPRW) Treating Health Disparities: The Link Between Black History & American Heart Observances

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL -- African-Americans are disproportionately harder hit by cardiovascular disease risk factors and are as much as three times more likely to die from heart disease than non-Hispanic whites, according to the U.S. Cen...
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(BPRW) National College Resources Foundation Marks Milestone with 25th Annual Los Angeles Black College Expo™

(BPRW) National College Resources Foundation Marks Milestone with 25th Annual Los Angeles Black College Expo™

(Black PR Wire) WALNUT, CA – The 25th Annual Los Angeles Black College Expo™, hosted by National College Resources Foundation (NCRF), is Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at, its home for the entire...
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(BPRW) Comcast NBCUniversal Partners with News is Out and Word In Black to Launch Fellowship Program that Highlights Black and LGBTQ+ Issues

(BPRW) Comcast NBCUniversal Partners with News is Out and Word In Black to Launch Fellowship Program that Highlights Black and LGBTQ+ Issues

(Black PR Wire) PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- News is Out, a queer media collaborative of six of the nation’s legendary LGBTQ+ publications, and Word In Black, a collaborative of ten of the nation’s legendary Bl...
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(BPRW) ESSENCE to Honor Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Nkechi Okoro Carroll & Kathryn Busby at the 17th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards hosted by Method Man

(BPRW) ESSENCE to Honor Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Nkechi Okoro Carroll & Kathryn Busby at the 17th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards hosted by Method Man

(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, ESSENCE announces the illustrious honorees for the 17th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, set to take place on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Acade...
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(BPRW) The AFrican-AMerican Medical and Mental Health Practitioner Directory

(BPRW) The AFrican-AMerican Medical and Mental Health Practitioner Directory

(Black PR Wire) AFAMOASIS.COM is the name of The AFrican-AMerican Oasis Medical and Mental Health Practitioner Directory that is a product of AFAM OASIS LLC created as a search and showcase medium of African-American Health professionals in...
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(BPRW) Urgent need to address health equity at intersection of American Heart Month and Black History Month 2024

(BPRW) Urgent need to address health equity at intersection of American Heart Month and Black History Month 2024

(Black PR Wire) DALLAS — Black Americans have the highest incidence of cardiac arrest outside of the hospital and are significantly less likely to survive.[1] Cardiac arrest in Black neighborhoods is associated with alarmingly lo...
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(BPRW) Black History Month: The Art of Costume Designing

(BPRW) Black History Month: The Art of Costume Designing

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – It’s Black History Month, and during this time, we honor and celebrate the contributions and legacy of African Americans to the United States. In recognition of this year’s theme, which is Afric...
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(BPRW) Inspira Health Announces Promotion of Robin A. Walton to Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President of External Affairs

(BPRW) Inspira Health Announces Promotion of Robin A. Walton to Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President of External Affairs

(Black PR Wire) MULLICA HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Inspira Health today announced the promotion of Robin A. Walton to the role of Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President, External Affairs, effective February 1...
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(BPRW) NNPA Salutes U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Enhancing Opportunity for Black Owned and Other Minority Owned FM Broadcasters through Geotargeting

(BPRW) NNPA Salutes U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Enhancing Opportunity for Black Owned and Other Minority Owned FM Broadcasters through Geotargeting

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America and 250 Black owned media companies throughout the United States of America, resolutely joins w...
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(BPRW) BPRW’s “Thrivin’ in Color” Podcast Welcomes Season 2

(BPRW) BPRW’s “Thrivin’ in Color” Podcast Welcomes Season 2

(Black PR Wire) Thrivin’ in Color, the popular podcast from Black PR Wire, kicks off Black History Month with the premiere of its second season. “We’ve successfully produced and have aired 30 dynamic and thought-provo...
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(BPRW) Join us for a candid conversation about AI

(BPRW) Join us for a candid conversation about AI

(Black PR Wire) In recognition of Black History Month, Black PR Wire and media partner, Business Wire will host a webinar to discuss Artificial Intelligence and its opportunities, challenges and impact in the Black community, including...
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(BPRW) Black PR Wire's February Power Profiler: Usher

(BPRW) Black PR Wire's February Power Profiler: Usher

(Black PR Wire) Usher Raymond IV was born in Dallas, Texas, to Jonetta Patton (née O'Neal) and Usher Raymond III. He began singing when he was six years old, joining the local church choir at the behest of his mother who ac...
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(BPRW) A Community Looks Toward the Glorya Kaufman Model to Address School’s Closure, Combat Disparities, and Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in the Morningside Park Community

(BPRW) A Community Looks Toward the Glorya Kaufman Model to Address School’s Closure, Combat Disparities, and Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in the Morningside Park Community

(Black PR Wire) In the shadow of billionaire investments and nestled along the eastern entrance of the vibrant city of Inglewood, Morningside Park is gearing up for change. This community, which includes landmarks like the Forum, sitting ad...
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