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OWN SETS PREMIERE DATE AND UNVEILS NEW SEASON TRAILER FOR DRAMA 'QUEEN SUGAR' FROM AWARD-WINNING CREATOR AVA DuVERNAY
Los Angeles, CA - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the acclaimed contemporary drama series "Queen Sugar," created and executive produced by filmmaker Ava DuVernay ("When They See Us," "Cherish the Day"), returns Tuesday, September...
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RSR Partners Deepens Bench with Eric Douglas Keene
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RSR Partners, a leading board and executive search firm, has announced that Eric Douglas Keene has joined the firm’s Board & CEO Services practice as a Managing Director in Chicago.
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Center for Black Innovation presents Black Tech Week
It's that time of year again. Sending you a quick invitation to BlackTech Week 21'. We are hosting BlackTech Week this year as a hybrid virtual and in-person event and we want you there! This year we've got tracks like...
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The National Black MBA Association® Returns to Chicago Roots for 43rd Annual Conference
The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA) is gearing up to host its 43rd annual conference and career exposition with an epic homecoming in Chicago. Open for registration now, the event will be hosted at McCormick Place from Sept. 14...
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Summer of Soul
In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture...
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FPL selects Curley’s House of Style as the 2021 Miami-Dade Nonprofit Energy Makeover Recipient
Local food bank Curley’s House of Style, which provides food and other resources for thousands of community members, has received a free energy makeover valued at more than $3,500, courtesy of Florida Power & Light Company.
After...
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MLS and BPC Celebrate Freedom on Juneteenth with Limited-Edition Jerseys Auctioned to Benefit Black Communities
NEW YORK – Major League Soccer today announced plans to recognize Juneteenth – the effective end of slavery in the United States – with a series of initiatives that celebrate freedom. In collaboration with its clubs, Black...
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Salute THEM Awards Honors Musical Vanguards Sly Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ludacris and Others from The New National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) on June 6, 2021
Gospel ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones, jazz pianist Patrice Rushen, renowned songstress Darlene Love, director Bille Woodruff, choreographer Jamal Josef and celebrity stylist June Ambrose to be honored for Black Music Month.
To kick off Black M...
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Wells Fargo Completes Investments in 13 Black-Owned Banks, Fulfilling $50 Million Pledge Made in 2020
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced it has finalized investments in two additional African American Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs): The Harbor Bank of Maryland and Industrial Bank of Washington...
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Chefs of the Caribbean brings the Caribbean to homes around the world
Brand and website offer a curated Caribbean lifestyle with tips, products and shopping for the entire family.
You can enjoy a Caribbean lifestyle no matter where you live, and Chefs of the Caribbean (chefsofthecaribbean.com) has everything...
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California Partners With Accomplished African-American Artist to Illustrate Importance of Wearing Masks to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
The State of California has partnered with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation to present the Masking Series by prominent African-American visual artist Jessica Wimbley as part of a campaign to reach disproportionately impacted communiti...
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'Atlanta Speaks with Dr. John Eaves' Is the New Leading Voice in Political Commentary
'Atlanta Speaks with Dr. John Eaves' is a local political commentary show that addresses significant topics within the Black community. The show will feature thoughtful conversations with elected officials, public policy experts, clergy and...
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T3 Entertainment presents the 1st Indoor Full Capacity Concert in May 2021 – Houston, TX
Houston, TX -- Coming after the unforeseen COVID-19 pandemic, T3 Entertainment brings the 1st full capacity concert at an indoor arena on May 29, 2021 at the Toyota Center. The show, entitled “H-Town Memorial...
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Call for Entries: Golden Globe-winning actress, playwright, and activist Regina Taylor’s the black album.mixtape. Project
As a backdrop to the historical significance of 2020 defined by COVID-19 and social protest, Regina Taylor—the Golden Globe-winning actress, playwright, and activist—in partnership with Southern Methodist University’s (SMU...
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SISTAS ARE DOIN’ IT FOR THEMSELVES SHORT FILM SHOWCASE
Hollywood, CA - Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) spotlights shorts created by female filmmakers of African-American descent (Black Women).
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For(bes) The Culture Launches The State Of Black Entrepreneurship, An Ongoing Project To Accurately Define, Rectify And Create Black History
Forbes announces the launch of The State of Black Entrepreneurship, an ongoing project that aims to accurately define, rectify and create Black history.
Driven by For(bes) The Culture, the world’s preeminent community for B...
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Washington, DC Area Freshman Establishes Black Film Society at One of the Nation’s Top Film Colleges
Silver Spring, Maryland - Madison Welborn, a freshman film production major at Chapman University’s College of Film and Media Arts in (Orange County, CA) has established a student ran organization/club entitled the Black Film Society...
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Royal Oils and Gold Series Launch “Crowns of Heritage” Campaign to Help Black Families Connect with their African Roots
In honor of Black History Month, P&G’s Royal Oils by Head & Shoulders and Gold Series from Pantene enlisted the help of AfricanAncestry.com to trace the DNA of the team behind the brands and launch a journe...
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ONEUNITED BANK, LARGEST BLACK OWNED BANK AND VISA LAUNCH ONETRANSACTION CAMPAIGN
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first and only Black owned digital bank in the country and Visa are proud to announce for Black History Month the OneTransaction Campaign to close the racial wealth gap. T...
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Remembering Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron, who endured racist death threats while chasing down and breaking Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record, and still considered by many to be baseball’s legitimate long ball king, died Friday. He was 86.
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