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Cedric the Entertainer: Using Laughter to Build Character

Tomorrow, Cedric the Entertainer offers fans a rare glimpse into his private life, detailing his passion for helping kids, how his faith impacts his comedy, and revealing how close friends like Steve Harvey are a vital part of the comedy ic...

WGN America to Air a Brand New Home Improvement Show

“Flip This Hood” Airs November 19th (Black PR Wire) Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX – WGN America will Air a Home Restoration Show like no other; starting Sunday, November 19, 2017 audiences will welcome into their Homes...

Altemia™ Achieves Successful Clinical Results in Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Statistically significant results confirm the mechanism of action of AltemiaTM for the treatment of SCD Primary and secondary endpoints were met A clinically meaningful reduction of vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) was observed in the top...

A Marching Band at Allen University

Mr. Eddie Ellis Hired as New Band Director to lead the Band of Gold (Black PR Wire) Allen University today unveiled another vital element in the institution's steady resurgence. A show-stopping marching band directed by an...

Naturi Naughton Hosts “BET HER FIGHTS: BREAST CANCER” Concert Special Premiering Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 7pm ET/PT on BET Her and 10pm ET/PT on BET

Concert Special Features Uplifting Performances from Keyshia Cole, Sevyn Streeter, Alice Smith, and Iconic Girl Group XSCAPE Personal Stories of Strength and Survival from La La Anthony, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Vivian Green, Richard Roundtre...

JASON TAYLOR ANNOUNCES MIKE POUNCEY TO FACE JARVIS LANDRY AT JT’S PING-PONG SMASH 14 PRESENTED BY PUBLIX

AT HARD ROCK LIVE ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 (Black PR Wire) HOLLYWOOD – Two years ago, Jason Taylor shook up the table-tennis community by adding Mike Pouncey to his annual Ping-Pong Smash lineup. On Monday, Novem...

Last Chance for High School Students to Apply for 2018 Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort

Applications for the once-in-a-lifetime inspirational program are open through Oct. 31 at www.DisneyDreamersAcademy.com (Black PR Wire) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – October 12, 2017 – High School students participating in the 2018 D...

My Miami Story conversations set for October 17

As communities across the nation grapple with an inflammatory racial and political climate, there is an increased need for spaces where people can find common ground through shared experiences and open dialogue. That's a main driver behind...

NASA Langley’s Katherine Johnson Computational Research Facility Officially Opens

(Black PR Wire) When she heard that NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, would name its newest building after her, Katherine Johnson responded the only way she could – with surprise. “You want my hones...

NABJ Establishes Hurricane Fund, Solicits Support as Disasters Continue to Wreak Havoc

NABJ members impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey are encouraged to apply (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) continues to express concern and extends offers of support as Hurricanes Ir...

Theatre Communications Group and Project1VOICE to Host #LegacyLeaders Video Screening Tour for Douglas Turner Ward and Negro Ensemble Company at Ebony Repertory Theatre on Saturday, September 23

Celebration to Feature Video Screening and Panel Discussion with Negro Ensemble Company Alumni (Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2017 – Theatre Communications Group (TCG) and Project1VOICE (P1V) are proud...

Allstate and Tom Joyner Celebrate Family, Fun and Fellowship Labor Day Weekend at The Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion

Tom Joyner, host of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show, and Allstate Insurance Company are celebrating the importance of family fun for every generation at the 2017 Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion. The prominent event, now...

“IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE” RETURNS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 9:00 PM ET/PT ON OWN

(Black PR Wire) Los Angeles – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network’s award-winning series “Iyanla: Fix My Life” hosted by six-time New York Times bestselling author, spiritual life coach and executive producer Iyanla...

Tagged Launches Tagged Live

(Black PR Wire) NEW HOPE, Pa - AUGUST 15, 2017 – The Meet Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MEET), a public market leader in the mobile meeting space, today announced a new live-streaming feature on Tagged, its leading African-American mobile meeti...

HBO RENEWS BALLERS AND INSECURE

(Black PR Wire) With both series seeing record viewership this season, HBO has renewed the comedy series BALLERS for a fourth season and INSECURE for a third season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, executive vice president, HBO Progr...

JTF to Introduce “The Get Up” An Urban Fashion Experience

The Jason Taylor Foundation, through its Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network, is celebrating the end of summer and the beginning of the 2017-18 school year with the introduction of its newest and most fashion forward event to date. "The...

(BPRW) CBCF's 47th Annual Legislative Conference

(BPRW) Washington, D.C. -- Join the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) for the 47th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) in Washington, D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, September 20 - 24, 2017....

ASPIRE ACQUIRES TWO NOTABLE SERIES - The Hughleys and In Living Color Joining the Network’s Lineup

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA – July 19, 2017 – Aspire (@TVaspire), the network that reflects, shares and celebrates the experiences of black culture and urban lifestyle, announced two major acquisitions today. The network has...

“BEING MARY JANE” Season Four Returns Tuesday, July 18 at 10 PM

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This summer, BET Networks’ #1 original drama series, starring Gabrielle Union, “BEING MARY JANE” returns just in time to bring the heat. On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 10 PM season...

Odds for Receiving a Kidney Transplant Now Equal for African-American Candidates

UNOS analysis of most recent kidney policy shows progress on key goals (Black PR Wire) RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Improvements in national kidney transplant policy have evened the rates at which African-American transplant candida...