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(BPRW) Some Black Twitter users hope this app will be a safe space

(Black PR Wire) Forget tweeting. For some Black social media users, it's now all about spilling. A newer app called Spill, which has two Black founders, has become the latest platform that some people of color have flocked to following...

(BPRW) Karen Georgia Thompson becomes first woman to lead UCC in historic vote

(Black PR Wire) The General Synod of the United Church of Christ made history Monday, July 3, when it elected the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson as the first woman, and the first Black woman, to lead the denomination as General...

(BPRW) 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. Making A Difference in Downstate, New York.

(Black PR Wire) New York, New York – The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. is affectionately known as “The Organization That Makes A Difference” is making a substantial difference in Downstate, New York. The 10...

(BPRW) NFL Players Association and Black Men Vote Announce Historic Partnership

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Recently, the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and voter engagement organization Black Men Vote (BMV), announced an historic partnership focused on voter registration and engageme...

(BPRW) CLIMATE MEDIA ADVISORY: Sustainable Solutions Summit Invites DC Area Students to Design Climate Change Solutions

(Black PR Wire) CHEVY CHASE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- From July 10-14, the Black Student Fund and Forbright Bank will host the first-ever Sustainable Solutions Summit, a weeklong event where high school students from...

(BPRW) NAACP Launches ‘Diversity No Matter What’ Pledge for Colleges and Universities

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – The NAACP calls on more than 1,600 U.S. public and private colleges and universities with selective admissions processes to commit to the "Diversity No Matter What" pledge following the Supreme C...

(BPRW) Sean Tresvant Promoted to Taco Bell Division CEO, Effective January 1, 2024

(Black PR Wire) Louisville, KY – Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced the promotion of Sean Tresvant to Taco Bell Division Chief Executive Officer, reporting to Yum! Brands Chief Executive Officer David Gibbs, effec...

(BPRW) MYAVANA Presents "The Hair That Bonds Us” A Docuseries

(Black PR Wire) "The Hair That Bonds Us" is a cultural conversation and captivating docuseries that delves into the extraordinary journey of the pioneering company, MYAVANA, and its revolutionary mission to transform the multi-bil...

(BPRW) FDOT District Six Released Summer Holiday Travel Information

(Black PR Wire) Ahead of the busy travel period expected during Independence Day weekend and in the summer, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six, along with the Florida 511 Advanced Traveler Information System (...

(BPRW) Black PR Wire's July Power Profiler: Nikkia Reveillac

(Black PR Wire) Nikkia Reveillac is a passionate people advocate, a global culture maven, and a change agent. She is currently a Director of Consumer Insights at Netflix and is the former Head of Research at Twitter. Prior to Twitter,...

(BPRW) Essence Festival

(Black PR Wire) It’s that time again – time for the renowned and much anticipated Essence Festival! Held over Fourth of July weekend at the Caesars Superdome and throughout downtown New Orleans, the Essence Festival has evo...

(BPRW) It’s National Black Family Month

(Black PR Wire) Did you know that July is National Black Family Month? This holiday is all about celebrating families and important family members. We all know that family is extremely important within the black community. So, thi...

(BPRW) Idris Elba and Marc Boyan partner to launch new marketing and content business, SillyFace

(Black PR Wire) Actor, filmmaker and musician, Idris Elba, and Marc Boyan, founder of Miroma Group, one of the largest independent marketing groups in the world, today announced the launch of their new internat...

(BPRW) CBCF Expresses Deep Concern on SCOTUS Ruling on Affirmative Action

(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) expresses deep concern and profound disappointment in the US Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action as we know it in the...

(BPRW) SheaMoisture and Roku Originals Announce the “The Next Black Millionaires” Docuseries

(Black PR Wire) New York, NY – SheaMoisture is teaming up with The Roku Channel and MACRO Television Studios to debut “The Next Black Millionaires,” a docuseries that captures the journey of three ambitious entre...

(BPRW) Usher, Miguel, GloRilla, Coco Jones and NLE Choppa to Perform During “iHeartRadio Living Black!” 2023 Special Event and National On-Air Celebration Of Black Culture and Impact In America Hosted by Jess Hilarious on August 2

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK - iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the U.S., today announced the third annual “iHeartRadio Living Black!” 2023 a special event featuring performances by Usher, Miguel, GloRilla, Coc...

(BPRW) FAMILY DAY RETURNS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY ABOUT SWIM SAFETY

(Black PR Wire) HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA - Drowning is preventable. Yet, it's the leading cause of death of children ages 1-4 years in Broward County. With the many pools, waterways, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water in...

(BPRW) TSA is prepared for record passenger volumes over the Independence Day holiday period

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON — As the Independence Day holiday approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for sustained higher summertime passenger volumes at airport security checkpoints nationwide. T...

(BPRW) Disney Branded Television Greenlights ‘Disney Junior’s Ariel,’ an Animated Series Inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’

(Black PR Wire) Disney Branded Television has greenlit a new animated series for preschoolers, “Disney Junior’s Ariel,” inspired by the beloved story of “The Little Mermaid.” The announcement was made toda...

(BPRW) The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola® Goes Down from June 29 - July 3 with Unmatched Daytime Experiences

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- It’s about that time for the nation’s largest festival by per day attendance to turn up in the heart of New Orleans! The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-...