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Healthier Soul Food Cookbook Takes Fresh Approach to Traditional Recipes for "Go Red" Heart Health Month

Healthier Soul Food Cookbook Takes Fresh Approach to Traditional Recipes for "Go Red" Heart Health Month

Joint Project Between Transamerica Center for Health Studies and the Association of Black Women Physicians Promotes Healthier, Happy Traditional Eating (Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES – January 29, 2018 – The Healthier Tr...
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“I’m Going to Disney World!’’ Teens Surprised Live on “Good Morning America’’ with Mentoring Trip to Disney Dreamers Academy

“I’m Going to Disney World!’’ Teens Surprised Live on “Good Morning America’’ with Mentoring Trip to Disney Dreamers Academy

Teens from California, Texas, New Jersey and Virginia among 100 high school students selected from thousands across country to participate in coveted mentoring event at Disney in March; (Black PR Wire) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. –  &...
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The Health Gap Launches New “Culture of Health” Campaign to Raise Awareness, Drive Engagement around Mission to Eliminate Health Disparities

The Health Gap Launches New “Culture of Health” Campaign to Raise Awareness, Drive Engagement around Mission to Eliminate Health Disparities

Multi-media awareness campaign focuses on the Health Gap’s ongoing commitment to make Cincinnati a healthy place to live, work and play (Black PR Wire) CINCINNATI – The Center for Closing the Health Gap (Health Gap), a lead...
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Former NFL Player Helps to Encourage Young Athletes in Miami

Former NFL Player Helps to Encourage Young Athletes in Miami

FPL-sponsored Student ACES Program continues to promote the values and principles of leadership to young adults (Black PR Wire) Miami Beach, Fla -- Student-athletes on the football team of Miami Beach Senior High School reconnect with...
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Keisha Lance Bottoms to be Inaugurated as Atlanta’s 60th Mayor Tuesday

Keisha Lance Bottoms to be Inaugurated as Atlanta’s 60th Mayor Tuesday

The inauguration ceremony and swearing-in for Mayor-Elect Keisha Lance Bottoms, Atlanta City Council President-Elect Felicia Moore and Atlanta City Councilmembers-Elect will be held on Tuesday, January 2 at 1 p.m. in the King International...
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Winnie

Winnie

Winnie -- Part of the Best of the African Diaspora International Film Festival of New York -- Supremely controversial, Winnie Mandela has been labeled a woman condemned for her radical role in the liberation of her South African people unde...
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Billy Dee Williams, Tiffany Haddish and Omari Hardwick Confirmed as Honorees at the 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

Billy Dee Williams, Tiffany Haddish and Omari Hardwick Confirmed as Honorees at the 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

(Black PR Wire) New York, New York  – The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors is proud to present legendary actor, singer and writer Billy Dee Williams with the “Hollywood Legacy Award;” act...
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Two Women of Power Will Deliver FAMU’s Fall Commencement Speeches

Two Women of Power Will Deliver FAMU’s Fall Commencement Speeches

(Black PR Wire) The first female and 117th bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Vashti McKenzie and alumna and Allstate Insurance Executive Cheryl Harris will address Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) fall...
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 FedEx Named one of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity by Great Place to Work and Fortune

FedEx Named one of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity by Great Place to Work and Fortune

(Black PR Wire) MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today that it has been recognized as one of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity by global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortu...
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Funky Turns 40! Funk, Art & Soul - The Black Archives Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

Funky Turns 40! Funk, Art & Soul - The Black Archives Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

(Black PR Wire) The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, ​​Inc. turns 40 this years and is set to host a celebration during its Soul Basel event taking place December 6-9 in Miami, FL. Hosted by...
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FMU Students Receive Grant from the NASCAR Foundation

FMU Students Receive Grant from the NASCAR Foundation

Student from Florida Memorial University's National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) have been awarded a grant from the NASCAR Foundation. 
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Greentop Gifts' Clarence Claus Featured in O Magazine

Greentop Gifts' Clarence Claus Featured in O Magazine

Clarence returns with new apparel and signature wrapping paper for the 2017 Holiday Season.
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Cedric the Entertainer: Using Laughter to Build Character

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...
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WGN America to Air a Brand New Home Improvement Show

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

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...
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A Marching Band at Allen University

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...
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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

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

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

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...
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