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(BPRW) Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research Awarded $351,000 grant to launch HBCU Criminal Justice Research Hub

(Black PR Wire) Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research has received a $351,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity to form the HBCU Criminal Justice Research Hub. Th...

(BPRW) Experian and Center for Financial Advancement Launch HBCU Financial Literacy Program

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Almost half of all college students say money management is a bigger challenge than any other they may face, according to the U.S. Department of Education. To empower students as they embark o...

(BPRW) ASPIRETV TO DEBUT 6 MINUTES TO GLORY: THE HBCU BAND EXPERIENCE IN JANUARY

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA – AspireTV, the network that celebrates and reflects Black culture and urban lifestyle, is premiering the limited series 6 Minutes to Glory: The HBCU Band Experience on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. ET. Two...

(BPRW) Walgreens Launches Free Paxlovid Delivery Services with DoorDash and Uber

(Black PR Wire) DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, in partnership with DoorDash and Uber, Walgreens announced free delivery of Paxlovid, a COVID-19 oral antiviral therapy, directly to the doorsteps of those who need it. With more tha...

(BPRW) Marsha P. Johnson Institute to Celebrate Acclaimed Black Artists and the Power of Resistance With Nick Cave, Jack Cave and Michaela Angela Davis at the DuSable Museum

(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As a nod to its national prominence as the leading nonprofit advocating for the protection and human rights of the Black transgender community, the Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI) will lead a pa...

(BPRW) RJ Cyler, Benedict Cumberbatch, James McAvoy, Anna Diop, David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard and Marianne Jean-Baptiste Join LaKeith Stanfield and Omar Sy in Legendary Pictures’ “The Book of Clarence”

(Black PR Wire) BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Filming has begun in Italy on Legendary Pictures’ “The Book of Clarence,” a film, set in biblical times, directed, written, produced and composed by multi-hyphenate,...

(BPRW) COLOR OF CHANGE, SURVIVED AND PUNISHED NY AND ENVISION FREEDOM FUND REJOICE AND CELEBRATE TRACY McCARTER’S FREEDOM

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK — Recently, the indictment against Tracy McCarter, a Black woman and survivor of domestic violence, was dismissed but not sealed by Judge Diane Kiesel. This comes two weeks after Manhattan District Attorn...

(BPRW) Moss Welcomes 20 Participants to Innovative Two-Year Solar Apprenticeship Program

(Black PR Wire) FORT LAUDERDALE & GAINESVILLE, Fla. – This month, Moss Construction enrolled the first 20 participants in its innovative solar apprenticeship program that will train the future leaders of the booming utility-scale...

(BPRW) Civil Rights Icon Rev. Al Sharpton Joins Citizens for Judicial Fairness to Demand Gov. Carney Diversify Delaware's Supreme Court

(Black PR Wire) WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Respected civil rights activist and leader Reverend Al Sharpton issued the below statement today, urging Delaware Governor John Carney to fill two upcoming vacancies on the...

(BPRW) Haitian Bridge Alliance Receives Generous Grant from Mackenzie Scott

(Black PR Wire) San Diego, California - The Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) is thrilled to announce it is the recipient of a generous grant from Mackenzie Scott along with dozens of fantastic organizations on the frontlines of the most d...

(BPRW) Award-winning Journalist Roland Martin Named 2022 Fall Commencement Speaker

(Black PR Wire) JACKSON, Miss. – Jackson State University (JSU) is pleased to announce award-winning journalist Roland S. Martin as the commencement speaker for the ceremony on Friday, December 9th at 10...

(BPRW) Strickland Elected to Black Caucus Leadership

(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was elected by her Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) colleagues to serve as CBC Whip in the 118th Congress. Strickland is the first member from Washington state...

(BPRW) SUNCHIPS® TO SPOTLIGHT UNDERREPRESENTED ARTISTS ON BAGS AND IN NEW EXHIBIT DURING PREMIER ART WEEK IN MIAMI

(Black PR Wire) Art curator and collector, singer, and diversity advocate Mashonda Tifrere partners with SunChips to launch second year of “Art Seen” campaign. According to recent research, less than 15% of art in permanent...

(BPRW) REV. AL SHARPTON ISSUES STATEMENT ON HISTORIC ELECTION OF REP. HAKEEM JEFFRIES AS INCOMING HOUSE MINORITY LEADER

(Black PR Wire) New York, NY – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), today issued the following statement on the historic selection of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to become the nation’s...

(BPRW) Popeyes Partners with NUL to Onboard Diverse Franchisees

(Black PR Wire) Popeyes recently announced a new partnership with the National Urban League, a non-profit organization dedicated to economic empowerment, equality, and social justice for African Americans and others in underserved...

(BPRW) MLK's "Continuing the Dream" Tour

(Black PR Wire) Insider Expeditions and the King family invite you to Washington, D.C. over President's Day Weekend, February 17-20, 2023. This four-day curated itinerary traverses the capitol's landmarks that memorialize MLK Jr's vision, w...

(BPRW) Apple expands its coding education resources with a new Today at Apple session

(Black PR Wire) In celebration of Computer Science Education Week, Apple is introducing a new coding session — Coding Lab for Kids: Code Your First App — at Apple Store locations around the world. Designed to inspire partic...

(BPRW) George Floyd Memorial Center Changes Names and Becomes Floyd Family Center for Social Equity

(Black PR Wire) Raleigh, NC – Chief Impact Officer, Roger Floyd, George Floyd's uncle, and Executive Director and cousin, Thomas McLaurin, spent the last few months exploring the strategic direction for what was formerly known as...

(BPRW) McDonald’s USA Partners with Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Alkeme to Deepen Its Commitment to Support HBCU Students Financial and Mental Health Needs

(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO — McDonald’s has remained committed to feeding and fostering communities when they need it most, starting with a warm meal and a smile. As part of this commitment, the company has long supported Hist...

(BPRW) THE BLACK ECONOMIC ALLIANCE APPOINTS SAMANTHA TWEEDY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. – The Black Economic Alliance (BEA), a nonpartisan group of Black business leaders and aligned advocates working to expand the political and economic power of the Black community, t...