News by subject: BLK

Before the successful convening of the 5th annual National HBCU Week, PROPEL officially welcomed educator Dr. Lisa N. Herring as President. Herring, who most recently served as superintendent of the Atlanta Public Schools, is respected as a champion...

Today the Violence Policy Center (VPC) released When Men Murder Women: A Review of 25...

Blueprint Prep and the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) announced a renewal of their partnership designed to increase diversity in the legal field. NBLSA pre-law members will have the opportunity to receive LSAT prep scholarships that...

WHO: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Honorary Chair of Houston Wealth Building Day Felicia Guidry, President Houston chapter NAREB chapter Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, Houston developer, and NAREB National PresidentRodney Elis, Harris County...

Boston University announced today that Melissa L. Gilliam, the executive vice president and provost of The Ohio State University, and a distinguished educator, scholar, research scientist, and physician, will be Boston University's 11th president....

Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP (https://zulualilaw.com/), the largest Black-owned law firm in California's Inland Empire, wins a landmark decision establishing the standard to present claims...

The Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE) congratulates the Honourable Greg Fergus on his historic election as the Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Canada's history, as Mr. Fergus...

The National Black Movie Association (NBMA), newly minted partner organization of the White House...

Three-time Emmy award winning journalist, entrepreneur and author Gaby Natale will be the keynote speaker for the highly-anticipated Comerica Bank Women's Business Symposium, set to be held on October 12th at the Toyota Music Factory....

Sunday, Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, unveiled a bronze plaque commemorating the national historic significance of Richard Pierpoint in a special ceremony at the Fergus Grand Theatre. The unveiling was made on behalf of the...

Brooklyn Chop House & Brooklyn Chop House Grocer, the Black-Owned restaurant group renowned for its innovative fusion of classic Asian cuisine with New York flair team made up of Robert "Don Pooh" Cummins, Dave Thomas, Charles Suitt, and Stratis...

Today national leaders in architecture, engineering and construction are launching AEC Unites to inspire, promote and spur equity and inclusion in the AEC industry for Black talent and Black-owned businesses. Historically, Blacks have...

Today, Kindred by PARENTS announced the launch of its debut digital issue created to celebrate the culture and traditions of Black families everywhere. Kindred's Black Joy Issue is filled with more than 15 stories, including a cover story featuring...

Corded window coverings are considered one of the top hidden hazards in the home, due to the potential strangulation hazard to young children. To increase awareness of this danger, October is recognized as Window Covering Safety Month. The Window...

Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE), in collaboration with the National Science & Technology Medals Foundation (NSTMF), is hosting Innovation Unscripted on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Atlantic Theater at...

Journalist and award-winning television host Dianne Andrews' investigative journey began at the LSU Cold Case Project through the 2008 Emmett Till Cold Case Act, inspired by a Klansman's daughter seeking forgiveness for her father's hate crimes and...

In August, the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio (ULGSO) proudly unveiled the Holloman Center for Social Justice (CSJ) in Avondale Town Center, following an inaugural ribbon-cutting ceremony presented by Fifth Third Bank. The ceremony was...

The annual event hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier will also award $3M in scholarships during its weeklong gathering. Ariel Investments CEO and Starbucks chairwoman Mellody Hobson to be honored with the 2023 ELC Achievement...

The Russell Innovation Center of Entrepreneurs (RICE) today announced that they will receive an $800K grant from Walmart through Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity As part of Walmart's and the Walmart Foundation's commitment to contribute $100...

Shulman Rogers Law Firm today reaffirms its commitment to the growth of minority-owned businesses with the launch of Year Two of its Black-Owned Business Program. The Program will provide free legal support for a year to a Black-Owned business in the...

Today, IN THE BLACK NETWORK (ITBN), a streaming service that highlights Black voices and original stories that are culturally significant and relatable for all audiences, announced a partnership with blk., the only functional beverage infused with...

Rocking to the rhythm of authenticity and diversity, The Fresh Beats Dolls, Doll of the Year Finalist at this week's 2023 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, will come to life in an animated short series from EPI, the toy and publishing division of The...

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering different cultural groups stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a...

The highly expected Black Footwear Forum came to a close on September 24th in Detroit, MI with outstanding success. Attendees of the free event left feeling inspired and buzzing with excitement from presentations, panel discussions, and networking...

Watch Duty, the only app that provides real-time wildfire information, announced that it has added language support for Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino. Since expanding throughout the American West earlier this summer, Watch Duty has...

Today, the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), and 17 partner organizations announced the formation of the Data Equity Coalition, a new partnership to improve health outcomes through better, more...

A new mood of dark glamour takes hold with H&M Studio's A/W23 collection. Inspired by the thrilling simplicity of classic black, silhouettes channel the stark sophistication of film noir heroines. This collection marks the 10th year of H&M Studio...

PEPSI® Dig In, the brand's platform designed to drive access, business growth, and awareness to Black-owned restaurants, returns with its Restaurant...

New research finds that FSA direct loans for Black farmers took about 2 days longer on average than loans for all other farmers to be completed and processed. However, the effect was almost entirely concentrated among operating loans (OLs). But why?...

African Pride, an award-winning haircare brand known for addressing the needs of all hair types with premium, natural ingredients, is once again proud to announce its partnership with Impressions of Beauty, a trusted multicultural college marketing...

MP Lloyd Longfield will take part in a Parks Canada and Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the national historic significance of Richard Pierpoint (c.1744-c.1838). Richard Pierpoint was enslaved for...

Billboard chart-topping artist and visionary leader, Kwanza Jones, once again makes waves with five new takes on her original track titled, "Summer Forever." The new tracks make up a collection of remixes titled, "Summer Forever (The Remixes)." The...

Harvest of OH (The Harvest of Ohio companies) has filed an explosive response to the recent allegations of loan default by Florida based Trulieve Inc. and its subsidiaries. The response alleges that Trulieve Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary,...

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former CEOs, senior executives, board members, top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders, announced Synchrony as the recipient of...

Today, The Hip Hop Museum announces The Hip Hop Museum Tour Sponsored by CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka (tickets available HERE) - kicking off in Hip Hop's birthplace, New York City, on October 14th before traveling to Atlanta, Houston, Charlotte, Los...

Prominent legal education nonprofit AccessLex Institute® was honored to be named Sponsor of the Decade and to have received the HBCU Outreach and Empowerment Award at the National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Pre-Law Summit...

Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. ("ApolloMed," and together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, the "Company") , a leading physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare company focused on enabling providers in the successful delivery of...

The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) is thrilled to unveil the prestigious USBC Power 50 Under 40 2023 Class, proudly presented by Walmart. This esteemed recognition spotlights the remarkable accomplishments of outstanding young Black professionals,...

Visit San Jose, the official destination marketing organization for the City of San Jose, welcomes back the 14th Annual Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) at the Historic Hoover Theatre from Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15,...

This past weekend, REVOLT WORLD, presented by Walmart, made history and welcomed over 30,000 participants over a 3-day span that featured a daily lineup of prominent REVOLT shows, live performances, panel conversations, and experiential activations....

Over 300 Richard Wright Schools students bore witness to what an inclusive and intentional sisterhood and brotherhood invested in their success looks like today as the Council of Presidents of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), composed of the...

BLACK ENTERPRISE, the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans, has announced the in-person Women of Power TECH Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 27th, in NYC. Presented by Fidelity, MERCK, Salesforce, and Walmart, the...

Seize the Awkward, a national campaign that inspires and prepares young adults (ages 16-24) to talk about mental health with their friends, spotlights three-time Grammy-winning superstar, entrepreneur and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion in a new...

Yale School of Medicine and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro today announced the first Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) grant in the United States, which is an outgrowth of President Biden's Cancer Moonshot program. The nearly $25...

After a triumphant debut in Los Angeles in 2022, Black Health Matters (BHM) is once again bringing its nationally acclaimed health summit series to the west coast. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Black Health Matters Fall Health Summit & Expo will...

Today, the CSforDetroit Steering Committee, a collective of stakeholders and funders formally launch the CSforDetroit initiative. This multi-year initiative, funded by Kapor Foundation, Google.org, Song Foundation, and CSforALL's Accelerator Program,...

NU Standard®, a state-of-the-art haircare brand curated for the "Busy Queen" on-the-go, is thrilled to announce its inaugural HYDRASILK® 6-City Product Tour! The exciting journey will caravan to Cosmo Prof stores across six...

Professor MiXT is an attorney, professor, and poet. Over the past year, he wrote, composed, performed, produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered, this project from his home studio. To add to this unique release, he collaborated with international...

Today, the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime, in partnership with the Chicago-based Black Researchers Collective (BRC), released its...

The Urban League of Greater Cleveland's Entrepreneurship Center enrolled 14 Black, women-owned businesses to receive general and industry-specific coaching, mentoring, and training through the Black Women in Retail Accelerator Program in...