News by subject: BLK

A transformative movement is underway as top graduate students from St. Louis organize an inspiring cross-country expedition to Los Angeles for the summer of 2024. Responding to the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision, this initiative aims to...

The descendant community of U.S. chattel slaves, descendants of free Negroes, and unaffiliated Negro descendants of slaves to Native American tribes (collectively "Freedmen") alleges that a widespread anti-Black trend in American politics fuels...

Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic announces a recent research report has illuminated a potential breakthrough in treating Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN), a chronic and burdensome condition. The study titled "Papular Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Treatment Success...

Maven Clinic, the world's largest virtual clinic for women's and family health, and March for Moms, a non-profit that improves the health and wellbeing of mothers through advocacy and awareness, today announced its second annual cohort of MPact for...

Clark Atlanta University recently named Danille Taylor, Ph.D., as the Director of its art museum (CAUAM). Taylor is a professor of African American Studies at the University and has served as interim museum director since August 2022. Under her...

In its initial season, Dr. Chavis will provide a daily :60 second radio commentary that offers a fresh, timely, unique perspective on the positive...

The Doux, a trailblazing leader known for its Best-selling Black-owned styling foam, proudly announces its entry into the professional sector at Cosmo Prof. The brand is marking a monumental milestone in its journey by now being the only textured...

This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the second HBCU Bobblehead Series, which features 16 officially licensed bobbleheads for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In February, the Museum released the first...

HealthyMD, a healthcare company that provides free education, free testing, and affordable treatment services to underserved communities in person and via telehealth, will award the inaugural HealthyMD Healthcare Startup Grant this week. As part of...

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...

As the Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Alcon Entertainment, the company that financed THE BLIND SIDE, as well as being two of the movie's producers, we feel it is now important for us to respond to some recent media reports, which include many...

The 8th Annual Imagine This Women's Film Festival is back with a compelling lineup. This year's showcase features a captivating selection of 112 films, including 12 highly anticipated world premieres, 27 regional premieres designed to captivate...

Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced the appointment of education impact investor and strategist Andre Bennin to its Board of Directors. Building Hope's Board now includes 11...

Truist Foundation announced a $1 million grant to STRIVE, a national nonprofit that provides free job training and wraparound career support services for people facing barriers to quality employment. Truist Foundation's support will help...

B Generous, the world's leading credit provider to donors and nonprofits, announced today a dynamic partnership with SEC star and Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker, Dallas Turner. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the realm of sports...

PepsiCo is proudly making its return to the 2023 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands to celebrate, elevate, and engage students and the nation's top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching bands, recognizing how deeply...

The Orange Blossom Classic Committee proudly announces the return of Wells Fargo as the Official Bank Sponsor of the highly anticipated Denny's Orange Blossom Classic presented by Ready Life (OBC), with a special unveiling of their limited-edition...

Automation Workz has spent the past 3 years leapfrogging Black residents into middle-skilled tech jobs as these careers pay a median annual salary of $70,000 - $110,000, enough to move a Black family out of poverty. While the US Census Bureau shows...

WatchVIM, an Arizona-based black-owned digital video-on-demand streaming service, proudly announces its debut in the digital entertainment landscape. Showcasing a diverse library with over 36,000 hours of niche content, WatchVIM is redefining...

On September 20, 2023, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will host its annual Zeta Day on the Hill social action programmatic initiative where members of the organization convene together for education and to advocate for policy changes that directly...

For Kids By Parents, Inc. is celebrating back-to-back awards for its potty-training product, the P-flector® just in time for August's Black Owned Business Month. "I created the P-flector® after discovering that my potty-training son's urine stream...

Today, the Black Futures Lab announced that it has reached a historic milestone in the Black Census Project survey, which will conclude in October 2023. With nearly 130,000 responses from across all 50 states gathered to date, this effort already...

Le Code Switch, an inclusive bilingual agency, specializing in driving measurable change within marketing and communications for Indigenous Peoples, Black, and racialized communities, is excited to announce the launch of its latest initiative, "Le...

The James H. Cole Legacy Foundation has appointed Nicole Black as its new Executive Director. Black brings to her new role a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in media and philanthropy. "Nicole has fostered many relationships between...

The National Coalition of Justice Practitioners (NCJP), a group of Black and Hispanic law enforcement executives and experts, hosted the "When Good People Write Bad Policy" National Press Club panel event to educate people about the racial and...

Today, the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAFER) filed two lawsuits challenging the awarding of diversity fellowships by the international law firms Perkins Coie LLP and Morrison & Foerster LLP. The complaints...

Blitz Champz, the ultimate card game for football fans, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of the Blitz Champz NFL Collection. This groundbreaking collection takes the fun and competition of Blitz Champz to a whole new level....

The Great Exhaletm, a private membership community created exclusively for Black women, today reveals their new logo and brand identity. The visual identity system...

Bradlink LLC, a renowned technical services firm with a distinguished track record since 2004, is elated to announce that its President, Helen Callier, has achieved a remarkable milestone by being featured on page 49 of the Small Business...

The Franchise Game, the U.S.'s first and only African American Franchise Symposium and Trade Show, is coming to Plano, Texas, on Friday, September 15, 2023. The event, spearheaded by "The Franchise Player" Tarji Carter and Marketing Maven Dessie...

Fidelis Care, a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to New Yorkers, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation focused on investing in economically challenged communities, announced today a...

Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) is proud to announce the highly anticipated 3RD ANNUAL BLACK AUGUST BLOCK PARTY on Saturday, August 26, 2023. This vibrant community event celebrates UNITY, liberation, and the rich history of Black...

OneTen, a coalition of leading executives and companies committed to hiring, promoting and advancing one million Black individuals and others without four-year degrees into family-sustaining careers, today released its second annual Impact Report,...

Specialty footwear and lifestyle chain, The Athlete's Foot (TAF), is proud to announce its inaugural class of Employee IMPACT Scholarship Program 2023 recipients that will receive a five thousand dollar grant towards their continuing education....

The Headies Awards have announced that the 16th Annual Awards Show will take place on Sunday, September 3rd, at The Cobb...

Afrikicks, a leading nonprofit organization committed to creating positive change in Africa and beyond, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Annual Fundraiser Gala on September 13, 2023, in Los Angeles. The event will be hosted by none other than...

Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing, in collaboration with Allison+Partners today announced it will host a panel and networking event to discuss driving collaboration with and renewed investments in Black-owned and operated...

The National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB), renowned as the largest HBCU marching band event in the United States and the fourth-largest African American event in the country, continues to amplify its impact in the African American community. In a...

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...

Maverick Entertainment, a prominent independent studio specializing in the distribution of Black Cinema, is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their latest film, "The Comeback," set to hit streaming on NBCUniversal's Peacock August 25th....

After five successful years of operating the Executive Leadership Academy regionally, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) officially launched the National Executive Leadership Academy on Monday, August 14th....

PROUDLY, the baby care line created for the needs of melanin-rich skin tones co-founded by Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, announces today the brand has received the EWG VERIFIED® mark by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) for all their skin care...

The 2023 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is turning up the heat with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Today, the event organizers announced an all-star lineup featuring Doug E. Fresh aka "Human Beat Box", Slim Thug,...

The PROPEL Center, the first innovation hub created to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), today announced the launch of PROPEL Learn, a student-focused app designed to revolutionize the way HBCU students prepare for future...

Inc. revealed today that Jumo Health, a global provider of age appropriate, culturally sensitive medical education resources, has secured a spot on the Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This prestigious...

The Oklahoma Supreme Court agrees to review the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors' appeal. The panel of nine justices will determine whether their case should be sent back to the district court for proper application of the law. On August 7, 2023,...

A new report from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs that tracks investments made by LA-based venture firms connected to the Annenberg Foundation's PledgeLA initiative found slight increases in funding to women and Black founders when compared...

Progressive Insurance®, the leading commercial auto insurer in the United States, has announced the 10 recipients of its 2023 Driving Small Business Forward grant with Hello Alice in support of Black entrepreneurs. Each small business owner has been...

The Frist Art Museum presents Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage, the first major museum exhibition devoted to the rich yet understudied subject. Featuring approximately 80 collage works, Multiplicity explores the breadth and...

Black CannaBusiness was founded with the mission to accelerate the participation of Black and Brown entrepreneurs, founders and professionals doing and aspiring to do business in the cannabis industry. What originally began as a magazine dedicated to...