News by subject: BLK

Women experience depression twice as much as men, and Black women are only half as likely to seek care as White women. There are several barriers that account for the disparity in seeking support, including a lack of therapists from communities of...

It is truly a rare occasion when the perfect combination of luxury excellence, culturally significant and earth-minded intentions all come together. The development of Alma de Samaná in the Dominican Republic has become that unique opportunity. ...

The lung cancer five-year survival rate has increased by nearly 40% in the past decade. Unfortunately, this progress has not been shared equally. Black Americans with lung cancer are less likely to be diagnosed at an early stage, less likely to...

Triple Emmy Award-winning journalist, leadership speaker and bestselling author Gaby Natale delivered a rousing keynote address in Tampa, Florida during UMA's commencement ceremony. Natale's empowering message instilled students launching a new...

Ivy League institution Princeton University names two dormitories after Kwanza Jones (Princeton '93), and José E. Feliciano (Princeton '94). These are the first buildings to be named after a Black and Latino donor in Princeton's 275-year history....

The percentage of Black workers in the labor market with living-wage jobs is at an all-time high, according to the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP). But the improvement in April may be less about getting better jobs, and more...

BlackDoctor.org (BDO) and Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, are working together to improve Black American participation in clinical trials. Increasing involvement in clinical trials by Black Americans is paramount to...

This Mother's Day and beyond, as cardiologists we care for the fate of all women. The death of a woman during pregnancy, at delivery, or soon after childbirth is an immeasurable tragedy for her family as well as society at large. Urgent action is...

The Atlanta Business League (ABL), the nation's first and oldest minority business development and advocacy organization, recognized and honored Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO John Hope Bryant with its 2023 Distinguished Service Award....

Black Women Talk Tech is excited to host its 7th Annual Roadmap to Billions conference, taking place May 18-20th, 2023 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. Black Women Talk Tech is a collective of Black women tech founders supporting...

MOGL, the leading athlete marketplace and NIL operations software provider powering the Name, Image, and Likeness ("NIL") era of collegiate athletics, has teamed up with health and wellness community Alkeme Health. The partnership aims to address the...

Today, Until Freedom co-founder Tamika D. Mallory and Black Church Political Action Committee co-founder Reverend Michael McBride announced that they penned a letter to sports and entertainment collectibles organization Panini, criticizing the...

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is bringing its successful Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (EOCF) to Miami-Dade County, aiming to fuel over 300 small businesses for growth through capital and management services. Para leer esta...

Super CJ, the strongest boy in the world, is launching a new drawing contest sponsored by the Epic Foundation with one $500 prize for each school level (elementary, junior high, and high school) to help raise awareness for children's mental health....

Fearless Fund, the premier venture capital fund dedicated to supporting women of color entrepreneurs, is proud to announce its latest investment in LS Cream, a revolutionary cream liqueur that is set to shake up the wine and spirits industry....

Strands of Faith, a beauty brand dedicated to providing clean hair care solutions for textured hair and promoting mental wellness and self-love, has achieved a significant milestone. The company has been awarded a contract to supply its line of...

Today, Kingsford announced the 2023 class of Preserve the Pit® fellows. The six barbecue professionals chosen from across the industry include pitmasters, caterers, restaurant owners and the program's first digital storytellers....

Bank of America is pleased to officially launch its impact accelerator program named Bank of America Breakthrough Lab with the call for applications for the September 2023 cohort. The six-month program provides tailored mentorship, digital expertise,...

Today, Until Freedom co-founder Tamika D. Mallory and Black Church Political Action Committee co-founder Reverend Michael McBride announced that they penned a letter to sports and entertainment collectibles organization Panini, criticizing the...

Grammy®-winning musician will.i.am and stand-up comedian and actor George Lopez have joined Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) and Providence for a new series of public service announcements (PSAs) that raise awareness about colorectal cancer screenings,...

First lawsuit in the U.S. that challenges the constitutional authority of federal, state, and private employers to mandate any vaccine as a condition of employment.30 years ago, the Occupation Safety & Health Act (OSH Act) abrogated federal, state,...

Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") announces the Transactional VOD release of the Las Vegas set Crescent Gang on June 13, 2023. The heartwarming story about foster care is from directors Gino Payne and Onyx Keesha. The film was written by B. Danielle...

Launched in March 2023, ZAM Jewelry is a black-owned, women-owned business creating bold jewelry in eye-catching designs inspired by a passion for expression and women empowerment. The Los Angeles-based brand prioritizes affordability, craftsmanship,...

Today, Canada's Black community has embarked on a historic moment - the publication of the Halifax Declaration for the Eradication of Racial Discrimination....

The SANS Institute and Sinclair Community College, in collaboration with the National Science Foundation (NSF), proudly unveil the groundbreaking JumpStart into Cyber Summer program. This innovative, two-step cybersecurity journey is specially...

Harper Slade, a racial equity advisory firm, today announced the launch of a movement called The RAARE Woman Collective. It stands for Radical Action Advancing Racial Equity and is a coaching suite for "inclined" white women who want...

As we move into an era of resolution, we think it is important to qualify the understanding that racism, systemic or otherwise, has resulted in a wealth disparity, which created a number of historical challenges for blighted and distressed...

The National Black Lawyers organization has selected Sean Bowen to its Top 40 Under 40 list for the state of Michigan, recognizing the McDonald Hopkins attorney for his exemplary legal representation in the areas of data privacy and cybersecurity. ...

Operation HOPE recently partnered with Clark Atlanta University (CAU) to host two events focused on "The Future of Artificial Intelligence," with Sam Altman, Open AI Founder and ChatGPT Creator. The conversations were led by Operation HOPE Founder,...

Essence Ventures (EV) is deepening their commitment to building Black culture, health, and wealth through its bold mission and strategic hires that will strengthen and stretch the bounds of Black capital, community, and capacity. Stabilizing the...

McNees Wallace & Nurick announced the 2023 winners of its Legal Equity Advancement Program (LEAP), with 10 Black-owned businesses each receiving a grant for one year's worth of free legal services from the firm. The announcement was made Wednesday,...

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...

University of Bridgeport Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Jay Moran has announced that James Howard will join the Purple Knights' staff as the head coach of the UB women's basketball program. ...

Today, as the Federal government officially rolls back pandemic restrictions and ends the public health emergency, Urban Health Plan is launching "I'm in My....Era," a multimedia campaign designed to bring awareness to the importance of COVID...

The Boston Beer Company (BBC), makers of the iconic Samuel Adams beer, announced today at the Annual Craft Brewers Conference in Nashville a donation of $225K to the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A.). This donation is timed to the launch of...

Comerica Bank has appointed Kevin Watkins as its National African American Business Development Manager, supporting Comerica's steadfast commitment to develop and grow relationships with African American business leaders, entrepreneurs, and...

On Saturday (May 13), 24 high school students will graduate from the Economic Equity and Financial Education Pilot Program, a two-semester advanced financial education course taught at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley....

The BIG3, the global 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz, today announced the dates and cities for the 2023 Postseason, including the playoffs, 2023 Championship Game, and the return of the BIG3 All-Star Game. The playoffs...

New efforts focus on research infrastructure, continued training of diverse clinical research personnel and improved diversity within Abbott's own clinical trialsAbbott's Diversity in Clinical Trials initiative aligns with the company's continued...

The Elaine Massacre of 1919 was perhaps the largest single race or labor massacre in America, and yet it has largely remained untold in history?until now. WE HAVE JUST BEGUN, a new documentary directed/produced by Michael Warren Wilson and...

A group of civil rights advocates, the lawyers for Sergeant Charlotte Djossou, and the lawyers for individuals who have brought cases alleging constitutional harm from illegal jump-outs, yesterday sent a letter calling on Council member Brooke Pinto,...

Nine-Time Billboard charting artist and investor of over $150 million, Kwanza Jones, delighted fans last week with the surprise release of a new take on her original track titled, "We Buildin'." It celebrates the power of collective action and...

Alameda Health System (AHS) has published an AHS COVID-19 Memory Archive to commemorate the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency on May 11, 2023. Earlier in the year, the Health Officer of Alameda County rescinded its declaration of the local...

10x-NBA All-Star, basketball legend, entrepreneur, and philanthropist James Harden has received a nomination for the 2022-23 Bob Lanier Community Assist Award?as presented by NBA Cares. This marks his first nomination for the prestigious annual...

The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) is pleased to announce that their signature program, the Executive Leadership Academy ? delivered in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) ? is expanding nationally! This year marks the five-year...

Today, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced the next phase of its three-year, $7 million grant partnership with the Elevance Health Foundation. The Black Birthing Initiative...

The 400 Years of African American History Commission (400YAAHC), a 15-member federally appointed commission established to coordinate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the English colonies on August 20, 1619,...

Paige Crawford of Colorado Springs, Colorado shot a three-over-par 75 to take home THE JOHN SHIPPEN Cognizant Cup. Crawford earns an exemption into the LPGA Tour's Cognizant Founders Cup (May 11 - 14) held at Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton,...

The Casoro Group Education Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Austin-based multifamily real estate investment firm Casoro Group, today announced the establishment of the Casoro Group Education Foundation Real Estate Scholars Program created in...

Alt-Rock recording artist YOUNG JIMMY is set to release his 20-track debut studio album Rockett 88 (Deluxe) under his imprint HOOD ROCK RECORDS (RIAA) on Friday, May 12th on music streaming services. YOUNG JIMMY exclaims "FOR FAR TOO LONG IN POPULAR...