News by subject: BLK

McDonald's tapped global esports organization Gen.G and the Black Collegiate Gaming Association (BCGA) to present the HBCU+ College netWORK Summit, happening today. This event will facilitate conversations and connections by introducing Black college...

Joseph & Norinsberg LLC announced today that it has filed a civil action case in New York Supreme Court resulting from allegations that their client was subject to the 'n-word' by colleagues, including the assistant manager, while at work. Dos Toros,...

The Praemium Erasmianum Foundation has awarded the Erasmus Prize 2023 to the South African comedian Trevor Noah (b. 1984). He receives the prize for his inspired contribution to the theme 'In Praise of Folly,' named after Erasmus's most famous book,...

Access to justice is a fundamental Canadian value and an integral part of a fair and just society based on the rule of law. The Government of Canada is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice for Black and racialized communities...

The newest generation of Tennessee health care workers heard from one of the state's leading young voices last Friday as State Senator London Lamar spoke at Concorde Career College's Memphis campus commencement ceremony. Lamar, the youngest female...

Frazier & Deeter (FD), one of the nation's Top 50 accounting & advisory firms, is pleased to announce that Kandace Freeman has been named Vice President of Community Partnerships for the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources...

Firstline Brands, the leading textured hair accessory company in the U.S., furthers its mission to innovate high-quality haircare and fashion items with the launch of its Karma's World© Satin Sleep Collection under its Camryn's BFF® brand for girls...

KISS Colors & Care, an award-winning textured hair brand, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the talented rapper and actor Bow Wow. Bow Wow will represent the brand's men's hair accessories collection for the second year. ...

On the heels of Black History Month and roaring into Women's History Month, Lattisha Latoyah Bilbrew, MD, fittingly releases her first publication, a tenacious story of overcoming, Yes, I Am the Surgeon: Lessons On Perseverance in a World That Tells...

In honor of the 3rd annual National Curl Crush Day on March 16, Carol's Daughter is inviting everyone to join the #CurlCrushChallenge and post a selfie (old or new) of your gorgeous curls, kinks, and coils, to celebrate  how far we've come in the...

In response to Africa's largest refugee crisis, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) today announced US$25 million in catalytic funding to expand the...

This past weekend, 10x-NBA All-Star, basketball legend, entrepreneur, and philanthropist James Harden's Impact13 Foundation teamed up with The Barbancourt Fondation to open a brand-new playground in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It notably consists of a...

As the tech industry nationwide scrambles to navigate challenges and recalibrate amid the latest headlines, one company, Engaged Media Studios, Inc. (EMS) is trending upward. EMS is on the rise and continuing to progress toward its goal of leading in...

Burrell Communications Group has been named the 2023 "Mosaic Champion of the Year," a prestigious award given by the Dallas, Texas chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), as a part of its annual Suits Awards....

Woodlawn Central (WC), an 8-acre, $895 million mixed-use megadevelopment designed to be a catalyst for urban regeneration in Woodlawn, has hired Transwestern Real Estate Services as its commercial real estate services provider. With a diverse,...

Black Brilliance Research (BBR) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded an Internet for All Grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. BBR won the grant in partnership with the University of Washington Tacoma...

Black voters age 50 and older in Philadelphia are prepared to vote on reducing crime and increased access to jobs and health care services, according to a new survey commissioned by AARP Pennsylvania....

Today, industry veteran and former president of Tyler Perry Studios Michelle Sneed, announces the launch of A Few Good Women Productions. As a full-service content studio combining the attributes of a traditional film studio with that of a production...

Martell, the oldest of the great Cognac houses, proudly unveils the latest chapter in its "Soar Beyond the Expected" campaign, centered around the remarkable story of prolific artist and pioneer in Black, women's and art history, Loïs Mailou Jones....

A priority of the Government of Canada is to remove barriers to sport among under-represented populations to increase their participation. Today, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport,...

Black women are the fierce culture creators of trends, ingenuity, and innovation. In celebration of the genius of Black women, Media and Film Production Company Hip Rock Star, an award-winning Black women-owned socially conscious firm produced HBCU...

Along with a Detroit Pistons half-time performance to celebrate 313 Day today, Platinum-selling, GRAMMY® nominated rapper, songwriter, producer, community activist, and entrepreneur Royce...

Black Independent film company, Manny Halley Productions is back at it again, with their latest original hit new series, Legacy. Premiering on BET+, the star-studded series features legendary actor, Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible, Baby Boy); Lisa...

VRM Mortgage Services has announced the addition of Leigh Gibson, PMP, MBB, CKF as its new Vice President over Strategic Initiatives....

Access to justice is a fundamental Canadian value and an integral part of a fair and just society. The Government of Canada is committed to providing equal access to justice for Black and racialized people in Canada, and to addressing systemic racism...

Today, Grove Impact and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) released a first-of-its kind report that documents the many constraints Black and Hispanic real estate developers face and demonstrates the enormous economic potential in...

One in six Black men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime versus one in eight white men. Black men are more likely to be diagnosed at a younger age, with more aggressive disease, and are more than twice as...

*MARCH* IS NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH*APRIL* IS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH AND NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTHA staggering 1 in 7 people have kidney disease - an estimated 37 million Americans - and most do not find out...

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...

Consumers Energy was proud to help co-sponsor the Girls Dream Big Summit hosted by the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, March 1. The annual summit, held in celebration of Women's History Month, is an opportunity for students to hear from and network...

The American Black Humane Society is pleased to announce 2 new global high-tech app-based lifesaving systems. Shootings: For Shootings, "GEORGE" is real-time communication & the replacement for 911 that will help us all feel safer in our homes,...

Surge Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and elevating leaders of color in urban education, is excited to announce the launch of its new "It's Giving" campaign. The campaign, set to begin on March 1, 2023, aims to create a...

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today the launch of That's My Wordtm to raise awareness of and help to drive better health outcomes for multiple myeloma among at-risk populations. A national campaign bringing...

Black Independent film company, Manny Halley Productions is back at it again, with their latest original hit new series, Legacy. Premiering on BET+, the star-studded series features legendary actor, Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible, Baby Boy); Lisa...

United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) President and CEO Timothy L. Anderson was among seven credit union leaders honored at the African American Credit Union Coalition's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023,...

BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount , announced today that the 2023 "BET Her Awards," honoring the brilliance and beauty of Black women who are moving the community forward will take place on Sunday, March 5 in Atlanta. Sponsored by Walmart, the...

The CivicLab released the results of the first ever TIF Illumination for ALL the Tax Increment Financing Districts for Illinois for the year 2020. The project was made possible by a grant from the MuckRock Foundation via its Gateway Grants program....

On March 8 at the Sunset Room Hollywood, Lexus and UPTOWN Magazine will collaborate once again -- this time to proudly honor the contributions of Black comedians to American culture, arts, and entertainment. The event coincides with the 50th...

Operation HOPE, Inc., the nation's largest non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, joined Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and US Deputy Secretary...

Startup Train, the inclusion focused US tech ecosystem tour is being launched by Lightship Foundation to reach and connect entrepreneurs and ecosystems across the country. The tour takes place over five consecutive days (Monday through Friday) with...

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Gran Coramino® Tequila announced funding today for 50 small businesses led by Black and Latinx entrepreneurs operating in diverse industries like retail, transportation, and educational services....

Dress for Success® Worldwide, the leading global nonprofit employment resource for women, today launched its biggest campaign of the year, Your Hour, Her Power....

Today, Gran Coramino® Tequila®, founded by entrepreneur Kevin Hart and 11th generation tequila maker, Juan Domingo Beckmann, is proud to announce the 2023 grantees of The Coramino...

Match Group's Chispa, the #1 dating app made for Latine singles, is proud to announce the launch of its new Advocacy Council. The Council will provide fresh perspectives and insights on important issues affecting the diverse Latine community and...

Jumo Health, the global provider of age appropriate, culturally sensitive medical education, announced today that, together with the I Choose Life Foundation (ICLF), it has expanded its health equity service line to include the recruitment and...

The ANA's Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), today announces its Diverse Owned and Targeted Media GrowthFronts, an inaugural industry media upfront event hosted at DotDash Meredith headquarters in New York City. The event...

Converge Media, the trusted resource for culturally compassionate, community news and entertainment tailored for Black and urban Northwest audiences, names award-winning author, TEDx speaker and broadcast host, Cindi Bright as its first Chief...

A consortium of Black-owned newspaper publishers and Deloitte* are launching The Exchange, a pilot project designed to co-create and distribute business content tailored for diverse audiences....

Black Ambition is a non-profit initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that aims to close the opportunity and wealth gap by empowering Black & Hispanic entrepreneurs. In 2022, adverse market...

Today, Urban One Inc.'s Reach Media and Radio One announced that Kyle Santillian, one of Chicago's most popular personalities, is joining the nationally syndicated show The Morning Hustle....