News by subject: BLK

Burrell Communications Group, a pioneering multicultural marketing communications agency, announced today that Tuwisha 'Wish' Rogers-Simpson joins the agency as Vice President of Brand Development.  In this role, Rogers-Simpson will guide the overall...

On National Mentorship Day, Thursday, Oct 27, 2022, at 5:00 PM ET, Dark & Lovely, a leader in Black beauty for the last 50 years, will host a Mentorship Masterclass titled  "A Black Girl's Guide to: Building Your Personal Brand" as part of it's...

Two out of three babies will get RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) before the age of one, and RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization for infants in this age group in the United States. The risk of contracting RSV is even higher for premature...

Baker Business Management has been following the drama with @wqeb973.atlanta on TikTok for the past year. After conducting an independent investigation online and offline, they decided WQEB 97.3 Radio Cafe, a subsidiary of QEB Foundation (QEB), was...

Lure, the luxury clean, hemp-infused beauty brand is excited to announce that it will be included in the "Buy Good. Buy Black." collection online and at all three locations of modern department store, Neighborhood Goods. Neighborhood Goods has...

With its promise to address the disproportionate discrimination experienced by Black communities living in Canada, Centennial College has launched its Anti-Black Racism Task Force Report and Institutional Commitments. It's the product of more than...

Pepsi Dig In, the purpose-driven platform designed to drive access, business acceleration and awareness for Black-owned restaurants, is rallying Americans across the country to celebrate their local Black-owned restaurants by dining at them...

Amanda Seales, comedian, multi-hyphenate, and social justice advocate, can now add syndicated radio host to her growing list of achievements, Reach Media announced today. The Amanda Seales syndicated radio show and accompanying podcast premieres on...

Afro Unicorntm is spreading its magic this season with the launch of its holiday line, creating a brand-new gift-giving tradition for years to come. The fully licensed Black owned character brand founded by brainchild April Showers has launched its...

The national Seize the Awkward campaign today released new Public Service Advertisements (PSAs), "We Can Talk About It," to inspire young adults (16?24) to start conversations around mental health with friends. The...

Southwest Airlines Co.  announces a partnership with Paul Quinn College to become the College's official airline and a member of the school's celebrated Urban Work College Program. Southwest Airlines® has long believed educated communities are...

A new survey of more than 2,000 patients by leading digital therapeutics company Medisafe shows receiving support for mental health conditions is the biggest challenge among nearly all patient segments. The survey aimed to collect data on what health...

The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) is pleased to announce an impressive roster of professional Black talent for its second year of the Emerging Leaders Program. The program is delivered through a partnership with Carnegie Mellon University...

The LEAD1 Association ("LEAD1"), Minority Opportunities Athletic Association ("MOAA") and The Black AD Alliance, which formed a Coalition in April...

Since the pandemic, Black women have experienced the highest rates of eviction, both residential and commercial. Though being the most educated and entrepreneurial in the country, recent studies show Black women also receive the most incidents of any...

The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), a not-for-profit organization that promotes greater inclusion within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, recently hosted an invitation-only event continuing their Women of Color Connecting (WOCCON) Road...

In the news release, PEARL MILLING COMPANY FURTHERS ITS COMMITMENT TO UPLIFTING BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS, AWARDING 17 GRANT RECIPIENTS IN YEAR TWO OF P.E.A.R.L. PLEDGE PROGRAM, issued 24-Oct-2022 by The Quaker Oats Company over PR Newswire, we are...

Nutcracker Ballet Gifts sets the stage for modern Christmas Decor that represent people of color. The collections include African American Nutcracker Kings, African American Nutcracker Queens and African American Clara dolls. Nutcracker Ballet Gifts...

Black Love, Inc. ? the Black-owned media company and home of the highly-acclaimed BLACK LOVE docuseries ? announced today the introduction of its inaugural "Black Love Honors Brunch," hosted by director and award-winning actress Niecy Nash-Betts. The...

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in data-driven journalism and analysis, will convene stakeholders with shared interest in issues related to financial and health equity and spotlight solutions for New York and beyond for the inaugural...

The City College of New York (CCNY") and Carver Federal Savings Bank ("Carver"), a certified Minority Depository Institution ("MDI"), celebrated the launch of the Bank's first campus ATM with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 18, 2022. The Carver...

Pearl Milling Company, the pancake mix and syrup brand that has been creating memorable breakfast moments for over 130 years, today announced the 2022 grant recipients of its P.E.A.R.L. Pledge program. This year, 17 non-profit organizations will be...

For many, their hair is their calling card. The styles, colors and lengths they wear are a form of art and self-expression. In short, many men and women alike feel a deep emotional connection to their hair. Mane & Tress, a new online hair boutique,...

Leaders of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) issued a statement following a two-day national board meeting pledging to members, corporate partners, and community allies to stay focused on the organization's mission of serving the...

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) board of directors issued a statement on its decision to terminate the remainder of its contract with LULAC Chief Executive Officer Sindy Benavides. LULAC will now launch a nationwide search to...

Allen Media Group's African American-focused news, lifestyle, sports and entertainment platform theGrio (www.thegrio.com) is proud to announce the launch of THE GRIO WITH EBONI K. WILLIAMS and THE GRIO WITH MARC LAMONT HILL on Monday, October 24,...

Good Morning America Co-Anchor Michael Strahan traveled to Jackson State University to celebrate Homecoming with the Tigers during a live broadcast of the show. During the broadcast, the University was surprised with the announcement that Mars is...

A new $12.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will soon help support P-12 teachers and school leaders across the U.S....

"God spared me from getting breast cancer! I am committed to telling the world what God did for me and to help others along the way," says Dr. Paasewe. "I was admitted to the cancer unit for surgery where I heard...

The Knowledge House (TKH) will continue its eight-year journey with its 2022-23 Fellowship Campaign. This year's theme is the "Great Restoration" to answer the call to corporations in need of Black and Brown technologists through its successful...

Mission Partners, a social impact communications firm and Certified B Corporation announced today a new Social Entrepreneur in Residence program as part of the agency's ongoing commitment to shift $2.5M to Black and women-led organizations by 2025....

Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Center will celebrate five years of service with the 5th annual Wearable Art Gala this Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm PST at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. The Gala will be hosted by WACO Founders and...

DC based film production company, OCTET Productions announces the upcoming debut release of its new holiday film, "A Wesley Christmas". The Wesley adult siblings Cydney (Loren Lott), Todd (Terayle Hill), and Chris Wesley (Kevin Savage) travel to...

National Medical Fellowships (NMF) will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a gala and awards ceremony to honor the organization's legacy and recognize its ardent supporters. Reimagining Health Care: Celebrating Equity Change Agents will take place...

Scripps Networks today announced a slate of five new original holiday motion pictures to premiere on ION and Bounce, continuing an annual tradition of bringing the best of the holidays to viewers wherever and however they watch television. This...

With the release of this vibrant new stamp, the U.S. Postal Service continues its tradition of issuing stamps for the Hanukkah celebrations. With the release of this new stamp, USPS continues its tradition of issuing stamps for the Hanukkah...

1792© Whiskey, the untypical and award-winning whiskey, today announces Studio 1792, a one-night-only experience that will gather hip-hop legends Ralph McDaniels, Ice-T and Wyclef Jean for an evening of bourbon, cocktails, music and intimate...

Kinly, the financial app that proudly serves the unique needs of Black America and its allies, launches its first NIL campaign "Prepare for Your Moment", to promote financial empowerment and building generational wealth within the Black community....

TIAA and the National Basketball Association's Charlotte Hornets are teaming up to help support educational and professional equity for all through the 2022 And-1s For Equity program.  ...

The Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC), is pleased to announce the hire of its new Executive Director, Jenifer Ngo Waldrop. The RDDC is a multicultural coalition leading efforts to identify solutions to alleviate the burden of rare diseases in...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) speaker George Paasewe provides DEI training services to higher education institutions, corporations, organizations, and employers nationwide to increase attendees' cultural awareness, competency, and...

RoboBurger Inc is the maker of the RoboBurger: the world's first fully autonomous robotic burger chef in a box, that grills, toasts, adds condiments and assembles a fresh burger, in about 4 minutes.   In a Bear Market,...

Black Style Anecdotes, a podcast where Black women share style stories, introduces season eight. Starting today, listeners can enjoy episode one of the new season via Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and other podcasting platforms. "I created the Black Style...

Today, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) kicked off their annual ByBlack Conference "The Color of Commerce" at the MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino taking place October 19-21, 2022. ByBlack...

Urban One, Inc. will be holding a conference call for investors, analysts and other interested parties to discuss its results for the third fiscal quarter of 2022....

Today, Octane Public Relations and Advertising announced a partnership with the Black CannaBiz Expo and Conference '22 in New Orleans happening November 3-5, 2022....

Fielding Graduate University announces the addition of Wendi Williams, Ph.D., to its leadership team. Dr. Williams joins Fielding Graduate University as Provost and Senior Vice President, bringing with her many years of academic and administrative...

Former Celebrity Blogger and Media Mogul, Necole Kane, is stepping down from the helm of her highly successful xoNecole brand to focus on her new wellness brand, My Happy Flo....

Bags, a small business loan discovery and management platform, announced today the close of $3M in Seed financing as part of its continued effort to increase affordable funding options for diverse and women-owned businesses. The fintech company's...

2Gether-International (2GI), the leading startup accelerator in the nation run by and for entrepreneurs with disabilities, today announced the class of participants for the 2GI BIPOC Tech Cohort Accelerator powered by Comcast NBCUniversal. The 11...