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Black History Milestones: Timeline, Part 4 (2001 – 2021)

February 28, 2022 admin 0

By Black PR Wire with additional video content from Blackfacts.com Colin Powell Becomes Secretary of State, 2001 As chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989 to 1993—the first African American to hold that position—the Vietnam veteran and four–star […]

53RD NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Week: Watch all 5 Night’s of Awards Pre-Show

February 28, 2022 admin 0

The 53rd NAACP Image Awards, presented by the NAACP, honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television, music, and literature during the 2021 calendar year. Watch the Five Nights of Awards Pre-Show of the 53rd […]

The Black Film Society of Chapman University Will Host a Free Virtual Masterclass with Award-Winning Director, Deon Taylor for Aspiring Film Students and Filmmakers on Monday, February 28 at 7pm PT and 10pm ET

February 28, 2022 admin 0

By (Black PR Wire) Orange, CA – On Monday, February 28, 2022, at 7 pm PT and 10 pm ET, The Black Film Society of Chapman University will host a free virtual Zoom Masterclass with Award-winning Writer Director, Producer, and Filmmaker Deon Taylor as […]

Best Halftime Show Ever: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar & 50 Cent

February 14, 2022 admin 0

Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Social Media was buzzing. Was this the Best Halftime Show Ever?Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem and surprise guest & 50 Cent performed. Judge for yourself. #pepsi #superbowl56 #superbowl56Halftimeshow Pepsi […]

Arts & Culture

BWe NEXT (Black Women’s Expo) Expands Market to include shows in Detroit and Atlanta in 2022

February 4, 2022 admin 0

Look out Detroit and Atlanta! The Chicago-born BWe NEXT (Black Women’sExpo) is headed your way as announced by Founder and Executive Producer Merry Greenvia Facebook Live. Green virtually discussed the addition of the Motor City June 18-19,2022 and “Hotlanta” December […]

WHAT BETTER TIME TO REMEMBER FORGOTTEN BLACK HEROES WHO HELPED END SLAVERY IN AMERICA THAN BLACK HISTORY MONTH?

February 4, 2022 admin 0

Docudramas based on the lives of Denmark Vesey, Charlotte Forten and Solomon Northup now streaming. Streaming on Tubi, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Productions of Past America Inc. and Pentacom Productions Inc. Denmark Vesey’s Rebellion Denmark Vesey grew up a slave […]

The Nation Goes Red in February

February 4, 2022 admin 0

Wear Red and Give By American Heart Association The first Friday each February is American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to online communities, neighborhoods to news anchors, this annual […]

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The Association of Black Cardiologists Announces “We Are The Faces of Black Maternal Health™” National Awareness Campaign during Black History and Heart Month

February 1, 2022 admin 0

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), in media partnership with OWN Digital, LLC, launches “We Are The Faces of Black Maternal HealthTM” social media campaign which emphasizes, “Maternal Health is a critical matter for everyone.” Throughout February, videos featuring a unique […]

DR. GAIL C. CHRISTOPHER URGES PARTICIPATION IN JANUARY 18 NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING

January 7, 2022 admin 0

The 6th Annual Event Seeks to Inspire More Equity in Communities WASHINGTON – Dr. Gail C. Christopher, executive director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE), urges individuals, organizations and the private sector to participate in the 6th Annual National Day […]

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) is proud to announce civil and human rights leader and policy expert Nicole Austin-Hillery as its new president and chief executive officer.

January 5, 2022 admin 0

For more than 20 years, she has used her background in policy, legal, advocacy, and media to provide leadership and strategic counsel on a range of policy issues, including civil and international human rights, voting rights, and criminal justice reform. Beginning […]

St. Augustine to Celebrate Rich African American History During Black History Month

December 28, 2021 admin 0

By Multicultural Travel News St. Augustine, the birthplace of African American history, will host a series of culturally enriching and educational events to celebrate Black History Month. The inaugural Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series will be held at the […]

500 Black State Legislators Address Voting Rights and Other Issues in Atlanta

December 11, 2021 admin 0

Vice President Kamala Harris, Ghana’s President, and Others Receive Awards December 10, 2021 – Washington, D.C. — Over 500 Black State Legislators from across the United States left the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) Annual Legislative Conference last weekend recommitted […]

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Holistic Justice: A Push Towards Trauma-Informed Policymaking – Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

December 10, 2021 admin 0

We envision a world in which all communities have an equal voice in public policy through leadership cultivation, economic empowerment, and civic engagement. Speakers for NREI Summit Session 3 Representative Ayanna Pressley Opening Remarks Olajumoke Obayanju Moderator: Alisha Moreland-Capuia Panelists: […]

Reginald Sherard aka One Man Many Hats A Modern Day Hat Maker And Designer

August 25, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? The idea of ownership was always something I desired at an early age. I would see things and say to myself “I could own that, or why don’t “we” own that.” As I got older, I saw […]

The Guiltless Brunch

August 12, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to create the Guiltless Brunch? It’s Guiltless, operating as “Guiltless Brunch”, was conceived after I moved home to Dallas, Texas from Atlanta, Georgia in 2018. Unlike Atlanta, most trendy and progressive brunch spots in […]

Business

NAREB ISSUES CALL TO ACTION TO GROW BLACK HOMEOWNERSHIP

July 27, 2021 admin 0

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. (NAREB) is convening, its 74th Annual Convention in person to craft action strategies designed to lift the sluggish Black homeownership rate of 45.1% to bring it on par with the non-Hispanic White rate […]