News by subject: BLK

Everyone, regardless of their sexual or gender identity, should have access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and resources that are safe and stigma-free. However, experiences of discrimination within Canada's health care system have...

Joe Cecala, Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange, was invited to speak at the National Black Business Conference which took place in Atlanta, Georgia on August 24-26. With a resounding commitment to empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs, a...

1863 Ventures, an independent, Black-led national business development nonprofit and venture capital accelerator and Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, are excited to announce the HI-HERImpact Pitch Competition, a...

New research in the September 2023 issue of JNCCN?Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network reveals an alarming lack of access for non-English speakers who called...

Metro State University, the Twin Cities' nationally recognized urban university, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a 2024 Collaborative Urban and Greater MN Educators of Color (CUGMEC) grant from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing...

Today, WorkRise announced the launch of Working Knowledge, a new online resource exploring policies, practices, and solutions to support workers' advancement in the labor market....

One Solution, Urban One's award-winning integrated marketing, strategic partnerships and branded content studio division has received an astounding four awards from the 2023 Telly Awards, an awards program that represents the best in video and...

Black Girl PR is proud to announce that the PR firm has been certified as a Minority Business Enterprise by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The certification comes on the heels of the firm's successful participation in The Black...

Leading textured haircare brand Aunt Jackie's Curls and Coils is set to make its monumental debut at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) through exciting partnerships with designers Bach Mai and Sami Miró. This unprecedented collaboration not only marks the...

The PepsiCo Foundation, National Urban League, and Greater Baltimore Urban League are pleased to announce the first Culinary Tasting Event in honor of the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program. The one-night event will showcase grantees of the program...

According to NEW Dove research, 8 in 10 women believe their armpits don't look, feel or sweat like the ideal.* But underarm insecurities are so last season. The latest trend? Confidence. Dove is launching...

Dress for Success® Worldwide is honored to announce the return of Women Who Inspire on September 27, 2023, in New York City. Bringing together corporate executives, innovative thought leaders, media, social influencers, and the women Dress for...

The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced the group's annual...

Black people and Black communities continue to live with the effects of prejudice, discrimination, and hatred?from unconscious bias to anti-Black racism, hate crimes and violence. These systemic inequalities have resulted in the overrepresentation of...

The Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival, (BCLF), returns this year to celebrate its milestone fifth season in New York City. Through the BCLF, Caribbean thought and intellectualism, which are often underrepresented in popular culture, have a unique...

McDonald's 17th annual Inspiration Celebration ® Gospel Tour (ICGT) will once again unite Black culture through its intergenerational celebration of Black faith, joy, music and more. Launching in September during Gospel Music Heritage Month, fans...

Researchers at Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic in Los Angeles uncover a crucial link between two medically challenging conditions - Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Primary Cicatricial Alopecias often called scarring alopecias. Published in the Clinical...

REMA, ASAKE, BLAQBONEZ, BLACK SHERIF and more attended the 16th annual Headies Awards, which took place over Labor Day Weekend at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA and was hosted by Emmy Award-nominated actor Terrence J, and...

Zales, the Diamond Store, is proud to announce that it will present two academic scholarships to students at renowned Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic on September 3,...

Following is a statement from National Press Club President Eileen O'Reilly on the passing of Bill Richardson whose long career in public service included significant time spent working for the release of hostages including journalists....

Leke Productions Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Producer and Director Alan Adeleke makes his feature film debut with the September 1, 2023, release of Award winning film "Differences" on the Tubi streaming service.Mr. Adeleke, a talented and visionary...

The 2023 Mosaic Awards will recognize and honor organizations and individuals that have shown commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their creative work, advocacy, and company-wide initiatives....

On the International Day for People of African Descent, we celebrate and recognize the exceptional contributions of people of African descent, both in Canada and around the world. This day is also an opportunity for us to renew our determination in...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day for People of African Descent: "On this International Day for People of African Descent, we celebrate and honour the extraordinary contributions of the...

The nation's newest premier music and culture festival, The Big Homecoming (TBH) alongside founding corporate supporter Wells Fargo, will kick off year two of its programming with The Big Homecoming Music & Culture Festival and The Big Homecoming 365...

The executive team of This Field Looks Green To Me, a feature film project currently in production, has committed to sharing the profits of the film with Kentucky State University (KSU) and Berea College (BC)....

Using music to teach and inspire healthy behaviors, Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH), the globally award-winning...

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. According to the latest research from scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than 288,000 men will be diagnosed with the disease this year,...

Evan Oshan, of Oshan & Associates, (Oshan Law) filed amended complaint against the City of Seattle, et al on behalf of murdered teen Antonio Mays Jr. who died while trying to escape the CHOP/CHAZ zone.  The newly filed amended Complaint now adds new...

Cineverse Corp. , a global streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the world's largest portfolios of streaming channels and content libraries, has entered into a new partnership with Maverick Entertainment Group, an independent...

As a long-standing supporter of the arts and film community, RBC is pleased to announce its 16th year as official bank partner of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). This year, RBC will deliver programming designed to nurture emerging...

Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") has announced the TVOD release of the Urban Rom-Com Million To One from director Harold Jackson III on September 12, 2023 across the US and Canada. The film was produced by Tsedey Aragie, written, and directed by...

To close out Black Philanthropy Month, the Young, Black & Giving Back Institute today released a new report (https://bit.ly/GrassrootsBlackGiving) on grassroots, Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits. The report paints a compelling picture of...

Clark Atlanta University Art Museum is among several HBCU museums and galleries to have artwork featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's upcoming exhibition, "The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism." The exhibition is scheduled to run...

Every day, families and communities across Canada lose loved ones to overdoses from the increasingly toxic illegal drug supply. We are responding to this crisis by supporting a full range of health, social services and supports from prevention to...

Starting this week, National Alliance for Hispanic Health and Network of the National Library of Medicine in New Jersey will host the All of Us Journey, a traveling educational exhibit that brings the National Institutes of Health's All of Us...

The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) today announced a $1 million grant from PayPal Holdings, Inc. to launch a PayPal Retail Academy, which will provide a robust curriculum of innovative coaching, specialized tools, and valuable...

On August 22, 2023, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Forest Service is making $150 million available from President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the largest climate investment in...

Dream Exchange, first minority-owned stock exchange announces a new partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), a non-profit organization dedicated to economic empowerment of Black and others in underserved communities. The...

Acclaimed artist, Kwanza Jones, releases two new singles titled, "Ignite Your Life" and "We Won't Surrender" through her company, SUPERCHARGED® by Kwanza Jones. The new songs motivate fans to unleash their full potential and be their best selves....

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...