News by subject: BLK

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...

As part of the Ontario Anti-Racism Directorate's Anti-Racism Anti-Hate initiative, Urban Rez Solutions is hosting a three part hybrid (virtual / in-person), town hall series addressing anti-Black racism in our children's schools....

Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI), the leading national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and wellness of Black women and girls, issues a statement in support of the revised recommendations from the U.S. Preventive...

A new publication from the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA) and Deloitte, sponsored by the Commonwealth Fund, offers guidance to board directors interested in mitigating health care's contributions to emissions-driven climate change and...

Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural Center, Inc., (GRACC), the nonprofit Black and Latinx-focused visual and performing arts center under development in Nubian Square, has announced that OrigiNation's professional dance division will be its resident...

For the first time in its decade-long history, Black Health Matters (BHM) is bringing its award-winning health summit series to the city of Newark, New Jersey. As an organization that is dedicated to delivering crucial health education to Black...

The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has partnered with UrbanGeekz as it kicks off promotions for its inaugural Tech Equity Hackathon, scheduled for June 16 ?18 in Washington, D.C....

CCRM Fertility today is proud to launch the CCRM Fertility Black Fertility Matters Fund ? a program dedicated to providing impactful resources that will increase access and advocacy for Black women and families navigating their...

Renowned performers and presenters will share a music tradition that began on the African continent, was transported to the Americas via slave ships, and took root in the daily sufferings of an enslaved Black people who chose to survive and fought to...

Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG) divisions Entertainment Studios Networks, Inc. ("Entertainment Studios") and Weather Group, LLC ("Weather Group") filed a lawsuit on May 4, 2023 in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los...

Dallas Southern Pride (DSP), the premier organization hosting pride events throughout the Dallas metroplex, announced today that Ahmad Goree, former director of public affairs, will assume the role of chief operations officer and director of...

Kairos Carolina Digital is a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) led digital marketing agency that provides top-notch outreach strategies and cutting-edge solutions to leverage business growth. With a strong belief in bold and authentic...

President Biden, the White House, Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA Equity Czar Dr. Dewayne Goldman and Deputy Director Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Monica Rainge must take personal responsibility for the debacle that has American Farmers. The...

The craft brewing business accounted for nearly $29 billion in beer sales last year, which is nearly one-quarter of the $120 billion beer industry revenue in the U.S.  But of the nearly 10,000 craft brewers in the country, only about 1% are Black...

Howard University will hold ribbon-cutting ceremonies for three buildings the institution renovated with a reverence to the past and a nod to the future. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, Undergraduate Library, and the Armour J. Blackburn...

Jordan Neely's family responds to killer Daniel Penny's admission of guilt through their representatives. "In short, his actions on the train,...

Truist Foundation today announced a $1.5 million commitment to Accion Opportunity Fund, a certified nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI), which offers responsible capital, coaching and networks to small businesses owned by...

With as many as 20 percent of small businesses failing within the first year of opening their doors, SAFE Credit Union's commercial lending team is working to help Sacramento-area upstarts with the information and resources they need to be...

Hyundai Motor America and its African American marketing agency of record, Culture Brands, launched their new multicultural campaign featuring the all-electric vehicle models, IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6. The latest addition to the popular OKAY Hyundai...

Pepsi is returning as co-presenter of Mary J. Blige's "Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit" during Mother's Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia, once again bringing its powerhouse roots in music and culture to amplify the festivities. Back for year...

"The advancement of Artificial Intelligence in computer training and development of electric vehicle, battery and semi-conductor plants has cleared the path for increased participation of diverse young people within the growing Michigan Information...

The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group [The CAFE Group]?will award five one million-dollar grants to Black leaders in education on May 17, 2023 during the virtual 1954 Project Luminary Awards at 12:00 PM CDT for registered attendees....

The Black and Missing Foundation (BAMFI) is launching a 16-city billboard campaign in May in honor of its 15-year anniversary. The billboards will highlight 48 missing persons of color to raise awareness about their cases and shine a light on the...

Stellantis earns No. 30 spot on DiversityInc's Top 50 list Company also ranked No. 2 for supplier diversity Stellantis has been recognized 16 times since the ratings were established in 2001 Commitment to diversity and inclusion supports a work...

Universities Space Research Association (USRA) is proud to announce the establishment of a new Council ? the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Science and Technology Council (HBCU S&T Council). This Council aims at fostering more...

Today, four national funding partners, Alice L. Walton Foundation, Ford Foundation, Mellon Foundation, and Pilot House Philanthropy announced the Leadership in Art Museums (LAM) initiative. Over the next five years, the LAM funders will commit over...

Pearl Milling Company, the pancake mix and syrup brand that has been creating memorable breakfast moments for over 130 years, continues its mission to uplift Black women and girls across the U.S. with P.E.A.R.L. Pledge, a multi-year community funding...

Today, Blue Bottle Coffee, a global leader in specialty coffee, announced a partnership with multi-platinum recording artist Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye and his record...