Jaylin Drewry, a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., has been appointed Commissioner of the Crime and Gun Violence Prevention Commission in Portsmouth. At just 23 years old, he is the youngest chairman in the city’s history and the Hampton Roads area. Drewry, a Norfolk State University graduate and former SGA president, previously gained […]
(BPRW) Sandie Okoro OBE appointed as first female Chancellor of the University of Birmingham Preeminent lawyer, equality rights champion and Birmingham graduate Sandie Okoro OBE to become next Chancellor, succeeding Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE. (Black PR Wire) The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce the appointment of one of the country’s preeminent lawyers and […]
(BPRW) Sandie Okoro OBE appointed as first female Chancellor of the University of Birmingham Preeminent lawyer, equality rights champion and Birmingham graduate Sandie Okoro OBE to become next Chancellor, succeeding Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE. (Black PR Wire) The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce the appointment of one of the country’s preeminent lawyers and […]
In a noteworthy development, Marvin Figueroa, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., has been appointed Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler, representing California. Previously, Figueroa served as the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), where he provided […]
Recently appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler has announced that she will not run to retain the seat in next year’s election. Butler was appointed earlier this month by Gov. Gavin Newsom to serve out the remainder of the term of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died on Sept. 29. Her announcement ends weeks of speculation about […]
(BPRW) National Urban League President March Morial Appointed to ABA Task Force For American Democracy (Black PR Wire) NEW YORK – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial has been appointed to the American Bar Association’s new Task Force for American Democracy to look at ways to improve public trust in our election system. “American democracy and the […]
In a significant move, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has named Karenthia A. Barber, a soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., as a member of the Maryland Port Commission (MPC). This appointment that makes her the first Black woman to hold this position and marks a milestone for the commission, which is tasked with shaping […]
Today, Howard University announced the appointment of Stacey Abrams, Esq., as the first Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics. In this position, Abrams will facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations across the University regarding critical issues of race and Black politics, especially those that impact African diaspora Americans. According to an article published in […]
(BPRW) North Miami Beach Commissioner Daniela Jean Appointed to the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) (Black PR Wire) North Miami Beach, FL – Commissioner Daniela Jean of the City of North Miami Beach, has been appointed to National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO). As a member of NBC-LEO, Commissioner Jean will […]
(BPRW) North Miami Beach Commissioner Daniela Jean Appointed to National League of Cities NLC (Black PR Wire) North Miami Beach, FL – Commissioner Daniela Jean of the City of North Miami Beach, has been appointed to The National League of Cities. As a member of the NLC, Commissioner Jean will serve as a Transportation and Infrastructure […]