(BPRW) BET ANNOUNCES THE 2023 “BET HER AWARDS” DINNER HONOREES AND PERFORMERS TAKING PLACE IN ATLANTA ON SUNDAY, MARCH 5 BET ANNOUNCES THE 2023 “BET HER AWARDS” DINNER HONORING KANDI BURRUSS, KYM WHITLEY, MARSAI MARTIN, MC LYTE, SAM JAY, AND THASUNDA BROWN DUCKETT, HOSTED BY BEVY SMITH THE STAR-STUDDED EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN ATLANTA […]
The 2023 NAACP Image Awards featured plenty of breakout stars and seasoned vets who have been inspiring their fans in music, television and film, as well as community activism. Iconic actress Angela Bassett was among the winners on the historic Saturday night. Bassett took the Entertainer of the Year award, competing in the category against Mary […]
(BPRW) ESSENCE Celebrates the 16th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Tara Duncan, Danielle Deadwyler and Dominique Thorne The Star-Studded Red Carpet Event and ESSENCE Hollywood House Will Take Place on March 9-10 in Los Angeles (Black PR Wire) NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ESSENCE, the leading and only 100% Black-owned […]
Referencing Ariana DeBose’s viral rap at the BAFTAs earlier this month, Bassett said “I guess Angela Bassett did the thing!” ‘I guess “Angela Bassett did the thing”’ J’adore a full circle meme. Now, on to the Oscars, Ma’am 👸🏾❤️😭 pic.twitter.com/UYo68Ogj2q — Le Gateau Chocolat (@LeGateauChoc) February 26, 2023 Ariana went viral after she sang about […]
(BPRW) Huntington National Bank and Michigan Chronicle S.W.A.G. Scholarship Awards Returns with $100,000 for Detroit Student’s Post-Secondary Education Through the eighth annual Michigan Chronicle/Huntington National Bank S.W.A.G. (Students Wired for Achievement and Greatness) Scholarship Awards, the bank will provide individual student scholarships of up to $25,000 and $5,000 in classroom grants for area educators (Black […]
(BPRW) Huntington National Bank and Michigan Chronicle S.W.A.G. Scholarship Awards Returns with $100,000 for Detroit Student’s Post-Secondary Education Through the eighth annual Michigan Chronicle/Huntington National Bank S.W.A.G. (Students Wired for Achievement and Greatness) Scholarship Awards, the bank will provide individual student scholarships of up to $25,000 and $5,000 in classroom grants for area educators (Black […]
(BPRW) Congressman Bennie Thompson Named Chairman’s Award Recipient for “54th NAACP Image Awards” and Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump to Receive Social Justice Impact Award (Black PR Wire) BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Recently, the NAACP and BET announced that U.S. Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.) will be honored with the prestigious Chairman’s Award during the “54th NAACP Image Awards.” The Chairman’s Award […]
(BPRW) National Impact With Heart awards celebrate community achievement during Black History Month The American Heart Association recognizes Black American changemakers (Black PR Wire) DALLAS and NEW YORKCITY — On Thursday, Feb. 2, the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, celebrated the contributions of Black American community catalysts and changemakers nationwide […]
(BPRW) A. Philip Randolph “Gentle Warrior Awards” Gala features Historic Presentations to National Labor Leaders Three Community Change Agents to Honored (Black PR Wire) Chicago — The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum (NAPRPPM) will mark its 28th anniversary by hosting the “Gentle Warrior Awards” Black Tie Gala Fundraiser. This year’s Gentle Warrior Awardees […]
(BPRW) Spike Lee to Receive the WGA East’s Ian McLellan Hunter Award for Career Achievement at 75th Annual Writers Guild Awards (Black PR Wire) NEW YORK, NY – One of the greatest writer/directors in film history, Spike Lee will be honored with the Writers Guild of America, East’s Ian McLellan Hunter Award for Career Achievement at the […]