In an era defined by deep social upheavals and political transformations, Shirley Chisholm stood as a trailblazing force. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress in 1968, representing New York’s 12th congressional district, which encompassed the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Just four […]
(BPRW) BLACK VOTERS MATTER COMMITS $300,000 TO DIVINE 9 ORGANIZATIONS FOR GOTV EFFORTS IN KEY STATES National voting rights organization is committed to having boots on the ground to increase Black voter turnout in upcoming election (Black PR Wire) GEORGIA – Black Voters Matter (BVM) is proud to announce a commitment of $300,000 to support get-out-the-vote (GOTV) […]
Picture the famous picture of Josephine Baker rocking her flapper curls and elegantly thin eyebrows. Reminisce about soulful Billie Holiday belting out her emotions in a vintage microphone. There are also hundreds of lesser-known black beauty icons who have played a significant role in shaping the American standard of beauty and influencing current hair and […]
(BPRW) Black Chamber of Arizona programs to empower entrepreneurs supported with $25,000 Seed Funding from JPMorganChase Grant Supports Economic Growth and Empowerment Initiatives for Black-Owned Businesses in Arizona (Black PR Wire) The Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ) is excited to announce that it has received a $25,000 seed funding grant from JPMorganChase. This generous contribution […]
The 2024 Paris Olympics proved that women are dominating athletes. Stars like Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Annette Echikunwoke, and many others had history-making accomplishments that signaled significant shifts in support of female athletes, particularly for Black competitors. Here’s more about some of the most iconic Black women athletes of all time and their unparalleled effects […]
(BPRW) Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association Announces A New Virtual Experience 2024 Understanding the Village Experience: Birth & Breastfeeding Virtual Conference (Black PR Wire) Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) is pleased to announce its annual virtual conference, Understanding the Village Experience: Birth & Breastfeeding Conference, happening October 9-11, 2024. This event will unite healthcare providers, advocates, […]
(BPRW) Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association Announces A New Virtual Experience 2024 Understanding the Village Experience: Birth & Breastfeeding Virtual Conference (Black PR Wire) Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) is pleased to announce its annual virtual conference, Understanding the Village Experience: Birth & Breastfeeding Conference, happening October 9-11, 2024. This event will unite healthcare providers, advocates, […]
According to The Associated Press, Jennings is now able to sue the police officers who arrested him. When Jennings decided to sue the cops, Chief District Judge R. David Proctor dismissed the lawsuit in December 2023. His judgment was based on qualified immunity, which “protects a government official from lawsuits alleging that the official violated […]
(BPRW) Black PR Wire’s October Power Profiler: Robin Roberts (Black PR Wire) Robin Roberts is co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Under her leadership, the broadcast has won four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning Program and the 2017 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Daytime TV Hosting Team. Roberts has been honored with the Walter Cronkite Award […]
(BPRW) Black PR Wire’s October Power Profiler: Robin Roberts (Black PR Wire) Robin Roberts is co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Under her leadership, the broadcast has won four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning Program and the 2017 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Daytime TV Hosting Team. Roberts has been honored with the Walter Cronkite Award […]