(BPRW) NCNW Announces Host City and Hotel for the 61st Convention Location (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, DC – The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) will host its 61st National Convention October 9 -13, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Convention activities and event workshops will take place in the Baltimore Convention Center and the host hotel will be the […]
(BPRW) GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU UNVEILS EXCITING LINEUP FOR ART OF BLACK MIAMI INITIATIVE DURING 2023 MIAMI ART WEEK Now in its ninth year, Art of Black Miami (AOBM) shines a spotlight on the vibrant cultural mosaic of Greater Miami and Miami Beach, celebrating the richness of the Black diaspora and only-in-Miami experiences […]
(BPRW) Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Moves 2025 Convention From Orlando, FL due to Governor DeSantis’ Harmful, Racist, and Insensitive Policies Against The Black Community General President Lonzer’s Announcement Amplifies Current Convention Theme of Strengthening the Brotherhood and Standing for Social Justice (Black PR Wire) DALLAS, TX – Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. General President Dr. Willis, […]
Alpha Phi Alph joins other national Black groups in canceling conventions in Florida or condemning the DeSantis administration’s policies, especially the recent ratification of the state’s Black American history standards. “Although we are moving our convention from Florida, Alpha Phi Alpha will continue to support the strong advocacy of Alpha Brothers and other advocates fighting […]
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. General President Dr. Willis, L. Lonzer, III announced the relocation of the Fraternity’s 99th General Convention and 119th Anniversary Convention from Orlando, Florida, scheduled to take place in 2025, due to Governor Ron DeSantis’ harmful, racist, and insensitive policies against the Black community. Today’s announcement, on the first day of its 97th General […]
(BPRW) NAACP to Honor Activist and Leader Dr. Hazel N. Dukes with the Spingarn Medal at 114th National Convention (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, renowned activist and leader, will be awarded the NAACP Spingarn Medal in recognition of her years of transformative advocacy and brave leadership. The medal will be presented at the […]
(BPRW) NABJ Announces 2023 Co-chairs for Birmingham Convention in August (Black PR Wire) The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has selected the chairs of its 2023 Convention & Career Fair, which will be held Aug. 2-6 in Birmingham, Alabama. In keeping with the #NABJ23 theme, “From Revolution to Evolution,” two award-winning, industry veterans celebrated for […]
(BPRW) NBUF 44TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION Following our Ancestral Will: Moving Forward to Liberation (Black PR Wire) Pittsburgh, PA – From July 7, through July 9, 2023, The National Black United Front(NBUF)will convene for its 44th National Convention at the Healthy Village Learning Institute 1102 Freemont Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 just outside of Pittsburgh. NBUF National […]
(BPRW) DNC Announces Chicago to Host 2024 Democratic National Convention (Black PR Wire) The Democratic National Committee recently announced Chicago will host the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center from August 19 to 22. The DNC is returning to the Midwest, a critical Democratic stronghold: Illinois along with Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota – part […]
(BPRW) NINE BIDEN CABINET MEMBERS, ENTERTAINERS TYLER PERRY AND KERRY WASHINGTON, MAGIC JOHNSON AND BUSINESS LEADER ROBERT SMITH HEADLINE 2023 NAN CONVENTION Four-day gathering seeks to galvanize Black Americans against concerted efforts to undermine democracy, threaten the dream of Dr. King (Black PR Wire) New York, NY – In response of the continued and concerted efforts to […]