After ramping up restrictions on new fossil fuel drilling in Los Angeles County two years ago, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law in September 2024 a Make Polluters Pay package of three bills regulating orphan oil and gas wells in BIPOC communities of LA County. Here’s a look at the three bills and how they […]
(BPRW) U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Launches USBC Resource Hub Supported by Wells Fargo New Online Platform Offers Comprehensive Suite of Tools to Foster Growth, Sustainability, and Success for Black Businesses (Black PR Wire) The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) proudly announces the launch of the USBC Resource Hub, an innovative online platform supported by Wells Fargo. […]
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading graduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.’s Epsilon Omega Chapter in Atlanta, Georgia and did an interview with Rodney J. Wells the Polaris of the chapter. The position of Polaris/president of a Black fraternity chapter is a highly respected role and there […]
(BPRW) Wells Fargo expands support to six major HBCU football classics through scholarships and financial workshops Wells Fargo to commit $300,000 in scholarships to HBCUs and host financial workshops for the HBCU community during the 2023 HBCU football season. (Black PR Wire) NEW YORK, NY – This year, Wells Fargo will serve as the official banking sponsor of six […]
(BPRW) Wells Fargo expands support to six major HBCU football classics through scholarships and financial workshops Wells Fargo to commit $300,000 in scholarships to HBCUs and host financial workshops for the HBCU community during the 2023 HBCU football season. (Black PR Wire) NEW YORK, NY – This year, Wells Fargo will serve as the official banking sponsor of six […]
(BPRW) Wells Fargo and T.D. Jakes Group Announce Ten-Year Strategic Partnership to Build Inclusive Communities Over the next 10 years, the partnership between these organizations could result in up to $1 billion in capital and financing from Wells Fargo (Black PR Wire) SAN FRANCISCO – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) and the T.D. Jakes Group, […]
When the youth development organization First Tee launched 25 years ago, Tim Finchem, former PGA TOUR Commissioner, wanted to make the game of golf more accessible to kids from all walks of life. Through golf, he hoped to empower kids to build self-confidence and an inner strength that they could carry with them throughout their […]
(BPRW) Wells Fargo donates $800,000 to 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Wells Fargo Foundation Donates $800,000 to 100 Black Men of America, Inc. to Expand Community Impact and Aid in the Organization’s Sustainability Grant, software, training and technical support will leverage the power of partnership and mentoring in complex issues including social, economic, educational […]
If you look at any corner of the earth, you will find the influence and impact of Black culture. Behind that impact are typically economic implications that profit from said culture. The missing factor is that Black people do not always benefit. Whether it’s creators that are not getting paid their worth from social media […]
(BPRW) Wells Fargo Partners with Bilt Rewards and Mastercard to Issue the First Credit Card that Earns Points on Rent payments without the Transaction Fee The No-Annual Fee Bilt Mastercard Will Give Cardholders a Way to Earn Points Towards Travel, Fitness and Even Homeownership with Every Rent Payment; Bilt Mastercard Partnership Marks First New Credit […]