Catfish: The TV Show co-host Kamie Crawford has announced she is departing the long-running MTV series after 6 years. Initially, mid-way through Season 7 in 2019, Crawford was one of several guest hosts to fill in as a host alongside Nev Schulman after the departure of his original co-host, Max Joseph. Quickly becoming a fan-favorite, […]
(BPRW) THE COVENANT WITH BLACK AMERICA: 20 YEARS LATER REIGNITES THE CALL FOR EQUITY AND JUSTICE Updated New York Times’ bestseller highlights priority issues for Black Americans that will impact and shape the November 2024 election (Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES – Twenty years after sparking a national dialogue on systemic inequality, Tavis Smiley has […]
In April 2014, the city of Flint, Michigan changed their water source supply from Lake Huron to the nearby Flint River. The attempt to cut costs resulted in corrosion of the water pipes and lead contamination in the city’s water supply. 10 years later, some residents still do not have clean running water. For nearly […]
According to Us Weekly, the tennis star defeated Latvian Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-2 on Tuesday. She expressed how meaningful it was to return to the court in front of her fans and home state in an emotional response. “I was trying not to cry when I was walking out,” Osaka, 26, told reporters following the match. […]
Ariana Grande dropped the visuals for her Eternal Sunshine hit “the boy is mine,” and after much speculation, fans can’t get over who made a special appearance. Of course, the song is a reimagining of sorts of the 1998 chart-topping, iconic hit from Brandy and Monica. According to Variety, the music video, which was directed […]
From Pepsi and Mary J. Blige and in partnership with United Way of Westchester and Putnam, the fund has been established to assist Yonkers-based nonprofits in addressing the needs of underserved women. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 will support programs in education, financial stability and food security. Applicants seeking grant eligibility can submit their applications online […]
In 1961, when the White House was under the administration of President John F. Kennedy, Ed Dwight was selected as the first Black American to train and travel to space, according to Business Insider. Despite accepting the invitation to join NASA’s training program, he never had the chance to make it to outer space since […]
In just four short years with the NFL, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs has already become a multi-millionaire. The celebrated athlete has made a name for himself through a number of excellent on-the-field records, including 11 interceptions in 2021 alone, registering as the highest single-season figure in league history since 1981. According to sources across […]
(BPRW) 2024 State of Black America – “The Civil Rights Act of 1964: 60 Years Later” Examines Impact of Landmark Legislation Contributors Include President Joe Biden, Kimberle Crenshaw, HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, Sen. Cory Booker; Semi-Annual Equality IndexTM Tracks Economic & Social Status of Black America Since “Three-Fifths” Compromise of 1787 (Black PR Wire) NEW YORK […]
“The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge has provided a national stage for generations of talented HBCU students to display their impressive academic capabilities and the rich culture of HBCUs,” said Yvette Hunsicker, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion & Diversity at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Honda is proud of our longstanding commitment to […]