A New Fund For Yonkers Women, Support Of Black Women-Owned Eateries Like Je T’Aime Patisserie And More From This Year’s Strength Of A Woman Summit And Festival

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 […]

Ed Dwight, The First Black Astronaut Candidate, Is Finally Getting His Chance To Go To Space At 90 Years Old

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 […]

How Trevon Diggs Banked Million in a Few Short Years With the NFL

How Trevon Diggs Banked $3 Million in a Few Short Years With the NFL

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 | Press releases

(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 […]

(BPRW) Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Celebrates 35 Years of HBCU Academic Excellence with National Championship Tournament | Press releases

“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 […]

(BPRW) FPL’s “Power to Care” initiative celebrates 16 years of volunteerism | Press releases

(BPRW) FPL’s “Power to Care” initiative celebrates 16 years of volunteerism (Black PR Wire) Celebrating 16 years of volunteerism, Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) Power to Care initiative has grown from one day to an entire week with numerous projects and hundreds of employee volunteers throughout the state. Through company-wide events like this, FPL is […]

(BPRW) FPL’s “Power to Care” initiative celebrates 16 years of volunteerism | Press releases

(BPRW) FPL’s “Power to Care” initiative celebrates 16 years of volunteerism (Black PR Wire) Celebrating 16 years of volunteerism, Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) Power to Care initiative has grown from one day to an entire week with numerous projects and hundreds of employee volunteers throughout the state. Through company-wide events like this, FPL is […]

Jackson Soul Food, A Black-Owned Restaurant That Has Served The Miami Community For Nearly 80 Years, Opens Airport Location

According to SimpleFlying, Jackson Soul Food has served the Miami-Dade County community for nearly 80 years. Now, passengers can enjoy these family recipes at the establishment that opened at MIA earlier in February. The eatery is managed through a partnership with SSP America, a company that specializes in operating food services in airports. Jackson’s Soul […]

(BPRW) Rap Snacks Celebrates 30 Years, Announces Global Expansion with Launches into the UK, Canada and Spain | Press releases

(BPRW) Rap Snacks Celebrates 30 Years, Announces Global Expansion with Launches into the UK, Canada and Spain The Official Snack Brand of Hip Hop is dropping its iconic flavors across the pond and abroad to spark a snacking revolution that expands both culture and impact. (Black PR Wire) MIAMI – Rap Snacks, the “Official Snack Brand […]

(BPRW) Rap Snacks Celebrates 30 Years, Announces Global Expansion with Launches into the UK, Canada and Spain | Press releases

(BPRW) Rap Snacks Celebrates 30 Years, Announces Global Expansion with Launches into the UK, Canada and Spain The Official Snack Brand of Hip Hop is dropping its iconic flavors across the pond and abroad to spark a snacking revolution that expands both culture and impact. (Black PR Wire) MIAMI – Rap Snacks, the “Official Snack Brand […]