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 FedEx Named one of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity by Great Place to Work and Fortune

FedEx Named one of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity by Great Place to Work and Fortune

(Black PR Wire) MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today that it has been recognized as one of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity by global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortu...
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(BPRW) HBUC's Invited to Participate in the Emerging Researchers Network Conference

(BPRW) HBUC's Invited to Participate in the Emerging Researchers Network Conference

(Black PR Wire) The American Association for the Advancement of Science, with funding from the National Science Foundation, will support students and faculty from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to participate in the Making &am...
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(BPRW) For Young People of Color HIV Remains a Significant Concern for Self and Community

(BPRW) For Young People of Color HIV Remains a Significant Concern for Self and Community

(Black PR Wire) MENLO PARK, CA  - A comprehensive new national survey of young adults, ages 18-30, from the Kaiser Family Foundation finds more than three and half decades into the epidemic, HIV remains an issue of deep concern for you...
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Funky Turns 40! Funk, Art & Soul - The Black Archives Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

Funky Turns 40! Funk, Art & Soul - The Black Archives Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

(Black PR Wire) The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, ​​Inc. turns 40 this years and is set to host a celebration during its Soul Basel event taking place December 6-9 in Miami, FL. Hosted by...
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FMU Students Receive Grant from the NASCAR Foundation

FMU Students Receive Grant from the NASCAR Foundation

Student from Florida Memorial University's National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) have been awarded a grant from the NASCAR Foundation. 
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Greentop Gifts' Clarence Claus Featured in O Magazine

Greentop Gifts' Clarence Claus Featured in O Magazine

Clarence returns with new apparel and signature wrapping paper for the 2017 Holiday Season.
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(BPRW) FMU Trustees announce new leadership

(BPRW) FMU Trustees announce new leadership

(Black PR Wire) Miami - The Board of Trustees of Florida Memorial University (FMU) has announced that a new leadership role will be created. Dr. Castell Vaughn Bryant has been appointed Acting President of FMU, effective Monday, November 20...
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Cedric the Entertainer: Using Laughter to Build Character

Cedric the Entertainer: Using Laughter to Build Character

Tomorrow, Cedric the Entertainer offers fans a rare glimpse into his private life, detailing his passion for helping kids, how his faith impacts his comedy, and revealing how close friends like Steve Harvey are a vital part of the comedy ic...
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WGN America to Air a Brand New Home Improvement Show

WGN America to Air a Brand New Home Improvement Show

  “Flip This Hood” Airs November 19th (Black PR Wire) Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX – WGN America will Air a Home Restoration Show like no other; starting Sunday, November 19, 2017 audiences will welcome into their Homes...
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(BPRW) HENRY ANDERSON, Homeless Man and Former Teacher Running For PRESIDENT OF ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL

(BPRW) HENRY ANDERSON, Homeless Man and Former Teacher Running For PRESIDENT OF ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL

(Black PR Wire) -- Atlanta, GA - As a final outreach to Atlanta voters, Henry Anderson, a homeless man and former teacher in Atlanta, Georgia is asking fellow residents to vote for him a Write in Candidate for President of Atlanta City Coun...
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Altemia™ Achieves Successful Clinical Results in Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Altemia™ Achieves Successful Clinical Results in Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Statistically significant results confirm the mechanism of action of AltemiaTM for the treatment of SCD Primary and secondary endpoints were met A clinically meaningful reduction of vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) was observed in the top...
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A Marching Band at Allen University

A Marching Band at Allen University

Mr. Eddie Ellis Hired as New Band Director to lead the Band of Gold  (Black PR Wire) Allen University today unveiled another vital element in the institution's steady resurgence.  A show-stopping marching band directed by an...
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(BPRW) Sonshine Communications wins FDOT’s FL 511 Marketing Services Contract

(BPRW) Sonshine Communications wins FDOT’s FL 511 Marketing Services Contract

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL -- Sonshine Communications, a full-service public relations, marketing and advertising agency headquartered in Miami, Florida, was awarded the Florida's FL511 Marketing Services contract by the Florida Department o...
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Naturi Naughton Hosts “BET HER FIGHTS: BREAST CANCER” Concert Special Premiering Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 7pm ET/PT on BET Her and 10pm ET/PT on BET

Naturi Naughton Hosts “BET HER FIGHTS: BREAST CANCER” Concert Special Premiering Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 7pm ET/PT on BET Her and 10pm ET/PT on BET

Concert Special Features Uplifting Performances from Keyshia Cole, Sevyn Streeter, Alice Smith, and Iconic Girl Group XSCAPE Personal Stories of Strength and Survival from La La Anthony, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Vivian Green, Richard Roundtre...
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JASON TAYLOR ANNOUNCES MIKE POUNCEY TO FACE JARVIS LANDRY AT JT’S PING-PONG SMASH 14 PRESENTED BY PUBLIX

JASON TAYLOR ANNOUNCES MIKE POUNCEY TO FACE JARVIS LANDRY AT JT’S PING-PONG SMASH 14 PRESENTED BY PUBLIX

AT HARD ROCK LIVE ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 (Black PR Wire) HOLLYWOOD – Two years ago, Jason Taylor shook up the table-tennis community by adding Mike Pouncey to his annual Ping-Pong Smash lineup. On Monday, Novem...
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Last Chance for High School Students to Apply for 2018 Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort

Last Chance for High School Students to Apply for 2018 Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort

Applications for the once-in-a-lifetime inspirational program are open through Oct. 31 at www.DisneyDreamersAcademy.com (Black PR Wire) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – October 12, 2017 – High School students participating in the 2018 D...
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(BPRW) My Miami Story conversations to bring thousands together to talk about common local experiences on October 17

(BPRW) My Miami Story conversations to bring thousands together to talk about common local experiences on October 17

(Black PR Wire) - MIAMI -- As communities across the nation grapple with an inflammatory racial and political climate, there is an increased need for spaces where people can find common ground through shared experiences and open dialogue. T...
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My Miami Story conversations set for October 17

My Miami Story conversations set for October 17

As communities across the nation grapple with an inflammatory racial and political climate, there is an increased need for spaces where people can find common ground through shared experiences and open dialogue. That's a main driver behind...
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(BPRW) Florida Memorial University to provide hurricane relief efforts

(BPRW) Florida Memorial University to provide hurricane relief efforts

(Black PR Wire) (Miami) – Residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico have been devastated with the impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.  To help those students who have attended an accredited educational institution on...
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