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(BPRW) Black PR Wire Salutes Black Businesses Making History
(Black PR Wire) This Black History Month, Black PR Wire salutes all the Black businesses across the nation making history. From small startups to large enterprises, Black-owned businesses continue to shape the economy, create opportuni...
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(BPRW) Black PR Wire's February Power Profiler
(Black PR Wire) Robert F. Smith is Vista’s Founder, Chairman and CEO. He directs Vista’s investment strategy and decisions, governance and investor relations. Mr. Smith sits on the Investment Committees for Vista’s Fl...
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(BPRW) Get “Plugged In” and Elevate Your Brand!
(Black PR Wire) Mark your calendars! In celebration of Black History Month, Black PR Wire is excited to once again partner with Business Wire to host our annual webinar. This year’s theme, “Plugged In: Communication Tools f...
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(BPRW) ESSENCE to Honor Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs and Raamla Mohamed at the 18th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Hosted by Aldis Hodge
(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, ESSENCE proudly announces its coveted honorees for the 18th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, returning to the stage on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, in the luxurious back...
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(BPRW) ESPN Teams Up with Pharrell Williams to Launch New Campaign for NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC Presented by Wingstop
(Black PR Wire) NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC presented by Wingstop is the pinnacle of basketball every week where the drama and excitement of the NBA comes alive across ABC and ESPN, and today, ESPN brings to life a new Prim...
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(BPRW) Toyota Launches ‘You Can’t Stop My Drive,’ A New Campaign Focused on Acknowledging and Celebrating Black Men through the Power of Mobility
(Black PR Wire) PLANO, Texas – Toyota has proudly lifted the wraps on its newest national brand campaign, “You Can’t Stop My Drive,” which celebrates the shared optimism for a progressive future, focused on...
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(BPRW) SOKO MRKT™ powered by ESSENCE® Proudly Returns to the ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® in New Orleans from July 3rd through July 7th
(Black PR Wire) NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, SOKO MRKT™ powered by ESSENCE®—an innovative community commerce model known for creating transformative opportunities for entrepreneurial business owners across...
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(BPRW) A. Philip Randolph “Gentle Warrior Awards” Gala Marks 30th Anniversary of Only Black Labor History Museum in U.S.
(Black PR Wire) - Chicago -- The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum (NAPRPPM) will mark its 30th anniversary by hosting the “Gentle Warrior Awards” Black Tie Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 5:...
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(BPRW) The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Announce The Seventh Cohort of The Executive Leadership Academy
(Black PR Wire) After a competitive selection process, 21 talented leaders have been tapped to participate in the 2025 cohort of the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA), the seventh cohort of The Advanced Leadership Institute’s (TALI)...
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(BPRW) Black Voters Matter Launches New Podcast “Unnamed and Unbound” To Keep Black Communities Informed And Inspired
(Black PR Wire) GEORGIA – In light of the current political climate and the continued marginalization of Black communities, Black Voters Matter (BVM) launched its new podcast Unnamed and Unbound: Black Voters Matter Pod...
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(BPRW) Hip-Hop Icon RAKIM Enters Fintech Space as a Founder of Notes Technology
(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK, NY – RAKIM, widely regarded as one of the greatest emcees of all time, is breaking new ground with Notes. This innovative financial technology and AI-powered platform merges ‘music, money, and know...
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(BPRW) Black Creativity Returns at Griffin MSI with Biggest Program Yet
(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO — Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s long-running Black Creativity program celebrates the history of Black innovation while championing opportunities for today’s youth to explore STE...
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(BPRW) U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Announces the 2025 USBC Power 50 Women of Influence Class
(Black PR Wire) The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) is proud to unveil the 2025 Power 50 Women of Influence Class, a distinguished group of visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are driving impactful change across industri...
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(BPRW) Epic Medical NMB Revolutionizes Spinal Health with Cutting-Edge Chiropractic Care
(Black PR Wire) Epic Medical, a state of the art chiropractic center, is proud to announce its opening in North Miami Beach, Florida. Offering patients access to the latest advancements in spinal health and wellness, Epic Medical NMB is com...
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(BPRW) AFRICANANCESTRY.COM HIGHLIGHTS AFRICAN INFLUENCES ACROSS DIASPORA WITH NEW BIRTHRIGHT JOURNEYS TO BRAZIL AND COLOMBIA
(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, DC -- African Ancestry, Inc. (AfricanAncestry.com) today announces the availability of two new birthright journeys to Brazil and Colombia as part of its immersive African Ancestry Family Reunion (AAFR) tours...
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(BPRW) Clear Channel Outdoor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Activate National Mentoring Month Campaign Featuring Prominent Women Leaders
(Black PR Wire) New York, NY – Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE: CCO), one of the world’s largest out of home (OOH) media providers, and Big Brothers Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one...
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(BPRW) Black Chamber of Commerce to Host 13th Annual Ascension Awards Celebrating Excellence
(Black PR Wire) West Palm Beach, FL — The Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County is excited to host the 13th Annual Ascension Awards Program Dinner on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Palm Beach County C...
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(BPRW) How African VC firm Oui Capital returned its first fund with Moniepoint’s unicorn exit
(Black PR Wire) At a recent investor meeting, early-stage African investor Oui Capital informed limited partners that it had returned its $4 million debut fund following the sale of some shares in the business banking platform&nbs...
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(BPRW) South Carolina, Staley Ink Historic Contract Extension
(Black PR Wire) COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved today a contract extension for women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley that will go through the 2029-30 season and make her...
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(BPRW) IN RECOGNITION OF THE POSTHUMOUS PARDON BY PRESIDENT JOSEPH R. BIDEN, THE CENTER FOR GLOBAL AFRICA UPLIFTS THE LEGACY AND MISSION OF HONORABLE MARCUS MOSIAH GARVEY AND THE SPIRIT OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
(Black PR Wire) Wilmington, Delaware – On Sunday, January 19th the White House announced President Joseph R. Biden issued a pardon for the Pan African Leader and Jamaica’s National Hero Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The...
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