(Black PR Wire) – During a launch event at Dunbar High School with JPMorgan Chase and Youth Guidance to announce the D.C. expansion of their respective programs, The Fellowship Initiative (TFI) and Becoming a Man (BAM), Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick announced the University would grant two full-tuition scholarships to District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) participants who graduate from the academic, social, emotional and career readiness program. Howard has long held […]
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Amazon launches accelerator program to grow opportunities for real estate developers of color and increase affordable housing
New pilot program is supported by a more than $21 million commitment from Amazon to provide real estate developers of color with education, mentorship, and access to capital in Amazon’s hometown communities in Washington state’s Puget Sound region; the Arlington, Virginia region; and Nashville, Tennessee (Black PR Wire) SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced […]
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First Black-owned autonomous grocery store in the U.S to open in December 2021
(Black PR Wire) – Safety, nutrition and sustainability are important elements for any community, and for Nourish + Bloom Markets they comprise the cornerstone of their business model. Nourish + Bloom Market, set to open on Dec. 17, in Fayetteville, Georgia, features “frictionless shopping.” Customers will be able to walk in, grab what they need, […]
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Why drug pricing programs have not reduced health disparities
(Black PR Wire) Washington DC – Today, the Southern Christian Leadership Global Policy Initiative (SCL-GPI) and Creative Investment Research (CIR) released a white paper titled “Why Drug Pricing Programs Have Not Reduced Health Disparities.” The COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest surrounding racial disparities and systemic racism have put renewed emphasis on closing health and wealth […]
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Apple selects 15 Black- and Brown-owned businesses for first-of-its-kind Impact Accelerator
Fifteen Black- and Brown-owned green technology and clean energy businesses are joining Apple’s inaugural Impact Accelerator, part of the company’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative. By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) – Apple recently unveiled its first class of 15 Black- and Brown-owned businesses on the cutting edge of green technology and clean energy, […]
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ESSENCE Celebrates Global Black Fashion with its Annual ESSENCE Fashion House during New York Fashion Week
(Black PR Wire) – ESSENCE, the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities, will celebrate global Black Fashion with its annual ESSENCE Fashion House™ taking place during New York Fashion Week. Coming on the heels of its Global Black Fashion September/October issue which features rapper Megan Thee Stallion, […]
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A Black-owned Black business directory aims to connect consumers to Black-owned businesses
Tammy Combs, writer, innovator, entrepreneur and publisher of Black Pages of the South. (Black PR Wire) – With millions of Black-owned businesses across the nation, Black-owned businesses have yet to have a full, comprehensive and consistent site that connects customers to Black-owned business, especially in southern states. But not for long…. On Monday, Aug. 30, Black Pages of […]
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(BPRW) Don’t Miss Out – Apply to the 35 Mules Innovation Hub
Andrene Robinson, Project Director Aneisha Graydon, 35 Mules Project Altrese Hawkins, Co-founder & of Origination at NextEra Energy Resources Manager at FPL Dir. of Business Development & Operations at Purivy Funding up to $100k for Startups to Lead the Charge with Global Energy Leader NextEra Energy’s Incubator (Black PR Wire) “With the growth of renewables, […]
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(BPRW) FPL presented surprise scholarship awards to three Black college-bound students majoring in STEM fields
From left to right: Miya V. Aviles, Jayden McNab, and Luke J. Fourie. (Black PR Wire) Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and parent company NextEra Energy announced the NextEra Energy Scholarship for Black Students in SECME, which is a merit award of up to $20,000 for college-bound high school seniors who plan to enroll in […]
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White House initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities announces 2021 HBCU Scholars
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative) today announced its eighth cohort of HBCU Scholars. This program recognizes 86 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, civic engagement and much more. Currently enrolled at 54 of our nation’s HBCUs, the scholars were selected from an applicant pool […]
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Black entertainers to empower, inspire Black High School students in once-in-a-lifetime ‘Rites Of Passage’ celebration
(Courtesy Photo/Flyer) (Black PR Wire) – Actor, stand-up comedian and game show host Cedric The Entertainer, actress Wendy Raquel Robinson (“The Steve Harvey Show”), television host and author Shaun Robinson and actress Uzo Aduba (“Orange Is The New Black”) join the list of stellar celebrities who’ll be empowering and inspiring Black high school students during their […]
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A new generation of Black male teachers starts its journey in partnership with Apple
Rhys Richard’s mother, Astrya Richard, who spent her career in education, and his father, Hillary Richard Jr., deeply support their son’s journey to one day teach the next generation of students. (Black PR Wire) — For more than 100 years, teaching has run through Hillary-Rhys Richard’s family. Growing up in Katy, Texas, Rhys, as he’s […]