Bishop Tracy S. Malone has become the first Black woman to become president of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church, leading a leadership team that includes Bishop Ruben Saenz, Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton, Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, and Bishop Hope Morgan Ward.
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PRESS ROOM: NCNW announces host city and hotel for the 61st Convention location
The National Council of Negro Women will host its 61st National Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, from October 9-13, 2024, to discuss social and economic justice issues impacting Black women and their families.
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PRESS ROOM: Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival returns to Washington, D.C.
Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival, a three-day event dedicated to amplifying BIPOC comedic talent, is returning to Washington, D.C. in 2024 with a more community-centric approach and a charity aspect.
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PRESS ROOM: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump recognized on Forbes’ inaugural America’s Top 200 Lawyers List
Ben Crump, a nationally renowned civil rights attorney, has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Top 200 Lawyers for 2024 for his work in protecting the rights of marginalized citizens.
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PRESS ROOM: Three-time 2024 Grammy Award®–Winning rap artist Killer Mike joins the National Symphony Orchestra
The National Symphony Orchestra will perform a new, original orchestra program with rapper Killer Mike, featuring new arrangements from his critically acclaimed album “Michael” and led by Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke, in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on May 21, 2024.
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PRESS ROOM: The Minority Business Development Agency to announce historic collaboration with Divine Nine Sororities and national women’s leadership organizations
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) hosted the Divine Nine Sororities, The National Council of Negro Women, The Links Incorporated, The Black Women’s Agenda and The National Coalition of 100 Black Women at the White House. During this event, MBDA […]
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PRESS ROOM: Honda Campus All-Star Challenge celebrates 35 years of HBCU academic excellence with National Championship Tournament
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) TORRANCE, Calif. — The countdown is on to the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), the nation’s premier academic competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). After advancing from the HCASC national qualifying tournaments held in February, the top 32 HBCU student teams will compete in the […]
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PRESS ROOM: NAACP and CBS Studios Venture to develop new daytime drama for the CBS Television Network
By Black PR Wire LOS ANGELES – The joint venture between CBS Studios and the NAACP is developing a new daytime drama for the CBS Television Network. The series, titled “THE GATES,” follows the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. Michele Val Jean, who has written more than 2,000 episodes […]
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Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum celebrates Women’s History Month 2024 with inaugural digital exhibition and new initiatives
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) – The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum has announced an exciting lineup of new initiatives for Women’s History Month March 2024 that will further the museum’s mission to make women’s history more visible. These initiatives mark an important step as the museum enters the next phase of research […]
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PRESS ROOM: NCNW Uncommon Height Awards Gala back for 18th year
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) announced the Uncommon Height Awards Gala will return on Dec. 8 for the 18th year. The biennial event will be held at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort in Oxon Hill, Md. This event is the organization’s signature […]
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PRESS ROOM: Dr. Steven Williams makes history as first African American president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) AUSTIN, Texas – Dr. Steven Williams, board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Tri Valley Plastic Surgery in Dublin, Calif., was named president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world’s largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons. Dr. Williams took office at Plastic Surgery The Meeting, the […]
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PRESS ROOM: Scholastic to launch ‘The Black Bookselling Conference: Connect. Build. Elevate.”
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) — Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, announced The Black Bookselling Conference: Connect. Build. Elevate, a free virtual conference to take place on Nov. 1, 2023. This initiative aims to support Black-owned bookstores, Black booksellers and advocates by creating a curated space for dialogue and […]