July 28, 2017

A Life of Challenge and Adventure: 11 Facts About Service Woman Cathay Williams

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — For Buffalo Soldiers Day, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) lists 11 facts about Cathay Williams, the only known female member […]
July 28, 2017

Sojourner Truth Graces Tailfin of Norwegian’s Newest Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

NEW YORK, July 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Norwegian, the World’s Best Low-Cost, Long Haul Airline and Europe’s Best Low-Cost Airline, today announced its first black and […]
July 27, 2017
Breaking African American News

Godfrey to Host Daily Show Exclusively on SiriusXM

NEW YORK, July 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — SiriusXM announced today that comedian and actor Godfrey will host a daily show exclusively on Urban View, SiriusXM’s destination for […]
July 27, 2017
Breaking African American News

Civil Rights Legend John Lewis and Groundbreaking Filmmaker Robert Townsend Among Inaugural XCEL Award Honorees

NEW YORK, July 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — BLACK ENTERPRISE will host its inaugural Black Men XCEL Summit Wednesday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Sept. 3, at the PGA National […]
July 25, 2017
Breaking African American News

NAMIC Reveals 2017 Next Generation Leaders

NEW YORK, July 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications announced today the winners of its 2017 Next Generation Leaders Awards, recognizing emerging […]
July 25, 2017
Breaking African American News

Increased Black Homeownership Focus Of NAREB Convention In New Orleans

WASHINGTON, July 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) at its 70th Anniversary Convention is issuing a call to Black real estate […]
July 25, 2017
Breaking African American News

Urban One Announces Leadership Change At TV One

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Urban One CEO Alfred C. Liggins, today announced the transition of leadership at TV One. Effective immediately, Michelle Rice […]
July 24, 2017
African American News

O, The Oprah Magazine Share the Adventure Cruise Sets Sail Featuring Presentations by Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, SuperSoul 100 Visionaries and More

SEATTLE, July 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Holland America Line and O, The Oprah Magazine Share the Adventure Cruise set sail from Seattle to Alaska on July […]
July 24, 2017
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Brown Sugar Launches on Apple TV Today

ATLANTA, July 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Brown Sugar, the new subscription-video-on-demand service featuring the biggest collection of the baddest African-American movies of all-time, is now available on […]
July 20, 2017
Breaking African American News,

Mario Moore’s work featured in Detroit Institute of Arts ‘1967 Detroit Rebellion’ exhibition

DETROIT, July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Detroit Rebellion. The entire city has set aside commemorative events, including the […]
July 20, 2017

Nearest Green Foundation Honors Former Slave’s Contribution To The Tennessee Whiskey Industry

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — A New York Times best-selling author, captivated by the story of a former Tennessee slave’s involvement in the most […]
July 20, 2017
ADC is a leader in micro-lending to entrepreneurs and growing small business. ADC's work in financial literacy, business development and homeownership counseling focuses on Minnesota's African community, providing services in 6 languages ...

African Development Center receives $300,000 grant from Wells Fargo

MINNEAPOLIS, July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — African Development Center of Minnesota announced its $300,000 Wells Fargo grant today which will help expand Minnesota diverse-owned small businesses. […]
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