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January 31, 2022

Black-Owned Publishing Company to Award 73 Scholarships for First-time Women Authors

248 years ago, Phillis Wheatley became the first African-American woman to publish a book. The Bestsellers Academy wants the world to celebrate that. ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ […]

January 31, 2022

Steph Curry, H.E.R., Jennifer Lopez and More Join Michelle Obama as Co-Chairs of When We All Vote

Becky G and Bretman Rock are also joining the national nonpartisan voting initiative ahead of the midterm elections. WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Michelle Obama released a video […]

January 31, 2022

ASCAP CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH DAILY CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTING PIVOTAL FIGURES IN BLACK MUSIC CULTURE ON @ASCAP AND @ASCAPURBAN SOCIAL MEDIA

TIA P. AND TL CROSS KICK OFF EVENT FEATURING DAILY TRIVIA AND FUN FACTS NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) reveals […]

January 31, 2022

DARK & LOVELY BRINGS BRIGHT, BOLD & BLONDE HOME WITH NEW UPLIFT BLEACH KIT

Achieve Next Level Lift at Home Without the Damage NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dark & Lovely, the number one hair coloring brand for women of color, […]

January 28, 2022

Vision Films Strikes Deal with Silverbird Cinemas to Release Akon Starrer ‘The American King’ in Nigeria

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Vision Films, Inc. (“Vision”) announces a new deal with Silverbird Film Distribution to release Adah Obekpa’s The American King in cinemas across Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia beginning February 25, 2022. […]

January 27, 2022

UK Black Founders Chosen to Showcase British Innovation during Tech Trade Delegation to New York

Black Founders Visit NYC to Access Funding and Business Development Opportunities British Airways to fly founders in support of Mission. NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The […]

January 27, 2022

HILLMAN GRAD CONTINUES TO AMPLIFY BIPOC VOICES WITH 2ND ANNUAL MENTORSHIP LAB

Open Call for Program Applications Featuring Speciality Workshops, Educational Resources, Professional Development, Networking Opportunities for Marginalized Storytellers Applications Due February 11 LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Hillman […]

January 27, 2022

Educational Animation features Irma Thomas, Soul Queen of New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Addressing misinformation about COVID-19 and clinical studies is an ongoing process for both The Louisiana Community Engagement Alliance against COVID-19 Disparities (LA-CEAL), a […]

January 26, 2022

U.S. Postal Service Salutes Legendary Sculptor Edmonia Lewis

Newest Stamp in Black Heritage Series WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the life and legacy of Edmonia Lewis, the first African American and […]

January 26, 2022

DOVE LAUNCHES ‘AS EARLY AS FIVE’ TO ILLUMINATE HOW YOUNG RACE-BASED HAIR DISCRIMINATION STARTS IN ONGOING EFFORT TO PASS THE CROWN ACT IN REMAINING 36 U.S. STATES

2021 CROWN Research Study for Girls Finds 53% of Black Mothers, Whose Daughters Have Encountered Hair Discrimination, Say Their Child Experienced It As Early As 5 […]

January 26, 2022

120 Arts Groups Serving Greater Houston’s Communities of Color Awarded A Combined $2 Million in Grants from the BIPOC Arts Network and Fund

HOUSTON, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — One hundred and twenty Greater Houston Area arts organizations and collectives serving Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and other important communities […]

January 26, 2022

Little Aiden Press Has Extended the Nomination Deadline in Its Call for Entries in the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Self-Publishing Awards

All books must be self-published between January 1, 2019, and January 31, 2022 CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Little Aiden Press, announces the inaugural Self Ink […]

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