Black History Month Releases

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Feb 29, 2024, 15:26 ET Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) Secures $2 Million Investment from Truist to Continue Accelerating Black Entrepreneurship in Atlanta

The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) is thrilled to announce a $2 million grant awarded by Truist Foundation and two Truist...

Feb 29, 2024, 14:51 ET Hyundai Pays Tribute to the African American Community in Commemoration of Black History Month

In Celebration of Black History Month, Hyundai proudly honored the African American community through a comprehensive program comprising...

Feb 29, 2024, 14:21 ET M&T Charitable Foundation Gives $100,000 Grant to the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Advancing Its Mission to Educate, Inspire, and Empower

The M&T Bank Charitable Foundation has announced a $100,000 grant allocated to the Jackie Robinson Foundation. This funding will support the...

Feb 29, 2024, 13:24 ET Olympus Affirms Commitment to Health Equity Through Allyship

During Black History Month, Olympus Corporation of the Americas (OCA) emphasized the importance of allyship in promoting equitable access to...

Feb 29, 2024, 12:00 ET In Honor of Black History Month, Two Scholarships for African American Students at Long Island University's College of Veterinary Medicine Have Been Established through The Brady Hunter Foundation and NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Office

Seeking to foster diversity in the field of veterinary medicine, two new scholarships for African American students to study at Long Island...

Feb 29, 2024, 07:01 ET National Business League and USPTO Forge Historic Agreement to Empower Black Businesses

In a historic move aimed at advancing Black entrepreneurship and safeguarding intellectual property rights, the National Business League (NBL) and...

Feb 28, 2024, 16:03 ET Hormel Foods Hosts Student Winners of its 13th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest

Three winners of the 13th annual Hormel Foods MLK essay contest visited the company's World Headquarters on Wednesday, Feb. 28, to read their winning ...

Feb 28, 2024, 13:00 ET New guide for business helps companies to effectively address critical social justice issues

In response to the increasing demand for companies to engage on a broad range of social and economic issues, BSR's Center for Business & Social...

Feb 28, 2024, 11:02 ET Association of African American Financial Advisors Named Organization of the Year by Wealth Solutions Report Pathfinder Awards

The Association of African American Financial Advisors (AAAA) is thrilled to announce that it has been recognized as the Organization of the Year by...

Feb 27, 2024, 14:00 ET LA Rams, It's Bigger Than Us, Pepsi and LA Regional Food Bank Join Forces to Address Food and Nutrition Insecurity

Roughly 800 families and individuals of Leimert Park and its surrounding communities were given food and essential resources for a special farmer's...
In honor of Black History Month, Dion's Chicago Dream Releases Two New Videos: "Dream Day" and "Dion's Chicago Dream Theme"

Feb 27, 2024, 12:00 ET In honor of Black History Month, Dion's Chicago Dream Releases Two New Videos: "Dream Day" and "Dion's Chicago Dream Theme"

It's been a historic Black History Month for Dion's Chicago Dream, a food-security nonprofit founded by a Black Navy veteran from Chicago's South...

Feb 27, 2024, 06:00 ET Wealth Solutions Report Launches Third Annual Pathfinder Awards, Honoring Top Black Wealth Management Leaders Of 2024

Wealth Solutions Report (WSR) – the fast-growing B2B digital media platform featuring wealth management-focused commentary, insights and analysis –...

Feb 26, 2024, 13:32 ET Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia Honor Four Leaders as 'Strong Men & Women in Virginia History'

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation and the Library of Virginia are pleased to announce the 2024 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honorees...

Feb 26, 2024, 12:04 ET Crowe and Intuit QuickBooks collaborate on new program to enable minority-owned small business growth

In conjunction with Black History Month, Crowe LLP, a leading public accounting, consulting, and technology firm, and Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the ...

Feb 26, 2024, 10:53 ET New Streaming Platform 'BLKFAM' Launches with Bias-Free Content for Black Families

BLKFAM, the first and only Black-owned, Black-focused family streaming platform, launches today. BLKFAM entertains, educates, and celebrates Black...

Feb 26, 2024, 09:44 ET Suburban Propane Commemorates Black History Month with Reception Celebrating Dr. Charles R. Drew and Hosts Sickle Cell Blood Drive with the American Red Cross

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil, and related...

Feb 23, 2024, 20:55 ET Emancipation Proclamation: Renewed Call for Federal Recognition Highlights Black and Jewish Unity Efforts - NewsBlaze

In an unprecedented display of solidarity, the coalition Black and Jewish Unity, alongside prominent civil rights and faith leaders, have launched a...

Feb 23, 2024, 13:15 ET ColorComm's 7th Annual NextGen Fellows Program Will Connect HBCU Students and Graduates with the Nation's Leading Companies

ColorComm, Inc., the nation's leading women's platform addressing diversity & inclusion across the communications, marketing, advertising, and media...

Feb 23, 2024, 08:30 ET The Graphic Novel, "Black Justice: The Awakening," Sheds Light on the Concept of Privilege Using a Superhero Story

"Privilege equals Process," is a line from the upcoming graphic novel, Black Justice: The Awakening. Its author, Dr. David Washington, a consultant...

Feb 23, 2024, 08:00 ET IVMF's Bunker Labs Celebrates Black History Month with new Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship Program Cohort

Bunker Labs, now a part of Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is proud to announce the 67 members of ...

Feb 21, 2024, 11:23 ET New Jersey Community Capital Pledges $50,000 to Five East Coast Cities to Commemorate Black History Month

For the second consecutive year, New Jersey Community Capital, a leading nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI), is committing...

Feb 21, 2024, 09:03 ET PRONGHORN CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH #ALLBLACKBAR IN COLLABORATION WITH TIME

In honor of Black History Month, Pronghorn introduces the #AllBlackBar platform to amplify Black-owned spirits brands to consumers and the culture....

Feb 21, 2024, 08:49 ET The Athlete's Foot Celebrates Black History Month with Youth Day Event

The Athlete's Foot (TAF), the renowned global retailer celebrated for its athletic-inspired lifestyle and streetwear, is excited to announce its...

Feb 20, 2024, 15:03 ET Multiple-Award-Winning Documentary 'Becoming Black Lawyers' Premieres This Week on the FOX SOUL TV Streaming Network

The multiple-award-winning short documentary, Becoming Black Lawyers, will premiere exclusively on the FOX SOUL TV streaming network this week on...
New $2.5 Million Morehouse College "Finishing Well" Scholarship Established by Philanthropists Yolanda and Dale Jones to Assist Scholars with Financial Needs

Feb 20, 2024, 08:00 ET New $2.5 Million Morehouse College "Finishing Well" Scholarship Established by Philanthropists Yolanda and Dale Jones to Assist Scholars with Financial Needs

A new $2.5 million endowed scholarship has been established at Morehouse College by philanthropists Yolanda and Dale E. Jones '82, Chief Executive...

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