Black History Month Releases

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Feb 02, 2023, 13:32 ET Black-Owned Businesses Fuel Economic Impact with Growth and Optimism

Black entrepreneurship is on the rise, benefitting both local communities and the U.S. economy, according to SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S....

Feb 02, 2023, 13:00 ET "30 Days A Black Man" by Bill Steigerwald reflects on the dangerous trailblazing work of a White reporter posing as a Black man in the segregated South

As we celebrate Black History Month, we take an important look back at what life was like during the Jim Crow period. Bill Steigerwald's startling...

Feb 01, 2023, 19:20 ET The Paley Center for Media presents A Salute to Black Achievements in Music on Television presented by Citi at The Paley Museum from February 1 to February 26

The Paley Center for Media announces today its celebration of Black History Month, Paley Center's Salute to Black Achievements in Music on Television ...

Feb 01, 2023, 15:40 ET Meijer Brings Midwest Artists' Works to Life in New Black History Month Collection Benefiting Urban Leagues

In celebration of Black History Month, Meijer launched a special collection of products featuring the art of three Black Midwestern artists – Dana...
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM RELEASES OFFICIAL AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES FRAMEWORK

Feb 01, 2023, 14:21 ET ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM RELEASES OFFICIAL AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES FRAMEWORK

Today, the first day of Black History Month, the Advanced Placement® Program delivers its long-planned release of the official framework for the AP®...

Feb 01, 2023, 11:35 ET THE PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION LAUNCHES 'BLACK MEN: KNOW YOUR RISK' CAMPAIGN AND TEAMS UP WITH ATLANTA HAWKS FOR 'BLACK HISTORY MONTH ASSIST CHALLENGE' TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH

This February the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is teaming up with the Atlanta Hawks for the fifth annual Black History Month Assist Challenge to...

Feb 01, 2023, 10:17 ET DIVERSITY WOMAN MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL 'ELITE 100' ISSUE, HONORING EXTRAORDINARY BLACK WOMEN LEADERS CHANGING THE FACE OF CORPORATE AMERICA

Diversity Woman Magazine announces its third annual 'ELITE 100' issue, a tribute to 100 extraordinary Black women leaders. Each year, more and more...

Feb 01, 2023, 10:00 ET The ColorComm28 Released: Celebrating 28 Black Women in Communications Making History

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

Feb 01, 2023, 09:05 ET ASCAP CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH WEEKLY SERIES OF EMERGING R&B ARTISTS COVERING HISTORY'S MOST POWERFUL BLACK ANTHEMS, FEATURING J ROME, MOXIE KNOX, SHA'LEAH NIKOLE AND KADEEM NICHOLS

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) reveals plans to celebrate Black History Month with a series of weekly performances ...

Feb 01, 2023, 08:28 ET Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Announces its Black History Month Class of Inductees

The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) is set to host its 4th Installation of the Crown Jewel of Excellence™ Black History Month Class ...

Feb 01, 2023, 08:08 ET The Rum Girl Garnett Phillip Launches New Website in Celebration of Black History Month

There are many words to describe the woman who is Garnett Phillip: mom. wife, good friend, The Rum Girl, bar and restaurant owner, but the best one...

Feb 01, 2023, 08:00 ET The Progress Project by Hyundai Commences for a Second Year, Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in Georgia

In honor of Black History Month, Hyundai Motor America is kicking off the Progress Project for the second year. The Progress Project by Hyundai...

Feb 01, 2023, 08:00 ET Urban One Inc. Announces Launch of The Urban One Podcast Network

Today, at the start of Black History Month, Urban One Inc. announces the launch of the new Urban One Podcast Network. This groundbreaking effort...

Jan 31, 2023, 17:15 ET Education Is a Critical Component of DEI Work - Not Only During Black History Month But Year-Round, Says HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a crucial component of an inclusive workplace environment and corporate culture, both during Black History...

Jan 31, 2023, 09:00 ET Black Content Creator, Hip Rock Star, Announces Exclusive, World Premier of Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La - A 2-Part DocSeries

Hip Rock Star Advertising, an award-winning, socially conscious media production, and 360 agency, is excited to announce the exclusive premiere of...

Jan 30, 2023, 15:09 ET Award Winning "Freedom's Path" Opens Nationwide Friday, February 3; Commemorating Black History Month through Xenon Pictures

The Xenon Pictures release Freedom's Path opens in theatres nationwide on Friday, February 3, 2023 on AMC and Regal screens. The film's opening...

Jan 30, 2023, 09:00 ET ROYAL CANADIAN MINT HONOURS BLACK HISTORY WITH COIN PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE BLACK CANADIAN VOLUNTEERS OF NO. 2 CONSTRUCTION BATTALION

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - No. 2 Construction Battalion, the first and only all-Black battalion-sized unit in Canadian military...

Jan 30, 2023, 08:31 ET Black Health Launches "Get Me Vaxxed" Campaign for Black History Month

Black Health, the Harlem, NY based nonprofit organization that champions the promotion of health and prevention of diseases to reduce disparities and ...

Jan 24, 2023, 09:45 ET ONEUNITED BANK LAUNCHES EMPOWERMENT NETWORK

OneUnited Bank is proud to announce its new Empowerment Network, with more surcharge free ATMs than any other bank in the country. A historic moment...

Jan 24, 2023, 09:09 ET CATALYSTS FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH THE POWER OF FASHION

Introducing this year's breakout brand, ZIMRothschild (ZIM); giving a home to the purpose-driven, passionate "Unicorns" that walk amongst us. "Our...

Jan 19, 2023, 11:19 ET Black Ob-Gyn M.D.s to address the unnecessary deaths of Black Women in 2023

With the overall U.S. maternal mortality rate (MMR) on the rise, the data behind the African American community paints an even more devastating...

Jan 17, 2023, 09:00 ET UNCLE NEAREST LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO RAISE $1 MILLION FOR UNDERFUNDED HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the top-selling Black-owned spirits brand in the world, announced the launch of its HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge, a...

Jan 06, 2023, 16:49 ET BYRON ALLEN'S ALLEN MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES HBCU GO PARTNERSHIP WITH AWARD-WINNING MOVIE 'FREEDOM'S PATH'

Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG) free-streaming digital platform, HBCU GO -- the leading media provider for the nation's 107 Historically Black...