John E. Harmon Sr. inspires graduates at WPU commencement

Trenton, NJ – May 23, 2025. The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) announced that on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, John E. Harmon, Sr., IOM, AACCNJ, Founder, President & CEO, gave the undergraduate commencement address to the

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adidas HBE celebrates 2025 honoree Sekou Thornell

Atlanta, GA – Following the celebration of the 2025 Honorees, the Quilters of Gee’s Bend and Jaycina Almond, adidas is proud to announce its latest Honoring Black Excellence (HBE) spotlight: Sekou Thornell, founder of Kitboys Club and brand marketer for Atlanta United. With an unwavering commitment to inclusion,

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21 Savage launches Student Financial Literacy week

21 Savage’s Leading by Example Foundation Partners With DeKalb County Schools to Launch Year-Round Financial Literacy Initiative, Debuts With First-Ever ‘Bank Account Financial Literacy Week’ Leading by Example, Joined by DeKalb County Commissioner Mereda Johnson, Host Launch Event and Panel

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Girl Scouts Atlanta raises $500K for girls in need

Atlanta, Georgia – Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta (GSGATL) announced that the organization raised nearly half a million dollars at its inaugural Night of a Million Dreams gala, held at the Delta Flight Museum on March 30. The funds raised

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Chosen Few DJs reveal 2025 picnic & festival lineup

Chicago, IL – The Chosen Few DJs are thrilled to announce the Featured Guest DJs and Performers for the much-anticipated 35th Annual Chosen Few Picnic & Festival, scheduled on July 12, 2025, at the iconic Jackson Park in Chicago! This year’s festival promises to

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Chicago Bears publish 2024-2025 community report

As the Chicago Bears welcome a new rookie class following the 2025 NFL Draft, the organization is also reflecting on the lasting impact made off the field during the last season. Today, the Chicago Bears released their 2024-2025 Season Community Report,

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Adidas and Donovan Mitchell Launch D.O.N. Issue #7

Cleveland, OH – Ahead of the Cavs’ Game 1 Playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers, adidas Basketball and NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell proved why he’s considered one of the “nicest” on and off the court. In partnership with Cleveland’s own Mitchell’s

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Atlanta Metro State College taps Skip Vaughan as speaker

Atlanta, GA — Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC) is proud to announce that Skip Vaughan, retired distinguished PepsiCo business executive, community leader, and immediate past Chair of the AMC Foundation Board, will serve as the keynote speaker for the College’s 2025 Commencement Exercise.

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Commanders returning to DC with new stadium at RFK campus

On April 28, 2025, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Managing Partner of the Washington Commanders Josh Harris announced a deal to bring the team home and activate 180 acres of opportunity at the RFK campus. With a state-of-the-art roofed stadium,

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Spelman College opens the Mary Schmidt Campbell Center

Spelman College is pleased to announce the opening of the Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts. The new building designed by Studio Gang, the international architecture and urban design firm led by Jeanne Gang, will provide students at

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Chicago Bears reveal 2025 draft party festivities

​The Chicago Bears have announced the full lineup of activities and entertainment for the 2025 Miller Lite Chicago Bears Draft Party, taking place on Thursday, April 24 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Soldier Field. This event is brought to

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New Birth Announces ‘The Great Awakening,’ April 18-20

New Birth Announces ‘The Great Awakening’ – A Transformative Easter Weekend Celebration, April 18-20 Good Friday Service Features Grammy Award-Winning Artist Hezekiah Walker, ‘Bullseye Black Market’ Creates Platform for Commerce and Community   New Birth Missionary Baptist Church invites the

Prenatal Well to host second annual Women’s Wellness Fair

(Merrillville, IND) — It’s been almost a year since Dr. Maya Dominique, OB/GYN, launched an initiative in support of women’s health. To her surprise, the inaugural women’s health fair she hosted drew more than 400 attendees.Fast forward to 2025, Dominique has

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Charles Jenkins wins big at 2025 BMI Awards

Singer-Songwriter-Producer, Charles Jenkins Celebrates A Huge Win At The 2025 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Bringing Home Three of The Major Awards (Charles Jenkins 2025 wins includes; “2025 Songwriter of The Year,” “2025 Most Performed Song of The Year

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CoolxDad opens doors at East River Houston

With sunlight spilling across the East River promenade and a buzz of excitement in the air, CoolxDad opened the doors to its new headquarters on March 29, 2025, in unforgettable fashion. After nearly a year of design, vision casting, and

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2025 King Legacy HBCU Fair returns April 19 in Greenville

The 2025 King Legacy HBCU Fair will be held live on Saturday, April 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., at Fluor Field, 945 South Main Street, Greenville, South Carolina. In its 10th year, again this year, 30 Historically Black

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NAREB hosts 2nd Black Wealth Day in 100+ U.S. cities

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) will present its second annual National Building Black Wealth Day on April 12, 2025, with live events in more than 100 cities across the country. Seminars and one-on-one sessions will empower communities

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2nd annual Seed Summit unites visionaries and creators

Los Angeles, CA – SEED Media founder Valeisha Butterfield hosted the Second Annual Seed Summit and Awards over the weekend, bringing together a dynamic lineup of industry leaders, creators and executives to build community, share insights and explore emerging technologies

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Black Women in Music Summit 2025

ATLANTA, GA – The Female Manager Co. proudly wrapped the 2025 Black Women in Music Summit with two transformative days of storytelling, inspiration, and celebration. Held at The Creamery ATL and Pandora/SiriusXM Atlanta, this year’s summit brought together emerging and

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NCNW shows support for the National Museum of African American History

(April 7, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C.) – – The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) issued the following statement in response the President Donald Trump’s Executive Order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” which proposes defunding programs and exhibits at the