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Join Us for #AlphaDerbyWeekendTM – May 1-4, 2025

Formal Announcement: Join Us for #AlphaDerbyWeekendTM – May 1-4, 2025 Contact: [email protected] (Andrew Snorton)  Ph: 770-364-9426  The Alphas of Atlanta, Inc, a Metro-Atlanta nonprofit comprised of members from the area graduate chapters, is hosting their 10th edition of the #AlphaDerbyWeekendTM

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Introducing 87.7 The Vibe, new home for R&B & Southern Soul

Atlanta – The All New 87-7 Presents “The Vibe” – It’s Official Welcome and Launch Party Spotlighting R&B and Southern Soul, “The Vibe” Friday March 21, 2025 at Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar in Marietta! Atlanta, GA – March 12,

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Central City Health opens new 3rd street center in Detroit

DETROIT — Central City Health (CCH), a Detroit-based nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center and Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home, is expanding its commitment to accessible, high-quality healthcare with the grand opening of its new 3rd Street Health Center at 1240

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Julien’s & TCM’s ‘Harry Belafonte: A Man of Action’ sale

Los Angeles, California – March 6, 2025 – Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM), the ultimate destination for Hollywood memorabilia auctions, concluded today, “Harry Belafonte: A Man of Action,” in a monumental white glove sale that encapsulated the legacy and impact of the

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Apple TV+ debuts ‘BE@RBRICK’ trailer, a new animated series

Today, Apple TV+ released the trailer for “BE@RBRICK,” the highly anticipated, music-driven animated comedy series for kids and families, set to premiere globally on Friday, March 21. Inspired by the iconic BE@RBRICK figures from MEDICOM TOY, the 13-episode series is

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adidas honoring Black excellence launches 2025 program

Portland, OR – adidas is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2025 Honoring Black Excellence (HBE) program, a bold and dynamic celebration of Black brilliance, resilience, and creativity. This year’s program takes a profound step forward, weaving together powerful content,

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WSLA celebrates historic repeat Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl win

(Gary, IND) – The Gary Community School Corporation’s West Side Leadership Academy (WSLA) gets to retain the traveling trophy after their historic back-to-back championship win at the 2nd Annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl. Held this past weekend at IU Northwest, WSLA

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Jon Batiste’s love, hope and action at Love Riot Festival

NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 9, 2025) — The Desire Area of New Orleans’ 9th Ward was alive with music and a message of love and unity as He Gets Us and Jon Batiste — the 2025 Super Bowl LIX National Anthem performer — came together

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Black introverts can do anything

Black Introvert Week (February 8 – 15) Founded in 2021, Black Introvert Week acknowledges and brings attention to a segment of the population that is often misunderstood. Quiet, low key demeanors coupled with Blackness can be subconsciously misread through lenses

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DEI has failed: NBL fights for Black economic independence

Thursday, February 6, 2025 – Tuskegee, AL – The National Business League (NBL), the nation’s first and oldest Black business organization, founded by Booker T. Washington in 1900, has officially launched its 125th Quasquicentennial Anniversary Year with a historic press conference at the Alabama League of Municipalities

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Michigan & Florida Snowbirds 4th annual golf tournament

The Michigan & Florida Snowbirds hosted its 4th Annual Golf Tournament on January 31-February 1, at the prestigious Martin Downs Golf and Country Club in Palm City, Florida.  The club is owned by African Americans, Stanley and Cheryl Campbell.  The event

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Brotherhood crusade launches wildfire relief for Altadena

Los Angeles — The Brotherhood Crusade has established the Wildfire Fund to Aid Altadena Residents to support California families affected by the devastating Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena. This initiative provides immediate relief to displaced residents while preserving the

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BBE certification launches to empower Black entrepreneurs

Tuskegee, Alabama – In a historic move toward economic empowerment, the National Business League (NBL) has secured a USPTO Federal Trademark for the Black Business Enterprise (BBE) Certification under registration numbers 98127825 and 98130839. This landmark initiative seeks to redefine

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UNCF’s Empower Me Tour sparks HBCU success nationwide

The United Negro College Fund’s Empower Me Tour, or EMT, stands as a testament to the enduring significance of historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, in shaping tomorrow’s leaders. As these institutions experience a renaissance in recognition and enrollment,

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James Mangold and Cynthia Erivo to be honored at 2025 Sundance Film Festival

December 18, 2024, Park City, UT — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today that writer-director-producer James Mangold (Searchlight Pictures’ A Complete Unknown) will be honored with the Trailblazer Award. Multi-hyphenate, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award–winning and two-time Academy Award nominated

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Celebrate Kwanzaa at the African American Museum in Philadelphia

This December, AAMP is thrilled to host a week-long Kwanzaa celebration from December 26 through January 1, 2025, offering both in-person and virtual programming. Designed to honor the seven principles of Kwanzaa, the festivities blend live performances, family-friendly workshops, culinary