February 26, 2021 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Sunday, February 28, 2021, local state legislators will join the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) powered by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Sheriff Pat Labat, Fulton County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair Natalie Hall, Hammonds House Museum and a diverse array of grassroots community organizations to…
Month: February 2021
HBCU Heroes Teams Up With Verizon Media to Host FREE HBCU “Get-That-Job-Fest” to Engage HBCU Students Seeking Internships & Careers Friday, March 12, 2021
Jobfest will include HBCU alumni speakers on the path to success; resume tips & tricks; advice from HR experts and more. Registration is FREE. (Black PR Wire) ATLANTA (February, 2021) — HBCU Heroes, a non-profit (501c3) founded by marketing CEO, Tracey Pennywell and NBA veteran, George Lynch, is partnering withVerizon Media to host “Get That…
Bryson Tiller Drops ‘ANNIVERSARY (Deluxe)’
Today, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist Bryson Tiller releases A N N I V E R S A R Y (Deluxe), via Trapsoul/RCA Records. Now with five new tracks, including “Still Yours” featuring Big Sean, the deluxe version continues to explore the concept of time. Listen here.
Microsoft Presents The Legacy Project: A Celebration of Black Changemakers and Their Contributions to Modern Day American History
Powerful and Historic Virtual Experience Empowers half of million Students and Communities This Black History Month (Black PR Wire) Redmond, Washington – After the eye-opening events of 2020 spurring civil unrest and movement comparable to that of the 1960s, learning and celebrating Black History has never been more important. Realizing that the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic…
Houston Rapper Stunna Bam Releases New Single & Video “Rock Out” With Erica Banks
Stream/Get “Rock Out” Watch the video for “Rock Out” (February 26, 2021) Today, Houston rapper Stunna Bam releases his new single, “Rock Out,” with Erica Banks via 1501 Certified Entertainment/ eOne. “Rock Out” is the first single from his forthcoming mixtape, “Baptized in Loyalty,” due out later this year. Produced by Sgt. J, Stunna, who…
LOUIS YORK’S “AMERICAN GRIOTS” RELEASES ON VINYL TODAY!
(February 24, 2021) Louis York is excited to update fans that their full-length masterpiece American Griots is currently available on vinyl today on weirdoworkshop.com. Originally released in 2019, the project is a double (2) LP and is a well-crafted theatrical experience starting from the needle dropping on side A until the end on Side D….
The Change Company Welcomes Chris Gardner to its Board
Mr. Gardner, author of The Pursuit of Happyness, brings his passion for inspiring systemic change and expanding access to the American dream February 24, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Change Company, America’s Community Development Financial Institution (“CDFI”), is proud to announce that Chris Gardner has joined its Board of Directors. “I…
As City’s Water Crisis Lingers, JSU Cancels In-Person Classes Tuesday, Feb. 23; Employees Encouraged To Telework
(JACKSON, Miss.) – In-person classes are canceled at Jackson State University, and employees are strongly encouraged to telework on Tuesday, Feb. 23, due to the city’s ongoing water issues impacting the campus. For updates, visit the university’s social media and website: http://www.jsums.edu.
Black YouTuber Creates Black Language Movement
(Black PR Wire) Ren Jones is a YouTuber who teaches Spanish specifically for the Black community. Now, he is creating a movement to build support for Black language learning for all languages. “Many people believe that African Americans speak ‘unintelligent English.’ So they automatically believe that Black people can’t speak more than 1 language. But…
THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK BUSINESS MUSEUM LAUNCHES ENTREPRENEURIAL MASTERCLASS SERIES
(Black PR Wire) In honor of Black History Month, The International Black Business Museum is pleased to announce that it will launch its new Entrepreneurial Masterclass Series on Zoom starting on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at noon eastern standard time. The purpose of the Masterclass Series is to provide information, skills, and strategies to members…
At JSU, in-person classes canceled due to ongoing water woes throughout city; telework urged
(JACKSON, Miss.) – In-person classes are canceled at Jackson State University, and employees are strongly encouraged to telework on Monday, Feb. 22, due to the ongoing water issues impacting the city and campus. For updates, visit the university’s social media and website: http://www.jsums.edu.
FRIENDSHIP-WEST BAPTIST CHURCH SETTING UP HUB FOR FOOD AND WATER DISTRIBUTION FOR NORTH TEXANS FOLLOWING SNOWSTORM AND MASS POWER OUTAGES
(Black PR Wire) WHO: Friendship-West Baptist Church is partnering with Hello Fresh, Grand Husky Logistics, L’Moore’s Catering, LLC and Sankofa Kitchen to provide thousands of meals to North Texans impacted by the recent winter storms that left many families without power, limited access to food and water, and severely damaged homes. WHAT/WHEN: Saturday, February 20, 2021…
JSU Winter Weather Update: All campus sites will be CLOSED Friday, Feb. 19; all classes, activities canceled
(JACKSON, Miss.) – All Jackson State University sites will be closed, and all classes and activities are canceled on Friday, Feb. 19. Employees who can telework should continue to do so. To learn about other updates, visit the university’s social media and website: http://www.jsums.edu.
JSU awarded $155,000 grant for preservation master plan, student development
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University is one of two HBCUs awarded a $155,000 HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The funds will allow JSU to create a campus-wide stewardship plan to support and coordinate the ongoing preservation and integrity of the campus. Five thousand dollars of the proceeds will…
ESPN’s ‘First Take’ will spotlight JSU, students, Coach Prime during Black History Month
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University will be featured on ESPN’s “First Take” hosted by Stephen A. Smith. The virtual visit will feature JSU at 9 a.m. (CT) on Wednesday, Feb. 24, as part of a higher education series during Black History Month. Smith, is using his platform to showcase four HBCU institutions, including his…
NATIONAL BLACK CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE’S ‘LAST THURSDAYS’ VIRTUAL LEARNING SERIES RETURNS TO ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES IN BLACK COMMUNITIES
COVID-19 vaccine, virtual vs. in-class learning and food insecurities among hot topics (Black PR Wire) SILVER SPRING, MD – The National Black Child Development Institute, Inc. (NBCDI) today announced the return of its bi-monthly Virtual Learning Series kicking-off on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Hosted on Thursdays, this half-day sessions will address the impact and unique challenges…
MusiCares® Presents Music on a Mission Virtual Event Honoring the Resilience of the Music Community Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
The First of Its Kind, Official GRAMMY Week®Celebration Will Feature New Performances From HAIM, H.E.R., Jhené Aiko and John Legend February 18, 2021 08:56 AM Eastern Standard Time SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MusiCares® announced today it will host Music on a Mission, a virtual fundraiser to honor the resilience of the music community, which has been…
Latest Winter Weather Update: JSU campuses are CLOSED Thursday, Feb. 18; in-person classes, activities canceled
(JACKSON, Miss.) – All Jackson State University sites are closed Thursday, Feb. 18, and all in-person classes and activities are canceled. Employees who are able to telework are encouraged to do so. The University will continue to monitor weather developments and update accordingly. To view updates, visit the university’s social media and website: http://www.jsums.edu.
R&B POWERHOUSE SINGER & SONGWRITER LEELA JAMES RELEASES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “COMPLICATED”
PREMIERES TODAY ON BETHER AND BET SOUL GEARING UP FOR NEW ALBUM RELEASE SUMMER 2021 CLICK HERE TO BUY/STREAM “COMPLICATED” (February 17, 2021) – R&B powerhouse singer/songwriter Leela James follows up her new single release, “Complicated,”with the release of a new video. The video premiered today on BETher, Bet Soul, and Bet.com and is directed…
Join Alicia Keys for an Unforgettable Evening at the Keys Soulcare Lounge Ulta Beauty Edition
February 16, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Keys Soulcare, the lifestyle beauty brand created with 15-time Grammy-Award winning artist, producer, actress, and New York Times best-selling author Alicia Keys, is now at Ulta Beauty, the nation’s largest beauty retailer. The full collection of clean, cruelty-free offerings shines brightly within all Ulta Beauty…
Latest Winter Weather Update: JSU campuses will REOPEN at NOON Wednesday, Feb. 17; in-person classes, activities canceled
(JACKSON, Miss.) – All Jackson State University sites will reopen at noon Wednesday, Feb. 17; however, all in-person classes and activities are canceled. Employees who are able to telework are encouraged to do so. Those who travel to the office should exercise caution on the roadways. The University will continue to monitor weather developments and update accordingly. To…
Winter Weather Update: JSU’s campuses will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb. 16; classes, activities canceled
(JACKSON, Miss.) – All Jackson State University sites will be closed, and all IN-PERSON classes and activities are canceled on Tuesday, Feb. 16, due to the hazardous winter conditions. The University will continue to monitor weather developments and update accordingly. To view updates, visit the university’s social media and website: http://www.jsums.edu.
Fighting Sickle Cell Disease in the Age of COVID
After-Care for a Life-Saving Procedure May Be Out of Reach For Sickle Cell Patients (Black PR Wire) Gwinnett County, Georgia — Online Media Interactive, LLC, a local Atlanta technology company announced today that the company is planning a virtual fundraiser to help a client who will soon undergo a bone marrow transplant to save her…
Winter Weather Alert: JSU will close all campuses Monday due to ice, snow
(JACKSON, Miss.) – Due to inclement winter weather, all campuses of Jackson State University are closed Monday, Feb. 15, and classes are canceled. As always, we want to ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff. For further updates about inclement conditions, we urge the campus community and constituents to monitor the university’s social media and website:…
JSU joins Hope Enterprise and Goldman Sachs in $130 million small-business collaboration
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University is part of a historic partnership that will invest $130 million into small businesses in the deep South. The University joins Goldman Sachs, Hope Enterprise, seven cities, and eight HBCUs in a united launch of the Deep South Economic Mobility Collaborative (DSEMC). The initiative is designed to bolster and preserve…
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