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…

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…

Delilah left a demanding white-shoe law firm a decade ago and hung up her own shingle so she could make raising her kids her number one priority. Now she takes on cases the big firms ignore and finds herself, more often than not, going head-to-head with the powerful and privileged as she fights for the…

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA, GA – With the world still in a financial crisis we find ourselves seeking advice and guidance to help stay out of a financial debt to provide a healthy and mental stress-free life. Atlanta’s own Dr. Pastor Sabrina McKenzie has teamed up with some of her celebrity friends and peers in…

The Legendary 1997 Movie Stars Brandy, Whitney Houston, Whoopi Goldberg and more BURBANK, Calif. (February 4, 2020) — At the stroke of midnight on Friday, February 12, “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+. The beloved televised movie musical stars Brandy in the title role and Whitney Houston as “Fairy Godmother” alongside…

(JACKSON, Miss.) — The Sekou Smith Journalism Award has been established at Jackson State University. Smith, a JSU alum and award-winning NBA reporter and analyst, sadly passed away last week from COVID-19. He was 48 years old. Smith spent over two decades covering the NBA. His affable demeanor and voracity for basketball resonated when delivering…

(Black PR Wire) The professional life of the late ex-light heavy weight champion, Matthew Saad Muhammad, has been touched on and made into a star-studded 90-minute cinema documentary. The documentary involves over 60 people and it explains that Saad was an abandoned child who was found wandering on a parkway. He was placed in a…

“We May Have Equality, But To Be Equitable Is A New Narrative” – Donat Ricketts (Black PR Wire) Donat Ricketts got his start featured in a McDonalds Commercial back in 06′ when he was a teenager grinding in New York, New York. He has appeared on national television series: Cold Case (2010); Greek (2011); The…

“Your Voice is Power” experience featuring Pharrell’s new song, “Entrepreneur,” encourages students to examine racial equity while learning coding January 19, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Pharrell Williams’ education equity nonprofit YELLOW, and the Georgia Institute of Technology today announced a new educational collaboration called “Your Voice is Power” to…

“Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Farewell Play” Will Kick off the Television Event at 8 PM ET/PT Followed by the Return of Hit-Series “Tyler Perry’s The Oval” All New and Moving to Tuesdays January 15, 2021 09:11 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, BET announced the premiere date of the much-anticipated original drama “Tyler Perry’s The Oval” season two…

The Special Virtual Event Presented by the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition Powered by AHF and iN-Hale Entertainment Will Air Nationally on February 8th Supporting AHF’s HIV Awareness in Recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day January 14, 2021 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) powered by…

The Emmy®-winning HBO comedy series INSECURE will conclude with its upcoming fifth season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming. “Issa has turned insecurity into an iconic form of comedy,” said Gravitt. “The show is as incisive as it is heartfelt, and it has resonated strongly with its audience because…

New Episodes to Premiere in May January 12, 2021 Los Angeles – After eight explosive years and 196 jaw-dropping episodes, OWN’s long running Tyler Perry drama “The Haves and the Have Nots” will be concluding at the end of its current eighth season returning with new episodes this May. The network’s first scripted drama, which…

Will Packer’s new unscripted relationship series “Put A Ring on It” follows four longtime couples, with help from master relationship coach Dr. Nicole LaBeach, who embark on the ultimate relationship test—by dating other people. From week to week the couples are pushed outside their comfort zones to confront the question they’ve been too afraid to…

“A CHRISTMAS SURPRISE” PREMIERES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 8 PM ON BET AND BET HER WATCH NEW EPISODES OF: “TYLER PERRY’S HOUSE OF PAYNE,” “TYLER PERRY’S ASSISTED LIVING,” AND “TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS” ON BET AND “TYLER PERRY’S RUTHLESS” ON BET+ New York, NY – December 3, 2020 – BET’s must-see programming week of December 3 – December…

November 27, 2020 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1st, the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC), an initiative of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the worlds largest, non-profit public health organization addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, is utilizing the power of the arts and social media to bring greater awareness…

Nominations to Be Revealed Live Today at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET on GRAMMY.com November 24, 2020 08:45 AM Eastern Standard Time SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Recording Academy® and CBS announced today that Comedy Central’s Emmy Award-winning “The Daily Show” host and comedian Trevor Noah will host the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards®, marking…