Press Releases
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President Bush Makes Statement In Memory Of Coretta Scott King
“Mrs. King’s lasting contributions to freedom and equality have made America a better and more compassionate nation.” (more)
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Lincoln And NBA Legend Earvin Magic Johnson Kick Off Football’s Biggest Week
Lincoln Presents: A Legendary Night, a spectacular fund-raising event hosted by Lincoln, NBA icon Earvin “Magic” Johnson and retired NFL great Robert Porcher, III. (more)
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New Artists Added to the 2006 Essence Music Festival Lineup
Hip Hop Veteran LL Cool J, Comedian/Actor Cedric ‘The Entertainer’ and the Legendary Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly will join Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary…
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The SoftSheen-Carson Style Squad Participates At The 21st Annual Stellar Awards
The SoftSheen Carson Style Squad was on hand backstage at the 21st Annual Stellar Awards adding shine and nourishment to the hair of performers and…
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Ashley Stewart Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day With A Donation
Ashley Stewart will commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by donating five percent of each sale on Monday, January 16 (more)
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Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin To Deliver Keynote Address At Women Of Power Summit
BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine has announced Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin will be the keynote speaker for the Women of Power Summit on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006…
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Nappy New Year 2006 Calendar Celebrates Natural Beauty
To celebrate the beauty of women who are happy to be nappy, a Nappy New Year 2006 wall calendar was created. (more)
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Thurgood Marshall Awards Dinner Draws Top Celebrity Participants
Award-winning actress Angela Bassett is serving as Mistress of Ceremonies for the black-tie gala, which will be held at the Sheraton New York Hotel &…
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Los Angeles to Celebrate Black History Month In A Big Way
When Los Angeles celebrates Black History Month in February, Angelenos will commemorate the history and culture of African Americans with a packed calendar of exhibits,…
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NAACP and CBS Create New Fellowship
As part of on going efforts to broaden the diversity of talent emerging from the USC School of Cinema-Television, the NAACP and the CBS Television…
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National Urban League and Heineken USA Announces Winners of Essay Contest
National Urban League (NUL) and Heineken USA are pleased to announce the inaugural NUL Young Professionals-Heineken USA Rising Star Program Awardees. (more)
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Former President Bill Clinton to Speak At NABJ Convention in Atlanta
Former President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote address at the NABJ 30th Anniversary Convention (more)
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African American Fraternity Hosts Employment Fair During National Convention
Kappa Alpha Psi, is holding an Executive Diversity Job Fair as an official part of its Grand Chapter Meeting in St. Louis (more)
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Aflac Presents $1 Million Towards Creation Of African American Museum
Aflac becomes the first corporate citizen to make a donation toward the museum’s construction (more)¿0a¿0a
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New Scholarships For 1,000 Minority Students
Gates Millennium Scholars Program awards scholarships to talented minority youth (more)
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Dodge Unleashes 2006 Charger During Black Bike Week
Modern Dodge Charger muscle meets the streets at the National Association of Black Bikers (NABB) largest annual black biker event
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Saks Fifth Avenue Hosts Freedom Center
Famed department store Saks Fifth Avenue sponsored a reception on April 19, 2005 to introduce the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
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Educating African American Women on HPV and Cervical Cancer
Digene (Nasdaq: DIGE) welcomed the launch of an educational campaign by The Balm In Gilead to help eliminate cervical cancer through human papillomavirus (HPV) testing…
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Postal Service’s Popular Black Heritage Stamp Series Here to Stay
To dispel recurring rumors that its long-standing Black Heritage stamp series will be discontinued, a senior postal official reiterated the Postal Service’s continued commitment to…
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Murder Suspect Brian Nichols Captured In Georgia
FBI agents escort murder suspect Brian Nichols from an FBI holding facility FBI facilty March 12, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia.
