Society: African American Interests

2017-09-22T00:00:00-04:00

African farmers from a remote village in northern Zambia have teamed up with the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to send a giant message to world leaders gathering in New...

(PRWeb September 22, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14723323.htm

2017-09-21T00:00:00-04:00

Annual Event aims to strengthen ties between DC and Phoenix Leaders, National Veteran Service Organizations and Elected Officials

(PRWeb September 21, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14721660.htm

2017-09-21T00:00:00-04:00

Artisan Hill apartment community under construction in Greater Fulton will provide 204 apartments and artist live/work space with variety of features and amenities for mixed income residents.

(PRWeb September 21, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14689304.htm

2017-09-21T00:00:00-04:00

Quincy “Q” Harris serves as honorary chair and host, helping 60,000 students attend college

(PRWeb September 21, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14722700.htm

2017-09-21T00:00:00-04:00

Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers and Seton Hall University announce a partnership to develop a pipeline of students of color to pursue teaching professions.

(PRWeb September 21, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14722806.htm

2017-09-21T00:00:00-04:00

Duncan’s perspective and collection are unique in that the majority of President Obama’s speeches presented in Colorado are included and these never-before-seen photos are a stunning reflection of the...

(PRWeb September 21, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14715670.htm

2017-09-21T00:00:00-04:00

Cultural diversity, ethnic inclusion, and racial representation welcomed and celebrated at Dodger Stadium this coming Saturday, September 23rd.

(PRWeb September 21, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14719716.htm

2017-09-20T00:00:00-04:00

Natural Vaginal-Care Brand Launches Empowerment and Education Movement

(PRWeb September 20, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14715301.htm

2017-09-19T00:00:00-04:00

The local Boston office of UNCF, along with the Young People’s Project (YPP), will host its first annual 5K Walk for Education

(PRWeb September 19, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14706617.htm

2017-09-19T00:00:00-04:00

The devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey has left many HBCU students in a state of emergency. Lace up at the 30th annual New Orleans UNCF Walk for Education on Saturday, Oct. 14 to help the...

(PRWeb September 19, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14707308.htm

2017-09-19T00:00:00-04:00

International Olympic Committee Elects Olympian Anita L. DeFrantz to a Vice Presidency

(PRWeb September 19, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14706628.htm

2017-09-19T00:00:00-04:00

‘Poetry by Simon: God’s Blessing My Jamaican “Gem”’ is filled with deep, soulful, life experiences.

(PRWeb September 19, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/PoetrybySimon/RoyLeeSimonJarmon/prweb14711050.htm

2017-09-18T00:00:00-04:00

The Honorable Jeff Longwell will once again host the annual fundraising event benefiting Kansas students and UNCF-member institutions.

(PRWeb September 18, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14697159.htm

2017-09-18T00:00:00-04:00

Brooklyn Community Services has Launched the 2017 ONE Brooklyn Community “Many Voices, Many Stories” Poster Campaign on 36 Brooklyn MTA Subway Platforms. Nationally Recognized Transgender Activist,...

(PRWeb September 18, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14704459.htm

2017-09-18T00:00:00-04:00

From artists to entrepreneurs, these six easy steps, for accurate and artful self-definition, will help readers easily describe their best qualities, in terms of their careers, passions, and lives. To...

(PRWeb September 18, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14703474.htm

2017-09-18T00:00:00-04:00

Sandra Donald delivers raw examination of life, love through inspirational verses

(PRWeb September 18, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14704757.htm

2017-09-15T00:00:00-04:00

UNCF to participate in the Trump administration’s White House Summit on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

(PRWeb September 15, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14699108.htm

2017-09-15T00:00:00-04:00

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau revealed that poverty in Illinois decreased from 2015 to 2016, aligning with national trends, but despite this improvement, poverty in Illinois remains...

(PRWeb September 15, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14702805.htm

2017-09-14T00:00:00-04:00

Studio 3807, a mixed use apartment community currently under construction in the heart of the Gateway Arts District in...

(PRWeb September 14, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14681351.htm

2017-09-14T00:00:00-04:00

Brochure outlines resources and tips for getting into college and advocacy toolkit provides effective strategies for community-led advocacy in the current K-12 education landscape

(PRWeb September 14, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14682086.htm

2017-09-14T00:00:00-04:00

The local Chicago office of UNCF will host its 34th annual 5K Walk for Education. More than 500 people are expected to attend the event, benefiting deserving students and UNCF’s member institutions.

(PRWeb September 14, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14693184.htm

2017-09-14T00:00:00-04:00

The Brooklyn Community Services' ONE Brooklyn Community Poster Campaign on 36 Brooklyn MTA Subway Platforms also Features AFROPUNK Co-Founder & Partner Jocelyn Cooper, Principal Nadia Lopez,...

(PRWeb September 14, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14693774.htm

2017-09-14T00:00:00-04:00

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation announces partnership with the National Medical Association for the 47th Annual legislative Conference (ALC).

(PRWeb September 14, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14694882.htm

2017-09-14T00:00:00-04:00

For more information visit http://www.juliuservinggolfclassic.com #JEGC...

(PRWeb September 14, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14693007.htm

2017-09-14T00:00:00-04:00

The Citadel has earned the title of #1 Public College in the South offering up to a master’s degree from U.S. News & World Report for the seventh consecutive year.

(PRWeb September 14, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14694941.htm

2017-09-14T00:00:00-04:00

A record 213 films from 104 countries to be featured at the 26th annual Heartland International Film Festival, set for Oct. 12-22, 2017, across Indianapolis

(PRWeb September 14, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14697258.htm

2017-09-13T00:00:00-04:00

Top Products, a NJ based company, has opened submissions to U.S. residents for the 2018 spring semester Single Mother Scholarship

(PRWeb September 13, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/TopProducts/SingleMother/prweb14686651.htm

2017-09-13T00:00:00-04:00

"A Luv Tale: The Series" is an 8-episode digital program that picks up where Smith's groundbreaking 1999 film left off

(PRWeb September 13, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14691339.htm

2017-09-12T00:00:00-04:00

Small Businesses Connect with Corporations and Federal Government Representatives During the Annual Legislative Conference

(PRWeb September 12, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14686634.htm

2017-09-12T00:00:00-04:00

The Twin Cities’ largest career fair dedicated to professionals of color returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center, Tuesday, October 10. Co-sponsored by the State of MN, the diversity recruitment...

(PRWeb September 12, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14685179.htm

2017-09-11T00:00:00-04:00

New research on school resource officers (SROs) and girls of color from the Georgetown Law center that documented the adultification of black girls in "Girlhood Interrupted," together with...

(PRWeb September 11, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14680371.htm

2017-09-11T00:00:00-04:00

Ret. Lt. Col. Edward Lee Smith depicts the battles he faced at home and abroad

(PRWeb September 11, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14678331.htm

2017-09-11T00:00:00-04:00

‘A Dark Wood’ tackles existentialism, life, love, identity, loss.

(PRWeb September 11, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ADarkWood/WandileGanya/prweb14685080.htm

2017-09-09T00:00:00-04:00

Zimbabwean born R&B soul/pop artist Taps Mugadza, whose music has been featured on CBS’ Criminal Minds, releases impassioned new single entitled “Waiting for You.”

(PRWeb September 09, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/TapsMugadza/WaitingforYou/prweb14660869.htm

2017-09-07T00:00:00-04:00

Calling on the Community to Help HBCU Students Return to School After the Devastation Wrought by Hurricane Harvey

(PRWeb September 07, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14669400.htm

2017-09-07T00:00:00-04:00

Limited Tickets and Hospitality available at http://www.juliuservinggolfclassic.com

(PRWeb September 07, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14670945.htm

2017-09-07T00:00:00-04:00

Samuel Santos shares his literal and spiritual rags to riches story

(PRWeb September 07, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14657486.htm

2017-09-07T00:00:00-04:00

NIH funds new program to support high school students to become biomedical researchers, part of an effort to address racial disparities in research funding

(PRWeb September 07, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14663854.htm

2017-09-06T00:00:00-04:00

Pop culture centric dance fitness company kicks off its new expansion with current fundraising campaign

(PRWeb September 06, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14661164.htm

2017-09-06T00:00:00-04:00

Over 1000 marches, actions, events and rallies will take place in all 50 states, as part of Campaign Nonviolence’s upcoming “Week of Actions” culminating on International Day of Peace. People...

(PRWeb September 06, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14659161.htm

2017-09-06T00:00:00-04:00

The Princeton Committee of UNCF will host its 17th annual scholarship luncheon to support local students’ efforts to successfully get to and through college.

(PRWeb September 06, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14662570.htm

2017-09-06T00:00:00-04:00

The Division of Nursing in the School of Health Sciences at American International College (AIC) now offers a fully online RN-BSN completion program that acknowledges the experience and needs of...

(PRWeb September 06, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14663431.htm

2017-09-06T00:00:00-04:00

Through the generous support of Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP, eight organizations in six states, DC and Puerto Rico were awarded AIDS United’s first-ever demonstration grants...

(PRWeb September 06, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14666647.htm

2017-09-05T00:00:00-04:00

Each year, this highly anticipated fundraising event named in honor of UNCF’s beloved friend and volunteer, Dr. Maya Angelou, raises funding for deserving students and honors a group of distinguished...

(PRWeb September 05, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14649311.htm

2017-09-05T00:00:00-04:00

Faith, Hope and Love Unlimited produces awards show to spotlight ordinary people doing extraordinary works in the community.

(PRWeb September 05, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14654522.htm

2017-09-03T00:00:00-04:00

Senior sociology major Stacy St. Hilaire releases modern book of poems.

(PRWeb September 03, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14657199.htm

2017-08-31T00:00:00-04:00

The Citadel kicks off a year-long commemoration of the military college's 175 year history at Bulldogs first football game of the season

(PRWeb August 31, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/09/prweb14650207.htm

2017-08-31T00:00:00-04:00

Limited Tickets for Golf and Hospitality are available at http://www.juliuservinggolfclassic.com

(PRWeb August 31, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/08/prweb14646678.htm

2017-08-31T00:00:00-04:00

Being Fearless Conference Set to Take Place in Rhinebeck, New York October 13–15: Watch Live Online or On-Demand for 60 days for Just $5

(PRWeb August 31, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/BeingFearless/2017/prweb14648672.htm

2017-08-29T00:00:00-04:00

Music and multimedia duo Soul Science Lab to present “Soundtrack '63,” a live documentary style concert as part of the yearlong...

(PRWeb August 29, 2017)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Soundtrack63/Cleveland/prweb14637997.htm