African American

This category contains the latest news of special relevance to the African American community, including cultural and historical events, awards, scholarships and educational initiatives along with announcements of African American entertainment network events and premieres. Find releases regarding interviews with Black artists, athletes, and business and community leaders. Read reports based on studies about diversity in the workplace, multicultural achievement and issues in education. Also included are results of studies and research devoted to minority health concerns.

Jump to News Releases:

Latest

Jul 08, 2025, 08:00 ET Black Women Stand to Lose Over $1 Million to the Wage Gap, IWPR Report Finds Ahead of Equal Pay Day

A new analysis from the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) shows that a Black woman working full-time year-round stands to lose more than...

Jul 03, 2025, 11:12 ET Black Crest Apparel Sponsors Fort Worth's Fourth Festival Honoring American Strength and Brotherhood

Black Crest Apparel, a premium Texas based menswear brand rooted in American grit, brotherhood, and elevated standards, is proud to announce its...

Jul 03, 2025, 10:30 ET $25 000 "Lift Every Voice" Scholarships Open New Pathways to Black Church Leadership in South Florida

Two universities have joined forces to make pastoral training more affordable for students who feel called to serve Black congregations. Palm Beach...

Jun 16, 2025, 10:40 ET NBCDI Announces Inaugural Book, Toy & Media Awards Celebrating Culturally Affirming Content for Black Children

The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) proudly announces the launch of its inaugural Book, Toy & Media (BTM) Awards, taking place...

Jun 03, 2025, 08:02 ET Disrupting Homeownership Inequity: Castleigh Johnson Closes the 30-Point Racial Divide

The Black homeownership rate in the U.S. remains starkly behind other racial groups, standing at just 45% despite recent gains. (1) In contrast,...

Jun 02, 2025, 10:10 ET Buy From A Black Woman Launches Buy From A Black Business Platform

After nearly a decade of building trusted platforms, forging national partnerships and maintaining the country's highest-ranking online directory of...

May 31, 2025, 19:50 ET Fueled by Black Women, Amplified by Community: Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America™ Hits #1 on Amazon's D&I Bestseller List in 72 Hours

A viral LinkedIn post by Natasha D. Wade has ignited a cultural moment, and a movement. In under 72 hours, the debut book Playing the Game While...

May 24, 2025, 09:00 ET Destination Tomorrow Hosts Black Trans Pride During 2025 World Pride

Destination Tomorrow, a national nonprofit that empowers LGBTQ+ communities across the country, will partner with The Center for Black Equity to host ...

May 19, 2025, 06:00 ET The Black Man's Health Festival Returns to Brooklyn for 2025 -- Bigger, Bolder & More Empowering Than Ever

Brooklyn, get ready to vibe, heal, and celebrate like never before! The highly anticipated return of The Black Man's Health Festival® is set to...

May 14, 2025, 12:00 ET The Black Man's Health Festival 2025 Returns to Brooklyn--Bigger, Bolder & More Empowering Than Ever

Get ready, Brooklyn. The Black Man's Health Festival 2025, presented by Heart, Body & Soul, Inc. (HBS), returns for an unforgettable two-day...

May 13, 2025, 10:48 ET The 10th Annual Black Student Athlete Summit Powered By Playfly Sports

The Black Student Athlete Summit (BSAS), the premier four-day conference dedicated to the empowerment and advancement of student-athletes, along with ...

May 05, 2025, 23:13 ET Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium Announces 2025 Black Girls Dream Conference: "She Got Next"

The Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium (Southern Black Girls) proudly announces the return of its annual Black Girls Dream Conference to...

Apr 29, 2025, 10:10 ET Buy From A Black Woman Wins Two Awards at the 2025 American Business Awards®

Buy From A Black Woman has been honored with two Silver Stevie® Awards at the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®, marking another major national...

Apr 03, 2025, 07:00 ET (BPRW) 100 Black Researchers, Scientists and Stakeholders convene to support findings of "Advancing the Movement: HIV Prevention Research for Black Communities"

(Black PR Wire) – Over a year ago, the first ever National Black-focused HIV Prevention Research Agenda was created. This included strategies to...

Mar 28, 2025, 04:30 ET American Council of Learned Societies Announces 2025 ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellows and Grantees

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2025 awardees of the ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program,...

Mar 26, 2025, 05:15 ET Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium Names Chanceé Lundy as Executive Director

Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium Names Chanceé Lundy as Executive Director Chanceé Lundy's journey from Selma teen to Executive Director...

Mar 24, 2025, 19:32 ET Freedom Fighter Shares Memoir Chronicling Life as a Revolutionary in Post- Colonial Trinidad and Tobago

Born in a village in southern Trinidad, author Andrea Jacob began her career as a teacher during a time of national change. Inspired by the...

Mar 18, 2025, 03:00 ET Black Chamber of Arizona to Host Free "Elevate: Youth Career and Entrepreneurship Summit" at ASU West Valley

The Black Chamber of Arizona, in partnership with Arizona State University and with support from Bank of America and Cox, will present Elevate: Youth ...

California Senate District 34 Honors Reverend Chineta Goodjoin, Founding Pastor of New Hope Presbyterian Church, as 2025 Woman of the Year

Mar 14, 2025, 10:00 ET California Senate District 34 Honors Reverend Chineta Goodjoin, Founding Pastor of New Hope Presbyterian Church, as 2025 Woman of the Year

Reverend Chineta Goodjoin's many innovative initiatives include bringing professional musicians into Santa Ana classrooms, to offset defunded school...

Mar 13, 2025, 11:45 ET California Senate District 34 Honors Reverend Chineta Goodjoin, Founding Pastor of New Hope Presbyterian Church, as 2025 Woman of the Year

Reverend Chineta Goodjoin's many innovative initiatives include bringing professional musicians into Santa Ana classrooms, to offset defunded school...

Mar 05, 2025, 16:30 ET DESERI Selected as a Feature Brand at the 56th NAACP Image Awards® Official Celebrity Gift Lounge

Luxury handbag brand, DESERI, was honored to be a gifting sponsor for the prestigious 56th NAACP Image Awards® Official Celebrity Gifting Lounge....

Feb 25, 2025, 10:00 ET Capillary Economics: The Equality Equation Introduces Real Economic Solution in the Face of HR 40's Political Theater

The Reintroduction of HR 40: A Never-Ending Loop of Symbolism The recent reintroduction of HR 40, the House bill that proposes yet another commission ...

Feb 20, 2025, 08:30 ET Wali and EatOkra partner to revolutionize Black-owned restaurant discovery with AI

Wali, a cutting-edge AI platform, has partnered with EatOkra, the leading discovery app for Black-owned restaurants. This transformative...

Feb 19, 2025, 11:45 ET The 56th NAACP Image Awards Golf Invitational Presented By Wells Fargo Celebrates Culture In Golf

Link to high-res photos: HERE Photo Credit: (Getty Images for Play Golf Designs Inc., PGD Global) "Today, we celebrate golf and Black excellence in...

Feb 18, 2025, 09:00 ET SUPLMNT Announces NBA Champion Gary Payton II As In Investor In Black-Owned Water Bottle Brand

SUPLMNT, the Black-owned premium water bottle brand committed to hydrating the culture, is proud to announce NBA champion Gary Payton II as its...

Journalists and Bloggers

The news you need, when you need it.

Join PR Newswire for Journalists to access all of the free services designated to make your job easier.

In need of subject matter experts for your story? Submit a free ProfNet request and find the sources you need.

LEARN MORE

Browse News Releases

Multimedia Gallery