WORLD AIDS DAY 2017
President Bill Clinton Among Leaders in the HIV/AIDS Community Honored by the National AIDS Memorial for Making a Difference in the Fight Against AIDS
Teen Creates Nation’s First Wearable App to Prevent Farm Worker Deaths from Heat Illness
Crowdsourced fundraising campaign launched for “Calor” app. Provides immediate heat warnings, health notifications and proactive heat stress education.
Moments in History: Garrett A Morgan
Born on March 4, 1877, in Claysville, an African-American community outside of Paris Kentucky, Garrett Augustus Morgan was an African-American inventor and community leader. He invented parts for sewing machines, hair care products, and a version of the modern traffic signal which he patented and sold to GE. In 1908, Morgan became more conscious of his […]
Kyle Knight’s New Song Puts Focus on Prostitution and The Need for Women’s Sexual Self-empowerment
CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — As international headlines blast about sex, sexuality, and the open discussions being had about its abuse and misuses; rapper Kyle Knight addresses its underside in his latest release. The song, “Hey Sister” frankly addresses the perils of prostitution in an age where women are taking control over being both […]
FCA US “Women of Color” Gain Recognition at Annual STEM Event
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Seventeen FCA US women earn awards for excellence in managerial and technical leadership Awards underscore Company’s commitment to develop diverse employees and to promote careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) The Women of Color Conference is the only multicultural celebration held to honor the significant […]
Celebrities Stand with LGBTQ Students and Point Foundation
Awards to Wanda Sykes, Jill Soloway, and Wilson Cruz at Point Honors Los Angeles. More Than $2 Million for College Scholarships and Programs.
Telemundo’s “Todos Unidos” And Company-Wide Relief Efforts Raise Over $12.9 Million For Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas And Florida Natural Disasters
MIAMI, Sept. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Telemundo announced it has raised more than $12.9 million for the Red Cross relief efforts for the victims of the recent natural disasters in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida and the Caribbean islands. Under the banner of “Todos Unidos” (All Together,) the Telemundo Networks, together with the Telemundo and NBC owned stations, […]
Freedom Colony, a Texan Family – Beyond 40 Acres and a Mule
BASTROP, Texas, Sept. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The Lost Pines Art League is proud to present an educational and uplifting photography show about the exhibition The Upshaws of County Line follows one family from everyday events, such as a game of dom inos, to important milestones such as births and funerals. But what makes the Upshaws unique is […]
Toyota and VH1 Save The Music Executives Presented a $40,000 Grant Toward Music Education
For the third year, Toyota is supporting VH1 Save The Music, now in its 20th year, in their commitment to restore music education programs in schools nationwide
Proud And Persistent: The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. Celebrates 40th Anniversary
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, Journalist April Ryan, West Point Cadet Simone Askew and the NAACP’s Hazel Dukes Among Award Recipients