2024-04-25 04:39
AT FORUM 24: From front left, Stephanie Moliere, Doris Davis, Latronda Hayes, Javarious Jackson, Venice Howard, Jeri Pryor, Dr. Shirely Sims. Row 2: Robin Curet, Aneisha Nicholas, Ashley Dix… Read More
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2024-04-25 04:38
CANDIDATE KEVIN R. JOHNSON: Former intern and assistant pastor, 50, is search committee’s choice to succeed longtime senior pastor Calvin O. Butts III, who died in 2022, at the Baptist… Read More
2024-04-25 04:36
HAMPTON ART LOVERS PRESENTS: Members of the public can RSVP for the April 26 opening reception at hamptonartlovers.eventbrite.com. PHOTOS COURTESY OF HAMPTON ART LOVERS
Miami – Hampto… Read More
2024-04-25 04:33
LOVE TRIANGLE: Tashi Duncan (“Zendaya,” “Dune”) at center of story of mood swings, betrayals, twists and turns. PHOTO COURTESY OF NNPA
Sometimes, three’s a cr… Read More
2024-04-25 04:30
DR. ANEISHA DANIEL: “Forum 24 was an unequivocal success,” said the president of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators South Florida Chapter. PHOTOS COURTESY OF NFBP… Read More
2024-04-25 04:29
Miami, Fla. (BPRW) – Mark your calendars to celebrate a remarkable journey of dedication and service, as the Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) bids farewell to the remarkab… Read More
2024-04-25 04:28
FREDERICA WILSON: Recognized among women who have made significant contributions to the improvement of life for of Miami-Dade County citizens. PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Mia… Read More
2024-04-25 04:27
Nashville, Tenn. (AP) – Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on "American Idol" and won a Grammy for her 2013 album ‘Overcomer,’ has died. She was 47.
A… Read More
2024-04-18 19:47
GOSPEL ARTIST TAMELA MANN: The event had an atmosphere similar to a church service, with speeches and performances that inspired hope and recommitment to the work that highlights Dr. King&rs&hell…Read More
2024-04-18 19:46
Allergy season is here – and it’s earlier and stronger than expected.
More than 80 million Americans deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies, ac… Read More
2024-04-18 19:46
BUT ONLY ONE IN FLORIDA: The Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) founded Black Maternal Health Week, held every April as part of National Minority Health Month. This year is the seventh annua… Read More
2024-04-18 19:45
IT’S MINORITY HEALTH MONTH! AAWP efforts include the Black Doctors Speak initiative, designed to amplify the voices of African American healthcare professionals and address inequities… Read More
2024-04-18 19:37
Miami Gardens, Fla. – Michelle Hollinger said she had her heart set on attending Howard University when she graduated high school in 1981.
Her heart also was in love, however. Followin… Read More
2024-04-18 19:37
DR. DILLION WILLIAMS: Made history becoming first African American principal of the predominantly Hispanic school. PHOTO COURTESY OF DILLION WILLIAMS
Hialeah, Fla. – South Hialea… Read More
2024-04-18 19:35
CULINARY MAESTROS: Apron-wearing visionaries Jean Paul and Rochelle Caddote’s innovation, dedication to community, health-conscious dining choices and expertise earlier earned a 7th Be… Read More
2024-04-18 19:25
JAMES A. WASHINGTON: President and general manager of the Atlanta Voice, 73, was involved in nearly every level of the communications field for more than four decades. PHOTO COURTESY O… Read More
2024-04-18 19:24
Roadway workers, including utility contractors, telecommunication providers, and traffic control professionals, put their lives at risk daily to maintain our nation’s critical in… Read More
2024-04-11 06:02
IN SOUTH FLORIDA: Ramadan ended Tuesday night with the sighting of the new moon, marking the beginning on Wednesday of the three-day observance of the Islamic holiday Eid al-Fitr – oft… Read More
2024-04-11 06:01
“MONKEY MAN:”: Indian parable a standout – on all levels. PHOTO COURTESY OF NNPA
“Every day, I’ve prayed for a way to protect the weak.”
Hanuman, the M… Read More
2024-04-11 06:01
“HAMILTON NATIONAL TOUR”: Warren Egypt Franklin, Desmond Sean Ellington, Elijah-Malcomb, Pierre Jean Gonzalez. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOAN MARCUS
West Beach , Fla. – Thursday… Read More
2024-04-11 05:59
DAWN STALEY: "She is winning the hearts, souls and minds of the next generation of powerful, exceptional leaders.” With most of the team – minus Kamilla Cardoso – returning… Read More
2024-04-11 05:54
RUTH BUROTTE: Part of unprecedented youth participation in free interactive art exhibit Thursday, April 11, 5:30 – 7 p.m. PHOTOS COURTESY OF STAR
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – In its… Read More
2024-04-11 05:52
TAKES EFFECT JULY 1: And "long overdue,” said one African American property owner in Miami, who for three years, and $3,000 in damages to the pipes, walls, bathroom and kitchen, clashe… Read More
2024-04-11 05:48
THE FAITHFUL ARRIVING: For the first of two Eid al-Fitr congregational prayers Wednesday morning at the Muslim Community of Palm Beach County mosque in West Palm Beach. The three-day… Read More
2024-04-11 05:46
CLARENCE "FROGMAN" HENRY: His 1956 hit "Ain’t Got No Home" was featured on the "Forrest Gump" and "Mickey Blue Eyes" soundtracks. PHOTO COURTESY OF LEGACY.COM
New Orleans (AP) &ndash&hell…Read More
2024-04-04 04:42
TOGETHER: "They want to be back home on Easter," said the Rev. Cassius L. Rudolph of Saints Memorial Community Church in Willingboro, NJ. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINTSMEMORIALNJ.ORG
WASHINGTON… Read More
2024-04-04 04:40
TYLER SYMONE: In “Caroline, or Change” at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALBERTO ROMEU
Coral Gables, Fla. – A Broadway musical that was… Read More
2024-04-04 04:36
“WHERE’S THE BEEF?” Invigorated audiences may think the reptile-primate bromance this time around was a mistake. PHOTO COURTESY OF NNPA
Godzilla and King Kong use to have… Read More
2024-04-04 04:34
Miami – The Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) has held elections for officers who will serve until November 2025.
Pierre E. Rutledge was re-elected chair. Rutledg… Read More
2024-04-04 04:32
MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA: Among Miami-Dade County officials expected. PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMIDADE.GOV
Miami, Fla. – People Acting for Community Together (PACT) is prepping fo… Read More
2024-04-04 04:31
TGL INTERACTIVE GOLF: Palm Beach State College President Ava L. Parker, left, announces construction of the structure at the Palm Beach Gardens campus that will serve as the home of TMRW Spo… Read More
2024-04-04 04:30
TUMULTUOUS TIMES: Toddra Brunson, Kareema Khouri, Asher Makeba, Gabrielle Graham and Whitney Renee in “Caroline, or Change.” Actors’ Playhouse is presenting the South Flor… Read More
2024-04-04 04:30
DEATH NOTICE
It is with great sadness that Grace Funeral Home announces the passing of Vannassa Marchell Cooper at the age of 59. Vannassa passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024… Read More
2024-03-28 15:57
Any Miami-Dade or Broward County high school senior with at least a 3.2 GPA and community service experience who has been admitted to college may apply for $15,000 by June 30 deadline. Visit… Read More
2024-03-28 07:45
SIMILAR SIZE LAST YEAR: The celebration Sunday marked the beginning of the most somber week in the Christian calendar, which marks Jesus’ crucifixion on Good Friday and his resur… Read More
2024-03-28 07:44
The Chicago Bears passed up C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young last year because they had Justin Fields. Now, they’ve got a shot at Caleb Williams.
They can’t miss another chance at a… Read More
2024-03-28 07:43
NUMBERS REMAIN HISTORICALLY LOW: But Major League Baseball is working to get a new generation of African American stars such as Lee Allen Jr. into the game. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PVPANTHERS.COM… Read More
2024-03-28 07:43
ROLLED TO 45-POINT LEAD: In the fourth quarter of win over Cleveland on Sunday before losing to visiting Golden State 113-92 Tuesday. PHOTOS COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA
MIAMI (AP) – There… Read More
2024-03-28 07:40
CHERISE GAUSE: Recognized as first Haitian American woman North Miami Police chief. PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK
North Miami, Fla. – In August 2023, Cherise Gause became the @… Read More
2024-03-28 07:39
SANFORD L. “SANDY” WOODS: More successful today than when Black Enterprise magazine recognized his as one of the top privately owned businesses in the Sunshine State, the master… Read More
2024-03-28 07:37
DAVID HARRIS: "Reaching back and helping others to succeed – that’s what I’d like for my legacy to be," he said. PHOTO COURTESY OF NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
Dallas (A… Read More
2024-03-21 06:23
VAUGHAN GETHING: Son of a Welsh father and a Zambian mother, said his election on Saturday marked a moment when "we turn the page in the book of our nation’s history, a history that we… Read More
2024-03-21 06:22
ILL-CONCEIVED: Even if this misguided film was a 20-minute short, it would still be 20 minutes too long. PHOTOS COURTESY OF NNPA
Those who can, teach. Those who can’t, but want… Read More
2024-03-21 06:21
She was a pioneer. A political warrior. A woman who’s earned an esteemed place in herstory.
After Frederick Douglas (1848), Edwin Taylor (1904) and Channing E Phillips (1968). Before J… Read More
2024-03-21 06:17
THOMAS H. COREY: Decorated Vietnam veteran, advocate for disabled vets. PHOTO COURTESY OF VVA.ORG
WEST PALM BEACH – Decorated Vietnam veteran Thomas H. Corey will have a medical cent… Read More
2024-03-21 06:17
SANFORD “SANDY” WOODS: New course for his dealership group includes passing it on to his daughter. PHOTO COURTESY OF BEO
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – The Palm Beach County Bla… Read More
2024-03-21 06:16
SWEARING-IN: Induction of new officers of the “Supreme” Southeast District of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., during… Read More
2024-03-21 06:15
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Visitors to the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park wind a serpentine path past art pieces depicting the lives of enslaved people in America and historic exhibits… Read More
2024-03-21 06:14
SACRED HERITAGE: More groups having major roles in bringing awareness to the threats to cemetery preservation, such as vandalism, abandonment, ownership disputes and development. PHOTO COURT… Read More
2024-03-14 12:23
“IT’S GOD GLORIFYING”: At this Christian nightclub, "The church isn’t the building, and these young people are catching up to that." PHOTO COURTESY OF INSTAGRAM
Nas… Read More
2024-03-14 12:21
JEFFREY WRIGHT: The distinguished actor played author-academic Thelonious Ellison, known as "Monk." PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA.ORG
New York (AP) – Omar Tyree, author of such urban l… Read More
2024-03-14 12:20
THE HON. DR. ALFARITA “RITA” MARLEY: To be saluted with a special tribute by top female reggae stars and family members singing to her. PHOTO COURTESY OF URBANISLANDZ.COM
Fort… Read More
2024-03-14 12:19
WORLDS OF WORK CAREER EXPO: CareerSource Broward, in partnership with the Broward County School Board, will host 1,100 9th and 10th-grade high school students to explore future career oppor… Read More
2024-03-14 12:17
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Broward Commissioners have approved a ‘first of its kind’ comprehensive Affordable Housing Master Plan to pave the way for development… Read More
2024-03-14 12:16
SECURITY MEASURES: Officials already are implementing security measures. Civil rights advocates say the restrictions are an overreaction to large Black crowds. PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUB… Read More
2024-03-14 12:15
TRINIDADIAN ARTIST: Young ladies of the historic African American Frances J. Bright Woman’s Club met Sonya Sanchez Arias at her solo exhibition “Then & Now” in downtown… Read More
2024-03-14 12:12
HISTORIC COMPLICITY: The oversight group also called on the church to apologize “for denying that black Africans are made in the image of God and for seeking to destroy diverse African… Read More
2024-03-14 12:12
NAOMI BARBER KING: Affectionately called the “Butterfly Queen” for her love of butterflies, she set an example of courage, resilience and grace in the face of injustice, uncertai… Read More
2024-03-07 06:28
HAKEEM JEFFRIES: "With his drive, training and genius, he just got into the right lanes, and we see the fruit of it in the kind of person that he is today." PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA.ORG… Read More
2024-03-07 06:28
AL-AQSA MOSQUE: While restrictions persist there, the Palm Beach County School Board has approved calendars allowing Muslim students and staff to observe the Eid-al-Fitr holiday marking the… Read More
2024-03-07 06:27
Miami Beach, Fla. – Ten female stars of screen and stage, who have all performed in Miami Beach at least once during their careers, are being honored at a new exhibit in Lummus Park f… Read More
2024-03-07 06:27
WORTH EXPLORING: With demand for personal financial advisors expected to grow significantly in the coming years, and the industry making way for more women professionals. PHOTO C… Read More
2024-03-07 06:26
Black Women’s enormous contribution to the United States cannot be counted or measured. Since Black people arrived in this country, Black women have fought on many fronts for freedom… Read More
2024-03-07 06:23
“THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL”: Celebrates the highs and lows of the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. PHOTO COURTESY OF
New York (AP) – The national tour of Bro… Read More
2024-03-07 06:19
BYRON DONALDS: Said he would accept being VP pick for candidate facing a $464 million judgment and other unprecedented legal troubles that he is trying to push past the election. PHOTO COURT… Read More
2024-03-07 06:18
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), ranking member of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, has announced her distinguished guests for th… Read More
2024-03-07 06:17
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Broward Health celebrated the arrival of two bundles of joy on Leap Year Day last Thursday, Feb. 29. Very early in the morning, at 2:52 a.m., baby boy Amari Ga… Read More
2024-02-22 06:34
AT PENN MUSEUM: The university says it is trying to begin rectifying past wrongs. Critics note the advisory committee was comprised almost entirely of university officials and local re… Read More
2024-02-22 06:32
THE REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR: Wrote that civil rights protesters stood for "the most sacred values in our Judeo-Christian heritage." PHOTOS COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA.ORG
Many Americans belie… Read More
2024-02-22 06:30
LISA C. DAVIS: President Barack Obama 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree partners with the South Beach Wine & Food Festival as part of SOBEWFF’s groundbreaking DEI initiative… Read More
2024-02-22 06:29
SPOTLIGHT ON “THE COOKOUT”: The signature event “celebrates community and culture, where the narrative is flipped, and delicious flavors are dished out with love,” sa… Read More
2024-02-22 06:21
If you’ve ever wondered what an immigrant’s backstory might be, you‘re not alone. It’s a subject worth exploring.
That’s why this sobering but illuminating pa… Read More
2024-02-22 06:17
Tallahassee, Fla. – A coalition of Palm Beach County advocates on Monday made its pitch to members of the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force to select West Palm Beach as the l… Read More
2024-02-22 06:15
THEY BROKE BARRIERS: The Tuskegee Airmen were “individuals who did what folks said they couldn’t do,” said Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Toby Hubbard, president of Central Flo… Read More
2024-02-22 06:13
MELTON MUSTAFA JR.: The bandleader, front, checking his phone during a break, hails from a renowned jazz music family, has emerged as an international star in his own right, continues to ser… Read More
2024-02-15 07:00
For the second year in a row, a religious Super Bowl ad campaign promised viewers that Jesus "gets us."
Two commercials shown Sunday night centered Jesus’ message to love your neighb… Read More
2024-02-15 06:59
MORE COOKOUT: As the South Beach Wine & Food Festival presents celebrity Chef JJ Johnson’s signature event. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOBEWFF
Miami, Fla. – The South Beach Wine &a&hell…Read More
2024-02-15 06:52
Florida A&M University (FAMU) has announced that Associate Provost for the College of Law Cecil Howard, J.D., will assume the reins of leadership at the Orlando campus until an interim… Read More
2024-02-15 06:51
PREPARING STUDENTS FOR FUTURE: From left, Tim Berry, global head of Corporate and chairman of JP Morgan Chase in the Mid-Atlantic region; Florida Memorial University President Dr. Jaffus Har… Read More
2024-02-15 06:50
PHOTO COURTESY OF NABJ-SFL
Miami, Fla. – Calvin Hughes, from left, National Association of Black Journalists-South Florida Chapter president; Eva D. Coleman, NABJ Board of Directors… Read More
2024-02-15 06:49
MARLENA SHAW: The 5th Dimension and Marvin Gaye also recorded it. Shaw’s version became the standard. PHOTO COURTESY OF FRESHERSLIVE
Marlena Shaw, the jazz and R&B vocalist whose… Read More
2024-02-15 06:48
PHOTO COURTESY OF NETNOTICIAS.MX
Lexington, Ky. (AP) – Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez Smith, a renowned soprano known for her performance in the 1981 French cult-classic film &l&hell…Read More
2024-02-08 08:37
Post-pandemic burnout is at worrying levels among Christian clergy in the U.S., prompting many to think about abandoning their jobs, according to a new nationwide survey.
More than 4 in 10… Read More
2024-02-08 08:37
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi chose Rev. Dr. Dorothy Sanders Wells as its new bishop Saturday, making her the first woman and first Black person elected t… Read More
2024-02-08 08:33
When you start with a humanizing premise, there’s nowhere to go but up. Documentaries that present solutions, not just observations, should be lauded and rewarded. That’s why pr… Read More
2024-02-08 08:32
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Shenetria Moore, center, publisher & CEO of Sha’s Community Initiatives and SHE Holdings LLC, celebrated the 10th anniversary of her Project 12 Calendar… Read More
2024-02-08 08:31
Singer-songwriter Victoria Monét won best new artist at the 66th annual Grammy Awards.
Monét, 34, won the category against Gracie Abrams, Fred Again, Noah Kahan, Ice Spice, J… Read More
2024-02-08 08:30
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Brand strategist Brittani Millington is facilitating a series of six free workshops on branding entitled Brand Lift Series 2024 for the City of West Palm Beach… Read More
2024-02-08 08:29
MIAMI, Fla. – Six candidates have thrown their hats into the ring to run for a vacant Florida state House of Representative seat, seeking to replace Christopher Benjamin, who decided… Read More
2024-02-08 08:24
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – South Floridians again are marking their calendars for the most delicious time of the year as the four-day South Beach Wine & Food Festival returns Feb. 22-25 t… Read More
2024-02-08 08:23
NEW YORK (AP) – Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies… Read More
2024-02-08 08:21
The failed campaign and expansive political operation aiming to make Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis the Republican nominee for the White House cost $168 million, according to filings repor… Read More
2024-02-01 09:07
EARLIEST RECORDS: Documentation shows that Black history in the United States begins at least a century earlier than previously thought, including in St. Augustine, Fla. PHOTO COURTESY OF LO… Read More
2024-02-01 09:06
When it comes to teaching students about slavery in the United States, teachers often stumble through the topic. In the worst cases, they use poorly conceived lessons that end up inflaming… Read More
2024-02-01 09:04
JULIET ROULHAC: Her inspiring story includes becoming a conduit between her organization and its statewide community. PHOTO COURTESY OF FPL
Staff Report
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – From… Read More
2024-02-01 09:03
STAX MEETS MOTOWN: With Black studies being targeted nationwide, Stax Music Academy distributes student-created Black History Month Study Guide to commemorate civil rights, Black radio and t… Read More
2024-02-01 09:01
SEN. ARTHENIA JOYNER: Along with the Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr., in a celebration of legacy, leadership, and culture. PHOTO COURTESY OF BPRW
Staff Report
Tampa, Fla. (Black PR Wire)… Read More
2024-02-01 09:00
U.S. REP. CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK: Addresses affordable housing crisis through first-time owner purchase assistance program. PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF TAMARAC
TAMARAC, Fla. — The C… Read More
2024-02-01 09:00
MIAMI, Fla. – The Historic Society and Hip Rock Star recently wrapped up the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Conference (HBCUCon), an annual celebration of culture, legac… Read More
2024-02-01 08:59
FROM GEORGIA: The U.S. Defense Department said the Army Reserve soldiers killed in a weekend drone strike in Jordan were, from left, Spc. Kennedy Sanders of Waycross, Sgt. William Jerome Riv… Read More
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