The collaboration between BlackNLA and Reel Ruel will bring black businesses to life with video features that create awareness of their brands LOS ANGELES, Calif. (June 14, 2020)—A new collaboration between an online resource center for African American run businesses in Los Angeles and a renowned animation director is helping to shine a spotlight on black-owned businesses. BlackNLA and ReelRuel […]

Comerica’s $1 million contribution combines financial resources and technical support to develop innovative Black Capital Access Program DALLAS, June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Comerica Bank today announced its $1 million commitment over four years to the National Business League as part of a national partnership that will launch the Black Capital Access Program (BCAP), an access to capital initiative to […]

Featuring Performances from Coast to Coast by Patti LaBelle, John Fogerty, Renée Fleming, The Temptations, Trace Adkins, Andy Grammer, Yolanda Adams, Brantley Gilbert, Lauren Alaina, Chrissy Metz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O’Hara, Mandy Gonzalez and the National Symphony Orchestra, With Live Fireworks from Washington, D.C. – Plus a Tribute to the Everyday Heroes on the Front Lines of the Pandemic […]

Online Edition Scheduled for August 21-30, 2020 LOS ANGELES, CA, (June 11, 2020) – ABFF Ventures LLC., today announced that the 24th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will take place online August 21-30, 2020 at abff.com. The ABFF Online Edition will continue the tradition of the live festival, featuring the best of independent black cinema, studio premieres, conversations and […]

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Essence Ventures, the independent Black-owned consumer technology company focused on merging content, community and commerce to meet the evolving cultural and lifestyle needs of people of color, today announced that Caroline Wanga will be joining as Chief Growth Officer, effective June 29. In the newly created role, Wanga will lead new growth opportunities, market […]