Black Woman

DiversityComm Magazine Unveils Special Black History Issue, Featuring "The One & Only" Tyler Perry, Hitting Digital and Print Newsstands on February 1, 2024

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DiversityComm Magazine, one of America's top diversity-focused publications, is thrilled to announce the release of its upcoming issue, slated to hit digital and print newsstands on February 1, 2024. As a bonus preview, the magazine is honored to feature "The One & Only" Tyler Perry as the cover story, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the life and achievements of this iconic figure. Furthermore, DiversityComm Magazine is excited to announce that it has been named the top diversity magazine by Google, solidifying its position as a leading advocate for diversity and inclusivity.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DiversityComm Magazine , one of America's top diversity-focused publications, is thrilled to announce the release of its upcoming issue, slated to hit digital and print newsstands on February 1, 2024.
  • DiversityComm Magazine, one of America's top diversity-focused publications, is thrilled to announce the release of its upcoming issue, slated to hit digital and print newsstands on February 1, 2024.
  • While this issue pays tribute to Black History, DiversityComm Magazine reaffirms its commitment to representing all voices.
  • Don't miss out on the release of this impactful issue on February 1, 2024, available on digital newsstands and in print.

H&M USA & BUY FROM A BLACK WOMAN RALLY LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT BLACK WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES WITH RETURN OF THE INSPIRE TOUR

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After two years of game-changing growth and success, H&M USA and Buy From a Black Woman are kicking off the third year of their partnership to advance the non-profit's mission of empowering, educating and inspiring Black Women Business Owners and the people who support them.

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  • In the last year alone, Buy From A Black Woman has driven over $2.7 Million in revenue and grown their online community to over 200,000 allies.
  • This year, H&M is bringing the Inspire Tour , the multi-city, pop-up shopping event to five cities: Philadelphia, PA, Charlotte, NC, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA and Atlanta, GA.
  • The Inspire Tour highlights local Black Women owned businesses, rallies communities to shop from local vendors and serves as a networking opportunity for business owners.
  • "The Inspire Tour highlights Black Women Business Owners who are finding, owning and living out their ambitions," said Nikki Porcher, Founder of Buy From a Black Woman.

New Report Finds a Lack of Culturally Appropriate Self-Care Tools and Resources is Impacting Black Women

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Nearly half of the Black Women surveyed indicate that stress impacts their daily lives, and 25% report being hospitalized or needing medical care due to stress.

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  • Nearly half of the Black Women surveyed indicate that stress impacts their daily lives, and 25% report being hospitalized or needing medical care due to stress.
  • While resources to manage stress have become more abundant, the report further confirms that Black Women face many barriers in accessing formal mental health resources, with the majority of resources failing to address the unique experiences of Black Women.
  • 47% said there is an insufficient number of well-being resources and tools specifically tailored for Black Women.
  • To learn more about Black Women's unique experience dealing with and overcoming stress, download “ The State of Self-Care for Black Women ” report.

Black Women Owned Media and Film Production Company, Hip Rock Star, Honors the Achievements of Black Women in DocuSeries and Awards Show

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Monday, March 13, 2023

In celebration of the genius of Black women, Media and Film Production Company Hip Rock Star , an award-winning Black women-owned socially conscious firm produced HBCU Honors™, Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La, and HBCU Homecomings: The Journey to the Yard.

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  • In celebration of the genius of Black women, Media and Film Production Company Hip Rock Star , an award-winning Black women-owned socially conscious firm produced HBCU Honors™, Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La, and HBCU Homecomings: The Journey to the Yard.
  • HBCU Homecomings: The Journey to the Yard travels to seven Historically Black Colleges & Universities to chronicle the ebb and flow of the ultimate family reunion.
  • From early morning parades to missed flights, it is all a part of this memorable journey back to the yard.
  • The all-star night of Black excellence included tributes, awards presentations, musical performances, and featured special guests Oprah Winfrey.

BRIDGE, the Only Independent DEI Industry Trade Organization to Host Its Inaugural Event - BRIDGE 2023: Pioneering DEI Next Practices, April 23-25

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BRIDGE, the only independent DEI trade organization to serve the global marketing industry, today announced the launch of its first annual summit BRIDGE 2023: Pioneering DEI Next Practices, April 23-25 at Zachari Dunes in California. The event which coincides with the organization's first year anniversary, has been curated to deliver an intentional agenda that guides attendees through a journey beginning with a foundation steeped in data and culminating with tangible business practices of what it means to build an inclusive company or brand.

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  • BRIDGE founder and CEO Sheryl Daija has created dozens of global marketing events during her career, but none as important or necessary as BRIDGE 2023.
  • "We have made a commitment to our BRIDGE 2023 attendees that the 2 ½ days they spend with us will be thought provoking, actionable and unforgettable.
  • To date, BRIDGE has also confirmed the following CEOs, marketing, DE&I and business leaders as speakers.
  • And we will be right by their side offering them the support and capabilities needed to be successful."

FX Presents Kindred: A Gallery Through Time

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FX is proud to announce Kindred: A Gallery Through Time - a two-day, multimedia gallery show inspired by the new original series FX's Kindred. The free installation will be held at Band of Vices (5351 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016) and open to the public from 12pm - 4pm on Thursday December 8th and 10am-5pm on Friday December 9th. FX's Kindred premieres Tuesday December 13th with all eight episodes streaming on Hulu.

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  • But, before she can settle into her new home, she finds herself being violently pulled back and forth in time.
  • She emerges at a nineteenth-century plantation, a place remarkably and intimately linked with Dana and her family.
  • Showcasing the restaurant group's ethos of embracing locally sourced ingredients, Post & Beam utilizes local farms to create a Southern-inspired menu.
  • Queen has been covered in the LA Times, Vogue Magazine, Sunset Magazine and a spot on Beyonc's Black Parade Route.

H&M USA PRESENTS THE ANNUAL "BUY FROM A BLACK WOMAN HOLIDAY MARKET," TRAVELING COAST-TO-COAST FOR ITS SECOND YEAR

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Monday, November 21, 2022

H&M's partnership and support will further assist the nonprofit's mission of empowering, educating, and inspiring Black Women and the people who support them.

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  • H&M's partnership and support will further assist the nonprofit's mission of empowering, educating, and inspiring Black Women and the people who support them.
  • The "Buy From a Black Woman Holiday Market" in H&M Times Square will run for five days then travel across the country to Los Angeles, setting up in H&M's Glendale and Century City locations.
  • A total of 25 Black Women owned businesses will be featured this year, with new businesses rotating each day.
  • "The Buy From A Black Woman Holiday Market allows us to put Black Women Business Owners in front of shoppers.

Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) #WEDO2022 Summit

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Friday, November 4, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) #WEDO2022 Summit Delegates Dining Room United Nations New York City November 19, 2022 |10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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  • The summit is presented by the Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO), a non-governmental volunteer organization with a mission to economically empower women and alleviate poverty worldwide.
  • We are dedicated, determined and driven to change this global imbalance," states Wendy Diamond, Founder of the Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization.
  • The positive impact of The Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) around the world, with a focus on recent impact in Ukraine.
  • She was inspired to launch Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO)/#ChooseWOMEN in 2013 after volunteering in Honduras with the Adelante Foundation, an organization that provides microcredit to locally impoverished women.

Nikki Porcher Is Running The NYC Marathon For Black Women

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nikki Porcher, founder of nonprofit organization Buy From A Black Woman, is running the New York City Marathon for Black women business owners. Buy From A Black Woman is an official charity partner of TCS New York City Marathon and Porcher is running as a charity runner for the nonprofit.

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  • Buy From A Black Woman's Founder Nikki Porcher is running the NYC Marathon for Black Women business owners.
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nikki Porcher, founder of nonprofit organization Buy From A Black Woman , is running the New York City Marathon for Black women business owners.
  • "I'm grateful and honored to be running the New York City Marathon for Black Women business owners.
  • Founded in 2016 by Nikki Porcher, Buy From A Black Woman is a 501(c)3 that empowers, educates, and inspires Black Women Business Owners and the people who support them.

CLEO WADE HOSTS NEW ORLEANS DINNER CELEBRATING THE BUY FROM A BLACK WOMAN INSPIRE TOUR PRESENTED BY H&M

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Friday, July 1, 2022

On June 30th, H&M and non-profit Buy From a Black Woman celebrated the start of their 2022 Inspire Tour ,now in its second year, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  • On June 30th, H&M and non-profit Buy From a Black Woman celebrated the start of their 2022 Inspire Tour ,now in its second year, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • The Buy From a Black Woman Inspire Tour is a series of pop-up shopping events across 12 U.S. cities, highlighting local Black Woman owned businesses and providing them options in a world that limits their voices.
  • "I've often said that Buy From A Black Woman brings Black Women into spaces that we never thought we could imagine, but that is not true," says Nikki Porcher, Founder of Buy From A Black Woman.
  • "The Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour has proved that wrong.