Philadelphia, PA “In a span of a week our city has lost two giants, a top union leader like and a savvy political consultant. Samuel Staten, stood tall among his colleagues. He dedicated his life to making sure members of Philadelphia Laborers Local 332 were fairly compensated for their work. Sam was a straight shooter. […]
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NASA Dedicates Facility to Mathematician, Presidential Medal Winner Katherine Johnson
Washington, DC – NASA will commemorate the many contributions of retired mathematician Katherine Johnson to America’s space program during a building dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 5 — the 55th anniversary of Alan Shepard’s historic rocket launch and splash down, which Johnson helped make possible. The ceremony will air live on NASA […]
Study Shows Unique Value and Challenges of African American-Led Nonprofits
Democratic National Convention Selects African-American-Owned Company for Construction Services
Philadelphia, PA – The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced that Perryman Building and Construction has been selected as the construction services firm for the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Perryman will oversee construction operations before, during, and after convention, from flooring to painting, air conditioning and other foundational needs under the direction of Hargrove, […]
New Annie E. Casey Foundation Report Recommends Policies to Help Millions of Children with Incarcerated Parents
Baltimore, MD – In a new report released recently, A Shared Sentence: The Devastating Toll of Parental Incarceration on Kids, Families and Communities, the Annie E. Casey Foundation recommended policy reforms that would help millions of children who struggle with emotional and financial instability as a result of having an incarcerated parent. Research shows that […]
Digital Social Media CONNECT with The Belle Continues Mini Tour on the East Coast in Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA – It needs to be understood that digital social media is here to stay and if you want to stay connected the first thing you need to do is understand just how to do that! However in the world we live in today, that’s easier said than done! People are quick to share […]
Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee Marks 100 Days from the Democratic National Convention Launching “What Makes Philly Philly” Social Media Campaign
President Barack Obama to Deliver Howard University 2016 Commencement Address
Washington, DC – Howard University President, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, announced today that United States President, Barack H. Obama, will deliver the keynote address during Howard University’s 2016 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The President will address members of the Class of 2016 and their families, University trustees, officers, faculty, staff, and […]
Gilbane Building Company Appoints Linda Graves as Vice President of Diversity and Community Affairs
Providence, RI – Gilbane Building Company announced that Linda Graves has been named as Vice President of Diversity and Community Affairs. As a ten-year veteran with Gilbane, Graves will serve in this National leadership role positioning Gilbane’s diversity and inclusion efforts as a comprehensive strategy to achieve business and workforce commitments. In her role, Graves […]