Local Issues

The City of Boston is reminding residents and visitors of hot weather safety tips as high temperatures are forecast for Thursday, August 6, through Saturday, August 8. The highest heat indices for this period are expected to range from 95°F to […]

Honorable Majority Leader Thune and Minority Leader Schumer, As mayors and local leaders from communities across the United States, we write to urge the U.S. Senate to act immediately to protect our families, local businesses, health care […]

Mayor Michelle Wu and City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune submitted a letter to the U.S. Senate urging them to immediately pass S. 4814, a bill sponsored by Senator Ed Markey, co-sponsored by Senator Elizabeth Warren and 29 additional U.S. […]

Here are eight British-Nigerians who are dominating and redefining entire industries in the United Kingdom. The post 9 British-Nigerians Making Their Mark Across UK Culture and Business appeared first on UrbanGeekz.

Ayesha and Steph Curry are opening three new restaurants in Charlotte – in partnership with the luxury hotel brand – the Carlton-Ritz. The power couple is The post Ayesha and Steph Curry Expand Their Food Empire With Three New Restaurants […]

GrowBoston: Office of Urban Agriculture, in partnership with the Office of Food Justice are constructing raised beds primarily for low-income individuals, non-profit organizations, and public facilities. These garden beds are free and are meant to […]

(Black PR Wire) Monica L. Baskin, Ph.D., will serve as the next director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center pending approval by the Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors in September. She is also expected to be named the Lipman […]

(Black PR Wire) Monica L. Baskin, Ph.D., will serve as the next director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center pending approval by the Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors in September. She is also expected to be named the Lipman […]

(Black PR Wire) Tampa, FL: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated proudly announced the induction of twenty-one extraordinary women as Honorary Members during the 2026 Boule Honorary Membership Ceremony in Tampa, Florida. The Sinduction celebrated […]

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL – The future looked bright as more than 90 “at-promise” girls came together for a day dedicated to unlocking their potential and building lifelong confidence. Girl Power Rocks (GPR) successfully hosted its ...

We once again approach that special time of year when back to school preparations begin, and in turn want to take a moment to focus on mental health, self-care, and preparedness.  The transition in schedule, responsibilities, the beginning of a new […]

The City of Boston and the MBTA announced a series of community meetings to present an updated design for the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan and gather additional public feedback. At the meetings, residents will have the opportunity to […]

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL – For generations, Black men have been told to be strong, push through and keep going—but what happens when strength leaves no room for healing? In a new episode of Black PR Wire’s Thrivin’ in Color podcas...

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL – For generations, Black men have been told to be strong, push through and keep going—but what happens when strength leaves no room for healing? In a new episode of Black PR Wire’s Thrivin’ in Color podcas...

The world’s richest Black man, Aliko Dangote, intends to donate 33% of his fortune to charity as part of his succession plan, an arrangement formally agreed The post World’s Richest Black Man Aliko Dangote Plans to Give Away 33% of His Fortune […]