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Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee Marks 100 Days from the Democratic National Convention Launching “What Makes Philly Philly” Social Media Campaign

Philadelphia, PA – With Saturday, April 16th marking 100 days from the Democratic National Convention, the Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention today announced “What Makes Philly Philly,” a social media campaign to energize Philadelphians about the Convention coming to town and highlighting what makes the city the unique, vibrant place it […]

Democracy Awakening Brings Thousands of Activists and Advocates to Rally in Washington, DC

Washington, DC – This weekend, April 16-18, the Democracy Initiative and its endorsing organizations are participating in Democracy Awakening, bringing together thousands of members, activists, and advocates from a wide variety of backgrounds to fight for an equal and influential voice in our democracy as the power of money in politics, attacks on voting rights, […]

KlarKent Releases New Video Featuring Derek Minor, “Oh My God”

Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) celebrates the new music video release from the music group KlarKent, for their song “Oh My God” featuring Derek Minor, one of the new songs featured on the star-studded album Saints & Sinners: Original Soundtrack From Season 1, the soundtrack companion to the hit Bounce TV show Saints & Sinners. […]

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 […]

Cox Communications Announces Major Effort to Close the Digital Divide With U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) ConnectHome Initiative

Phoenix – Cox Communications today announced a major investment in its efforts to narrow the digital divide through its support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) ConnectHome initiative. Cox Communications is extending its Connect2Compete low-cost Internet offering to any HUD-assisted household with school-age children within Cox’s 18-state service area. It is […]

The Inaugural Healthy Earth Music & Arts Fest Debuts Earth Day Weekend In Los Angeles’ Historic Leimert Park

Los Angeles, CA – Earth Day Weekend will hold special significance this year when the Inaugural Healthy Earth Music & Arts Fest makes its premiere in Los Angeles’ historic Leimert Park, Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. In addition to this multi-cultural, sustainable lifestyle event encouraging health and environmental awareness, the festival […]

Defending Democracy in the Fight Against Voter Suppression

By Marc Morial (To Be Equal #14) New York, NY – In 2013, the Supreme Court stripped the Voting Rights Act of its power to stop states from creating and enforcing laws that would prevent eligible voters from exercising their constitutional right to vote. Under the dark shadow of the newly crippled law, our nation […]

Stellar Award Winner Casey J Continues at #1 On Billboard and Debuts New Music Video

Atlanta, GA – Twenty-sixteen’s Stellar Gospel Music Award New Artist of the Year Casey J is spending her fifth consecutive week at No. 1 on Billboard Magazine’s Gospel Airplay chart with her soaring anthem of faith, “I’m Yours.” A new music video of the song recently made its debut on the Centric Cable TV Network’s […]