WEST INDIAN CELEBRATION IN NYC
By Black Radio Network Staff NEW YORK – The annual West Indian Day Parade kicked off in the borough of Brooklyn, New York today with thousands of colorful revelers marching in dancing fashion…
HARLEM HOSTS HARRIS/WALZ RALLY
By Black Radio Network Staff NEW YORK – The first official political rally to elect Kamala Harris president was held in Harlem, New York tonight. Key Democratic leaders spoke, including New York City…
DOMINICANS DOMINATE NYC
By Black Radio Network Staff NEW YORK – The 42 annual Dominican Day parade colorfully marched along New York’s Avenue of the Americas today as tens of thousands watched waving Dominican flags. More…
SONYA MASSEY RALLY GROWS
By Black Radio Network Staff NEW YORK — Washington Square Park in New York City today joined the chorus of protests occurring around the country in remembrance of Sonya Massey, the Black woman…
SOLUMN RALLY FOR SONYA MASSEY
By Black Radio Network Staff NEW YORK – A solemn rally was held today outside the Brooklyn Museum to honor Sonya Massey, who was killed by police. Those gathered placed flowers and lit…
NYC HAS GOOD NEWS FOR MINORITIES
By Black Radio Network Staff NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced new economic data showing significant decreases in Black and Latino unemployment since the beginning of his administration.…
HOMELESS SHELTER CONTROVERSY IN NYC
By Black Radio Network Staff NEW YORK – A street demonstration in Brooklyn, New York today saw the arrest of a City Councilwoman and scores of protestors demanding an end to a potential…
CALLS FOR FAITH IN NYC
By Black Radio Network Staff NEW YORK — In the wake of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, faith leaders gathered at New York City Hall today to call for A Day of…
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FOX News Channel’s Harris Faulkner to Present Town Hall on Women’s Issues Featuring Former President Donald Trump on October 16th
on October 11, 2024 at 4:22 pm
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FOX News Channel’s (FNC) Harris Faulkner will present a town hall with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump focusing on issues impacting women ahead of the election and news of the day at Reid Barn in Cumming, Georgia. The event, which will be held with an audience entirely composed of women, will pre-tape on October 15th and air on October 16th on The Faulkner Focus (11 AM-12 PM/ET). FOX News has a standing invitation to Vice President Harr
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Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund Announces Second Cohort of College Scholarship Recipients
on October 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm
RALEIGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #GMGSF–Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund (GMGSF) today announces its second cohort of recipients of its four-year college scholarship fund for women and non-binary people aiming to join the games industry. GMGSF, established in Fall 2022, combines professional development and financial support to ensure underrepresented students have the opportunity to access STEAM programs at an early age. The second cohort recipients will each receive a $10,000 grant ($2,500/year) for
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Healthfirst Medicare Advantage Plan Receives 4.5 Medicare Star Rating
on October 11, 2024 at 1:35 pm
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Healthfirst, one of New York’s largest not-for-profit health insurers, announced today that it has been awarded a 4.5-Star rating (out of 5 stars) for its largest Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan contract from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the 2025 Star Program Year and is the only Medicare Advantage HMO serving New York City and surrounding areas to earn 4.5 Stars. This recognition highlights Healthfirst’s ongoing commitment to providing acce
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Nearly 1 in 10 Gen Zers Who Plan to Move Soon Cite Abortion Access as a Reason: Redfin Survey
on October 11, 2024 at 12:30 pm
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Seven percent of Gen Zers who plan to move soon say one reason is to live in a place where abortion is legal and accessible, and one in 20 (5%) millennials say the same thing, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. At least 50% of respondents across every generation said they want to live somewhere abortion is legal, with millennials leading the way; 59% said they want to live in such a place,
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Windsor Selects Manhattan Active® Point of Sale to Enhance and Modernize Its Customer Experience
on October 11, 2024 at 12:30 pm
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced that leading women’s fashion retailer, Windsor, has selected Manhattan Active® Point of Sale (POS) to provide a seamless omnichannel shopping experience to its young, digital-native consumer. Implementation across Windsor’s 300+ store network is underway and set to complete this summer. Windsor’s decision to upgrade from its existing point of sale solution to Manhattan Active POS was driven by its rapid growth an
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NFL Players Admit: Piles Almost Irresistible Thanks to Old Spice Total Body Deodorant
on October 11, 2024 at 11:55 am
CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Everything you think you know about what happens in an NFL pile? Toss it. Old Spice is cracking open one of football’s greatest mysteries by bringing together Kay Adams, Flavor Flav, and Spice Adams to reveal the secrets of staying fresh when the action gets a little too close for comfort. Spoiler alert: it’s Old Spice Total Body Deodorant, and it’s rewriting the old playbook. Old Spice is bringing Kay, Flav, and Spice together on Up & Adams on FanDuel October 1
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AHF Celebrates International Day of the Girl with Empowerment and Education
on October 11, 2024 at 5:23 am
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #DayOfTheGirl–Millions of girls worldwide face significant challenges, yet they rise above adversity with strength and determination. On the International Day of the Girl (IDG), observed annually on Oct. 11, AHF teams will hold educational and empowerment events globally, honoring girls and giving them the resources they need to lead brighter, healthier lives. AHF’s wide-ranging events will include fashion shows, comprehensive sexuality education and health sessions, and the dis
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The Global Healthy Living Foundation Releases Provocative Video and Patient Survey Suggesting Patients’ Appearance Influences the Quality of Their Health Care
on October 10, 2024 at 7:56 pm
UPPER NYACK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–How you dress for healthcare appointments matters according to a Global Healthy Living Foundation survey of patients.
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GEICO Deploys Catastrophe Response Team to Florida; Provides Information on How to File a Claim
on October 10, 2024 at 7:18 pm
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, GEICO has activated its Catastrophe Response Team (CAT). Hundreds of GEICO insurance adjusters and support staff are now heading to the hardest hit areas of Florida to begin assisting customers that have been affected by this powerful storm. “Teams throughout GEICO are now assessing the hardest hit areas and we are in the process of deploying personnel and resources throughout Florida to best support our customers,” s
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Reproductive Medicine Associates Celebrates 25 Years of Industry-Leading Patient Care and Outcomes
on October 10, 2024 at 6:57 pm
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA), one of the nation’s leading reproductive service providers and a pioneer in IVF research, celebrated its 25th anniversary this month, commemorating a quarter-century of contributing transformative research and evidence-based science to support fertility preservation and infertility treatments with breakthroughs related to single embryo transfer, egg freezing, PGT-A testing, LGBTQ+ care, and more. Since RMA’s founding
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The Kemper Foundation Opens Spring 2025 Read Conmigo Grant Applications for Bilingual Educators in Dallas, Los Angeles and Miami
on October 10, 2024 at 6:14 pm
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Kemper Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR), announced that applications for the Read Conmigo bilingual educator grant are now open for the spring 2025 grant cycle. This program is dedicated to promoting bilingual literacy within Hispanic and Latino communities, enabling K-5 educators to enhance their classrooms with enriching resources, tools and professional development opportunities that inspire engaging learning experiences f
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Navy Federal Credit Union Launches New cashRewards Plus Credit Card, Offering Members Unlimited 2% Cash Back on All Purchases
on October 10, 2024 at 4:04 pm
VIENNA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Navy Federal Credit Union today announced the launch of its new cashRewards Plus credit card, offering members an even more rewarding way to earn cash back on their everyday purchases. The cashRewards Plus card provides members with unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases, making it a competitive option for cardholders who value cash back. This new card builds upon Navy Federal’s commitment to delivering exceptional value and benefits to members of the military and