NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2025 / MAGIC New York returns to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Sept. 14-16, 2025, offering fashion professionals a vital platform to discover new products, identify upcoming trends and develop meaningful industry relationships before the next selling seasons. This three-day event continues to serve as an essential resource for retailers, designers and brands looking to strengthen their market position through strategic sourcing and networking opportunities in one of fashion’s most influential cities.

The event will unite thousands of young contemporary, trend and modern sportswear apparel, footwear, and accessory brands with retail buyers from across the country, creating a dynamic marketplace for discovery and business development.

ELEVATED BUYER EXPERIENCES

MAGIC New York continues to draw a powerful roster of retail decision-makers, with an impressive lineup of registered buyers for the upcoming edition. Major national retailers including Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Footlocker will be present alongside fashion-forward brands like Shopbop, Hemline, Rent the Runway, Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters. This diverse mix of retail participants represents significant buying power across multiple consumer segments, from contemporary fashion to trend and lifestyle categories.

The strong retailer presence underscores MAGIC New York’s essential role as a connection point between brands and key accounts, offering exhibitors direct access to buyers who shape the retail landscape across the globe.

Complementing this focus on meaningful business relationships, the Brand Curation area will serve as a specialized matchmaking hub where buyers with specific product requirements are strategically paired with relevant exhibitors, further enhancing the show’s ability to facilitate targeted business opportunities.

INDUSTRY PIONEERS UNITE

"MAGIC New York serves as the ultimate trend incubator where the industry’s most innovative brands and forward-thinking retailers converge to define what’s next in fashion," says Jordan Rudow, Vice President of MAGIC. "What truly sets MAGIC apart is our commitment to fostering those critical relationships between emerging and established brands and the retail partners who bring these collections to life in the marketplace. These connections formed at MAGIC don’t just drive business today-they actively shape the direction of fashion retail for seasons to come."

Among the distinguished exhibitors at this year’s MAGIC New York, attendees can expect to find an impressive lineup of both established and emerging brands. Industry leading brands include Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole, Maggy London, Barefoot Dreams, Betsey Johnson, English Factory, Things Between, Hidden Jeans and Little Words Project.

IMMERSIVE ATTENDEE EXPERIENCES

Attendees will discover immersive experiences throughout the show floor, designed to inspire creativity and foster meaningful connections. The Hub functions as a central destination for complimentary services including professional hair and makeup touchups, personalized fashion illustrations, and hands-on DIY workshops.

The MAGIC Social House serves as the event’s vibrant community center, hosting a comprehensive lineup of educational sessions, including exclusive trend presentations focused on young contemporary market directions. The Social House also returns with an energetic opening night fashion show at 5:30 pm on September 14, followed by a networking happy hour, creating an atmosphere for industry relationship building.

For more information about MAGIC New York or to register to attend, visit www.magicfashionevents.com.

About MAGIC
MAGIC is a high-energy fashion experience and home to the industry’s largest selection of trend-driven and young contemporary apparel, footwear, and accessories. Fusing scale with curation to drive commerce, creativity, and connections, MAGIC joins a global audience of retail buyers – from big-box to boutique – with influencers, media, and industry thought leaders. More than just events, MAGIC is a deeply rooted community, and a place brands and retailers call home. For more information, please visit www.magicfashionevents.com.

About Informa Markets
Informa Markets, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LON:INF), creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. With a global reach and diverse portfolio of verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure, Informa Markets connects buyers and sellers worldwide through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. For more information, visit www.informamarkets.com.

Media Contact
Informa Markets North America PR
Fashionpr@informa.com

SOURCE: INFORMA MARKETS – FASHION

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2025 / With nearly 700 brands from 45 countries converging on the Javits Center, COTERIE New York is set to deliver unprecedented global market access as fashion’s most influential players count down to the must-attend event of the season from Sept. 14-16, 2025. Strategically aligned with New York Fashion Week, COTERIE offers an unparalleled opportunity for fashion professionals to immerse themselves into the complete New York fashion experience, effortlessly transitioning between runway shows and the expansive COTERIE’s dynamic marketplace.

As the premier global showcase for contemporary and advanced contemporary women’s fashion, COTERIE will transform the fashion landscape by uniting thousands of cutting-edge brands, discerning buyers and industry tastemakers under one roof. This season’s expanded offering spans an impressive array of collections across apparel, accessories, footwear, home, gift and beauty, cementing COTERIE New York as the ultimate fashion discovery destination.

ELEVATED BUYER EXPERIENCE TAKES CENTER STAGE

The 2025 fall edition introduces new initiatives designed to enhance the retailer experience. The exclusive Hosted Buyer Program delivers VIP access, personalized scheduling, and premium networking opportunities with industry-leading brands creating a tailored pathway to business growth. This strategic matchmaking connects qualified buyers with innovative products perfectly aligned with specific needs, maximizing return on investment and fostering meaningful industry relationships.

FASHION’S ELITE CONVERGE

The biannual event welcomes influential retailers this September, with leading names including Bloomingdale’s, Anthropologie, Le Bon Marche and Printemps, alongside specialty boutiques such as Julian Gold, Hemline, Maison Weiss and Monkees. The diverse mix of participants extends beyond traditional fashion retail with Equinox and Nikki Beach Lifestyle joining the lineup, reflecting the growing intersection between fashion, lifestyle and experiential retail.

"COTERIE New York continues to evolve as the premier destination where global fashion innovation meets commerce," says Purvi Kanji, Vice President of COTERIE. "This season, we’re particularly excited about our expanded international presence, with standout collections from European brands alongside emerging designers from across Asia and South America. Additionally, the enhanced buyer and customer experience programs this September create a seamless journey for attendees to efficiently navigate between the show floor, city showrooms, and networking opportunities-truly redefining the traditional trade show experience."

SEAMLESS CITY NAVIGATION

Enhancing the attendee experience further, COTERIE New York introduces a convenient shuttle service connecting the main event to centralized areas near top city showrooms. These vehicles depart every 1-2 hours during the event, ensuring efficient transportation between COTERIE and essential showroom appointments across Manhattan. This complimentary service allows buyers to maximize productivity while experiencing the full spectrum of New York’s fashion offerings.

DESTINATON: RESORT WEAR

The highly anticipated destination neighborhood returns as one of the events most coveted and meticulously curated sections. Also returning this season is an exciting collaboration with Vogue Mexico and Latin America to elevate the curation of this resort-focused showcase. Attendees will discover a selection of advanced contemporary resort and vacation fashion from the industry’s most innovative designers, featuring resortwear, swimwear and vacation inspired collections that define luxury getaway style.

COTERIE and PROJECT Support New York Men’s Day

Leading up to the event, COTERIE and PROJECT will sponsor New York Men’s Day on Thursday, Sept. 11th, 2025. Returning as presenting sponsor, PROJECT and COTERIE will have a presence with their dedicated lounge at New York Men’s Day. This collaboration demonstrates both organizations’ commitment to supporting emerging talent and creating meaningful connections across all segments of the fashion industry.

For more information about exhibiting or attending, visit www.coteriefashionevents.com. For the most up to date news and trends follow COTERIE New York on social @coterie_show.

About COTERIE New York:

COTERIE is the premier women’s contemporary to advanced contemporary apparel, footwear, and accessories platform. Connecting emerging and established brands and designers to an elite list of domestic and international retailers, influencers, and media, COTERIE’s first-class events build exclusive experiences that fuel discovery, commerce, and connectivity, while inspiring upmarket trends. For more information, please visit: www.coteriefashionevents.com.

About Informa Markets

Informa Markets, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LON:INF), creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. With a global reach and diverse portfolio of verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure, Informa Markets connects buyers and sellers worldwide through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. For more information, visit www.informamarkets.com.

Media Contact
Informa Markets North America PR
Fashionpr@informa.com

SOURCE: INFORMA MARKETS – FASHION

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2025 / With nearly 700 brands from 45 countries converging on the Javits Center, COTERIE New York is set to deliver unprecedented global market access as fashion’s most influential players count down to the must-attend event of the season from Sept. 14-16, 2025. Strategically aligned with New York Fashion Week, COTERIE offers an unparalleled opportunity for fashion professionals to immerse themselves into the complete New York fashion experience, effortlessly transitioning between runway shows and the expansive COTERIE’s dynamic marketplace.

As the premier global showcase for contemporary and advanced contemporary women’s fashion, COTERIE will transform the fashion landscape by uniting thousands of cutting-edge brands, discerning buyers and industry tastemakers under one roof. This season’s expanded offering spans an impressive array of collections across apparel, accessories, footwear, home, gift and beauty, cementing COTERIE New York as the ultimate fashion discovery destination.

ELEVATED BUYER EXPERIENCE TAKES CENTER STAGE

The 2025 fall edition introduces new initiatives designed to enhance the retailer experience. The exclusive Hosted Buyer Program delivers VIP access, personalized scheduling, and premium networking opportunities with industry-leading brands creating a tailored pathway to business growth. This strategic matchmaking connects qualified buyers with innovative products perfectly aligned with specific needs, maximizing return on investment and fostering meaningful industry relationships.

FASHION’S ELITE CONVERGE

The biannual event welcomes influential retailers this September, with leading names including Bloomingdale’s, Anthropologie, Le Bon Marche and Printemps, alongside specialty boutiques such as Julian Gold, Hemline, Maison Weiss and Monkees. The diverse mix of participants extends beyond traditional fashion retail with Equinox and Nikki Beach Lifestyle joining the lineup, reflecting the growing intersection between fashion, lifestyle and experiential retail.

"COTERIE New York continues to evolve as the premier destination where global fashion innovation meets commerce," says Purvi Kanji, Vice President of COTERIE. "This season, we’re particularly excited about our expanded international presence, with standout collections from European brands alongside emerging designers from across Asia and South America. Additionally, the enhanced buyer and customer experience programs this September create a seamless journey for attendees to efficiently navigate between the show floor, city showrooms, and networking opportunities-truly redefining the traditional trade show experience."

SEAMLESS CITY NAVIGATION

Enhancing the attendee experience further, COTERIE New York introduces a convenient shuttle service connecting the main event to centralized areas near top city showrooms. These vehicles depart every 1-2 hours during the event, ensuring efficient transportation between COTERIE and essential showroom appointments across Manhattan. This complimentary service allows buyers to maximize productivity while experiencing the full spectrum of New York’s fashion offerings.

DESTINATON: RESORT WEAR

The highly anticipated destination neighborhood returns as one of the events most coveted and meticulously curated sections. Also returning this season is an exciting collaboration with Vogue Mexico and Latin America to elevate the curation of this resort-focused showcase. Attendees will discover a selection of advanced contemporary resort and vacation fashion from the industry’s most innovative designers, featuring resortwear, swimwear and vacation inspired collections that define luxury getaway style.

COTERIE and PROJECT Support New York Men’s Day

Leading up to the event, COTERIE and PROJECT will sponsor New York Men’s Day on Thursday, Sept. 11th, 2025. Returning as presenting sponsor, PROJECT and COTERIE will have a presence with their dedicated lounge at New York Men’s Day. This collaboration demonstrates both organizations’ commitment to supporting emerging talent and creating meaningful connections across all segments of the fashion industry.

For more information about exhibiting or attending, visit www.coteriefashionevents.com. For the most up to date news and trends follow COTERIE New York on social @coterie_show.

About COTERIE New York:

COTERIE is the premier women’s contemporary to advanced contemporary apparel, footwear, and accessories platform. Connecting emerging and established brands and designers to an elite list of domestic and international retailers, influencers, and media, COTERIE’s first-class events build exclusive experiences that fuel discovery, commerce, and connectivity, while inspiring upmarket trends. For more information, please visit: www.coteriefashionevents.com.

About Informa Markets

Informa Markets, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LON:INF), creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. With a global reach and diverse portfolio of verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure, Informa Markets connects buyers and sellers worldwide through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. For more information, visit www.informamarkets.com.

Media Contact
Informa Markets North America PR
Fashionpr@informa.com

SOURCE: INFORMA MARKETS – FASHION

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BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") today announced that the Company will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, after the U.S. stock market closes.

The earnings press release and supplemental financial information will be made available on the Newsmax Investor Relations website at ir.newsmax.com.

About Newsmax

Newsmax Inc. is listed on the NYSE (NMAX) and operates, through Newsmax Broadcasting LLC, one of the nation’s leading news outlets, the Newsmax channel. The fourth highest-rated network is carried on all major cable TV and satellite providers. Newsmax’s media properties reach more than 40 million Americans regularly through Newsmax TV, the Newsmax App, its popular website Newsmax.com, and publications such as Newsmax Magazine. Through its social media accounts, Newsmax reaches 20 million combined followers. Reuters Institute says Newsmax is one of the top U.S. news brands and Forbes has called Newsmax "a news powerhouse."

For more information, please visit Investor Relations | Newsmax Inc.

Investor Contacts

Newsmax Investor Relations
ir@newsmax.com

SOURCE: Newsmax Inc.

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BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") today announced that the Company will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, after the U.S. stock market closes.

The earnings press release and supplemental financial information will be made available on the Newsmax Investor Relations website at ir.newsmax.com.

About Newsmax

Newsmax Inc. is listed on the NYSE (NMAX) and operates, through Newsmax Broadcasting LLC, one of the nation’s leading news outlets, the Newsmax channel. The fourth highest-rated network is carried on all major cable TV and satellite providers. Newsmax’s media properties reach more than 40 million Americans regularly through Newsmax TV, the Newsmax App, its popular website Newsmax.com, and publications such as Newsmax Magazine. Through its social media accounts, Newsmax reaches 20 million combined followers. Reuters Institute says Newsmax is one of the top U.S. news brands and Forbes has called Newsmax "a news powerhouse."

For more information, please visit Investor Relations | Newsmax Inc.

Investor Contacts

Newsmax Investor Relations
ir@newsmax.com

SOURCE: Newsmax Inc.

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By Editorial Evrima Chicago

JESSUP, MD / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / When Dr. Rachel Bonaparte first envisioned The Blacklining, she wasn’t thinking about just launching a business directory. She was designing a blueprint for a cultural intervention; a living digital space where visibility, capital, knowledge, and community all converge for one purpose: economic sovereignty for Black entrepreneurs.

Launched the week of Juneteenth, the Blacklining is more than timely. It’s urgent. In a nation where Black-owned businesses face systemic disadvantages across capital access, mentorship, visibility, and educational infrastructure, this platform aims to do what legacy institutions have failed to do: integrate support, education, and community engagement into one cohesive system.

The Problem: Fragmentation, Disparity, and Disconnection

The data is as damning as it is consistent. According to the Federal Reserve, Black-owned businesses are twice as likely to be denied credit as their white counterparts. Less than 1% of venture capital goes to Black founders. And despite rising rates of entrepreneurship, financial literacy remains one of the most persistent obstacles to scaling successfully.

Existing platforms often address fragments of the problem; directories, mentorship hubs, or e-learning modules. But as Bonaparte’s own research and lived experience made clear: Black entrepreneurs don’t need piecemeal solutions; they need ecosystems.

The Solution: A Full-Spectrum Platform for Empowerment

The Blacklining was created to bridge these gaps. Its features include:

• A dynamic directory of Black-owned businesses across sectors

• Financial literacy modules including webinars, articles, and community-led workshops

• Event listings that allow businesses to post upcoming launches, pop-ups, and virtual panels

• Business Ideas Pages; a social-forum-style feed where members can ideate, ask, collaborate, and engage.

• Interactive learning spaces to build real-world business skills from trusted experts

What makes this truly revolutionary is the synergy between these tools. "We’ve designed this so that your directory listing isn’t the end goal; it’s your starting point," Bonaparte explains. "This is where entrepreneurs grow roots and start building sustainable visibility and community capital."

Juneteenth as Launch Symbolism

Choosing the week of Juneteenth for the official launch wasn’t just symbolic; it’s intentional.

"Juneteenth commemorates delayed freedom. In many ways, Black entrepreneurs are still waiting for the freedom to scale, the freedom to access, the freedom to lead markets without systemic friction," Bonaparte says. "This platform launches to accelerate that freedom; not just remember it."

Financial Literacy as Foundation

In one of the most poignant insights from their market analysis, The Blacklining team cites a disturbing stat: Black Americans score an average of 38% on financial literacy assessments, compared to 55% among white Americans.

But instead of approaching this with shame-based messaging, the platform responds with radical empowerment: free financial education workshops, real-time strategy webinars, and beginner-friendly digital toolkits.

And unlike most content marketplaces, these aren’t behind a paywall. The freemium model ensures access; the premium model enhances it.

Strategic Revenue, Ethical Scale

From a business model standpoint, The Blacklining is impressively thoughtful. Its revenue streams include:

• Tiered subscription services (from Supporter to Thrive)

• Advertising packages for Black-owned and ally brands

• Commission-based affiliate partnerships with financial tools and services

• Ticketed workshops and coaching office hours

And yet, its monetization strategy never eclipses its equity-first mission. "Our pricing model is designed to serve sustainability, not exclusion," Bonaparte emphasizes.

Corporate Partners and Institutional Backing

The platform’s traction is already evident. Warner Bros., Feeding America, and World Central Kitchen have come on board with sponsorship badges; and institutional interest is growing fast. Banks, colleges, and economic development agencies have begun exploratory partnerships to incorporate The Blacklining into outreach and entrepreneurship support programs.

Community First; Always

What may be most groundbreaking is what’s not transactional.

The Blacklining’s Business Exchange Pages allow for real-time networking, feedback loops, accountability threads, and even political advocacy. It’s LinkedIn meets Reddit, but with a cultural heartbeat.

"The way Black entrepreneurs build isn’t isolated; it’s communal. Our platform is the first to mirror that truth," Bonaparte says.

---

Looking Ahead: Mentorship, Expansion, and Localized Ecosystems

With the national rollout already in motion, the next phase of The Blacklining includes:

• Localized mentorship pods connecting new entrepreneurs with seasoned professionals

• Multi-language platform capabilities to support Afro-Caribbean, Francophone, and African-based entrepreneurs

• A dedicated mobile app with integrated chat and event push notifications

• State-by-state rollouts designed with regional economic data in mind

It’s a plan that’s both scalable and rooted; something Bonaparte calls "strategic elasticity."

Conclusion: This Is Not a Moment; It’s a Movement

In a world full of apps, databases, and course bundles, The Blacklining does something more radical: it invites Black entrepreneurs to own the means of their visibility, their literacy, and their legacy.

The Blacklining isn’t asking for permission to lead; it’s just turning the lights on for everyone else to follow.

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Disclaimer

• ^{This article has been authored, prepared, and distributed by Evrima Chicago, LLC in its capacity as the official editorial and media representative for Dr. Rachel Bonaparte and The Blacklining.}

• ^{All views, statements, and claims expressed in this article originate from Dr. Rachel Bonaparte and/or The Blacklining project team.}

• ^{Evrima Chicago does not independently verify, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any statements, statistics, or representations herein.}

• ^{The article is provided strictly for informational, cultural, and journalistic purposes. It does not constitute legal, financial, or business advice.}

• ^{Readers, researchers, and third parties interested in verifying any claims should contact Dr. Rachel Bonaparte or The Blacklining organization directly, or refer to primary source materials and cited references.}

• ^{Evrima Chicago reserves the right to edit content for clarity, style, and publication standards, without altering the intended meaning or message provided by the subject.}

• ^{All media inquiries, rights requests, and syndication matters for The Blacklining should be directed to the PR & Media Contact below.}

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PR & Media Contact

Dan Wasserman
Team Editorial
PR@EvrimaChicago.com

SOURCE: Evrima Chicago LLC.

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By Editorial Evrima Chicago

JESSUP, MD / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / When Dr. Rachel Bonaparte first envisioned The Blacklining, she wasn’t thinking about just launching a business directory. She was designing a blueprint for a cultural intervention; a living digital space where visibility, capital, knowledge, and community all converge for one purpose: economic sovereignty for Black entrepreneurs.

Launched the week of Juneteenth, the Blacklining is more than timely. It’s urgent. In a nation where Black-owned businesses face systemic disadvantages across capital access, mentorship, visibility, and educational infrastructure, this platform aims to do what legacy institutions have failed to do: integrate support, education, and community engagement into one cohesive system.

The Problem: Fragmentation, Disparity, and Disconnection

The data is as damning as it is consistent. According to the Federal Reserve, Black-owned businesses are twice as likely to be denied credit as their white counterparts. Less than 1% of venture capital goes to Black founders. And despite rising rates of entrepreneurship, financial literacy remains one of the most persistent obstacles to scaling successfully.

Existing platforms often address fragments of the problem; directories, mentorship hubs, or e-learning modules. But as Bonaparte’s own research and lived experience made clear: Black entrepreneurs don’t need piecemeal solutions; they need ecosystems.

The Solution: A Full-Spectrum Platform for Empowerment

The Blacklining was created to bridge these gaps. Its features include:

• A dynamic directory of Black-owned businesses across sectors

• Financial literacy modules including webinars, articles, and community-led workshops

• Event listings that allow businesses to post upcoming launches, pop-ups, and virtual panels

• Business Ideas Pages; a social-forum-style feed where members can ideate, ask, collaborate, and engage.

• Interactive learning spaces to build real-world business skills from trusted experts

What makes this truly revolutionary is the synergy between these tools. "We’ve designed this so that your directory listing isn’t the end goal; it’s your starting point," Bonaparte explains. "This is where entrepreneurs grow roots and start building sustainable visibility and community capital."

Juneteenth as Launch Symbolism

Choosing the week of Juneteenth for the official launch wasn’t just symbolic; it’s intentional.

"Juneteenth commemorates delayed freedom. In many ways, Black entrepreneurs are still waiting for the freedom to scale, the freedom to access, the freedom to lead markets without systemic friction," Bonaparte says. "This platform launches to accelerate that freedom; not just remember it."

Financial Literacy as Foundation

In one of the most poignant insights from their market analysis, The Blacklining team cites a disturbing stat: Black Americans score an average of 38% on financial literacy assessments, compared to 55% among white Americans.

But instead of approaching this with shame-based messaging, the platform responds with radical empowerment: free financial education workshops, real-time strategy webinars, and beginner-friendly digital toolkits.

And unlike most content marketplaces, these aren’t behind a paywall. The freemium model ensures access; the premium model enhances it.

Strategic Revenue, Ethical Scale

From a business model standpoint, The Blacklining is impressively thoughtful. Its revenue streams include:

• Tiered subscription services (from Supporter to Thrive)

• Advertising packages for Black-owned and ally brands

• Commission-based affiliate partnerships with financial tools and services

• Ticketed workshops and coaching office hours

And yet, its monetization strategy never eclipses its equity-first mission. "Our pricing model is designed to serve sustainability, not exclusion," Bonaparte emphasizes.

Corporate Partners and Institutional Backing

The platform’s traction is already evident. Warner Bros., Feeding America, and World Central Kitchen have come on board with sponsorship badges; and institutional interest is growing fast. Banks, colleges, and economic development agencies have begun exploratory partnerships to incorporate The Blacklining into outreach and entrepreneurship support programs.

Community First; Always

What may be most groundbreaking is what’s not transactional.

The Blacklining’s Business Exchange Pages allow for real-time networking, feedback loops, accountability threads, and even political advocacy. It’s LinkedIn meets Reddit, but with a cultural heartbeat.

"The way Black entrepreneurs build isn’t isolated; it’s communal. Our platform is the first to mirror that truth," Bonaparte says.

---

Looking Ahead: Mentorship, Expansion, and Localized Ecosystems

With the national rollout already in motion, the next phase of The Blacklining includes:

• Localized mentorship pods connecting new entrepreneurs with seasoned professionals

• Multi-language platform capabilities to support Afro-Caribbean, Francophone, and African-based entrepreneurs

• A dedicated mobile app with integrated chat and event push notifications

• State-by-state rollouts designed with regional economic data in mind

It’s a plan that’s both scalable and rooted; something Bonaparte calls "strategic elasticity."

Conclusion: This Is Not a Moment; It’s a Movement

In a world full of apps, databases, and course bundles, The Blacklining does something more radical: it invites Black entrepreneurs to own the means of their visibility, their literacy, and their legacy.

The Blacklining isn’t asking for permission to lead; it’s just turning the lights on for everyone else to follow.

---

Disclaimer

• ^{This article has been authored, prepared, and distributed by Evrima Chicago, LLC in its capacity as the official editorial and media representative for Dr. Rachel Bonaparte and The Blacklining.}

• ^{All views, statements, and claims expressed in this article originate from Dr. Rachel Bonaparte and/or The Blacklining project team.}

• ^{Evrima Chicago does not independently verify, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any statements, statistics, or representations herein.}

• ^{The article is provided strictly for informational, cultural, and journalistic purposes. It does not constitute legal, financial, or business advice.}

• ^{Readers, researchers, and third parties interested in verifying any claims should contact Dr. Rachel Bonaparte or The Blacklining organization directly, or refer to primary source materials and cited references.}

• ^{Evrima Chicago reserves the right to edit content for clarity, style, and publication standards, without altering the intended meaning or message provided by the subject.}

• ^{All media inquiries, rights requests, and syndication matters for The Blacklining should be directed to the PR & Media Contact below.}

---

PR & Media Contact

Dan Wasserman
Team Editorial
PR@EvrimaChicago.com

SOURCE: Evrima Chicago LLC.

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"We Never Saw Anything Like This," Said Pastor and Evangelist Greg Laurie.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Harvest Ministries, led by pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie, announced an extraordinary milestone-10,000 baptisms in just the past two years, through church and mass baptism events. In keeping with similar events in 2023 and 2024, this year’s 3rd Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism was held at Pirate’s Cove in Newport Beach, California on Saturday, August 16.

This same site was used for baptisms during the Jesus Movement in the 1960s and ‘70s and was depicted in the 2023 Lionsgate film, "Jesus Revolution."

People gathered from across the country with lines that stretched from the beach, climbed over the rocks and wrapped along the seawall. On Sunday, Laurie recounted to his congregation how one attendee, a truck driver from Utah, watched the "Jesus Revolution" film and traveled to Saturday’s event to make his public profession of faith.

"Even during the peak of the Jesus Movement 50 years ago, we never saw anything like this," Laurie said. "God is clearly at work, and I believe we’re seeing true signs of revival."

Notably, this event occurred less than one month after the Harvest Crusade at Angel Stadium, which drew a capacity crowd of over 45,000 and featured more than 6,500 professions of faith on July 19-marking one of the most powerful responses in the event’s 35-year history.

Milestone Baptism Events:

• July 2023 – The 1st Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirate’s Cove welcomed over 4,500 baptisms.

• July 2024 – The 2nd Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirate’s Cove contributed over 2,000 more baptisms.

• August 2025 – The 3rd Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirate’s Cove saw over 2,100 baptisms.

• Since 2023 – Harvest Christian Fellowship, founded by Greg Laurie, has seen over 1,700 baptisms within its congregation, bringing the cumulative baptisms to over 10,000.

About the Events

Harvest Crusades are large-scale evangelistic outreaches founded in 1990 by Greg Laurie. On July 19, 2025, the Harvest Crusade at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA drew more than 45,000 in-person attendees (with another 200,000 online) and saw 6,500 professions of faith.

Begun in 2023, the Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism is a mass baptism event that embraces both the heritage and imagery of the historic Jesus Movement of the 1960s and ‘70s, depicted in the 2023 "Jesus Revolution" film.

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Greg Laurie is the founder of the Harvest Crusades and senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, with campuses located in California and Hawaii. He is a renowned evangelist, bestselling author and inspiration for the 2023 "Jesus Revolution" film. He leads annual Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide.

For inquiries, email media@harvest.org or contact Harvest Ministries at https://harvest.org/contact-us/.

Contact Information

Harvest Ministries
media@harvest.org
8008213300

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"We Never Saw Anything Like This," Said Pastor and Evangelist Greg Laurie.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Harvest Ministries, led by pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie, announced an extraordinary milestone-10,000 baptisms in just the past two years, through church and mass baptism events. In keeping with similar events in 2023 and 2024, this year’s 3rd Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism was held at Pirate’s Cove in Newport Beach, California on Saturday, August 16.

This same site was used for baptisms during the Jesus Movement in the 1960s and ‘70s and was depicted in the 2023 Lionsgate film, "Jesus Revolution."

People gathered from across the country with lines that stretched from the beach, climbed over the rocks and wrapped along the seawall. On Sunday, Laurie recounted to his congregation how one attendee, a truck driver from Utah, watched the "Jesus Revolution" film and traveled to Saturday’s event to make his public profession of faith.

"Even during the peak of the Jesus Movement 50 years ago, we never saw anything like this," Laurie said. "God is clearly at work, and I believe we’re seeing true signs of revival."

Notably, this event occurred less than one month after the Harvest Crusade at Angel Stadium, which drew a capacity crowd of over 45,000 and featured more than 6,500 professions of faith on July 19-marking one of the most powerful responses in the event’s 35-year history.

Milestone Baptism Events:

• July 2023 – The 1st Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirate’s Cove welcomed over 4,500 baptisms.

• July 2024 – The 2nd Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirate’s Cove contributed over 2,000 more baptisms.

• August 2025 – The 3rd Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirate’s Cove saw over 2,100 baptisms.

• Since 2023 – Harvest Christian Fellowship, founded by Greg Laurie, has seen over 1,700 baptisms within its congregation, bringing the cumulative baptisms to over 10,000.

About the Events

Harvest Crusades are large-scale evangelistic outreaches founded in 1990 by Greg Laurie. On July 19, 2025, the Harvest Crusade at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA drew more than 45,000 in-person attendees (with another 200,000 online) and saw 6,500 professions of faith.

Begun in 2023, the Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism is a mass baptism event that embraces both the heritage and imagery of the historic Jesus Movement of the 1960s and ‘70s, depicted in the 2023 "Jesus Revolution" film.

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Greg Laurie is the founder of the Harvest Crusades and senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, with campuses located in California and Hawaii. He is a renowned evangelist, bestselling author and inspiration for the 2023 "Jesus Revolution" film. He leads annual Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide.

For inquiries, email media@harvest.org or contact Harvest Ministries at https://harvest.org/contact-us/.

Contact Information

Harvest Ministries
media@harvest.org
8008213300

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Initial Phase of Expansion Brings Xfinity and Comcast Business Services to Nearly 100 Residents and Businesses for the First Time

SPOKANE, WA / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / Comcast is connecting nearly 100 homes and businesses in the unincorporated rural community of Four Lakes, Washington to reliable, high-speed, symmetrical Internet through the ongoing expansion of its next-generation network in Eastern Washington. The expansion will enhance digital infrastructure, promote economic growth, and position residents and local businesses for success in an increasingly digital world.

The network expansion brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business to residents and businesses for the first time. Comcast expects to extend its network to more than 140 homes and businesses once construction is completed later this year.

"Reliable broadband is the foundation for thriving rural communities. Comcast’s network expansion in Four Lakes opens the door to new businesses, remote work, and educational opportunities-fueling long-term growth and making our region more competitive and connected than ever before," said Commissioner Al French, Spokane County.

Investing $1.2 billion in technology and infrastructure in Washington over the past three years, Comcast is also expanding its next-generation network to more than 5,000 homes and businesses in additional underserved communities in eastern Washington, including Chattaroy, Cheney, and Medical Lake.

A Network You Can Trust to be Reliable, Fast and Secure

Comcast’s state-of-the-art network is built to enable residents and businesses to thrive in today’s constantly connected world. Four Lakes joins the more than 64 million homes and businesses across the country to have access to a network that is trusted by essential community organizations like hospitals, schools, transportation systems and first responders. It delivers multi-gigabit Internet speeds, 99.9 percent reliability and security built in from the ground up to help keep customers safe from cyber threats.

Introducing Xfinity for Consumers

Comcast’s residential services are marketed under the Xfinity brand, and consumers in Four Lakes can now take advantage of Xfinity’s full suite of products, including Internet, video, mobile, voice and home security. With multi-gigabit Internet speeds, powerful WiFi that reaches every corner of the home, and super-responsive connections with low lag available with its plan, customers have a great experience using their connected devices to stream their favorite sports and entertainment content, video chat with coworkers and friends, learn from home or simply surf the web. Residents can visit Xfinity.com/mytown and enter their address for additional details on upcoming service availability.

Comcast Business to Power Local Workforce

For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless, and managed solutions to help organizations of all sizes achieve their business goals. Industry analysts and associations have consistently recognized Comcast Business as a leader and innovator in flexible, scalable options as well as one of the fastest-growing providers of Ethernet services.

What it Means for the Local Community

Comcast’s commitment to communities goes beyond building the network and aims to advance economic mobility for the local community and its residents through local partnerships and investment in community-based organizations and key company initiatives such as Comcast’s Internet Essentials program. Internet Essentials is a broadband adoption program that offers eligible households low-cost, high-speed Internet, computers and free access to digital skills training. Since 2015, nearly 230,000 low-income households in Washington have been connected to the internet through Internet Essentials, many for the first time. For more information, or to apply for the program please visit www.internetessentials.com or call 1-855-846-8376. Spanish-only speakers can also call 1-855-765-6995.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq:CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

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External Communications
Comcast Pacific Northwest Region
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