NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Over its 60 year history, PR Newswire has been proud to distribute notable news over its network—and has helped communicate the rich history of African-American news and events during this time. Today, we remain dedicated to showcasing, examining and supporting the communication needs of one of our nation's strongest cultures.

In celebration of Black History Month, each Wednesday in February Christine Cube, PR Newswire's Media Relations Manager, will profile an African-American-focused blog on PR Newswire for Bloggers. 

The series kicked off with a feature on BlackDoctor.org, a comprehensive online health resource. To read BlackDoctor.org's profile: http://prn.to/BlackDoctorOrg 

Up next was blackgirlnerds.com, a "place for women of color with various eccentricities to express themselves freely and embrace who they are". Read the blackgirlnerds.com profile. 

Looking to reach this fast-growing demographic in your marketing and communications efforts? PR Newswire has products to help you reach your target audience, from our African-American national distribution service to 14 dedicated microlists to help you target specific industries within the market. Learn more—and save—today.

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