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Why HBCU Students Should Welcome Blexit Visitors with Open Arms During Homecoming
By Dee Dee Bass Wilbon ***Free to Share on Your Media Platforms*** Dee Dee Bass Wilbon proudly sporting her Fisk University Tee. The fall marks homecoming season at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the nation. Homecoming week at HBCUs is filled with alumni events, football tailgates, gospel fests, step shows, Greek events and community service. This year, some homecoming locations will have an opportunity to welcome new faces to their celebration.
Oct 17, 20252 min read


BPALiveWire Editors Meet With Dr. Alveda King to Discuss Collaboration for America’s 250th Celebration
In preparation for the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, BPALiveWire editors met with Dr. Alveda King. King and Bass Public Affairs have long collaborated on projects in the past. The America 250 celebration offers a special opportunity to remind Americans that all people are one blood, one human race.
Oct 10, 20251 min read


The Root Under New Ownership: Does it Mean Increasing Diversity of Thought in Media?
Ashley Allison acquires The Root through her company, Watering Hole Media. WASHINGTON, DC / OCTOBER 4 / BPALiveWire - The Root, the...
Oct 4, 20252 min read


Kash Patel: Primetime Interview with Armstrong Williams on “Operation Summer Heat”
FBI Director Kash Patel detailed the results of a three-month nationwide law enforcement operation aimed at curbing violent crime, announcing thousands of arrests and major seizures in an interview that aired Monday night with broadcaster Armstrong Williams.
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Reviving the Black Family: 60 Years After Moynihan's Explosive Warning
With unflinching candor, Smith declared, "We have an us problem." He acknowledged the double standard of him being able to say words that would create outrage if a white voice uttered these truths. At nearly 80, he implored Black America to course-correct.
Sep 20, 20252 min read


HUD's Fifth Annual Housing Showcase Spotlights Innovative Affordable Home Solutions
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development showcased innovative housing technologies at its fifth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, held Sept. 6-10, 2025, on the National Mall. The event, launched in 2019 by former HUD Secretary Ben Carson, highlighted advancements in affordable housing as part of the America 250 Initiative, celebrating the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
Sep 12, 20251 min read


AEI Report Proposes Reforms to Boost U.S. Housing Supply by 1.6 Million Homes Yearly
A new report from the American Enterprise Institute's Housing Center calls for common-sense flexibilities to address America's housing crisis, projecting that flexible lot sizes and other changes could add up to 1.6 million homes annually.
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Kurt Wedekind Announces Shannon Wright as Running Mate in Maryland Gubernatorial Race
MARYLAND / July 28, 2025 / BPALiveWire — Republican gubernatorial candidate Kurt Wedekind proudly announces Shannon Wright as his...
Jul 27, 20251 min read


Bass Public Affairs Launches BPA Livewire: A Bold New Platform for Political Insight, Culture, and Strategy
Bass Public Affairs (BPA), a leading communications and public affairs firm, proudly announces the official launch of BPA Livewire — a dynamic, digital-first platform delivering real-time political insight, cultural commentary, and strategic communications resources for organizations, influencers, and change-makers shaping America’s future.
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Frederick Douglass Freedom Alliance Hosts Texas School Choice Forums
WHAT : The Frederick Douglass Freedom Alliance (FDFA) hosts two forums to educate communities on Texas’ new School Choice law, detailing...
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Falling Egg Prices: A Boost for American Wallets and Trump’s USDA
WASHINGTON — Egg prices in the United States have dropped significantly in 2025, easing consumer costs and bolstering the Trump...
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Scott, Colleagues Pave the Way for Historic Digital Asset Legislation
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate voted to begin consideration of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S....
May 19, 20252 min read


Professional Public Affairs Services: Bass Public Affairs Website Launch
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, having a strong online presence is crucial for any public affairs and public...
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Black Republican Mayors Go To Capitol Hill to Raise Awareness: Their Towns and Cities Are Open for Business
IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2025 CONTACT: DOUGLASSWELLSGROUP@GMAIL.COM WASHINGTON, April 15, 2025 /BPALiveWire/ - On Tuesday, April 15,...
Apr 15, 20252 min read


PERC and Selma Center to Showcase Progress and Challenges on Bloody Sunday’s 60th Anniversary
SELMA, Ala. – In less than a month, the nation will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the historic march across the Edmund Pettus...
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Faith-Based Groups Gain Stronger Voice with New White House Office
(L-R) Jenny Korn and Paula White-Cain WASHINGTON/ Feb. 7, 2025/ BPALiveWire/ On Friday, President Trump signed an Executive Order...
Feb 8, 20252 min read


DEI Has Failed Black Business Enterprises: The National Business League’s Unrelenting Pursuit of Black Economic Freedom During 125th Anniversary
Beyond DEI: The NBL Lays Out a Bold Strategy for Economic Sovereignty and the Digitalization of 1 Million Black Business Enterprises by...
Feb 6, 20253 min read


The Yahweh Project to Host Leadership Lunch with Author Heather Dune Macadam at National Press Club
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dorian Francis media@BassPublicAffairs.com WASHINGTON — The Yahweh Project will host a Leadership Lunch...
Jan 24, 20251 min read


Frederick Douglass Freedom Alliance Hosts Brunch & Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute with Dr. Alveda King
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What: Brunch and tribute honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. When: Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 Time: 9...
Jan 11, 20252 min read


Victory for Women and Girls: A Federal District Court Rejects the Biden Administration’s Redefinition of Sex in Title IX
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Federal District Court in Kentucky issued a decision today in Tennessee v. Cardona that strikes down the Biden...
Jan 10, 20252 min read
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