Publisher Pharice Brown Receives Herb Block Scholarship at National Press Club—A Powerful Moment for Press Freedom and Black Publishing
Publisher Pharice Brown of Pain 2 Prosperity Publishing was honored at the National Press Club with the Herb Block Scholarship, recognizing her impact in Black publishing and press freedom. Through P2PP, she uplifts underrepresented voices and builds a storytelling ecosystem powered by truth, healing, and AI-driven literary equity.
- Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV (1888PressRelease) June 17, 2025 - In a powerful intersection of history, journalism, and future-forward publishing, Pharice Brown, founder of Pain 2 Prosperity Publishing (P2PP), was honored this week at the iconic National Press Club as a recipient of the distinguished Herb Block Scholarship, a prestigious award commemorating editorial legend Herblock, whose fearless pen called out corruption and championed democracy for more than half a century at The Washington Post.
As a Black woman publisher and community leader, Brown's recognition marks more than personal achievement. It represents a cultural shift, one that affirms the critical importance of storytelling that centers marginalized voices, documents lived experience, and promotes healing through narrative.
"This moment reminded me why storytelling is powerful," said Brown during the ceremony. "It’s about truth. It’s about voice. And it’s about lifting others as we rise."
Through P2PP, Brown is building an inclusive literary ecosystem that empowers first-time authors, students, educators, and social change agents to turn their pain into purpose, one published work at a time.
A Rising Voice in the Publishing Landscape
With the literary world transforming in the wake of AI and digital self-publishing, Brown’s award brings much-needed visibility to independent Black publishers and the growing movement for equity in storytelling spaces.
About Pain 2 Prosperity Publishing
P2PP is an independent, Black-woman-owned publishing house dedicated to championing underrepresented voices in literature. Offering services in book coaching, publishing consulting, youth writing development, and educational partnerships, P2PP transforms authentic stories into tools for growth, learning, and liberation.
Looking Ahead: Workshops, Anthologies, and New Author Launches
Following this milestone, P2PP will launch a new series of online writing workshops, seminars, and other storytelling intensives.
Join the Movement
To collaborate, sponsor, or submit your story to Pain 2 Prosperity Publishing, visit www.Pain2ProsperityPublishing.com.
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Pharice Brown
Publisher, Pain 2 Prosperity Publishing
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