By Black Business Review
LAS VEGAS — The City of Las Vegas has given Kevin Byrd’s nearly two decades of health advocacy an official date on the calendar. Byrd, founder and president of the Brown Byrd Foundation, has been honored with a Mayor’s Proclamation recognizing February 2, 2027, as the 19th International Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day.
Signed by Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley, the proclamation recognizes the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to raising awareness about prostate cancer, promoting early detection, supporting patients and families, and encouraging preventive healthcare through education, advocacy and community engagement. For Byrd, the recognition marks another milestone in a decades-long commitment to public health advocacy carried out through the arts and community outreach.
“Far More Than a Personal Honor”
“This proclamation represents far more than a personal honor,” Byrd said. “It is a tribute to every survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, volunteer, and supporter who has joined us in the fight against prostate cancer. Together, we are saving lives by encouraging men to get screened and by bringing hope to families across America.”
The Las Vegas recognition caps a remarkable year. Byrd also received recognition associated with a 2026 Emmy Awards nomination connected to an ABC micro-documentary highlighting his advocacy work and the historic transformation of the New York Amsterdam News headquarters. His efforts have been featured by the New York Amsterdam News in both 2011 and 2025, bringing national attention to a mission that blends public health advocacy with the arts and community outreach — the kind of sustained community health work BBR continues to spotlight.
A Message Reaching Beyond U.S. Borders
The Foundation’s reach is international. Its prostate cancer awareness campaign has been covered by the World Journal, one of the world’s largest Chinese-language newspapers, informing thousands of Chinese readers and expanding the Foundation’s educational outreach beyond the United States. In recognition of his leadership, Byrd has been invited to speak at the 2026 World Journal Mid-Autumn Pop-Up Market in New York City, an event bringing together leaders from business, healthcare and community organizations.
“Our mission has always been simple,” Byrd added. “Education saves lives. Awareness creates action. Together we can reduce the impact of prostate cancer for future generations.”
About the Brown Byrd Foundation
The Brown Byrd Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of prostate cancer through education, advocacy, community engagement and the performing arts. Founded by Kevin Byrd, the Foundation has spent nearly two decades promoting early detection, supporting patients and families, and collaborating with organizations across the United States and internationally to improve public health outcomes. Learn more at BrownByrdFoundation.org.
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