{"id":19904,"date":"2026-04-06T18:10:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T01:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/?page_id=19904"},"modified":"2026-05-01T17:17:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T00:17:38","slug":"media-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/media-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"page-hero-carousel alignfull\"  id=\"block_72430c2cdd89146f16aac30ad6b5dfc6\"  data-color-scheme=\"light-pink\" data-content-width=\"primary\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"page-hero-carousel-swiper swiper\" data-autoplay=\"\" data-autoplay-timeout=\"3\" data-start-on-next=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-hero-carousel-slide\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-hero-carousel-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-hero-carousel-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"page-hero-carousel-breadcrumbs\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Home\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHome\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbout Us\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMedia Center\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow page-hero-carousel-eyebrow\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProfessional Beauty Association\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"page-hero-carousel-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMedia Center\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-hero-carousel-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEverything you need to accurately share and reference PBA.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"accordion alignwide\"  id=\"block_32d7e90c7dc155460d87d3b10db9e490\"  data-align=\"left\" data-columns=\"2\">\n        <header data-animation>\n                <h2>About PBA\n<\/h2>\n        \n        \n            <\/header>\n    \n    \n        <footer data-animation>\n        \n                <p>The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is the national trade organization representing licensed professionals, salon and spa owners, independent stylists, students, distributors, and manufacturers across the beauty industry. As the leading Membership organization serving the professional beauty community, PBA keeps professional beauty professional, championing policies that protect the industry, providing trusted education and resources, and fostering a community built on connection, creativity, and growth. PBA is home to the PBA North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), PBA Beacon Student Program, and PBA Executive Summit, and supports beauty professionals in times of crisis through the PBA Disaster Relief Fund and other charitable programs. Through PBA Future Leaders, PBA develops and supports the next generation of industry leaders.        \n            <\/footer>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section-background alignfull\"  id=\"block_f47d68a886cfff22b6a1a81eef05cefa\"  data-color-scheme=\"light-purple\">\n    <div class=\"blocks-container\">\n        \n\n<section  class=\"title-and-content alignwide\"  id=\"block_b4e54d3435ac1933eba4344c09c8edb5\"  data-columns=\"5050\">\n    <div class=\"title-and-content-title\" data-animation>\n                <h2>PBA LOGO<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"title-and-content-content\" data-animation>\n        <p>Download the official Professional Beauty Association logo for use in editorial and promotional coverage. Please use the logo as provided and avoid any alterations or modifications.<\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"title-and-content-buttons\">\n                                    <a class=\"primary-button page-hero-carousel-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PBA_Logo_Black.png\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"PBA LOGO IN BLACK (open in a new tab)\">\n                PBA LOGO IN BLACK            <\/a>\n            \n                                    <a class=\"secondary-button page-hero-carousel-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PBA_Logo_White.png\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"PBA LOGO IN WHITE (open in a new tab)\">\n                PBA LOGO IN WHITE            <\/a>\n            \n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section  class=\"content-in-columns alignwide\"  id=\"block_f5e0dc2136e3e1cd29772a32c949b4ac\"  data-card-type=\"accent\"  data-accent-color=\"green\"  data-media-type=\"image\" data-color-scheme=\"default\">\n                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-content\" data-layout=\"1left\" data-animation>\n        <div class=\"content-in-columns-content-heading\">\n                        \n            \n                        <h2 class=\"content-in-columns-title\">\n                MORE ABOUT PBA\n            <\/h2>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-in-columns-content-body\">\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-in-columns-details\" data-title-size=\"small\" data-columns=\"2\" data-icon-position=\"top\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-item\">\n                                                                                <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-image\">\n\t\t\t\t            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Who-We-Are_Website.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Who-We-Are_Website.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Who-We-Are_Website-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Who-We-Are_Website-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Who-We-Are_Website-768x384.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/600;\" \/>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        <h3>\n                        Who We Are                    <\/h3>\n                    \n                                        <p>Advocating for a stronger, thriving professional beauty industry<\/p>\n                    \n                    \n                                        <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-buttons\">\n                                                                        <a class=\"primary-button content-in-columns-details-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/who-we-are\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"WHO WE ARE (open in a new tab)\">\n                            WHO WE ARE                        <\/a>\n                        \n                                                \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-item\">\n                                                                                <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-image\">\n\t\t\t\t            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Our-History_Website.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Our-History_Website.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Our-History_Website-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Our-History_Website-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Our-History_Website-768x384.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/600;\" \/>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        <h3>\n                        PBA&#8217;s History                    <\/h3>\n                    \n                                        <p>A legacy of influence, advocacy, and professional leadership<\/p>\n                    \n                    \n                                        <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-buttons\">\n                                                                        <a class=\"primary-button content-in-columns-details-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/our-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"OUR HISTORY (open in a new tab)\">\n                            OUR HISTORY                        <\/a>\n                        \n                                                \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n        \n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section-background alignfull\"  id=\"block_aab46cec2ba1ee1500315870b5f29b89\"  data-highlight-color-medium=\"none\"  data-color-scheme=\"medium\">\n    <div class=\"blocks-container\">\n        \n\n<section  class=\"content-in-columns alignwide\"  id=\"block_17967b27404390a9e971f0a89b9c0cd0\"  data-card-type=\"transparent\"  data-accent-color-display=\"titles\"  data-card-image-size=\"vertical\"  data-media-type=\"image\" data-color-scheme=\"default\">\n                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-content\" data-layout=\"2\" data-animation>\n        <div class=\"content-in-columns-content-heading\">\n                        \n            \n                        <h2 class=\"content-in-columns-title\">\n                PBA PROGRAMS &amp;\nEVENTS\n            <\/h2>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-in-columns-content-body\">\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-in-columns-details\" data-title-size=\"big\" data-columns=\"4\" data-icon-position=\"top\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-item\">\n                                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        <h3>\n                        PBA&#8217;S NAHA                    <\/h3>\n                    \n                                        <p>PBA NAHA is North America\u2019s leading professional beauty competition, recognizing excellence in artistry, skill, and innovation. For more than 30 years, it has served as a premier platform for artists to showcase their work and earn the industry\u2019s highest distinction.<\/p>\n                    \n                    \n                                        <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-buttons\">\n                                                                        <a class=\"primary-button content-in-columns-details-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/pba-assets\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"DOWNLOAD ASSETS (open in a new tab)\">\n                            DOWNLOAD ASSETS                        <\/a>\n                        \n                                                \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-item\">\n                                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        <h3>\n                        PBA&#8217;S BEACON                    <\/h3>\n                    \n                                        <p>Beacon is PBA\u2019s premier student initiative, designed to connect the industry\u2019s most promising emerging talent with leading educators, salons, and creative visionaries. The program helps shape the next generation of professional beauty leaders.<\/p>\n                    \n                    \n                                        <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-buttons\">\n                                                                        <a class=\"primary-button content-in-columns-details-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/pba-assets\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"DOWNLOAD ASSETS (open in a new tab)\">\n                            DOWNLOAD ASSETS                        <\/a>\n                        \n                                                \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-item\">\n                                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        <h3>\n                        PBA&#8217;S EXECUTIVE SUMMIT                    <\/h3>\n                    \n                                        <p>Executive Summit is PBA\u2019s leadership forum, convening decision-makers from across professional beauty for strategic dialogue and future-focused insight. The summit fosters connection and collaboration to help advance the professional beauty landscape.<\/p>\n                    \n                    \n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-item\">\n                                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        <h3>\n                        PBA&#8217;S FUTURE LEADERS                    <\/h3>\n                    \n                                        <p>PBA&#8217;s Future Leaders bridges the gap between those behind the chair and corporate beauty pros, fostering connections that empower growth and elevate the entire industry.<\/p>\n                    \n                    \n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n        \n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section-background alignfull\"  id=\"block_ab6f6f7bfc0dd48dfe681669c9fe6fce\"  data-highlight-color-light=\"none\"  data-color-scheme=\"light\">\n    <div class=\"blocks-container\">\n        \n\n<section  class=\"content-in-columns alignwide\"  id=\"block_01c5ca095e4e38e6afa58ed86a6875dd\"  data-card-type=\"transparent\"  data-accent-color-display=\"titles\"  data-card-image-size=\"vertical\"  data-media-type=\"image\" data-color-scheme=\"default\">\n                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-content\" data-layout=\"2\" data-animation>\n        <div class=\"content-in-columns-content-heading\">\n                        \n            \n                        <h2 class=\"content-in-columns-title\">\n                PBA CHARITIES\n            <\/h2>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-in-columns-content-body\">\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-in-columns-details\" data-title-size=\"big\" data-columns=\"3\" data-icon-position=\"top\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-item\">\n                                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        <h3>\n                        CUT IT OUT\u00ae                    <\/h3>\n                    \n                                        <p>CUT IT OUT\u00ae raises awareness of domestic abuse within the salon industry, equipping professionals and students to recognize warning signs. The program provides tools and training to help safely connect clients with support and resources.<\/p>\n                    \n                    \n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-item\">\n                                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        <h3>\n                        Disaster Relief Fund                    <\/h3>\n                    \n                                        <p>The PBA Disaster Relief Fund supports beauty professionals impacted by natural disasters as they rebuild their lives and livelihoods. Through community support, it has provided critical financial assistance in times of need.<\/p>\n                    \n                    \n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-item\">\n                                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        <h3>\n                        PBA EMERGENCY FUND                    <\/h3>\n                    \n                                        <p>The PBA Emergency Fund provides financial support to licensed members facing unexpected personal or professional crises. Assistance may include medical emergencies, loss of income, or other urgent hardships.<\/p>\n                    \n                    \n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n        \n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section-background alignfull\"  id=\"block_518568cdb88d028cb19d0172e3b7f53f\"  data-highlight-color-medium=\"none\"  data-color-scheme=\"medium\">\n    <div class=\"blocks-container\">\n        \n\n<section  class=\"content-in-columns alignwide\"  id=\"block_83421eb73b11ffd809f2770645e92df5\"  data-card-type=\"transparent\"  data-accent-color-display=\"titles\"  data-card-image-size=\"vertical\"  data-media-type=\"image\" data-color-scheme=\"default\">\n                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-content\" data-layout=\"2\" data-animation>\n        <div class=\"content-in-columns-content-heading\">\n                        \n            \n                        <h2 class=\"content-in-columns-title\">\n                PBA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS\n            <\/h2>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-in-columns-content-body\">\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-in-columns-details\" data-title-size=\"big\" data-columns=\"3\" data-icon-position=\"top\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-item\">\n                                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        <h3>\n                        FICA Tax Tip Fairness                    <\/h3>\n                    \n                                        <p>PBA successfully advocated for FICA Tip Credit fairness, securing more equitable tax treatment for beauty businesses. This legislative win helps strengthen financial sustainability across the professional beauty industry.<\/p>\n                    \n                    \n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-item\">\n                                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        <h3>\n                        Texture Education Collective\u2122                    <\/h3>\n                    \n                                        <p>The Texture Education Collective\u2122 brings industry leaders together to advance inclusive cosmetology education. The initiative works to ensure licensing standards and curricula reflect all hair textures and types.<\/p>\n                    \n                    \n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"content-in-columns-details-item\">\n                                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        <h3>\n                        Nail Manufacturer Council on Safety                    <\/h3>\n                    \n                                        <p>The Nail Manufacturer Council on Safety (NMC) provides trusted, science-based information on nail product and ingredient safety. The council promotes transparency, combats misinformation, and supports informed decision-making across the industry.<\/p>\n                    \n                    \n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n        \n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section-background alignfull\"  id=\"block_aacdbdea17dfa5378d99927bdfd8c501\"  data-color-scheme=\"light-green\">\n    <div class=\"blocks-container\">\n        \n\n<section  class=\"selected-posts\"  id=\"block_b4b38f15a7d808cb5dda077f5ba907f9\" >\n        <h2>PBA Latest News<\/h2>\n    \n            <div class=\"selected-posts-grid\">\n                                <article>\n    <div class=\"post-card\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/industry-organizations-unite-to-celebrate-major-momentum-for-cosmetology-and-esthetics-interstate-compacts-and-encourage-additional-support\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                <div class=\"post-card-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Contact_Hero-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Image of a man getting his hair cut\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Contact_Hero-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Contact_Hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Contact_Hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Contact_Hero-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Contact_Hero.jpg 1544w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        \n        <div class='post-card-inner'>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/industry-organizations-unite-to-celebrate-major-momentum-for-cosmetology-and-esthetics-interstate-compacts-and-encourage-additional-support\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                <h3>Industry Organizations Unite to Celebrate Major Momentum for Cosmetology and Esthetics Interstate Compacts and Encourage Additional Support<\/h3>\n            <\/a>\n\n            <ul class=\"post-card-tags\">\n                                                <li>\n                    <a href=\"\/news\/?paged=1&#038;insights-categories%5B%5D=16\">\n                        Government Affairs                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                <li>\n                    <a href=\"\/news\/?paged=1&#038;insights-categories%5B%5D=103\">\n                        Press Release                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n\n            <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Industry Organizations Unite to Celebrate Major Momentum for Cosmetology and Esthetics Interstate Compacts and Encourage Additional Support&#8230;<\/p>\n\n            <a class=\"tertiary-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/industry-organizations-unite-to-celebrate-major-momentum-for-cosmetology-and-esthetics-interstate-compacts-and-encourage-additional-support\/\" target=\"_self\" >Read more<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article>                                <article>\n    <div class=\"post-card\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/pba-beacon-class-of-2026-announced\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                <div class=\"post-card-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" 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February 18,&#8230;<\/p>\n\n            <a class=\"tertiary-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/pba-beacon-class-of-2026-announced\/\" target=\"_self\" >Read more<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article>                                <article>\n    <div class=\"post-card\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/jcpenney-named-presenting-sponsor-of-pba-naha\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                <div class=\"post-card-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26_NAHA_JCPenney_Homepage_Image-819x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26_NAHA_JCPenney_Homepage_Image-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26_NAHA_JCPenney_Homepage_Image-240x300.png 240w, 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