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Urban Black Boy: "Father, Where Art Thou?"

Bernard Gassaway

By Bernard Gassaway, Ed.D. Nationwide — I can’t remember if any of my childhood friends had fathers. I can’t recall ever being exposed to the Boy Scouts or Little League […]

New Book "Hurt By Father Healed By God" Offers Hope and Healing For Abused Victims

Hurt By Father, Healed By God

Nationwide — Atlanta, Georgia-based, Winner At Life Publishers has released HURT BY MY FATHER, HEALED BY GOD, an anthology by C. Joyce Farrar-Rosemon. Joyce shares how victims became over-achievers in […]

Oakland Black Woman-Owned Organization Recognizes Urban Students For Perfect School Attendance – Gives Them $500 Each

Oakland Natives Give Back

— Oakland Natives Give Back (ONGB) Names Oakland Unified School District Winners of Month-long “Every Day Counts” Student Perfect Attendance Challenge — — Phase II of Challenge to Take Place […]

Los Angeles's Oldest African American Bar Association Celebrates Landmark Scholarship and Awards Gala Honoring...

Paulette Brown, President of the American Bar Association

— ABA President Paulette Brown Joins Social Activist & Media Personality Areva D. Martin in a Select Group of 2016 Langston Honorees Commemorating 40 years of Scholarship Awards — Los […]

Fathers Incorporated Will Host National Fatherhood Conference + Family Expo in Atlanta, GA at Turner Field: April 27-29, 2016

Fathers Incorporated Unplugged

Atlanta, GA — With over 11 years of service, Fathers Incorporated (FI) continues to provide the highest quality of training and professional development in the field of Responsible Fatherhood and […]

New Children's Book For Young Readers Promotes Health and Entrepreneurship

The Greene Family Farm by David Miller

Washington, DC  — David Miller, a writer, educator and social entrepreneur, has released The Greene Family Farm. The book is part of a series of books focused on providing parents […]

Solomon Jaye’s Highly Anticipated Debut Album "Ordinary Man" Now Available

Solomon Jaye's New CD, Ordinary Man

— Be Among the First to Hear the Incredible Solo Album of the Soulful Singer from Vocal Super Group “The Edge Effect” on iTunes, Google Play, CDBaby and More — […]

Black-Owned Herbal Products Company Conducting 25 Man Trial-Test For Men With Erectile Dysfunction

Black senior couple

Nationwide — African-American owned herbal products company Alpha RX Plus LLC., which offers a popular all-natural product for men with erectile dysfunction called Alpha RX Plus, is conducting a 25 […]

New Book "Contact Any Black Celebrity" Helps Entrepreneurs Pitch Their Ideas to the Right People

Contact Any Black Celebrity E-Book

Nationwide — Networking is everything, and now thanks to the release of a new book, you can now reach out to your favorite African American celebrities. The book is called […]

Life & Emotional Wellness Coach Cory George Releases New Problem Resolution Guide "Sit or Stand 2.0"

Cory George, author of Sit or Stand 2.0

Says, “Aim to Build Confidence and Understanding to Live Your Best Life” — Expert life & emotional wellness coach Cory George releases new self-awareness book entitled “Sit or Stand 2.0” […]

Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta To Hold Annual Charter Day Dinner

Wayne Frederick, President of Howard University

— Alumni, Business, and Civic Leaders to Raise Scholarship Funds for Howard Students — Atlanta, GA — The Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta (HUACA) will hold its annual Charter […]

Beautable.com: Premiere Online Store Offering Full Shopping Experience For People of Color Makes Its Debut

Beautable.com Web Site Snapshot

Nationwide — Beautable.com is a diverse and unique online retail store that appeals to the exquisite tastes of people of color recently made its debut. An eye-catching, magnetic, and easy-to-navigate […]

Author Aims to Mend the Hole in Black America’s Purse

Robert Gatewood, MBA, Author of Played In Full

Nationwide — If you’ve ever wondered why Black America, with its trillion dollars of spending power, can’t hang on to its money, then you are in the company of Robert […]

New Neckties Celebrate Black Love -- Featuring President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle

Obamas dancing neckties

Nationwide — Thanks to a newly designed necktie featuring President Obama and his wife Michelle dancing, love and unity can now be celebrated among African Americans in a fun and […]

Mom and Son Team Up to Launch Black-Owned National Bookkeeping Service For Small Businesses

Dela and Donnell Dantzler

— Bookkeeping services for small and mid-sized business now available nationally! — Oakland, CA — Mother and son, Lela and Donnell Dantzler, have launched BookCense Bookkeeping, which offers affordable bookkeeping […]

Princeton University Gearing Up to Host Sixth Summer Academy for Minority Teen Girls

At The Well Conference

New York, NY — For the sixth straight year, the At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy will be held on the campus of Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. […]

Black Wellness Advocate Kicks Off "Conversations" Tour in Oakland

Debra Peek-Haynes

— Kaiser Permanente to sponsor author’s February tour — Oakland, CA — Author and long-time holistic health champion Debra Peek-Haynes will take her message of better living through nutrition to […]

Black Media Company Releases First Animated Series That Teaches Children Authentic African American History

Jalen Bailey, inspiration of Meltrek

— Baltimore-based company, EdAnime Productions, produces “Meltrek” and creates worldwide buzz with this educational animated series which fosters self-esteem, self-awareness and solidarity. — Baltimore, MD — School age children are […]

Black British Author Launches New Book about His Life and His Struggles with Princess Margaret’s Best Friend Lord Glenconner

The Fallen Bud By Michael Jacques

Nationwide — “A crazy, provoking epic story full of interesting true stories of the hidden lives of the local residents of a Caribbean town and the people who live in […]

Where Do Those Black Dollars Go?

David P. Fenelus, founder of Nuwla.com

— Nuwla.com, launched by entrepreneur David P. Fenelus, is an online resource designed to connect Black consumers with Black business owners. — Nationwide — Black consumers have a purchasing power […]

Thomas Duncan: CEO of Trusted Health Plan Ensures DC Medicaid Managed Care, Makes Good Business Sense

Thomas Duncan, CEO of Trusted Health Plan

— CEO of the only African American owned Medicaid Managed Care Organization in the United States speaks out — Washington, DC — The deadline is drawing near for uninsured consumers […]

New Independent Record Label, We Rollin’ Records, Debuts New Hip-Hop Artist

Pimp Dzol

Laurel, MD — We Rollin’ Records, LLC is pleased to announce the debut of its new Baltimore native hip-hop artist, Terry Rice, Sr., also known as PIMP Dzol (acronym for […]

Black History Now: A Series of Saturday Celebrations of Today’s Changemakers at the Portsmouth Museums and Portsmouth Public Library

Black History Now in Portsmouth, Virginia

Portsmouth, VA — The Portsmouth Museums and Portsmouth Public Library are proud to host the Black History Now – Celebrating Today’s Changemakers. The museums and library branches will host events […]

What Ever Happened to This Young Talented Actor From the "Ray" Movie?

Actor CJ Sanders From Ray

Nationwide — What ever happened to CJ Sanders, the young actor who played young Ray Charles in the 2004 film “Ray”? Well, he’s now 19 years old and playing football […]

25th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards Announces Nominations Online

NAACP Theatre Awards

Beverly Hills, CA — The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch’s Theatre Viewing Committee announces nominations for the 25th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. The awards include 32 categories, which encompass local and […]

Yaba TV Presents Black History Month Gala: A Celebrity Black Carpet Affair at the Beverly Hilton Hotel

Black History Month Gala

— Africa comes to Beverly Hills for Black History Month Celebration, A Celebrity Black Carpet Affair embracing 5 African countries with African American Infusion that includes an Authentic Live Band, […]

Radical Success Coach Doreen Rainey to be Honored as Coach of the Year

Doreen Rainey

Washington, DC — Personal and business coach, speaker and management consultant, Doreen Rainey will be honored as the Coach of the Year at the 2016 Black Life Coaches Business Strategy […]

African American Auction House Spreads Its Wings Globally

Madonna by Brenda Joysmith

Little Rock, AR — Founder and CEO Archie Hearne and his wife Garbo Hearne have decided to expand their art empire into a global auction market. Archie Hearne is a […]

Black British Actress Launches Hilarious New Comedy Show on YouTube -- Plays 8 Different Characters

Kandace Caine Show

— Kandace Caine stars in “The Kandace Caine Show,” a funny new YouTube series where she takes on a multitude of roles, all in the name of love! — Los Angeles, CA […]

One Baltimore Family's Outcry Against Police Misconduct and Their Civil Rights

Believe in Yourself CD

— In light of the ordeal his family has been facing, Kashaka Olukayode and his wife, Sauda Olukayode, have put their frustrations to music via their newly released “Believe in […]

13-Year Old Entrepreneur Extraordinaire is Awarded By the State of New Jersey For Opening a Spa and Boutique Exclusively for Children, Tweens, and Teens

Essynce Moore Receives Award

Passaic, NJ — Essynce Couture, LLC Spa and Boutique, owned by 13-year old Essynce Moore, had a grand opening on November 1, 2015 that offered complimentary services to children, tweens […]

Actress Dawnn Lewis and the Los Angeles Urban League Present "A New Day: Concert for a Cause" to Benefit Los Angeles Charities

A New Day Concert For A Cause

— Doug E. Fresh, Erica Campbell, Euge Groove, Patrice Rushen and more give back this holiday season — Los Angeles, CA — ‘Tis the season for giving and leading the […]


Nigerian Pastor Criticized for Paying an Older Church Member to Marry His Non-Verbal, Autistic Son

Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere officiating the marriage of his adopted autistic son

Nationwide — Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, a Nigerian pastor, is facing global backlash after arranging a marriage for his non-verbal, autistic adopted son. He later officiated the wedding, triggering debate over […]

School Employee Accused of Hiring a Student to Kill Her Husband for $2K

Stephanie Demetrius

Nationwide — Stephanie Demetrius, an African American staff member at a high school in Columbus, Ohio, is accused of asking a student to kill her husband in exchange for $2,000. […]

Pastor and Wife Face Charges in Alleged Sexual Abuse of Their Foster Children

Rodney Gibson and Kawiana Young

Nationwide — Rodney Gibson, a pastor from Columbia, South Carolina, and his wife, Kawiana Young, were arrested after authorities accused Gibson of sexually abusing a foster child in their home. […]

Mom Faces Child Abuse Charges for Allegedly Spraying Bear Spray on Her Two Children

Christie Lashay Williams

Nationwide — Christie Lashay Williams, a 37-year-old mother from Leeds, Alabama, faces child abuse charges after police say she sprayed her two young children with bear spray inside their home. The […]

5-Year-Old Boy Hailed a Hero for Saving His Family from a House Fire in Texas

Jayden, 5-year-old boy

Nationwide — Jayden, a 5-year-old African American boy from Longview, Texas, alerted his family to a house fire early Friday morning. His quick response helped six people escape safely before flames […]

73-Year-Old School Bus Driver Arrested for Allegedly Strangling a Student

Effie Wynn

Nationwide — Effie Wynn, a 73-year-old African American school bus driver from Lynchburg, Virginia, was arrested after allegedly strangling a student on the bus while parked at a school. Police […]

President Trump Threatens Journalist With Jail Time Unless He Reveals Sources of His "Leaked" Story About Iran War

Donald Trump, Barak Ravid

Nationwide — President Donald Trump has threatened jail time for a journalist after a report on a U.S. military rescue mission involving a fighter jet crash in Iran. He has […]

Black Man with Disability Fined $345 for Parking Work Truck in His Own Driveway

Bali Ramnarace

Nationwide — Bali Ramnarace, an African American handyman from Boynton Beach, Florida, who is handicapped, was fined $345 by the city for parking his work truck in the driveway of […]

Two Women Arrested After Drugs and Guns Found at Day Care in Michigan

Tatiana Jones and Latoriya Brown

Nationwide — Two women, Tatiana Jones and Latoriya Brown, who are from Flint, Michigan, have been arrested after a drug bust at a local daycare center. Police recovered cocaine and […]

Judge Orders to Halt President Trump's White House Ballroom Construction

Donald Trump White House ballroom project

Nationwide — A federal judge in Washington, DC, has blocked construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project. The court ruled the project cannot continue because it […]

Amber Rose Says That White People Should Be Able to Say the N-Word

Amber Rose

Nationwide — White model Amber Rose said white people should be allowed to say the n-word, arguing that society gives too much power to offensive language. She argued that removing […]

Convicted Pedophile Who Impregnated, Murdered 13-Year-Old Black Girl Found Dead in Prison

Jarvis Butts

Nationwide — Jarvis Butts, a convicted pedophile from Detroit, Michigan, was found dead inside his prison cell just weeks after he began serving a 35- to 60-year sentence for murdering […]

33-Year-Old Black Teaching Assistant Found Dead in Her Apartment, Her Boyfriend Arrested

Lisa Grier

Nationwide — Lisa Grier, a 33-year-old African American woman from New York, was found dead in her Mount Vernon apartment over the weekend. Police say her boyfriend allegedly killed her before […]

Solange’s 21-Year-Old Son is Rumored to be Dating a 41-Year-Old Reality TV Star

Daniel Julez Smith Jr, Tommie Lee dating rumors

Nationwide — Daniel Julez Smith Jr, the 21-year-old son of Solange Knowles, sparked dating rumors with 41-year-old reality star Tommie Lee after social media videos surfaced online. The pair appeared […]

Kandi Burruss to Pay Her Ex-Husband 6 Figures in Divorce Settlement

Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker divorce

Nationwide — Kandi Burruss will pay her ex-husband Todd Tucker $426,000 as part of their divorce settlement. Neither side will receive child support or spousal support. They will share custody of […]

White Teacher in Virginia Gets Only Six Years in Prison for Abusing Student

John Rose

Nationwide — John Rose, a former middle school teacher from Bedford County, Virginia, was sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing a student. He will also serve seven […]

Justin Timberlake Jokes About Being White in Recently-Released DWI Arrest Footage

Justin Timberlake mugshot from June 2024 arrest

Nationwide — Justin Timberlake joked about being white and called police officers “wild” in newly released footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest in New York. The video showing the […]

Former Pro Wrestler Found Not Guilty in $2.9 Million Welfare Fraud Case

Ted DiBiase Jr.

Nationwide — Former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr., who was accused of taking millions in welfare funds, was cleared of all 13 charges after a seven-year legal battle. The jury […]

Man Sentenced to 15 Years After Dollar Store Robbery Gone Wrong

Torrance Stewart

Nationwide — Torrance Stewart, a 31-year-old African American man from Jackson, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to rob a dollar store in May 2022. […]

Man Caught With Crack and Spice in Underwear Sentenced to 30 Years

Andrew McCormick

Nationwide — Andrew McCormick, a 55-year-old African American man from Biloxi, Mississippi, who has a long criminal record, was caught with crack cocaine, marijuana, and “spice” hidden in his underwear. […]

Boyfriend Gets 72-Year Sentence for Murder as Black Woman Remains Missing

Robin Hatcher, missing Black woman from Texas

Nationwide — Robin Hatcher, a 52-year-old African American woman from Travis County, Texas, went missing in August 2019, and her body has never been recovered. Her boyfriend, Paul Ray Adams, […]

Mama Tina’s Gumbo Reopens at Houston Rodeo After Brief Shutdown by Health Dept

Tina Knowles, Mama Tina’s Gumbo

Nationwide — Mama Tina’s Gumbo was temporarily shut down at the Houston Rodeo, but it quickly reopened after passing a health inspection. Fans quickly returned, eager to try the Creole […]

Man Knocks Out Crossing Guard After She Made Him Wait for Children to Cross the Street

Crossing guard punched by a man

Nationwide — A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, was knocked unconscious after a man attacked him while he was helping children cross the street outside an elementary school. The suspect […]

Whoopi Goldberg's New Documentary to Explore Her Life and Legacy

Whoopi Goldberg documentary

Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg is set to star in a new documentary that offers an intimate look at her life, career, and family. The film will weave together archival footage, […]

White Mom of Three Convicted of Killing Husband with Fentanyl for Insurance Money

Kouri Richins and her husband

Nationwide — Kouri Richins, a mother of three from Utah, has been found guilty of murdering her husband with fentanyl and committing insurance fraud, crimes prosecutors said she planned to […]

Elderly White Woman Not Charged After Shooting at Black Man's Car for No Reason

Diane Durgin

Nationwide — Diane Durgin, a 67-year-old white woman from New Hampshire, is facing a civil rights lawsuit for shooting at a Black man’s car after he drove onto her property […]

Police Say a Man Downloaded Over 40,000 Inappropriate Child Images on a Church Computer

Andrew Brown

Nationwide — Andrew Brown, a 51-year-old man from Worthington, Ohio, who volunteered at a church and taught at a local school, has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal […]

White School Principal Arrested After Threatening to Kill and Torture a Woman

Justin Blietz

Nationwide — Justin Blietz, a school principal in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been arrested after he allegedly made violent threats toward a woman. The 41-year-old educator faces first-degree harassment charges […]

White Mom Gets 60 Years for Letting Her Boyfriend Abuse Her 5-Year-Old Son

Taylor Schaefer

Nationwide — Taylor Schaefer, a mother from DeLand, Florida, who let her boyfriend repeatedly abuse her 5-year-old son, was sentenced to 60 years in prison. The boy suffered a fractured […]

Man Accused of Beating His Mom to Death With a Baseball Bat After Heated Argument

Hayward Jenkins

Nationwide — Hayward Jenkins, a 38-year-old African American man from Wisconsin, has been accused of killing his 66-year-old mother with a baseball bat after a heated argument. Police say he […]

A Man Killed His Girlfriend and Then Asked ChatGPT for Advice Before Calling 911

Darron Lee, Gabriella Carvalho Perpétuo

Nationwide — Darron Lee, a former New York Jets first-round pick, allegedly killed his girlfriend and later asked ChatGPT how to cover it up. Police found her dead at their […]

Woman Made 1,700 Fraudulent Home Depot Returns, Racked Up $266K in Store Credits

Tracy A. James

Nationwide — Tracy A. James, a woman from Medina County, Ohio, carried out more than 1,700 fraudulent merchandise returns at Home Depot stores across several states. Authorities say the scheme […]