Nationwide — With over 100,000 customers worldwide, Seln is starting to complete its mission of connecting the world through languages. Seln (pronounced Celine) is the new mobile app, designed to […]
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Black America is Tired of Being Victimized by Racism
— “Generation B: Black America’s Reset to Success” gives workable solutions to bring success to all African Americans — Nationwide — A black man is killed every 28 hours by […]
NFL and SIAC Enter Officiating Agreement Supporting Diversity and Inclusion
Atlanta, GA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced that it has signed an agreement that creates additional training and development opportunities for individuals seeking to enter the football […]
Nation's Oldest African-American Fraternity Receives "Chair Award" at 45th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Phoenix Awards Dinner
Nationwide — Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. received the Congressional Black Caucus Foundations’ esteemed “Chair Award” during the 45TH Annual ALC Phoenix Awards Dinner on September 19, 2015. The […]
President Barack Obama: Black America’s Failed Experiment With White House Politics and the Urgent Appeal For a New Black Economy
By Brother DJ Jordan Nationwide — In 15 short months, President Barak Obama’s historic 1st and 2nd terms as the 44th President of the United States will end. In spite […]
Black Land Ownership -- Are You A Millionaire and Don't Even Know It?
By Lee Perry Nationwide — No ethnic race of people in the United States of America has lost more land to the Oil & Gas industry than Black Americans. We […]
First Bank Partners With "Pursue Your Purpose" to Sponsor Women Entrepreneurs Event
— The Beauty, Brains & Business Experience 2015 set for October 31st — Nationwide — First Bank (Florissant Dierbergs) will serve as the headlining sponsor for The Beauty, Brains & […]
Brown/Byrd Foundation Annual Reminder -- September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
New York, NY — When Kevin Byrd and Blossom Brown were asked about the ultimate goal for the BrownByrd Foundation, their immediate response was clear, crisp and to the point: […]
Empowerment, Unity, No Excuses -- Self-determination Alive at the 21st Annual International Locks Conference: Natural Hair, Wholistic Health and Beauty Expo
Philadelphia, PA — Bob Marley wrote and sung a song, “Get up, Stand Up” which encouraged people to be active in the pursuit of peace and justice. Fannie Lou Hammer […]
A Hip Hop Presidential Candidate Releases Ultimate Donald Trump Diss Record, ‘Giant Slayer’ Available September 15
— Alpha Leo Issues Ultimate Wake Up Call to Voters — Richmond, CA — A Democratic Presidential candidate with the legal name ‘HipHop For President’ has cast his bid for […]
RLJ Entertainment Acquires "Nina" -- Starring Zoe Saldana and Golden Globe Nominee David Oyelowo
Los Angeles, CA — RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE), founded by Robert L. Johnson, RLJE Chairman and Founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) has acquired all North American rights to the […]
The Bridge Summit Connects U.S. Police Chiefs to Create New Community Engagement Model and Police Professionalism
— Law Enforcement Officials from Seven Cities Convene on the Heels of Community Demonstrations Sparked by Officer-Involved Shootings — Phoenix, AZ — On September 10, police chiefs from seven cities […]
How One Woman Lost 110 Pounds and is Inspiring Others to Do The Same
Nationwide — Marla Wilson, who has lost 110 pounds, jumpstarted her weight loss with the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse and continues to live a lifestyle of detoxing, eating healthy and […]
Finance Opportunities Now Available For Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) Nationwide
— Minority finance firm creates a $300 million financing program for certified minority companies in New York and New Jersey, on the heels of successful programs built in Detroit, New […]
New Book Addresses the Unaddressed Infidelity in the Black Community
Nationwide — It is a topic that is somewhat ‘hush hush’. You never really hear anything, until it is too late and everything hits the fan. Across the board, infidelity […]
Acclaimed Documentary on Post-Katrina New Orleans Marching Bands "The Whole Gritty City" Released on VOD
New York, NY — Ten years after the natural and human-made disaster called Hurricane Katrina nearly destroyed New Orleans, an award-winning film focusing on New Orleans children struggling to reach […]
Best-selling Author Rodney Flowers to Host His Inspiring 9-week Video Conference Program, "Get Up and Achieve More"
— “Develop an unbreakable spirit and become empowered to overcome life’s greatest challenges” — Leonardtown, MD — Rodney Flowers, African-American author of the bestselling book, Get Up! I Can’t. I […]
Acclaimed Author Releases Softcover Edition of "A Defining Moment" -- A Pictorial Book That Chronicles President Obama’s Historic 2008 Campaign
Denver, CO — Denver-based awarding-winning photographer and author Patricia Duncan announces the release her highly acclaimed book, A Defining Moment: Barack Obama – The Historic Journey to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave […]
CurlKit Launches "CurlSTAR Favorites Box" -- Offering Consumers Instant Access to Brands Coveted By Superstars
New York, NY — EXCLUSIVE, LUXURIOUS, SULTRY, LUSCIOUS, OPULENT. These are all words that describe the brand new “CurlSTAR Favorites Box by CurlKit” on sale 8/8/15. Curated by vloggers, bloggers […]
Prudential Financial and Who’s Who Publishing Company Partner to Launch Titans of Industry: A Wealth and Wisdom Speakers Series
— Six-city tour to highlight African-American business powerhouses — Columbus, OH — Real Times Media subsidiary, Who’s Who Publishing Company, the premier platform for celebrating African American achievement, today announced […]
Weight Loss Expert, J.J. Smith: "Join Me for a Free 10-Day Green Smoothie Challenge on Sept. 14th"
Nationwide — New York Times best-selling author, nutritionist and certified weight loss expert, JJ Smith, wants you to join her for the 10-Day Green Smoothie Challenge beginning Monday, 9/14/15. This […]
Community Activist/ Master Motivator Orrin Hudson Launches New "Lunch & Learn" Workshop Series at Urban Schools
— Life-sized chess game to bring important message – “Pants Up, Grades Up, Positive Thought and Purpose!” — Dekalb County, GA — Orrin Hudson, founder of non-profit organization Be Someone, […]
12-Year Old Hip-Hop Sensation Frankie V Kicks off Back-to-School Season With New Late Summer Release, "Say Something!"
— Apple Music, Google Play Music and Amazon Music are all on board for the new Frankie V single — New York City, NY — Hip-Hop Recording Artist, Frankie V […]
Author Sheds Light on Mental Illness Problem in the Virgin Islands -- Turns Childhood Tragedy into Triumph
Orlando, FL — Yassin Hall is on a mission to end the stigma of mental illness among disenfranchised families in urban communities in the United States and in the United […]
Fathers Incorporated Partners with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity to Encourage 20,000 Black Fathers to Join "The Honorable Man" Campaign
— The effort seeks to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the upcoming Million Man March by focusing on the importance of Responsible Fatherhood — Atlanta, GA — Current trends are […]
Official 2015 HBCU Homecoming & Football Classics Schedules Now Available Online
Columbus, OH — HBCUConnect.com has once again published a complete listing of Homecoming dates and Football classics for the nation’s 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Black Honor Student's Plight Is Among the Reasons Why President Obama Has Secondary Education Costs Near the Top of His Domestic Agenda
Honor Student Seeks Public Donations to Complete 2015/16 School Term “The President is calling on Congress to advance new reforms to give more hard working students a fair shot at […]
Celebrate Black Beauty at the 21st Annual International Locks Conference: Natural Hair, Wholistic Health, and Beauty Expo
— This year’s theme is: “Black is Still Beautiful: Say it Loud and Wear it Proud” — Philadelphia, PA — Many people may say and believe that when James Brown […]
Author Gary Hill Tells a Hard Charging Tale of Love, Greed and Death in New Book, "Baker's Will"
Nationwide — Baker’s Will by Gary Hill is a hard charging tale of love, greed and death. It was conceived in the minds of two old men; one black, one […]
African American Dean to Receive Honors of the Association Award from The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Memphis, TN — Noma Anderson, PhD, dean of the College of Health Professions at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), will receive the Honors of the Association Award […]
Riveting New Family Drama Fills A Void In Literature With Its Unrelenting Depiction of the African-American Family
Chicago, IL — The Morrow Girls Series as penned by D. Bryant Simmons, winner of the 2014 Independent Publisher Gold Medal Book Award for multicultural fiction, follows three generations of […]
Multimedia Personality Angela Stribling Brings New Level of "Midnight Love" To D.C. Area Radio Waves with Provocative Talk and Music Program
— “Pillow Talk with Angela” airs Monday to Friday on 96.3 WHUR FM in Washington, D.C. and Sirius/XM HUR Voices Channel 141 with streaming online at WHUR.com — — The […]
HBCU Track and Field Star Dies After His Girlfriend Allegedly Stabbed Him
Nationwide — Kevaughn Goldson, an HBCU track and field athlete, died after allegedly being stabbed by his girlfriend, Denita Jackson, who is also a sprinter. She now faces murder charges, […]
Meet the White Woman Who Used to Be Malcolm X's Girlfriend
Nationwide — Malcolm X’s first great love was a white woman named Beatrice Caragulian Bazarian, nicknamed Bea. Before he married Betty Shabazz, Malcolm shared a passionate and defiant romance with Bea […]
Parents of Missing Black Teen Found Dead Had Hired a Hitman Three Times to Kill Her
0 Nationwide — LaTania “Janell” Carwell, an African American teen from Georgia who went missing on her 16th birthday, was later found dead in a shallow grave. Her parents allegedly tried […]
Former Nursing Home Manager Faces Charges for Stealing $300K from Residents
Nationwide — Christina Williams, who worked as an office manager at Venetian Gardens Nursing Home in Loveland, Ohio, has been accused of stealing more than $300,000 from over 50 residents. […]
Palm Beach International Airport to Be Named After President Trump
Nationwide — Trump is set to have Palm Beach International Airport renamed in his honor, as his company has filed trademarks for the potential new name. The filings raise questions […]
High School Secretary Arrested After Her Husband Caught Her With One of Her Students
Nationwide — Alicia Hughes, a woman who works as a secretary at a high school in Union City, Ohio, was arrested after her husband caught her with one of her […]
White Woman Killed By Her Dad After a Heated Family Argument About Trump
Nationwide — Lucy Harrison, who is from Cheshire in England, traveled to Texas to visit her father but was shot and killed during a heated family argument about Donald Trump. The […]
Trump Administration Disregards Judge's Order to Return Wrongfully Deported College Student
Nationwide — Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19-year-old student from Boston, Massachusetts, who was mistakenly deported to Honduras while visiting family for Thanksgiving, is still prohibited from returning to the […]
President Trump Threatens to Block New Bridge That Connects the US to Canada
Nationwide — Trump has threatened to block the new bridge connecting the United States and Canada, demanding full compensation and fair treatment for the United States. The $4.7 billion project could […]
17-Year-Old Black Boy Killed by Stray Bullet in Motel Room While Playing Video Games
Nationwide — Sheldon Lewis, a 17-year-old African American boy from Gwinnett County, Georgia, died after a stray bullet pierced the wall of his motel room. His family watched in horror as […]
Black Man Who Threatened to Kill President Trump Gets 3 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Jauan Rashun Porter, who is from Atlanta, Georgia, has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump during a TikTok […]
Youth Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Minors in the Church
Nationwide — Junior Andrew Bennett, a 32-year-old African American church pastor from Pinon Hills, Southern California, has been arrested after investigators linked him to multiple child sex abuse allegations. Authorities […]
Bill Gates Admits He Spent Time With Jeffrey Epstein, “I Was Foolish”
Nationwide — Bill Gates spoke publicly about renewed attention on his past association with Jeffrey Epstein following a major Department of Justice document release. He admitted spending time with Epstein but […]
Sherri Shepherd’s Daytime Talk Show to End After Just Four Seasons
Nationwide — Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show Sherri is set to end after four seasons, with its run wrapping up in 2026. Producers say the decision reflects changes in daytime […]
Baseball Legend Frank Thomas Calls Out the Chicago White Sox After Being Left Out of Black History Month Graphic
Nationwide — Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas criticized the MLB’s Chicago White Sox after they left him out of a Black History Month graphic, saying the team overlooked his […]
10-Year-Old With Autism Abused on School Bus by Aide While Driver Laughed
Nationwide — A 10-year-old child with autism and ADHD from Tampa, Florida, was abused on a school bus by aide Juanita Wright while driver Tonya Rice-Constant laughed. Video footage later […]
Black Man, 86, Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Winter Storm
Nationwide — Alvin Mayweather, an 86-year-old African American man from Shreveport, Louisiana, sadly passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning during a winter storm, authorities said. He was found in his […]
School Counselor Found Dead After Arrest Warrant Over Inappropriate Messages to Minor
Nationwide — Quinton Dixon, an African American man from Baton Rouge who worked as a counselor at Westdale Middle Magnet School, was found dead on a former school campus. His […]
Mom Arrested, Charged After Suffocating Her 4-Year-Old Son to Death
Nationwide — Diana Elizabeth Cullom, a 43-year-old mother from St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after her 4-year-old son was found dead at home Tuesday afternoon. […]
Michelle Obama Says She'd Be Against Barack Running for a 3rd Term As President Even If It Were Legal
Nationwide — Michelle Obama says she would oppose her husband, former President Barack Obama, running for a third term, even if it were legal. She added she would “actively work against” […]
Inmate Continues to Stalk 16-Year-Old Black Teen from Behind Bars By Sending Her Letters
Nationwide — Christopher Turner, a 53-year-old man detained in Nashville, Tennessee, is accused of stalking a 16-year-old Black teen and continuing to contact her even while behind bars. Police say the […]
10-Month-Old Black Baby Still Struggling with Botulism Linked to ByHeart Formula
Nationwide — Ashaan Carter, an African American baby from Portland, Oregon, is still fighting infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula, which was later recalled nationwide. He remains on a feeding tube […]
Black Mom Missing Since 2010 Found Dead in Submerged Car at the Bottom of a River
Nationwide — Bernadine Gunner, an African American woman from Camden, New Jersey who was reported missing in 2010, was found dead inside a car at the bottom of Cooper River […]
Michelle Obama Turns 62 as Husband Barack Shares Sweet Message
Nationwide — First Lady Michelle Obama turned 62 this weekend, with Barack Obama marking the occasion through a heartfelt message. The celebration also coincided with her ongoing promotion of a […]
Former NFL Player Sam Beal Has Been Missing for Over 7 Months
Nationwide — Ex-NFL player Sam Beal, who is 29 years old, has been missing for more than 7 months, and his family is asking the public for help. The former […]
4 European Countries Are Sending Troops to Greenland to Help Defend Possible U.S. Attack
Nationwide — Several European NATO allies are sending troops to Greenland as tensions rise over repeated U.S. threats to take control of the Arctic island. The move shows support for […]
Barbie Introduces First Autism-Inclusive Doll, Advocates Praise Mattel
Nationwide — Mattel is launching its first-ever autistic Barbie, a move autism advocates say helps children see themselves positively and teaches others that autistic people are valuable members of society. […]
Black Woman Survives After Being Shot in the Neck by Her Ex-Girlfriend
Nationwide — Kyndris Brooks, an African American woman from Jackson, Mississippi, was shot in the neck by her ex-girlfriend, Kiundria Malone, in a shocking domestic violence attack. She remains hospitalized, fighting […]
79-Year-Old Black Woman with Dementia Found Dead in the Woods After Being Missing for Days
Nationwide — Ernestine Merritt, a 79-year-old African American woman from DeKalb County, Georgia, has been found dead in the woods days after going missing. She had dementia, and authorities said […]
Teen Recovers After 17-Hour Marathon Surgery to Remove 174-Pound Leg
Nationwide — Jasmine Ramirez, a teen from Florida who has lived with a rare medical condition since early childhood, is recovering after a marathon surgery to amputate her left leg. Doctors […]
Florida Manager Faces Charges for Stealing Over $500K from Doctor’s Office
Nationwide — Regina Peacock, a woman from Florida who worked as an office manager at a Tallahassee doctor’s office, has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 from her employer. […]
White Deputy Arrested for Sending Explicit Messages to a 10-Year-Old Girl
Nationwide — James Ford, a former deputy from Charlotte County, Florida, is accused of sending explicit messages to a 10-year-old girl on TikTok. He faces federal charges for asking the […]