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Denver Black Newspaper Celebrates 28th Anniversary With Launch of New Mobile App

Denver Urban Spectrum

— Community Newspaper in Denver, Colorado Launches New App About People of Color — Denver, CO — “There’s an app for that” is now more than just a popular catch […]

Author d. E. Rogers to Release "Dethroned: The Dark Side of Money II" -- The Second Book in the Series to Be Released on April 18, 2015

Dethroned: Dark Side of Money by d.E. Rogers

— Second Book in Series to Be Released on April 18, 2015 — New York, NY — Dethroned: The Dark Side of Money II, the second book in the d. […]

Poet and Author Ingrid Herndon Greene Reflects on Writing as Therapy in Her Essay "Why I Write"

Ingrid Herndon Greene

Poet and Author Ingrid Herndon Greene Reflects on Writing as Therapy in Her Essay “Why I Write” Red Lava Me Supernatural electricity I am poetry. Ages ago and forever the […]

New Stage Play "What God Joined Together" Slated To Run at the Historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta

What God Joined Together Stage Play

— 26-year old Edward Fernandez sets out to make history; From the Ferst to the Fox! — Atlanta, GA — Writer, director, producer, and actor, Edward Fernandez’s stage play What God […]

Superstar Designer Tracy Reese to Keynote Jackets for Jobs Celebration

Tracy Reese

Detroit, MI — Mark your calendars fashionistas! The internationally heralded Tracy Reese, fashion designer to dignitaries and celebrities, will deliver the keynote address at Jackets for Jobs Inc’s brunch, “Celebrating […]

Bob "Butterbean" Love and Darryll King Join Gift of Hope to Bring Donation Awareness Message to Chicago's South Suburbs

Bob Love and Darryll King

— Former Chicago Bulls Forward and Radio/TV Personality Help Gift of Hope Observe and Celebrate National Donate Life Month — Chicago, IL — Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor […]

4 Tips To Planning Your Very Own Martha’s Vineyard Girlfriends Getaway to Relax

Martha's Vineyard Girlfriends Getaway

Martha’s Vineyard, MA — With times so tough and many women want to save and forgo vacations, a girlfriends retreat is a perfect way to experience a wonderful place and […]

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® Presents Its St. Jude Star Award to Celebrity Friends David and Tamela Mann

David and Tamela Mann Get St. Jude Star Award

— Stars of new Bounce TV series “Mann & Wife” launch PSA to help raise awareness for St. Jude — Memphis, TN — Celebrity entertainers David and Tamela Mann, noted […]

Web Site Reveals Top 60 Funding Programs For Women (Everything a Girl Needs!)

Women Funding Programs

Nationwide — GrantsForWomen.org, an online resource for women looking for funding, has published a listing of the top 60 programs for women in 2015. The programs help women get scholarships, […]

New Book "Are We There Yet?" Discusses Major Challenges Facing Black Community; Offers Inspiring Solutions

Are We There Yet? by Martin L. Davis

Chicago, IL — As a political activist and community organizer in Chicago, author Martin L. Davis helps hundreds of black Americans realize and harness the power of P.I.E.: political power, […]

Oops! 3 Reasons Why Jay-Z's Tidal Press Conference Backfired -- Causing Fans To Say "Huh?"

Jay-Z Press Conference for Tidal

Los Angeles, CA — Jay-Z has 99 problems, and a poorly planned press conference is one! The multi-platinum rapper and business mogul recently held a press conference for Tidal, his […]

JJ Smith To Host Historic Weight Loss Summit in Washington, DC -- Up to 1,000 Black Women Expected to Attend

Nationwide — Nutritionist, certified weight loss expert and the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the mega hit, 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, JJ Smith, is hosting a major health […]

Amazing New High Heels Can Change Color With the Click of an App -- Invented By a Black Engineer

High Tech High Heels

Nationwide — There are smart phones, smart TVs, smart watches, and now smart high heels. That’s what you call high heels that can be controlled by an app. That’s right, […]

The Harlem Book Fair Launches 'My Book Selfie,' A Call to the African American Book Nation

My Book Selfie

— Uses Social Media to Promote African American Reading — Harlem, NY — The Harlem Book Fair has launched an innovative literacy-awareness initiative, My Book Selfie, that rewards readers who […]

Churches Nationwide Partner with PHEN to Raise Awareness of Prostate Cancer Within African American Communities

Quincy, MA — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) is partnering with churches nationwide to host Prostate Health Educational Symposiums and the 7th Annual Father’s Day Rally Against Prostate Cancer. […]

Bigger Than Hoops, L.A. Based Youth-Basketball Program Honors Over 40 Middle School Student-Athletes

Earl Watson Elite Middle School Basketball Team

By Nickey Woods, M.Ed. Los Angeles, CA — On Saturday, March 28, 2015, Ryan Silver, president of Earl Watson Elite, is doing something that is not common among youth travel […]

New Original Sitcom "Mann & Wife" Delivers Family Friendly Laughs to Primetime on Bounce TV This Spring

Mann and Wife on Bounce TV

— Series Premiere Set For Tuesday, April 7 at 9pm ET/8 CT — Los Angeles, CA — Real-life husband and wife team David Mann (“Madea’s Big Happy Family”) and Tamela Mann (“Sparkle”) are reuniting on screen as well as […]

Morehouse College Men Now Have A Distinguished Watch To Match Their Mystique

C. Howie Hodges and Gregory T. Burrell

— Hodges Watch Company [HWCo] donated a new watch at the Morehouse Candle in the Dark Gala to benefit general scholarship fund. — Washington, DC — Howie Hodges, class of […]

Ona Brown's "Own Your Dream" Tour Takes Winning Message On The Road

Ona Brown

Atlanta, GA — Acclaimed motivational speaker and author, Ona Brown, is taking her wildly successful message of resilience, strength and forgiveness across the country with her new Own Your Dream […]

New Street Fiction Novel "King of the Streets" Gives Readers An Up Close and Personal Experience of Inner City Street Life

King of the Streets by Maurice Hughes

St. Louis, MO — Novice African-American author Maurice Hughes, who has been writing fiction since 2005, is releasing his debut novel King of the Streets for the young and middle […]

Unity Care Youth and Family Development Center Hosts 4th Annual Youthlive! Fundraising Gala Benefiting At-Risk and Foster Youth

Unity Care and Youth Live

— HIGHLIGHTS: Keynote Speaker: Leigh Anne Tuohy, Inspirational foster mom portrayed in “The Blind Side;” youth talent art and fashion shows; foster care youth speaker. — San Jose, CA — […]

Legendary Achievement Award Presented to Rose Harper - Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Lecturer, Adjunct Professor and Passionate Golfer

Rose Harper Achievement Award

— The distinguished award, presented by “Sterling Women of Washington DC,” honored Harper for pioneering the way for women and minorities in the golf and sports industry. — Washington, DC — Rose […]

Final Book in Detective Trilogy Wraps Up Intriguing Mystery

Norman Edelen

Nationwide — Reflection, revelations, intrigue, and enduring love make all three books by Norman E. Edelen a winning combination.

National Society Of Black Engineers Convention Showcases Community Impact

NSBE Annual Convention in Anaheim

— More than 8,000 to Attend the Event, in Anaheim, Calif. — Alexandria, VA — The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), an organization that seeks to increase the number […]

"Playing While Hurt" By Author Terri V. Steward Brings Much-Needed Awareness to Domestic Violence

Terri V. Stewart's book Playing While Hurt

— “Generational Curse and Domestic Violence: The Twain Shall Meet Over and Over Again” — Valdosta, GA — Terri V. Steward, author of the new exclusive Playing While Hurt, brings […]

Beyond Selma: Black and White Military Families Bond for Honor

Wyley and Ouida Wright being laid to rest

San Francisco, CA -– In the wake of 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March and commemoration of the Civil Rights movement, with the help of White families, one […]

National Black Doll Museum of History & Culture Obtains Support from Retired White House Chef

National Black Doll Museum

Mansfield, MA — For more than 50 years Debra Britt, founder and executive director of the National Black Doll Museum has collected black dolls. The purpose primarily was her own […]

Mother Launches First Book, "Finally in Love With Myself," to Support Victims and Survivors of Abuse

Angela Lee with book, Finally in Love With Myself

-– Just In Time For Women’s International Day Celebrations — London, UK (BlackNews.com) – Mother of four, Angela Lee Rahman, launches her first book, Finally In Love With Myself, in […]

The Mis-Evaluation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

Andrew Cuomo

7 Ways To Fix the Public Education Problems in the State of New York By Bernard Gassaway New York, NY — Over the course of his tenure, Governor Cuomo will affect […]

Former Urban High School Principal, Baruti Kafele, Writes Book for Today's Principals Toward Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence

Baruti Kafele new's book for principals

Jersey City, NJ — Being a school principal is tough, and if one is a current or aspiring principal who occasionally questions why he / she took on this career […]

Grammy-Award Winning Performance Poet and Author J. Ivy Announces His New Book "Dear Father: Breaking the Cycle of Pain" and the Dear Father Movement

J. Ivy Book, Dear Father

Chicago, IL — A Grammy Award-winning performance poet and author, J. Ivy is best known for his hip-hop verses, motivational speaking and contributions in the music industry. His support throughout […]

Dr. Gail C. Christopher Receives Distinguished Terrance Keenan Leadership Award From Grantmakers In Health

Dr. Gail Christopher

Austin, TX — Dr. Gail C. Christopher, vice president for policy and senior advisor for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), today was awarded the esteemed Grantmakers in Health’s (GIH) Terrance […]


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 […]