Nationwide — In addition to Women’s History Month this year, 2015 marks 150 years since the end of chattel slavery in America, and 100 years since the death of Booker […]
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The Harlem Book Fair and Pen World Voices Festival Present Global Writers
— Major Writers’ Festivals Collaborate In Promotion — Harlem, NY — The 11th Annual PEN World Voices of International Literature, “On Africa,” New York City, May 4-10, 2015. 100 writers from 30 countries […]
Newly Released Book “Would Jesus Date A Woman Like Me?” Offers Black Women A New Perspective
— Brian Bolden’s new book answers numerous questions with which Black women continue to struggle regarding their relationships with Black men — Nationwide — According to author Brian Bolden, there […]
Rap Mogul Suge Knight Says He's Going Blind
Los Angeles, CA — Marion “Suge” Knight, who founded Death Row Records in the 1990’s, recently told a judge that he is going blind and has other major health problems.
CurlKit Celebrates 3rd Anniversary With A Box Takeover By Dark & Lovely Au Naturale Moisture L.O.C. Line
— Launched in 2012, CurlKit is the most sought-after subscription service for women with curly, coily, kinky, locs and textured hair. — New York, NY — This month, CurlKit kicks off […]
National Society of Black Engineers & American Society of Civil Engineers Join Forces to Develop and Retain Next-Gen African-American Engineers
Washington, DC — The National Society of Black Engineers, the largest student-governed engineering organization in the country, and the American Society of Civil Engineers announced their renewed strategic partnership in […]
Novel Tells the Story of "Buttermilk Bottom" – A Once Vibrant African American Community
— A sizzling drama placed in a 1950’s historical cocoon that reveals the experiences, the lives, and personalities of those affected most by Jim Crow laws, legalized prejudice, and discrimination […]
12-Year Old Entrepreneur Essynce Moore Launches Book Tour
— 12-year old Essynce Moore’s book tour for her new book “6th Grade Middle School Chronicles” will kick off with two stops in New Jersey on March 14th and April […]
First-of-its-Kind Alzheimer’s Disease Study Seeks African American Volunteers
— Study Needs Healthy Volunteers to Test Whether Alzheimer’s Can be Stopped Before it Even Starts — — African Americans are Twice as Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s Disease — Nationwide […]
New Film Explores the Number One Problem in the African American Community
Dallas, TX — Keberland Media LLC, announced today that they have digitally released their first feature film entitled, IF IT AIN’T BROKE: Black Folks and Family Structure.
WomenLeadForward.com Launches Multi-platform Program and Plans First Silicon Valley "Women and Girls of Color" Conference
Raising Visibility and Diversity Inclusion in San Francisco and Silicon Valley — Responding to Intel Corporation Chief Executive Officer Brian Kranich’s call to make Silicon Valley “less white and less […]
BlackDoctor.org Unveils 'Ticket to Health' Event at 2015 Annual CIAA Basketball Tournament Fan Fest
— Astellas sponsors health education and awareness program at the nation’s oldest African-American athletic conference event — Chicago, IL — BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading online health destination for African Americans, […]
Center For Bio-Ethical Reform to Introduce New Sign Display Titled "All Black Lives Matter"
Washington, DC — The Center For Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) recently introduced a provocative new sign display titled: “All Black Lives Matter,” on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the east front of […]
Local Columnist, Neil Rubenstein, Endorses Joyce Burrell Garcia for the Los Angeles Community College District, Board of Trustees
— Garcia is the only African American candidate running for seat 7 on the LAACD’s Board of Trustees in the March 3, 2015 Primary Election — Culver City, CA — […]
Give a Book in Your Name at the 2015 Harlem Book Fair -- A Small Gift That Impacts A Lifetime
— A Small Gift That Impacts A Lifetime — Harlem, NY — Give A Book in Your Name delivers a free book to a child in your name at the […]
New Book Helps to Build the Self-Love, Self-Esteem, Self-Identity, Self-Pride and Self-Respect of Girls of Color
Windsor Mill, MD — Live Life Beautiful: Affirmations for Girls of Color is a new book written by the founders of I Am Beautiful Global, Inc. (IAB). It is the […]
2015 Pretty Brown Girl Day Celebration to Launch In Chicago on February 28th, 2015
Detroit, MI — International Pretty Brown Girl Day was established by the Pretty Brown Girl Foundation. This is a special day to empower, inspire and encourage girls of color to […]
Did Albert Einstein Endorse Black History Month Over 60 Years Ago?
By Kane Kinnebrew III Nationwide — In 1948, Albert Einstein was interviewed by the student newspaper at Cheney State College and he was asked his opinion about U.S. racial prejudice. […]
New E-Book and Album Educates (and Entertains) Black Women About Love, Sex and Relationships
-– Bright Vision Entertainment in conjunction with Bey Bright Inc. is releasing the album “Nu Indie Soul; Vol.1 & 2, Sex Money & Hip Hop Vol.1” and the e-book “Claim […]
Alabama Senator Hank Sanders Pens Open Letter Concerning 50th Anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" and Selma-to-Montgomery March
Nationwide — Congressman John Lewis shocked the organizers of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee that commemorates “Bloody Sunday” and the Selma to Montgomery march, when he told media outlets on February […]
Black Women to Gather in Los Angeles For a Conference on Opening Beauty Supply Stores
— This year’s Beauty Supply Entrepreneurship Conference will take place at in Los Angeles, California on March 28-29, 2015 — Los Angeles, CA — The ethnic beauty supply business is […]
18-Year Old Fast Food Worker Makes Black History -- Publishes New Guide on Customer Service
— Sherron A. Stevens, although currently working at the bottom level in the fast food industry, is not afraid to call himself a customer service expert and establish himself as […]
R&B Group From Brooklyn Releases New E.P. "Life As We Know It" -- A Clever Mix of R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Soul
The Seal Breakers’ latest release features an ingenious display of styles from the Golden Age of R&B – all the way to today’s contemporary music. “When you hear a group like […]
Kevin Parkinson, Filmmaker of 'Booty Juice' Fame, Publishes Career Advisement Book
“The Art of The Flip: How to Creatively Succeed In Job Interviews” by Kevin Parkinson Phoenix, AZ – Young, African-American filmmaker Kevin Parkinson, who has been nominated for several awards […]
Having San Francisco as the Host City For Super Bowl 50 Deserves a Penalty Flag for "Racial" Taunting
By Allen Jones San Francisco, CA — The record 114 million viewers that watched Super Bowl 49 are still scratching their heads on what many called the worst play-call in […]
Fathers Incorporated Readies For National Save Our Sons Night on February 6th
— Leading national nonprofit for the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood, Fathers Incorporated leads first National Save Our Sons Night — Nationwide — On Friday, February 6, 2015, the first annual […]
Jasmine Burke Stars in LisaRaye McCoy's Directorial Debut Film "Skinned" Which Addresses Skin Bleaching and Colorism
— In the film, the former MTV “Making the Band” Season 3 Contestant-Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs Mentee-, “Secret Lives of Bees” award-winning, trail-blazing, triple threat actress Georgia Peach native, depicts the […]
Boys All Over America Being Empowered by Principal Kafele's "Message to Your Son" Series
Jersey City, NJ — Renowned educator, Principal Baruti Kafele states emphatically that he has witnessed over the years enough mothers crying over their sons whom they have either lost to […]
Powerful Book on Mentoring by Barbara A. Perkins Features Amazing Real-Life Short Stories From 47 Contributors
Los Angeles, CA — In recognition of Black History Month, Barbara A. Perkins, releases The Magic of Mentoring: Pearls of Wisdom, a collection of short stories written by 47 Pearls […]
4th Annual Youthlive! Gala Set For April 25, 2015 Benefiting San Francisco Bay Area At-Risk and Foster Youth
— Keynote Speaker: Leigh Anne Tuohy, Inspirational Foster Mom Portrayed in “The Blind Side” — San Jose, CA — Unity Care, a youth and family development agency providing services and […]
10 Year Old Spearheads Campaign to "Pass the Story of Diaspora Forward"
— Encourages parents, teachers and politicians to participate in a special “Purchase a Story, Share a Story” promotion at www.intergenactivity.com — Orlando, FL — “GP, why you like that?” Jordyn […]
Summer Academy For Minority Teen Girls at Princeton University Gears Up for Fifth Year
New York, NY — For the fifth straight year, the At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy will be held on the campus of Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. […]
Nigerian Pastor Criticized for Paying an Older Church Member to Marry His Non-Verbal, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]