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New Book of Poetry Says, "You'll Never Miss Your Water Until Your Well Runs Dry!"

Irvington, NJ — Craig A. Garner, Poet Laureate of Irvington, N.J./author has released his eighth book of poetry via his publisher Word Association Publishers entitled You’ll Never Miss Your Water Until […]

The Evolution of Bid Whist: 150 Years in the Growth of an African American Tradition

Evolution of Bid Whist by Ronald L. Allen

Nationwide — The Evolution of Bid Whist: 150 Years in the Growth of an African American Tradition by Ronald L. Allen is “…the definitive book on Bid Whist with its […]

2nd Annual New York Black Expo to Empower the Community on Saturday, December 13th

New York Black Expo

New York, NY — The Black Expo East presents its second annual 2014 New York Black Expo, Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 11am to 8pm at the elegant Hotel Pennsylvania […]

Free Samples Available of the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse Book, a #1 NY Times Bestseller

JJ Smith

Nationwide — Best-selling author, nutritionist and certified weight loss expert JJ Smith offers a free sample of her #1 NY Times Bestseller, the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse book as a […]

Comedian Michael Colyar Will Headline His Very Own One-Hour Special on Bounce TV on Wednes, December 10th at 10pm EST

Michael Colyar One Hour Comedy Special on Bounce TV

Atlanta, GA — Comedian Michael Colyar will headline his very own one-hour special as the third season of Bounce TV‘s popular, family-friendly original comedy series Off The Chain continues with Off The Chain: Michael Colyar premiering on Wednesday, December […]

PurchaseBlack.com is Making it Easy to Support Black Owned Businesses

PurchaseBlack.com logo

— PurchaseBlack.com, the home for Black online shopping, is making it easier to buy Black and support the Black Business community. — Nationwide — PurchaseBlack.com, an Amazon-style marketplace focused on […]

New Web Site, EveryBlackEvent.com, Launches as Online Comprehensive List of African American Events

EveryBlackEvent.com

Durham, NC — A new web site has been launched at EveryBlackEvent.com to provide a comprehensive list of African American events of the past, present and future. The site provides […]

The Coming Global Warming Catastrophe and How to Prosper Before It Arrives

Marvin Wilcher

By Marvin Wilcher Nationwide — The effects of greenhouse gases on Climate Change and the policies on how we deal with it have been a disaster/nonstarter for United States and […]

Attorney Roy Miller Calls For Suspension of Ferguson, MO Prosecutor

Atty Roy Miller

Nationwide — Attorney Roy Miller of Macon, Georgia, states that “if the District Attorney was serious about getting an indictment on Darren Wilson, he would have done as usual and […]

Controversial Bill Cosby-Influenced Shirts/Comic Strips Offend and Enrage Most

Alienz With Afros Bill Cosby Comic

Berlin, NJ — Bill Cosby gets goofed on again and again. This time in the vicious comic strips Alienz Wit’ Afros-Rape in His Eyes Part 1-8. But Cartoonist/Clothing designer Justin […]

Movie Memorializes 45th Anniversary of the December 4th Raid on the Chicago Black Panthers

Black Messiah Murders

(The Assassination of Fred Hampton and Murder of Mark Clark) Dallas, TX — Mockingbird Films has announced the launch of pre-production of The Black Messiah Murders, a drama/action/suspense whose starring […]

New Tuskegee Redtails Graphic Novel Features Pictorial and Text Essay of the Inspiring Tuskegee Airmen Story

Floyd Norman

Los Angeles, CA — The Tuskegee Redtails Graphic Novel, written and illustrated by Floyd Norman and produced by Leo Sullivan Multimedia, is a pictorial and text essay depicting the legacy […]

Honey Brown Hope Foundation Rakes in National, State and Local Recognition

Tammie Long Campbell

— Foundation Ranked as Top Non-Profit; Receives Congressional and State Recognition and Honored by Mayor of Houston — Houston, TX — The Honey Brown Hope Foundation, a nationally recognized, award-winning […]

Sisters Establish Community Diabetes Lectureship in Memory of Their Parents at The Univ. of Tennessee Health Science Center

Williams Endowed Lectureship at Univ of Tenn

— Inaugural John Ed and Odessa Williams Endowment Lecture Brings Diabetes Expert to Campus — Memphis, Tenn. — The first John Ed and Odessa Williams Endowment in Community Diabetes Lectureship […]

Author Shashana Page Is Back With "Grace" -- A Sequel to Her Award-Winning Novel, "Intuition"

Shashana Page, author of Grace

— The award-winning novel, “Intuition” left you yearning for more! The moment Momma Faye’s descendants arrive at a point of resolution, breathtaking twists and turns continue. A family held together […]

Black-Owned Bakery Destroyed in Ferguson Riots Rebounds After Receiving $250K in Online Donations -- Others Rebound Too!

Ferguson Bakery receives donations

Ferguson, MO — Natalie DuBose, founder of Natalie’s Cakes and More, a bakery in Ferguson, MO has received more than $250K in online donations after her business was destroyed by […]

50-Year-Old Harlem Community Center Faces Foreclosure Due to Developer Fraud

Shirley Sulton

— 73-Year-Old Pastor Shirley Holmes Sulton feverishly raising $15 Million to meet January 5th deadline. — New York, NY — The Prison Policy Initiative released a report which revealed that […]

African-American Psychologist Turned Entrepreneur Launches New Line of Fun Creative Soap

Dr. Marchita Masters, co-founder of Soap Fantastic

— Dr. Marchita Masters’ new line of soap includes hand crafted Artisan Soap, Jewelry Soap embedded with jewelry worth up to $1,000 and Soap Making Kits allowing anyone to make […]

The Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale To Be Held Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2014

Harlem Doll Show

New York, NY — The Morrisania Doll Society will present The Harlem Holiday Doll Show and Sale on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2014, at the LeRoy Nieman […]

How One Man Is Helping The African American Community Deal With Domestic Violence

Kenn I. Hicks, Domestic Violence Prevention Expert

— Kenn I. Hicks, a certified domestic violence counselor, is hoping that his free lectures and workshops will make a difference around the country. — Nationwide — Kenn I. Hicks, […]

Author, Screenwriter and Actress Betty K. Bynum Unveils the "I'm A Girl Collection" Children's Book Series

I'm A Pretty Little Brown Girl Collection

— Inspired by Sasha and Malia Obama, “I’m A Pretty Little Black Girl!” is the first edition in a twelve part book series, “The I’m A Girl! Collection” hailed by […]

Marijuana in the Name of Bob Marley -- The Late Reggae Icon's Family to Start Selling Legal Marijuana and Accessories

Bob Marley Branded Legal Marijuana

Nationwide — The Marley estate, with the help of a Seattle-based private equity firm, will soon be selling an official Bob Marley brand of marijuana called Marley Natural. Their slogan […]

PZI Jeans Introduces New Denim Styles for Fall/Winter 2014

— Fit, Comfort and Style for the Woman with Curves — Atlanta, GA — PZI Jeans, long known for creating innovative denim designs and perfectly fitting women with curves; introduces […]

Spa-Tacular Contest Launches the Newest Novel in New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Jackson's Bestselling Westmoreland Series

The Secret Affair By Brenda Jackson

New York, NY — New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Brenda Jackson is celebrating the launch of The Secret Affair – the newest title in her bestselling Westmoreland […]

Unbeaten In Conference Play, Albany State (7-2, 6-0) Meet Tuskegee (8-2, 7-0) At SIAC Championship In Montgomery

SIAC Championship Game

By Andy Johnston Montgomery, AL — Don’t expect many surprises in the SIAC Championship game on Saturday. Albany State’s Mike White and Tuskegee’s Willie Slater have been coaching against each […]

Kim Coles Shares Some Amazing Stories With Vince Ferguson, Host of the "Six Weeks to Fitness" Podcast, Certified Personal Trainer and President of Body Sculpt of New York

Kim Coles

— Certified Personal Trainer Interviews Fitness and Nutrition Experts, Athletes, Celebrities and Other Movers and Shakers From Around the Country to Discuss the Importance of Living a Healthy Lifestyle — […]

Musical Tribute Set for Industry Veteran Augie Johnson

Augie Johnson

Los Angeles, CA — A public memorial service is scheduled to pay honor to music industry veteran, Augie Johnson, on Saturday November 15, 2014 at Centinela Valley Performing Arts located […]

The SIAC Once Again Leads NCAA Division II Football Attendance

SIAC

Atlanta, GA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (S-I-A-C) received a notice by the NCAA indicating that it had inadvertently missed five games among the SIAC’s total football attendance for […]

Entertainment Business' "Official Deal Maker" Helps New Generation of Musicians Avoid Being Broke & Unknown, in Raw & Honest New Book

Broke & Famous By Robert Terell

— Having unknowingly attended what he calls ‘Adversity University’, Robert Terell has excelled from the streets of New York to become the founder of Wealth Nation Entertainment and a world-renowned […]

Novelist Evie Rhodes Releases Psychological Thriller "Criss Cross" in Digital Ebook Format

Evie Rhodes, author of Criss Cross

— This edgy psychological thriller will leave you breathless as you salivate to keep up with its riveting twist and turns! — New York, NY — Novelist Evie Rhodes has […]

Waymon Lefall's Second Book, "The Legend of Jocko (Child Hero of the American Revolution)", Is a Trip Into Unexplored Reaches of Imagination

The Legend of Jocko by Waymon Lefall

Nationwide — New book, The Legend of Jocko (Child Hero of the American Revolution), from Page Publishing author Waymon Lefall is a spine tingling work that grabs hold of the […]

Newly Elected Chairman of Stillman College, Dennis Driver, Serves as Grand Marshall at Homecoming Parade

Dennis Driver, Stillman College

— Driver kicked off his tenure at the Historically Black College with a gift awarded to Stillman anonymously for $2 million. — Tuscaloosa, AL — Stillman Chairman Dennis Driver will […]


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 […]