Kara L. Amis announces the publication of the second book in the ‘Robbie Raines’ series New York, NY — When a famous singer is found dead, murder is suspected, so […]
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Miss Kentucky, Elle Smith, Becomes 3rd Black Woman in a Row to Win Miss USA Competition
Nationwide — Elle Smith has made history as yet another African American woman to win the 2021 Miss USA competition. The winners for the past three years have been Black […]
Actress Janet Hubert Applauds Will Smith's Performance in 'King Richard'
Nationwide — After a decades-long feud between Janet Hubert and her former The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-star Will Smith, she recently expressed her praises to Smith’s performance in the […]
Actress Monica Calhoun Shares Touching Video of Her Teaching Her Blind Son to Swim
Nationwide — More than being an iconic actress, Monica Calhoun is also a caring mother to her son who is blind. A video that she posted of her with her […]
WBLS’ Circle of Sisters 2021 Returns Virtually with Steve Harvey, Mary J. Blige, Babyface and More
Encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black women worldwide. Tickets on sale at WBLS.com Shop your favorite Black-owned brands at the Virtual Marketplace Vendor. Registration is now open. New York City — […]
Christelle Awa From Congo Crowned Winner of African Most Beautiful USA Beauty Pageant
Nationwide — It was a night of bliss, fashion, music, and great African cultural performances at the maiden launch of the much-anticipated African Most Beautiful USA beauty pageant. Christelle Awa, […]
Black Business Owner of Big Red’s Hot Sauce Makes Forbes Next 1000 List
Nationwide — Paul Ford and his wife, Tasia, the owners of Big Red’s Hot Sauce have always been known for bringing the full flavor of hot sauces with the heat […]
California ‘Brilliant Girl’ Says Black Girls Can Be Superheroes Too!
Nationwide — Just being themselves, mocha or bronze, short hair or long, nappy or straight, women of color are on the front line and positioned for success in this decade […]
Country’s First Black Culinary Lifestyle Publication Honors Resilience Through Pandemic with Special Print Issue
Cuisine Noir Magazine returns to print with a special edition featuring untold stories from around the globe. Oakland, CA — The country’s first Black culinary lifestyle publication, Cuisine Noir Magazine, […]
Steve Harvey, Billionaire Robert Smith Team Up to Help HBCU Students Enjoy More ‘Freedom’
Nationwide — Steve Harvey has always had soft spot for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Now the acclaimed comedian, television show host, entrepreneur and philanthropist is taking his longstanding […]
Book Series About Black Hairdresser Turned Secret Agent Inspires Girls of Color
Benita’s sixth sense is a blessing and a curse. She finds that intuition puts her partner and her lover in danger… Nationwide — Urban Books Media is pleased to announce […]
Fab 5 Freddy, Former Host of Yo! MTV Raps, is Now Defending Blacks Charged With Marijuana Crimes
80’s Hip-Hop icon, Fab 5 Freddy, has partnered with Bernard Noble who was incarcerated for 7 years for possession of two marijuana joints. Their partnership will roll out a new […]
Indie Soul Grammy Award Nominated Artist Bey Bright Continues to Shine and Create a Name For Himself in the Music Industry
Nationwide — Affectionately known as “The Bad Boy of Indie Soul,” Bey Bright is celebrating the success of his Soul Nostalgia music catalog which has streamed in excess of over […]
6-Year Old Author Reveals Memory Trick to Help Children Learn and Review the Alphabet in a Fun Way
Washington, DC — Six-year-old Corban Stephenson has written a new book entitled Alexander’s Hide and Seek Alphabet. While there are many alphabet books out there, this book has a different […]
2022 Denton Black Film Festival Announces Call for Vendors to Tech Expo
Currently seeking companies to showcase the latest technologies as part of a fast-growing festival that celebrates film, music, visual arts, spoken word, and dance. Denton, TX — As part of […]
$40K in Grants to Be Donated to K-12 Public Schools and Black & Brown Community Changemakers Across the Nation
The 501(c)(3) branch of the educational platform, Assemble, will kick off in Kansas City. Assemble is a new educational platform with courses from BIPOC innovators and leaders, launching on Black Friday. […]
Dawn Staley Becomes Highest Paid Black Female Basketball Coach With $22.4M Contract
Nationwide — Dawn Staley, who made history as the first female Black head coach for South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball, is now the highest-paid Black coach in women’s college basketball after […]
Once Unemployed in a Coma, 27-Year Old Black Songwriter Makes History in $42M Film
Kevin Marcus Miller wrote and produced a song that is featured in the hit film “Almost Christmas,” which was the number one comedy film at the box office when it […]
Bubba Wallace Becomes 1st Black Driver To Win NASCAR Cup Since 1963
Nationwide — Bubba Wallace has once again made history after winning at the recent NASCAR’s top Cup Series, making him the 1st Black driver to take home the championship since […]
39-Year Old Becomes 1st Black Head Football Coach at Univ. of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA — Donte Williams, who is only 39-years old, has made history as the first Black head football coach at the University of Southern California in over 140 […]
This Couple Spent 60 Years Developing Animated Content For Black Children Around the World
Nationwide — Meet legendary Hollywood producer, director, and animator Leo Sullivan and his wife Ethelyn O. Stewart Sullivan who have been working together for 60 years to uplift and inform […]
Rapper Rick Ross Finally Gets His License, Can Now Drive Collection of Over 100 Cars
Nationwide — Rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross, who owns more than 100 collectible cars, finally has his driver’s license for the first time at the age of 45.
One Woman Show, Black Stage Play “The Naked Truth” to Debut in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA — Alijoh Entertainment Works (AEW) is proud to announce its inaugural production of The Naked Truth starring actress Tomeka Tiller. This riveting theatrical production, directed by the acclaimed […]
Meet Pamela Uba, the First Black Woman to Be Crowned Miss Ireland
Ireland — Pamela Uba, who is a South African native, is crowned as the 2021 Miss Ireland, making her the first-ever Black Miss Ireland in its 74-year history.
Award-Winning Black Author Teams Up With Daughter to Release New Children’s Book Series Based on Her Life
Nationwide — Award-winning urban fantasy author S.L. Jackson is back, but this time he’s accompanied by his adolescent daughter, Shelby Lea. The father-daughter author duo has collaborated to release the […]
Black Descendant of 4th U.S. President James Madison Publishes Book About His Black Family
Santa Fe, NM — Dr. Bettye Kearse, retired pediatrician and black descendant of President James Madison, is the author of the award-winning book The Other Madisons: The Lost History of […]
Black-Owned Clothing Company Launches Line of Pro-Black Coffee Mugs to Start Mornings Off With Positivity and Blessing
Lex Pyerse’s stylish mugs use eye-catching and thought-provoking words and word clusters that capture the essence of Black excellence and promote individuality. Los Angeles, CA -– Lex Pyerse Clothing has […]
HBCU Makes Offer to Recruit Teen Basketball Player With One Arm
Nationwide — Hansel Emmanuel Donato Dominguez, a 17-year old from Florida who is a star basketball player with just one arm, has been offered a full scholarship to play for […]
Meet the Siblings Who Are Teaching Other Kids How to Speak up to 8 Different Languages
Cleveland, OH — Meet 4-year old Emilio, 6-year old Amora, 8-year old Rosie, 10-year old LaLa, 12-year old Anita, 16-year old Malachi, 18-year old Kimoni, 20-year old Mina, and baby […]
Founder of Black-Owned Sneaker Company Seeks to Empower Athletes About New NCAA Ruling
Atlanta, GA — Under a recent Supreme Court ruling, the National Collegiate Athletic Association can no longer place restrictions on education-related benefits for student-athletes. NCAA athletes can now profit from […]
New Memoir From Black Army Chaplain Shares a Message of Hope, Faith and More
James Darren Key reflects on growing up in Los Angeles and serving in the Army in ‘A Long Way from Crenshaw’ Nationwide — Author and U.S. Army chaplain James Darren […]
Black Founders Launch the Ultimate Music Podcast to Revolutionize the Contemporary Music Industry
@Musicleaderz By Fangage Nation is a Podcast Being Launched as a Musical Movement to Change the Existing Narrative for the Next Generation of Musical Icons Nationwide — Earlier this summer, […]
Grammy-Winning Delfeayo Marsalis and His Uptown Orchestra Celebrate Hometown New Orleans Heroes with New Album
“Soooo New Orleans!” — Allen Morrison, DownBeat “You’re gonna feel like you’re at a street party in the Crescent City with trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis leading the Uptown Jazz Orchestra.” — […]
A Capella Ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock Announce 2024-2025 Appearance Dates to Celebrate Band’s 50 Years and Beyond Tour
Nationwide — Critically acclaimed a cappella group and social justice champions, Sweet Honey In The Rock, proudly announce new tour dates for the fall and spring of 2025 in commemoration […]
Black-Owned Facilities Management and Maintenance Company Celebrates 5 Years in Business, Wins Prestigious Award
Nationwide — On August 22nd, 2024, Jengo Facilities LLC was awarded the 2024 Champion award by the Dallas Fort Worth chapter of the African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP DFW). […]
Melanated Cares Foundation to Host 2024 Annual Camping Retreat Powered by Winnebago Industries Foundation
Nationwide — The Melanated Cares Foundation is pleased to announce that this year’s annual event, Melanated Campout, will be powered by Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor […]
Riverside Hawks Class of 2030 Boys Basketball Team Take Home AAU National Championship Trophy – 2nd Year in a Row
Father and son lead the team to championship – coach Hector “Hec” Almodóvar and Amare Almodovar inspire with combination of team spirit and hard work Nationwide — The young basketball […]
Award-Winning Black Director to Bring “A Raisin in the Sun” Stage Play to Sacramento
There Will Also Be Talk Back Sessions/ Panels After Several of the Performances Nationwide — Carrie’s Touch, a Black-owned breast cancer awareness organization, is proud to announce the upcoming production […]
Gymnast Jordan Chiles Stripped of Her Bronze Medal, But New Video Proves She Did Everything Right
Nationwide — In a fresh twist to the ongoing Olympic gymnastics controversy, Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal in the women’s floor exercise final is once again under scrutiny. USA Gymnastics announced […]
Beyonce's Nonprofit Donates $500K to Support Black Cowboys and Cowgirls
Nationwide — Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is making a significant impact by shining a spotlight on Black cowboys and equestrian culture, not just through her music but also through her philanthropic efforts. […]
2024 Teen, Miss, Ms. and Mrs. Black United States Pageant Winners Crowned
Nationwide — The Black United States® pageant crowned the winners of the 2024 competition on June 19, 2024. The event highlighted contestants from across the United States by showcasing their […]
Netflix to Develop "A Different World" Spin-Off Series About Dwayne and Whitley's Daughter Being in College
Nationwide — Exciting news for fans of “A Different World,” Netflix is currently in the early stages of developing a sequel series that will follow the adventures of Dwayne and […]
50 Cent Wins $1 Billion Lawsuit From Former Drug Kingpin Alleging He Stole His Life Story
Nationwide — Rapper and television mogul 50 Cent has triumphed in a $1 billion lawsuit filed by Cory “Ghost” Holland, a former drug kingpin, over the hit TV series Power, […]
Black Woman Sports Executive of 20 Years Launches New TV Sports Competition Show For Athletes
Nationwide — Alexis Levi, Founder and CEO of Next Sports Pro LLC, is launching a new TV show called The Next American Sports Pro Competition. It’s the latest and greatest […]
HBCU Grad/Filmmaker Gifts Over 400 Laptops to Students in Need and Creates Free Family-Friendly Streaming Network
Nationwide — Award-winning filmmaker and radio personality Tim Greene played tennis for two HBCUs, Hampton University and Livingstone College, and received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management with […]
TrioFest, a Father & Daughter Run Festival Returns to Bring the Flavor of the Caribbean to the DMV
Third Annual TrioFest, Wine, Jerk & Curry Festival Moves To Charles County Promising An Impressive Line-Up, Wine Tasting & Authentic Caribbean Cuisine. Nationwide — TrioFest, the highly anticipated annual celebration […]
A Black American's Journey Back to Africa Just Might Earn Him a Grammy
Nationwide — On a one-way ticket to Africa, Chad Harper left Brooklyn, NY in the fall of 2016. He settled in Kenya where he connected with Kunta Official Beats, a […]
Chris Redding Makes Waves In Music Advocating for Mental Health and Neurodiversity
Nationwide — Chris Redding, a recording artist and dedicated neurodiversity advocate, is making waves in the music industry and beyond with his latest album, “Visions of Sounds.” As a neurodivergent […]
Rapper Lil Durk’s 10-Year-Old Son Shoots His Stepfather in Defense of His Mom
Nationwide — Last week, a 10-year-old boy, the biological son of rapper Lil Durk, shot his stepfather to protect his mother during a domestic dispute, possibly related to custody issues. […]
Actor Columbus Short Apologizes For Saying That Black Women Are ‘Untrainable’
Nationwide — Actor Columbus Short has issued an apology after he strongly insinuated in a clip on
Keith Lee Explains Why He Dropped Taraji P. Henson’s Rose on the Floor at the BET Awards
Nationwide — At the 2024 BET Awards, host Taraji P. Henson made the mistake of misidentifying Keith Lee in the audience. Afterwards, she gave him a rose and he was […]
Will Smith Performs New Song 'You Can Make It' With Kirk Franklin at BET Awards
Nationwide — Will Smith made a triumphant return to the stage at the 2024 BET Awards, debuting his new song “You Can Make It” and thrilling fans with an energetic […]
NeNe Leakes to Return to Reality TV with New Series on Lifetime Network
Nationwide — Get ready to laugh out loud this summer on Lifetime with a new caught-on-video clip series that explores an everyday facet of life – love. Debuting July 1st […]
Black Culinary Artist and Visionary Competes in Carla Hall’s “2024 Favorite Chef” Amidst Health Challenges a Resilient Journey
Nationwide — In an extraordinary twist of fate, Chef Claude, a passionate home cook with vision has found himself on the grand stage of Carla Hall’s 2024 Favorite Chef competition. […]
Documentary About the Founder of the Black History Mobile Museum Selected for Essence Film Festival
Nationwide — Reel Sung Productions is thrilled to announce that a documentary called Living Proof: Dr. Khalid’s Black History Mobile Museum directed by Mr. Wave of the legendary New York […]
Meet the Black Mom Who is Donating 10,000 Free Copies of Her Book to Organizations That Help Children
Nationwide — Tera Carissa Hodges, an African American mom, life coach, and author has released her children’s book I Am: A Little One’s Guide to Affirmations this summer all over […]
Renowned Black Plastic Surgeon’s Practice Voted as Philadelphia’s Favorite For Cosmetic Surgery and Liposuction
Nationwide — Dr. Jude Opoku-Agyeman, an award-winning board-certified Black plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the Founder of Opoku Plastic Surgery, is celebrating that his practice has been recognized by the […]
Black Medical Doctor Releases New STEM Book For Children of Color
Nationwide — Robert W. Sessoms, M.D., has released a new 32-page paperback STEM book for children of color entitled Uncle Julius and the Science Gang. He says that he wrote […]
Chris Brown Shows Extreme Frustration After Getting Stuck in the Air During Concert
Nationwide — During a recent concert, Chris Brown found himself in an unexpected predicament when a stage malfunction left him suspended in mid-air. The incident occurred during his performance of […]
Black Girlz Productions Presents Third Sold-Out Performance of “Love Letters to the Black Man” in Inglewood, California
Nationwide — Black Girlz Productions presents “Love Letters to the Black Man” on August 3, 2024 at The Miracle Theater located in Inglewood, California. All are invited to attend this […]
1-Year-Old Painter Makes History as Youngest Artist to Be Recognized by Guinness World Records
Nationwide — Meet Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, who at just one year and 152 days old, breaks records as the youngest male artist ever recognized by Guinness World Records. His […]
Respected Hip Hop Historian to Produce Docuseries About Whodini, The Fat Boys, and More
In addition to the docuseries, Sean XLG, a rapper, author, and hip-hop music historian will also release his 5th studio album. Nationwide — Sean XLG, a respected rap artist and […]
Black Teen Designs Her Prom Dress Inspired by Prince and Frog Disney Movie
Nationwide — Layla Hildreth, an African American high school senior from Irondale, Alabama, designed her own prom dress, drawing inspiration from Princess Tiana, the beloved character from Disney’s The Princess and […]
LA Mayor Karen Bass, Norm Lewis, Stokley, Myles Frost, Councilwoman Heather Hutt Set to Shine as Honorees at the 30th NAACP Theatre Awards
BMF star Michole Briana White to Host, Debbie Allen, Jonathan Majors, LisaRaye, Margaret Avery, Richard Lawson, Kenny Lattimore, Tabitha Brown, cast members of THE CHI, Dorian Missick scheduled to praise […]