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Award-Winning Filmmaker to Release New Indie Film About Black Superheroes

Marcus Nel-Jamal Hamm

Marcus Nel-Jamal Hamm, a former pro-wrestler turned filmmaker, is sending a powerful message about the importance of Black representation. Nationwide — Former pro wrestler turned writer, director, actor and producer, […]

A&E Network's Reality Series "Hustle and Tow" to Feature a Black-Owned Towing Company

Early Walker, owner of W&W Towing on 'Hustle and Tow' A&E reality series

On April 27th, the network will air back-to-back episodes putting a spotlight on the life and career of Early Walker, owner of W&W Towing in Chicago, and will also focus […]

Ms. Black Alabama USA, Brittnie Granville, Inspires as a Single Mom of an Autistic Daughter, an Entrepreneur and More

Brittnie Granville, Ms. Black Alabama USA 2021

By Arthia Nixon Nationwide — Brittnie Granville is far from your average beauty queen. The reigning 2021 Ms. Black Alabama USA might be preparing for her shot at the national […]

60-Year Old Entrepreneur Launches Online Marketplace For Black-Owned Businesses

Denise Harris, founder and CEO of ExcaliburXYZ

Louisville, KY — As the corporate conversation around representation and diversity reaches stratospheric levels, businesswoman Denise Harris has launched a new platform called MyExcaliburxyz where Black-owned business can display their […]

“Black and Blue” New Children’s Graphic Novel Deepens Conversations About Social Injustices and Racism

'Black and Blue' book by Jared Sams

The new book encourages the community and the police to come together to ensure we don’t repeat the past. Because the world continues to experience trauma, the book encourages healing […]

Mickey Guyton Becomes 1st Black Woman to Ever Host American Country Music Awards

Mickey Guyton

Nationwide — Country music artist Mickey Guyton made history last night as the first African American woman to ever host the Academy of Country Music Awards in 56 years.

Young Black Girls Embrace New 'Sista Salon' Video Game Available on IOS and Android

Black girls playing Sista Salon mobile video game

A Black-owned tech company has released a new mobile video game called ‘Sista Salon’ that enables Black girls from all over the world to celebrate their natural black beauty in […]

7th Annual Denton Black Film Festival Wraps Up First-Ever Virtual Festival

7th Annual Denton Black Film Festival

The annual cultural event offered an impressive 136 films, 30+ workshops, musical performances, art, dance, yoga, and great conversations. Denton, TX — With more films and workshops than ever, the […]

2 Black Female Basketball Coaches Make History, Lead Teams to NCAA Women's Final Four

Dawn Staley and Adia Barnes

Nationwide — History was made in NCAA Women’s Basketball when two Black coaches, Dawn Staley and Adia Barnes, led their teams into the Final Four for the first time since […]

Army Sergeant Designs Street Wear Fitness Brand That Caters to Fitness Hip-Hop Enthusiasts

Kyle Harvey, founder of Rack Runners

Nationwide — Finding the right out of the box, urban streetwear with a fitness theme is something many of us never knew existed. Rack Runners, a fitness-driven, urban-style clothing line, […]

Noted Black Author Releases Book For Teens on How to Survive Being Bullied

Chess Not Checkers by Tony Lindsay

Nationwide — Chess Not Checkers by Tony Lindsay is a teen novel with adult adventures and situations. The novel’s thrills happen in both urban and rural environments.

Award-Winning Singer Norm Lewis Joins the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts Board of Directors

Norm Lewis

Nationwide — Celebrated singer and actor Norm Lewis has been named to the board of directors of the Coalition for African-Americans in the Performing Arts. Lewis’ extraordinary musical and gifts […]

Opinion: Black People Are Not Sell Outs Just Because They've Sold Their Companies

Bob Johnson, Jay-Z, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz

By Dante Lee Nationwide — In 2001, Bob Johnson sold BET to Viacom for $3 billion. Earlier this year, Jay-Z sold his company, Tidal, to Square, a financial services company […]

First-Ever Black Virtual Art Exhibit Showcases the Work of 60 Internationally Renowned Black Artists and Galleries

Harlem Fine Arts Show Black Virtual Art Exhibit

Harlem Fine Arts Virtual Pioneering show to include: WaterKolours Gallery, Soweto Fine Art Gallery, Spence Gallery, Artists: Ademola Olugebefola, Otto Neals, Roederick Vines, John Pinderhughes, Danny Simmons, Glenn Tunstull, Frank […]

New Children’s Book Celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities

ABCs of HBCUs by Claudine Walker

Nationwide — Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Toni Morrison, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. all attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs.) Unfortunately, many children are unaware of these institutions. […]

Black Chess Champion to Virtually Train Hundreds of People For Free on Good Deeds Day on April 11th

Orrin Hudson, Good Deeds Day

Nationwide — In celebration of this year’s Good Deeds Day, Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, a national mentor and award-winning community activist, is offering a free online training session via Zoom on […]

Black Pre-Teen Author, Kande Summers, Releases Sci-Fi Book About Intergalactic War

Kande S. Summers, author of Going Home

Nationwide — Black British born, Jamaican author, Kande Summers, pens her first book entitled Going Home: Diary of a Teenage Alien. This book is written through the adolescent lens of […]

70-Year Old Black Musician Launches Online Catalog of Original Tracks For Singers, Videographers, etc.

Leamon E. Scott, founder of Les-Word Musik Productions

Nationwide — Meet Leamon E. Scott, founder and CEO of LES-WordMusik Productions, a Black-owned production company that specializes in original instrumentals, spoken-word, and vocal music tracks. The company offers many […]

New Platform for Kids Celebrates Black Beauty Through Natural Hair Care

Silk Me Kids

Silk Me Kids, a kids’ salon and hair care brand, has launched a campaign with many of their brand ambassadors, called RUN THE WORLD; plans to double marketing efforts to […]

Best-Selling Black Author Creates Thought-Provoking Novel About the Impact of Our Life Choices

D.E. Rogers, author of Limitation of Life

Oakland, CA — Renowned author, screenwriter, and 6-time top 100 AALBC.com bestselling author, d. E. Rogers has recently announced he will release a new book titled, Limitation of Life: Time […]

HBCU Grad Becomes the NFL's First Black Woman Referee

Maia Chaka, the NFL's first Black woman referee

Nationwide — Maia Chaka, a graduate from Norfolk State University, has made history by becoming the first Black woman to referee an NFL game since 1920 when the league was […]

Black Female Founders Create New Sorority for Women Who Attend Online Accredited Colleges and Universities

Hildra Anna Jeanetta Starks and Stephanie Robinson, founders of Sigma Chi Psi

Backed by a string of celebrity well-wishers, founders Hildra Anna Jeanetta Starks and Stephanie Robinson introduce the Beautiful Jades of Sigma Chi Psi Sorority Incorporated. Now accepting new members! Baltimore, […]

Singer Jody Watley Appears on The Wendy Williams Show for the First Time!

Jody Watley on the Wendy Williams Show

During her recent appearance on America’s favorite talk show, singer Jody Watley shined and brought back a lot of 80s nostalgia to celebrate the 34th anniversary of her first Grammy […]

Black Filmmaker Strikes Deal to Feature “Black Seeds” on Amazon Prime

Bayer Mack, filmmaker of 'Black Seeds' documentary on Amazon

“The Czar of Black Hollywood” director Bayer Mack presents on Amazon Prime 400 years of Black History in his epic documentary BLACK SEEDS: THE HISTORY OF AFRICANS IN AMERICA Medina, […]

Miss Maine is a Black Woman for the First Time in History

Carolyn Brady, first Black woman to become Miss Maine

Portland, ME — Carolyn Brady made history in 2019 when she became the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Maine. She is now using her platform to support and […]

Black History Month Debuts Award-Winning Documentary Exposing U.S. Government For Oppressing Black Communities

Brandi Webb, filmmaker of 'Betrayal of a Nation'

Filmmaker Brandi Webb to release experimental documentary indicting U.S. Government on 18 charges Nationwide — Betrayal of a Nation, an award-winning documentary, indicts the U.S government on 18 charges committed […]

Meet the Black Filmmaker Who is Releasing Blockbuster Films With No Budget or Support From Major Studios

Bobby Huntley

Nationwide — In a world full of creatives, there are so many ways to express yourself through the lens or a canvas to deliver a beautiful masterpiece. Claiming his fame […]

Black Female Entrepreneur Creates Coloring Books to Teach Children About Credit

Kishanna Heyward, author of Credit is King, Queen coloring books

Nationwide — Meet Kishanna Heyward, the author of Credit is King, Kareem and Credit is Queen, Charlene who was inspired to create a credit coloring book series when her 4-year […]

Homeless Teen From Texas Gets Signed to Play College Football

Leslie Adindu, homeless teen who has been awarded a football scholarship

Nationwide — 18-year old Leslie Adindu, a Nigerian native who is currently a homeless high school student from Forth Worth, Texas, has been recruited to play college football. He was […]

Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee Includes Civil Rights Giants; Registration Open for Historic Global Virtual Event

Selma Bridge crossing

Ambassador Andrew Young and Labor Leader Dolores Huerta to Appear With Other Distinguished Guests Selma, AL — Two civil rights legends are set to make the historic 56th Annual Selma […]

Michelle Obama to Launch New Cooking Show for Kids on Netflix

Michelle Obama's new cooking show for kids on Netflix

Nationwide — First Lady Michelle Obama has confirmed that she is launching a new cooking show for children on Netflix called Waffles + Mochi. The 10-episode series will debut in […]

Black-Owned Baseball League Launches New Line of Apparel to Empower Others

Models wearing A League of Our Own apparel

Nationwide — A Black-owned baseball league called A League of Our Own (ALOOO) has announced the launch of their new pro-Black clothing line of apparel that is meant to empower […]

Grammy-Winning Delfeayo Marsalis and His Uptown Orchestra Celebrate Hometown New Orleans Heroes with New Album

Delfeayo Marsalis and Uptown Orchestra

“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

Sweet Honey in the Rock

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

Owners and staff at Jengo Facilities

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

Melanated Cares Foundation Annual Camping Retreat

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

Riverside Hawks

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

James Ellison, director of A Raisin in the Sun stageplay in 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

Jordan Chiles

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

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

2024 Black United States Pageant Winners

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

Dwayne and Whitley in the new A Different World Netflix series

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

50 Cent

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

Alexis Levi

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

Tim Greene

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

Triofest Festival

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

Chad Harper and Kunta Official Beats

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

Chris Redding

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

Lil Durk son shoots his stepfather

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’

Columbus Short

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

Keith Lee and Taraji P. Henson

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

Will Smith performing at the 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

Nene Leakes

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

Chef Claude

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

Dr. Khalid El-Hakim

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

Tera Carissa Hodges

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

Dr. Jude Opoku Agyeman

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

Dr. Robert W. Sessoms, author of Uncle Julius and the Science Gang

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

Chris Brown stuck hanging in the air at a 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

Love Letters to the Black Man Inglewood performance

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

Ace LIam Nana Sam Ankrah

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

Whodini and The Fat Boys

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

Layla Hildreth

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

Honorees for 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 […]