Nationwide — A captivating new book, Celebrity Life: Behind the Scenes by Toi Moore, invites readers on a deeply personal journey through fifty unforgettable encounters with some of the world’s […]
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Black Gerontologist With 20 Years of Experience Releases New Children’s Book to Inspire Young Readers to Care for the Elderly
Nationwide — Ivory Wants to be a Gerontologist by Aisha C. Young is a heartwarming new children’s book that follows the journey of 10-year-old Ivory, a young girl who discovers […]
HBCU Grad and Trailblazing Educator Named Ms. Southern States 2025 by United Crown of America Pageant
Nationwide — Dr. Chanell Dingle-Sermon, a proud alumna of South Carolina State University and accomplished education leader, has been officially named Ms. Southern States 2025 by United Crown of America, […]
Nick Cannon, Who Has 12 Children, Forgets Two of Their Names During a Podcast Interview
Nationwide — Nick Cannon sometimes struggles to remember all 12 of his children’s names. During a recent podcast, he tried naming his kids but missed two. The TV host shares […]
Ex-Husband of Wendy Williams Files $250M Lawsuit on Her Behalf, But His Motives Are Questioned
Nationwide — Wendy Williams’ ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, has filed a $250 million lawsuit, claiming she was abused, overmedicated, and financially exploited under her guardianship. The suit names 48 defendants, including […]
Al Sharpton Says Federal Investigators Target Well-Known, Rich Black Folks
Nationwide — Civil rights activist Al Sharpton says wealthy and well-known African Americans have long been targets of federal investigations, suggesting that race and status make them easier to go […]
Record Labels For Tupac, D’Angelo, Public Enemy Sued By Khallid Muhammad's Legacy Estate
Ice Cube, Black Thought, and Common Contacted in Efforts to Preserve the Legacy of Legendary Orator Dr. Khallid Muhammad Nationwide — The Estate of Dr. Khallid Abdul Muhammad has filed […]
Black Filmmaker and Director Team Up for Dark Romantic Comedy “Toxic” With All-Black Cast Now Streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime
Nationwide — Toxic, the wildly relatable dark romantic comedy from Cinnamon Brown Entertainment, is now streaming on Apple TV and Amazon. Written and produced by Eric Brown and directed by […]
Season 2 to Launch of "Super CJ," a Black Boy Superhero Series, But Funding is Needed to Produce 25 Episodes
Nationwide — Yaba Baker, the creator and CEO of Just Like Me TV, is excited to announce the launch of its crowdfunding campaign to raise $150,000 for Season 2 of […]
Tyler Perry Defends Exploiting Black Women's Trauma in His Films Including "Straw"
Nationwide — Tyler Perry addresses criticism over how he portrays African American women in his films, including his latest Netflix release, Straw. He says his work reflects real struggles and […]
Black-Owned Safari Tour Company in Tanzania Celebrates Its 100th Customer with Unforgettable Mother-Daughter Adventure
Nationwide — Visit Tanzania4Less, a premier Black-owned safari company, proudly announces a significant milestone: hosting its 100th customer last month. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to providing exceptional, affordable […]
Ananda Lewis, Former MTV Talk Show Host, Dies at 52
Nationwide — Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ and talk show host, has passed away at the age of 52. Her sister, Lakshmi Lewis, confirmed her death in a […]
Early 2000s R&B Group B2K to Reunite for Concert Tour After 7 Years
Nationwide — R&B icons B2K are reuniting for a 2026 tour, with all four original members, Omarion, J‑Boog, Lil’ Fizz, and Raz‑B, set to perform across North America and select […]
Kanye West Legally Changes Name for the Second Time, Now Goes by "Ye Ye"
Nationwide — Kanye West has legally changed his name for the second time. After becoming “Ye” in 2021, new business documents filed in California now show his name as “Ye […]
Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson Reunite After 18 Years, First Time Since "Dreamgirls"
Nationwide — Eighteen years after dazzling audiences together in Dreamgirls, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson reunited on a recent episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show for the first time since […]
Jamie Foxx Tears Up During BET Awards Speech, Reflects on Near-Fatal Stroke
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx broke down in tears while accepting the Ultimate Icon Honor at the 2025 BET Awards, opening up about his near-fatal stroke in 2023, his long recovery, […]
R. Kelly Says Nazis Are Trying to Kill Him in Prison, Files Emergency Motion to Be Released
Nationwide — R. Kelly claims his life is at risk in prison and is asking for immediate release. His legal team says a murder plot involving prison staff and the […]
Diddy's Lawyers Seek Mistrial Again, Judge Says "No" For the Second Time
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs asked for a mistrial again, claiming prosecutors used false testimony about an alleged balcony incident involving a friend of Cassie, and knew it wasn’t true. […]
Khaby Lame, TikToker Worth $20 Million, Detained By U.S. Immigration at Las Vegas Airport
Nationwide — Khaby Lame, who has more than 162 million followers on TikTok and made more than $20 million from the platform in 2024 alone, was briefly detained by U.S. […]
R&B Singer Kenny Lattimore's Son Graduates From College
Nationwide — K.J. Lattimore, the 22-year-old son of renowned R&B artists Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore, is officially an HBCU graduate of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree […]
Coco Gauff Makes History, Becomes Youngest American to Win French Open Since Serena Williams in 2002
Nationwide — In a thrilling display of resilience and grit, 21-year-old Coco Gauff captured her first French Open title on Saturday, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic […]
Black Track Athlete From California Loses Gold Medal Because She Over Celebrated
Nationwide — Clara Adams, the 16-year-old African American track athlete from Salinas, California, who recently won the 400-meter sprint at a state championship, had her gold medal taken away after […]
Judge Warns Diddy to Quit Staring, Making Faces at Jurors or He'll Be Banned From Courtroom
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs was warned by the judge of his case to stop making faces at jurors during his trial or he could be kicked out from the […]
Barbados Welcomes Back Sisters & Friends: A Powerful Fusion of Culture, Sisterhood, and Support
Nationwide — When Connie Portis, founder of Sisters & Friends, returned to host the 19th women’s getaway—and the second on the island of Barbados—it began with a resounding affirmation of […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant Publicly Calls Out Cardi B, Asks Her to Join Target Boycott
Nationwide — Pastor Jamal Bryant, who is leading a national boycott against Target after the retailer scaled back its diversity and inclusion efforts, publicly invited Cardi B to support the […]
Black Female College Softball Player Makes History as the First to Sign a $1M NIL Deal
Nationwide — NiJaree Canady, a 22-year-old African American woman, has become the first college softball athlete to sign a million-dollar NIL deal. She moved from Stanford to Texas Tech and […]
Founders of Pretty Brown Girl Launch Historic Collegiate Chapter at Florida A&M University
Nationwide — Pretty Brown Girl, a national movement committed to uplifting and empowering girls and women of color, proudly celebrates the historic chartering of an official collegiate chapter at Florida […]
Walter Mosley Featured at 19th Annual Austin African American Book Festival
Nationwide — The Austin African American Book Festival announces its 19th annual celebration of Black literature and culture, themed “Our Stories, Our Voices,” featuring acclaimed author Walter Mosley. The main […]
Rihanna’s Father, Ronald Fenty, Has Sadly Died After a Brief Illness. He Was Only 70 Years Old
Nationwide — Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has died at age 70 after a brief illness, his family confirmed. He passed away early Saturday in Los Angeles, where relatives gathered to […]
Black Author Makes History, Simultaneously Releases His 9th and 10th Books
Nationwide — Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd, an accomplished author, educator, and activist, has released his ninth and tenth books, Black Self-Love Spoken Word and Reparations, a two-part collection that captures the […]
NBA YoungBoy Pardoned by Trump Before Prison Release, Concert Tour
Nationwide — President Donald Trump has granted rapper NBA YoungBoy a full pardon, weeks before his scheduled release from prison in July 2025. The decision clears his record and allows […]
The Girl Friends®, Inc. Grants $30K to Innocence Project at 90th Annual Conclave in Boston
Nationwide — The Girl Friends®, Incorporated, awarded its National Project funds to Innocence Project in the amount of $30,000 in support of landmark and groundbreaking work exonerating wrongly convicted people […]
Fresh Off Dominant VERZUZ Performance, Joe to Headline the 6th Annual Star 94.5 Heart & Soul Music Festival
Keke Wyatt, Case, Con Funk Shun, Meli’sa Morgan and Hip-Hop Legend Chubb Rock Join One of Central Florida’s Premier Celebrations of Classic R&B Tickets Start at Just $50 Nationwide — […]
Jamie Foxx Reveals Why He Hesitated About Having Another Baby at 58
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is preparing to become a father again at 58, but he initially had doubts about raising another child later in life. The actor said a conversation with […]
Independent Black Filmmakers Launch Bootcamp Teaching How to Produce a Streaming Series on a Guerilla Budget
Nationwide — The award-winning team behind the independent drama series Sundays After Church is inviting aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, and content creators behind the scenes with “How We Shot […]
Trishauna Clarke Stars Alongside Maurice Hall in "The Seed" - Production Wraps This Week On First-Time Director Vanna James' Inspirational Debut
Former Ohio State Football Star and Mo-tivation Unlimited Producer Maurice Hall Leads Indie Feature That Defies L.A. Production Odds Nationwide — Production is wrapping this week on The Seed, the […]
Master P Says He Wants Rap Snacks to Go Public and Create More Black Wealth
Nationwide — Rapper Master P says Rap Snacks is considering going public as the brand looks for ways to expand Black ownership and create more opportunities for communities to build wealth. […]
Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]
Kanye West to Perform Two Sold Out Concerts in Russia After UK Ban and European Concert Cancellations
Nationwide — Kanye West is set to perform two sold-out concerts in Russia despite being barred from entering the UK and losing several shows across Europe. The rapper continues to […]
Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”
HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]
Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids
Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Open a Kids' Skating Rink in Lancaster, California
Nationwide — After more than 40 years of working with children, entrepreneur Duana Garrett is making history in Lancaster, California, as the first Black woman to open a children’s skating […]
Author Releases New Book Series on the Innovations of Early Black Inventors Who Helped Shape America
The series reveals the legacy of U.S. Assistant Patent Examiner Henry E. Baker (1800–1900s) and over 400 African American inventions that changed the world. Nationwide — Author and creative technologist […]
Black Mom and Her Adult Son Partner to Teach Children About the Power of Their Imagination
Mother and son, Nadine and Andrew Burton, are taking the next step in a twenty-plus-year journey that started with Andrew inspiring an improvement theme and a book about imagination and […]
At 63 Years Old, This Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s
Nationwide — At 63 years old, Johnnie Reid is proving that athletic excellence does not have an expiration date. The accomplished sprinter and shot put champion is running faster today […]
Will Smith to Star with Jaafar Jackson in New Action Thriller "Supermax" on Prime Video
Nationwide — Will Smith is set to star alongside Jaafar Jackson in the upcoming action thriller Supermax, which will become Jaafar’s second major acting project after his breakout performance in […]
LeBron James Plans to Raise $5 Billion for New Basketball League to Compete With NBA
Nationwide — NBA icon LeBron James is reportedly involved in plans to create a global basketball league that could compete with the NBA. The proposed league would feature teams from around […]
Oprah Winfrey’s South Africa Girls’ Leadership Academy Will Close After 20 Years
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey announced that her South African girls’ academy will close its current operations by the end of 2027. She shares plans to move toward a larger scholarship […]
Oprah Winfrey Reveals That She Was Born With a Different Name
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey revealed that the name she became famous for was not the name written on her birth certificate. The media mogul said she was actually born Orpah, but […]
Black Author and Illustrator Releases New Book Exploring Love, Grief, and Human Emotions Through Visual Art
Nationwide — Mericstarr announces the release of Love, Loss, and Everything In Between: A Collection of Stories, a newly published graphic storytelling collection created and illustrated by artist and writer […]
Award-Recognized Black Author Releases Thriller Series Exploring America Through the Lens of Race, Identity, and Empowerment
A provocative debut in the BLACK Novel Series asks a bold question: What if you discovered that the American Civil War never ended, it just started being waged on different […]
Fitness Star Suddenly Collapses and Dies at 35 Just Hours After His Last Instagram Post
Nationwide — Mailson Araujo, a professional bodybuilder from Brazil, has sadly passed away at age 35 after collapsing at his home in Alagoinhas. His mother, a nursing technician, attempted to […]
Rapper Boosie Files Lawsuit After Paying $600K for Trump Pardon Deal That Never Happened
Nationwide — Rapper Boosie Badazz has filed a lawsuit over a failed presidential pardon effort, claiming he paid $600,000 for help securing clemency. The rapper is now seeking to recover part […]
Just Like Me TV Launches Five Original Animated Series Led by a Black Princess Who Currently Has No Rival Anywhere on Screen
“The Unexpected Princess” headlines a five-show slate premiering July 13, giving parents something positive, entertaining, and kid-friendly for their children to watch this summer, alongside “Jalen’s Neighborhood,” “ABN Newsroom,” “The […]
LeBron James' Wife, Savannah, Responds to Criticism About Him Leaving the Lakers
Nationwide — Savannah James, the wife of NBA star LeBron James, defended her husband after critics reacted to his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. She addressed the constant […]
Disney to Bring Back "The Cheetah Girls" With Raven-Symone and the Other Original Cast Members
Nationwide — The Cheetah Girls franchise is making a comeback with a new Disney movie titled The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. Original cast members Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Bryan […]
Air Force Veteran Turns Technology and Vision into a Growing Black-Owned Gift Brand
African American Gift Guides Celebrates Culture, Heritage, and Faith With a Growing Collection of Over 5,000 Culturally Inspired Gifts, Home Décor, and Greeting Cards — Shipping Worldwide Nationwide — African […]
14-Year-Old Black Girl From California Becomes Top-Ranked Sprinter in the U.S.
Nationwide — Janet Criss, a 14-year-old African American track athlete from Northern California, is making a name for herself as the top-ranked middle school 100-meter sprinter in the state and […]
Big Tigger's Wife Facing Years in Prison After Being Arrested for Kidnapping Charges
Nationwide — Alicia Denise Brown, the wife of Atlanta radio host Big Tigger, has been arrested in Georgia after authorities said she was wanted on kidnapping-related warrants from Maryland. Her […]
Mathew Knowles Says He Was Already a Millionaire Before Beyoncé’s Rise to Fame
Nationwide — Mathew Knowles is responding to claims that Beyoncé made him wealthy after she became famous. The music executive says he and his former wife, Tina Knowles, had already built […]
Only Black Woman-Owned Non-Ballet Dance Academy in Los Angeles Launches Summer Program
The Black Dance Academy, home of Black culture and arts in the heart of Leimert Park, invites dancers and drummers ages 5 and up into a summer program — no […]
Brian McKnight Sparks Criticism After Controversial Interview With His Grandchildren's Stepfather
Nationwide — Singer Brian McKnight is facing renewed criticism after interviewing the stepfather of his estranged son’s children for his Fatherhood Fridays podcast. Their discussion about fatherhood and family relationships […]
Mara Brock Akil Needs $50M Budget to Make a "Girlfriends" Film Based on the Early 2000s TV Sitcom
Nationwide — Mara Brock Akil, creator and showrunner of the early 2000s TV sitcom Girlfriends, is working to bring the beloved series back as a feature film. She has the […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Responds to Allegedly Being Broke, "I Still Have All My Houses"
Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is responding to ongoing rumors that he is facing financial struggles. The undefeated boxing champion said his recent fights and business moves are not signs of […]