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Black Educators Create a Leadership Development Program Centered around Pop Culture
Jersey City, NJ — Trill or Not Trill, the nation’s top culturally responsive leadership institute, is proud to announce the launch of their new book We Wear Kicks to Work. […]
HBCU Grad Creates Card Game That Empowers Black & Brown Families to Build Generational Wealth
Baltimore, MD — From a story of power and perseverance comes a game of life and learning. Meet Ruby Taylor, an HBCU graduate from Howard University who is the founder […]
Africa United Project to Enable You to Go Anywhere on the African Continent Without a Visa
Nationwide — Almost all people groups in America have another country or destination they can travel to and call home. However, we African Americans are not sure whether to call […]
Black-Owned Streaming Service Partners With California Newsreel to Stream Robust African Content
Nationwide — kweliTV, a Black-owned streaming service, has entered a distribution partnership with California Newsreel to stream the organization’s robust African content. Through the collaboration, California Newsreel will be releasing […]
8-Year Old Love Creates a Book Based on the Bible Verse That Inspired Her Name
Nationwide — Love is one of the most healing and harmonizing powers in the universe. Love conquers all. Love is a language all of its own. In her new book […]
Vivica A. Fox Brings in the New Year with Five New "Wrong" Movies Premiering on LMN
Nationwide — Vivica A. Fox left the year 2020 behind and has kicked off 2021 with five new thriller movies on LMN which started on January 1st and includes the […]
NBA Star Chris Paul Partners With Black-Owned Sports Agency to Launch HBCU CON
Chris Paul’s CP3 Basketball Academy and TLS Sports have launched HBCU CON, a week-long event for HBCU student-athletes that aspire to play professional basketball. Nationwide — HBCU CON, a weeklong […]
"American Wisper" Film About Black Family Murdered Garners 1 Million Views on Amazon Prime and Tubi TV
Prosecutors, however, are still silent on reopening the once-famous case New York, NY — American Wisper is the true story of the unsolved murders of an African American family. In […]
Black-Owned Clothing Company Launches Line of Pro-Black Apparel to Empower Through Style & Positive Expression
It is more important now than ever for the youth to have positive guidance. Lex Pyerse has launched a stylish apparel that uses eye-catching & thought-provoking words & images that […]
Meet the Black Tech Founders Working to Make HBCUs Contenders in eSports
“It is imperative that we continue the work of creating opportunities that will allow our children to thrive in the generations to come,” said PCX Co-Founder Erich Thomas. Atlanta, GA […]
Boston Red Sox to Hire Bianca Smith as First Black Woman Coach in Professional Baseball
Boston, MA — Bianca Smith is set to become the first African American coach in professional baseball team history.
Deion Sanders' Sons Join Him to Play HBCU Football at Jackson State University
Nationwide — Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, who is the current head coach of Jackson State University’s football team, will be joined by his two sons Shilo and Shedeur […]
Black-Owned Greeting Card Brand Now Offers In-Store Pickup at Walgreens
Nationwide — Dr. Dionne Mahaffey, founder of Culture Greetings, a woman-led and Black-owned greeting card company, announces the launch of a new print-to-store integration partnership with Walgreens.
3 Black Fathers Launch Roku Channel With 13 Shows to Address the Lack of Diversity in News Programming
Lancaster Country, PA -– Three years ago, three black fathers, Marquis Lupton, William Way Jr., and Brandon Way Sr. decided to do something about the lack of diversity in their […]
Black Physician Assistant Makes History, Publishes Children's Book Series About STEAM
Nationwide — Meet Monica Guillemin, a physician assistant who is perhaps the first Black woman to transcend a career in medicine and law to become a publisher that cleverly introduces […]
Tony Award-Winning Black Actress Produces Horror Film About American Politics
Nationwide — Tony award-winning Black actress Tonya Pinkins has written, directed, and produced her first feature film that was released this fall. Red Pill, a horror, was from its inception […]
New Black-Owned Line of Stylish Waist Trainers Launches with Reality Star Amara La Negra
In Summer 2020, Hanna Sanchez, the Afro-Latina founder of Waist Forever, launched her company and within six months has already achieved six figures in revenue. Nationwide — Waist Forever, a […]
December Issue of Speakers Magazine Features Becky A. Davis
Davis is the National Spokesperson for The Coca-Cola Company’s 5by20 Initiative Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Nationwide — Becky A. Davis knows first-hand how fragile life can be – even before the […]
Granddaughter of Former Texas Slave, Isaac Toland, Releases Album to Honor His Legacy
Nationwide — Those Who Matter… is a compilation of soulful classical music that Tracy Lightner composed for her loved ones and to honor the legacy of Isaac Toland – her […]
Bobby Brown Jr., the Son of Singer Bobby Brown, Dies at 28
Los Angeles, CA — Bobby Brown Jr., the 28-year old son of singer Bobby Brown, was found dead in his home on Wednesday. He reportedly had been experiencing flu-like symptoms, […]
Black Pediatric Doctor Launches a New Type of Children’s Book Dubbed Command Books That Inspire a Love for Reading
New York, NY — New York Pediatric Doctor, Dr. Chiamaka Agbasionwe, has embarked on a mission to inspire a love of reading among kids with the upcoming launch of a […]
Comedian Sinbad is Recovering From a Recent Stroke
Nationwide — 64-year old stand-up comedian and entertainer Sinbad has reportedly suffered from a stroke. However, his family has confirmed that he is recovering in an official statement they released […]
Speakers Magazine Celebrates with Black Women in Media
Media Icon Jamie Foster Brown is November’s Cover Story Detroit, MI — The November issue of Speakers Magazine is online and hard copies will be distributed to monthly subscribers and […]
NBA Dad Tells His Story About Adversity and His Love For the Game of Basketball
This book is about a young man who came from a dysfunctional and abusive family and fell in love with the sport of basketball. His love and passion for the […]
This Remix on an Old-School Toy Provides “Reel” Representation For Black Children
Nationwide — What do you get when you remix the old-school View-Master with affirming content and Black representation for children? The answer is BlackBabyBooks.com’s new Reel Representation Viewer.
Hip Hop Artist Says New Song Renewed His Love of Music
Nationwide — People dream of following their passion. P.A.T. is doing it. His latest release, “Getting Over You,” is a love letter to his first love, hip hop. (Watch on […]
Jay Cameron’s New Children’s Book Series Emphasizes Africa Travel Adventures
Washington, DC — Author, playwright, and philanthropist Jay Cameron introduces two books in a series about the amazing adventures of twins Darren and Destiny as they travel to African diaspora […]
HBCU Football Coach Buddy Pough Joins Effort to Attract More African Americans to the Great Outdoors
Columbia, SC — SC State University Head Football Coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough hosted a Tailgate Tour of South Carolina state parks in mid-October to launch a marketing initiative designed to […]
Black-Owned Family Business Launches Children’s Notebook Collection, Improving Diversity in Education Materials
Independent publisher’s newest product line proves that representation matters while normalizing and celebrating characters of color in educational products. Nationwide — Social awareness brand Brown Boy Brown Girl, LLC (BBBG) […]
12-Year Old Makes History as the Youngest Person to Swim From St. Lucia to Martinique
Martinique — Christophe Maleau, a 12-year old swimmer, is now the youngest person to swim from the island of Saint Lucia to Martinique. He took on the challenge with the […]
Black Author Announces Release of 10th Anniversary Edition of "The Annual Goals Journal"
Fully revised and updated “Goals Journal” now available for pre-sale Rancho Cucamonga, CA — Author Sheréa VéJauan has announced the release of the tenth-anniversary edition of her book, The Annual […]
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 […]