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New Film, “Chocolate Kiss,” Now Streaming on Amazon Prime and Tubi

Chocolate Kiss film

Detroit, MI — The Shoe Lady Productions’ latest film Chocolate Kiss, which is co-produced by Chosen One Productions and Scattered Envisions, is now streaming nationally on Amazon Prime Video. The […]

Rapper/ Spoken Word Artist, Reggie Jay, Releases 2nd Album With Songs About Racism, Injustice and Love

Reggie Jay

Nationwide — Reggie Jay has released his second album “Common Sense Ant’ Common” via Jordan’s Records on his website at ReggieJay.com. The album features songs about racism, injustice, love, today’s […]

Black Motivator, Community Activist Partners With Cities and Counties to Keep Senior Citizens Active Online

Orrin Hudson, founder of Be Someone

Via his foundation, Orrin Hudson is keeping children and senior citizens safe and productive during the pandemic. Nationwide — Orrin Hudson, founder of Be Someone, an Atlanta-based non-profit organization that […]

Entrepreneur Explores the Joys and Struggles of Being a Black Woman in Her Hit Podcast "Women Of Candor"

Sydney Plant, host of Women of Candor podcast

Podcast Evokes the Spirit of Powerful Black Women Such as Fannie Lou Hamer, Nina Simone, and Moms Mabley Dallas, TX — Everyone says they love listening to the truth and […]

New Designer Debuts Afro-Futurist Short Film with Corresponding Women's Underwear Line

Shrodrick Spikes

Jonesboro, GA — The first Black-owned and operated Contemporary Creative House announces ‘Thirty’ — its first art production that includes both a short film and limited release of luxury women’s […]

Black Lives, Black Words Project Continues "Plays for the People" Series

Black Lives, Black Words

Nationwide — An international project called Black Lives, Black Words is continuing their Plays for the People season with five new plays. Dedicated to social justice, the project commissions, develops, […]

Talented Black Filmmaker, Derrick Muhammad, Launches Book Tour

Derrick Muhammad, author of Guerilla Film Grind

Nationwide — Georgia filmmaker and author Derrick Muhammad has released his long-awaited autobiographical book, Guerilla Film Grind, detailing his experiences in the often very turbulent world of filmmaking.

Meet the All-Black Female Fishing Team From North Carolina Who Are Making History

Ebony Anglers

Nationwide — The Ebony Anglers, an all-Black female fishing team from Morehead, North Carolina, have recently made history after winning in the King Mackerel division of the Spanish Mackerel & […]

Young Black Author Publishes Action-Adventure Novel, “Rebel Rules,” About the Current Social Justice Uprising

Troy Oglesby, Jr.

Nationwide — With a global pandemic and a social justice revolution underway, we are living in an era where truth is stranger than fiction. Inspired by the country’s current events, […]

Award-Winning Black Urban Fantasy Author Turns His Debut Novella, “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle” into Animated Series

S.L. Jackson, author of Animal Instincts: Urban Jungle

“You’ll never look at animals the same after reading this urban fantasy novella.” Winner of the 2020 GOLD MEDAL for “Short Story Fiction via the eLit Book awards. Nationwide — […]

Artist and Illustrator, Alaysia Berry, Releases “To My Sisters” Coloring Book For African-American Women and Girls

To My SIsters by Alaysha Briana

Nationwide — Alaysia Berry has released the “To My Sisters” Coloring Book, a 42-page coloring book she illustrated and self-published. The book’s designs feature fashionable women embracing their textured hair […]

Film Director Mann Robinson Releases the 1st and Only Book for Black Indie Filmmakers

A Look Into Black Independant Filmmaking by Mann Robinson

Nationwide — A Look Into: Black Independent Filmmaking by Mann Robinson is a guide to succeeding in the world of filmmaking. If after watching a movie, you have ever wondered […]

Chadwick Boseman Repeatedly Said "I'm Dead" During a 2019 Interview

Chadwick Boseman

Nationwide — An interesting video has surfaced of a 2019 interview with the late actor Chadwick Boseman repeatedly saying “I’m dead.” In fact, he said it more than 5 times […]

Black Apparel Brand Owner Awarded Patent for Innovative Square V Neck T-Shirt Design

Melvin J. Teah, owner of Blue Cavalz

Blue Cavalz is now offering trendy unique Square V-neck T-shirt which has earned a USPTO patent for its cutting-edge collar design. Nationwide — Rising Black fashion designer and inventor Melvin […]

Speakers Magazine Features Legendary Stephanie Mills on the Cover

Stephanie Mills on the cover of Speakers Magazine

Speaking Up on the Power of Love and Black Lives Matter Nationwide — When you hear the first few chords and lyrics of the Number 1 R&B hit song “Home,” […]

DreamUp Incubator For Black Teen Entrepreneurs and Elevator Pitch Contest Winner Announced

Kynnidi Caffey

Memphis, TN — Idea Incubator ArtUp has announced the elevator pitch contest winner for the finale of their pilot DreamUp Youth Incubator. In response to economic downturn due to the […]

New Black Comedy Podcast "Say What?" to Launch Live on ROKU

Camari Brown

The 45-minute podcast, produced by an African American owned streaming service called Applause Network TV, Inc., will be hosted by actor/comedian Camari Brown. New York, NY — Applause Network TV, […]

Meet the First African American in NFL History to Become President of a Team

Jason Wright

Nationwide — The Washington Football Team, formally known as the Washington Redskins, has appointed Jason Wright as team president. He is the first African American in NFL history to become […]

New Book For African American Children is a Charming Tale About a Buzzard Wanting and Failing to Eat Meat For Supper

No Meat For Supper by Anna Shamburg and T.D. Wallace

Nationwide — Authors Anna Shamburger and T.D. Wallace have completed their new book No Meat for Supper, a pleasant tale about a buzzard who wants to eat meat, but life […]

Emerging Artist Creates Coloring Book Series For Black Girls That Celebrates Their Hair

Taaj Marjanee, founder of Color Me Yumme

Nationwide — Taaj Marjanee, owner and illustrator of Yumme Brand, believes that Black girls should enjoy being creative while coloring and painting characters that look like them. Growing up she […]

An Open Letter to Dave Chappelle: "846" and Use of the N-Word — Why?

Dave Chappelle

By Legrand H. Clegg, II Dear Mr. Chappelle: I write to you as a Black man who is nearly 30 years your senior. I have admired your social and political […]

Black-Owned Fashion Label ‘Pinkxolips’ Sees New Growth After Outfitting Celebrities

Kiea Hutty, founder and owner of Pinkxolips

Nationwide — Pinkxolips, a Black-owned fashion brand, has amassed over 21,000 followers on Instagram while experiencing exponential sales growth after trend-setting celebrities spotted wearing the company’s fur-slides and apparel on […]

Black Diplomatic Couple Launches Podcast & Provides Passport Scholarships to African-American Students

Calvin and Kindall Hayes, founder HayesExchange podcast

Nationwide — This year the United States marks 152 years since the ratification of the 14th Amendment, and for African Americans, this Reconstruction Act was a watershed moment, which laid […]

After a 40-Year Career, Artist Jody Watley Still Shines as an Icon, Influencer, and Entrepreneur

Jody Watley

Jody Watley is a Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, trendsetter, and the founder of Avitone Recordings whose career has spanned more than four decades. Nationwide — Today, Jody Watley (respectively Ms. […]

Best Selling Author’s New Release, "Black States of America – Real Black Power," is Perfect Merger of History and SciFi

Black States of America by d.E. Rogers

San Francisco, CA — When history and science fiction merge, anything is possible. Especially if it comes from the pen of eight-time bestselling author, d. E. Rogers. And with the […]

Author Emmanuel Kulu Brings a New Perspective to Ancient Egyptian History in His Novel "I, Black Pharoah Rise to Power"

Black Pharaoh by Emmanuel Kulu, Jr.

Buffalo, NY — Author/ African historian Emmanuel Kulu, Jr. has faced racism for his controversial novel, I, Black Pharaoh: Rise to Power. In early 2019, Kulu began his campaign restoring […]

Internationally Acclaimed Jazzman Delfeayo Marsalis Leads Urgent Appeal To Support New Orleans Music Community

Trumpeter Jazz Henry receives check for Knoma Grant

New non-profit, Keep NOLA Music Alive, inspired by the legacy of his late father, pianist Ellis Marsalis Nationwide — Understanding both the professional and financial uncertainty facing native New Orleans […]

11-Year Old Ballet Dancer Gets Scholarship Offer to Prestigious Dance School

Anthony Mmesoma Madu, 11-year old ballet dancer

Nigeria — Anthony Mmesoma Madu, an 11-year old boy from Nigeria whose video of him ballet dancing in the rain went viral on the Internet, has been handpicked by a […]

Author Releases Thrilling Illustrated Children's Book, ”Auntie I Don't Want You to Get Married”

Auntie I Don't Want You to Get Married By Clarence Coggins

Nationwide — Author Clarence Coggins delights young children in his new story entitled Auntie I Don’t Want You To Get Married: Danielle The Girl From NY which features passion, desire, […]

Two Black Women in Hollywood Reveal the Mindset For Designing a Life You Love and the Power of Sisterhood

Caryn Ward Ross and Numa Perrier

‘Monogamy’ Actress/Producer Caryn Ward Ross and ‘Jezebel’ Writer/Director Numa Perrier Discuss Living Life on Their Terms Nationwide — It’s been said life is like a cup of tea, it’s all […]

Children’s Book Encourages African American Boys to Pursue Careers as Nurses

The Super RNA by Crystal Grant and Everett Moss

Chicopee, MA — A new children’s book targets African American boys and encourages them to pursue careers as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) by spotlighting an African American male nurse […]

Entrepreneur Says Black Plus Size Talent Should Be "Living Like Lizzo"

Plus size models

Nationwide —  Via her web sites JamilaJayPlusSizeCasting.com and JamilaJayFashions.com, entrepreneur Jamila Jay offers plus size women an opportunity to start “Living Life Like Lizzo” which means that they should beam […]

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 […]