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African American High School Music Group Releases Groundbreaking Animated Video Addressing Current Social Issues

Paragon Project High School Music Group

Listen to the 10 track project here accompanied by an animated lyric video here Columbus, OH — The Paragon Project, a revolving collective of nationally-recognized high school artists, found a […]

Author's Book Helps Children When They Begin to See Race and Notice Differences

Lashaun Garcia, author of Ella Who Am I?

Nationwide — Ella: Who Am I? by La’Shaun Garcia is a children’s book about learning and understanding one’s culture and ethnicity in a fun way for all children and families. […]

Leading Etiquette Expert Launches Book Series to Develop Social Graces and Etiquette in Black Girls

Bougie Girl Chronicles by Lady Trenette Wilson

New “Bougie Girl Chronicles” Book Series Unlocks the Young “Lady” in Urban Girls 9-12 Years Old Dallas, TX — Award-winning author and etiquette expert, Trenette Wilson (aka Lady Trenette Wilson) […]

Opinion: Is Lizzo and the Image of Black Women a Cause For Alarm?

Lizzo

By Legrand H. Clegg II Nationwide — On June 28, of this year, Melissa Johnson, known professionally as “Lizzo,” won BET’s Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Award for 2020. This is […]

Husband and Wife, Mr and Mrs R, Team up to Launch New Internet Radio Show

Robert and Pamela Rickenbacker also known as Mr and Mrs R

Nationwide — With statistics stating that it’s hard for a husband and wife to work together comes RnR Radio. Owned by husband and wife radio hosts Robert and Pamela Rickenbacker […]

Award-Winning Doctor’s Affirmations to Her Daughter in Crisis Released in New Book

Dear Lauren, Love Mom by Dr. Cheryl E. Woodson

Nationwide — Cheryl E. Woodson, M.D., has been a practicing physician for almost four decades. However, nothing in her practice prepared her to deal with her daughter’s life-threatening illness. Every […]

Top 4 Black Movies of the 21st Century

Black Panther film

Nationwide — The under-representation and lack of visibility of black lives and struggles in popular culture has been a major topic of discussion in recent months. More and more mainstream […]

Black Author Releases Book to Assist Parents in Starting the Conversation on Racism and Police Brutality

The Talk by Ama Karikari Yawson

“The Talk: A Black Family’s Conversation about Racism and Police Brutality” by Ama Karikari-Yawson, Esq. Nationwide — All over the country, parents are having the “the talk” with their kids […]

Tyler Perry to Pay for Funeral of 8-Year Old Girl Killed Near Site of Rayshard Brooks’ Death

Secoriea Turner and Tyler Perry

Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry is back with more generosity. He will reportedly be paying for the funeral expenses of Secoriea Turner, an 8-year old girl who was fatally shot […]

Lindsay Guion Named President and COO of Music Industry Quarterly (MIQ)

Lindsay Guion, President of Music Industry Quarterly

Music Industry Quarterly announces the appointment of media executive Lindsay Guion to the positions of President and Chief Operations Officer. Los Angeles, CA — The influential print publication and online […]

Ray Leonard Jr, Successful Entrepreneur, Author, Motivational Speaker and Radio Host, Making His Boxing Legend Dad Proud

Ray Leonard, Jr.

Nationwide — Ray Leonard Jr needs little introduction. He will forever be remembered appearing with his famous father, hall of famer boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in the 1970’s iconic 7 […]

8-Year Old Boy Launches New Company to Combat Racial Tensions

Lil Dee, 8-year old founder of Our Brown Boy

Connects Young Boys With Products Representative of Who They Are Nationwide — Lil Dee, an eight-year-old entrepreneur from Ohio has created his own company, Our Brown Boy Joy, to help […]

HBCU Grad With Three Degrees Launches the Newest Black Woman-Owned Travel Boutique

Jhaelyn Elam, founder of Sizije

Nationwide — Jhaelynn Elam is the founder and CEO of Sizije, a travel company whose mission is to empower the modern-day traveler through global communities and culturally curated experiences. The […]

New Book Explores Hair, Self-Confidence and Standards of Beauty for Black Girls

Empress of Coils by Lynn Graham

New children’s book encourages natural-hair confidence Denver, CO — The ongoing debate between permed and natural hair in the Black women community has left many Black women and girls questioning […]

South Carolina Author Who Wrote Fictional Books About Immigration, Race, and Diversity Launches Online Humanity Chats

Marjy Marj

Nationwide — Ghanaian-American author Marjy Marj (Marjorie Boafo Appiah), who wrote The Shimmigrant and Same Elephants, has launched Humanity Chats – conversations about everyday issues impacting the human race.

Black Filmmaker Remotely Produces Romantic Comedy Web Series ‘QT’ While in Quarantine

QT romantice comedy web series

New romantic comedy web series starring predominately Black cast was written and filmed without breaking social distancing rules. Los Angeles, CA — Los Angeles filmmaker, Tamieka Briscoe, uses virtual directing […]

Three Students Make History at Northwestern University as the First All-Black MFA Directing Cohort

First All Black MFA Directing Cohort at Northwestern University

Jasmine B. Gunter, Manna-Symone Middlebrooks, and Tor Campbell have become Northwestern’s first all-Black MFA directing cohort, possibly making them the first all-black MFA directing cohort at a United States university. […]

In New Book, "Island Mindfulness," Jamaican-Born Author Empowers Women to Practice Self-Care During Turbulent Times

Island Mindfulness by Janet Autherine

Orlando, FL — Women who are struggling to navigate the busy thoroughfares of life, while in the midst of a pandemic, and dealing with the enormous stress of fighting for […]

I Matter! Youth Poetry Competition Reflects on the Racial Injustice in America

National Youth Foundation

Philadelphia, PA — Nonprofit organization National Youth Foundation (NYF) has announced an “I Matter” national poetry competition for students K-12. “The death of George Floyd and the deluge of stories […]

Spoken Word Artist Claims the Most Important Missing Concept for Solving Internal Pandemic of Black People

Claire Lethal Vilain, author of No Cappin’ Don’t Test Africa

In her new book, author Claire ‘Lethal’ Vilain turns social anxiety into an introspective poetry book. Columbia, MD — A new book from seasoned Haitian spoken word artist and educator, […]

Denver-Area Women Launch Digital Green Book Campaign to Highlight Safe, Welcoming Business and Travel Opportunities For Black Americans

Green Book Ideators, Crystal Egliand and Parker Mcmullen-Bushman

Crystal Egli and Parker McMullen-Bushman bring passion, experiences as Black women to a fundraising effort to provide a collective voice and online resource for marginalized communities Denver, CO — Birdwatching. […]

Lil Baby's "The Bigger Picture" and 5 Other Popular Songs About George Floyd and Black Lives Matter

Lil Baby, H.E.R., and LL Cool J

Nationwide — The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers has sparked a worldwide movement that includes protesting in nearly every city across the globe, and also a lot […]

In Tribute to Men’s Health Month

Real Men Charities

By Real Men Charities Nationwide — The shocking and tragic murder of George Floyd left the world reeling. From every point of the globe, passionate citizens – many of whom […]

Redefining What Disney’s Black Princesses Should Really Look Like

Black Disney Princesses

Atlanta, GA — Stunning photos of young Black girls dressed as Disney princesses have gone viral after being shared on social media. CreativeSoul, a Black-owned Atlanta-based photography studio, has teamed […]

Father and Son Release Emotional "I Can't Breathe" Song About George Floyd That Takes Your Breath Away

Dante Lee and Dad, Irvin Lee, the Undiscovered Artist with artwork for I Can't Breathe song

A breath-taking song written in memory of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless other victims of racial profiling, police brutality, and police misconduct. Nationwide — When Dante suggested […]

Black-Owned Radio App With Over 2 Million Downloads Debuts It's First Sports Podcast

Hosts of the ProFANity Nation Sports podcast

The Profanity Nation sports podcast hosted by Money Mike, Stat Pat, and Simsta is now available on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio Podcast, Bshani Radio  – one of the largest, most downloaded […]

Black Entrepreneur Launches HBCU Bingo to Honor 2020 Grads With Over $1 Million in Game Prizes and Cash

Teej Mercer, founder of HBCU Bingo

Celebrity Surprise Guests, Trash-Talking, and Competitive Bingo make for an Epic HBCU experience to honor the 2020 graduating class of Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Live Pop-Ins & Recorded Messages […]

9-Year Old Actor River Mason Eromosele's New Book Helps Kids Learn Meditation During COVID Homeschooling

River Mason Ermosele, author of The Sky is the Limit

Nationwide — River Mason Eromosele is a famed actor and model. He is following in the steps of his mother, celebrity wardrobe stylist Pilar Scratch, and his aunt, Hip-Hop icon […]

Touching Video Pays Tribute to 100 African Americans Who Died From Coronavirus

African Americans who died from Coronavirus

Nationwide — A new music video for a popular R&B/pop song called “The Rona Song” pays tribute to 100 African Americans who have sadly died from the COVID-19 virus. The […]

'Monogamy' Star Caryn Ward Ross Launches Live Talk Show

Caryn Ward Ross and Tabitha Brown

Nationwide — As the world swarms with chaos and devastation surrounding the deaths of two unarmed Black men, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, and protests erupt across the nation, actress/producer […]

National Organization to Recognize the Class of 2020 and Front Line Workers with Virtual Celebration

Big Hookz, Max Mazzim, and Andra Day

National Stop the Violence Alliance, Inc. kicks off virtual extravaganza on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Camden, NJ — National Stop the Violence Alliance, Inc., a national nonprofit organization, presents its […]

"American Wisper," the Film Hollywood Hoped Would Never Get Released, is Now Streaming

American Wisper

New York, NY — American Wisper is the true story of the unsolved murders of an African American family. In the summer of 2016, three children and their mother were […]

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 […]