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Inspirational Story of National League’s First Black Umpire Highlighted in New Book and Mini Documentary

Art Williams, first Black umpire in National League

Nationwide — Whether you are a fan of history or sports, or you simply enjoy stories of courage and inspiration, Art Williams is a name you should know. More than […]

Mo'Nique Wants CBS to Fairly Compensate Her and Actress Countess Vaughn For "The Parkers"

Mo'Nique and Countess Vaughn

Nationwide — Mo’Nique, known for her role in The Parkers, is urging CBS to provide fair compensation for herself and her co-star Countess Vaughn, as they seek recognition for their […]

Black Entrepreneur/ Motivational Speaker Creates Song About Change with Her Son and Two Mentees

Natalie Fikes with her son and mentees

Nationwide — In honor of Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary, Natalie Fikes, a successful speaker and businesswoman shared with more than 3,000 graduates during her commencement speech in June, how music inspired […]

White Woman Controversially Wins Miss Universe Zimbabwe Beauty Pageant Competition

Brooke-Bruk Jackson

Nationwide — The Miss Universe Zimbabwe Competition was recently held for the first time in 22 years this past week, but a 21-year-old white woman was declared the winner of […]

Black Entrepreneur's Travel Company Hosts Luxury Group Trips to Africa Several Times a Year

Jay Cameron, founder of Maximum Impact Travel

Nationwide — After a successful 12-year run organizing summer camps for children, Jay Cameron has now expanded his passion for fostering unforgettable travel experiences through his company, Maximum Impact Travel. […]

Black Entrepreneur to Make History Combining African and Hawaiian Culture in New Collection For Phoenix Fashion Week

Alexis Williams

Nationwide — Alexis William, Founder of Aloha Glamour, will showcase her 2024 Spring Collection “Married to The Culture” at Phoenix Fashion Week at Chateau Luxe on October 20-21, 2023. Her […]

The Price We Pay: Black Teen's Story Underscores Systemic Impact of Racial Prejudice

Nikki T. Anthony, author of The Price We Pay

Nationwide — Author Nikki T. Anthony invites readers into the world and mind of a modern-day Black teenager in her new book, The Price We Pay — the title a […]

Leading Black-Owned Tour Company & New Orleans' Only Black-Owned Historic Jazz Club to Present an Evening of Live Jazz & Creole Dining

Billie Holiday photo by Jerry Dantzic 1954

Nationwide — New Orleans five-star rated tour company All Bout Dat Tours LLC and The Historic Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club are partnering to present an evening of world-class jazz performed […]

Artwork of 1960s Black Artist/ Activist Marzette Watts to be Auctioned October 9th in Beacon, NY

Marzette Watts artwork

Nationwide — After the sit-in at the lunch counter at the Montgomery, Alabama courthouse in 1960, Marzette Watts and eight others were expelled from Alabama State College. Enduring intimidation from […]

Black Non-Profit Founder Celebrates 29 Years of Inspiring Underserved Youth in Boston

Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga

Nationwide — Prepare to be mesmerized by an evening of unparalleled talent and inspiration as Boston-based OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center proudly presents its 29th-anniversary celebration, Twist & Shout! An Evening […]

HBCU Bobblehead Series Expanded to Include Mascots From 29 Black Colleges

HBCU bobbleheads

Nationwide — The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled the second HBCU Bobblehead Series, which features 16 officially licensed bobbleheads for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In […]

Black Theatre Day, September 17th, Aims to Increase Visibility and Funding For Black Theatres Nationwide

Black Theatre Day

Nationwide — On September 17th, the third annual Black Theatre Day will be celebrated by the enduring legacy of the African Grove Theatre (AGT) and contemporary Black theatre institutions and […]

Introducing the First Animated Series For Black Children That Addresses Mental Health

Super CJ

Nationwide — An exciting new animated series called Super CJ: The Animated Series has been launched on YouTube to bring much-needed awareness to the critical mental health crisis facing Black […]

Black Author Releases Inspirational “ABC Book of Affirmative Words” For Children

Rashaan Peek, author of ABC Book of Affirmative Words

Nationwide — Entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker Rashaan Peek is thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated ABC Book of Affirmative Words. This remarkable publication is set to […]

Author Releases New Novel About Being Black in Amerikkka

Jeh Allen, author of Black Bear on Our Back

Nationwide — Author Jeh Allen has announced the launch of BLACK: The Bear on Our Backs, the first book in his Black Novel Series. The book addresses issues and concerns […]

Award-Winning Author Releases Anthology of Poetry for Black Women, "Women: The Story of She"

Travis Peagler, author of The Story of She

Nationwide — Author Travis Peagler has once again demonstrated his exceptional talent and literary prowess with his latest poetry book, Women: The Story of She. This captivating collection explores women’s […]

Actress Jackée Harry to Star in 3-Part Movie Series on LMN (Lifetime Movie Network)

Jackee Harry

Nationwide — LMN will debut the three-part movie series event, As Luck Would Have It, starring Jackée Harry (Days of Our Lives) as Gabbi Luck, a retired professor turned amateur […]

Actress Noniece Williams and Blac Chyna Both Receive Doctorates from Sacramento Theological Seminary & Bible College

Noniece Williams and Blac Chyna

Nationwide — It is almost unheard of to find people who are heavily invested in the entertainment industry excelling in academic pursuits. This is what makes Noniece Williams and Blac […]

Black Author Aims to End Corporate Bullying With Her Children’s Representational Books

Alvarys Santana, author of children's books

Nationwide — Alvarys Santana, a corporate mid-level management leader, is also the founder and CEO of ASC Books, changing the educational landscape with her children’s books that focus on representation, […]

Tupac’s Iconic Ring and Love Letter Make History at Sotheby’s Auction

Tupac's love letter and ring

Nationwide — Sotheby’s recent hip-hop artifacts auction achieved groundbreaking milestones with the sale of two deeply significant items from the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur. The iconic gold, ruby, and diamond […]

Meet the Formerly Incarcerated Filmmaker Who is Now on His 9th Film for Amazon Prime and Tubi

Kwende Ried

Nationwide — Kwende Ried is an African American independent filmmaker and also the founder of Cheddaboy Films. Based in Detroit, Michigan, he has already released nine different films that can […]

Black Author Re-Releases Fictional Novel About a Mentally Ill Black Man’s Encounter With Racism and Police Brutality

James E. Cherry

Nationwide — James E. Cherry’s latest novel, Edge of the Wind, from Stephen F Austin University Press, centers around protagonist Alexander van der Pool, a 25-year-old Black man who is […]

Black Filmmaker Who Has Released 8 Films on Tubi Celebrates Over 100 Awards, Countless Masterpieces Redefining Cinema

Kenya Cagle

Nationwide — Kenya Cagle, a visionary filmmaker, writer, and instructor from Harlem, NYC, has been making waves in the entertainment industry with a remarkable portfolio of accomplishments via his film […]

DJ Casper, Creator of Popular "Cha Cha Slide" Song and Dance, Dies at 58

DJ Casper

Nationwide — DJ Casper, whose real name is William Perry Jr. and the creator of the popular dance anthem “Cha Cha Slide,” has sadly passed away at the age of […]

Black Author Says Her New Novel is “Dreamgirls” Meets “Waiting to Exhale” with a Nostalgic 90s Twist

Phyllis R. Dixon, author of Intermission

Nationwide — Kensington Publishing announces the release of its new novel Intermission by Phyllis R. Dixon. As glittering as their name, The Diamonds were on the brink of 1990s pop […]

Children’s Book Available in Five African Languages Wins Prestigious International Award

African children holding Letters From a Plow Nation book

Nationwide — Letter From a Plow Nation, a popular children’s book written by Dr. Worku L. Mulat and illustrated by Daniel Getahun, was honored by Gourmand Awards 2023. It was […]

Amber Corbett Makes History, First Black Woman to Represent the US in Miss Intercontinental Pageant

Amber Corbett

Nationwide — Amber Corbett, a native New Yorker from the Bronx, was recently crowned Miss Intercontinental USA, making history as the first Black woman to represent the United States in the […]

Awarded Football Player Turned Coach Pens Motivational Book for Student Athletes

Equipped For LIfe by Ronnie Mason

Nationwide — With a tremendous amount of experience and a die-hard passion for the game, Coach Ronnie Mason is making an impact beyond the football field. In his debut book, […]

Meet the Young Black Female Writer, Creator Behind Netflix's First Ever Original African Animation Series

Melanga Mulendema, creator of Supa Team 4

Nationwide — Netflix has finally premiered its first original African animation series titled “Supa Team 4.” The show, created by Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema, is part of the streaming giant’s […]

Filmmaker Makes History as First Black Woman to Produce a Cinematic Hip-Hop Musical, Debuts Film at Red Carpet Gala

Deborah Jane

Nationwide — Deborah Jane, the screenwriter and Executive Producer of Strange Fruit: The Hip-Hopera, is the first Black woman filmmaker to ever produce a cinematic Hip-Hop-musical. Her groundbreaking film recently […]

Struggles and Triumphs of a Black Soldier During World War II Revealed in New Book, "Foreign Son"

Foreign Son by Lewis Kelley

Nationwide — Author Lewis Kelley has announced the re-release of Foreign Son, a riveting, historical page-turner with a message of grit and resilience for today. The story follows the son […]

14th Annual Original Collard Greens Festival to Celebrate Culture, History & Traditional African-American Food

Original Collard Greens Festival

The event is free to attend, and will be held just 30 minutes outside of Atlanta. Natiownide — The organizers of the 14th annual Original Collard Greens Cultural Festival have […]

Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal

Akon defends polygamy

Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]

NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton's Response About His White Fiance, "I Grew Up Around All White People"

Tyrese Haliburton

Nationwide — NBA star Tyrese Haliburton has addressed viral speculation about his dating life after online clips sparked debate about the people he is seen with in public. He explained […]

Upscale Jazz Venue in Boston Set to Open at the Historic Bolling Building This Spring

Jazz Urbane Cafe in Boston, Nubian Square

Boston’s Nubian Square gains a landmark arts destination as celebrated musicians and community leaders prepare to open across a three-day event series. Nationwide — Jazz Urbane Cafe™, a new jazz […]

Rapper Tory Lanez Sues Prison for $100M for Failing to Protect Him from Being Stabbed 16 Times

Tory Lanez sues prison

Nationwide — Tory Lanez has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the California prison system after a violent stabbing inside Tehachapi prison. He claims officials failed to protect him and housed […]

Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly, Tyrese, and More to Headline 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival

Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Tyrese and Nelly at the Cincinnati Music Festival

Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a leading ticket and hotel reseller, is excited to offer ticket and hotel packages for the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival. This highly anticipated event will take […]

Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism

Tamera Mowry

Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]

D4vd’s Lawyers Deny Murder Allegations, Claim a Grand Jury Indictment Was Never Issued

D4vd arrested, lawyers deny murder allegations

Nationwide — A singer who goes by the name of D4vd was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles by LAPD on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd’s lawyers now say […]

Gospel Singer Tina Campbell’s Husband Files for Divorce After 25 Years of Marriage

Tina Campbell and husband Glendon

Nationwide — Gospel singer Trecina “Tina” Campbell is being divorced by her husband, Glendon Campbell, who filed to end their marriage following more than two decades together. He cited irreconcilable […]

Dave Chappelle Addresses Double Standards Against Black Performers, Responds to Saudi Show Backlash About “Dirty Money” Claims

Dave Chappelle responds on Saudi Arabia show backlash

Nationwide — Comedian Dave Chappelle responds to renewed criticism over his Saudi Arabia show appearance, where critics questioned his pay and principles. He argues that accusations of “dirty money” reflect […]

Black Organization to Host 28th Annual International Father and Family Practitioners Conference in the DC Area

Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson and Dr. Ronald Mincy

Groundbreaking Gathering to Feature New Books by Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson and Dr. Ronald B. Mincy, alongside an Innovative AI Certification Workshop for Social Workers. Nationwide — The National Partnership […]

Private Jet Company Sues Floyd Mayweather Jr. Over Unpaid $105K Bill

Floyd Mayweather Jr. sued for unpaid private jet bill

Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing a lawsuit over claims he failed to pay a private jet bill linked to a 2025 charter flight. The case alleges he and co-defendants […]

Don Lemon Criticizes Kanye West's Fans, Says They’re “Standing With Trump”

Don Lemon, Kanye West

Nationwide — Don Lemon criticized Kanye West’s fans as the rapper continues to face renewed backlash during his music comeback. He said that supporting Kanye is closely tied to supporting […]

Black Culture Takes Center Stage as 7th Annual Jazz & Arts Festival Returns to Celebrate Legacy and Community

Nationwide — In its seventh year, The Dymally Institute is bringing its annual Jazz & Arts Festival onto its home campus at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), to be […]

Judge Mathis' Wife Linda Dismisses Divorce Case, Confirms They're Back Together

Judge Greg Mathis and his wife Linda Mathis

Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of Judge Greg Mathis, has officially moved to dismiss her divorce case after reconciling with her husband. Court records confirm the longtime couple ended their […]

Rediscovering Early African-American Cinema With New Race Films and 1970s Black Movies DVD Sets

Race Films and 1970s Black Cinema DVD sets

Nationwide — CED Services, a direct response marketing company providing classic films direct to consumers, has released two DVD sets that pay tribute to early and classic African American cinema. […]

New Financial Literacy Board Game Called “Black Blocks” Combines Wealth-Building Strategy Gameplay with Black History

Black Blocks

Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur David E. Rogers will open pre-orders for Black Blocks on May 15, 2026. His innovative board game is designed for players ages 12 and up, and […]

HBCU Scholar/ Educator of 24 Years Releases Newly Revised Guide on How to Build Better Relationships

Dr. Troya Bishop, author of Answers to Intimacy book

Nationwide — Married? Single? “It’s complicated.”? Not speaking to a relative or a former friend or two? If relationship drama has become a recurring theme, Dr. Troya Bishop, an Atlanta-based […]

Young Entrepreneur, Author & Actress Essynce Moore Launches "Middle School Chronicles" Tour — Hitting Schools Nationwide

Essynce Moore

Tour Seeks School Partners and Sponsors to Bring Powerful Youth Empowerment Message Directly into Classrooms Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and actress Essynce Moore is hitting the road — […]

Basketball Star Angel Reese Joins Atlanta Dream After Major WNBA Trade

Angel Reese Atlanta Dream

Nationwide — Angel Reese has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in a major WNBA deal that includes future draft picks. Atlanta adds the All-Star forward to […]

Historic Moment in Motorsports: Black Leadership, Speed, and Legacy to Converge in Gainesville, Florida

Manufacturers Cup Series

Nationwide — Something powerful is happening in Gainesville, Florida, this April and it goes far beyond the roar of engines and the thrill of competition. From April 10–12, the Manufacturers […]

Howard University Creates New Course Inspired By Cardi B's Impact and Her Newest Album

Cardi B course in Howard University

Nationwide — Howard University, an HBCU in Washington, DC, is launching a Cardi B focused course for Fall 2026 that studies her music rollout, branding, and cultural impact. It uses her […]

Former Black Models on "The Price Is Right" Say Host Bob Barker Was Racist

Bob Barker racism allegations

Nationwide — A new documentary is bringing renewed attention to Bob Barker’s time on The Price is Right, with former models alleging racism, retaliation, and a toxic work environment behind the […]

Fans of TLC Say That Chilli’s White Boyfriend Has Her “Thinking White”

TLC’s Chilli

Nationwide — TLC group member Chilli is under public scrutiny after reports linked her to political donations and resurfaced social media activity, sparking debate among fans about her personal choices […]

Tiger Woods Refuses to Hire a Driver Despite Having Caused Two DUI Car Crashes

Tiger Woods DUI

Nationwide — Tiger Woods continues to refuse to hire a driver despite a recent DUI arrest and a history of car crashes, saying he prefers to drive himself. The golf […]

Solange’s 21-Year-Old Son is Rumored to be Dating a 41-Year-Old Reality TV Star

Daniel Julez Smith Jr, Tommie Lee dating rumors

Nationwide — Daniel Julez Smith Jr, the 21-year-old son of Solange Knowles, sparked dating rumors with 41-year-old reality star Tommie Lee after social media videos surfaced online. The pair appeared […]

Justin Timberlake Jokes About Being White in Recently-Released DWI Arrest Footage

Justin Timberlake mugshot from June 2024 arrest

Nationwide — Justin Timberlake joked about being white and called police officers “wild” in newly released footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest in New York. The video showing the […]

New Book by U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Provides a Definitive Roadmap for Mentoring the Next Generation of Black Leaders

Alan Benson, author of Elevate From Boys to Men book

Nationwide — Author, educator, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Alan D. Benson announces the release of his powerful new book, Elevate from boys to MEN. This essential guide provides a […]

Black Woman Entertainer and Entrepreneur Celebrates Women's History Month with Launch of TRACC RADIO.TV STUDIOS

Tina Redmond, Founder of TRACC RADIO

Nationwide — DJ, broadcaster, actress, producer, and media entrepreneur Tina Redmond, formerly known as DJ Chic Chick and now professionally recognized as TRACC THE DJ (TRACC) – Tina Redmond Always […]

Black Author Debuts Powerful Memoir, From the Projects to the Halls of Academia and Medicine

Rudolph Elliot Willis, author of Echoes of Cabrini-Green

Nationwide — Rudolph Elliot Willis will release his debut book, Echoes of Cabrini-Green, on April 21, 2026, published by Southern Illinois University Press (SIU Press). Written as a series of […]

Whoopi Goldberg's New Documentary to Explore Her Life and Legacy

Whoopi Goldberg documentary

Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg is set to star in a new documentary that offers an intimate look at her life, career, and family. The film will weave together archival footage, […]

Brian McKnight Takes Legal Action Against Radio Station Over Claims That He's Abusive

Brian McKnight

Nationwide — Brian McKnight is taking legal action against a North Carolina radio station and its host, claiming they falsely painted him as an abusive and neglectful father. He says the […]

Pastor Jamal Bryant Lost a Lot of Followers By Trying to End the Target Boycott

Jamal Bryant

Nationwide — Pastor Jamal Bryant controversially announced the end of the yearlong Target boycott last week, praising the retailer for investing $2 billion in Black-owned businesses and meeting most of […]