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Black Founders Launch the Ultimate Music Podcast to Revolutionize the Contemporary Music Industry

Founders of Music Leaderz and Fangage Nation

@Musicleaderz By Fangage Nation is a Podcast Being Launched as a Musical Movement to Change the Existing Narrative for the Next Generation of Musical Icons Nationwide — Earlier this summer, […]

Retired Black Police Officer Reveals “Why Cops Kill and How to Stop Them"

Charles Rose, author 'Why Police Kill'

Nationwide — Meet Charlie Rose whose new book Why Cops Kill and How to Stop Them reveals his personal story as a police officer many years ago in the Greenwood […]

Meet the 3 Fastest Women in the World, Team Jamaica - Clean Sweep!

Jamaican women, fastest in the world

Nationwide — The small island of Jamaica has made history once again in the world of sports. Three runners — Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson — recently became […]

Black Author Releases New Children's Book Highlighting 9-Year Old Master Chef

Chef Toussaint by David Miller

Nationwide — Imagine a world where young Black males are allowed to reach their full potential. For 9-year old Chef Toussaint Palmer, his dreams of becoming a master chef have […]

Father Writes Book With His 7-Year Old Son as the Illustrator

Khalil and Omar Bala, father and son author

Oakland, CA — Khalil has been drawing cartoon characters since he was four years old, so his father, Omar Bala, decided to showcase his talents for the world to see.

Black Entrepreneur Makes History, Expands Radio Station App to Both Atlanta and Los Angeles

Tina Redmond, founder of TRACC Radio

Nationwide — Tina Redmond AKA DJ Chic Chick, the founder of TRACC Radio, a Black-owned radio station app, continues to make history and change up the game. Earlier this year, […]

HBCU Grads Form Power Couple, FinTech Genius Angel Rich Gets Engaged

Angel Rich and Karl Jones engaged

Nationwide — What’s better than one Black future billionaire? Two. Tech star Angel Rich is having the best year ever. On July 11th, the Black wealth visionary got engaged. “I […]

Black-Produced Film "A 2nd Chance" to Debut in Theaters, July 23-29 in Newark, NJ

A 2nd Chance film

Newark, NJ — Royal Family Films, a Black-owned independent film company led by Alonzo Herran, Jr., announces the debut of his newest film A 2nd Chance being publicly viewed at […]

MC Lyte, DJ Hollywood, Busy Bee and Grandmaster Caz Join NFT Project, Masterminds of Hip Hop

Masterminds of Hip Hop

All parties will be releasing their special NFT collectibles that will include never before heard stories. Nationwide — In an unprecedented move, Tokau is collaborating with Russell Simmons, aptly named […]

Black-Owned National Performance Art Co. Prepares for Take-off

Two Scoops Performing Arts Company

Columbus, OH — Two Scoops National Performance Art Co. (Two Scoops NPAC) prepares for take-off with a free virtual riveting performance featuring national recording artist and The Voice season 12 […]

Late Night with Bennie Love Podcast Has Women Going Crazy

Benny Love

Nationwide — The Bshani Radio App, which is on over 3 million smartphones worldwide, exclusively features the sexiest voice online: Bennie Love, the host of Late Night with Bennie Love. […]

The First All-Black Orchestra to Perform at Carnegie Hall in 130 Years

Gateways Music Festival Orchestra

Nationwide — The Gateways Music Festival Orchestra is making history as the first all-Black classical symphony orchestra to do a feature performance at Carnegie Hall. It is the first time […]

Sha’Carri Richardson Makes History as One of the Fastest Women in the World

Sha'Carri Richardson, the world's fastest woman

Nationwide — 21-year old Sha’Carri Richardson has officially made the 2021 U.S. Olympic team after an amazing performance in Eugene, Oregon where she won first place in the women’s 100-meter […]

HBCU Change and HBCU Buzz Team Up to Raise $1 Billion For Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Spare change for HBCUs

Atlanta, GA — HBCU Change, a philanthropic digital app, and HBCU Buzz, a leading multimedia marketing agency specializing in HBCU content and campaign strategies, have joined forces to rally alums […]

Black Counselor of 27 Years Launches Online Camp to Train Athletes How to be Mentally Tough

Kim Chisholm, founder of Mental Essentials Unlimited

Nationwide — Kim Chisolm, an experienced counselor with a degree in psychology and a love for sports, will be presenting an online mental toughness summer camp called Mental Fortitude: A […]

Ashlie Amber Leads the Charge for Black Females to Dominate Country Music Charts

Ashlie Amber

Country Music’s Coat of Many Colors is NOT for Sale Nationwide — Ashlie Amber is challenging herself to not only make her mark on country music but to also normalize […]

Singer, Pianist, and Songwriter Gina Williams is Releasing 5 Albums This Year

Gina Williams

Nationwide — Gina Williams is quietly shattering barriers of how things “should be” The singer, pianist, songwriter, and composer released a choral and orchestral album called “Olympiad” and performed with […]

Director Makes History, Releases UK’s First Romance Comedy Film With Two Black Lead Actors

Fredi Nwaka, Director of 'Loves Spell'

Nationwide — Loves Spell released in the UK under She’s the One is the latest film by British award-winning writer and director Fredi Nwaka that is predicted to be a […]

Legendary Jazz Singer Freda Payne Releases New Star-Studded EP After a 6-Year Hiatus

Freda Payne

1st Single: Sexy Johnny Mathis Duet “They Can’t Take That Away from Me” Kurt Elling, Dee Dee Bridgewater & Kenny Latimore Grace Other Twosomes Nationwide — Triple-threat vocal wonder Freda […]

Author Releases Book to Help Black Men Become Better Leaders, Creators... and Men

D. Forte

Nationwide — D. Forte, a local author from Birmingham, Alabama, is proud to share his second-ever self-improvement book entitled The Black Man’s Guide to Self-Improvement and Community Revitalization Post Pandemic […]

Rising African American Female Filmmaker Debuts 4 Short Films in One on Tubi

Felicia Rivers, Trap Flix Party

Charleston, SC — Esteemed streaming app Tubi’s most talked-about new film release Trap Flix Party comes to us by way of rising African American female indie filmmaker Felicia Rivers of […]

The Ugly Truth About Mother's Day — Why Many People Don't Celebrate It (and why you may not want to either!)

Mother's Day

Nationwide — Believe it or not, but many people don’t celebrate Mother’s Day. But why? What’s so wrong with a special day to show love to one’s mom? Well, the […]

Rapper Warren G's Son Olaijah Griffin Signs With NFL's Buffalo Bills

Warren G and his son

Nationwide — Rapper Warren G is celebrating with his 22-year old son Olaijah Griffin who recently signed with the Buffalo Bills after initially being undrafted in the NFL.

Black Therapist That Couples Should See Before Getting Married Releases New Workbook

Olivia Baylor, Mental Health Therapist and author of Before I Do workbook

Nationwide — To offer additional benefits to couples attending premarital counseling, author Olivia Baylor has released Before “I Do”, an insightful workbook that allows people, no matter their gender, sexual […]

Indie Rap Artist Blends Contemporary Jazz With Hip Hop Beats on New Instrumental Album

Sean XLG

Nationwide — Years ago when music was played on turntables, you would hear the sounds of static and needle skips from a record during the course of a song. Well, […]

Upcoming Black Travel Summit to Attract Thousands of Industry Professionals

Black travel industry professionals

Nationwide — The annual Black Travel Summit is a conference, exhibition, awards gala, and global network for industry professionals and enthusiasts to exchange and generate ideas about collaborating with and […]

Black Mom and Her 2 Young Sons Publish African Royalty History Book to Teach African Dynasty

Janael Palmer and her sons, the author of 'Nubian Dynasty'

Nationwide — Janael Palmer, was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, which is located in West Africa on October 2nd, 1986 to Michael and Jane Palmer. She came to the United […]

Racially Profiled Man Launches Apparel Line Called "U Fit the Description"

Scott Johnson, founder of U Fit the Description

Nationwide — Founded by Scott Johnson, U Fit The Description is an apparel line that aims to put the spotlight on social justice and equality by fighting against racism and […]

14-Year Old Addresses Getting "The Shot" in Hilarious Video About a Black Family Meeting Gone Wrong

DJ Lee, comedian and YouTuber

Nationwide — DJ Lee, a 14-year old YouTuber from Southern California, cleverly pokes fun in his latest video about a dysfunctional Black family as they discuss getting “the shot”. [Watch […]

Shaq's Son, Shaqir O'Neal, Agrees to Play Basketball at an HBCU

Shaq's Son, Shaqir O'Neal, Agrees to Play Basketball at an HBCU

Nationwide — Shaqir O’Neal, the youngest son of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, has announced that he will be attending Texas Southern University (TSU) – an HBCU in Houston, […]

Karen Wolfe Brings People Together With Her New Powerful Single “Stay Together” (Feat. Calvin Richardson)

Karen Wolfe and Calvin Richardson duet for 'Stay Together'

Memphis, TN — With multiple music awards and over 50 Soul and Blues top recordings under her belt, singer Karen Wolfe has taken her career one step further with the […]

Recording Artist Creates Viral Anthem to Keep Spotlight on Police Brutality

Reggie Boone, recording artist

Video has already garnered over 75k views across social media Atlanta, GA — Emerging artist Reggie Boone says that he wrote ‘No More’ after he sat in his living room […]

Forty Acres & A Mule Co-Founder Monty Ross is Back on the Film Scene With a New Documentary: “Let Me Put This BUG In Your Ear”

Monty Ross, co-founder and Forty Acres and a Mule

Nationwide — Over the years, people have wondered whatever happened to Monty Ross, who co-founded 40 Acres & A Mule with Spike Lee? According to Ross, he’s been honing his […]

Detroit Police Officer Appears Pantless During Court Hearing, Leaving Judge Stunned

Police officer Matthew Jackson, Judge Sean Perkins

Nationwide — Matthew Jackson, a police officer from Detroit, Michigan, left a judge speechless after appearing in a virtual court hearing wearing his uniform shirt and badge — but without […]

Michelle Obama Explains Why She Didn't Wear Braids in the White House, "America Wasn't Ready"

Michelle Obama with braids

Nationwide — Former First Lady Michelle Obama revealed why she chose not to wear braids during her years in the White House and how embracing her natural hair today represents freedom, […]

Black Mom-Daughter Duo Release Children’s Book, "Did You Know God Made You Beautiful?"

Kiva and Nia, Black mom and daughter authors of Did You Know God Made You Beautiful

Nationwide — Entrepreneur, author, and community arts advocate Kiva Constance Williams has teamed up with her young daughter, Nia Constance Imani Williams, to co-author their first children’s book, Did You […]

9-1-1 Actor Rockmond Dunbar Loses Disney Lawsuit About His Religious Beliefs

Rockmond Dunbar

Nationwide — Actor Rockmond Dunbar broke down in tears after losing his lawsuit against Disney, where he claimed he was fired from the hit TV show 9-1-1 for refusing the […]

Two Boys Being Called Heroes for Helping Stop Burglary at Ice Cream Shop

Adonis and Jayceon

Nationwide — Adonis, 9, and Jayceon “JC”, 10, two African American boys from St. Louis, Missouri, helped stop a burglary at their neighborhood ice cream shop after noticing a shattered window […]

Black Author Receives National Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®

Chinedu Achebe, author of When It All Falls Down

Nationwide — The 2025 NYC Big Book Award has recognized When It All Falls Down by Chinedu Achebe as the category winner of African American Fiction. The competition is judged […]

Black Archaeologist Launches New Children’s Book Series That Lets Kids Step into the Past

The Resurrectors by Dr. Cheryl Janifer LaRoche

Nationwide — Imagine a world where children don’t just read about history—they witness it firsthand. That’s the vision behind The Resurrectors, a groundbreaking new children’s book series from award-winning author […]

Singer D'Angelo Dies Just Months After Angie Stone from Pancreatic Cancer

D Angelo singer died

Nationwide — Neo-soul icon D’Angelo — who shared a son with fellow singer Angie Stone — has died at the age of 51, just months after Stone’s passing earlier this […]

The Writers Cypher Invites Wordsmiths to Join a One-of-a-Kind Creative Writing Battle to Compete for a $2,500 Prize Pool

The Writers Cypher creative writing contest

Nationwide — Writers’ Row Publishing House, a growing indie-book publisher, is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever creative writing competition, The Writers Cypher. The contest offers a dynamic […]

WNBA Star Angel Reese Becomes First Athlete to Join Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Angel Reese Victoria's Secret

Nationwide — WNBA superstar Angel Reese is stepping off the court and onto the runway as she joins the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, becoming the first professional athlete to walk […]

Former Alabama Pastor Charged With Using $400K in Church Funds for Luxury

Adrian Davis

Nationwide — Adrian Davis, a former pastor at a Huntsville, Alabama church, is facing federal charges for allegedly spending more than $400,000 of church funds on personal luxuries like cars, […]

Bold New Book "Unveiling Our Story" Honors the Voices That Shaped Black America

Unveiling Our Story by Tom Alexander

Nationwide — Unveiling Our Story: Intimate African American Narratives, the powerful new work by author Tom Alexander Jr., Ed.D, D.Min., is set to be published at the end of September […]

Self-Empowerment Expert Launches "Keys to Creating Black Self-Love" Digital Course

Dr. Mwangaza Michael-Bandele, creator of Keys to Creating Black Self-Love course

Her Course is Available as a 4-Module, 12-Lesson Self-Paced Learning Experience Nationwide — Dr. Mwangaza Michael-Bandele’s transformative new digital course, “Keys to Creating Black Self-Love,” is now available to the […]

Black Founder Launches 2-Day Summit Fueling the Future of Black Indie Film and Immersive Storytelling

DeShuna Spencer and speakers for Black Indie Ignite event in Los Angeles

Nationwide — DeShuna Spencer, Founder and CEO of kweliTV and her 501(c)(3) partner, the Black Indie Creatives Coalition (BICC), have announced Black.Indie.Ignite., a two-day gathering on October 3-4, 2025, in […]

Singer Mario Addresses Rumors About Him Not Liking Black Women

Singer Mario

Nationwide — Singer Mario has responded to online rumors claiming he does not like Black women, after social media backlash over his relationship. He defended himself in an Instagram Story, […]

The Kelly Levert Group Honors Legacy and Prepares for Major Milestones

Kelly Levert Group

Nationwide — The Levert name has long been recognized in the music industry, celebrated for its soulful voices, dynamic performances, and lasting influence on generations of listeners. Today, that legacy […]

“Dating My Past” Film to be Showcased at 20th Annual International Black Film Festival in Nashville, TN

Dating My Past movie

Nationwide — Dating My Past, a heartfelt romantic film exploring self-discovery, has been officially selected to be showcased at the prestigious 20th Annual International Black Film Festival (IBFF), taking place […]

The World’s Largest Black Doll Show Returns to Detroit for Another Celebration of Fashion, Culture and Art

Black Art and Doll Show in Detroit

Nationwide — Sandy’s Land LLC, known for its mission to empower, entertain, and inspire, with brand products, books, art, and cultural events, is proud to announce the 2025 Black Art […]

10 Black Moms with Kids Who Play Sports Launch New Book to Empower Other Mothers of Student-Athletes

10 Black mom authors of Sports Moms Play Book

Nationwide — Ten inspiring women have teamed up to release a powerful new book for mothers raising student-athletes: Sports Moms Playbook: A Guide To Balancing Faith, Family & Sports. Published […]

HBCU GO Announces Procter & Gamble 2025 Football Partnership Celebrating HBCU Classics Nationwide

P&G HBCU Classic logos

Nationwide — The Allen Media Group free-streaming digital sports platform HBCU GO – the leading media provider for the nation’s 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – is pleased […]

Man Accused of Stealing Beyoncé’s Unreleased Songs Finally Arrested in Georgia

Kelvin Evans, Beyonce

Nationwide — Kelvin Evans, the man accused of stealing Beyoncé’s unreleased music and tour plans, was arrested two months after allegedly breaking into her choreographer’s car in Atlanta. The stolen […]

Award-Winning Filmmakers Seek Funding for Documentary About the Founding Members of the Congressional Black Caucus

Founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus

Nationwide — At a moment when American democracy is divided and the nation seeks moral clarity and strategic direction, a groundbreaking documentary opportunity emerges. Conscience of the Congress will chronicle […]

Black Author Creates Fun Toy Marching Band For Kids Inspired by Her Children's Book

Stephanie Singleton with her kids marching band

Nationwide — It’s a kid’s marching band (with real toy instruments) started by Stephanie Singleton, the author of The Adventures of Ryan & Riley and Mr. Teddy Bear, and the […]

A New Chapter in Black History Unfolds: Historical Drama Audiobook Premieres on YouTube

Lady Trenette Wilson releases new audio book for Hunters Point

Nationwide — Prepare to be transported to the lavish world of the Black elite during America’s Gilded Age with the premiere of a brand-new historical drama audiobook, Hunters Point. The […]

Black United States® Pageants Crown 2025 National Titleholders

Black United States Pageant 2025 winners

Nationwide — The Black United States® Pageants proudly announced its newly crowned 2025 national winners following four days of competition and community engagement in Waldorf, Maryland. The highly anticipated event, […]

NFL Fans Blast 'Black National Anthem' Performance at Eagles Game

Laurin Talese

Nationwide — Singer Laurin Talese performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener, sparking backlash from NFL fans who criticized the song, dubbed the Black National […]

Redefining Luxury Black Sisterhood Travel: 2025 Was a Stunning Success, 2026 Sold Out!

Laetania Richardson with other Black women on a luxury Black sisterhood retreat

A transformative journey blending elegance, joy, and connection — so impactful that next year’s experience is fully booked! Nationwide — Hey Lady™ La Dolce Vita, founded by the visionary Creative Director LaeTania […]

Award-Winning Black Author Inspires Girls Through the Power of Story with New Children’s Picture Book

Lacey C. Clark, author of I Am Phenomenal Everywhere

Nationwide — Award-winning author, speaker, and global adventurer Lacey C. Clark! is set to release her debut children’s picture book, I AM Phenomenal Everywhere! — a vibrant, inspiring story that […]

Tyler Perry Studios Accused of Bullying Black Journalist for Covering Rape Allegations

Storm Monroe and Tyler Perry

Nationwide — Essie Berry, nationally respected victims advocate and widow of TV legend Fred “Rerun” Berry, is calling out Tyler Perry Studios and its Vice President Mark Swinton for what […]

Meet the Black Mom Helping Parents Boost Their Kids’ Memory and Learning While Also Reducing Stress

Andrea Stephenson, author of Accelerating Your Childs Memory and Learning

Andrea Stephenson’s The Ultimate Guide to Accelerating Your Child’s Memory and Learning delivers 65 proven tricks to help children (and parents) study smarter, not longer. Nationwide — Andrea Stephenson, an […]

Rapper Creates 1st Boxing Anthem Honoring Top Boxers, Riyadh Season, and Turki Alalshikh

Hyram Abiff

Nationwide — A new cultural force has entered the ring. The rap anthem “Riyadh Season” has officially launched as the first-ever boxing anthem, celebrating legendary fighters, unforgettable matchups, and the […]