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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 […]

Apparel Line Pushes the Message That Black Americans Have Indigenous Roots in America

Sovereign Creed, Black-owned apparel line

Sovereign Creed, a Black-owned apparel company based in Texas, is using their fashion products to educate the masses that up to 90% of the ancestors of Black Americans were already […]

Award-Winning Filmmaker to Release New Indie Film About Black Superheroes

Marcus Nel-Jamal Hamm

Marcus Nel-Jamal Hamm, a former pro-wrestler turned filmmaker, is sending a powerful message about the importance of Black representation. Nationwide — Former pro wrestler turned writer, director, actor and producer, […]

A&E Network's Reality Series "Hustle and Tow" to Feature a Black-Owned Towing Company

Early Walker, owner of W&W Towing on 'Hustle and Tow' A&E reality series

On April 27th, the network will air back-to-back episodes putting a spotlight on the life and career of Early Walker, owner of W&W Towing in Chicago, and will also focus […]

Ms. Black Alabama USA, Brittnie Granville, Inspires as a Single Mom of an Autistic Daughter, an Entrepreneur and More

Brittnie Granville, Ms. Black Alabama USA 2021

By Arthia Nixon Nationwide — Brittnie Granville is far from your average beauty queen. The reigning 2021 Ms. Black Alabama USA might be preparing for her shot at the national […]

60-Year Old Entrepreneur Launches Online Marketplace For Black-Owned Businesses

Denise Harris, founder and CEO of ExcaliburXYZ

Louisville, KY — As the corporate conversation around representation and diversity reaches stratospheric levels, businesswoman Denise Harris has launched a new platform called MyExcaliburxyz where Black-owned business can display their […]

“Black and Blue” New Children’s Graphic Novel Deepens Conversations About Social Injustices and Racism

'Black and Blue' book by Jared Sams

The new book encourages the community and the police to come together to ensure we don’t repeat the past. Because the world continues to experience trauma, the book encourages healing […]

Mickey Guyton Becomes 1st Black Woman to Ever Host American Country Music Awards

Mickey Guyton

Nationwide — Country music artist Mickey Guyton made history last night as the first African American woman to ever host the Academy of Country Music Awards in 56 years.

Young Black Girls Embrace New 'Sista Salon' Video Game Available on IOS and Android

Black girls playing Sista Salon mobile video game

A Black-owned tech company has released a new mobile video game called ‘Sista Salon’ that enables Black girls from all over the world to celebrate their natural black beauty in […]

7th Annual Denton Black Film Festival Wraps Up First-Ever Virtual Festival

7th Annual Denton Black Film Festival

The annual cultural event offered an impressive 136 films, 30+ workshops, musical performances, art, dance, yoga, and great conversations. Denton, TX — With more films and workshops than ever, the […]

2 Black Female Basketball Coaches Make History, Lead Teams to NCAA Women's Final Four

Dawn Staley and Adia Barnes

Nationwide — History was made in NCAA Women’s Basketball when two Black coaches, Dawn Staley and Adia Barnes, led their teams into the Final Four for the first time since […]

Army Sergeant Designs Street Wear Fitness Brand That Caters to Fitness Hip-Hop Enthusiasts

Kyle Harvey, founder of Rack Runners

Nationwide — Finding the right out of the box, urban streetwear with a fitness theme is something many of us never knew existed. Rack Runners, a fitness-driven, urban-style clothing line, […]

Noted Black Author Releases Book For Teens on How to Survive Being Bullied

Chess Not Checkers by Tony Lindsay

Nationwide — Chess Not Checkers by Tony Lindsay is a teen novel with adult adventures and situations. The novel’s thrills happen in both urban and rural environments.

Award-Winning Singer Norm Lewis Joins the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts Board of Directors

Norm Lewis

Nationwide — Celebrated singer and actor Norm Lewis has been named to the board of directors of the Coalition for African-Americans in the Performing Arts. Lewis’ extraordinary musical and gifts […]

Opinion: Black People Are Not Sell Outs Just Because They've Sold Their Companies

Bob Johnson, Jay-Z, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz

By Dante Lee Nationwide — In 2001, Bob Johnson sold BET to Viacom for $3 billion. Earlier this year, Jay-Z sold his company, Tidal, to Square, a financial services company […]

First-Ever Black Virtual Art Exhibit Showcases the Work of 60 Internationally Renowned Black Artists and Galleries

Harlem Fine Arts Show Black Virtual Art Exhibit

Harlem Fine Arts Virtual Pioneering show to include: WaterKolours Gallery, Soweto Fine Art Gallery, Spence Gallery, Artists: Ademola Olugebefola, Otto Neals, Roederick Vines, John Pinderhughes, Danny Simmons, Glenn Tunstull, Frank […]

New Children’s Book Celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities

ABCs of HBCUs by Claudine Walker

Nationwide — Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Toni Morrison, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. all attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs.) Unfortunately, many children are unaware of these institutions. […]

Black Chess Champion to Virtually Train Hundreds of People For Free on Good Deeds Day on April 11th

Orrin Hudson, Good Deeds Day

Nationwide — In celebration of this year’s Good Deeds Day, Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, a national mentor and award-winning community activist, is offering a free online training session via Zoom on […]

Black Pre-Teen Author, Kande Summers, Releases Sci-Fi Book About Intergalactic War

Kande S. Summers, author of Going Home

Nationwide — Black British born, Jamaican author, Kande Summers, pens her first book entitled Going Home: Diary of a Teenage Alien. This book is written through the adolescent lens of […]

70-Year Old Black Musician Launches Online Catalog of Original Tracks For Singers, Videographers, etc.

Leamon E. Scott, founder of Les-Word Musik Productions

Nationwide — Meet Leamon E. Scott, founder and CEO of LES-WordMusik Productions, a Black-owned production company that specializes in original instrumentals, spoken-word, and vocal music tracks. The company offers many […]

New Platform for Kids Celebrates Black Beauty Through Natural Hair Care

Silk Me Kids

Silk Me Kids, a kids’ salon and hair care brand, has launched a campaign with many of their brand ambassadors, called RUN THE WORLD; plans to double marketing efforts to […]

Best-Selling Black Author Creates Thought-Provoking Novel About the Impact of Our Life Choices

D.E. Rogers, author of Limitation of Life

Oakland, CA — Renowned author, screenwriter, and 6-time top 100 AALBC.com bestselling author, d. E. Rogers has recently announced he will release a new book titled, Limitation of Life: Time […]

HBCU Grad Becomes the NFL's First Black Woman Referee

Maia Chaka, the NFL's first Black woman referee

Nationwide — Maia Chaka, a graduate from Norfolk State University, has made history by becoming the first Black woman to referee an NFL game since 1920 when the league was […]

Black Female Founders Create New Sorority for Women Who Attend Online Accredited Colleges and Universities

Hildra Anna Jeanetta Starks and Stephanie Robinson, founders of Sigma Chi Psi

Backed by a string of celebrity well-wishers, founders Hildra Anna Jeanetta Starks and Stephanie Robinson introduce the Beautiful Jades of Sigma Chi Psi Sorority Incorporated. Now accepting new members! Baltimore, […]

Singer Jody Watley Appears on The Wendy Williams Show for the First Time!

Jody Watley on the Wendy Williams Show

During her recent appearance on America’s favorite talk show, singer Jody Watley shined and brought back a lot of 80s nostalgia to celebrate the 34th anniversary of her first Grammy […]

Black Filmmaker Strikes Deal to Feature “Black Seeds” on Amazon Prime

Bayer Mack, filmmaker of 'Black Seeds' documentary on Amazon

“The Czar of Black Hollywood” director Bayer Mack presents on Amazon Prime 400 years of Black History in his epic documentary BLACK SEEDS: THE HISTORY OF AFRICANS IN AMERICA Medina, […]

Miss Maine is a Black Woman for the First Time in History

Carolyn Brady, first Black woman to become Miss Maine

Portland, ME — Carolyn Brady made history in 2019 when she became the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Maine. She is now using her platform to support and […]

Black History Month Debuts Award-Winning Documentary Exposing U.S. Government For Oppressing Black Communities

Brandi Webb, filmmaker of 'Betrayal of a Nation'

Filmmaker Brandi Webb to release experimental documentary indicting U.S. Government on 18 charges Nationwide — Betrayal of a Nation, an award-winning documentary, indicts the U.S government on 18 charges committed […]

Meet the Black Filmmaker Who is Releasing Blockbuster Films With No Budget or Support From Major Studios

Bobby Huntley

Nationwide — In a world full of creatives, there are so many ways to express yourself through the lens or a canvas to deliver a beautiful masterpiece. Claiming his fame […]

Black Female Entrepreneur Creates Coloring Books to Teach Children About Credit

Kishanna Heyward, author of Credit is King, Queen coloring books

Nationwide — Meet Kishanna Heyward, the author of Credit is King, Kareem and Credit is Queen, Charlene who was inspired to create a credit coloring book series when her 4-year […]

Homeless Teen From Texas Gets Signed to Play College Football

Leslie Adindu, homeless teen who has been awarded a football scholarship

Nationwide — 18-year old Leslie Adindu, a Nigerian native who is currently a homeless high school student from Forth Worth, Texas, has been recruited to play college football. He was […]

Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee Includes Civil Rights Giants; Registration Open for Historic Global Virtual Event

Selma Bridge crossing

Ambassador Andrew Young and Labor Leader Dolores Huerta to Appear With Other Distinguished Guests Selma, AL — Two civil rights legends are set to make the historic 56th Annual Selma […]

The "Buck Breaking" of Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders By the NFL

Shedeur Sanders

By Tolson Banner “When the white enslaver fails to buck break the Lion King black male slave he goes after his cubs not realizing one day, they too become Lion […]

The First Ever Official AI-Sung Album from the Caribbean is Out

Carlo Chancelien, first AI-sung album from the Caribbean

Nationwide — The internationally renowned Tourism Consultant, Carlo Chancelien, has broken another glass ceiling as he released globally on November 18th, 2025, the first AI-produced album of the Haitian Music […]

Dame Dash Criticizes 50 Cent’s Netflix Docuseries on Diddy, Calls It "Nasty Work"

Dame Dash and 50 Cent

Nationwide — Dame Dash is criticizing 50 Cent over a new Netflix docuseries on Sean “Diddy” Combs, calling it “nasty work” and accusing him of tearing down another Black man […]

Aaron Jordan Jr.’s "Dating My Past" Secures International Distribution on Rakuten TV Across 40+ European Countries

Aaron Jordan, Jr

Nationwide — Renowned American relationship expert, author, and executive producer Aaron Jordan Jr. announces that his book-inspired movie, Dating My Past, has recently secured major international distribution on Rakuten TV […]

Hollywood Star Tamala Jones Joins Forces With Raquel Riley Thomas to Launch National Self-Defense Movement for Women and Girls

Tamala Jones and Raquel Riley Thomas

Nationwide — DefendRILEY, the self-defense and personal safety initiative founded by decorated U.S. Army Captain (Veteran) Raquel Riley Thomas, proudly announces acclaimed actress Tamala Jones as its official Ambassador. Jones, […]

HBCU Student Making History as a Triple-Threat Scholar and Rhodes Recipient

Aniaba Nguessan, Morehouse student

Nationwide — Aniaba Jean-Baptiste N’guessan, an African American student at Morehouse College, an HBCU in Atlanta, has been named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar. The scholarship will fund his graduate studies […]

Bifties Presents the Inaugural Black Joy Gift Fest 2025 at The Gathering Spot DC

Black women buying gifts

An in-person gift exchange celebrating Black-owned brands, creativity, and community Nationwide — This winter season just got brighter with Black Joy Gift Fest 2025, the inaugural in-person gift exchange celebrating […]

Ray J's Wife, Princess Love, Breaks Her Silence After He Allegedly Pulled a Gun on Her and Their Kids

Princess Love and Ray J

Nationwide — Princess Love is finally breaking her silence following the explosive livestream confrontation that ended with Ray J being taken away in handcuffs, and she’s making it clear this […]

Local Visionary Makes History as First Black Woman to Produce and Premiere Original Business Series in Her Hometown Theater

Princess Atkins

Nationwide — Princess Atkins, an entrepreneur, creative producer, and community advocate from Thomson, Georgia, proudly announces the upcoming premiere of her groundbreaking new series, EntrepreneuHER Boss Tour — a dynamic […]

Lady Adrena Shines Nationally as a Lead Singer on Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience National Tour

Lady Adrena

Nationwide — Sweet Success Records and Prime Time Promotions LLC proudly announce that hometown blues recording artist Lady Adrena has reached an exciting new milestone in her musical journey. After […]

Jamaican Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Has Sadly Passed Away at 81

Jimmy Cliff

Nationwide — Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, one of Jamaica’s greatest musical ambassadors and a global cultural icon, has died at the age of 81, his wife Latifa Chambers announced Monday. […]

Actor/Singer Donald Glover Reveals He Had a Stroke Last Year

Donald Glover

Nationwide — Fans of Donald Glover—the award-winning actor, writer, musician, and director also known by his stage name Childish Gambino—were stunned when he finally revealed the real reason behind the […]

Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Has Sadly Passed Away at 54

Rodney Rogers

Nationwide — Former NBA forward Rodney Rogers, a beloved 54-year-old basketball star from Durham, North Carolina, has passed away, according to an announcement from Wake Forest University, where he first […]

Fugees Rapper Pras Gets 14 Years in Prison After He "Betrayed His Country for Money"

Rapper Pras Michel

Nationwide — Fugees rapper Pras Michel, a Grammy-winning artist best known as one-third of the iconic 1990s hip-hop group alongside Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, has been sentenced to 14 […]

Comedian Tiffany Haddish Explains How and Why She Married Herself

Tiffany Haddish

Nationwide — Comedian Tiffany Haddish is sharing more about why she chose to marry herself, a moment she features in her new docuseries. The 45-year-old star explains how the idea […]

Singer Usher Files $4.9M Lawsuit Against His "Friends" Over Failed Atlanta Restaurant

Usher

Nationwide — Superstar singer Usher Raymond IV is now locked in a multimillion-dollar legal battle with former business partners after a failed restaurant venture in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood. According […]

Rapper Akon Says His Wife Doesn't Deserve Spousal Support

Akon and his wife, Tomeka

Nationwide — Rapper Akon is pushing back in his divorce, asking the court to deny spousal support to his estranged wife, Tomeka, while both work to protect their finances and […]

Ray J Countersues Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, Says They Broke $6M Settlement

Ray J, Kim Kardashian, and Kris Jenner

Nationwide — Ray J has hit back at Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner with a countersuit, accusing them of breaking a $6 million settlement and using the legal system for publicity […]

The Weeknd Donates $350K to Help Jamaicans Recover from Hurricane Melissa

The Weeknd donates for Hurricane Melissa Relief in Jamaica

Nationwide — The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has donated $350,000 through his XO Humanitarian Fund to help Jamaicans recover from Hurricane Melissa, supporting the World Food Programme’s […]

Comedian Mike Epps Says He's 'Actually Glad' Food Stamps Were Cut

Mike Epps

Nationwide — Mike Epps is making headlines again — this time for saying he’s “glad” there’s been a pause on food stamps, a comment he doubled down on during a […]

Black-Owned Travel Company Launches 2026 Tour Series for HBCU and Black Fraternity/Sorority Communities

Young Black people traveling in Africa

Nationwide — Dream Vacations proudly announces the launch of four distinct, all-inclusive tours created exclusively for the HBCU community, NPHC affiliates, and their families. The Juneteenth in Africa series offers […]

Vivica A. Fox Tells Women Not to Date 50 Cent and Other Rappers, He Responds

Vivica A. Fox, 50 Cent

Nationwide — African American actress and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox is warning women against dating rappers, including 50 Cent, saying relationships with them can bring drama and heartbreak, based on […]

Black Celebrity Red Carpet Correspondent Selected to Cover Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards

Shadonna Mo McPhaul at the Carolina Soul Music Awards

Nationwide — ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul, widely recognized as The Mo You Know, has been selected to serve as a red carpet correspondent for the Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards, presented […]

B.E. Academy for Girls Named Contender for Prestigious $1 Million Yass Prize

Staff and student and BE Academy for GIrls

Nashville’s first new all-girls school in over 70 years recognized among the nation’s most innovative education providers. Nationwide — B.E. Academy for Girls, an independent, culturally responsive STEAM school in […]

NFL Player Marshawn Kneeland Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Texted Family Goodbye

Marshawn Kneeland

Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 24, following what authorities describe as an apparent mental health crisis that […]

Black Author Receives Reader’s House Magazine Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence

Judy Jackson Winston

Nationwide — Judy Jackson Winston, a Behavioral Health Fiction Author and Licensed Independent Social Worker and Attorney, has been honored by Reader’s House Magazine (London, UK) with its Editor’s Choice […]

Author Releases New Book "Game Changer" About the Founder of Negro League Baseball

Author Michael E. and his bookcover for Game Changer

Nationwide — Author Michael E. is proud to announce that his long-awaited book, Game Changer: Andrew Rube Foster, is now available and ready for purchase. A good read, a best […]

No Limit Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 Years Old Just Days After Verzuz Battle

Rapper Young Bleed

Nationwide — Rapper Young Bleed, who rose to fame under Master P’s No Limit Records in the late 1990s, has died at 51 years old after suffering a brain aneurysm in […]

Toni Braxton Opens Up About Marriage to Birdman, Talks About Their Secret Wedding

Toni Braxton and Birdman

Nationwide — Toni Braxton is opening up about her marriage to rapper Birdman, revealing how their decades-long friendship slowly turned into love, their secret 2024 wedding, and the challenges they faced […]

Gayle King is Reportedly Leaving "CBS Mornings" When Her Contract Ends

Gayle King

Nationwide — Gayle King is reportedly preparing to leave CBS Mornings when her contract ends in May 2026, though CBS says no final decision has been made about her role or […]

Meet the Black American Entrepreneur Who Owns a Luxury 4-Star Hotel in Ghana Near the "Door of No Return"

Mona Boyd, owner of AnoMansa Beach resort in Ghana

Nationwide — Mona Boyd, an African American woman who has called Ghana home for more than 30 years, is the owner of AnoMansa Beach Resort, located just 6 minutes from […]

Recent Black College Grad Launches First-Ever Animated Series About the Life of Music Producers

Tierre Hummons, creator of the Synth City animated series

Nationwide — Recent University of Cincinnati graduate Tierre Hummons is rewriting the rules of animation and storytelling with Synth City — the first-ever animated series centered on the life of […]