He Also Plans to Raise Funds to Purchase Healthcare Insurance For 5,000 Children in Ghana Nationwide — Nicholas Buamah, a 12-year-old philanthropist and bestselling author from Metro Atlanta, has taken […]
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6-Year-Old Black Girl Makes History, Represents State of Mississippi in Beauty Pageant
Nationwide — Meet Alijah-Joye Major, a 6-year-old African American girl from Jackson, Mississippi, who has represented her state to compete against representatives from all 50 states for the title of […]
Black Writer Leaves Job of 31 Years to Become a Filmmaker and Lands a Spot at the Black Comedy Fest on Martha’s Vineyard
Nationwide — Stepping out on faith, Jil Ross, a Chicago-based writer left her job of 31 years to begin a new career as filmmaker, and now, her family comedy, B.A.D.D. […]
11-Year-Old Black Culinary Prodigy Releases New Cookbook, “Gourmet Meals With Grade School Skills”
Nationwide — Kid Troy LLC is thrilled to announce the release of a remarkable cookbook, Gourmet Meals with Grade School Skills, authored by the exceptionally talented 10-year-old culinary sensation, Kid […]
Afro-Funk Jazz Artist, Plunky, Branches Out in New Reggae Direction on His Latest Single, “I’ll Be There”
Nationwide — Plunky, a musician who has been at the forefront of Afro-centric jazz, funk, and go-go for over 50 years, has released his group’s latest single, “I’ll Be There” […]
10-Year-Old From Maryland Becomes First Black Deaf Boy to Earn Emmy Nomination
Nationwide — Keivonn Woodard, a 10-year-old boy from Bowie, Maryland, has made history as the first Black deaf actor to be nominated for an Emmy Award. He received a nomination […]
Black Chef, Founder of Black-Owned All-Natural Soul Food Seasoning Mix, Releases 42-Page Cookbook
Nationwide — Meet Darren Campbell, the founder and CEO of Palmetto Blend, a Black-owned soul food seasoning product that offers an authentic taste to food with no artificial preservatives. He […]
Black Choreographer/ Founder of Leading Dance Company in New York Launches Annual Fundraiser
New York, NY — Artistic Director Ronald K. Brown and EVIDENCE, A Dance Company continue pursuing their decades-long exploration and understanding of the human experience in the African diaspora this […]
Shaq's Mom Officiates Wedding in Detroit For Prestigious Non-Profit Black Founder and Motown Photojournalist
Nationwide — The union of Alison Vaughn and Andre Smith became an extraordinary affair on Sunday, June 25, 2023, as they exchanged vows at the picturesque Meadowbrook Estate in Rochester, […]
Black Author and Motivational Poet Releases New Visual Album Called "Grown Folk Business” to Elevate the Culture
Nationwide — “Grown Folks Business” is a powerful visual album by Marcus Parker that combines music and introspective storytelling to address the struggles and triumphs of adulthood. Through a series […]
Black Athlete, First Blind Paralympian to Win 5 Medals, Releases New Book About Vision
Nationwide — Lex Gillette became blind when he was just 8 years old, but that didn’t stop him from going on to be successful in life. In his newest book, […]
News Anchor Removes Wig, Reveals Locs on Live TV to Celebrate Juneteenth
Nationwide — Akilah Davis, a local TV news anchor at WTVD in Raleigh, North Carolina, made a powerful statement on Juneteenth by embracing her natural hair after appearing without her […]
New Book by Walter the Educator Uses Poetry to Discuss Life Lessons
Nationwide — Helping people with life lessons via unique poems is the subject of a new book by Walter the Educator entitled Do You Play Football: Poems about Life Lessons […]
South Carolina State Representative Deon Tedder and Every 1 Voice Matters Join Forces to Promote Summer Reading Initiative
Nationwide — South Carolina State Representative Deon Tedder and Every 1 Voice Matters are thrilled to announce their collaboration in promoting summer reading. As part of this partnership, 800 copies […]
Black Filmmaker Kareem Mortimer Makes History, Lands US Distribution Deal For Caribbean TV Show
By Arthia Nixon, The Ambassador Agency Nationwide — This is Paradise, the first Bahamian television series to secure a distribution deal with a major American streaming service, is officially on […]
High School Star Football Player Graduates With 4.1 GPA, Chooses HBCU Over Princeton and Duke
Nationwide — Joshua Jones, a high school student-athlete from Fayetteville, North Carolina, has been awarded over $3 million in scholarships while maintaining a 4.1 GPA and playing as a quarterback […]
Author Cassandra Hill to Grace Essence Festival with Book Signing Event and Empowering Message
Nationwide — Cassandra Hill, esteemed author of the transformative book He Restoreth My Soul: Triumph through Adversity, and CEO & Founder of Holistic Living Consulting, is set to make a […]
Author Celebrates Black Dads and the City of Detroit With New Children's Book
Nationwide — A Day in the D With Dad by native Detroiter Dr. Kelli M. Felder is a feel-good story celebrating quality daddy-daughter time, outdoor activities, and the City of […]
Black Author Releases New Collection of Poetry to Celebrate and Motivate Single Moms
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to women & children’s shelters. Nationwide — Author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Evette T. Fergerson, has released a saucy collection of poetic stories […]
Black Woman Who Worked at KFC for 47 Years Finally Retiring
Nationwide — Loretta Neely, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee who worked at a local KFC restaurant for 47 years, is being recognized for her many years of service […]
Black Entrepreneurs Blocked from Buying 4.6 Acres of Land to Develop Modern Day Negro Baseball League
Nationwide — Meet Cleo Arrington & Glenn Draughn, two African American entrepreneurs who submitted a proposal to buy a local baseball field in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, but were blocked […]
Reggae Artist Who Named Almost 300 People in a Song About Violence Releases New Song Called “Crazy Love”
Nationwide — In today’s world, violence is becoming part of the norm. Kingston-born Reggae/Dancehall artist Lushy Banton recalls losing close friends and others in his community due to violence experienced […]
Black Author to Release 3rd Installment in Best-Selling, Award-Winning Picture Book Series
Lil Herbie is back again by popular demand! Nationwide — African American author Sherrika Myers uses her past to inspire her books. She grew up stuttering and was constantly ridiculed […]
Snoop Dogg, Jill Scott, Babyface to Headline 2023 Cincinnati Music Festival
Berrywise Enterprise providing competitive pricing for the 2023 Cincinnati Music Festival. Prime seating and hotel accommodations are available and selling fast. Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a Black-owned premier ticket and […]
Nigerian American Author Chinedu Achebe Nationally Recognized, Wins 2023 Independent Press Award
Nationwide — The Independent Press Award has recognized The Miseducation of Obi Ifeanyi by Chinedu Achebe in the category of African American Fiction as the winner. Experts judge the competition […]
Founders of 'Hey There' Series Reimagine Black Characters by Challenging Stigmas and Reclaiming Mental Health in Kids Stories
Nationwide — Meet Adryan Moorefield and TJ Perry, the co-founders of the popular Hey There series. These seasoned educators are reimagining the genre by inserting characters of color in real-life […]
Founder's “Black Graduates Matter” Branded Kente Stoles Already Trending with Class of 2023 Graduates
Nationwide — Meet A.J. Koto, founder and CEO of Graduation-Stoles.com, a leading supplier of graduation Kente stoles to high schools and universities across the country. Class of 2023 graduations will […]
Black Couple’s Debut Film Addresses Rarely Discussed Topic of Porn Addiction and Conveys a Powerful Message
Nationwide — Peter and Pamela McNeil, an African American couple from Charlotte, North Carolina, have developed a new film being streamed on Amazon Prime Video called Urge about faith, love, […]
Black Artists Encouraged to Apply For Global Musicians Partnership Program
Nationwide — Kansas City is the first and only UNESCO Creative City of Music in the United States. Established in 2017, Creative City KC, Inc. is a not-for-profit and the […]
Black Non-Profit’s Art and Jazz Gala Celebrates 12 Years of Service to Breast Cancer Survivors and Families
Tickets are available now for April 30 event benefitting local breast cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Nationwide — I Will Survive, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) based in Atlanta, Georgia […]
Creative Black Teens Encouraged to Submit Artwork, Writings, Music to Expressions by Walgreens Challenge
Nationwide — Research shows that teens today care about lots of issues, from navigating high school to the global environment. However, mental health, specifically anxiety and depression, ranks highest––especially among […]
Creator of the First Ethiopian Superhero Expands His Children’s Book to More Languages and Formats
Nationwide — Open Hearts Big Dreams (OHBD) is launching a special collaboration with Etan Comics, the creator of the character Jember, the first Ethiopian superhero. The partnership makes the children’s […]
Keith Lee Receives Backlash For Thanking God After Surviving Wrong-Way Crash
Nationwide — Social media food critic Keith Lee is speaking openly about a frightening wrong-way crash that nearly killed him and his family near Dallas. After surviving the Sept. 3 […]
Rapper Fat Joe Claims He's "the Blackest" While Defending His Use of the N-Word
Nationwide — Rapper Fat Joe, who is from the Bronx, is once again defending his connection to Black culture and his use of the N-word. The Puerto Rican and Cuban […]
25-Year-Old Becomes The 9th Black Woman to Be Crowned Miss America 2027
Nationwide — Regan Hutsell, an African American woman from Houston, Texas, has been crowned Miss America 2027 after competing against representatives from across the United States and several U.S. territories. […]
Singer/ Rapper Lizzo "Relieved" After Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed By Former Stylist
Nationwide — Lizzo says she is “relieved” after a federal judge dismissed the remaining claims in a lawsuit filed by former wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels. U.S. District Judge Fernando L. […]
Black Southern Artist Ayanna Honors Dolly Parton With "Jolene," Connecting Alabama, Compton and a Generational Literacy Story
College professor, songwriter, and producer pays tribute to her childhood musical inspiration while highlighting the storytelling behind her growing catalog. Nationwide — Alabama-born, Compton-raised songwriter, producer and college professor AYANNA […]
Young Black Athlete Tragically Dies After Medical Emergency During College Football Game
Nationwide — MicahJo Barnett, an African American college football player from Liberty, Missouri, died after experiencing a medical emergency during a game Saturday. The William Jewell College junior was taken […]
Tyler Perry Launches New Film Label Called Maxscene, Named After His Late Mother
Nationwide — Tyler Perry has launched Maxscene, a new film label under Tyler Perry Studios that honors his late mother, Willie Maxine Perry. The label will support independent filmmakers and help […]
Award-Winning, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Brings Book to Life With New Black Women’s Sip & Read Experience in Maryland
Black Womaning After Hours™: The First Pour brings Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America® off the page for an evening of wine, conversation, and connection on September […]
Actor Michael Wright, Known For His Role in "The Five Heartbeats," Dies at 70
Nationwide — Michael Wright, best known for starring in “The Five Heartbeats” and “Sugar Hill,” has died at age 70 in Los Angeles. His family said he suffered heart failure […]
NBA Star Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14K a Month in Child Support for His Son That He's Never Met
Nationwide — NBA star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 a month in child support to Alexandria Desroches for their son, Amir. The ruling comes after he acknowledged […]
Fresh Off Dominant VERZUZ Performance, Joe to Headline the 6th Annual Star 94.5 Heart & Soul Music Festival
Keke Wyatt, Case, Con Funk Shun, Meli’sa Morgan and Hip-Hop Legend Chubb Rock Join One of Central Florida’s Premier Celebrations of Classic R&B Tickets Start at Just $50 Nationwide — […]
Jamie Foxx Reveals Why He Hesitated About Having Another Baby at 58
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is preparing to become a father again at 58, but he initially had doubts about raising another child later in life. The actor said a conversation with […]
Independent Black Filmmakers Launch Bootcamp Teaching How to Produce a Streaming Series on a Guerilla Budget
Nationwide — The award-winning team behind the independent drama series Sundays After Church is inviting aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, and content creators behind the scenes with “How We Shot […]
Trishauna Clarke Stars Alongside Maurice Hall in "The Seed" - Production Wraps This Week On First-Time Director Vanna James' Inspirational Debut
Former Ohio State Football Star and Mo-tivation Unlimited Producer Maurice Hall Leads Indie Feature That Defies L.A. Production Odds Nationwide — Production is wrapping this week on The Seed, the […]
Master P Says He Wants Rap Snacks to Go Public and Create More Black Wealth
Nationwide — Rapper Master P says Rap Snacks is considering going public as the brand looks for ways to expand Black ownership and create more opportunities for communities to build wealth. […]
Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]
Kanye West to Perform Two Sold Out Concerts in Russia After UK Ban and European Concert Cancellations
Nationwide — Kanye West is set to perform two sold-out concerts in Russia despite being barred from entering the UK and losing several shows across Europe. The rapper continues to […]
Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”
HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]
Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids
Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Open a Kids' Skating Rink in Lancaster, California
Nationwide — After more than 40 years of working with children, entrepreneur Duana Garrett is making history in Lancaster, California, as the first Black woman to open a children’s skating […]
Author Releases New Book Series on the Innovations of Early Black Inventors Who Helped Shape America
The series reveals the legacy of U.S. Assistant Patent Examiner Henry E. Baker (1800–1900s) and over 400 African American inventions that changed the world. Nationwide — Author and creative technologist […]
Black Mom and Her Adult Son Partner to Teach Children About the Power of Their Imagination
Mother and son, Nadine and Andrew Burton, are taking the next step in a twenty-plus-year journey that started with Andrew inspiring an improvement theme and a book about imagination and […]
At 63 Years Old, This Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s
Nationwide — At 63 years old, Johnnie Reid is proving that athletic excellence does not have an expiration date. The accomplished sprinter and shot put champion is running faster today […]
Will Smith to Star with Jaafar Jackson in New Action Thriller "Supermax" on Prime Video
Nationwide — Will Smith is set to star alongside Jaafar Jackson in the upcoming action thriller Supermax, which will become Jaafar’s second major acting project after his breakout performance in […]
LeBron James Plans to Raise $5 Billion for New Basketball League to Compete With NBA
Nationwide — NBA icon LeBron James is reportedly involved in plans to create a global basketball league that could compete with the NBA. The proposed league would feature teams from around […]
Oprah Winfrey’s South Africa Girls’ Leadership Academy Will Close After 20 Years
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey announced that her South African girls’ academy will close its current operations by the end of 2027. She shares plans to move toward a larger scholarship […]
Oprah Winfrey Reveals That She Was Born With a Different Name
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey revealed that the name she became famous for was not the name written on her birth certificate. The media mogul said she was actually born Orpah, but […]
Black Author and Illustrator Releases New Book Exploring Love, Grief, and Human Emotions Through Visual Art
Nationwide — Mericstarr announces the release of Love, Loss, and Everything In Between: A Collection of Stories, a newly published graphic storytelling collection created and illustrated by artist and writer […]
Award-Recognized Black Author Releases Thriller Series Exploring America Through the Lens of Race, Identity, and Empowerment
A provocative debut in the BLACK Novel Series asks a bold question: What if you discovered that the American Civil War never ended, it just started being waged on different […]
Fitness Star Suddenly Collapses and Dies at 35 Just Hours After His Last Instagram Post
Nationwide — Mailson Araujo, a professional bodybuilder from Brazil, has sadly passed away at age 35 after collapsing at his home in Alagoinhas. His mother, a nursing technician, attempted to […]
Rapper Boosie Files Lawsuit After Paying $600K for Trump Pardon Deal That Never Happened
Nationwide — Rapper Boosie Badazz has filed a lawsuit over a failed presidential pardon effort, claiming he paid $600,000 for help securing clemency. The rapper is now seeking to recover part […]
Just Like Me TV Launches Five Original Animated Series Led by a Black Princess Who Currently Has No Rival Anywhere on Screen
“The Unexpected Princess” headlines a five-show slate premiering July 13, giving parents something positive, entertaining, and kid-friendly for their children to watch this summer, alongside “Jalen’s Neighborhood,” “ABN Newsroom,” “The […]