Nationwide — Janet Rollé has recently been named the new CEO and Executive Director of the American Ballet Theatre, making her the first Black person to lead the prestigious ballet […]
Entertainment & Lifestyle
12-Year Old Boy Makes History, Publishes Book About Black Superhero
Nationwide — Julius Faison, a 12-year-old African American boy from New York City, enjoys reading adventurous books so much that he has written his own book about a Black superhero. […]
In New Children's Mystery Series, Young Black Female Detective Investigates the Murder of a Famous Singer
Kara L. Amis announces the publication of the second book in the ‘Robbie Raines’ series New York, NY — When a famous singer is found dead, murder is suspected, so […]
Miss Kentucky, Elle Smith, Becomes 3rd Black Woman in a Row to Win Miss USA Competition
Nationwide — Elle Smith has made history as yet another African American woman to win the 2021 Miss USA competition. The winners for the past three years have been Black […]
Actress Janet Hubert Applauds Will Smith's Performance in 'King Richard'
Nationwide — After a decades-long feud between Janet Hubert and her former The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-star Will Smith, she recently expressed her praises to Smith’s performance in the […]
Actress Monica Calhoun Shares Touching Video of Her Teaching Her Blind Son to Swim
Nationwide — More than being an iconic actress, Monica Calhoun is also a caring mother to her son who is blind. A video that she posted of her with her […]
WBLS’ Circle of Sisters 2021 Returns Virtually with Steve Harvey, Mary J. Blige, Babyface and More
Encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black women worldwide. Tickets on sale at WBLS.com Shop your favorite Black-owned brands at the Virtual Marketplace Vendor. Registration is now open. New York City — […]
Christelle Awa From Congo Crowned Winner of African Most Beautiful USA Beauty Pageant
Nationwide — It was a night of bliss, fashion, music, and great African cultural performances at the maiden launch of the much-anticipated African Most Beautiful USA beauty pageant. Christelle Awa, […]
Black Business Owner of Big Red’s Hot Sauce Makes Forbes Next 1000 List
Nationwide — Paul Ford and his wife, Tasia, the owners of Big Red’s Hot Sauce have always been known for bringing the full flavor of hot sauces with the heat […]
California ‘Brilliant Girl’ Says Black Girls Can Be Superheroes Too!
Nationwide — Just being themselves, mocha or bronze, short hair or long, nappy or straight, women of color are on the front line and positioned for success in this decade […]
Country’s First Black Culinary Lifestyle Publication Honors Resilience Through Pandemic with Special Print Issue
Cuisine Noir Magazine returns to print with a special edition featuring untold stories from around the globe. Oakland, CA — The country’s first Black culinary lifestyle publication, Cuisine Noir Magazine, […]
Steve Harvey, Billionaire Robert Smith Team Up to Help HBCU Students Enjoy More ‘Freedom’
Nationwide — Steve Harvey has always had soft spot for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Now the acclaimed comedian, television show host, entrepreneur and philanthropist is taking his longstanding […]
Book Series About Black Hairdresser Turned Secret Agent Inspires Girls of Color
Benita’s sixth sense is a blessing and a curse. She finds that intuition puts her partner and her lover in danger… Nationwide — Urban Books Media is pleased to announce […]
Fab 5 Freddy, Former Host of Yo! MTV Raps, is Now Defending Blacks Charged With Marijuana Crimes
80’s Hip-Hop icon, Fab 5 Freddy, has partnered with Bernard Noble who was incarcerated for 7 years for possession of two marijuana joints. Their partnership will roll out a new […]
Indie Soul Grammy Award Nominated Artist Bey Bright Continues to Shine and Create a Name For Himself in the Music Industry
Nationwide — Affectionately known as “The Bad Boy of Indie Soul,” Bey Bright is celebrating the success of his Soul Nostalgia music catalog which has streamed in excess of over […]
6-Year Old Author Reveals Memory Trick to Help Children Learn and Review the Alphabet in a Fun Way
Washington, DC — Six-year-old Corban Stephenson has written a new book entitled Alexander’s Hide and Seek Alphabet. While there are many alphabet books out there, this book has a different […]
2022 Denton Black Film Festival Announces Call for Vendors to Tech Expo
Currently seeking companies to showcase the latest technologies as part of a fast-growing festival that celebrates film, music, visual arts, spoken word, and dance. Denton, TX — As part of […]
$40K in Grants to Be Donated to K-12 Public Schools and Black & Brown Community Changemakers Across the Nation
The 501(c)(3) branch of the educational platform, Assemble, will kick off in Kansas City. Assemble is a new educational platform with courses from BIPOC innovators and leaders, launching on Black Friday. […]
Dawn Staley Becomes Highest Paid Black Female Basketball Coach With $22.4M Contract
Nationwide — Dawn Staley, who made history as the first female Black head coach for South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball, is now the highest-paid Black coach in women’s college basketball after […]
Once Unemployed in a Coma, 27-Year Old Black Songwriter Makes History in $42M Film
Kevin Marcus Miller wrote and produced a song that is featured in the hit film “Almost Christmas,” which was the number one comedy film at the box office when it […]
Bubba Wallace Becomes 1st Black Driver To Win NASCAR Cup Since 1963
Nationwide — Bubba Wallace has once again made history after winning at the recent NASCAR’s top Cup Series, making him the 1st Black driver to take home the championship since […]
39-Year Old Becomes 1st Black Head Football Coach at Univ. of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA — Donte Williams, who is only 39-years old, has made history as the first Black head football coach at the University of Southern California in over 140 […]
This Couple Spent 60 Years Developing Animated Content For Black Children Around the World
Nationwide — Meet legendary Hollywood producer, director, and animator Leo Sullivan and his wife Ethelyn O. Stewart Sullivan who have been working together for 60 years to uplift and inform […]
Rapper Rick Ross Finally Gets His License, Can Now Drive Collection of Over 100 Cars
Nationwide — Rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross, who owns more than 100 collectible cars, finally has his driver’s license for the first time at the age of 45.
One Woman Show, Black Stage Play “The Naked Truth” to Debut in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA — Alijoh Entertainment Works (AEW) is proud to announce its inaugural production of The Naked Truth starring actress Tomeka Tiller. This riveting theatrical production, directed by the acclaimed […]
Meet Pamela Uba, the First Black Woman to Be Crowned Miss Ireland
Ireland — Pamela Uba, who is a South African native, is crowned as the 2021 Miss Ireland, making her the first-ever Black Miss Ireland in its 74-year history.
Award-Winning Black Author Teams Up With Daughter to Release New Children’s Book Series Based on Her Life
Nationwide — Award-winning urban fantasy author S.L. Jackson is back, but this time he’s accompanied by his adolescent daughter, Shelby Lea. The father-daughter author duo has collaborated to release the […]
Black Descendant of 4th U.S. President James Madison Publishes Book About His Black Family
Santa Fe, NM — Dr. Bettye Kearse, retired pediatrician and black descendant of President James Madison, is the author of the award-winning book The Other Madisons: The Lost History of […]
Black-Owned Clothing Company Launches Line of Pro-Black Coffee Mugs to Start Mornings Off With Positivity and Blessing
Lex Pyerse’s stylish mugs use eye-catching and thought-provoking words and word clusters that capture the essence of Black excellence and promote individuality. Los Angeles, CA -– Lex Pyerse Clothing has […]
HBCU Makes Offer to Recruit Teen Basketball Player With One Arm
Nationwide — Hansel Emmanuel Donato Dominguez, a 17-year old from Florida who is a star basketball player with just one arm, has been offered a full scholarship to play for […]
Meet the Siblings Who Are Teaching Other Kids How to Speak up to 8 Different Languages
Cleveland, OH — Meet 4-year old Emilio, 6-year old Amora, 8-year old Rosie, 10-year old LaLa, 12-year old Anita, 16-year old Malachi, 18-year old Kimoni, 20-year old Mina, and baby […]
Founder of Black-Owned Sneaker Company Seeks to Empower Athletes About New NCAA Ruling
Atlanta, GA — Under a recent Supreme Court ruling, the National Collegiate Athletic Association can no longer place restrictions on education-related benefits for student-athletes. NCAA athletes can now profit from […]
Kevin Hart’s Media Company Hartbeat Hit by Internal Turmoil and Lawsuits
Nationwide — Kevin Hart’s entertainment company Hartbeat is facing internal turmoil after layoffs, lawsuits, and internal shakeups. Reports say the once fast-growing media firm is shrinking as projects stall and executives […]
Tamron Hall Reveals Why She Walked Away from $2 Million Contract With NBC
Nationwide — Television host and journalist Tamron Hall turned down a $2 million NBC contract after learning she would be removed from her roles at the network. She said the decision […]
Usher Launches Paid Internship Program for His Upcoming Tour With Chris Brown
Nationwide — Singer Usher has launched a paid internship program tied to his upcoming tour, giving aspiring music industry workers in Atlanta and Detroit a chance to join live production […]
Young Black Streamer Breaks Guinness World Record, Completes 12,412 Pull-Ups in 24 Hours
Nationwide — Xavier Dillard, a 22-year-old African American streamer from Virginia, set a new Guinness World Record by completing 12,412 pull-ups in 24 hours. He outperformed the previous mark during a […]
NFL Player Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty of Assaulting Personal Chef, Sheds Tears
Nationwide — NFL player Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of attacking his former personal chef during a 2025 dispute. A jury cleared him of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault. While […]
Comedian Sinbad Returns To Stand-Up Stage After 2020 Stroke
Nationwide — Comedian Sinbad returns to the stand-up stage more than five years after a 2020 stroke affected his mobility, announcing new shows in Pasadena. He shares recovery updates and […]
NFL Star Shedeur Sanders Balances Football Career, Earns a College Degree With a 3.9 GPA
Nationwide — NFL star Shedeur Sanders has graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder while continuing his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. He earned a sociology degree with a […]
Meet the Trailblazing Black Author Bringing Her Children’s Book into School Classrooms Nationwide
Nationwide — Marcia Paige, the author of ABC Explorers: The Journey Begins with Letters and Pride, published by Line Queen Publishing, is celebrating that her new book for children of […]
Kim Kardashian is Now Suing Ray J for $6M for Breach of Contract
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is suing Ray J over a $6 million dispute tied to a 2023 settlement from their long-running sex tape case. She and Kris Jenner allege he broke […]
LaToya Jackson Finally Reveals Why Her Sister, Janet Jackson, is Not in the 'Michael' Biopic
Nationwide — LaToya Jackson shared why Janet Jackson does not appear in the Michael biopic, saying her sister simply chose not to take part. The film still features several Jackson […]
Black-Led Media Platform and International Film Festival Launch Nationwide Competition to Discover Emerging Culture Voices
Nationwide — JaroGO, a next-generation streaming and media platform, has announced the launch of the “Host The Culture. Own the Moment.” Nationwide Host Competition in partnership with the Peachtree Village […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]