Nationwide — Tourists planning to visit the new Museum of Black Civilization in Dakar, Senegal should also take a moment to check out Chez Alpha Books, an English bookstore committed […]
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R. Kelly Explodes During Interview With Gayle King -- Says, "I Need Help! I've Been Assassinated"
Nationwide — In an explosive interview, R. Kelly is breaking his silence about the sexual abuse charges that landed him in jail last month. The embattled R&B singer spoke with […]
R. Kelly Gets Emotional in Explosive Interview With Gayle King -- Says, "I Didn't Do This Stuff"
Nationwide — In his first interview since being charged with aggravated sexual abuse, R. Kelly told “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King that the accusations are lies. The charges involve […]
Plans for Legacy of Blues Empress Bessie Smith Blossoming Exponentially
Lindsay Guion, Senior Entertainment Advisor to the Bessie Smith Estate, Touts Plans for Broadway Musical, Feature Film, Hollywood Walk of Fame Star and U.S. Postal Stamp Renewal New York, NY […]
No, Solange Knowles Did Not Buy BlackPlanet -- But She Did Launch a New Page!
Nationwide — After a brief social media hiatus since October 2018, singer-songwriter Solange Knowles is back with a bang. On February 27, she announced through her Instagram and Twitter posts […]
Grammy-Nominated Saxophonist Tia Fuller Reunited Beyoncé’s All-Girl Band for Berklee Class
Professor’s Ensemble Classes Highlight Pop Stars’ Production, Performance Techniques New York, NY — Just a few short years ago, saxophonist Tia Fuller was rocking heels, skirts, and sequins as she […]
Black Woman-Owned Company Launches New Line of Dolls With Trendy Fashions
Philadelphia, PA — A line of fashion dolls arrives on the scene, stunning, curvaceous, and impeccably dressed. What are they called? Beautiful Blessings. Since 2016, a growing number of girls, […]
Tyrell Zimmerman, Black Children’s Book Author, Makes Stop on His National Book Tour With His NFL Friends at a School In Georgia
Nationwide — Tyrell Zimmerman, author of the #1 urban children’s book on the market, Carter: My Dream, My Reality, will be featured as a guest at Church Street Elementary School […]
Not Just Will Smith -- His Family Members Are Also Very Successful in the Entertainment Industry
Nationwide — Will Smith is one of the world’s most successful and popular actors with a long history starring in some of our favorite films and television shows. However, he […]
Baltimore Author Receives National Recognition For Memoir About Her Upbringing and Colorism
“…a graciously and generously-provided tool for would-be allies who seek to eliminate, in themselves and their communities, the personal and institutional racism that causes and perpetuates colorism.” Nationwide — Baltimore-based […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches YouTube Channel Critiquing VIP Events
Shannon L. Reynolds AKA the VIP Princess is an entertainment influencer and the “Siskel & Ebert” of live events Philadelphia, PA — For those who want to experience the most from […]
R. Kelly Released From Prison Just 3 Days After Turning Himself in to the Police
Chicago, IL — R. Kelly, who has officially been charged with sexual assault, was released from prison after spending no more than 3 days behind bars. He was released from […]
Grammys’ Best Rap Album — Cardi B and Invasion of Privacy!
Nationwide — Cardi B made history at the 2019 Grammys after winning the best rap album for her album, Invasion of Privacy – she is the first solo woman to win […]
Actress Lunden De’Leon Joins Police Drama Series
Los Angeles, CA — It was recently announced that actress Lunden De’Leon (We’re the Millers, The Lakehouse) has been cast in the television police drama The Carson Brothers filming in […]
When a Black Scholar Puts His English Lit Degree to Use, the Result Is... All Over The Place
Oakland, CA — Nearly two decades after completing undergraduate studies in English Literature and Theater, Robertson Greene releases his debut title, All Over the Place. Like so many students with […]
Burberry Apologizes for Designing a Hoodie With a Noose Around the Neck
Nationwide — Fashion brand Burberry has apologized for designing a hoodie with a noose around the neck which was showcased during its London Fashion Week show. The design, which received […]
#BlackBoyMagic: 10-Year Old Author Pens His Own Book Series for Kids
Voracious reader turned writer inspires people young and old with his love of books and writing Washington, DC — Great works are known to come in small packages, and the […]
In Celebration of Black History Month, Diversity In Cannes is Announcing Its 10th Anniversary at the Cannes Film Festival
Independent Film Initiative Celebrates Its Role In Diversifying the World’s Most Prestigious Film Festival in Cannes, France Los Angeles, CA — In honor of Black History Month, Diversity In Cannes […]
Aspiring and Bestselling Black Authors to Collaborate For One-of-a-Kind Conference in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC — Whether you’re an aspiring author with only a creative idea for a book, or you have 20+ books published and you’re ready to take it to the […]
Hot Rising Publication, EMpeccable Magazine, Announces Big First Year Celebration at Atlanta's City Hall!
Atlanta, GA — EMpeccable Magazine proudly announces the presentation of EMpeccable Magazine Celebration LIVE! This highly anticipated event will take place on March 16, 2019 at Atlanta’s City Hall. In […]
Actor Alfonso Ribeiro Denied Copyright For the "Carlton Dance" He Invented
Nationwide — Alfonso Ribeiro, the comical actor who created the “Carlton Dance” in the 1991 episode of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air where he played Will Smith’s cousin Carlton, has been […]
Kroger Supermarkets to Carry Black Family-Owned Food Product Line, Heritage Fare, in Over 1,000 Stores
Nationwide — From its sweet and savory seasonings to its hot and spicy sauces, Heritage Fare, Ltd. has created a line of convenience foods that capture traditional down-home African American […]
African American Dad, Inspired By His 4-Year Old Son, Launches New Startup Publishing Company For Children’s Books
New York, NY — A.D. Largie, author and founder of Kemet Kids Publishing, is a renowned independent children’s content creator and publisher. The New York-based company is best known for […]
New York City Dept of Education Purchases Nearly 10,000 Anti-Gang Children's Books From African American Self-Publisher
Ralph Burgess, founder of Burgess Publishing and Media, has written a one of a kind book in both English and Spanish that’s turning educators’ heads nationwide. Newark, NJ — From […]
Lindsay Guion, Album Producer + Contender for the 61st Grammy Awards, Launches Film + Soundtrack, "Therapy"
Nationwide — Therapy represents the point in the horizon where the future soul kisses the past. The project brings the sweet sincerity of classic soul to the swag-branded strains of […]
Chicago-Based Black Labor History Museum to Recognize Community Leaders With "Gentle Warrior Awards Gala"
National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porters Museum, in Collaboration With the Chicago Federation of Labor, Presents the 2019 A. Philip Randolph “Gentle Warrior Awards Gala” Fundraiser Chicago, IL — The […]
4 Famous Black Jazz Musicians from the 20th Century
Nationwide — From fashion to the Civil Rights movement, Jazz music had a huge impact on American culture in the 20th century. Learn more about the famous black jazz musicians […]
Black-Owned Jewelry Brand Gets Super Bowl Spotlight
Married to Medicine’s Dr. Jackie Walters & Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Wear Shannon Saint Clair Jewelry for Super Bowl Weekend Atlanta, GA — Bravo TV’s Married to Medicine star, […]
Just in Time for Black History Month, New Platform Brings Afrocentric Events to You
Nationwide — A new event platform called frocentric connects Black and African people within diaspora to events that are ‘Afrocentric’ in nature.
5 Causes to Support During Black History Month
Nationwide — Black History Month is a great time to pay tribute to the past, but it is also an important time to invest in the future. These organizations help […]
Hollywood Actor and Filmmaker Lewis T. Powell Shows Off His Culinary Skills in the Kitchen
Nationwide — Hollywood actor and filmmaker Lewis T. Powell is a man of many talents. Among those is cooking, which he does exceptionally well. When he is not acting, ‘hitting’ […]
Tangi Miller's Indie Film, "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life," to Premiere in LA at Pan African Film Festival on February 9th
Actress/ Producer and Director, Tangi Miller’s Latest Project “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life” Stars Cisco Reyes and Jasmine Burke and Co-Stars Omar Gooding and Grammy Nominated Actress/ Songstress […]
Grammy-Winning Delfeayo Marsalis and His Uptown Orchestra Celebrate Hometown New Orleans Heroes with New Album
“Soooo New Orleans!” — Allen Morrison, DownBeat “You’re gonna feel like you’re at a street party in the Crescent City with trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis leading the Uptown Jazz Orchestra.” — […]
A Capella Ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock Announce 2024-2025 Appearance Dates to Celebrate Band’s 50 Years and Beyond Tour
Nationwide — Critically acclaimed a cappella group and social justice champions, Sweet Honey In The Rock, proudly announce new tour dates for the fall and spring of 2025 in commemoration […]
Black-Owned Facilities Management and Maintenance Company Celebrates 5 Years in Business, Wins Prestigious Award
Nationwide — On August 22nd, 2024, Jengo Facilities LLC was awarded the 2024 Champion award by the Dallas Fort Worth chapter of the African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP DFW). […]
Melanated Cares Foundation to Host 2024 Annual Camping Retreat Powered by Winnebago Industries Foundation
Nationwide — The Melanated Cares Foundation is pleased to announce that this year’s annual event, Melanated Campout, will be powered by Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor […]
Riverside Hawks Class of 2030 Boys Basketball Team Take Home AAU National Championship Trophy – 2nd Year in a Row
Father and son lead the team to championship – coach Hector “Hec” Almodóvar and Amare Almodovar inspire with combination of team spirit and hard work Nationwide — The young basketball […]
Award-Winning Black Director to Bring “A Raisin in the Sun” Stage Play to Sacramento
There Will Also Be Talk Back Sessions/ Panels After Several of the Performances Nationwide — Carrie’s Touch, a Black-owned breast cancer awareness organization, is proud to announce the upcoming production […]
Gymnast Jordan Chiles Stripped of Her Bronze Medal, But New Video Proves She Did Everything Right
Nationwide — In a fresh twist to the ongoing Olympic gymnastics controversy, Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal in the women’s floor exercise final is once again under scrutiny. USA Gymnastics announced […]
Beyonce's Nonprofit Donates $500K to Support Black Cowboys and Cowgirls
Nationwide — Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is making a significant impact by shining a spotlight on Black cowboys and equestrian culture, not just through her music but also through her philanthropic efforts. […]
2024 Teen, Miss, Ms. and Mrs. Black United States Pageant Winners Crowned
Nationwide — The Black United States® pageant crowned the winners of the 2024 competition on June 19, 2024. The event highlighted contestants from across the United States by showcasing their […]
Netflix to Develop "A Different World" Spin-Off Series About Dwayne and Whitley's Daughter Being in College
Nationwide — Exciting news for fans of “A Different World,” Netflix is currently in the early stages of developing a sequel series that will follow the adventures of Dwayne and […]
50 Cent Wins $1 Billion Lawsuit From Former Drug Kingpin Alleging He Stole His Life Story
Nationwide — Rapper and television mogul 50 Cent has triumphed in a $1 billion lawsuit filed by Cory “Ghost” Holland, a former drug kingpin, over the hit TV series Power, […]
Black Woman Sports Executive of 20 Years Launches New TV Sports Competition Show For Athletes
Nationwide — Alexis Levi, Founder and CEO of Next Sports Pro LLC, is launching a new TV show called The Next American Sports Pro Competition. It’s the latest and greatest […]
HBCU Grad/Filmmaker Gifts Over 400 Laptops to Students in Need and Creates Free Family-Friendly Streaming Network
Nationwide — Award-winning filmmaker and radio personality Tim Greene played tennis for two HBCUs, Hampton University and Livingstone College, and received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management with […]
TrioFest, a Father & Daughter Run Festival Returns to Bring the Flavor of the Caribbean to the DMV
Third Annual TrioFest, Wine, Jerk & Curry Festival Moves To Charles County Promising An Impressive Line-Up, Wine Tasting & Authentic Caribbean Cuisine. Nationwide — TrioFest, the highly anticipated annual celebration […]
A Black American's Journey Back to Africa Just Might Earn Him a Grammy
Nationwide — On a one-way ticket to Africa, Chad Harper left Brooklyn, NY in the fall of 2016. He settled in Kenya where he connected with Kunta Official Beats, a […]
Chris Redding Makes Waves In Music Advocating for Mental Health and Neurodiversity
Nationwide — Chris Redding, a recording artist and dedicated neurodiversity advocate, is making waves in the music industry and beyond with his latest album, “Visions of Sounds.” As a neurodivergent […]
Rapper Lil Durk’s 10-Year-Old Son Shoots His Stepfather in Defense of His Mom
Nationwide — Last week, a 10-year-old boy, the biological son of rapper Lil Durk, shot his stepfather to protect his mother during a domestic dispute, possibly related to custody issues. […]
Actor Columbus Short Apologizes For Saying That Black Women Are ‘Untrainable’
Nationwide — Actor Columbus Short has issued an apology after he strongly insinuated in a clip on
Keith Lee Explains Why He Dropped Taraji P. Henson’s Rose on the Floor at the BET Awards
Nationwide — At the 2024 BET Awards, host Taraji P. Henson made the mistake of misidentifying Keith Lee in the audience. Afterwards, she gave him a rose and he was […]
Will Smith Performs New Song 'You Can Make It' With Kirk Franklin at BET Awards
Nationwide — Will Smith made a triumphant return to the stage at the 2024 BET Awards, debuting his new song “You Can Make It” and thrilling fans with an energetic […]
NeNe Leakes to Return to Reality TV with New Series on Lifetime Network
Nationwide — Get ready to laugh out loud this summer on Lifetime with a new caught-on-video clip series that explores an everyday facet of life – love. Debuting July 1st […]
Black Culinary Artist and Visionary Competes in Carla Hall’s “2024 Favorite Chef” Amidst Health Challenges a Resilient Journey
Nationwide — In an extraordinary twist of fate, Chef Claude, a passionate home cook with vision has found himself on the grand stage of Carla Hall’s 2024 Favorite Chef competition. […]
Documentary About the Founder of the Black History Mobile Museum Selected for Essence Film Festival
Nationwide — Reel Sung Productions is thrilled to announce that a documentary called Living Proof: Dr. Khalid’s Black History Mobile Museum directed by Mr. Wave of the legendary New York […]
Meet the Black Mom Who is Donating 10,000 Free Copies of Her Book to Organizations That Help Children
Nationwide — Tera Carissa Hodges, an African American mom, life coach, and author has released her children’s book I Am: A Little One’s Guide to Affirmations this summer all over […]
Renowned Black Plastic Surgeon’s Practice Voted as Philadelphia’s Favorite For Cosmetic Surgery and Liposuction
Nationwide — Dr. Jude Opoku-Agyeman, an award-winning board-certified Black plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the Founder of Opoku Plastic Surgery, is celebrating that his practice has been recognized by the […]
Black Medical Doctor Releases New STEM Book For Children of Color
Nationwide — Robert W. Sessoms, M.D., has released a new 32-page paperback STEM book for children of color entitled Uncle Julius and the Science Gang. He says that he wrote […]
Chris Brown Shows Extreme Frustration After Getting Stuck in the Air During Concert
Nationwide — During a recent concert, Chris Brown found himself in an unexpected predicament when a stage malfunction left him suspended in mid-air. The incident occurred during his performance of […]
Black Girlz Productions Presents Third Sold-Out Performance of “Love Letters to the Black Man” in Inglewood, California
Nationwide — Black Girlz Productions presents “Love Letters to the Black Man” on August 3, 2024 at The Miracle Theater located in Inglewood, California. All are invited to attend this […]
1-Year-Old Painter Makes History as Youngest Artist to Be Recognized by Guinness World Records
Nationwide — Meet Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, who at just one year and 152 days old, breaks records as the youngest male artist ever recognized by Guinness World Records. His […]
Respected Hip Hop Historian to Produce Docuseries About Whodini, The Fat Boys, and More
In addition to the docuseries, Sean XLG, a rapper, author, and hip-hop music historian will also release his 5th studio album. Nationwide — Sean XLG, a respected rap artist and […]
Black Teen Designs Her Prom Dress Inspired by Prince and Frog Disney Movie
Nationwide — Layla Hildreth, an African American high school senior from Irondale, Alabama, designed her own prom dress, drawing inspiration from Princess Tiana, the beloved character from Disney’s The Princess and […]
LA Mayor Karen Bass, Norm Lewis, Stokley, Myles Frost, Councilwoman Heather Hutt Set to Shine as Honorees at the 30th NAACP Theatre Awards
BMF star Michole Briana White to Host, Debbie Allen, Jonathan Majors, LisaRaye, Margaret Avery, Richard Lawson, Kenny Lattimore, Tabitha Brown, cast members of THE CHI, Dorian Missick scheduled to praise […]