Nationwide — Masterfully crafted by Jo Allen, The Mayfly and the Greedy Bullfrog is a story of grace. However, as a new African American female author on the horizon, she […]
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Historian Releases New Book That Rewrites Not Only the History of Blacks But of Humanity
Nationwide — The most provocative book ever written, The Clan of Southern Man by author and cultural historian, John Valentine, takes readers on a fascinating journey through time and untold […]
102-Year Old WWII Veteran Checks Skydiving Off Her Bucket List
Nationwide — At the age of 102, Vivian “Millie” Bailey, a World War II veteran from Maryland has finally achieved her dream of skydiving, making her one of the oldest […]
First Black-Owned Company to Publish Books by Prominent HBCU Alumni Releases Another Bestseller
Nationwide — The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC has released a new book entitled The HBCU Experience: The North Carolina A&T State University 2nd Edition featuring Dr. Jibreel Khazan (Ezell Blair […]
Ludacris Partners With His Daughter to Produce Animated Netflix Series That Empowers Young Black Girls
Nationwide — Rapper/actor Chris Bridges, more popularly known as Ludacris, is set to produce a new animated series called Karma’s World inspired by his eldest daughter Karma Bridges. The series […]
African American Master Guitarist Offers Virtual Lessons to Beginners Using Unique and Fun Teaching Method
Nationwide — Although the guitar is one of the most difficult instruments to learn how to play, there are always alternatives to giving up. Many people try to learn but […]
Filmmaker Completes Documentary That Exposes U.S. Government For Oppressing Black and Brown Communities
After two years of crowdfunding to raise $15K to film her documentary, Brandi Webb has finished her “Betrayal of a Nation” film project and is now looking to partner with […]
Talent Agents Join Forces to Create Black Agent Network
Black-owned talent agencies unite to form the Black Agent Network (BAN) because Representation Matters. Century City, CA — theFstate, Makena’s Talent Agency, and The Jackson Agency have partnered to form […]
Black Chef Launches Unique and Delicious African Cooking Classes Online and In-Person
Mirabel Umenei, Expert Chef and CEO/Founder of Motherland Cooking Xperience, Offers an Interactive Experience with the Best of African Food, Culture, and Music Grand Rapids, MI — Motherland Cooking Xperience, […]
Young Brooklyn Hairstylist Finds Herself in the Wrong Place At the Right Time in the Kickoff to an Action-Packed Urban Series
Nationwide — Urban Books Media is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Benita Renee Jenkins: Diva Secret Agent (Kensington Publishing Paperback Original – ISBN: 13 9781645561255). Brought to you […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Inspirational Line of Products
Nationwide — Poised to inspire visitors and keep them dressed to motivate others, entrepreneur Rennee’ Hubb has launched Inspire 2 Live and an Instagram page with a daily dose of […]
‘Millennials’: Kyle Massey, Keraun Harris, Philip Bolden, Aaron Grady, and Teresa Celeste to Star in New UMC Multi-Cam Comedy
Los Angeles, CA — Millennials, the multi-camera comedy series recently greenlit by the popular AMC Networks streaming service, UMC, has officially named its cast. Kyle Massey (That’s So Raven), Keraun […]
Travel Expert Releases New “Green Book” That Connects Travelers to Black-Owned Hotels, Restaurants, and More Around the World
Martinique Lewis’ new book — which has been featured on CNN, Travel Noire, Travel & Leisure, Black Enterprise, Fox Soul, and Condé Nast Traveler — also includes a directory of […]
Black Woman Director Makes History With Award-Winning Film and Stage Play
Marishka S. Phillips, a world-renowned actress turned acting coach, is now finding success as a director! New York, NY — Marishka S. Phillips wears many hats, the actor/ writer/ director/ […]
Two Sisters Launch Pop-Up Museum That Puts Women on Display in a Fun and Instagrammable Way
Womanish experience finally opens after a 6-month delay Chicago, IL — Founders Danyelle & Dionna Gray have finally put their finishing touches on their new and improved Womanish pop-up experience […]
Black Couple Known For Their Gullah Geechee Treats Debuts New Online Store Featuring Historic Charleston Chews
Charleston, SC — Michael & Latanya Allen, the founders and owners of Tastee Treats, have launched an online store allowing them to sell their historic Charleston Chews, jams, and jellies […]
New Black-Owned Dating Platform For Sports Fans to Launch
ScoreBiggerDating is a fun, unique dating platform that allows people to connect through their shared love of sports Savannah, GA — African-American entrepreneur Walter Davis recognized a need in the […]
5 Siblings Launch "The Sisters Show" Podcast to Connect Black America With the Global African Diaspora
Nationwide — The Sisters Show is a new talk show & podcast hosted by five sisters from Gambia (West Africa) now streaming on Apple Podcast and Facebook Live. The sisters […]
Jazz Musician Lydia Salett Dudley Asks Poignant Question During National Upheaval with New Single & Music Video, “Whatcha Gonna Say?”
Artist’s Art Center Provides Musical Education For Underserved Youth Raleigh, NC — Many Americans would agree that our nation is in turmoil. With a pandemic that’s worsening, racial injustice that’s […]
Black Children’s Book Author, Coco Labon, Introduces 2nd Adventure Book About A Kitten Named Polo
Nationwide — Coco LaBon is excited to introduce her new children’s book, Polo’s Mail Truck Adventure! This book is about a mischievous kitten named Polo who chases a butterfly onto […]
‘Monogamy’ TV Producers to Speak About Love, Marriage and Relationships at ‘Reimagine Love’ Retreat Held October 2-4
Dynamic Husband and Wife Producing Duo Talk Working Together and Keeping Love Alive In their Relationship Nationwide — Love is in the quarantine air and married producing team Caryn Ward […]
16-Year Old Uses Her Experiences to Create #1 Amazon New Release "Black Girl, White School"
Nationwide — In a summer filled with calls for racial justice, a high school senior is amplifying voices of Black girls in predominantly white schools, leaving her mark and sparking […]
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Grants $1 Million to Support Black Arts Programs
91% of funding supports BIPOC-founded or led organizations Atlanta, GA — The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces funding through the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund (Arts Fund). A total of […]
Michelle Obama Speech Inspires 13-Year Old Director and Producer of Animated Film
Nationwide — Kalia Love Jones is an ambitious 13-year old animated filmmaker who wants to empower others. Her first animated short film, The Power of Hope, inspired by a Michelle […]
Black Siblings From DC Create Travel Book and Animation Series For Kids During Homeschooling
Washington, DC — Jennaye Fennell, a single Black mother and educator, and her 3 entrepreneurial children are the creators of Fennell Adventures, a collection of unique travel books for kids. […]
Netflix Orders 10 Episodes of Animated ‘Good Times’ Series Co-Produced By Steph Curry
Nationwide — Netflix has given a 10-episode, straight-to-series order to a new animated take on Norman Lear’s classic sitcom “Good Times.” Carl Jones, whose credits include animated series “The Boondocks” […]
New Film, “Chocolate Kiss,” Now Streaming on Amazon Prime and Tubi
Detroit, MI — The Shoe Lady Productions’ latest film Chocolate Kiss, which is co-produced by Chosen One Productions and Scattered Envisions, is now streaming nationally on Amazon Prime Video. The […]
Rapper/ Spoken Word Artist, Reggie Jay, Releases 2nd Album With Songs About Racism, Injustice and Love
Nationwide — Reggie Jay has released his second album “Common Sense Ant’ Common” via Jordan’s Records on his website at ReggieJay.com. The album features songs about racism, injustice, love, today’s […]
Black Motivator, Community Activist Partners With Cities and Counties to Keep Senior Citizens Active Online
Via his foundation, Orrin Hudson is keeping children and senior citizens safe and productive during the pandemic. Nationwide — Orrin Hudson, founder of Be Someone, an Atlanta-based non-profit organization that […]
Entrepreneur Explores the Joys and Struggles of Being a Black Woman in Her Hit Podcast "Women Of Candor"
Podcast Evokes the Spirit of Powerful Black Women Such as Fannie Lou Hamer, Nina Simone, and Moms Mabley Dallas, TX — Everyone says they love listening to the truth and […]
New Designer Debuts Afro-Futurist Short Film with Corresponding Women's Underwear Line
Jonesboro, GA — The first Black-owned and operated Contemporary Creative House announces ‘Thirty’ — its first art production that includes both a short film and limited release of luxury women’s […]
Black Lives, Black Words Project Continues "Plays for the People" Series
Nationwide — An international project called Black Lives, Black Words is continuing their Plays for the People season with five new plays. Dedicated to social justice, the project commissions, develops, […]
Black Author Releases Powerful Memoir That Explores Quiet Unspoken Transitions of Life
Nationwide — Seasons Of Me: A Journey of Learning & Unlearning by Joyce Wambua Osborne is a powerful memoir that explores the quiet, often unspoken transitions that shape a life; […]
Introducing a New Black-Owned Apparel Line With Impactful and Controversial Messages
Nationwide — You may have seen the shirts during national news reports covering political protests, but did not know the name behind the designs. Ray Williams, the African American owner […]
HGTV Star Fired for Using the N-Word On-Air, Then Later Said the Word is "Not in My Vocabulary"
Nationwide — Nicole Curtis, the host and star of HGTV’s Rehab Addict, is under fire after a video showed her using a racial slur on set. The network immediately responded […]
Kandi Burruss Says Her Ex-Husband Lives in Her Guest House, But Refuses to Pay Rent
Nationwide — Singer and songwriter Kandi Burruss says her estranged husband, Todd Tucker, has been living in her Atlanta guest house without paying rent or contributing to household and child […]
Kid Rock Says Jay-Z is a “DEI Hire” for the Super Bowl Halftime Shows
Nationwide — Kid Rock is criticizing Jay-Z’s role as the executive producer of the Super Bowl halftime shows since 2020, calling him a “DEI hire” and linking recent NFL performances […]
Meet Charm La’Donna, the Black Choreographer Behind Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance
Nationwide — Charm La’Donna is the Emmy-nominated choreographer behind some of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime shows, including Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar. She combines years of dance training and […]
Meet the Black Woman-Certified Matchmaker Named Forty Plus & Flirty 2025 Summit Speaker of the Year
Nationwide — Forty Plus & Flirty proudly announces Jennifer J. Hayes as the 2025 Summit Speaker of the Year, honoring her nearly three decades of transformative work as a Professional […]
National Youth Foundation Announces 2026 International Student Poetry and Art Competition Promoting Equality
Nationwide — With a goal of promoting kindness and activism, global youth changemaker Isabella Hanson created the “I Matter” Poetry and Art Project. A component of the “I Matter” Project […]
Our Authors Study Club, Inc. and Los Angeles Leads the Nation in Citywide Black History Observance
Nationwide — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary and national debates intensify over the narrowing of Black History in classrooms, Los Angeles has made a clear declaration: Black […]
Meet the 14-Year-Old Black Teen Talk Show Hosts Interviewing Millionaires
Nationwide — The youth-led talk show The Nick and JJ Show is leveling up with the expansion of one of its fan-favorite segments, “JJ’s Flexx Corner,” now reimagined as a […]
During Black History Month, "A Life In The Sunshine" Honors the Stories Too Often Left Untold
Nationwide — As the nation observes Black History Month, award-winning author J. Everett Prewitt presents A Life In The Sunshine, a powerful autobiography that preserves everyday Black history — the […]
Laila Edwards Officially Becomes 1st Black Woman to Play with Team USA in Olympic Ice Hockey
Nationwide — Laila Edwards made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics as the first Black woman to compete for Team USA in Olympic ice hockey. The 22-year-old debuted in Milano Cortina, […]
Kirk Franklin Criticizes Church Silence About ICE, Says "Jesus’ Momma and Daddy Were Immigrants"
Nationwide — Gospel singer Kirk Franklin criticized church leaders for staying silent on ICE actions affecting immigrant and Black communities. He urged faith leaders to speak out, citing Jesus’ immigrant roots […]
Acclaimed Black Musician Resumes Personalized Guitar Lessons for Aspiring Artists Worldwide
Nationwide — Renowned guitarist and musician Earl Carter announces the launch of his personalized guitar lesson program, offering aspiring guitarists the opportunity to learn directly from his decades of professional […]
Black History Month: Award-Winning Author Dawn James Launches the Memoir Blueprint to Help African Americans Preserve Black History Through Their Own Stories
Publishing Expert Calls on Black Community to Document Personal Narratives Before They’re Lost Forever Nationwide — As Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans, award-winning author […]
Black-Owned Company Brings Culturally Rooted African Travel, Relocation, and Investment Opportunities to the Black Community
Nationwide — Berngo Safaris, LLC, a Black-owned travel and consulting small business founded in 2023 by Bernie Waruru in Cedar Springs, Michigan, is reshaping how the Black community engages with […]
Floyd Mayweather Sues Showtime Over $340M in Missing Fight Payouts
Nationwide — Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is suing Showtime for $340 million, claiming the network and its executives helped divert his earnings. He alleges hidden accounts and unauthorized transactions cost […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl Makes History as the Youngest Grammy Winner Ever
Nationwide — Singer Aura V made history at the 2026 Grammy Awards after winning Best Children’s Music Album with her father, Fyütch. At just 8 years old, she became the youngest […]
Sherri Shepherd’s Daytime Talk Show to End After Just Four Seasons
Nationwide — Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show Sherri is set to end after four seasons, with its run wrapping up in 2026. Producers say the decision reflects changes in daytime […]
Author Releases New Children's Book "The ABCs of R&B," About the Legends of Black Music
Nationwide — Get ready to hit the stage with The ABCs of R&B, the first A-to-Z children’s book celebrating the legends of rhythm and blues. Written by educator and author […]
"Shatter The Stereotypes" Documentary Now Available to Watch, Challenging Perceptions and Expanding the Narrative of Black Men
Nationwide — Shatter The Stereotypes, a documentary and emerging cultural movement created by Michael Taylor, is now available to watch online. The film invites audiences to challenge assumptions, move beyond […]
Black Sculptor Launches New Style of Sculpture to Refresh the Beautiful World of Visual Arts
Nationwide — Graylin Anderson, an African American artist and sculptor, has launched a new and innovative style of sculpture that he’s named Skinny Face & Dual Image, to stun, amaze, […]
"Grandmother" of Juneteenth Opal Lee Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Mattel has released a new Barbie doll honoring Opal Lee, the activist who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The doll celebrates her lifelong fight for freedom and equality, […]
Black Author/ Storyteller Releases New Poetry Collection: "Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee"
Nationwide — Cultural storyteller, educator, and author, Phoebe Eligon-Jones (also known as Blupoetres) announces the release of her transformative new poetry collection, Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee, a […]
Black Founder and Best-Selling Author Releases New Memoir "Deceitful Intentions"
A Manager’s True Story of Faith, Betrayal & Triumph — Now Available in English, Spanish, and as an Audiobook Nationwide — Gerard C. Cole Sr., best-selling author and founder of […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Streaming Network for Independent Artists
Nationwide — Alonzo Brock, Founder and CEO of Kingscastle Ent LLC, is proud to announce the official launch of KCETV, a bold new streaming network designed to amplify independent voices […]
Former NFL Player Sam Beal Has Been Missing for Over 7 Months
Nationwide — Ex-NFL player Sam Beal, who is 29 years old, has been missing for more than 7 months, and his family is asking the public for help. The former […]
Comedian Druski Mocks Mega-Church Pastors in New Skit, Sparks Debate About the Black Church
Nationwide — Comedian Druski is making headlines with his latest church-themed skit that pokes fun at modern mega-church culture, mixing flashy fashion, dramatic preaching, and outrageous requests for money. The short […]
Stephen A. Smith Says He’s ‘Dead Serious’ About Running for President in 2028
Nationwide — Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith says he is seriously thinking about running for president in 2028, noting that people have encouraged him to consider it. He also expressed excitement […]
Sean "Diddy" Combs Sells His Private Jet for an Estimated $30M
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold his matte black private jet just six months after being convicted on two federal prostitution-related charges. The move signals a major shift for the […]
Barbie Introduces First Autism-Inclusive Doll, Advocates Praise Mattel
Nationwide — Mattel is launching its first-ever autistic Barbie, a move autism advocates say helps children see themselves positively and teaches others that autistic people are valuable members of society. […]
Hip-Hop Artist John Forté, Known for His Work With the Fugees, Dies at 50
Nationwide — Grammy-nominated recording artist John Forté, known for his work with the Fugees, has died at 50. He died at his home on Martha’s Vineyard, leaving behind a lasting […]