Nationwide — First Lady Michelle Obama has confirmed that she is launching a new cooking show for children on Netflix called Waffles + Mochi. The 10-episode series will debut in […]
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Black-Owned Baseball League Launches New Line of Apparel to Empower Others
Nationwide — A Black-owned baseball league called A League of Our Own (ALOOO) has announced the launch of their new pro-Black clothing line of apparel that is meant to empower […]
This Black Hollywood Producer is on a Mission to Bring Diversity and Inclusion to the Film Industry
Nationwide — It’s not about who you see in front of the camera anymore, it’s about who’s doing business behind the scenes. This is the mantra at Four Screens, a […]
Black Educators Create a Leadership Development Program Centered around Pop Culture
Jersey City, NJ — Trill or Not Trill, the nation’s top culturally responsive leadership institute, is proud to announce the launch of their new book We Wear Kicks to Work. […]
HBCU Grad Creates Card Game That Empowers Black & Brown Families to Build Generational Wealth
Baltimore, MD — From a story of power and perseverance comes a game of life and learning. Meet Ruby Taylor, an HBCU graduate from Howard University who is the founder […]
Africa United Project to Enable You to Go Anywhere on the African Continent Without a Visa
Nationwide — Almost all people groups in America have another country or destination they can travel to and call home. However, we African Americans are not sure whether to call […]
Black-Owned Streaming Service Partners With California Newsreel to Stream Robust African Content
Nationwide — kweliTV, a Black-owned streaming service, has entered a distribution partnership with California Newsreel to stream the organization’s robust African content. Through the collaboration, California Newsreel will be releasing […]
8-Year Old Love Creates a Book Based on the Bible Verse That Inspired Her Name
Nationwide — Love is one of the most healing and harmonizing powers in the universe. Love conquers all. Love is a language all of its own. In her new book […]
Vivica A. Fox Brings in the New Year with Five New "Wrong" Movies Premiering on LMN
Nationwide — Vivica A. Fox left the year 2020 behind and has kicked off 2021 with five new thriller movies on LMN which started on January 1st and includes the […]
NBA Star Chris Paul Partners With Black-Owned Sports Agency to Launch HBCU CON
Chris Paul’s CP3 Basketball Academy and TLS Sports have launched HBCU CON, a week-long event for HBCU student-athletes that aspire to play professional basketball. Nationwide — HBCU CON, a weeklong […]
"American Wisper" Film About Black Family Murdered Garners 1 Million Views on Amazon Prime and Tubi TV
Prosecutors, however, are still silent on reopening the once-famous case New York, NY — American Wisper is the true story of the unsolved murders of an African American family. In […]
Black-Owned Clothing Company Launches Line of Pro-Black Apparel to Empower Through Style & Positive Expression
It is more important now than ever for the youth to have positive guidance. Lex Pyerse has launched a stylish apparel that uses eye-catching & thought-provoking words & images that […]
Meet the Black Tech Founders Working to Make HBCUs Contenders in eSports
“It is imperative that we continue the work of creating opportunities that will allow our children to thrive in the generations to come,” said PCX Co-Founder Erich Thomas. Atlanta, GA […]
Boston Red Sox to Hire Bianca Smith as First Black Woman Coach in Professional Baseball
Boston, MA — Bianca Smith is set to become the first African American coach in professional baseball team history.
Deion Sanders' Sons Join Him to Play HBCU Football at Jackson State University
Nationwide — Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, who is the current head coach of Jackson State University’s football team, will be joined by his two sons Shilo and Shedeur […]
Black-Owned Greeting Card Brand Now Offers In-Store Pickup at Walgreens
Nationwide — Dr. Dionne Mahaffey, founder of Culture Greetings, a woman-led and Black-owned greeting card company, announces the launch of a new print-to-store integration partnership with Walgreens.
3 Black Fathers Launch Roku Channel With 13 Shows to Address the Lack of Diversity in News Programming
Lancaster Country, PA -– Three years ago, three black fathers, Marquis Lupton, William Way Jr., and Brandon Way Sr. decided to do something about the lack of diversity in their […]
Black Physician Assistant Makes History, Publishes Children's Book Series About STEAM
Nationwide — Meet Monica Guillemin, a physician assistant who is perhaps the first Black woman to transcend a career in medicine and law to become a publisher that cleverly introduces […]
Tony Award-Winning Black Actress Produces Horror Film About American Politics
Nationwide — Tony award-winning Black actress Tonya Pinkins has written, directed, and produced her first feature film that was released this fall. Red Pill, a horror, was from its inception […]
New Black-Owned Line of Stylish Waist Trainers Launches with Reality Star Amara La Negra
In Summer 2020, Hanna Sanchez, the Afro-Latina founder of Waist Forever, launched her company and within six months has already achieved six figures in revenue. Nationwide — Waist Forever, a […]
December Issue of Speakers Magazine Features Becky A. Davis
Davis is the National Spokesperson for The Coca-Cola Company’s 5by20 Initiative Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Nationwide — Becky A. Davis knows first-hand how fragile life can be – even before the […]
Granddaughter of Former Texas Slave, Isaac Toland, Releases Album to Honor His Legacy
Nationwide — Those Who Matter… is a compilation of soulful classical music that Tracy Lightner composed for her loved ones and to honor the legacy of Isaac Toland – her […]
Bobby Brown Jr., the Son of Singer Bobby Brown, Dies at 28
Los Angeles, CA — Bobby Brown Jr., the 28-year old son of singer Bobby Brown, was found dead in his home on Wednesday. He reportedly had been experiencing flu-like symptoms, […]
Black Pediatric Doctor Launches a New Type of Children’s Book Dubbed Command Books That Inspire a Love for Reading
New York, NY — New York Pediatric Doctor, Dr. Chiamaka Agbasionwe, has embarked on a mission to inspire a love of reading among kids with the upcoming launch of a […]
Comedian Sinbad is Recovering From a Recent Stroke
Nationwide — 64-year old stand-up comedian and entertainer Sinbad has reportedly suffered from a stroke. However, his family has confirmed that he is recovering in an official statement they released […]
Speakers Magazine Celebrates with Black Women in Media
Media Icon Jamie Foster Brown is November’s Cover Story Detroit, MI — The November issue of Speakers Magazine is online and hard copies will be distributed to monthly subscribers and […]
NBA Dad Tells His Story About Adversity and His Love For the Game of Basketball
This book is about a young man who came from a dysfunctional and abusive family and fell in love with the sport of basketball. His love and passion for the […]
This Remix on an Old-School Toy Provides “Reel” Representation For Black Children
Nationwide — What do you get when you remix the old-school View-Master with affirming content and Black representation for children? The answer is BlackBabyBooks.com’s new Reel Representation Viewer.
Hip Hop Artist Says New Song Renewed His Love of Music
Nationwide — People dream of following their passion. P.A.T. is doing it. His latest release, “Getting Over You,” is a love letter to his first love, hip hop. (Watch on […]
Jay Cameron’s New Children’s Book Series Emphasizes Africa Travel Adventures
Washington, DC — Author, playwright, and philanthropist Jay Cameron introduces two books in a series about the amazing adventures of twins Darren and Destiny as they travel to African diaspora […]
HBCU Football Coach Buddy Pough Joins Effort to Attract More African Americans to the Great Outdoors
Columbia, SC — SC State University Head Football Coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough hosted a Tailgate Tour of South Carolina state parks in mid-October to launch a marketing initiative designed to […]
Black-Owned Family Business Launches Children’s Notebook Collection, Improving Diversity in Education Materials
Independent publisher’s newest product line proves that representation matters while normalizing and celebrating characters of color in educational products. Nationwide — Social awareness brand Brown Boy Brown Girl, LLC (BBBG) […]
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 […]