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Top 4 Black Movies of the 21st Century

Black Panther film

Nationwide — The under-representation and lack of visibility of black lives and struggles in popular culture has been a major topic of discussion in recent months. More and more mainstream […]

Black Author Releases Book to Assist Parents in Starting the Conversation on Racism and Police Brutality

The Talk by Ama Karikari Yawson

“The Talk: A Black Family’s Conversation about Racism and Police Brutality” by Ama Karikari-Yawson, Esq. Nationwide — All over the country, parents are having the “the talk” with their kids […]

Tyler Perry to Pay for Funeral of 8-Year Old Girl Killed Near Site of Rayshard Brooks’ Death

Secoriea Turner and Tyler Perry

Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry is back with more generosity. He will reportedly be paying for the funeral expenses of Secoriea Turner, an 8-year old girl who was fatally shot […]

Lindsay Guion Named President and COO of Music Industry Quarterly (MIQ)

Lindsay Guion, President of Music Industry Quarterly

Music Industry Quarterly announces the appointment of media executive Lindsay Guion to the positions of President and Chief Operations Officer. Los Angeles, CA — The influential print publication and online […]

Ray Leonard Jr, Successful Entrepreneur, Author, Motivational Speaker and Radio Host, Making His Boxing Legend Dad Proud

Ray Leonard, Jr.

Nationwide — Ray Leonard Jr needs little introduction. He will forever be remembered appearing with his famous father, hall of famer boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in the 1970’s iconic 7 […]

8-Year Old Boy Launches New Company to Combat Racial Tensions

Lil Dee, 8-year old founder of Our Brown Boy

Connects Young Boys With Products Representative of Who They Are Nationwide — Lil Dee, an eight-year-old entrepreneur from Ohio has created his own company, Our Brown Boy Joy, to help […]

HBCU Grad With Three Degrees Launches the Newest Black Woman-Owned Travel Boutique

Jhaelyn Elam, founder of Sizije

Nationwide — Jhaelynn Elam is the founder and CEO of Sizije, a travel company whose mission is to empower the modern-day traveler through global communities and culturally curated experiences. The […]

New Book Explores Hair, Self-Confidence and Standards of Beauty for Black Girls

Empress of Coils by Lynn Graham

New children’s book encourages natural-hair confidence Denver, CO — The ongoing debate between permed and natural hair in the Black women community has left many Black women and girls questioning […]

South Carolina Author Who Wrote Fictional Books About Immigration, Race, and Diversity Launches Online Humanity Chats

Marjy Marj

Nationwide — Ghanaian-American author Marjy Marj (Marjorie Boafo Appiah), who wrote The Shimmigrant and Same Elephants, has launched Humanity Chats – conversations about everyday issues impacting the human race.

Black Filmmaker Remotely Produces Romantic Comedy Web Series ‘QT’ While in Quarantine

QT romantice comedy web series

New romantic comedy web series starring predominately Black cast was written and filmed without breaking social distancing rules. Los Angeles, CA — Los Angeles filmmaker, Tamieka Briscoe, uses virtual directing […]

Three Students Make History at Northwestern University as the First All-Black MFA Directing Cohort

First All Black MFA Directing Cohort at Northwestern University

Jasmine B. Gunter, Manna-Symone Middlebrooks, and Tor Campbell have become Northwestern’s first all-Black MFA directing cohort, possibly making them the first all-black MFA directing cohort at a United States university. […]

In New Book, "Island Mindfulness," Jamaican-Born Author Empowers Women to Practice Self-Care During Turbulent Times

Island Mindfulness by Janet Autherine

Orlando, FL — Women who are struggling to navigate the busy thoroughfares of life, while in the midst of a pandemic, and dealing with the enormous stress of fighting for […]

I Matter! Youth Poetry Competition Reflects on the Racial Injustice in America

National Youth Foundation

Philadelphia, PA — Nonprofit organization National Youth Foundation (NYF) has announced an “I Matter” national poetry competition for students K-12. “The death of George Floyd and the deluge of stories […]

Spoken Word Artist Claims the Most Important Missing Concept for Solving Internal Pandemic of Black People

Claire Lethal Vilain, author of No Cappin’ Don’t Test Africa

In her new book, author Claire ‘Lethal’ Vilain turns social anxiety into an introspective poetry book. Columbia, MD — A new book from seasoned Haitian spoken word artist and educator, […]

Denver-Area Women Launch Digital Green Book Campaign to Highlight Safe, Welcoming Business and Travel Opportunities For Black Americans

Green Book Ideators, Crystal Egliand and Parker Mcmullen-Bushman

Crystal Egli and Parker McMullen-Bushman bring passion, experiences as Black women to a fundraising effort to provide a collective voice and online resource for marginalized communities Denver, CO — Birdwatching. […]

Lil Baby's "The Bigger Picture" and 5 Other Popular Songs About George Floyd and Black Lives Matter

Lil Baby, H.E.R., and LL Cool J

Nationwide — The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers has sparked a worldwide movement that includes protesting in nearly every city across the globe, and also a lot […]

In Tribute to Men’s Health Month

Real Men Charities

By Real Men Charities Nationwide — The shocking and tragic murder of George Floyd left the world reeling. From every point of the globe, passionate citizens – many of whom […]

Redefining What Disney’s Black Princesses Should Really Look Like

Black Disney Princesses

Atlanta, GA — Stunning photos of young Black girls dressed as Disney princesses have gone viral after being shared on social media. CreativeSoul, a Black-owned Atlanta-based photography studio, has teamed […]

Father and Son Release Emotional "I Can't Breathe" Song About George Floyd That Takes Your Breath Away

Dante Lee and Dad, Irvin Lee, the Undiscovered Artist with artwork for I Can't Breathe song

A breath-taking song written in memory of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless other victims of racial profiling, police brutality, and police misconduct. Nationwide — When Dante suggested […]

Black-Owned Radio App With Over 2 Million Downloads Debuts It's First Sports Podcast

Hosts of the ProFANity Nation Sports podcast

The Profanity Nation sports podcast hosted by Money Mike, Stat Pat, and Simsta is now available on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio Podcast, Bshani Radio  – one of the largest, most downloaded […]

Black Entrepreneur Launches HBCU Bingo to Honor 2020 Grads With Over $1 Million in Game Prizes and Cash

Teej Mercer, founder of HBCU Bingo

Celebrity Surprise Guests, Trash-Talking, and Competitive Bingo make for an Epic HBCU experience to honor the 2020 graduating class of Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Live Pop-Ins & Recorded Messages […]

9-Year Old Actor River Mason Eromosele's New Book Helps Kids Learn Meditation During COVID Homeschooling

River Mason Ermosele, author of The Sky is the Limit

Nationwide — River Mason Eromosele is a famed actor and model. He is following in the steps of his mother, celebrity wardrobe stylist Pilar Scratch, and his aunt, Hip-Hop icon […]

Touching Video Pays Tribute to 100 African Americans Who Died From Coronavirus

African Americans who died from Coronavirus

Nationwide — A new music video for a popular R&B/pop song called “The Rona Song” pays tribute to 100 African Americans who have sadly died from the COVID-19 virus. The […]

'Monogamy' Star Caryn Ward Ross Launches Live Talk Show

Caryn Ward Ross and Tabitha Brown

Nationwide — As the world swarms with chaos and devastation surrounding the deaths of two unarmed Black men, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, and protests erupt across the nation, actress/producer […]

National Organization to Recognize the Class of 2020 and Front Line Workers with Virtual Celebration

Big Hookz, Max Mazzim, and Andra Day

National Stop the Violence Alliance, Inc. kicks off virtual extravaganza on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Camden, NJ — National Stop the Violence Alliance, Inc., a national nonprofit organization, presents its […]

"American Wisper," the Film Hollywood Hoped Would Never Get Released, is Now Streaming

American Wisper

New York, NY — American Wisper is the true story of the unsolved murders of an African American family. In the summer of 2016, three children and their mother were […]

Soul Singer Randy Hall is on a Hot Streak with New Solo Single “A New Way of Love” Following Vault Hit with Late Jazz Legend Miles Davis

Randy Hall

Las Vegas, NV — After years spent in lucrative retreat from the spotlight, multi-faceted musician/singer Randy Hall is in the midst of a hot streak as a recording artist as […]

Black Women CEOs Launch Online Singing Competition With $5K Cash Prizes to Help Boost the Economy

A. Cookie Williams and Beth Noisette, founders of Sing2Bling

Nationwide — Meet A. Cookie Williams and Beth Noisette, two U.S. Army veterans that are also the co-founders of Sing2Bling.tv, an online platform that allows at-home users to submit their […]

New Song Calls Out Doctors Who Send Black Patients Home to Die

The Undiscovered Artist playing Coronavirus Song

Nationwide — A new song about the Coronavirus is infecting Black America with some very powerful, hard-hitting lyrics. The song, written and sung by a father whose own son was […]

Screenwriter With a Black Animation Screenplay That Rivals the Movie “Sing” is Seeking Representation

Leon Fowler, screenwriter

Nationwide — Leon Fowler, who has been writing for over 30 years, has come up with a screenplay for a major motion picture animation for children of color (something rarely seen […]

Black Couple Celebrates 15th Wedding Anniversary With Their 11 Children

Kaymo, Black husband and wife celebrate 15-year anniversary with their 11 kids

Nationwide — An African-American family has gone viral after sharing their photos on Instagram in celebration of their 15th wedding anniversary with their 11 children.

Indie Artist Jacques Johnson Drops a Song For Pharrell's Partnership With SoundCloud

Jacques Johnson

Nationwide — Melodic Hip Hop artist, Jacques Johnson (pronounced: Jock Johnson) is reminding us to think positive and enjoy one thing – “Quality Time”. The suburban Atlanta native is blowing […]

Kim Kardashian is Now Suing Ray J for $6M for Breach of Contract

Kim Kardashian and Ray J

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

LaToya Jackson and Janet Jackson

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

Peachtree Village International Film Festival

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"

Rapper Trick Daddy

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

Akon defends polygamy

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"

Tyrese Haliburton

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

Jazz Urbane Cafe in Boston, Nubian Square

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

Tory Lanez sues prison

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

Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Tyrese and Nelly at the 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

Tamera Mowry

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

D4vd arrested, lawyers deny murder allegations

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

Tina Campbell and husband Glendon

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

Dave Chappelle responds on Saudi Arabia show backlash

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

Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson and Dr. Ronald Mincy

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

Floyd Mayweather Jr. sued for unpaid private jet 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”

Don Lemon, Kanye West

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

Judge Greg Mathis and his wife Linda Mathis

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

Race Films and 1970s Black Cinema 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

Black Blocks

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

Dr. Troya Bishop, author of Answers to Intimacy book

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

Essynce Moore

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

Angel Reese Atlanta Dream

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

Manufacturers Cup Series

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 […]

Howard University Creates New Course Inspired By Cardi B's Impact and Her Newest Album

Cardi B course in Howard University

Nationwide — Howard University, an HBCU in Washington, DC, is launching a Cardi B focused course for Fall 2026 that studies her music rollout, branding, and cultural impact. It uses her […]

Former Black Models on "The Price Is Right" Say Host Bob Barker Was Racist

Bob Barker racism allegations

Nationwide — A new documentary is bringing renewed attention to Bob Barker’s time on The Price is Right, with former models alleging racism, retaliation, and a toxic work environment behind the […]

Fans of TLC Say That Chilli’s White Boyfriend Has Her “Thinking White”

TLC’s Chilli

Nationwide — TLC group member Chilli is under public scrutiny after reports linked her to political donations and resurfaced social media activity, sparking debate among fans about her personal choices […]

Tiger Woods Refuses to Hire a Driver Despite Having Caused Two DUI Car Crashes

Tiger Woods DUI

Nationwide — Tiger Woods continues to refuse to hire a driver despite a recent DUI arrest and a history of car crashes, saying he prefers to drive himself. The golf […]

Solange’s 21-Year-Old Son is Rumored to be Dating a 41-Year-Old Reality TV Star

Daniel Julez Smith Jr, Tommie Lee dating rumors

Nationwide — Daniel Julez Smith Jr, the 21-year-old son of Solange Knowles, sparked dating rumors with 41-year-old reality star Tommie Lee after social media videos surfaced online. The pair appeared […]

Justin Timberlake Jokes About Being White in Recently-Released DWI Arrest Footage

Justin Timberlake mugshot from June 2024 arrest

Nationwide — Justin Timberlake joked about being white and called police officers “wild” in newly released footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest in New York. The video showing the […]

New Book by U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Provides a Definitive Roadmap for Mentoring the Next Generation of Black Leaders

Alan Benson, author of Elevate From Boys to Men book

Nationwide — Author, educator, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Alan D. Benson announces the release of his powerful new book, Elevate from boys to MEN. This essential guide provides a […]

Black Woman Entertainer and Entrepreneur Celebrates Women's History Month with Launch of TRACC RADIO.TV STUDIOS

Tina Redmond, Founder of TRACC RADIO

Nationwide — DJ, broadcaster, actress, producer, and media entrepreneur Tina Redmond, formerly known as DJ Chic Chick and now professionally recognized as TRACC THE DJ (TRACC) – Tina Redmond Always […]