Entertainment & Lifestyle

Melanin Enterprise, a Black-owned social network, has recently launched a mobile app that conveniently connects conscious consumers to local Black-owned businesses. Charlotte, NC — Melanin Enterprise is the Black professional […]

Houston, TX — To God Be The Glory Sports (TGBTG), a Houston-based Black-owned distributor of high-end sports equipment, is continuing to diversify their business operations in China and India.

New Streaming Service Offers Access to Classic Black Films, Documentaries and Original Programming Celebrating Black History and Culture Mount Vernon, NY — Rodney J. Reynolds, Founder of American Legacy Network […]

Nigeria — At just five years old, Jare Ijalana from Lagos, Nigeria has been hailed by many as ‘the most beautiful girl in the world.’ Her photos are widely spreading on the […]

Los Angeles, CA — Kim Berry, elite hair stylist and confidant to Prince for 29 years, will be announcing some exciting information about her soon to be released and highly […]

African American Sorority Breaks Attendance, Charitable-Giving Records; Spotlights the Human Trafficking Pandemic Cary, NC — With less than four years to go until its centennial celebration, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority […]

Cary, NC — Based on her campaign platform to remain focused with 20/20 vision, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.’s grand chapter of delegates re-elected Deborah Catchings-Smith to a second two-year term […]

New book, “Tigerland” by Wil Haygood, debuts at Miami University on Aug. 24 Oxford, OH — Fifty years ago, in 1968, civil rights leaders were killed and social tensions spiked. […]

Sicklerville, NJ — BrainsandBeautyDolls.com is a new Black-owned company creating dolls to empower little girls all over the world. The company prides itself on designing unique dolls that will make a […]

Nationwide — The Road from Money, The Journey to Find Why by Sylvester Boyd Jr.  is based on true stories told to him by several family members raised in Money, Mississippi from […]

TiffanyJ, an artist and entrepreneur, suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts when she was young. So, in hopes of helping young Black girls that are battling depression, she has created […]

Kalamazoo, MI — Zaviona Woodruff, a brilliant high school student, worked hard for the Kalamazoo Promise – a scholarship guaranteed to every student in Michigan who studied in a Kalamazoo Public […]

Following Kennedy O’Neal’s recent appearance on the nation’s most watched morning program, sales of her debut book, “The Adventures of Super Kennedy: Saving and Investing” are soaring. Fredericksburg, VA — […]

This year’s show will include one of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther cast members, and provide a full day of fun and empowerment for the entire family! Detroit, MI — Sandy’s […]

The secret is out. Having a beautiful head of hair is about more than just the genetics you were born with. Everyone from A-list celebrities to small-town beauties depend on […]

Produced by Royal Family Production and Entertainment, the 5-part series also stars Lilo Brancato, Havoc, Taral Hicks, Chuck Zito, Safaree, and Sophia The Body. The premiere is on July 26th […]

Prolific essayist Patrice Gopo to release debut book, ‘All The Colors We Will See,’ on August 7 through W Publishing Group Nashville, TN — In today’s current climate now more […]

Atlanta-based author DS Brown introduces the world’s newest and greatest superhero Atlanta, GA — In the city where both Black Lightning and Black Panther were filmed, there was no hero […]

New Orleans, LA — The most recent Essence Music Festival was enjoyable for those who attended. But two Black women who planned to attend the event are very disappointed because […]

Nationwide — International best-selling author Ash Cash will soon release a new book entitled Making Sense of Kanye: A Spiritual Guide to Financial Freedom, Peace, Love, and Happiness. This highly […]

Los Angeles, CA — Loyola Marymount University professor, Dr. Shaun M. Anderson, has been selected as a 2018 Black Enterprise magazine Modern Man of Distinction for his work that focuses […]

Registration is now open the 2018 Midwest HBCU Alumni Weekend presented by HBCUConnect.com, First Friday’s Columbus and Distinguished Alumni Nationwide — The Official Midwest HBCU Alumni Weekend promises to provide […]

Dynamic New Program for 20 Creative Entrepreneurs in Memphis and the Mid-South Several African American ambassadors of the program will be available for networking at the Open House and Panel […]

New Orleans, LA — The family of Renard Matthews, an 18-year old Black teen who was robbed and fatally shot while walking his dog, chose to honor his memory through […]

Chicago, IL — Locating classical music written by living Black composers wordwide is now just a click away thanks to a new directory developed and launched by the not-for-profit Rachel […]

New Orleans, LA — For the 3rd consecutive year, 9-year old Morgan E. Taylor and G.Todd Taylor, her father, participated in the Author Pavilion at the 2018 ESSENCE Music Festival. […]

Nationwide — Sports news and blog website Deadspin recently revealed in an article that professional tennis player Serena Williams has been tested more than twice compared to other top American women […]

Nationwide — African American parents who want to teach their children about their heritage can now easily do so thanks to a new Black History card game now available at […]

On April 7, 1940, Booker T. Washington became the first African American to be depicted on a United States postage stamp. Several years later, he was honored to be on […]

Other artists to perform include Charlie Wilson, Xscap3, Common, The Roots, The O’Jays, After 7, Bootsy Collins, DJ Jazzy Jeff and MC Lyte. Prime seating and hotel accommodations are available […]

Columbus, OH — Doe and Johnny Carter are the founders of one of the most popular and critically acclaimed food trucks in the country. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Shrimp Lips […]

— Englewood native uses her “PhD in parenting” to increase family participation in schools — Chicago, IL — Motivate Moms LLC is helping schools increase family engagement, one parent at […]