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Black Woman-Owned Radio Network Celebrates 7 Years On-Air; Launches New Real Estate Talk Show

Sonny and Jazzie Jones-Smith, the co-hosts and founders of Louddmouth Radio

LouddMouthRadio.com is a rapidly growing internet radio media platform that has connected local, regional and national exposure of content to individuals & families with engaging business, social, cultural and lifestyle […]

Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson, Snoop Dogg to Headline 2020 Cincinnati Music Festival

Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg and Charlie Wilso

Nationwide — Premier ticket and hotel reseller, Berrywise Enterprise is providing ticket and hotel packages for the 2020 Cincinnati Music Festival. The iconic event will happen Thursday, July 23 to […]

"Marriage Boot Camp" Star, Chef Stew, Releases New Comic Cookbook

Chef Stew, character from his comic cookbook

Nationwide — Chef Stew, star of We TV’s Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition and President of Transition Kitchen Foundation, has gone animated in an issue of Black Streak Kitchen […]

Innovative Leadership Program For Black Boys Continues at Princeton University

From the Fire Princeton Program for Black Boys

Actors Danny Glover and Delroy Lindo are keynote speaker and program chair, respectively New York, NY — In an effort to forge more Black male leaders in business, social justice […]

Black Author Reveals the Hidden Answers to Meaningful Intimacy That Every Couple Needs to Know About

Troya Bishop, author of Answers to Intimacy

Atlanta Researcher, Troya Bishop, Pens a Savvy Guide to Help Adults Have Deeper Intimate Connections Atlanta, GA  – Married? Single? It’s complicated? Are you tired of drama and ready to […]

English Teacher Who Taught Abroad Reveals Why Men Go to Brazil For Love

Keith Lane, author of Why Do Men Go to Brazil?

Nationwide — Why Do Men Go to Brazil for Love? is a historical work of fiction by Keith Lane that explores the power of education and chronicles the journey of […]

Actor Jaleel White and Premiere Black Celebrities Share Spotlight With Exceptional Youth in PBS Special "Not All Lost"

Not All Lost PBS special

Oscar-nominated producer teams with PBS KVIE, KVIE2 Sacramento, non-profit organizations The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) and Films With a Purpose to debut celebrity driven reality-based stories of […]

Actor Christian Keyes to Host the Heart & Soul Music Festival in Orlando, Florida

Actor Christian Keyes

Orlando, FL — On March 21, 2020 at the fabulous Apopka Amphitheatre, actor Christian Keyes will be hosting the Heart & Soul Music Festival, a fundraiser to help children travel […]

121 Thought-Provoking Concepts Featured in Justin Ellis' New Book "Thinking Outside The Boombox" — With Accompanying Audiobook/ Album

Justin Ellis, author of Thinking Outside the Boombox

Nationwide — There is no better example of being innovative and inspirational than this powerful project of a modern philosophy book and accompanying audiobook/album. From the wisdom, to the book […]

The Truth About Valentine's Day -- Why Some People Choose Not To Celebrate It

Truth About Valentine's Day

Nationwide — Every year on February 14th, millions of people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day. It is usually celebrated in the form of a man buying flowers, candy and/or […]

New Book Explores the Pivotal Role of Black Beauty Queens During the Civil Rights Movement and Beyond

Black Beauties by Dr. Kimberly Pellum

Kimberly Brown Pellum, PhD releases “Black Beauties: African American Pageant Queens in the Segregated South” Tallahassee, FL — Four global pageant titles are currently held by women of African descent. […]

Melanated Campout, Organized Group of Black Campers, Plans Fun Weekend of Outdoor Adventures

Campers at the Melanated Campout in Georgia

A fun-filled weekend specializing in “CPR” – Camping, Partying and Relaxation If an escape from the demands of life’s everyday sprawl piques your interest, then this thrilling open-air adventure with […]

Gayle King Blames CBS For Her Questions About Kobe Bryant’s Rape Case

Gayle King

Nationwide — Journalist Gayle King is reportedly upset at her long-time employer, CBS News, for resurfacing and sharing a video clip of her provocative line of questions about Kobe Bryant’s […]

Sports Illustrated Honors Kobe Bryant with 100-Page Special Tribute Edition

Kobe Bryant Sports Illustrated special edition

Nationwide — Sports Illustrated will release a 100-page special tribute issue in honor of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, a week after his tragic death from a helicopter crash.

17-Year Old High School Football Star Committed Suicide Days Before Starting College

Bryce Gowdy

Deerfield Beach, FL — Bryce Gowdy, a 17-year old high school football star from Florida, has died after being hit by a train a few days before he was set […]

Quincy Jones Quote and Global Racism Inspires Historic Trilingual Black History Calendar

Nathaniel Biko, creator of trilingual Black history calendar

Nationwide — Nathaniel Biko marveled at his friend Tshalinu Kala, who whenever they would get together would give him some powerful information out of Black history, either about an event […]

Black Cultural Events Expands Online Calendar to Northern California

Black Cultural Events

Nationwide — BCE Media Inc., parent company of online events calendar BlackCulturalEvents.com and led by CEO Pamela Ashe-Thomas, has announced the expansion of the web site into the Northern California […]

West African Author’s Debut Book Hits Amazon #1 Bestseller in U.S.

Cecile Correa, author of A Truth About

Singapore — Cécile Correa, a French-born member of the Manjaco tribe, whose lands span Senegal, Guinea-Bissau and the Gambia, channels her learnings from 18 years of career and travel into […]

The Kobe Bryant Star: Why Its Brilliance Will Radiate Forever!

Kobe Bryant

By Tolson Banner Nationwide — The “hush” always descends upon us unannounced. Like the King of Pop. Like the Queen of Soul. Just like Prince. It transforms time into a […]

New Book By 4 Georgia Inmates Features a Unique Collection of Writings

Incarcerated Sacrifices book

Nationwide — Spearheaded by best-selling urban author Sa’id Salaam, Incarcerated Scarfaces is a collection of writings penned by four Georgia inmates. The book has life jewels and lessons that the average […]

71-Year Old Black Actress Who Made Soap Opera History in the 1980's Refuses to Retire

Mariann Aalda, soap opera actress and pioneer

Nationwide — Meet Mariann Aalda, who in the early 1980’s made history as one of the first African American actresses to play a professional role as a criminal defense attorney […]

The Beauty of Africa — 6 Reasons to Visit Morocco

Morocco

Nationwide — Africa is a stunning continent with hundreds of wonderful places to visit and explore. One particularly tourist friendly place is Morocco, a diverse country that is filled with […]

Stage Play Inspired By Black Lawyer and Undocumented Immigrant to Benefit Youth Mentoring Program

Youth program to benefit from stage play

Nationwide — The inspiring story of an illegal immigrant from Mexico, Aracely Morales, and an African American lawyer, Attorney Zulu Ali, is both inspiring and very emotional. Mexican officials brutally […]

Why Do Men Go to Brazil For Love? Highlights Love, Lust, and Life-Threatening Danger

Keith Lane, author of Why Do Men Go to Brazil For Love

Phoenix, AZ — Why Do Men Go to Brazil for Love? by Keith Lane is a thriller, romance, and thought-provoking, daring read that challenges readers to look beyond the prism of their […]

Jazz Musician Christian McBride Presents Musical Portrait to Commemorate MLK and Other Black History Icons

Christian McBride, composer of A Movement Revisited

A Magnum Opus – 20 Years in the Making Explores Relevant Themes of Social Justice from Past to Present, Lauding Key Figures of the Civil Rights Movement including Rev. Dr. […]

2020 Denton Black Film Festival to Screen More Than 90 Films By African American Filmmakers

Attendees at the Denton Black Film Festival

Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Jazzmeia Horn will kick off festival with concert, first-time DBFF Tech Expo to showcase latest tech and Grammy-winner Kirk Whalum’s film will be screened. Denton, TX — […]

Author Says Its Okay to Be a Single Black Woman in New Book, "No Thanks"

Keturah Kendrick, author of No Thanks

Nationwide — Keturah Kendrick, the popular new author chronicling the lives of single Black women, is on a mission. Her debut book, No Thanks: Black, Female and Living in the […]

Author Recognizes the Need to Pass Down Family Recipes, Strengthen Families in New Cookbook

Introducing a Young Lady in Cooking For the Holidays Too By Michelle Marts-Shannon

Nationwide — Introducing a Young Lady to Cooking for the Holidays Too: Keeping the Family Legacy Alive by Michelle Marts-Shannon starts with an amazing introduction from the author discussing traditions, […]

Lindsay Guion Wins Award for Best Producer from New York, Los Angeles, Canadian, and European Cinematography Awards

Lindsay Guion, founder Guion Partners

Lindsay Guion has been recognized by the New York, Los Angeles, Canadian, and European Cinematography Awards for his work as executive producer of “Therapy,” an award-winning film + soundtrack. New […]

The Human iPod -- Coming to a City Near You in 2020!

Jammin Jay Lamont

Nationwide — The Human iPod, also known as Jammin Jay Lamont who got his name from radio, has been dazzling his audiences for years from start to finish. Born and […]

New 2020 Calendar Celebrates Black Women Trailblazers

Black Goals 2020 calendar

Portsmouth, VA — The Crowned Academy (TCA), a nonprofit organization and mentorship academy for girls of color in urban communities, has released the first edition of their 2020 Black G.O.A.L.S. (Girls […]

Hollywood Typically Ignores Actresses With Disabilities, But This One Deserves an Oscar Nomination!

Disable actress, Lauren Lolo Spencer

Beverly Hills, CA – Actress Lauren “Lolo” Spencer is receiving rave reviews for her breakout role as the first African-American disabled lead female in the new film, Give Me Liberty. (Watch […]

Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson to Produce Original Films for Lifetime

Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson

Nationwide — Lifetime has announced new partnerships with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson, along with the network’s first microdrama project executive-produced by Taye Diggs. These moves expand Lifetime’s lineup […]

50 Cent Teases Docuseries on T.I. and Tiny Harris' Previous Sexual Assault Allegations

50 Cent, T.I., Tiny Harris

Nationwide — Rapper 50 Cent hinted he may be working on a new documentary about T.I. and Tiny Harris, focusing on sexual abuse allegations against the couple. He teased the […]

22-Year-Old Black Creator Launches AI-Powered Animated Series from His Laptop — Without Hollywood

Tierre Hummons, creator of the Synth City series

Nationwide — While major studios debate how artificial intelligence will reshape Hollywood, 22-year-old Tierre Hummons has already built his own cinematic animated series called Synth City, which delivers studio-level quality […]

Black Filmmaker Relaunches Her Production Company With a Bold Focus on Social Impact

Brandi Webb

Her company provides short-form video production for nonprofits, advocacy initiatives, and purpose-driven brands, combining cinematic storytelling with transparent pricing and collaborative production support for clients in New York City, Atlanta, […]

Tyler Perry Starts Production on New Netflix Series "Where There's Smoke"

Tyler Perry Where There's Smoke

Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry is launching a new firefighter drama on Netflix, Where There’s Smoke. The 16-episode series follows firefighters facing danger on the job while dealing with personal struggles […]

Black Entrepreneur Releases New Video Showing Others How He Created AI-Powered Musicians

Marcus Parker, creator of the Making of Rize Mode video

Nationwide — Marcus Parker, an African American entrepreneur and motivator, has launched a new video, The Making of Rize Mode – Motivation Built, on how he transformed two decades of […]

Bill Cosby Seeks to Block Witnesses in New Sexual Assault Case

Bill Cosby

Nationwide — Bill Cosby is trying to block Janice Dickinson and several other women from testifying in a new lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault. He also wants to keep […]

Rapper DJ Quik’s Son Receives 15-Year Sentence for 2022 Murder

David Blake Jr., son of DJ Quik

Nationwide — David Blake Jr., son of rapper DJ Quik, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for a 2022 shooting in Downey, California. He was convicted of […]

Black Founder Turns Teen Motherhood Story Into Children’s Book That Celebrates Love Beyond Labels

Just My Mom children's book by Tyra Moore

Nationwide — Just My Mom: Beyond Labels and Love, a new children’s book by Tyra Moore, the founder of A Girl Like Me Inc., is redefining how families talk about […]

Black-Owned Organization Called Homeschool Yo Kids Launches 13-City National Tour

Homeschool Yo Kids Expo

Nationwide — Following a successful kickoff in Oakland, California, the Homeschool Yo Kid Expo 2026 is continuing its bold 4th chapter with a 13-city national tour, bringing homeschooling resources, education, […]

Actress Lupita Nyong’o Opens Up About Living With Over 50 Fibroids

Lupita Nyong’o talks about her fibroids

Nationwide — Award-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o has revealed that she has over 50 fibroids in her uterus, causing pain, heavy bleeding, and other health challenges. She first discovered them […]

Black Author Releases Revised Illustrated Guide to African American History

Color in America book by Roy Wyatt

Nationwide — Color in America by Roy Wyatt is an illustrated guide to African Americans’ pursuit of freedom and history in the United States of America. The book is a […]

Two Black Women Healthcare Leaders Partner to Promote New Children's Book About Oral Health Disparities

Nurse Noel and Dr. Catrise Austin

Nationwide — Celebrity Branding LLC proudly announces the nationwide launch of The Adventures of Liz and Abe: Visit to the Dentist. Written by Anthea “Nurse Noel” Noel and featuring nationally […]

R&B Singer K. Michelle and Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Join "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Season 17

K. Michelle, Pinky Cole

Nationwide — R&B singer K. Michelle and Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole are joining the cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta for season 17. Both women bring music, business, and drama […]

How Long Will African Americans Be Considered a Problem?

Jamala Rogers

It’s time for a serious discussion about U.S. citizenship By Jamala Rogers Nationwide — As we leave our hallowed Black History Month, people of African descent have witnessed renewed attacks […]

The Plastic Cup Boyz to Headline DMV’s Largest Comedy Show at Historic 2026 KAPPA Takeover

Kappa Takeover

Nationwide — The 2026 Kappa Takeover will be the largest Kappa Takeover to date, bringing an unforgettable night of entertainment and impact to the DMV this Juneteenth weekend. On Friday, […]

Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder Oliver “Power” Grant Dies at Age 52

Oliver Power Grant

Nationwide — Wu-Tang Clan co-founder and cultural architect Oliver “Power” Grant has sadly passed away at age 52. He was known for building the group’s business empire and creating the […]

New Children's Book Unveils the Story of North Charleston’s First Black Police Chief and Mayor

Mayor Reggie Burgess holding his children's book, A Leader Guided By God

Nationwide — In a time when representation and leadership matter more than ever, author and youth empowerment advocate Sherrika Myers proudly announces the release of her inspiring new children’s book, […]

Producer Teddy Riley Says He Regrets Saying He Would Work With R. Kelly Again

Teddy Riley, R. Kelly

Nationwide — R&B legend Teddy Riley is apologizing for defending R. Kelly after suggesting he would help release 25 albums the singer reportedly recorded in prison. Riley says his love for […]

Lawyer Reignites Viral “Hood Court,” the Digital Courtroom Where Culture Meets Accountability

Tiffany Simmons AKA The Plugs Lawyer and host of Hood Court

Nationwide — Attorney Tiffany M. Simmons, known nationally as The Plug’s Lawyer, has officially relaunched her original digital courtroom series, Hood Court, the culture-shifting show first introduced on Instagram Live […]

Ray J Denies Using Fake Blood During Recent Performance

Ray J allegedly used fake blood

Nationwide — Ray J allegedly used fake blood around his eyes during his February 14 concert in Shreveport, Louisiana, sparking concern online. The R&B singer addressed the claims, saying the […]

Award-Winning Teacher of the Year Releases Innovative Documentary on Student Engagement

If Instruction Isn't Engaging, I Quit documentary

Nationwide — Vincent Taylor, the 2025 Duval County Teacher of the Year, has released a dynamic new educational documentary titled If Instruction Isn’t Engaging, I Quit. The film, created for […]

Garden Conservancy to Release Documentary Film Celebrating Legacy of Harlem Renaissance Poet Anne Spencer

Documentary, Earth I Thank You about Anne and Edward Spencer

Earth, I Thank You: The Garden and Legacy of Anne Spencer Now Streaming Nationwide — The Garden Conservancy’s new documentary film Earth, I Thank You: The Garden and Legacy of […]

Meet the Black Husband and Wife Innovators Behind the World’s First Wine-Infused Gourmet Jam

Black founders of Jam Vino

Nationwide — Jam Vino, the world’s first wine-infused gourmet jam, is redefining the specialty food space with a product that blends Southern heritage, culinary innovation, and ownership. Founded by Dallas-based […]

Singer Brandy Criticized for Her Soulful Performance of the National Anthem

Brandy singing national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game

Nationwide — Brandy took the spotlight at the NBA All-Star game on February 15, performing the National Anthem with her signature R&B style. Her layered harmonies and vocal runs impressed some […]

Black Author Releases Powerful Memoir That Explores Quiet Unspoken Transitions of Life

Seasons of Me By Joyce Wambua Osborne

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

ICE and Coming to America T-Shirts

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"

Nicole Curtis

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

Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker

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

Kid Rock, Jay Z

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

Charm La’Donna

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

Jennifer J. Hayes

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 […]