New York, NY — Former High-Fashion Runway Model, Shailah Edmonds, reveals all in her captivating autobiography entitled Wild Child to Couture Style: The Shailah Edmonds Story.
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Things to Know About the Singer H.E.R. Before the 2019 Grammys
Nationwide — Gabriella (Gabi) Wilson, also known by her stage name H.E.R., is a singer from California. The 21-year old artist has shaken the world with her powerful lyrics and […]
The Most Popular Black Lifestyle Bloggers to Follow
Nationwide — Whether you’re looking for fashion advice, new restaurants to try, or pop-culture reviews, there’s a lifestyle blog out there for you. With their unique viewpoints and opinions on […]
"Sistas on Fire! A Newsical" -- A Musical Revue That Examines Pressing Social Issues From a Black Woman's Perspective
New York, NY — The personal becomes the political when passionately-opinionated African American women speak their minds on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Black Lives Matter, missing Black women and […]
Denton Black Film Festival to Launch New Institute to Empower Filmmakers, Writers, Directors, Producers
Denton, TX — The DBFF Institute is launching at the 5th annual Denton Black Film Festival with the mission to serve as a year-round clearinghouse for creatives in the Dallas-Fort […]
Black-Owned Publisher Aims to Take Urban Literature in a New Direction
Nationwide — At SoulFire Books, their mission is to elevate and to evolve African-American literature by being fundamentally committed to being at the forefront of a new direction in literary […]
BlackFacts.com Allows Parents to Give the Gift of Black History and Cultural Achievement to Their Children
This Black History Month, BlackFacts.com invites you to fill the minds of your loved ones, students and friends with more than gossip and negative stereotypes. Educate and inspire them with […]
Finally, Help For African Americans to Identify Unhealthy Elements in Relationships, Heal Old Wounds, Release the Pain, and Stop the Hurt
“How did I get here? Oh, that’s right. It was the road traveled so often by so many before. The road from strong, beautiful black man behind the walls through […]
Black Chronicle Book Re-Issued For Historic 400 Year Celebration
Nationwide — Ben Wilson’s Black Chronicle Book I 1778-1956, a Black history publication whose time has come, will be re-issued for the year long 400 year celebration of African-American history […]
Chance the Rapper Apologizes to Black Women For Working With R. Kelly
Nationwide — Amidst the recent controversies surrounding R. Kelly, Chance the Rapper, who had previously collaborated with the singer, says he now regrets doing so. In Surviving R. Kelly, a Lifetime […]
New Book Tells the Inspirational Story of a Black Woman's Life Overseas While Trying to Maintain Her Sanity
Dallas, TX — From voice to paper, Stacy Thomas’ creative talents are undeniable. The Dallas, Texas-based voice actress has recently made her foray into literature, penning her debut memoir, titled […]
Black Community Leader Receives Top Honors From Foundation Started by Former President George H.W. Bush
Orrin Hudson, founder of Be Someone Inc., calls day “a moment I will never forget.” Stone Mountain, GA — Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, founder of the Be Someone youth mentoring program, […]
Kenny Lattimore Foundation Brings Music and Arts to Los Angeles and Washington D.C. Schools
Grammy Nominated Kenny Lattimore’s Foundation to host its first Los Angeles Fundraising Concert benefiting schools in the Los Angeles and Washington D.C. markets. Los Angeles, CA — Join the Kenny […]
Meet the Genius Black Inventor Who Created the Soccket, an Eco-Friendly Toy for Kids
Nationwide — Some inventions make day-to-day life easier; some inventions change the world. Invented by Jessica O. Matthews, the founder of Uncharted Power, the Soccket – an eco-friendly toy for […]
How Chance the Rapper Gives Back to Chicago
Nationwide — Chancellor Bennet (better knowns as Chance the Rapper) is a Chicago native who has used his success within the music industry to help the city he calls home. […]
Atlanta Hybrid Homeschool Sends Black Students on Birthright Trip to Ghana, West Africa
Atlanta, GA — “How can you know where you’re going, if you don’t know where you’ve been?” That question is the crux of the movement to expose students early in […]
Award-Winning Black Educator Travels to 20 Countries and Uses Hip-Hop to Give Kids and Teens the Secrets to Success
Nationwide — Every day, kids are bombarded with negativity on television and the radio. TED-Resident, global educator and CEO of Evolved Teacher, Gahmya Drummond-Bey is setting out to spin a […]
Negro League Bobblehead Series Raises $56K in Funding With Kickstarter... and Counting!
A Kickstarter campaign, launched to commemorate the Negro Leagues Centennial and honor former Negro League players, has reached nearly $60,000 from over 600 Kickstarter backers. Milwaukee, WI — The Kickstarter […]
Black Children’s Book Authors Who Are Changing Children’s Literature
Nationwide — Black children’s book authors have paved the way toward a more inclusive literary experience for young readers. This list features four celebrated Black children’s book authors who have […]
Michelle Obama's "Becoming" Will Soon be a Classroom Curriculum For Young Black Girls
Nationwide — Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s book Becoming, which sold over 1.4 million copies in its first week of release, has inspired many Black women all over the world. Having been […]
This Organization, Ran By 6 Black Men, Has Donated More Than 30,000 Books to Children Worldwide – But...
Nationwide — B.L.A.C.K. 2 Life is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to empower Black Men to strengthen underserved communities through education and inspiration. The organization sponsors activities that […]
Award-Winning Black Author Releases New Book Series That Deals With Spiritual, Mental, and Physical Development
Readers can download one of his newest books for free Nationwide — Books are a very important learning tool within a society, and this has been so ever since the […]
Studying in South Africa and Learning Who I Am
Of the more than 330,000 U.S. students studying abroad, only 6.1 percent are African American and 10.1 percent are Latino. This is one in a series of articles by students […]
R&B and Jazz Singer Carol Ann Brevard's New Music Video "May December" is a Warm and Sultry Gift For Anytime of the Year
Nationwide — May December is the official debut music video from R&B Jazz artist, Carol Ann Brevard. This colorful, melodic vibrant tune is perfectly paired with the music video directed […]
12 Inspiring Quotes from Famous Black Women
Nationwide — As we head into winter, days get short, grey, and gloomy. When our environment starts to get dismal, it can be hard to stay motivated and optimistic about […]
Former President Obama Makes Surprise Visit to Children's Hospital in Washington, DC
Washington, DC — Former U.S. President Barack Obama surprised young patients at Children’s National Hospital in Northwest Washington on Wednesday. He visited the kids and delivered some toys as presents.
8-Year Old with ADHD and Mother are Both Best-Selling Authors
Dallas, TX — Child author Jamarion Rainey will make his first public appearance at the 1st African American Dallas Lit Book Expo on June 22 with his first book, ADHD […]
Justice Watch Radio, Hosted By Award-Winning African American Attorney Zulu Ali, Will Be Nationally Syndicated
Nationwide — After airing on CNBC affiliate KCAA radio, broadcasting to the Riverside and San Bernardino County, California community on 106.5 FM, 102.3 FM, and 1050 AM for the past […]
Meet the 83-Year Old Man Who Just Earned a Ph.D. From Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA — Johnnie Jones, an 83-year old African-American grandfather, has recently received his doctorate degree in human ecology at the Louisiana State University, making him the oldest Black […]
Black Mom Releases First Children's Picture Book in a New Series That Tells the Story of Her Son's Fun and Exciting Adventures
Nationwide — People are spending more time than ever before inside, and according to the Environmental Protection Agency the average person in the United States spends only 7% of their […]
NFL Hosts Third Annual Careers in Football Forum
Participants Expanded Their Professional Network and Engaged with NFL and Club Executives Nationwide — More than 90 students from Historically Black College & Universities (HBCUs) participated in the third annual […]
Los Angeles' Most Popular Black-Owned Radio Station, KJLH, Launches New Syndicated Radio Show
Nationwide — Over the course of a career that has seen him interview multiple entertainers in Hollywood to notable community leaders, authors and news makers on his radio and television […]
In Historic Agreement, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts Restores Pottery by Enslaved Artist David Drake (“Dave the Potter”) to His Descendants
Drake’s descendants say the first-of-its-kind return acknowledges broken title for works taken from enslaved creators Nationwide — In a historic restitution of art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) […]
Forty Acres & A Mule Co-Founder Monty Ross is Back on the Film Scene With a New Documentary: “Let Me Put This BUG In Your Ear”
Nationwide — Over the years, people have wondered whatever happened to Monty Ross, who co-founded 40 Acres & A Mule with Spike Lee? According to Ross, he’s been honing his […]
Detroit Police Officer Appears Pantless During Court Hearing, Leaving Judge Stunned
Nationwide — Matthew Jackson, a police officer from Detroit, Michigan, left a judge speechless after appearing in a virtual court hearing wearing his uniform shirt and badge — but without […]
Michelle Obama Explains Why She Didn't Wear Braids in the White House, "America Wasn't Ready"
Nationwide — Former First Lady Michelle Obama revealed why she chose not to wear braids during her years in the White House and how embracing her natural hair today represents freedom, […]
Black Mom-Daughter Duo Release Children’s Book, "Did You Know God Made You Beautiful?"
Nationwide — Entrepreneur, author, and community arts advocate Kiva Constance Williams has teamed up with her young daughter, Nia Constance Imani Williams, to co-author their first children’s book, Did You […]
9-1-1 Actor Rockmond Dunbar Loses Disney Lawsuit About His Religious Beliefs
Nationwide — Actor Rockmond Dunbar broke down in tears after losing his lawsuit against Disney, where he claimed he was fired from the hit TV show 9-1-1 for refusing the […]
Two Boys Being Called Heroes for Helping Stop Burglary at Ice Cream Shop
Nationwide — Adonis, 9, and Jayceon “JC”, 10, two African American boys from St. Louis, Missouri, helped stop a burglary at their neighborhood ice cream shop after noticing a shattered window […]
Black Author Receives National Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®
Nationwide — The 2025 NYC Big Book Award has recognized When It All Falls Down by Chinedu Achebe as the category winner of African American Fiction. The competition is judged […]
Black Archaeologist Launches New Children’s Book Series That Lets Kids Step into the Past
Nationwide — Imagine a world where children don’t just read about history—they witness it firsthand. That’s the vision behind The Resurrectors, a groundbreaking new children’s book series from award-winning author […]
Singer D'Angelo Dies Just Months After Angie Stone from Pancreatic Cancer
Nationwide — Neo-soul icon D’Angelo — who shared a son with fellow singer Angie Stone — has died at the age of 51, just months after Stone’s passing earlier this […]
The Writers Cypher Invites Wordsmiths to Join a One-of-a-Kind Creative Writing Battle to Compete for a $2,500 Prize Pool
Nationwide — Writers’ Row Publishing House, a growing indie-book publisher, is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever creative writing competition, The Writers Cypher. The contest offers a dynamic […]
WNBA Star Angel Reese Becomes First Athlete to Join Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Nationwide — WNBA superstar Angel Reese is stepping off the court and onto the runway as she joins the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, becoming the first professional athlete to walk […]
Former Alabama Pastor Charged With Using $400K in Church Funds for Luxury
Nationwide — Adrian Davis, a former pastor at a Huntsville, Alabama church, is facing federal charges for allegedly spending more than $400,000 of church funds on personal luxuries like cars, […]
Bold New Book "Unveiling Our Story" Honors the Voices That Shaped Black America
Nationwide — Unveiling Our Story: Intimate African American Narratives, the powerful new work by author Tom Alexander Jr., Ed.D, D.Min., is set to be published at the end of September […]
Self-Empowerment Expert Launches "Keys to Creating Black Self-Love" Digital Course
Her Course is Available as a 4-Module, 12-Lesson Self-Paced Learning Experience Nationwide — Dr. Mwangaza Michael-Bandele’s transformative new digital course, “Keys to Creating Black Self-Love,” is now available to the […]
Black Founder Launches 2-Day Summit Fueling the Future of Black Indie Film and Immersive Storytelling
Nationwide — DeShuna Spencer, Founder and CEO of kweliTV and her 501(c)(3) partner, the Black Indie Creatives Coalition (BICC), have announced Black.Indie.Ignite., a two-day gathering on October 3-4, 2025, in […]
Singer Mario Addresses Rumors About Him Not Liking Black Women
Nationwide — Singer Mario has responded to online rumors claiming he does not like Black women, after social media backlash over his relationship. He defended himself in an Instagram Story, […]
The Kelly Levert Group Honors Legacy and Prepares for Major Milestones
Nationwide — The Levert name has long been recognized in the music industry, celebrated for its soulful voices, dynamic performances, and lasting influence on generations of listeners. Today, that legacy […]
“Dating My Past” Film to be Showcased at 20th Annual International Black Film Festival in Nashville, TN
Nationwide — Dating My Past, a heartfelt romantic film exploring self-discovery, has been officially selected to be showcased at the prestigious 20th Annual International Black Film Festival (IBFF), taking place […]
The World’s Largest Black Doll Show Returns to Detroit for Another Celebration of Fashion, Culture and Art
Nationwide — Sandy’s Land LLC, known for its mission to empower, entertain, and inspire, with brand products, books, art, and cultural events, is proud to announce the 2025 Black Art […]
10 Black Moms with Kids Who Play Sports Launch New Book to Empower Other Mothers of Student-Athletes
Nationwide — Ten inspiring women have teamed up to release a powerful new book for mothers raising student-athletes: Sports Moms Playbook: A Guide To Balancing Faith, Family & Sports. Published […]
HBCU GO Announces Procter & Gamble 2025 Football Partnership Celebrating HBCU Classics Nationwide
Nationwide — The Allen Media Group free-streaming digital sports platform HBCU GO – the leading media provider for the nation’s 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – is pleased […]
Man Accused of Stealing Beyoncé’s Unreleased Songs Finally Arrested in Georgia
Nationwide — Kelvin Evans, the man accused of stealing Beyoncé’s unreleased music and tour plans, was arrested two months after allegedly breaking into her choreographer’s car in Atlanta. The stolen […]
Award-Winning Filmmakers Seek Funding for Documentary About the Founding Members of the Congressional Black Caucus
Nationwide — At a moment when American democracy is divided and the nation seeks moral clarity and strategic direction, a groundbreaking documentary opportunity emerges. Conscience of the Congress will chronicle […]
Black Author Creates Fun Toy Marching Band For Kids Inspired by Her Children's Book
Nationwide — It’s a kid’s marching band (with real toy instruments) started by Stephanie Singleton, the author of The Adventures of Ryan & Riley and Mr. Teddy Bear, and the […]
A New Chapter in Black History Unfolds: Historical Drama Audiobook Premieres on YouTube
Nationwide — Prepare to be transported to the lavish world of the Black elite during America’s Gilded Age with the premiere of a brand-new historical drama audiobook, Hunters Point. The […]
Black United States® Pageants Crown 2025 National Titleholders
Nationwide — The Black United States® Pageants proudly announced its newly crowned 2025 national winners following four days of competition and community engagement in Waldorf, Maryland. The highly anticipated event, […]
NFL Fans Blast 'Black National Anthem' Performance at Eagles Game
Nationwide — Singer Laurin Talese performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener, sparking backlash from NFL fans who criticized the song, dubbed the Black National […]
Redefining Luxury Black Sisterhood Travel: 2025 Was a Stunning Success, 2026 Sold Out!
A transformative journey blending elegance, joy, and connection — so impactful that next year’s experience is fully booked! Nationwide — Hey Lady™ La Dolce Vita, founded by the visionary Creative Director LaeTania […]
Award-Winning Black Author Inspires Girls Through the Power of Story with New Children’s Picture Book
Nationwide — Award-winning author, speaker, and global adventurer Lacey C. Clark! is set to release her debut children’s picture book, I AM Phenomenal Everywhere! — a vibrant, inspiring story that […]
Tyler Perry Studios Accused of Bullying Black Journalist for Covering Rape Allegations
Nationwide — Essie Berry, nationally respected victims advocate and widow of TV legend Fred “Rerun” Berry, is calling out Tyler Perry Studios and its Vice President Mark Swinton for what […]
Meet the Black Mom Helping Parents Boost Their Kids’ Memory and Learning While Also Reducing Stress
Andrea Stephenson’s The Ultimate Guide to Accelerating Your Child’s Memory and Learning delivers 65 proven tricks to help children (and parents) study smarter, not longer. Nationwide — Andrea Stephenson, an […]