Nationwide — Kensington Publishing announces the release of its new novel Intermission by Phyllis R. Dixon. As glittering as their name, The Diamonds were on the brink of 1990s pop […]
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Children’s Book Available in Five African Languages Wins Prestigious International Award
Nationwide — Letter From a Plow Nation, a popular children’s book written by Dr. Worku L. Mulat and illustrated by Daniel Getahun, was honored by Gourmand Awards 2023. It was […]
Amber Corbett Makes History, First Black Woman to Represent the US in Miss Intercontinental Pageant
Nationwide — Amber Corbett, a native New Yorker from the Bronx, was recently crowned Miss Intercontinental USA, making history as the first Black woman to represent the United States in the […]
Awarded Football Player Turned Coach Pens Motivational Book for Student Athletes
Nationwide — With a tremendous amount of experience and a die-hard passion for the game, Coach Ronnie Mason is making an impact beyond the football field. In his debut book, […]
Meet the Young Black Female Writer, Creator Behind Netflix's First Ever Original African Animation Series
Nationwide — Netflix has finally premiered its first original African animation series titled “Supa Team 4.” The show, created by Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema, is part of the streaming giant’s […]
Filmmaker Makes History as First Black Woman to Produce a Cinematic Hip-Hop Musical, Debuts Film at Red Carpet Gala
Nationwide — Deborah Jane, the screenwriter and Executive Producer of Strange Fruit: The Hip-Hopera, is the first Black woman filmmaker to ever produce a cinematic Hip-Hop-musical. Her groundbreaking film recently […]
Struggles and Triumphs of a Black Soldier During World War II Revealed in New Book, "Foreign Son"
Nationwide — Author Lewis Kelley has announced the re-release of Foreign Son, a riveting, historical page-turner with a message of grit and resilience for today. The story follows the son […]
14th Annual Original Collard Greens Festival to Celebrate Culture, History & Traditional African-American Food
The event is free to attend, and will be held just 30 minutes outside of Atlanta. Natiownide — The organizers of the 14th annual Original Collard Greens Cultural Festival have […]
Singer Monica Jumps Off Stage in Detroit After Fan Punches Woman, "You Don't Hit No Lady Like That"
Nationwide — R&B singer Monica stopped her performance at the Detroit Riverfront Music Festival on July 22 after witnessing a man who punched a female concertgoer during her crowded show, […]
Meet the Black Woman Whose Nonprofit Gives HBCU Students Dorm Room Makeovers
Transforming Lives, One Dorm Room At A Time: Move-In Day Mafia Prepares for College Move-In Season at HBCUs Nationwide — Hollywood veteran & Howard University grad, TeeJ Mercer, is the […]
Black Screenwriter Announces Film Music Contest to Identify Potential Score Talent
Nationwide — Screenwriter Glenford Noble and a team of independent producers seeking to develop the film, “Florence,” have launched a film music contest to help discover talent for the movie’s […]
12-Year-Old Black Entrepreneur Launches Line of School Supplies to Help Fund His TV Show
He Also Plans to Raise Funds to Purchase Healthcare Insurance For 5,000 Children in Ghana Nationwide — Nicholas Buamah, a 12-year-old philanthropist and bestselling author from Metro Atlanta, has taken […]
6-Year-Old Black Girl Makes History, Represents State of Mississippi in Beauty Pageant
Nationwide — Meet Alijah-Joye Major, a 6-year-old African American girl from Jackson, Mississippi, who has represented her state to compete against representatives from all 50 states for the title of […]
Black Writer Leaves Job of 31 Years to Become a Filmmaker and Lands a Spot at the Black Comedy Fest on Martha’s Vineyard
Nationwide — Stepping out on faith, Jil Ross, a Chicago-based writer left her job of 31 years to begin a new career as filmmaker, and now, her family comedy, B.A.D.D. […]
11-Year-Old Black Culinary Prodigy Releases New Cookbook, “Gourmet Meals With Grade School Skills”
Nationwide — Kid Troy LLC is thrilled to announce the release of a remarkable cookbook, Gourmet Meals with Grade School Skills, authored by the exceptionally talented 10-year-old culinary sensation, Kid […]
Afro-Funk Jazz Artist, Plunky, Branches Out in New Reggae Direction on His Latest Single, “I’ll Be There”
Nationwide — Plunky, a musician who has been at the forefront of Afro-centric jazz, funk, and go-go for over 50 years, has released his group’s latest single, “I’ll Be There” […]
10-Year-Old From Maryland Becomes First Black Deaf Boy to Earn Emmy Nomination
Nationwide — Keivonn Woodard, a 10-year-old boy from Bowie, Maryland, has made history as the first Black deaf actor to be nominated for an Emmy Award. He received a nomination […]
Black Chef, Founder of Black-Owned All-Natural Soul Food Seasoning Mix, Releases 42-Page Cookbook
Nationwide — Meet Darren Campbell, the founder and CEO of Palmetto Blend, a Black-owned soul food seasoning product that offers an authentic taste to food with no artificial preservatives. He […]
Black Choreographer/ Founder of Leading Dance Company in New York Launches Annual Fundraiser
New York, NY — Artistic Director Ronald K. Brown and EVIDENCE, A Dance Company continue pursuing their decades-long exploration and understanding of the human experience in the African diaspora this […]
Shaq's Mom Officiates Wedding in Detroit For Prestigious Non-Profit Black Founder and Motown Photojournalist
Nationwide — The union of Alison Vaughn and Andre Smith became an extraordinary affair on Sunday, June 25, 2023, as they exchanged vows at the picturesque Meadowbrook Estate in Rochester, […]
Black Author and Motivational Poet Releases New Visual Album Called "Grown Folk Business” to Elevate the Culture
Nationwide — “Grown Folks Business” is a powerful visual album by Marcus Parker that combines music and introspective storytelling to address the struggles and triumphs of adulthood. Through a series […]
Black Athlete, First Blind Paralympian to Win 5 Medals, Releases New Book About Vision
Nationwide — Lex Gillette became blind when he was just 8 years old, but that didn’t stop him from going on to be successful in life. In his newest book, […]
News Anchor Removes Wig, Reveals Locs on Live TV to Celebrate Juneteenth
Nationwide — Akilah Davis, a local TV news anchor at WTVD in Raleigh, North Carolina, made a powerful statement on Juneteenth by embracing her natural hair after appearing without her […]
New Book by Walter the Educator Uses Poetry to Discuss Life Lessons
Nationwide — Helping people with life lessons via unique poems is the subject of a new book by Walter the Educator entitled Do You Play Football: Poems about Life Lessons […]
South Carolina State Representative Deon Tedder and Every 1 Voice Matters Join Forces to Promote Summer Reading Initiative
Nationwide — South Carolina State Representative Deon Tedder and Every 1 Voice Matters are thrilled to announce their collaboration in promoting summer reading. As part of this partnership, 800 copies […]
Black Filmmaker Kareem Mortimer Makes History, Lands US Distribution Deal For Caribbean TV Show
By Arthia Nixon, The Ambassador Agency Nationwide — This is Paradise, the first Bahamian television series to secure a distribution deal with a major American streaming service, is officially on […]
High School Star Football Player Graduates With 4.1 GPA, Chooses HBCU Over Princeton and Duke
Nationwide — Joshua Jones, a high school student-athlete from Fayetteville, North Carolina, has been awarded over $3 million in scholarships while maintaining a 4.1 GPA and playing as a quarterback […]
Author Cassandra Hill to Grace Essence Festival with Book Signing Event and Empowering Message
Nationwide — Cassandra Hill, esteemed author of the transformative book He Restoreth My Soul: Triumph through Adversity, and CEO & Founder of Holistic Living Consulting, is set to make a […]
Author Celebrates Black Dads and the City of Detroit With New Children's Book
Nationwide — A Day in the D With Dad by native Detroiter Dr. Kelli M. Felder is a feel-good story celebrating quality daddy-daughter time, outdoor activities, and the City of […]
Black Author Releases New Collection of Poetry to Celebrate and Motivate Single Moms
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to women & children’s shelters. Nationwide — Author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Evette T. Fergerson, has released a saucy collection of poetic stories […]
Black Woman Who Worked at KFC for 47 Years Finally Retiring
Nationwide — Loretta Neely, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee who worked at a local KFC restaurant for 47 years, is being recognized for her many years of service […]
Black Entrepreneurs Blocked from Buying 4.6 Acres of Land to Develop Modern Day Negro Baseball League
Nationwide — Meet Cleo Arrington & Glenn Draughn, two African American entrepreneurs who submitted a proposal to buy a local baseball field in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, but were blocked […]
Artist Yung Musa Lifts His Voice For His Latest Single "Black & Proud" With Accompanying Video/PSA
Nationwide — Yung Musa’s new single “Black and Proud” (released through Soul Gemz Entertainment) is a black history tribute that is an introspective soul stirring look at the African American […]
Black Author of 15 Books Says Hip-Hop is Worth $30 Billion But Rappers Only See 5% of That
Nationwide — Recent Nielsen data has revealed a significant shift in the music landscape, with rap dethroning rock as the dominant music genre in the United States. Hip-hop’s ever-strengthening hold on […]
Emerging Indie Artist to Release 5 New Love Songs Everyday During Valentine's Day Week
Nationwide — They say that artists produce their best work from pain, and emerging artist Jimmy Sol Young knows that all too well. His new 5-song EP was born from […]
Inspirational Gospel and Soul Recording Artist Aspires to Awaken a Sense of Hope in New Book "In A Perfect World"
Nationwide — Gospel Choice and Black Music Awards recording artist Reggie Boone’s raw memoir In a Perfect World: The Reggie Boone Story reveals a powerful true story of resilience. Boone […]
Black History Month Special: How AfroFuturism Benefits All of Us
By Stafford L. Battle, AfroFuturist Nationwide — AfroFuturism, a well-liked catchphrase, advocates that Black people will be important contributors to the future of humankind. People of color will be flamboyant […]
Fastest-Growing Black-Owned Wine Tour Expands to Over 16 Cities in 2024
Nationwide — Wine Crawl, known for curating unique Food, Wine, and Spirits experiences, is thrilled to announce its expansion to over 16 cities across the United States. This exciting growth […]
Founder of Black-Owned Travel Company Celebrates 10 Years of Creating Over 600 Travel Experiences to 108 Countries
Nationwide — As Jelani Travel marks its 10th year of operation, the company has curated over 600 travel experiences, visited 108 countries, explored 6 continents, and ventured into 35 states. […]
Boston’s Premiere Performing Arts Center Celebrates the African American Experience With a Compilation of Poetry, Dance, Music and Scenes
Nationwide — OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center – pioneers of innovative and dynamic performing arts programs that motivate, challenge, and inspire youth to be the best they can be – will […]
Entrepreneur Releases New 2024 Collector's Edition African American History Calendar
Nationwide — Entrepreneur Kim D. Yarber via his company K.D. Yarber Publishing has released the 2024 Collector’s Edition African American History Calendar with champion names including:
Big Daddy Kane and Glenn Plummer Featured in Provoking New Film 'ElemenTory' From Vision Films and Directed by Terrence Arlyn
A High-tension Thriller That Stokes Fear And Awareness of the Flawed Systems Created to Serve and Protect Nationwide — Vision Films, Inc. (“Vision”) announces the Transactional VOD release of the […]
Black-Owned Seafood Restaurant in Las Vegas to Host Super Bowl Party Series
Nationwide — Sin City Seafood Kitchen + Lounge, a Black-owned restaurant located in downtown Las Vegas just blocks from one of the city’s top tourist attractions Fremont Street, will present […]
Melanated Campout Returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway for Second Annual Family Meetup at Ambetter 400 Race
Nationwide — After a successful inaugural event, Melanated Campout is excited to announce its return to the Atlanta Motor Speedway for the second annual family meetup during the Ambetter 400 […]
Founder of Black-Owned Social Media Network, WeKinFolk, Celebrates 1.5 Million Visitors in Three Years
Nationwide — WeKinFolk, a digital diaspora is the online platform that celebrates over 500k site visits in 2023. It was launched in 2020 by IT Expert, Ernest L. Manning, fueled […]
Black-Owned Streaming Platform Releases Its First Original Film, “Workplace Drama,” Worldwide in Partnership With Tamera Hill Productions
Tamera Hill has graced the stage of multiple streaming platforms including Netflix, Pureflix, BET+, Amazon Prime, and others. Nationwide — Tamera Hill, in collaboration with Hidden Gem Entertainment TV, announces […]
Three Black Siblings, Elementary School Basketball Stars Make History with Their Own Brand Deal
Nationwide — Three African American siblings – Henry, Ashton, and Hunter Jolly – have made history as the youngest athletes and basketball stars to launch their own brand deal with […]
Honorary Black Art Collection to Showcase the Works of Richmond Barthé and Samella Lewis
Nationwide — The Lewis-Barthé collection is for sale through Unity Lewis (the paternal grandson of Samella Lewis) and Art For Us By Us, an online initiative providing a platform for […]
New Black Trivia Game is Now Available as a Mobile App
Nationwide — It’s time to celebrate, recognize, and value inspirational Black people and commemorative events that are not taught in primary school? Get ready for the newest and most exciting […]
One Man Play Rivals Early Tyler Perry and Brings Light to Black Royalty
Nationwide — Brace yourselves for an immersive journey through history, pride, and self-discovery as celebrity speaker and mindset consultant, Stan Pearson II, takes center stage with his groundbreaking one-man interactive […]
Beyonce’s Backup Singer Who is Also an Uber Driver Serenades Her Passengers
Nationwide — Meet Deanna Dixon, a former backup singer for Beyoncé on her concert tours who is now known as “The Rideshare Queen” on TikTok for serenading her Uber passengers […]
Black-Owned Independent Baseball League to Honor Negro League Legends
Nationwide — A League of Our Own (ALOOO), a self-funded baseball league that is the only African American owned Independent Baseball League in the United States, is honoring the legacy, […]
“The Night Puff Tried to Kill Me” – A Gritty Memoir of Survival in the 90s Hip-Hop Scene
Nationwide — Relentless Aaron, the pen name for DeWitt Gilmore, a prominent figure in the 1990s New York hip-hop scene, announces the release of his latest memoir, The Night Puff […]
Untold History of a Black American Queen Revealed in Author's Novel Based on True Historical Events
Nationwide — Based on true historical events, award-winning author Vanessa Miller’s latest novel — The American Queen — unveils the hidden history and inspiring story of Louella, a resilient Black […]
7th Annual Spades Tournament Scheduled for Feb 2024 in Hilton Head Island, SC
Nationwide — The Seventh Annual Spades Tournament is scheduled for February 21-25, 2024 on the Beautiful Island of Hilton Head, South Carolina. This year’s tournament will take place at the […]
Black Couple Partners With PGA REACH to Launch National Diversity Golf Program for HBCUs
Nationwide — Angel Rich-Jones and her husband Karl Jones, have launched a non-profit partnership with J.P. Lunn, PGA member and President of PGA REACH Middle-Atlantic, to launch a signature HBCU […]
Notice of Open Baseball Tryouts, Black-Owned Independent Baseball League Looking for Players
Nationwide — A League of Our Own Independent Baseball League will be holding open tryouts for 2024 fall season. The season will start Labor Day weekend August 31, 2024 through […]
New Magazine Launches at the Intersection of Black Food, Wine, and Culture
VISTAS is a new bimonthly print publication that offers a multicultural perspective for foodies and oenophiles. Nationwide — Soul of Sonoma Gourmet, LLC announces the launch of VISTAS, an independent […]
15-Year-Old Makes History as Youngest African American Junior Golf Champion
Nationwide — Shyla Brown, a 15-year-old Black teen from McKinney, Texas, is making history as the youngest African-American Junior Golf Champion. She recently became among the only four nationally ranked […]
Netflix Film Producer Takes Interest in Popular Black Book Series That Has Sold 12 Million Copies
Nationwide — Pierre Bagley, an independent filmmaker who has directed the likes of Taraji P. Henson and whose films have aired on Netflix, Bounce TV, TNT, and more, is now […]
12-Year-Old Featured on 'Steve Harvey Show' Finally Launches His Own TV Show
He is Now One of the Youngest TV Executive Producers in the Business Nationwide — 12-year-old Nicholas Buamah, known for his appearance on the Steve Harvey Show at the age […]
Veteran Raquel Riley Thomas Becomes Media and Entertainment Mogul, Pioneering Positive Change
Nationwide — Raquel Riley Thomas, a distinguished U.S. Army Captain Veteran, Entrepreneur, Pageant Queen, and Humanitarian, has evolved into a media and entertainment mogul, reshaping industries and inspiring positive change. […]
Award-Winning Group Take 6 and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Partner to Impact Children and Families
Nationwide — St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital is proud to announce the addition of 10x Grammy-winning group TAKE 6 to its Music Gives to St. Jude’s Kids, which provides a […]
Black Non-Profit to Present Powerful Deaf Hip Hop Culture Production in Washington, DC
Nationwide — Visionaries of the Creative Arts (VOCA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of Deaf and Hard of Hearing BIPOC artists, is proud to announce the return […]