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.
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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 […]
7-Year Old Author Introduces New Book Series That Expands Children's Vocabularies
His debut book signing was on Saturday, December 15th at the Barnes & Noble in Snellville, Georgia. Snellville, GA — Child author Nicholas Buamah made his first public appearance at […]
Blogging With Confidence: Black Bloggers Who Inspire Us!
Nationwide — If you feel stuck in a cycle of work and no play and are seeking a respite from the monotony, look to these inspirational black bloggers. They tackle […]
Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival Accepted as an OSCAR® Qualifying Festival in the Short Film Category
Aurora, CO — Run&Shoot Filmworks’ Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival (MVAAFF) is excited to announce that it has been approved by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as […]
This Woman is Making History Securing Federal Funding to Preserve Jazz, Blues and R&B Music in Public Schools
Kansas City, MO — Just recently, the Department of Labor recognized musicians as an apprenticeable occupation for the first time in the history of America and there is one woman […]
Woman Serving 51 Years in Prison For Killing a Man Who Tried to Rape Her When She Was 16
Nationwide — Cyntoia Brown, a woman from Tennessee who was 16-years old when she killed a 43-year-old man who solicited her for sex, must serve at least 51 years in […]
New Black History Trivia Book Features 2,000 Questions and Answers About African American Heritage
Nationwide — The Ultimate Black History Trivia Book by Curtis Claytor has two thousand multiple choice questions and answers in four categories: History; Music; Sports; Television, Arts & Literature! Most of us […]
The Origins of Black Music Revealed in New Book, "Black American History, From Plantations to Rap Culture"
Nationwide — The new book Black American History, from Plantations to Rap Culture is a must-read for readers who may have an avid interest in the origins of Black music in […]
Tyler Perry Drops Over $430K to Pay Off Customers' Layaway Items in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA — Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry has shown his generosity once again. This time, he decided to write checks to two local Walmart stores to pay off outstanding […]
5 Black Female Fashion Bloggers You Should Know About
Nationwide — Many women speak the language of shoes and handbags, but there are a select few who are talented enough to make a living doing it. Top black fashion […]
Black Entrepreneur Invents Hair Styling Tool For Women With Natural Hair
Nationwide — Michelle Johnson (Amtu) is the CEO & Founder of Amtu Hair Art & Tools, a product design company which specializes in hair accessories and styling tools. Their latest […]
PHEN and AARP Georgia Team Up to Bring “Daddy’s Boys” Stage Play to Riverside EpiCenter in Atlanta on January 12th
Two free performances will be offered at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Nationwide — Building on the success and rave reviews of its 2018 performances, the Prostate Health Education Network […]
Black Women Will Soon Have Their Very Own Spa That Offers "Sistah Self Care"
While black women breakthrough barriers every day when it comes to employment and other kinds of success, studies show general health is an area where many are lacking. Inspired by […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches New Internet Radio Station That Plays All Types of Genres of Music
New York, NY — J. Reid, an African American entrepreneur and producer, has launched WGLR-DB Get Live Radio – a brand new Internet radio station intent on bringing nothing but […]
African American Father Uses Psychological Trick to Make His Children Successful
Nationwide — Maceo Smedley, the father of Maceo Smedley III, a young actor who has stared in hit show such as Underground and Netflix’s All About the Washingtons, reveals his […]
Christian Reggae Rapper Releases Heart-Wrenching Book for Sexual Abuse Survivors
For young girls who lose their innocence in violation, this book is designed to encourage victims to speak up. Nationwide — Within the pages of Tyrone Short’s book, Speak Up […]
5 New & Emerging Black Artists to Watch in 2019
Nationwide — Social media has redefined the art world by making it easier than ever for artists to share and sell their work. However, many new black artists still go […]
6 Black-Owned Fashion Brands to Shop
Nationwide — Black-owned fashion brands are an up-and-coming enterprise. With the help of social media, more and more unique clothing lines are popping up on famous individuals. Plenty of stars […]
BlackFacts.com's New Membership Features Allow Members to Help Create Black History
BlackFacts.com has enabled crowdsourcing of content from its members. Visit https://login.blackfacts.com to join now and help create our own history! Boston, MA — BlackFacts.com, the Internet’s longest running data-driven website […]
Award-Winning Author Releases New Children’s Book About the Fun in Learning
Utica, NY — A new children’s book will be launching this month titled, An Adventure With STEM, and will be available for purchase through Amazon and Kindle. The book is […]
Master P and His Family Host 20th Annual "Feeding Our People" Thanksgiving Event
New Orleans, LA — The Millers have been feeding families in the City of Compton for over twenty years. Their family slogan is: “We all we got.”
"Three Times a Lady" -- Black Stage Play Returns to the Miracle By Popular Demand!
Los Angeles, CA — Dr. Gloria Morrow’s Three Times a Lady is returning to The Miracle Theater in Inglewood, CA after a run in August 2018. Dr. Gloria is the playwright […]
First Black-Owned Sneaker Company of Its Kind Gearing Up for the Biggest Shopping Season of the Year
Atlanta-based company now offering 35% off Black Friday sale and special Cyber Monday discounts Atlanta, GA — With the holiday shopping season about to go into full swing, consumers and […]
‘Becoming’: An Honest Telling of Michelle Obama’s Story
Nationwide — On November 13, in the wake of Michelle Obama’s book release, Barack Obama tweeted these kind words: “Of course, Michelle Obama is my wife, so I’m a little […]
Introducing Rising Young Female MC on the Come Up
Dallas, TX — The South has already gotten a taste of what Dejah can do, and with her explosive new track “That Girl” she solidifies her place in the independent […]
Black Women Come Together to Get Refreshed, Renewed and Recalibrated with Legendary Leader Vashti McKenzi
Nationwide — Vashti M. McKenzie created The SELAH Leadership Encounter for Women 2018. This event, in its second year, gathers women leaders from all facets of life and brings them […]
Fresh Off Dominant VERZUZ Performance, Joe to Headline the 6th Annual Star 94.5 Heart & Soul Music Festival
Keke Wyatt, Case, Con Funk Shun, Meli’sa Morgan and Hip-Hop Legend Chubb Rock Join One of Central Florida’s Premier Celebrations of Classic R&B Tickets Start at Just $50 Nationwide — […]
Jamie Foxx Reveals Why He Hesitated About Having Another Baby at 58
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is preparing to become a father again at 58, but he initially had doubts about raising another child later in life. The actor said a conversation with […]
Independent Black Filmmakers Launch Bootcamp Teaching How to Produce a Streaming Series on a Guerilla Budget
Nationwide — The award-winning team behind the independent drama series Sundays After Church is inviting aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, and content creators behind the scenes with “How We Shot […]
Trishauna Clarke Stars Alongside Maurice Hall in "The Seed" - Production Wraps This Week On First-Time Director Vanna James' Inspirational Debut
Former Ohio State Football Star and Mo-tivation Unlimited Producer Maurice Hall Leads Indie Feature That Defies L.A. Production Odds Nationwide — Production is wrapping this week on The Seed, the […]
Master P Says He Wants Rap Snacks to Go Public and Create More Black Wealth
Nationwide — Rapper Master P says Rap Snacks is considering going public as the brand looks for ways to expand Black ownership and create more opportunities for communities to build wealth. […]
Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]
Kanye West to Perform Two Sold Out Concerts in Russia After UK Ban and European Concert Cancellations
Nationwide — Kanye West is set to perform two sold-out concerts in Russia despite being barred from entering the UK and losing several shows across Europe. The rapper continues to […]
Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”
HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]
Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids
Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Open a Kids' Skating Rink in Lancaster, California
Nationwide — After more than 40 years of working with children, entrepreneur Duana Garrett is making history in Lancaster, California, as the first Black woman to open a children’s skating […]
Author Releases New Book Series on the Innovations of Early Black Inventors Who Helped Shape America
The series reveals the legacy of U.S. Assistant Patent Examiner Henry E. Baker (1800–1900s) and over 400 African American inventions that changed the world. Nationwide — Author and creative technologist […]
Black Mom and Her Adult Son Partner to Teach Children About the Power of Their Imagination
Mother and son, Nadine and Andrew Burton, are taking the next step in a twenty-plus-year journey that started with Andrew inspiring an improvement theme and a book about imagination and […]
At 63 Years Old, This Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s
Nationwide — At 63 years old, Johnnie Reid is proving that athletic excellence does not have an expiration date. The accomplished sprinter and shot put champion is running faster today […]
Will Smith to Star with Jaafar Jackson in New Action Thriller "Supermax" on Prime Video
Nationwide — Will Smith is set to star alongside Jaafar Jackson in the upcoming action thriller Supermax, which will become Jaafar’s second major acting project after his breakout performance in […]
LeBron James Plans to Raise $5 Billion for New Basketball League to Compete With NBA
Nationwide — NBA icon LeBron James is reportedly involved in plans to create a global basketball league that could compete with the NBA. The proposed league would feature teams from around […]
Oprah Winfrey’s South Africa Girls’ Leadership Academy Will Close After 20 Years
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey announced that her South African girls’ academy will close its current operations by the end of 2027. She shares plans to move toward a larger scholarship […]
Oprah Winfrey Reveals That She Was Born With a Different Name
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey revealed that the name she became famous for was not the name written on her birth certificate. The media mogul said she was actually born Orpah, but […]
Black Author and Illustrator Releases New Book Exploring Love, Grief, and Human Emotions Through Visual Art
Nationwide — Mericstarr announces the release of Love, Loss, and Everything In Between: A Collection of Stories, a newly published graphic storytelling collection created and illustrated by artist and writer […]
Award-Recognized Black Author Releases Thriller Series Exploring America Through the Lens of Race, Identity, and Empowerment
A provocative debut in the BLACK Novel Series asks a bold question: What if you discovered that the American Civil War never ended, it just started being waged on different […]
Fitness Star Suddenly Collapses and Dies at 35 Just Hours After His Last Instagram Post
Nationwide — Mailson Araujo, a professional bodybuilder from Brazil, has sadly passed away at age 35 after collapsing at his home in Alagoinhas. His mother, a nursing technician, attempted to […]
Rapper Boosie Files Lawsuit After Paying $600K for Trump Pardon Deal That Never Happened
Nationwide — Rapper Boosie Badazz has filed a lawsuit over a failed presidential pardon effort, claiming he paid $600,000 for help securing clemency. The rapper is now seeking to recover part […]
Just Like Me TV Launches Five Original Animated Series Led by a Black Princess Who Currently Has No Rival Anywhere on Screen
“The Unexpected Princess” headlines a five-show slate premiering July 13, giving parents something positive, entertaining, and kid-friendly for their children to watch this summer, alongside “Jalen’s Neighborhood,” “ABN Newsroom,” “The […]
LeBron James' Wife, Savannah, Responds to Criticism About Him Leaving the Lakers
Nationwide — Savannah James, the wife of NBA star LeBron James, defended her husband after critics reacted to his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. She addressed the constant […]
Disney to Bring Back "The Cheetah Girls" With Raven-Symone and the Other Original Cast Members
Nationwide — The Cheetah Girls franchise is making a comeback with a new Disney movie titled The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. Original cast members Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Bryan […]
Air Force Veteran Turns Technology and Vision into a Growing Black-Owned Gift Brand
African American Gift Guides Celebrates Culture, Heritage, and Faith With a Growing Collection of Over 5,000 Culturally Inspired Gifts, Home Décor, and Greeting Cards — Shipping Worldwide Nationwide — African […]
14-Year-Old Black Girl From California Becomes Top-Ranked Sprinter in the U.S.
Nationwide — Janet Criss, a 14-year-old African American track athlete from Northern California, is making a name for herself as the top-ranked middle school 100-meter sprinter in the state and […]
Big Tigger's Wife Facing Years in Prison After Being Arrested for Kidnapping Charges
Nationwide — Alicia Denise Brown, the wife of Atlanta radio host Big Tigger, has been arrested in Georgia after authorities said she was wanted on kidnapping-related warrants from Maryland. Her […]
Mathew Knowles Says He Was Already a Millionaire Before Beyoncé’s Rise to Fame
Nationwide — Mathew Knowles is responding to claims that Beyoncé made him wealthy after she became famous. The music executive says he and his former wife, Tina Knowles, had already built […]
Only Black Woman-Owned Non-Ballet Dance Academy in Los Angeles Launches Summer Program
The Black Dance Academy, home of Black culture and arts in the heart of Leimert Park, invites dancers and drummers ages 5 and up into a summer program — no […]
Brian McKnight Sparks Criticism After Controversial Interview With His Grandchildren's Stepfather
Nationwide — Singer Brian McKnight is facing renewed criticism after interviewing the stepfather of his estranged son’s children for his Fatherhood Fridays podcast. Their discussion about fatherhood and family relationships […]
Mara Brock Akil Needs $50M Budget to Make a "Girlfriends" Film Based on the Early 2000s TV Sitcom
Nationwide — Mara Brock Akil, creator and showrunner of the early 2000s TV sitcom Girlfriends, is working to bring the beloved series back as a feature film. She has the […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Responds to Allegedly Being Broke, "I Still Have All My Houses"
Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is responding to ongoing rumors that he is facing financial struggles. The undefeated boxing champion said his recent fights and business moves are not signs of […]