Atlanta, GA — The emergence of social media has captivated the world, yet blindfolded our logic on so many social concerns with both adults and youth alike. With social media […]
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Black-Owned Startup Launches Virtual Reality Ticketing Platform to Help Event Planners Market Their Events
Michael Purnell, an African American entrepreneur from Sacramento, California, established a startup after discovering that there are a lot of good, beneficial events in every area but people aren’t even […]
African American Female Director Wins Prestigious Award at the Orlando Urban Film Festival (OUFF) For Harry T. Moore Film
Orlando, FL — The audience at the recent Orlando Urban Film Festival (OUFF) gave rave reviews for Before Selma: The Harry T. Moore Story – The Martyr Who Paved The […]
Black-Owned Travel Company Partners with South African Tourism Board to Launch 12 Luxury Tours From the U.S. to Johannesburg
A 2015 study showed that the increase in international Black travel would continue to increase. Washington DC — The rise in African American travel over the past 6 years due […]
Black Athletes, Entertainers and The Black Community’s Love Hate Relationship with the Plantation
By Terrance Amen, founder and CEO of 3Ufirst FPC Nationwide — If Black people only knew their value, we wouldn’t have all the major problems we have today. What problems, […]
Musical Stageplay to Bring 1930's Actress Hattie McDaniel Back to Life in an Award-Winning Performance in San Francisco
Hattie McDaniel was the first African American actor to win an Oscar for her performance in “Gone With the Wind” in 1940. A one-woman musical stageplay in her legacy, “Hattie […]
The Truth About James and Florida Evans From “Good Times” -- 25 Things You Probably Didn't Know!
Everybody knows this beautiful couple as James and Florida Evans from the hit TV show Good Times that originally aired from 1974-1979. As the first sitcom ever with an African […]
Orrin Hudson and Other Black Notables to Host "Chess for Charity" Event in Downtown Atlanta to Benefit African American Youth
TV anchor/ radio personality Dr. Rashad Richey will be in attendance, and there will be a mini-concert by national recording artist, Arthur Reed. Atlanta, GA — On Saturday, May 26th, […]
Music Legend Chuck Berry Did, In Fact, Invent Rock ‘N’ Roll -- Not Elvis Presley or the Beatles!
Chuck Berry was an African American singer, songwriter, musician, and one of the original pioneers of rock and roll music. But he was more than just a pioneer of this […]
Denver-Based Black Newspaper Celebrates 31 Years in Business in a Fun, Unique Way!
Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, the Wobble and Now the Spectrum Strut Denver, CO (BlackNews.com) – In April, Denver Urban Spectrum (DUS), Denver’s premiere publication for communities of color, celebrated 31 […]
Black-Owned Travel Agency to Host Historic 10-Day Luxury Tour to Ghana, West Africa
A historic return of the African Diaspora will take place August 5-14, 2019 In August 2019, exactly 400 years after the arrival of the first recorded landing of a slave […]
PHEN Entertains and Educates with “Daddy’s Boys” Stage Play
One of the largest and most successful community-based events for prostate cancer education and awareness Nationwide — PHEN (Prostate Health Education Network) presented the Daddy’s Boys stage play on May […]
Hip-Hop Producer Gets Kids Physically Active with Fitness Inspired Music
Biloxi, MS — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 12 million U.S. children are obese. This accounts for nearly one in six school- aged […]
Meet the Genius Black Inventor Who Created the Super Soaker Back in 1990 -- And Holds More Than 80 Patents on Other Popular Products!
Lonnie Johnson, from Mobile, Alabama, was working as an engineer for NASA when he accidentally created what led to the invention of the Super Soaker water gun. It was the […]
3 Black Super Heroes Descended on Festival de Cannes and Walked Away With the Hot Topic Spotlight While Entertaining, Educating & Elevating!
Cannes was an Explosion of Film, Music, Fashion, History, Art, & Influencers from across the Globe. The focus was 3 Black Men: 1. TITAN Reginald F. Lewis FILM HONORS (European […]
24-Year Old Black Student Graduates With Two Degrees From Two Different Colleges... on the Same Day!
Cincinnati, OH — Darrell Landon Kelly, a 24-year old African American from Cincinnati, Ohio, has proven his #BlackExcellence after graduating with two advanced degrees — one Master’s degree and another law […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Whose Platform Makes Online Shopping 10 Times More Enjoyable (And Cheaper!)
By Shantell Robinson Nationwide — So you love online shopping right? Well it just got a whole lot better! Founder John Cornelius McCaskill has created a Black-owned company based in […]
New Children's Book, "I Didn't Leave Because of You," Helps Explain Why Mommy or Daddy Left
Nationwide — Millions of children being raised by a single parent have inevitably wondered, “Why did my mother or father abandon me?” A new children’s book, I Didn’t Leave Because […]
Genius Mind Films Announces a New Superhero Franchise -- "Eyes of Esca" Starring Cymphonique Miller
Nationwide — From the comic book and novel Eyes of Esca comes the highly anticipated screenplay adaption. The story range carries a potential of Star Wars and is comparable to […]
Ed Lover, Roxanne Shante, Angie Stone and More to Attend Black Writer's Weekend and AAMBC Literary Awards in Atlanta, June 7-10th
The event will honor African American literary artists. Atlanta, GA — The African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC) will return with its tenth Annual AAMBC Awards, and kick […]
Negro League Baseball is Back with the Official Launch of the National Urban Professional Baseball League -- Opening Game is on May 25th
Nationwide — Thanks to the National Urban Professional Baseball League, the rebirth of Negro League Baseball will take place with opening day on May 25, 2018 in Laurel, Mississippi at […]
New Debut Production Tells the Powerful, Untold Story of African American Nurses During World War II
Los Angeles, CA — Fort Huachuca: A Tale of Sisterhood, Patriotism, and Race is a debut production written by emerging actress and playwright Ailema Sousa and directed by Amen Igbinosun. […]
MUSC Awards Faculty, Student, and Health Leaders of Diversity and Inclusion
Charleston, SC — The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has recognized Ebony Hilton, M.D.; third-year medical student Keeland Williams; and Michael Denham, M.D., chief of perioperative services, with the […]
Miami Beach Welcomes a Luxurious Lifestyle Event For Professional Men & Women of Color
Houston, TX — Need a safe space to heal from the daily grind? Being a person of color in corporate America can be draining. Join an intentional luxury four day […]
Music Extraordinaire Teddy Riley Becomes an International Ambassador for the Mother of Humanity® Monument Foundation, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA — Music producer/songwriter and performer Teddy Riley, acknowledged as “King of New Jack Swing,” who’s enviable list of platinum-laced credits include Guy, the Winans, Joe (the Riley-produced […]
Singer Karen Wolfe, Known as "The Princess of Soul and Blues," Celebrates the Release of Her Newest Two Singles
Nationwide — Coday Records recording artist Karen Wolfe has a message to the music world which is, ‘If you think “Man Enough” was the top of the hill, then you […]
Meet the Talented 19-Year Old Who Was Just Booked to Perform at the British Royal Wedding
London, England — The Kensington Palace has announced that 19-year old cellist, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, is on the list of artists scheduled to perform at the upcoming May 19th royal wedding […]
Black-Owned New Orleans Tour Company is the First to Offer Black Heritage and Jazz Tours That Are Registered With the Conventions and Visitors Bureau
Attendees to the upcoming 2018 Essence Festival and all family reunions held in the city are encouraged to take the tour, which includes a visit to the only Black-owned street […]
Meet the Woman Behind the Non-Profit Academy That Has Helped Countless Black Children Get Paid Appearances on Nickelodeon, ESPN, and Netflix
All heroes do not wear capes; Tyra Hawthorne, founder of Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy, has made a lot of sacrifices to save the youth! San Diego, CA — […]
Orchestra Noir, The Atlanta African-American Orchestra’s Upcoming Concerts Are What the Community Needs Right Now
Orchestra Noir celebrates the Black Woman with “QUEEN” and exposes children to orchestral music with the “Black-Tie Children’s Concert” Atlanta, GA — Orchestra Noir, the groundbreaking all African-American orchestra who […]
MTV Reinvents "Yo! MTV Raps" Across Linear and Digital Platforms Kicking Off With 30th Anniversary Live Event at Barclays Center on June 1st
Network Will Live Stream Event Featuring Eric B & Rakim, KRS ONE, Flavor Flav, EPMD, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Ed Lover, Doctor Dré, T-Money, Fab Five Freddy, Fat […]
Black Owned Wine & Spirits Festival Announces 2018 Festival Date and Call for Sponsors and Vendors
The 3nd Annual Event Continues to Grow and Will Feature More Than 50 Minority-Owned Wine, Beer, and Spirits… Brands and Vendors! Washington, DC — The Black Owned Wine & Spirits […]
Kim Kardashian is Now Suing Ray J for $6M for Breach of Contract
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is suing Ray J over a $6 million dispute tied to a 2023 settlement from their long-running sex tape case. She and Kris Jenner allege he broke […]
LaToya Jackson Finally Reveals Why Her Sister, Janet Jackson, is Not in the 'Michael' Biopic
Nationwide — LaToya Jackson shared why Janet Jackson does not appear in the Michael biopic, saying her sister simply chose not to take part. The film still features several Jackson […]
Black-Led Media Platform and International Film Festival Launch Nationwide Competition to Discover Emerging Culture Voices
Nationwide — JaroGO, a next-generation streaming and media platform, has announced the launch of the “Host The Culture. Own the Moment.” Nationwide Host Competition in partnership with the Peachtree Village […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]
NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton's Response About His White Fiance, "I Grew Up Around All White People"
Nationwide — NBA star Tyrese Haliburton has addressed viral speculation about his dating life after online clips sparked debate about the people he is seen with in public. He explained […]
Upscale Jazz Venue in Boston Set to Open at the Historic Bolling Building This Spring
Boston’s Nubian Square gains a landmark arts destination as celebrated musicians and community leaders prepare to open across a three-day event series. Nationwide — Jazz Urbane Cafe™, a new jazz […]
Rapper Tory Lanez Sues Prison for $100M for Failing to Protect Him from Being Stabbed 16 Times
Nationwide — Tory Lanez has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the California prison system after a violent stabbing inside Tehachapi prison. He claims officials failed to protect him and housed […]
Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly, Tyrese, and More to Headline 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival
Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a leading ticket and hotel reseller, is excited to offer ticket and hotel packages for the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival. This highly anticipated event will take […]
Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism
Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]
D4vd’s Lawyers Deny Murder Allegations, Claim a Grand Jury Indictment Was Never Issued
Nationwide — A singer who goes by the name of D4vd was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles by LAPD on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd’s lawyers now say […]
Gospel Singer Tina Campbell’s Husband Files for Divorce After 25 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Gospel singer Trecina “Tina” Campbell is being divorced by her husband, Glendon Campbell, who filed to end their marriage following more than two decades together. He cited irreconcilable […]
Dave Chappelle Addresses Double Standards Against Black Performers, Responds to Saudi Show Backlash About “Dirty Money” Claims
Nationwide — Comedian Dave Chappelle responds to renewed criticism over his Saudi Arabia show appearance, where critics questioned his pay and principles. He argues that accusations of “dirty money” reflect […]
Black Organization to Host 28th Annual International Father and Family Practitioners Conference in the DC Area
Groundbreaking Gathering to Feature New Books by Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson and Dr. Ronald B. Mincy, alongside an Innovative AI Certification Workshop for Social Workers. Nationwide — The National Partnership […]
Private Jet Company Sues Floyd Mayweather Jr. Over Unpaid $105K Bill
Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing a lawsuit over claims he failed to pay a private jet bill linked to a 2025 charter flight. The case alleges he and co-defendants […]
Don Lemon Criticizes Kanye West's Fans, Says They’re “Standing With Trump”
Nationwide — Don Lemon criticized Kanye West’s fans as the rapper continues to face renewed backlash during his music comeback. He said that supporting Kanye is closely tied to supporting […]
Black Culture Takes Center Stage as 7th Annual Jazz & Arts Festival Returns to Celebrate Legacy and Community
Nationwide — In its seventh year, The Dymally Institute is bringing its annual Jazz & Arts Festival onto its home campus at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), to be […]
Judge Mathis' Wife Linda Dismisses Divorce Case, Confirms They're Back Together
Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of Judge Greg Mathis, has officially moved to dismiss her divorce case after reconciling with her husband. Court records confirm the longtime couple ended their […]
Rediscovering Early African-American Cinema With New Race Films and 1970s Black Movies DVD Sets
Nationwide — CED Services, a direct response marketing company providing classic films direct to consumers, has released two DVD sets that pay tribute to early and classic African American cinema. […]
New Financial Literacy Board Game Called “Black Blocks” Combines Wealth-Building Strategy Gameplay with Black History
Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur David E. Rogers will open pre-orders for Black Blocks on May 15, 2026. His innovative board game is designed for players ages 12 and up, and […]
HBCU Scholar/ Educator of 24 Years Releases Newly Revised Guide on How to Build Better Relationships
Nationwide — Married? Single? “It’s complicated.”? Not speaking to a relative or a former friend or two? If relationship drama has become a recurring theme, Dr. Troya Bishop, an Atlanta-based […]
Young Entrepreneur, Author & Actress Essynce Moore Launches "Middle School Chronicles" Tour — Hitting Schools Nationwide
Tour Seeks School Partners and Sponsors to Bring Powerful Youth Empowerment Message Directly into Classrooms Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and actress Essynce Moore is hitting the road — […]
Basketball Star Angel Reese Joins Atlanta Dream After Major WNBA Trade
Nationwide — Angel Reese has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in a major WNBA deal that includes future draft picks. Atlanta adds the All-Star forward to […]
Historic Moment in Motorsports: Black Leadership, Speed, and Legacy to Converge in Gainesville, Florida
Nationwide — Something powerful is happening in Gainesville, Florida, this April and it goes far beyond the roar of engines and the thrill of competition. From April 10–12, the Manufacturers […]
Howard University Creates New Course Inspired By Cardi B's Impact and Her Newest Album
Nationwide — Howard University, an HBCU in Washington, DC, is launching a Cardi B focused course for Fall 2026 that studies her music rollout, branding, and cultural impact. It uses her […]
Former Black Models on "The Price Is Right" Say Host Bob Barker Was Racist
Nationwide — A new documentary is bringing renewed attention to Bob Barker’s time on The Price is Right, with former models alleging racism, retaliation, and a toxic work environment behind the […]
Fans of TLC Say That Chilli’s White Boyfriend Has Her “Thinking White”
Nationwide — TLC group member Chilli is under public scrutiny after reports linked her to political donations and resurfaced social media activity, sparking debate among fans about her personal choices […]
Tiger Woods Refuses to Hire a Driver Despite Having Caused Two DUI Car Crashes
Nationwide — Tiger Woods continues to refuse to hire a driver despite a recent DUI arrest and a history of car crashes, saying he prefers to drive himself. The golf […]
Solange’s 21-Year-Old Son is Rumored to be Dating a 41-Year-Old Reality TV Star
Nationwide — Daniel Julez Smith Jr, the 21-year-old son of Solange Knowles, sparked dating rumors with 41-year-old reality star Tommie Lee after social media videos surfaced online. The pair appeared […]
Justin Timberlake Jokes About Being White in Recently-Released DWI Arrest Footage
Nationwide — Justin Timberlake joked about being white and called police officers “wild” in newly released footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest in New York. The video showing the […]
New Book by U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Provides a Definitive Roadmap for Mentoring the Next Generation of Black Leaders
Nationwide — Author, educator, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Alan D. Benson announces the release of his powerful new book, Elevate from boys to MEN. This essential guide provides a […]
Black Woman Entertainer and Entrepreneur Celebrates Women's History Month with Launch of TRACC RADIO.TV STUDIOS
Nationwide — DJ, broadcaster, actress, producer, and media entrepreneur Tina Redmond, formerly known as DJ Chic Chick and now professionally recognized as TRACC THE DJ (TRACC) – Tina Redmond Always […]