Nationwide — If you’re a fan of shows like Top Chef and Chopped, but wish they featured more Black chefs, you’re in luck! A brand new web series called Bringing […]
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The First Ever Nigerian Women Bobsled Team is Heading to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games
Nationwide — Visa has announced the addition of three athletes who make up the Nigerian Women’s Bobsled Team to Team Visa, currently training to become the first ever African representatives, […]
Master P's New Premium Rum Brand, Sugar Skull Rum, Partners With NASCAR
Nationwide — Sugar Skull Rum is rapidly growing nationally and is extremely excited to be in a new partnership with NASCAR. “There are plenty of opportunities for both companies. This […]
President Trump on Black UCLA Players: "I Should Have Left Them in Prison in China"
Nationwide — President Donald Trump, who arrogantly boasted about helping free the three UCLA players who were detained in China for shoplifting, is now saying that he should have left […]
Actor Earle Hyman, Best Known as Grandpa Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," Dies at 91
Nationwide — Earle Hyman, the veteran stage, television and film actor best known for playing Bill Cosby’s father, Russell Huxtable on The Cosby Show has passed away. He was 91, […]
New Orleans Home Care Provider, De’Lisa Rowe-Tate, Diversifies With Reality Show Pilot, Book Release and 1st Annual Care Giver Expo
Nationwide — De’Lisa Rowe-Tate, an in-home care provider from New Orleans since 1995 and the founder of Rejuvenating Concepts, Inc., has authored the newly released book for caregivers entitled, The […]
Isabis Candles Promote Pride and Prosperity of Black Culture
— Environmentally Friendly Candles Inspire and Motivate While Infusing Aromatic Stimulation — Woodbridge, VA — Isabis scented soy candles are lighting a path of empowerment and inspiration. Featuring nine unique […]
Chrisette Michele, Who Sang For Donald Trump's Inauguration, Just Released a Song Called 'Black Lives Matter'
Nationwide — R&B singer Chrisette Michele was heavily criticized when she sang for Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, and now the criticism continues with the release of her new single “Black […]
Tiffany Haddish Makes History With SNL Debut -- Becomes First Black Woman Standup Comedian to Ever Host the Show!
Nationwide — Comedian Tiffany Haddish is making headlines for her hilarious debut appearance on Saturday Night Live. She is reportedly the first Black woman standup comedian to ever host the […]
Tyrese Apologizes For His Bizarre Behavior -- Says, "I Don't Have A Mental Illness... I Am in the Clear Now!"
Nationwide — Tyrese has an explanation for all the recent erractic posts on his Instagram account. The actor and singer says his weird behavior is to be blamed on a […]
Morehouse Grad’s DVDs Tell Black Stories
Nationwide — Morehouse College graduate, Rex Barnett, has produced one of the largest documentary catalogs in the nation featuring Black achievers. “We have to own our own media companies that […]
Man Claims Janet Jackson Video Shoot Left His Home in a Wreck
Nationwide — A man named David Tate claims that a music video production company used his home in July 2015 to film the music video for Janet Jackson’s song, “No […]
Jill Scott Files For Divorce, Saying It's "Unsafe" to Stay Together; Her Husband Responds Calling Her an "Evil Woman"
Nationwide — After just one year of marriage, singer and actress Jill Scott has filed for divorce from her husband, Mike Dobson. According to TMZ, the 45-year old is citing […]
Following the Success of "The New Edition Story," BET is Now Planning to Air "The Bobby Brown Story" in Fall 2018
Nationwide — BET is planning to air a TV biopics about the life and career of singer Bobby Brown. It will be a follow-up to the network’s record-breaking hit series, […]
After New Jazz Sitcom Goes Live, White College Students Rant Saying "Jazz Was Saved By White People" and "Black People Don't Listen to it Anymore"
New York, NY — A controversy arose on social media following a recent BlackNews.com story entitled, “Giant Steps TV Show — America’s First Jazz Sitcom Launches on Amazon” which was […]
World Premiere of "Sharecrop Delta Cotton" Documentary and Sharecroppers' Portraits to Feature in Joint Exhibit at Equity Investment in the Cotton Kingdom Symposium Nov. 9 & 10, 2017
Rocky Point, NC — Stack Stories LLC announces the world premiere of Claudia Stack’s short film Sharecrop Delta Cotton (2017), made possible by a grant from the Middle Road Foundation. […]
Media Personality Indy Smith Releases Controversial Relationship Guide About Cheating, Intimacy Issues, and Communication
Nationwide — Indy Smith, the author of the motivating Why Ask… series, is dedicated to helping, & devoted to keeping it honest & real. In her new book, Why Ask… […]
Award-Winning Author Launches Campaign to Bring Popular Cable Series to Baltimore, MD to Stimulate the Local Black Economy
— Elite author and readers favorite, Haki Ammi, is thrilled to announce the launch of his campaign, “Bring Homeland Television Series to Baltimore” — Nationwide — It’s no news that […]
New Book, "Mama's Girl," Tells the Story of a Single Mom Raising Her Daughter in All the Right (and Wrong) Ways
Farmingdale, NY — Mama’s Girl by Daybreak Jones is an Black urban story about a single mom raising her daughter. It is also a story about a daughter who knows […]
Tyrese Says Will Smith and Jada Gave Him $5 Million and Asked Him to Stay Off the Internet
Nationwide — After posting a series of frustrating and disappointing messages posted on social media by Tyrese, the actor and singer finally has some good news. He says that Will […]
The Black History Bowties Are Back -- Just in Time For the #BuyBlack Movement!
Nationwide — Following a huge success of their re-launch this year, the founders of BlackHistoryBowties.com have announced two new additions to their collection – The Harlem Renaissance design and the […]
Beyonce to Star in Disney's New "Lion King" Film -- Also Starring James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard, Chiwetel Ejiofor and More!
Nationwide — Disney has announced the cast for the upcoming live-action Lion King film to be released in 2019. Megastar Beyoncé will be playing the role of Nala.
Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Announces Partnership with Plair Sports and Apparel
Atlanta, GA — Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, Inc. (FAMU NAA) is pleased to announce a partnership with Plair Sports and Apparel (PSA), a licensed provider of collegiate sports […]
Her Photos Went Viral, and Now Every Modeling Agency Wants to Sign Her!
Plymouth, NH — Several photos of Anok Yai, a New Hampshire college student, have gone viral on social media and now every model agency in the country wants to sign […]
Giant Steps TV Show -- America’s First Jazz Sitcom Launches on Amazon
New York, NY — Giant Steps, a new sitcom starring three very accomplished Black jazz musicians, has just been released on Amazon Prime.
UMC – Urban Movie Channel Announces New Fall Comedy Series “Minimum Wage”
From the Winners of the “New Normal Writing Contest” Through ColorCreative and Adaptive Studios — UMC Also Adds Popular Canadian Drama Series 19-2 — Los Angeles, CA — Following its […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Slumber Party Specialist Company With Personalized Options For Kids, Ladies Nights, and More
Montgomery, AL — The team at Sleepover Envy is thrilled to announce that their company is now open in Montgomery, Alabama. The new company is Alabama’s first slumber party specialist […]
Colin Kaepernick Has Reportedly Signed a $1 Million Book Deal -- And He's Selling His Own Line of Merchandise Online
NFL quarterback turned civil rights activist, Colin Kaepernick, is not playing professional football right now, but he has found another way to generate revenue. He reportedly has been offered $1 […]
From Ray Charles to Morehouse to Bebe Winans and Beyond -- A Mother and Son's Musical Love Story
Nationwide — One good listen to bass singer supreme Los Angeles native Phillip Brandon’s impressive just-released CD The Story Begins reveals influences from a range of artists stretching from Sammy […]
"For Only a Season" Author Returns With New Offering
— “Running In Plain Sight” by Charles R. Butts, Jr. is a collection of short stories. — Norcross, GA — Last year, author Charles R. Butts, Jr. caught the attention […]
Entrepreneur Crushes the "Angry Black Woman" Stereotype With Her Smiling, Happy Products
Daveia Odoi is the creator of “The DynaSmiles by DNT,” an original collection of happy art sold in the US, UK and Ghana that has been highlighted by Essence, Black […]
Master P Says, "The Only Way to Have a Voice, A Freedom of Expression, is Through Ownership!"
Nationwide — Professional athletes are trying to exercise their First Amendment rights by kneeling or standing to the national anthem during NFL and NBA games. Master P says, “What makes […]
The "Buck Breaking" of Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders By the NFL
By Tolson Banner “When the white enslaver fails to buck break the Lion King black male slave he goes after his cubs not realizing one day, they too become Lion […]
The First Ever Official AI-Sung Album from the Caribbean is Out
Nationwide — The internationally renowned Tourism Consultant, Carlo Chancelien, has broken another glass ceiling as he released globally on November 18th, 2025, the first AI-produced album of the Haitian Music […]
Dame Dash Criticizes 50 Cent’s Netflix Docuseries on Diddy, Calls It "Nasty Work"
Nationwide — Dame Dash is criticizing 50 Cent over a new Netflix docuseries on Sean “Diddy” Combs, calling it “nasty work” and accusing him of tearing down another Black man […]
Aaron Jordan Jr.’s "Dating My Past" Secures International Distribution on Rakuten TV Across 40+ European Countries
Nationwide — Renowned American relationship expert, author, and executive producer Aaron Jordan Jr. announces that his book-inspired movie, Dating My Past, has recently secured major international distribution on Rakuten TV […]
Hollywood Star Tamala Jones Joins Forces With Raquel Riley Thomas to Launch National Self-Defense Movement for Women and Girls
Nationwide — DefendRILEY, the self-defense and personal safety initiative founded by decorated U.S. Army Captain (Veteran) Raquel Riley Thomas, proudly announces acclaimed actress Tamala Jones as its official Ambassador. Jones, […]
HBCU Student Making History as a Triple-Threat Scholar and Rhodes Recipient
Nationwide — Aniaba Jean-Baptiste N’guessan, an African American student at Morehouse College, an HBCU in Atlanta, has been named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar. The scholarship will fund his graduate studies […]
Bifties Presents the Inaugural Black Joy Gift Fest 2025 at The Gathering Spot DC
An in-person gift exchange celebrating Black-owned brands, creativity, and community Nationwide — This winter season just got brighter with Black Joy Gift Fest 2025, the inaugural in-person gift exchange celebrating […]
Ray J's Wife, Princess Love, Breaks Her Silence After He Allegedly Pulled a Gun on Her and Their Kids
Nationwide — Princess Love is finally breaking her silence following the explosive livestream confrontation that ended with Ray J being taken away in handcuffs, and she’s making it clear this […]
Local Visionary Makes History as First Black Woman to Produce and Premiere Original Business Series in Her Hometown Theater
Nationwide — Princess Atkins, an entrepreneur, creative producer, and community advocate from Thomson, Georgia, proudly announces the upcoming premiere of her groundbreaking new series, EntrepreneuHER Boss Tour — a dynamic […]
Lady Adrena Shines Nationally as a Lead Singer on Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience National Tour
Nationwide — Sweet Success Records and Prime Time Promotions LLC proudly announce that hometown blues recording artist Lady Adrena has reached an exciting new milestone in her musical journey. After […]
Jamaican Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Has Sadly Passed Away at 81
Nationwide — Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, one of Jamaica’s greatest musical ambassadors and a global cultural icon, has died at the age of 81, his wife Latifa Chambers announced Monday. […]
Actor/Singer Donald Glover Reveals He Had a Stroke Last Year
Nationwide — Fans of Donald Glover—the award-winning actor, writer, musician, and director also known by his stage name Childish Gambino—were stunned when he finally revealed the real reason behind the […]
Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Has Sadly Passed Away at 54
Nationwide — Former NBA forward Rodney Rogers, a beloved 54-year-old basketball star from Durham, North Carolina, has passed away, according to an announcement from Wake Forest University, where he first […]
Fugees Rapper Pras Gets 14 Years in Prison After He "Betrayed His Country for Money"
Nationwide — Fugees rapper Pras Michel, a Grammy-winning artist best known as one-third of the iconic 1990s hip-hop group alongside Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, has been sentenced to 14 […]
Comedian Tiffany Haddish Explains How and Why She Married Herself
Nationwide — Comedian Tiffany Haddish is sharing more about why she chose to marry herself, a moment she features in her new docuseries. The 45-year-old star explains how the idea […]
Singer Usher Files $4.9M Lawsuit Against His "Friends" Over Failed Atlanta Restaurant
Nationwide — Superstar singer Usher Raymond IV is now locked in a multimillion-dollar legal battle with former business partners after a failed restaurant venture in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood. According […]
Rapper Akon Says His Wife Doesn't Deserve Spousal Support
Nationwide — Rapper Akon is pushing back in his divorce, asking the court to deny spousal support to his estranged wife, Tomeka, while both work to protect their finances and […]
Ray J Countersues Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, Says They Broke $6M Settlement
Nationwide — Ray J has hit back at Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner with a countersuit, accusing them of breaking a $6 million settlement and using the legal system for publicity […]
The Weeknd Donates $350K to Help Jamaicans Recover from Hurricane Melissa
Nationwide — The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has donated $350,000 through his XO Humanitarian Fund to help Jamaicans recover from Hurricane Melissa, supporting the World Food Programme’s […]
Comedian Mike Epps Says He's 'Actually Glad' Food Stamps Were Cut
Nationwide — Mike Epps is making headlines again — this time for saying he’s “glad” there’s been a pause on food stamps, a comment he doubled down on during a […]
Black-Owned Travel Company Launches 2026 Tour Series for HBCU and Black Fraternity/Sorority Communities
Nationwide — Dream Vacations proudly announces the launch of four distinct, all-inclusive tours created exclusively for the HBCU community, NPHC affiliates, and their families. The Juneteenth in Africa series offers […]
Vivica A. Fox Tells Women Not to Date 50 Cent and Other Rappers, He Responds
Nationwide — African American actress and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox is warning women against dating rappers, including 50 Cent, saying relationships with them can bring drama and heartbreak, based on […]
Black Celebrity Red Carpet Correspondent Selected to Cover Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards
Nationwide — ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul, widely recognized as The Mo You Know, has been selected to serve as a red carpet correspondent for the Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards, presented […]
B.E. Academy for Girls Named Contender for Prestigious $1 Million Yass Prize
Nashville’s first new all-girls school in over 70 years recognized among the nation’s most innovative education providers. Nationwide — B.E. Academy for Girls, an independent, culturally responsive STEAM school in […]
NFL Player Marshawn Kneeland Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Texted Family Goodbye
Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 24, following what authorities describe as an apparent mental health crisis that […]
Black Author Receives Reader’s House Magazine Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence
Nationwide — Judy Jackson Winston, a Behavioral Health Fiction Author and Licensed Independent Social Worker and Attorney, has been honored by Reader’s House Magazine (London, UK) with its Editor’s Choice […]
Author Releases New Book "Game Changer" About the Founder of Negro League Baseball
Nationwide — Author Michael E. is proud to announce that his long-awaited book, Game Changer: Andrew Rube Foster, is now available and ready for purchase. A good read, a best […]
No Limit Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 Years Old Just Days After Verzuz Battle
Nationwide — Rapper Young Bleed, who rose to fame under Master P’s No Limit Records in the late 1990s, has died at 51 years old after suffering a brain aneurysm in […]
Toni Braxton Opens Up About Marriage to Birdman, Talks About Their Secret Wedding
Nationwide — Toni Braxton is opening up about her marriage to rapper Birdman, revealing how their decades-long friendship slowly turned into love, their secret 2024 wedding, and the challenges they faced […]
Gayle King is Reportedly Leaving "CBS Mornings" When Her Contract Ends
Nationwide — Gayle King is reportedly preparing to leave CBS Mornings when her contract ends in May 2026, though CBS says no final decision has been made about her role or […]
Meet the Black American Entrepreneur Who Owns a Luxury 4-Star Hotel in Ghana Near the "Door of No Return"
Nationwide — Mona Boyd, an African American woman who has called Ghana home for more than 30 years, is the owner of AnoMansa Beach Resort, located just 6 minutes from […]
Recent Black College Grad Launches First-Ever Animated Series About the Life of Music Producers
Nationwide — Recent University of Cincinnati graduate Tierre Hummons is rewriting the rules of animation and storytelling with Synth City — the first-ever animated series centered on the life of […]