New York, NY — sKribble sKratch Productions will present Panther Woman, performed by Qurell-Amani, for a six-day run October 16th -21st at the Playroom Theater, 151 W 46th St, 8th […]
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10 Black-Owned Online Art Galleries and Collections
You don’t have to travel far to visit some of the finest art galleries. These 10 Black-owned online art galleries and collections represent some of the finest art works from […]
Tyler Perry Donates $1 Million to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts -- Gives $250K to Joel Olsteen's Church
Nationwide — Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry has released a video on his Facebook page announcing that he will be donating $1 million to various organizations that are helping victims […]
Mother of Four Launches Multi-Million Dollar Curly Wig Empire
When you’re a mother of four, you have no time to waste. Tiffini Gatlin, a native of Atlanta, is an entrepreneur that left her job as a corporate banking executive […]
Master P's New Orleans Gators Just Got Bigger -- Signing Big Baby Glen Davis, Stromile Swift, and Tyrus Thomas
Nationwide — The New Orleans Gators have signed the Louisiana Connection, all former LSU Tigers and ex-NBA stars with plenty more pro-basketball left in their game: Big Baby Glen Davis, […]
Master P's New Orleans Gators Sign WNBA Basketball Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie to Coach
New Orleans, LA — Basketball Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie, three-time WNBA MVP and a four-time Olympic gold medal winner, has signed on as head coach of The New Orleans […]
Global Mixed Gender Basketball League Has Named Christopher 2X Ambassador of Public Relations
New York, NY — GMGB Professional Basketball League is about equality and giving back to the community. “Balling For A Cause” is GMGB’s motto. The GMGB HELPS Organization is about […]
The New Orleans Gators Sign Metta World Peace Formerly Known as Ron Artest
New Orleans, LA — The New Orleans Gators have signed Metta World Peace formerly known as Ron Artest. It was announced today by team owner Percy “Master P” Miller. Per […]
African-American "Star Trek" Hero Headlines UFO Conspiracy Thriller with Diverse Cast
— “DDX” Explores Extraterrestrial Presence in Found Footage Docudrama — Los Angeles, CA — Filmmakers Brandon Easton (Marvel’s Agent Carter) and Ramon Govea (Ancient Tomorrow) are proud to announce the […]
African American Personality, Tracy Moore, to Host "Cityline" Syndicated Talk Show Premiering on September 11, 2017
Nationwide — CityLine, the lifestyle talk series featuring Tracy Moore, makes its broadcast debut on local TV stations on Monday, September 11. CityLine engages, entertains and informs consumers in a […]
New Orleans Gators Pro-Basketball Team Signs the Gonzalez Twins
New Orleans, LA — The New Orleans Gators have signed guards Dakota Gonzalez and Dylan Gonzalez, team owner Percy Miller aka Master P announced today. Per GMGB league policy, contract details […]
Orchestra Noir, Atlanta's Premiere African-American Orchestra, Celebrates Season Opening With a Gala at the Ritz Carlton
— The trendsetting orchestra kicks off their concert season with glamorous black-tie gala event on September 16th — Atlanta, GA — Orchestra Noir, the trendsetting orchestra that took Atlanta by […]
New Book From Black Author Helps Build Confidence to Combat Childhood Bullying
Dallas, TX — Dr. Irene Okoronkwo-Obika is a children’s advocate and mental health professional. She is well aware of what it feels like to be a child, mistreated, taunted, and […]
Former Manager of D'Angelo and Ginuwine Signs on as Executive Producer for the Visual Album, Motion Picture and Soundtrack "Therapy" that Introduces Barachi
Nationwide — Meet Lindsay Guion: a talent representative, personal manager, and global advisor dedicating his life to working with Grammy award-winning artists, songwriters, and producers. Guion leveraged his years of […]
RLJ Shareholders and FelCor Stockholders Approve Merger
Bethesda, MD and Irving, TX — RLJ Lodging Trust (“RLJ”) (NYSE:RLJ) and FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (“FelCor”) (NYSE:FCH) today announced that at special meetings held earlier today shareholders of RLJ […]
Multi-Grammy Nominated R&B Superstar Johnny Gill Treats Fans to a Live Stream Concert, September 1, 2017 on GFNTV.com
Los Angeles, CA — Fans are especially important to Platinum selling R&B icon Johnny Gill, who has garnered high acclaim from “Game Changer”, his latest album. That’s why he is […]
TV and Film Producer, Louis Arriola, Strikes Gold Again With Indie Wire Series Fest Winner "Up North"
— “Up North is a dramatic powerhouse centered around an innocent teenager being trapped in the New York prison system” — Los Angeles, CA — Telecommunications titan and tv/film producer […]
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Expands Partnership With USA Swimming
Historic, Exclusive Sponsorship Agreement for FINA World Junior Swimming Championships/i> Cary, NC — Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and USA Swimming to sponsor the 2017 Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) […]
Why So Silent? A&E Refuses to Acknowledge "Akil The Fugitive" Cancellation -- Fuels Rumors of Racially Charged Decision
New York, NY — A fan-favorite show has been killed off by the A&E network – with no explanation whatsoever. Coming from A&E, this is no longer a surprise, and […]
Playwright, Garrett Davis, Using the Performing Arts Theater as a Platform to Bring Awareness to Minority Health and Health Care Issues
New Orleans, LA — How do you teach the mind, touch the body, reach the soul of a man, woman or child? With a reflection of themselves, not in the […]
UMC – Urban Movie Channel Picks Up “Hard Medicine” – A New Web Series From HBO’s “Insecure” Star Jay Ellis
— New Episodes Premiere Exclusively on UMC Beginning August 16, 2017; First Two Episodes to Air on Ellis’ Facebook Page — Los Angeles, CA — Building off of its robust […]
Capital City Black Film Festival Announces Film Spotlights, Conscious Entertainment Panel, and Pitch Perfect Sessions
— Candice Wilson, Mercedes Cooper, April Reign, Jalene Mack, Tragil Wade and Jacquelyn Aluotto Among Guests — Austin, TX — The Capital City Black Film Festival (CCBFF) today announced the […]
In Just 12 Years, This Black-Owned Company Has Produced 300 Films and TV Specials -- and Made $750 Million in Revenue!
Films targeting African-American audiences are making a big name for themselves. At the top of the list is CodeBlack Entertainment. It is the first independent, vertically integrated film studio owned […]
The Top Ten Dumb Moves That Daters Make With Smartphones
By Eric Stevens of the Victory Unlimited Show Nationwide — Television, radio, and the Internet have been buzzing nonstop for years now about how the advent of Smartphones would change […]
UMC – Urban Movie Channel Continues Fall Out Friday Slate With More Original Comedy Series
— Flex Alexander Hosted Comedy Series “Lawd Have Mercy”; Second Season of Stand-up Comedy Show, “The Comedy Underground Series”, Hosted by Red Grant — Los Angeles, CA — Following the […]
Master P to Release "I Had a Dream" Documentary About His Life and Struggles -- From the Projects to Forbes!
Nationwide — Percy Miller aka Master P has been riding out a general high in the last year from from TV to films, music, food products, merchandising and video games. […]
3-Time Emmy Award Winning Broadcaster, CBS Sports/NFL Today Host, James “JB” Brown to Headline Men’s One-Day Conference
With Alfred Street Baptist Church’s Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, DJ Quick Silva of WKYS’ “The Fam In The Morning” Show — Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia to host […]
TV and Film Producer Louis Arriola Inks Netflix Deal For Romantic Drama "Boy Bye" Starring Wendy Raquel Robinson
— “Boy Bye” is a romantic drama that teaches every hopeless romantic that they can find true love starring Black Hollywood starlet Wendy Raquel Robinson and “Empire’s” pop princess V. […]
Comedian and Actress Loni Love Traces Her African Roots to Nigeria With AfricanAncestry.com
Washington, DC — Comedian and Actress Loni Love traced her African roots using DNA to Nigeria along with Raj Register, Multicultural Communications Manager of Ford and Lincoln Motor Company, whose […]
Family Members of South Carolina Church Shooting Support Independent Film "Broken"
Los Angeles, CA — Surviving family members of victims from the Emanuel AME South Carolina Church shooting have spoken out in support of a short independent film entitled “Broken” produced […]
R&B Crooner Tay Bell's "2 Dozen Roses" Available Now on Tidal, Apple Music, Spotify and More
Nationwide — Singer and songwriter Tay Bell is R&B’s rising star. Though, Bell has already had success penning for artists such as Ashanti, Mario, Jamie Foxx and more, he is […]
Black Entrepreneur Went From Buying Name Brand High-Priced Sneakers... to Designing His Own Sneakers!
Now He Has a Warehouse Full of His Own Affordable Sneakers West Palm Beach, FL — After years of collecting sneakers and a desire to do mission work, rising entrepreneur […]
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 […]