Austin, TX — WNBA star, poet, writer and mental health advocate, Imani McGee-Stafford, adds published author to her burgeoning brand. Notes in The Key of Heartbreak, a book of poems […]
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American Legacy Looks to Raise $500K to Launch Network Dedicated to African American History, Culture and Education
American Legacy Launches Crowdfunding Campaign On GoFundMe Mount Vernon, NY — American Legacy Founder, Rodney J. Reynolds, announced the kickoff of the crowdfunding campaign to launch American Legacy Network (ALN), […]
651 Arts and MoCADA (The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts) Join Forces and Announce Depelsha McGruder as New CEO
Brooklyn, NY — 651 ARTS and MoCADA (the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts) today announce that the two organizations are joining forces to create a new contemporary arts institution. […]
Black PhD Releases Six New Children’s Books Featuring African American Characters… And School Districts Absolutely Love Them!
“The Gracie Series” by Dr. Grace LaJoy will inspire a new generation of brown children by instilling values and polishing comprehensive skills. Kansas City, MO — With the divide caused […]
Black Entrepreneur Develops New Hip-Hop and R&B Game Where Players Battle Song Vs. Song
Toronto, ON — If you were told to “Play A Song About Your Ex”, you could definitely think of more than a few songs to play that relate to your […]
Brothers Launch Streaming Service That Teaches Cooking With Comics and Animation
Black Streak Kitchen turns the recipes of celebrity chefs into fun comic cookbooks and comic book style cooking class videos. Youngstown, OH — Brothers Justin and Terry L. Raimey have recently […]
Emerging Indie Artist Erica L. James Releases Her Debut Album, "Always In Love"
Atlanta, GA — Erica L. James, the newcomer with an old-school sound, is thrilled to announce the release of her debut album, “Always In Love”. After an eleven-year hiatus from […]
New Children’s Book Embraces Diversity and Empathy
Nationwide — The We Belong Bunch: Pookie J.’s School Day by Dr. Samuel and Angela Johnson is a children’s story about understanding and embracing each other’s differences to foster healthy […]
'Black Panther' Becomes First Movie Ever With a Majority Black Cast to Reach $1 Billion in Global Ticket Sales -- In Just 26 Days!
Hollywood, CA — After being released in China this past weekend, Disney’s mega hit Black Panther has surpassed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The film has […]
This 13-Year Old Entrepreneur Has Sold 500 Paintings -- And Now She Has a New Book!
Camryn Green, a 13-year old girl from Raleigh, North Carolina, hasn’t even started high school yet, but she has already sold more than 500 paintings… and released her own book. […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches 3rd Annual Event to Honor Good Deeds with Acts of Kindness Awards
Washington, DC Area — “No good deed goes unpunished.” This age-old adage can mislead the kindhearted into believing good deeds backfire. The reality is good deeds often go unnoticed. ACCOLADE […]
Ghana Tourism Authority and the Adinkra Group Announce U.S. East Coast Tourism Visit
An organized effort to promote Ghana as a prime tourist, business and alternative/joint living destination for African Americans in 2019 and beyond Washington, DC — Brought to you by the […]
New Documentary Highlights Music’s Impact on Corruption and Politics in Uganda
Nationwide — On March 6, Netflix award-winning director Jonny Von Wallström is premiering his new documentary series The Confused African exclusively on YouTube. It is a story about identity, music […]
African American Golf Champion, Avis Brown-Riley, Tells Her Inspirational and Triumphant Story in New Book
Her new book, “Building of a Champion,” is a heartwarming narrative about the author’s journey towards being a golf champion, and being a champion in her personal life. Nationwide — […]
Husband and Wife Team, the Owners of a Black-Owned Cruise Planning Agency, Announce Upcoming Quilting Cruise Through the Panama Canal
Nationwide — As Cruise Planners travel agents and franchise owners, Carlos and Renee Boozer operate a full-service land and cruise travel agency based in the North Las Vegas area and […]
Sculptor Ed Dwight Release Limited Edition Obama Bronze Sculptures First Couple of United States Honored For Black History and Women’s History
— First Couple of United States Honored For Black History and Women’s History — Denver, CO — Nationally recognized sculpture Ed Dwight, one of the most prolific and insightful sculptors […]
New T-Shirt Line Says “Thank You” To Black History Makers, Pledges #NoMoreHiddenFigures
Boston, MA — How often have you learned about a historic accomplishment made by a Black person in America and wondered, why am I just now hearing about this? The […]
Jennifer Holliday and Frenchie Davis to Headline Star-Studded Gala to Raise Money for Underprivileged People of Color Living With Advanced AIDS
Celebrating 31 Years Of Service, Bliss 2018 Will Feature The Grammy & Tony Award Winning Singer/Actress Jennifer Holliday With Appearances by Frenchie Davis, Jason Stuart, Jonny Zywiciel and hosted by […]
Black Soap Club Makes it Easy to Buy Black
— New Service Launches Monthly Subscription Box for Black-owned Bath, Body, Beauty, and Household Goods — Atlanta, GA — This Black History Month, DN Group, LLC, an Atlanta-based company with […]
Black Cosmetic Chemist Launches New Online Skin Directory Aimed at Giving Women of Color Access to Quality Skin Care
Newport News, VA — Nuekie, a skin care company for people of color, is delighted to announce the launch of the Nuekie Skin of Color Directory. The aim of the […]
Watch Out "Black Panther" -- There Is Another Super Hero on the Loose!
Tuscaloosa, AL — African-American independent film maker, clothing designer, and author D.J. Alexander has a new super hero that the world needs to see from his new book on Amazon […]
Disney Donates $1 Million to Youth STEM Program in Celebration of 'Black Panther'
Nationwide — In celebration of the record-breaking success of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, The Walt Disney Company is donating $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). […]
Meet the First African-American Driver to Race in the Daytona 500 in Nearly 50 Years
Daytona Beach, FL — Last Sunday, Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. hit the tracks in Daytona as the ‘first black driver’ since 1969. But that is just one of the many records […]
NubianPoets.com Launches 2018 National Poetry Month Contest -- This Year's Theme is "Black Love"
Nationwide — April is National Poetry Month and NubianPoets.com is proud to have Latorial Faison who has been featured along with Iyanla Vazant, Danny Glover, and Dr. Cornel West in […]
TV Show Produced by Black-Owned Marketing and Media Company Provides Mainstream Advertising Opportunities to Multicultural Audiences
— High Impact Media enables companies to market to multicultural audiences in America, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. Virgin Islands — Nationwide — Entertainment program “Positive Progression” is […]
New Nursery Rhymes for Today's Black Youth
— Learn More in 20 Pages Than Most Will in 20 Years! — Raleigh, NC — Do you remember the nursery rhymes “Humpty Dumpty” and “Mary Had a Little Lamb?” […]
Black-Owned Production Company, Run&Shoot Filmworks, Announces New Partnership With American Film Institute's Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Silver Spring, MD — Run&Shoot Filmworks, founders and producers of the Martha’s Vineyard African American Festival (MVAAFF), a Black-owned and operated company, announces a new partnership with the American Film […]
Hercy Miller Helps Calabasas High School Win First Open Division Playoffs
Calabasas, CA — Calabasas High School boys basketball team Open Division playoffs win their first-round game, Wednesday against the Kings. Freshman point guard Hercy Miller, the son of Hip Hop mogul Master […]
South Carolina High School Graduates from Class of 1967 Celebrate Their 89% Graduation Rate, Despite the Segregated Turbulent Times of the 1960’s
By Dr. Charles L. Singleton and Mr. Isreal T. Singleton, editors and publisher of “The Family Journal USA” and the “Alston High School Garnet and Blue 1964 Journal” Nationwide — […]
Hip Hop Icons Will.i.am, The Beat Junkies, and More Honored at MojaMoja's 10th Anniversary of Music Discovery in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA — MojaMoja celebrated its 10th Anniversary of music discovery on February 10th at the Avalon Hollywood. The brunch benefit concert was attended by more than 250 cultural […]
Black Mothers (and Grandmothers) Love This New Song From Singer Allen Watty -- It's Music You Can Feel!
— New R&B/Pop song “Baby Brother” by Allen Watty tells a sad, often untold story about parents dealing with their children in prison — Nationwide — Indie artist Allen Watty […]
The Tea®, A New Online Book Club Show Features Oprah's First Book Club Pick of 2018, "An American Marriage" by Tayari
See – www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGUNEY2LknM&t=33s Nationwide — In selecting An American Marriage, Oprah said: “It’s the perfect book to read along with a friend or a family member… you’ll want to talk […]
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 […]