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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 […]
Tom Joyner Announces Retirement -- But Rumors About Him Being Forced Out of the Company Are Not True!
Dallas, TX — Tom Joyner, founder and host of the syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show says that he will soon be retiring in 2019. His long-time co-host, Sybil Wilkes, will […]
Black Woman Authorpreneur Solo Represents Black Community at Major International Book Conference in Frankfurt, Germany
Nationwide — Lindsy Bivens is a published author and empowerment speaker-turned publishing professional, who after learning difficult lessons through self-publishing, was fueled with a passion to solve problems for new […]
Cymphonique Sings Like Beyonce and Has Hands Like Laila Ali
Nationwide — Cymphonique is only 20, but has over 10 years of hard work blood sweat and tears into her music career. The Hip Hop R&B superstar sacrifices and dedicates […]
Toya Wright’s Brother, Walter Johnson, Releases New Book and Offers an Apology to Rapper Lil Wayne
New Orleans, LA — Walter “Trifelon” Johnson, BET Reality Star of Toya: A Family Affair, has released his memoir titled Lions and Legends: Murder, Music, Mayhem and A Family Secret […]
UMC - Urban Movie Channel's October "Thrills & Chills" Features Exclusive Premiere of Hogtown, The Good Wifey; and Redrum
Los Angeles, CA — UMC – Urban Movie Channel’s “Thrills & Chills” collection features a nice crop of murder mystery and horror films to indulge in this October. Beginning on […]
Outspoken Black Author, Dr. Claud Anderson, Answers 101 Black History Questions You Never Thought to Ask in His New Book
Nationwide — A Black History Reader: 101 Questions You Never Thought to Ask is a stunning, behind-the-headlines account of how America arrived at the racial tipping point where it finds […]
Meet the Black Husband and Wife Innovators Behind the World’s First Wine-Infused Gourmet Jam
Nationwide — Jam Vino, the world’s first wine-infused gourmet jam, is redefining the specialty food space with a product that blends Southern heritage, culinary innovation, and ownership. Founded by Dallas-based […]
Singer Brandy Criticized for Her Soulful Performance of the National Anthem
Nationwide — Brandy took the spotlight at the NBA All-Star game on February 15, performing the National Anthem with her signature R&B style. Her layered harmonies and vocal runs impressed some […]
Black Author Releases Powerful Memoir That Explores Quiet Unspoken Transitions of Life
Nationwide — Seasons Of Me: A Journey of Learning & Unlearning by Joyce Wambua Osborne is a powerful memoir that explores the quiet, often unspoken transitions that shape a life; […]
Introducing a New Black-Owned Apparel Line With Impactful and Controversial Messages
Nationwide — You may have seen the shirts during national news reports covering political protests, but did not know the name behind the designs. Ray Williams, the African American owner […]
HGTV Star Fired for Using the N-Word On-Air, Then Later Said the Word is "Not in My Vocabulary"
Nationwide — Nicole Curtis, the host and star of HGTV’s Rehab Addict, is under fire after a video showed her using a racial slur on set. The network immediately responded […]
Kandi Burruss Says Her Ex-Husband Lives in Her Guest House, But Refuses to Pay Rent
Nationwide — Singer and songwriter Kandi Burruss says her estranged husband, Todd Tucker, has been living in her Atlanta guest house without paying rent or contributing to household and child […]
Kid Rock Says Jay-Z is a “DEI Hire” for the Super Bowl Halftime Shows
Nationwide — Kid Rock is criticizing Jay-Z’s role as the executive producer of the Super Bowl halftime shows since 2020, calling him a “DEI hire” and linking recent NFL performances […]
Meet Charm La’Donna, the Black Choreographer Behind Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance
Nationwide — Charm La’Donna is the Emmy-nominated choreographer behind some of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime shows, including Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar. She combines years of dance training and […]
Meet the Black Woman-Certified Matchmaker Named Forty Plus & Flirty 2025 Summit Speaker of the Year
Nationwide — Forty Plus & Flirty proudly announces Jennifer J. Hayes as the 2025 Summit Speaker of the Year, honoring her nearly three decades of transformative work as a Professional […]
National Youth Foundation Announces 2026 International Student Poetry and Art Competition Promoting Equality
Nationwide — With a goal of promoting kindness and activism, global youth changemaker Isabella Hanson created the “I Matter” Poetry and Art Project. A component of the “I Matter” Project […]
Our Authors Study Club, Inc. and Los Angeles Leads the Nation in Citywide Black History Observance
Nationwide — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary and national debates intensify over the narrowing of Black History in classrooms, Los Angeles has made a clear declaration: Black […]
Meet the 14-Year-Old Black Teen Talk Show Hosts Interviewing Millionaires
Nationwide — The youth-led talk show The Nick and JJ Show is leveling up with the expansion of one of its fan-favorite segments, “JJ’s Flexx Corner,” now reimagined as a […]
During Black History Month, "A Life In The Sunshine" Honors the Stories Too Often Left Untold
Nationwide — As the nation observes Black History Month, award-winning author J. Everett Prewitt presents A Life In The Sunshine, a powerful autobiography that preserves everyday Black history — the […]
Laila Edwards Officially Becomes 1st Black Woman to Play with Team USA in Olympic Ice Hockey
Nationwide — Laila Edwards made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics as the first Black woman to compete for Team USA in Olympic ice hockey. The 22-year-old debuted in Milano Cortina, […]
Kirk Franklin Criticizes Church Silence About ICE, Says "Jesus’ Momma and Daddy Were Immigrants"
Nationwide — Gospel singer Kirk Franklin criticized church leaders for staying silent on ICE actions affecting immigrant and Black communities. He urged faith leaders to speak out, citing Jesus’ immigrant roots […]
Acclaimed Black Musician Resumes Personalized Guitar Lessons for Aspiring Artists Worldwide
Nationwide — Renowned guitarist and musician Earl Carter announces the launch of his personalized guitar lesson program, offering aspiring guitarists the opportunity to learn directly from his decades of professional […]
Black History Month: Award-Winning Author Dawn James Launches the Memoir Blueprint to Help African Americans Preserve Black History Through Their Own Stories
Publishing Expert Calls on Black Community to Document Personal Narratives Before They’re Lost Forever Nationwide — As Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans, award-winning author […]
Black-Owned Company Brings Culturally Rooted African Travel, Relocation, and Investment Opportunities to the Black Community
Nationwide — Berngo Safaris, LLC, a Black-owned travel and consulting small business founded in 2023 by Bernie Waruru in Cedar Springs, Michigan, is reshaping how the Black community engages with […]
Floyd Mayweather Sues Showtime Over $340M in Missing Fight Payouts
Nationwide — Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is suing Showtime for $340 million, claiming the network and its executives helped divert his earnings. He alleges hidden accounts and unauthorized transactions cost […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl Makes History as the Youngest Grammy Winner Ever
Nationwide — Singer Aura V made history at the 2026 Grammy Awards after winning Best Children’s Music Album with her father, Fyütch. At just 8 years old, she became the youngest […]
Sherri Shepherd’s Daytime Talk Show to End After Just Four Seasons
Nationwide — Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show Sherri is set to end after four seasons, with its run wrapping up in 2026. Producers say the decision reflects changes in daytime […]
Author Releases New Children's Book "The ABCs of R&B," About the Legends of Black Music
Nationwide — Get ready to hit the stage with The ABCs of R&B, the first A-to-Z children’s book celebrating the legends of rhythm and blues. Written by educator and author […]
"Shatter The Stereotypes" Documentary Now Available to Watch, Challenging Perceptions and Expanding the Narrative of Black Men
Nationwide — Shatter The Stereotypes, a documentary and emerging cultural movement created by Michael Taylor, is now available to watch online. The film invites audiences to challenge assumptions, move beyond […]
Black Sculptor Launches New Style of Sculpture to Refresh the Beautiful World of Visual Arts
Nationwide — Graylin Anderson, an African American artist and sculptor, has launched a new and innovative style of sculpture that he’s named Skinny Face & Dual Image, to stun, amaze, […]
"Grandmother" of Juneteenth Opal Lee Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Mattel has released a new Barbie doll honoring Opal Lee, the activist who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The doll celebrates her lifelong fight for freedom and equality, […]
Black Author/ Storyteller Releases New Poetry Collection: "Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee"
Nationwide — Cultural storyteller, educator, and author, Phoebe Eligon-Jones (also known as Blupoetres) announces the release of her transformative new poetry collection, Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee, a […]
Black Founder and Best-Selling Author Releases New Memoir "Deceitful Intentions"
A Manager’s True Story of Faith, Betrayal & Triumph — Now Available in English, Spanish, and as an Audiobook Nationwide — Gerard C. Cole Sr., best-selling author and founder of […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Streaming Network for Independent Artists
Nationwide — Alonzo Brock, Founder and CEO of Kingscastle Ent LLC, is proud to announce the official launch of KCETV, a bold new streaming network designed to amplify independent voices […]
Former NFL Player Sam Beal Has Been Missing for Over 7 Months
Nationwide — Ex-NFL player Sam Beal, who is 29 years old, has been missing for more than 7 months, and his family is asking the public for help. The former […]
Comedian Druski Mocks Mega-Church Pastors in New Skit, Sparks Debate About the Black Church
Nationwide — Comedian Druski is making headlines with his latest church-themed skit that pokes fun at modern mega-church culture, mixing flashy fashion, dramatic preaching, and outrageous requests for money. The short […]
Stephen A. Smith Says He’s ‘Dead Serious’ About Running for President in 2028
Nationwide — Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith says he is seriously thinking about running for president in 2028, noting that people have encouraged him to consider it. He also expressed excitement […]
Sean "Diddy" Combs Sells His Private Jet for an Estimated $30M
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold his matte black private jet just six months after being convicted on two federal prostitution-related charges. The move signals a major shift for the […]