— More than 5,000 attendees participated in the weekend-long cultural celebration, featuring “Steps,” with Rob Morgan, leading actor in “Mudbound,” the Oscar-nominated movie — Denton, TX — Celebrating its largest […]
— Abdju Wear launches new web site featuring high-end African American sneaker and clothing line with affordable prices. — Dacula, GA — In the late 1960’s, Ralph Lauren released its […]
— The web site celebrates Black cultural contributions from the past and present — Boston, MA — Since it’s founding in 1997 by a pair of self-avowed “nerds” from MIT […]
Nationwide — While the past year might have been dominated by politics, it’s important to remember what unites us all, and that’s family and our sense of community. Often times […]
Nationwide — Following a huge success of their re-launch last year, the founders of BlackHistoryBowties.com have announced two new additions to their collection – The Harlem Renaissance design and the […]
— Renowned Civic Organization Hosts New Play on the Life of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. at Rockland County Community College on February 25th to Benefit College Scholarship Fund — New […]
Nationwide — Besides being a comedienne on-cam, Mo’Nique has been known for her strong-willed personality. In her latest issue, she asks her fans and supporters to boycott Netflix as she […]
— Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation Announces Facebook as the Title Sponsor of the Largest Free HBCU College Festival in the United States — Alexandria, VA — Facebook and The […]
Barstow, CA — Ex-Disney actor and former That’s So Raven star Orlando Brown has always been in trouble with the law for DUI, drug possession, and several other cases. Recently, the […]
— Tom’s wife, Trish, was once a part of their popular singing duo known as Trish N’ Tom — Nationwide — “Pray” is the new official music video from soul […]
Nationwide — Sofy Decor LLC announces the release of their vibrant and afrocentric “Melanin Poppin” collection. Black culture bloggers and influencers are invited to preview the collection and artists are […]
— Ruby L. “Sunshine” Taylor invites readers on a personal and unforgettable journey of faith, hope and sexuality in her much-anticipated autobiography, “The Book of Sunshine” — New York, NY […]
— Episodes Begin Streaming February 2, 2018 — — UMC Also Exclusively Premieres New Romantic Comedy, “Couple’s Night” on February 9, 2018 — Los Angeles, CA — Following its record […]
Nationwide — The Van Jones Show is off to a great start. With Jay-Z as the first guest on its debut episode on January 27, it would surely be a show […]
— “We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices” will feature original works from such diverse authors and artists as Kwame Alexander, Sharon Draper, Ellen Oh, Andrea Pippins, Jason Reynolds, […]
— Got My Own Sound releases their second independent studio album, Welcome to Our World. — Washington, DC — Got My Own Sound is thrilled to announce the release of […]
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 specialize […]
Orlando, FL — Today, author Marsha Thompson makes the headlines as her late release novel that features an African American super hero girl proves to be an interesting fantasy read.
— Xotics by Curtis Smith Hair and Skin Care Products is Creating Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs and Affiliate Partners. — Middletown, NY — While the Xotics by Curtis Smith collection […]
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Film, BETTER MUS’ COME; David E. Talbert Classic HE SAY SHE SAY… BUT WHAT DOES GOD SAY; Fraternity Exposé, HE AIN’T HEAVY: PLEDGING UNDERGROUND; and More Los […]
Gaithersburg, MD — The 34th annual National Black Memorabilia, Fine Art & Crafts Show will be April 14 & 15, 2018 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 501 Perry Parkway, in […]
Long Beach, CA — At the corner of PCH and Martin L. King Ave., in one of Long Beach’s most culturally rich black neighborhoods, sits the icon: and now historic […]
Beverly Hills, CA — The Beverly Hills/ Hollywood NAACP Branch announces this year’s host and extraordinary honorees for the 27th Annual NAACP Theatre awards being held on Monday, February 26, […]
Los Angeles, CA — Urban Movie Channel (UMC), the first subscription video on demand (SVOD) service created for African American and urban audiences in North America, today announced the arrival […]
— “Shark Tank” Winner, Cut Buddy, and PuffCuff Collaborate to Cross-Promote Products in Beauty And Personal Care Industry — Nationwide — Ceata Lash, Founder and Inventor of PuffCuff LLC and […]
New York, NY — National Football League’s (NFL) Tamba Hali, an All American Liberian born football outside linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, has arrived with the “BEST NEW DANCE […]
Chad Sanders, a 29-year old tech entrepreneur and rising star, is partnering up with Spike Lee for a new TV series inspired by no other than himself. The series entitled […]
— “Sidelined: The Draft” written by Bianca Williams wins 2017 Best Book Awards – Fiction: African American — Nationwide — The sizzling contemporary romance, Sidelined: The Draft written by Bianca […]
Los Angeles, CA — In March of this year, Afrizar.com launched its African marketplace. Merchants and artisans have been registering to the ecommerce platform since September, bringing an assortment of […]
Nationwide — TV/ radio host and personality Steve Harvey is being sued by Vincent Dimmock, a man who claims that he ripped him off in a deal to raise millions […]
— Back2Africa Tour February 2018 — Washington, DC — The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The Adinkra Group (TAG) of the U.S.A to […]
Nationwide — Media tech entrepreneur Tina Redmond has officially launched TRACC Radio TV Studios in Los Angeles, California, a full digital media and technology production company offering app development, streaming […]
Nationwide — Attorney, entrepreneur, and cultural strategist Tiffany M. Simmons, Esq., widely known as “The Plug’s Lawyer,” is entering a new era of institution building following official recognition from the […]
Nationwide — Diallo Sumbry, an HBCU graduate of the University of DC, and Dr. Ashley Milton, an HBCU graduate of Florida A&M University, have made history as the cultural architects […]
Nationwide — John McClain, co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate and longtime music executive, has died at 71 in Malibu. He played a key role in shaping major artists’ careers and […]
Nationwide — Ray J checked himself into a Las Vegas hospital after a celebrity boxing match ended in a knockout loss. Doctors kept him under observation while they evaluated possible concussion […]
Nationwide — Naomi Osaka defended her decision to host a Black tennis players’ dinner ahead of the French Open. She co-hosted the event with Taylor Townsend to highlight inclusion, shared […]
Nationwide — Dr. Umar Johnson criticized Kevin Hart’s Netflix roast, arguing several jokes crossed racial lines and disrespected Black history. He sparked debate after calling out the special and Hart’s response […]
Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been ordered by a Nevada court to pay nearly $1 million in back child support after being legally declared the father of a child […]
Biscuit-lovers Can Savor Chef Boots’ Winning Dish on “Beat Bobby Flay” Season 38 Nationwide — Celebrity Chef Melvin “Boots” Johnson, founder of the famous Harlem Biscuit Company restaurant, has officially […]
Spanish for Black Girls™ Celebrates Five Years of Transformative Spanish Immersion Experiences Designed for Professional Black Women Nationwide — As more professional women seek opportunities to expand globally, increase career […]
Nationwide — The Andrea R. Lacy Grit Award Scholarship continues to recognize young leaders whose perseverance and commitment to service create meaningful impact in their communities. One of its earliest […]
Third Annual Literacy Event Features Diverse Authors, Read-Alouds, Social-Emotional Learning Activities, and the Signature A Book in Every Bag™ Initiative Nationwide — The Third Annual When I See Me™ Children’s […]
Nationwide — After more than a year of planning and seeking approval, EmpowerED Outreach is proud to announce that Juneteenth Freedom Fest has officially been approved by the City of […]
Nationwide — Drake’s father, Dennis Graham, has drawn attention after Drake revealed details about his health in new music from his album Iceman. Dennis later confirmed he had lung cancer in […]
Nationwide — In a classroom where students of all ages are singing instead of memorizing, math is starting to make sense. Niah Spriggs, an African American educator in Oklahoma City, […]
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj says her move toward President Donald Trump’s politics comes from disappointment with Barack Obama and a long-running personal and professional conflict with Jay-Z. She links those […]
Project Casting is inviting Black actors on the West Coast to apply for upcoming TV, film, and entertainment opportunities. Nationwide — Jonathan Browne, the Founder and CEO of Project Casting, […]
Nationwide — Kelvin Evans, the man who broke into a car and stole hard drives that contained Beyoncé’s unreleased music, has been sentenced in Atlanta, Georgia, after pleading guilty. He […]
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is expecting a child with his girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp. Reports say she is already several months pregnant, marking a new chapter for the couple after reconnecting […]
Nationwide — Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at 29 after being found at his California home on Monday evening. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, with early reports suggesting […]
Nationwide — Kevin Hart’s entertainment company Hartbeat is facing internal turmoil after layoffs, lawsuits, and internal shakeups. Reports say the once fast-growing media firm is shrinking as projects stall and executives […]
Nationwide — Television host and journalist Tamron Hall turned down a $2 million NBC contract after learning she would be removed from her roles at the network. She said the decision […]
Nationwide — Singer Usher has launched a paid internship program tied to his upcoming tour, giving aspiring music industry workers in Atlanta and Detroit a chance to join live production […]
Nationwide — Xavier Dillard, a 22-year-old African American streamer from Virginia, set a new Guinness World Record by completing 12,412 pull-ups in 24 hours. He outperformed the previous mark during a […]
Nationwide — NFL player Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of attacking his former personal chef during a 2025 dispute. A jury cleared him of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault. While […]
Nationwide — Comedian Sinbad returns to the stand-up stage more than five years after a 2020 stroke affected his mobility, announcing new shows in Pasadena. He shares recovery updates and […]
Nationwide — NFL star Shedeur Sanders has graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder while continuing his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. He earned a sociology degree with a […]
Nationwide — Marcia Paige, the author of ABC Explorers: The Journey Begins with Letters and Pride, published by Line Queen Publishing, is celebrating that her new book for children of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]