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Black Entrepreneur Develops New Hip-Hop and R&B Game Where Players Battle Song Vs. Song

Michael Rousseau, founder of AuxGod Music Battle Card Game

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

Justin and Terry L. Raimey

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"

Always in Love by Erica L James

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

The We Belong Bunch: Pookie J's School Day by Samuel and Angela Johnson

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!

Black Panther

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

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

Wanda Adams, founder of the 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

Ghana Tourism Authority

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

The Confused African documentary

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

Avis Brown-Riley, golf champion

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

Carlos and Renee Boozer, founders of Cruise Planners

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

Obama Bronze Sculptures

— 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

Thank You Tees

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

Jennifer Holliday and Frenchie Davis

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

Black Soap Club

— 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

Eunice Cofie-Obeng, Founder, Cosmetic Chemist and Esthetician of Nuekie

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!

The Rise of Dark Whisper by DJ Alexander

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'

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

Darrelll Bubba Wallace

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"

Nubian Poets Contest

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

Chris Johnson, president of High Impact Media

— 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

Rhymes of the Times by Audrey Muhammad

— 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

Color of Conversation Film Series

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

Hercy Miller

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

Alston High School, class of 1967

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

MojaMoja 10th anniversary

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!

Allen Watty

— 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

The Tea online bookclub

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 […]

Meet the First Black Woman on the U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team

Maame Biney, first Black woman on the US speedskating team

Nationwide — 18-year old Maame Biney is the first Black woman ever to join the U.S. speedskating team for the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. She has already advanced […]

Meet the First Ever African-American Hockey Player to Play in the Winter Olympics

Jordan Greenway, first African American player on US Hockey team

Nationwide — Jordan Greenway, a 20-year-old ice hockey player, joins the Team USA at the Winter Olympics 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. He is making history as the first-ever African […]

Southern Black Law Makers Approve Jim Crow Segregation

Looking Over Black Shoulders by Adam L. Perkins

Raleigh, NC — Across the Southern states in the deep South, black law makers moved with haste to pass Jim Crow legislation to insure legal and enforceable separation of the […]

World Record Holder Oldest Bodybuilder in the World Meets Largest Senior Fitness Class in America

Ernestine Shepherd

Atlanta, GA — The oldest female bodybuilder record holder in the world, Ernestine Shepherd, will visit with QLS largest senior fitness class in America, dominated by a female population ages […]


Rapper DaBaby's New Restaurant Sells $45 Waffles, Many Still Waited Hours to Eat

Rapper DaBaby

Nationwide — Rapper DaBaby has opened a new restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, and its high menu prices have quickly become a major topic of discussion. No Knife Chicken & […]

Stevie Wonder Announces Tour Dates to Celebrate ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ 50th Anniversary

Stevie Wonder

Nationwide — Stevie Wonder is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his classic album “Songs in the Key of Life” with a worldwide tour. The 25-time Grammy winner will perform the […]

Black Author's New Book Chronicles His Transition From Gang Influence to Purpose, Leadership, and Self-Discovery

Harold F. Butler, author of Born to Survive Built to Succeed book

Nationwide — Harold F. Butler III, author of Born to Survive, Built to Succeed, shares the lessons, spiritual awakening, and inner transformation that taught him the true value of life […]

Keith Lee Receives Backlash For Thanking God After Surviving Wrong-Way Crash

Keith Lee

Nationwide — Social media food critic Keith Lee is speaking openly about a frightening wrong-way crash that nearly killed him and his family near Dallas. After surviving the Sept. 3 […]

Rapper Fat Joe Claims He's "the Blackest" While Defending His Use of the N-Word

Rapper Fat Joe

Nationwide — Rapper Fat Joe, who is from the Bronx, is once again defending his connection to Black culture and his use of the N-word. The Puerto Rican and Cuban […]

25-Year-Old Becomes The 9th Black Woman to Be Crowned Miss America 2027

Regan Hutsell, Miss America 2027

Nationwide — Regan Hutsell, an African American woman from Houston, Texas, has been crowned Miss America 2027 after competing against representatives from across the United States and several U.S. territories. […]

Singer/ Rapper Lizzo "Relieved" After Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed By Former Stylist

Lizzo

Nationwide — Lizzo says she is “relieved” after a federal judge dismissed the remaining claims in a lawsuit filed by former wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels. U.S. District Judge Fernando L. […]

Black Southern Artist Ayanna Honors Dolly Parton With "Jolene," Connecting Alabama, Compton and a Generational Literacy Story

Ayanna Henderson on her album cover for Jolene

College professor, songwriter, and producer pays tribute to her childhood musical inspiration while highlighting the storytelling behind her growing catalog. Nationwide — Alabama-born, Compton-raised songwriter, producer and college professor AYANNA […]

Young Black Athlete Tragically Dies After Medical Emergency During College Football Game

MicahJo Barnett

Nationwide — MicahJo Barnett, an African American college football player from Liberty, Missouri, died after experiencing a medical emergency during a game Saturday. The William Jewell College junior was taken […]

Tyler Perry Launches New Film Label Called Maxscene, Named After His Late Mother

Tyler Perry

Nationwide — Tyler Perry has launched Maxscene, a new film label under Tyler Perry Studios that honors his late mother, Willie Maxine Perry. The label will support independent filmmakers and help […]

Award-Winning, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Brings Book to Life With New Black Women’s Sip & Read Experience in Maryland

Nicole S. Palmer, Founder of Black Womaning After Hours

Black Womaning After Hours™: The First Pour brings Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America® off the page for an evening of wine, conversation, and connection on September […]

Actor Michael Wright, Known For His Role in "The Five Heartbeats," Dies at 70

Actor Michael Wright

Nationwide — Michael Wright, best known for starring in “The Five Heartbeats” and “Sugar Hill,” has died at age 70 in Los Angeles. His family said he suffered heart failure […]

NBA Star Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14K a Month in Child Support for His Son That He's Never Met

Anthony Edwards, Alexandria Desroches

Nationwide — NBA star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 a month in child support to Alexandria Desroches for their son, Amir. The ruling comes after he acknowledged […]

Fresh Off Dominant VERZUZ Performance, Joe to Headline the 6th Annual Star 94.5 Heart & Soul Music Festival

Singer Joe

Keke Wyatt, Case, Con Funk Shun, Meli’sa Morgan and Hip-Hop Legend Chubb Rock Join One of Central Florida’s Premier Celebrations of Classic R&B Tickets Start at Just $50 Nationwide — […]

Jamie Foxx Reveals Why He Hesitated About Having Another Baby at 58

Jamie Foxx

Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is preparing to become a father again at 58, but he initially had doubts about raising another child later in life. The actor said a conversation with […]

Independent Black Filmmakers Launch Bootcamp Teaching How to Produce a Streaming Series on a Guerilla Budget

Black filmmakers behind Sundays After Church drama series

Nationwide — The award-winning team behind the independent drama series Sundays After Church is inviting aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, and content creators behind the scenes with “How We Shot […]

Trishauna Clarke Stars Alongside Maurice Hall in "The Seed" - Production Wraps This Week On First-Time Director Vanna James' Inspirational Debut

Trishauna Clark and Maurice Hill star in The Seed

Former Ohio State Football Star and Mo-tivation Unlimited Producer Maurice Hall Leads Indie Feature That Defies L.A. Production Odds Nationwide — Production is wrapping this week on The Seed, the […]

Master P Says He Wants Rap Snacks to Go Public and Create More Black Wealth

Master P

Nationwide — Rapper Master P says Rap Snacks is considering going public as the brand looks for ways to expand Black ownership and create more opportunities for communities to build wealth. […]

Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles

Megan Thee Stallion

Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]

Kanye West to Perform Two Sold Out Concerts in Russia After UK Ban and European Concert Cancellations

Kanye West

Nationwide — Kanye West is set to perform two sold-out concerts in Russia despite being barred from entering the UK and losing several shows across Europe. The rapper continues to […]

Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”

Vivica A. Fox in The Wrong Housemaid

HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]

Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids

Annette Bentley-Smith, Founder of Kobes Storytime Plus Tales

Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]

Meet the First Black Woman to Open a Kids' Skating Rink in Lancaster, California

Duana Garrett, Founder of Wheels of Fun Skates

Nationwide — After more than 40 years of working with children, entrepreneur Duana Garrett is making history in Lancaster, California, as the first Black woman to open a children’s skating […]

Author Releases New Book Series on the Innovations of Early Black Inventors Who Helped Shape America

Reggie K. Smith, author of Through Colored Eyes

The series reveals the legacy of U.S. Assistant Patent Examiner Henry E. Baker (1800–1900s) and over 400 African American inventions that changed the world. Nationwide — Author and creative technologist […]

Black Mom and Her Adult Son Partner to Teach Children About the Power of Their Imagination

Nadine and Andrew Burton, mother and son author and illustration of What Color Is Your Imagination

Mother and son, Nadine and Andrew Burton, are taking the next step in a twenty-plus-year journey that started with Andrew inspiring an improvement theme and a book about imagination and […]

At 63 Years Old, This Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s

Johnnie Reid

Nationwide — At 63 years old, Johnnie Reid is proving that athletic excellence does not have an expiration date. The accomplished sprinter and shot put champion is running faster today […]

Will Smith to Star with Jaafar Jackson in New Action Thriller "Supermax" on Prime Video

Will Smith, Jaafar Jackson

Nationwide — Will Smith is set to star alongside Jaafar Jackson in the upcoming action thriller Supermax, which will become Jaafar’s second major acting project after his breakout performance in […]

LeBron James Plans to Raise $5 Billion for New Basketball League to Compete With NBA

LeBron James

Nationwide — NBA icon LeBron James is reportedly involved in plans to create a global basketball league that could compete with the NBA. The proposed league would feature teams from around […]

Oprah Winfrey’s South Africa Girls’ Leadership Academy Will Close After 20 Years

Oprah Winfrey

Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey announced that her South African girls’ academy will close its current operations by the end of 2027. She shares plans to move toward a larger scholarship […]

Oprah Winfrey Reveals That She Was Born With a Different Name

Oprah Winfrey

Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey revealed that the name she became famous for was not the name written on her birth certificate. The media mogul said she was actually born Orpah, but […]

Black Author and Illustrator Releases New Book Exploring Love, Grief, and Human Emotions Through Visual Art

Tonya Smith-Duncan, author of Love Loss and Everything in Between

Nationwide — Mericstarr announces the release of Love, Loss, and Everything In Between: A Collection of Stories, a newly published graphic storytelling collection created and illustrated by artist and writer […]

Award-Recognized Black Author Releases Thriller Series Exploring America Through the Lens of Race, Identity, and Empowerment

JA Faulkerson, author of Black the Bear on Our Backs

A provocative debut in the BLACK Novel Series asks a bold question: What if you discovered that the American Civil War never ended, it just started being waged on different […]