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 […]
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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 […]
R&B Star Barachi Still On Tour; Album Set to Drop Via GMUSIC in Spring 2018 With Tracks Featuring Rick Ross, Trick Daddy & Trina, and Zoey Dollaz
New York, NY — For those who have not yet been seduced by the smooth modern sound of Barachi’s hit debut project “Therapy,” now is the chance for a formal […]
27th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards Announces Nominations
Beverly Hills, CA — The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch’s Theatre Viewing Committee announces nominations for the 27th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. This year’s nominee roster is overwhelmingly filled with multiple […]
No One Has Done More For Dark Skin Than Activist Rashida Strober -- 5 Books and an Upcoming One-Woman Play in Harlem on November 4th
Nationwide — Get to know Rashida Strober, the world’s first dark skin activist and the inventor of dark skin activism. No one else has done what she has done. Millions […]
Join the Celebration -- October 30th is National Dashiki Day!
Nationwide — Oct. 30 is National Dashiki Day, a day of cultural celebration to the colorful garment that was adopted by African-Americans in the 1960’s and 1970’s as a symbol […]
New Historical Fiction Adventure Book For Black Children is Now Available to Download For Free
Nationwide — In anticipation of the fourth book from the Demarcus Jones series, CJK Publishing is offering their first audio book, Demarcus Jones and the Solar Calendar, to the public […]
NBA Issues Memo Urging All Teams to Stand for the National Anthem -- So Will Black NBA Players #TakeAKneel?
Nationwide — The NBA pre-season has already started, and the league office has issued a memo to all 30 teams about the countries national anthem. The memo included the restatement […]
Meet the Black Woman Building Her Media Empire to Own Her Sound, Her Screen, and Her Story
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 […]
Meet the Black Attorney Building a World Class Lawyer Museum in Atlanta and Documenting the Journey in Real Time
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 […]
Meet the HBCU Grads Making History as the Masterminds Behind African Liberation Day 2026
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 […]
John McClain, Music Executive Who Helped Run Michael Jackson’s Estate, Dies at 71
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 […]
Ray J Admits Himself to the Hospital After Being Knocked Out in Boxing Match
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 […]
Naomi Osaka Responds to Backlash Over Dinner Event for Other Black Tennis Players
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 […]
Dr. Umar Johnson Publicly Criticizes Kevin Hart for Allowing Racial Jokes During Netflix Roast
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 […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ordered to Pay $1M in Child Support in Paternity Case With Former Stripper
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 […]
Black Celebrity Chef Boots, Founder of Harlem Biscuit Company, Brings His Award-Winning Biscuits to Doorsteps Nationwide
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 […]
Founder of "Spanish for Black Girls" to Host 7th Immersion Trip for Professional Black Women in Costa Rica
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 […]
Spelman Graduate Returns to Her Hometown as a Teacher After Earning Prestigious Scholarship Award
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 […]
When Children See Themselves in Books, Everything Changes — Dayton Book Fair Seeks Donations to Gift 400 Books
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 […]
Black-Led Organization, EmpowerED Outreach, Announces Free Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Robert Smith Family Park in Fate, Texas
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 […]
Drake’s Dad, Dennis Graham, Opens Up About Lung Cancer After Being Mentioned on New Album
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 […]
Meet the Black Teacher Helping Her Students Learn Math Through Music With New Album Release
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, […]
Nicki Minaj Blames Barack Obama and Jay-Z for Her Support of President Trump
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 […]
1,000’s of Black Actors in Los Angeles Needed for Upcoming TV and Film Roles, Founder of Casting Platform Announces
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, […]
Man Who Stole Hard Drives With Beyoncé’s Unreleased Music Gets 2 Years in Prison
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 […]
58-Year-Old Jamie Foxx's Girlfriend Pregnant With Their First Baby Together
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 […]
Memphis Grizzlies Player Brandon Clarke Dies At 29 of Possible Overdose
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 […]
Kevin Hart’s Media Company Hartbeat Hit by Internal Turmoil and Lawsuits
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 […]
Tamron Hall Reveals Why She Walked Away from $2 Million Contract With NBC
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 […]
Usher Launches Paid Internship Program for His Upcoming Tour With Chris Brown
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 […]
Young Black Streamer Breaks Guinness World Record, Completes 12,412 Pull-Ups in 24 Hours
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 […]
NFL Player Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty of Assaulting Personal Chef, Sheds Tears
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 […]
Comedian Sinbad Returns To Stand-Up Stage After 2020 Stroke
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 […]
NFL Star Shedeur Sanders Balances Football Career, Earns a College Degree With a 3.9 GPA
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 […]
Meet the Trailblazing Black Author Bringing Her Children’s Book into School Classrooms Nationwide
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 […]
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 […]