— MPAC welcomes representatives from WeTV, TVOne, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television, Will Packer Television, some of television’s most popular shows, along with local journalists and other major players for a […]
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New App Celebrates Black Fraternity and Sorority Life -- Divine 9 Emojis, a 300+ Sticker Pack
Atlanta, GA — Sometimes words are not enough, and that’s why there are stickers. The Divine 9 Emojis app, released this week for iMessage, is a 300+ sticker pack capturing […]
Civil Rights Activist Essie Berry Says She Wants an Apology From Steve Harvey For Lying
Nationwide — Essie Berry, civil rights activist and widow of Fred “ReRun” Berry from the 1970’s sitcom “What’s Happening”, is breaking her silence after nearly 3 years. Berry has been […]
Rising Stars and Icons to be Recognized at the American Black Film Institute’s 2017 Oscar Week Gala!
Hollywood, CA — Academy Award nominated actress, Angela Bassett, breakout HBO creator/executive producer and star of “Insecure” Issa Rae, will join Oscar-nominated director Barry Jenkins at The American Black Film […]
Iconic Television Actress T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh Joins Cast of Seeso's "There's... Johnny!"
Los Angeles, CA — After making us laugh for so many years, iconic television actress T’Keyah Crystal Keymáh is gracing the small screen again in a starring role on Seeso’s […]
Philadelphia Poet Brings the Issue of Black Women and Depression to the Stage in Karen Moore’s Choreopoem "Poetik Blues: A Sistah’s Story"
Nationwide — Karen Moore Enterprises with the Sistah Talk session sponsored by Urban Poetik Ministries Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the Empowering Black Women Beyond the Blues […]
Dayton's Premier Book Expo Connects Authors and Book Lovers!
Dayton, OH — Authors from all across the nation will meet and greet hundreds of book lovers at the Eighth Annual Dayton Book Expo on Saturday, April 29, 2017. The […]
Larger Than Ever -- The 2017 Black Writers On Tour Conference & Southern California Black Business Expo to Take Place Under One Roof
Los Angeles, CA — Dr. Rosie Milligan brings the largest black cultural event for Southern California – the Black Writers On Tour Conference & Southern California Black Business Expo under […]
Traci Otey Blunt Named President of RLJ Entertainment’s Urban Movie Channel
Silver Spring, MD — Robert L. Johnson, Chairman of RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) today announced the appointment of Traci Otey Blunt as President of Urban Movie Channel (UMC). UMC is […]
Writers Conference to Train Black Authorpreneurs How to Save Time and Money in Self-Publishing
Nationwide — The Red Ink Conference: The Premier Conference for Authors & Editors will empower attendees to write, edit and market their next bestseller – at a fraction of the […]
Monthly Subscription Box Teaches Children About Black History Year Round -- Not Just in February!
— Heritage Box celebrates one year of delivering culture, history, and pride! — Nationwide — What if year round we could impart our history to our children? We would raise a […]
Founder of Denver's First Black Woman-Owned Coffeehouse to Host Art & Soul Music Showcase to Benefit Children in Sierra Leone, West Africa
— Denver-based Good Mornings Coffeehouse, owned and founded by African American entrepreneur Lynn Baker, is taking services to the next level with the “Passion4Arts Project” initiative event on Thursday, August […]
Black-Owned E-Commerce Site, Perfect Tux, Hits Six Figures in Less Than a Year!
— Founder Steven Burton combines knowledge, demand and excellent service to create quick success. — Los Angeles, CA — “Quality Above Anything Else” is the motto behind the e-commerce site, […]
Artist Launches New Web Site to Celebrate the Beauty of Black Women
LaShonda Scott Robinson’s New Website Features Watercolors Celebrating Women of Color Tuscaloosa, AL — Artist LaShonda Scott Robinson launched her new website (www.lashondascottrobinson.com) to celebrate the beauty and complexity of […]
Annual Acts of Kindness Awards Gala Scheduled For Sat, April 29 to Celebrate People Who Serve Communities in the MD, DC and VA Metro Areas
Nationwide — There is something truly wrong when the bad stuff is more what you hear about than the good stuff. You’ll start to believe that’s all there is. It […]
MAYNARD, the Documentary Film About the Life and Times of Maynard Jackson, the First Black Mayor of Atlanta, Moves into Final Production
Atlanta, GA — MAYNARD, the much-anticipated documentary film, which is being made about the life and times of former Atlanta Mayor Maynard H. Jackson, is turning the power on and […]
UMC – Urban Movie Channel’s February Slate Features Exclusive Streaming Premieres of Star-Studded Romantic Comedy and Inner-City Youth Documentary
— Romantic comedy, “No Regrets,” premieres February 10, 2017; Inner-city youth documentary, “Hatching Shakespeare,” to follow on February 17, 2017 — Los Angeles, CA — A celebration of black history […]
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Comes to Life in New Play, "An Adam Experiment," This Black History Month
— U.S. Tour of Beloved Civil Rights Crusader and Prince of Harlem Kicks-Off in New York This February — New York, NY — In celebration of Black History Month, a […]
Atlanta Community Activist Encourages the NFL to Open up the Georgia Dome for the Super Bowl to Unite Football Fans of All Races and Cultures
— Orrin C. Hudson, founder of Be Someone, believes that sports is a powerful element that can dissolve a lot of the racial tension that exists in the United States […]
Black Entrepreneur/ Fashionista Launches Joyfulheads -- A Stylish Line of Versatile Afrocentric Hair Jewelry
A Fashionable Multi-Purpose Accessory in One: Headband, Necklace, Anklet and Bun Wrap Queens, NY — Meet Caren Dawkins. She is a MTA conductor and also the creator/founder of Joyfulheads (www.joyfulheads.com) […]
12-Year-Old Artist Launches Inspirational "Art for Kids" Business
Atlanta, GA — Leon Moss is a 12-year-old artist in Atlanta, Georgia. Leon has illustrated a book and created an art collection to inspire children. He began his career at […]
Arlette Thomas-Fletcher Becomes the First African American, Female Writer, Director and Executive Producer of a Western Film
— “The Lonesome Trail” Feature Christian Western Finishing Funds Campaign! — Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Arlette Thomas-Fletcher, a resident of Reisterstown, Maryland has been writing, producing and directing award-winning Christian-based plays, […]
Entrepreneur Launches Unique Party Supply Company That Caters to Black and Hispanic Children
Silver Spring, MD — KIESSE LLC, founded by entrepreneur Linda Kiedi, is a company dedicated to the provision of unique party supplies to African American and Hispanic kids. The company, […]
NFL, American Heart Association and Discovery Education Host Virtual Field Trip Live From Super Bowl LI
— Free Virtual Class to be Live-Streamed in Classrooms Nationwide — Dallas, TX — The NFL and American Heart Association, together with Discovery Education, will host the first-ever AHA-NFL PLAY […]
New Web Site Encourages and Helps African Americans to Create and Make Money From Their Own Afrocentric Mobile Apps
Columbia, MD — Savvier Health, LLC has been granted a license to offer the same easy–to-use subscription-based app creation platform that has been used by tens of thousands of people […]
Playwright of Marcus Garvey Drama Produces List of Accused Who Were Pardoned Posthumously
Silver Spring, MD — The author of the first play ever written about Marcus Garvey found that pardoning convicted citizens posthumously is not so uncommon a practice.
Black History Matters! Celebrate Black History With a Reflection on the 100 Years Leading Up to Barack Obama Winning the Presidency
Nationwide — At the end of the historic tenure of a black president and the recent resurgence of “white supremacy,” there is no better time to reflect and remember the […]
Michael Colyar Hits the State with the World Debut of His Dramatic One Man Show "Michael Colyar's Momma" Fri., Feb 3 to Sat., Feb 4 in Hollywood
And Colyar Gets Poetic With New Book “Miss Innocent Goes to Kool Skool and Other Silly Stuff” Hollywood, CA — Michael Colyar (The Princess and the Frog, Mi Casa, Mi […]
Despite Meeting With Trump, Steve Harvey Says: "I Won't Be At Anybody's Inauguration"
Nationwide — Steve Harvey is getting a lot of heat from the Black community regarding his recent meeting with Donald Trump, but he recently told reporters that he will not […]
The “Houston Comedy Bowl Explosion” is a “Must Attend” on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017, During “Big Game Week” in Houston!
— Rickey Smiley is hosting the “Comedy Bowl” which will benefit the Mack Performing Arts Collective (MPAC) and Texas Southern University for student scholarships. The event will feature the best-of-the-best […]
Music Industry Veteran Shanti Das Teams Up With the American Heart Association to Recruit Volunteer Ambassadors to Drive Healthy Living in Urban Communities
Dallas, TX — Music industry mogul Shanti Das and the American Heart Association are teaming up to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke, the social determinants of health and opportunities […]
Veteran R&B/ Quiet Storm Artist Michael Henderson Announces 2017 Tour Dates
— Henderson will perform at the Fenix in San Rafael, CA on February 4th, at the Promontory in Chicago, IL on February 11th, and at the New Red Rooster in […]
Award-Winning Teacher of the Year Releases Innovative Documentary on Student Engagement
Nationwide — Vincent Taylor, the 2025 Duval County Teacher of the Year, has released a dynamic new educational documentary titled If Instruction Isn’t Engaging, I Quit. The film, created for […]
Garden Conservancy to Release Documentary Film Celebrating Legacy of Harlem Renaissance Poet Anne Spencer
Earth, I Thank You: The Garden and Legacy of Anne Spencer Now Streaming Nationwide — The Garden Conservancy’s new documentary film Earth, I Thank You: The Garden and Legacy of […]
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 […]