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Author Mike Jordan, in His New Novel, “The Freedom Song,” Tells Story of Lakeport Plantation, Escaped Slaves and Underground Railroad
— The book can be purchased on MikeJordanBooks.com, at Amazon.com, or at any book outlet around the world. — Nationwide — On Feb. 7, 1989, writer Mike Jordan’s 92-year-old great-grandmother […]
September Is African Fabric Month - The Appeal of African Culture in Cloth Continues to Grow Worldwide!
Rahway, NJ — African fabrics are more popular than ever, and the time is right to spotlight some of the continent’s most popular textile arts with a month-long celebration in […]
New Reality Fitness Show With a Soulful Perspective Called Battle of the Bulge L.A. (BOBLA)
Nationwide — BOBLA is a three-part mini-series that tells the story of how Elite Fitness Guru Cleon “CJ” Joseph assembled L.A.’s Top Fitness coaches to donate their time to provide […]
"2 Strong, 2 Real" -- Celebrate at the 22nd Annual International Locks Conference: Natural Hair, Wholistic Health, and Beauty Expo
Philadelphia, PA — With all the turmoil in the world, it sometimes gets difficult to see good things, to know what is real and what is propaganda, to remain strong in […]
Content Creator/ Actor/ Writer/ Director Mike Ray Is On The Move -- A Rising Star For Sure!
— His pilot “The Productive Lie” and written script “Letters to My Father” have already gained noteworthy respect. — Atlanta, GA — You may have heard him, voicing commercials for Home […]
African American Actress Reveals Secrets of Perfecting the Job Interview
— In her latest book, veteran actress Nan-Lynn Nelson offers practical information for Millennials preparing for their first or tenth job interview. — Poughkeepsie, NY — Veteran actress, teaching artist […]
Urban Youth Coding Competition Garners Diverse, Unrivaled Supporters
Ben Vereen, Oculus VR, Rainbow Push and Nipsey Hussle Among Supporters of Urban Students’ Labor Day Weekend Hackathon Competition! — The goal of the ‘We Are Code’ virtual reality hackathon […]
Award-Winning African-American Playwright David Lamb’s New Novel Wins Pacific Book Awards Prize as 2016’s Best Fiction
— New novel offers a perfect blend of humor, soul, and romance — Nationwide — David Lamb’s unique blend of laughs, love, politics and vibrant African-American culture has enchanted audiences […]
58-Year Old Nurse, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother Writes Her First Heart Moving Novel, “The Blood Factor – Book 1: A Multigenerational Saga”
Nationwide — In The Blood Factor, the saga starts in 1861 in the small town of Plymouth, North Carolina. In this novel, the civil war ends and the no longer […]
The Return of “Fall Out Fridays” Continues on UMC – Urban Movie Channel
— Every Friday through September 2nd, UMC Will Add a New Comedy Title; Comedy Line-up Features Include Trevor Noah (“The Daily Show”), Gary Owen (“Think Like a Man”) and many […]
Founder of Afrocentric Boutique Says: “Mother Nature Will Never Apologize For Your Natural, and Neither Should You!”
Chattanooga, TN — Chocolatesister.com is an afrocentric neo-soul clothing boutique founded by fashion entrepreneur Dorothy Mitchell. Dorothy is also the owner of Jabo Model Management Modeling and Talent Agency, which […]
New Book Reveals Top 50+ African American Fashion Designers -- And Their Latest Styles and Trends
Nationwide — Every year single, women spend billions of dollars on apparel, wedding dresses, handbags, shoes and accessories. But where do you go if you want to support Black fashion […]
Just Days After Keshia Knight-Pulliam Announces She's Pregnant, Her Husband Files For Divorce -- Wants Paternity Test
Nationwide — Former NFL player Ed Hartwell and his wife actress Keshia Knight-Pulliam are calling it quits, just days after she announced on social media that they are expecting a […]
Getting Teens' Passport Ready: The Passport Party Project to Gift 365 Passports to Underrepresented Youth, Ages 11-15 Nationwide
— National Geographic Travel award-winning global awareness initiative will give away one passport a day for one year with the help of travel advocates worldwide — Oakland, CA — The […]
Children’s Author Creates 7th Papa Lemon Book Focused on Depression
Minneapolis, MN — During his childhood author Lehman Riley was fascinated by his grandfather Papa Lemon. Unfortunately, Papa Lemon passed away in 1973 when Lehman was 10 years old. Lehman’s […]
Independent Black Label Artist, Vernon Neilly, Leaps Into Billboard Top 20
Los Angeles, CA — Boosweet Records, the award-winning independent Black-owned label based in Southern California, a few weeks ago released the new video “They Don’t Care” by Vernon Neilly. The […]
Founder of Miss Black United States Pageant Says, "Forget the Hairspray and Butt Glue… Black Women, Let’s Conquer the World"
Nationwide — In a world that seemingly revolves around hairspray, butt glue, and rhinestones, Founder Sonja McCord transcends the archetypal pageant into a quintessential finishing school and enrichment program. Miss […]
Nickelodeon Animated Series Debuts First Interracial Married Gay Cartoon Couple
Nationwide — TV has become more gay-friendly these days, and not just for adults! Nickelodeon, which is owned by Viacom, apparently wants their animated programming to reflect more diverse types […]
Producer Kevin “Kwiz” Ryan Announces the Release of "The Black Light Chronicles," A Call-to-Action Concept Album About the Black Experience in America
New York, NY — Kevin “Kwiz” Ryan, producer/engineer, composer and tour audio programmer for The Formation World Tour, will release The Black Light Chronicles – a call-to-action concept album based […]
Actress Lunden De'Leon to Star in New Romantic Comedy, "An Inherited Life"
Nationwide — It was announced today that actress Lunden De’Leon has joined the cast of the romantic comedy An Inherited Life playing the role of Bianca. Filmed in South Carolina, […]
Forbes Magazine Confirms Dwayne Johnson is the Highest Paid Actor in the World
Nationwide — Actor Dwayne Johnson, who started out as “The Rock” in the world of professional wrestling, is now the world’s highest paid actor. According to Forbes Celebrity 100, he […]
Actress Tatyana Ali Gets Married in Beverly Hills to University of Chicago Professor Dr. Vaughn Rasberry
Beverly Hills, CA — In a very intimate ceremony in Beverly Hills, actress Tatyana Ali, 36, married Dr. Vaughn Rasberry, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago. The two […]
International Headwrap Expo and Fashion Show Coming to Motown This Fall
— This unique event will be held at September 25, 2016 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan from 1pm to 8pm. — Detroit, MI — […]
New Black History Bowtie Design Celebrates Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks
Nationwide — The African American civil rights movement can now be celebrated in style with the release of a high-quality, luxury printed bowtie that features Martin Luther King, Malcolm X […]
Baltimore-Based R&B Group, KSTONE, Releases First Single "Tic Toc"
Baltimore, MD — Baltimore-based R&B artist and family trio, KSTONE, announces the release of their long awaited CD single, “Tic Toc”, on their independent label, Unome Music, and is now […]
U.S. Olympic Champion Gabby Douglas Gets Her Very Own Barbie Doll!
Nationwide — Gabby Douglas has two gold Olympic medals to her name, multiple world championships, and now her very own look-a-like Barbie doll. She is currently training for the upcoming […]
Singer Chaka Khan Cancels Show -- Checks Into Rehab For Pain Killer Addiction
Nationwide — Just two days before she was set to perform at the California State Fair, 63-year old singer Chaka Khan reportedly canceled her performance, and announced that she will […]
Kevin Durant Leaving Oklahoma City Thunder; Heading to Golden State Warriors
Oakland, CA — OKC Thunder NBA star Kevin Durant has decided to change teams, and has already signed with the Golden State Warriors. He has apparently decided that he has […]
Free Video Streaming Service, ColoredContent.com, Offers Viewers Quality Black Web Series
New York, NY -– ColoredContent.com is the very first online video streaming platform dedicated to Black web series. The site launched last year and now has a variety of web series […]
3rd Annual New York Black Expo to be Held at the Sheraton New York Times Square on Saturday, July 30th
New York, NY — The Third Annual New York Black Expo will be held on Saturday, July 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the prestigious Sheraton New York […]
America is Ready for the First African American Female President
Nationwide — The latest election year blockbuster book is the political thriller The Committee by best-selling author Terry E. Hill. It’s premier on bestseller lists, 5 star reviews and top […]
The "Buck Breaking" of Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders By the NFL
By Tolson Banner “When the white enslaver fails to buck break the Lion King black male slave he goes after his cubs not realizing one day, they too become Lion […]
The First Ever Official AI-Sung Album from the Caribbean is Out
Nationwide — The internationally renowned Tourism Consultant, Carlo Chancelien, has broken another glass ceiling as he released globally on November 18th, 2025, the first AI-produced album of the Haitian Music […]
Dame Dash Criticizes 50 Cent’s Netflix Docuseries on Diddy, Calls It "Nasty Work"
Nationwide — Dame Dash is criticizing 50 Cent over a new Netflix docuseries on Sean “Diddy” Combs, calling it “nasty work” and accusing him of tearing down another Black man […]
Aaron Jordan Jr.’s "Dating My Past" Secures International Distribution on Rakuten TV Across 40+ European Countries
Nationwide — Renowned American relationship expert, author, and executive producer Aaron Jordan Jr. announces that his book-inspired movie, Dating My Past, has recently secured major international distribution on Rakuten TV […]
Hollywood Star Tamala Jones Joins Forces With Raquel Riley Thomas to Launch National Self-Defense Movement for Women and Girls
Nationwide — DefendRILEY, the self-defense and personal safety initiative founded by decorated U.S. Army Captain (Veteran) Raquel Riley Thomas, proudly announces acclaimed actress Tamala Jones as its official Ambassador. Jones, […]
HBCU Student Making History as a Triple-Threat Scholar and Rhodes Recipient
Nationwide — Aniaba Jean-Baptiste N’guessan, an African American student at Morehouse College, an HBCU in Atlanta, has been named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar. The scholarship will fund his graduate studies […]
Bifties Presents the Inaugural Black Joy Gift Fest 2025 at The Gathering Spot DC
An in-person gift exchange celebrating Black-owned brands, creativity, and community Nationwide — This winter season just got brighter with Black Joy Gift Fest 2025, the inaugural in-person gift exchange celebrating […]
Ray J's Wife, Princess Love, Breaks Her Silence After He Allegedly Pulled a Gun on Her and Their Kids
Nationwide — Princess Love is finally breaking her silence following the explosive livestream confrontation that ended with Ray J being taken away in handcuffs, and she’s making it clear this […]
Local Visionary Makes History as First Black Woman to Produce and Premiere Original Business Series in Her Hometown Theater
Nationwide — Princess Atkins, an entrepreneur, creative producer, and community advocate from Thomson, Georgia, proudly announces the upcoming premiere of her groundbreaking new series, EntrepreneuHER Boss Tour — a dynamic […]
Lady Adrena Shines Nationally as a Lead Singer on Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience National Tour
Nationwide — Sweet Success Records and Prime Time Promotions LLC proudly announce that hometown blues recording artist Lady Adrena has reached an exciting new milestone in her musical journey. After […]
Jamaican Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Has Sadly Passed Away at 81
Nationwide — Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, one of Jamaica’s greatest musical ambassadors and a global cultural icon, has died at the age of 81, his wife Latifa Chambers announced Monday. […]
Actor/Singer Donald Glover Reveals He Had a Stroke Last Year
Nationwide — Fans of Donald Glover—the award-winning actor, writer, musician, and director also known by his stage name Childish Gambino—were stunned when he finally revealed the real reason behind the […]
Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Has Sadly Passed Away at 54
Nationwide — Former NBA forward Rodney Rogers, a beloved 54-year-old basketball star from Durham, North Carolina, has passed away, according to an announcement from Wake Forest University, where he first […]
Fugees Rapper Pras Gets 14 Years in Prison After He "Betrayed His Country for Money"
Nationwide — Fugees rapper Pras Michel, a Grammy-winning artist best known as one-third of the iconic 1990s hip-hop group alongside Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, has been sentenced to 14 […]
Comedian Tiffany Haddish Explains How and Why She Married Herself
Nationwide — Comedian Tiffany Haddish is sharing more about why she chose to marry herself, a moment she features in her new docuseries. The 45-year-old star explains how the idea […]
Singer Usher Files $4.9M Lawsuit Against His "Friends" Over Failed Atlanta Restaurant
Nationwide — Superstar singer Usher Raymond IV is now locked in a multimillion-dollar legal battle with former business partners after a failed restaurant venture in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood. According […]
Rapper Akon Says His Wife Doesn't Deserve Spousal Support
Nationwide — Rapper Akon is pushing back in his divorce, asking the court to deny spousal support to his estranged wife, Tomeka, while both work to protect their finances and […]
Ray J Countersues Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, Says They Broke $6M Settlement
Nationwide — Ray J has hit back at Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner with a countersuit, accusing them of breaking a $6 million settlement and using the legal system for publicity […]
The Weeknd Donates $350K to Help Jamaicans Recover from Hurricane Melissa
Nationwide — The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has donated $350,000 through his XO Humanitarian Fund to help Jamaicans recover from Hurricane Melissa, supporting the World Food Programme’s […]
Comedian Mike Epps Says He's 'Actually Glad' Food Stamps Were Cut
Nationwide — Mike Epps is making headlines again — this time for saying he’s “glad” there’s been a pause on food stamps, a comment he doubled down on during a […]
Black-Owned Travel Company Launches 2026 Tour Series for HBCU and Black Fraternity/Sorority Communities
Nationwide — Dream Vacations proudly announces the launch of four distinct, all-inclusive tours created exclusively for the HBCU community, NPHC affiliates, and their families. The Juneteenth in Africa series offers […]
Vivica A. Fox Tells Women Not to Date 50 Cent and Other Rappers, He Responds
Nationwide — African American actress and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox is warning women against dating rappers, including 50 Cent, saying relationships with them can bring drama and heartbreak, based on […]
Black Celebrity Red Carpet Correspondent Selected to Cover Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards
Nationwide — ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul, widely recognized as The Mo You Know, has been selected to serve as a red carpet correspondent for the Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards, presented […]
B.E. Academy for Girls Named Contender for Prestigious $1 Million Yass Prize
Nashville’s first new all-girls school in over 70 years recognized among the nation’s most innovative education providers. Nationwide — B.E. Academy for Girls, an independent, culturally responsive STEAM school in […]
NFL Player Marshawn Kneeland Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Texted Family Goodbye
Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 24, following what authorities describe as an apparent mental health crisis that […]
Black Author Receives Reader’s House Magazine Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence
Nationwide — Judy Jackson Winston, a Behavioral Health Fiction Author and Licensed Independent Social Worker and Attorney, has been honored by Reader’s House Magazine (London, UK) with its Editor’s Choice […]
Author Releases New Book "Game Changer" About the Founder of Negro League Baseball
Nationwide — Author Michael E. is proud to announce that his long-awaited book, Game Changer: Andrew Rube Foster, is now available and ready for purchase. A good read, a best […]
No Limit Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 Years Old Just Days After Verzuz Battle
Nationwide — Rapper Young Bleed, who rose to fame under Master P’s No Limit Records in the late 1990s, has died at 51 years old after suffering a brain aneurysm in […]
Toni Braxton Opens Up About Marriage to Birdman, Talks About Their Secret Wedding
Nationwide — Toni Braxton is opening up about her marriage to rapper Birdman, revealing how their decades-long friendship slowly turned into love, their secret 2024 wedding, and the challenges they faced […]
Gayle King is Reportedly Leaving "CBS Mornings" When Her Contract Ends
Nationwide — Gayle King is reportedly preparing to leave CBS Mornings when her contract ends in May 2026, though CBS says no final decision has been made about her role or […]
Meet the Black American Entrepreneur Who Owns a Luxury 4-Star Hotel in Ghana Near the "Door of No Return"
Nationwide — Mona Boyd, an African American woman who has called Ghana home for more than 30 years, is the owner of AnoMansa Beach Resort, located just 6 minutes from […]
Recent Black College Grad Launches First-Ever Animated Series About the Life of Music Producers
Nationwide — Recent University of Cincinnati graduate Tierre Hummons is rewriting the rules of animation and storytelling with Synth City — the first-ever animated series centered on the life of […]