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 […]
Entertainment & Lifestyle
African American Sci-Fi Fantasy Author Receives Favorable Kirkus Book Review
— Armed with an intuitive nature and a powerful imagination, an emerging author decides to take the plunge and use the hard-hitting Kirkus Review process. She hopes that readers will […]
Black American Author Advocates For a Beautiful White Princess
Nationwide — Over one thousand years ago, the Viking Princess Efanda founded the Russian nation with her husband Prince Rurik during the Viking era. While Rurik has been written about […]
LeBron James Passes Michael Jordan as the Most Valuable Player in NBA History
Nationwide — According to the Washington Post, “Lebron James has moved past Michael Jordan in post-season value over replacement, a box score estimate of the points per 100 possessions that […]
Rapper T.I. and Tiny's Daughter, Zonnique, Arrested for Taking a Gun Through Airport Security
Atlanta, GA — Zonnique Pullins, the daughter of rapper/actor T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris, was arrested recently for carrying a concealed weapon through security at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. According […]
Comedian Kevin Hart’s Home Robbed of More Than $500K In Jewelry, Clothing, and More
Nationwide — According to TMZ, thieves recently broke into Kevin Hart’s Los Angeles home and stole more than $500,000 in valuables – including jewelry, watches and clothing. Hart’s home is […]
Black Author Releases 2 New Books and Creates Wrimagination - A New Outlet For African American Writers
Decatur, GA — A new publishing company called Wrimagination has opened its doors, and is proud to introduce writer Andre Boyce – an African American author specializing in mystery, humor, […]
Hilarious Black British Comedian/Actress Kandace Caine to Perform Her One-Woman Stage Show in Los Angeles
— From the cult movie “The Human Centipede 2” to “The Kandace Caine Show,” Kandace Caine headlines her one-woman show at the Theatre Asylum, “She’s Coming To ‘Murica!” – a […]
Tom Joyner Foundation Leads Delegation of HBCU Presidents on Mission to Havana, Cuba to Explore Global Exchange and Research
— Tom Joyner, chairman and founder of the Tom Joyner Foundation, and his son, Thomas Joyner, Jr., president and CEO, led a group of HBCU presidents to Havana, Cuba for […]
Black Female Entrepreneur Celebrates Black Fathers Nationwide With Unique Gift Box For Men
— The gifts that make up the gift box come from five different Black-owned businesses — Atlanta, GA — Koils By Nature, an affordable natural hair & skincare line of […]
Black American Lawyer’s Debut Forensic Mystery Novel that Dissects Race in America is an International Hit
— “Severed, A Novel” by VL Towler receives critical acclaim from international indie book review site, BookViral.com — — The Seacoast African American Cultural Center will be co-hosting Towler’s reading […]
New Novel Invites Debate of a War on Women -- Links Surreal Plot to Sexism Issue in U.S. Presidential Campaign
Mount Vernon, NY — Amidst a U.S. presidential campaign in which one candidate has become the poster child for misogyny and sexism, a new novel offers a politically-charged fantasy from […]
UMC – Urban Movie Channel Celebrates Black Music Month with June Streaming Slate, Paying Homage to Musical Icons and Hip Hop Legends
— First Premiere, “Welcome to Blackroc,” Debuts Friday, June 10 — Los Angeles, CA — In honor of Black Music Month, RLJ Entertainment’s Urban Movie Channel (UMC) presents a month […]
NYC Author Shantay Williams Releases New Book For Single Mothers Entitled "Scars & Make-Up: Her Life"
Denver, CO and Bronx, NY — Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Scars & Make-Up: Her Life by Shantay Williams, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6×9 […]
Microsoft and HBCUConnect.com Host Successful Event in Charlotte, NC to Recruit Black Tech Talent
Columbus, OH — Microsoft, in partnership with popular online social network HBCU Connect, recently celebrated a successful recruiting/ networking event held on Thursday, May 19th at The OAK Room in […]
TV One Unsung Contributor Releasing Two Part Music Guide
— Music historian, Marcus Chapman releases “The Coolest Music Book Ever Made aka The MC 500 Vol. 2.” featuring short write-ups about 500 different songs by over 250 artists. — […]
Daddy and Daughter Duo Release New Book For Tourists That Want to Visit Brooklyn, NYC
— Their book entitled, “Dreaming About The Many What To Do’s While In Brooklyn,” is a great influence for famiily-friendly tourism, diversity, and education — Brooklyn, NY — Coney Island, Prospect […]
Juneteenth Book Launch -- "Why Black Lives Matter (Too): A Revolutionary Call to Action"
Denver, CO — The Black Lives Matter movement evolved as a protest against police brutality. Spearheaded by Mary Canty Merrill, Ph.D., Why Black Lives Matter (Too) extends beyond police brutality […]
Determined Georgia Teens Redesign Mobile App to Grade Quality of Police Services
— Mobile app provides opportunity to strengthen ties between police officers and citizens — Nationwide — The teenage trio from Georgia, Ima, Asha and Caleb Christian relaunched their FiveO police […]
22 Year-old Mother Symone Marshall Dies in Texas Police Custody After Weeks of Neglect
Huntsville, TX — Symone Marshall, a beautiful 22-year-old mother of a 3-year-old-daughter, died in police custody on Tuesday, May 10th with no real explanation. According to her family, she was […]
8-Year Old Author Inspires Peers with His Exciting New Book Entitled, "The Win Within"
Young readers are set to get a dose of inspiration from Christon “The Truth” Jones’ new book Nationwide — The Win Within by Christon “The Truth” Jones tells the story […]
Innovative All-Natural Haircare Product Helps Women Re-Grow Lost and Damaged Hair
— Nor-AHS Unique Blends, the company behind Hairline/Edges Regrowth Butter, is renowned for offering natural hair and skin care blends, specially formulated for people suffering from different types of hair […]
Black Beauty Shop Health Foundation Announces Black-n-Motion 5K Walk Run 4 Life
— Health Ambassador Actress, Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph of The Diva Foundation Joins the Initiative. — Los Angeles, CA — The Black BeautyShop Health Foundation is a national grassroots organization […]
Leading Urban Etiquette Association Makes Girls Feel Valued
— NAUEP Launches “Girls First Pearls” During National Etiquette Week — Dallas, TX — The nation’s leading etiquette association serving urban youth, the National Association of Urban Etiquette Professionals (NAUEP), has […]
Books That Reach The Heart -- 5 Amazing Motivational Books For African Americans in 2016
Nationwide — African Americans have long been big supporters of motivational books. Along with fiction novels, motivational books make up a huge percentage of books bought by African American readers. […]
Subscription Box Boosting Accessibility of African-American Children's Literature
Atlanta, GA — Finding children’s literature featuring characters of color is now a lot easier for parents with the subscription box service, Little Buzz Book Club. Founded by Dr. Hamidah […]
Rihanna Launches Global Scholarship Program Via Her Clara Lionel Foundation
— The deadline to apply is June 16, 2016, and awards range from $5,000 to $50,000 — Nationwide — Multi-platinum international superstar Rihanna started the the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) […]
EmpowHer Institute Honors Community Champions with CHANGE MAKER AWARDS Fundraiser
Los Angeles, CA — The EmpowHer Institute’s CHANGE MAKER AWARDS saluted exemplary men and women in the community who have supported their programs and unwavering efforts for at-risk Los Angeles […]
"Kung Fu Brother," Top Winner at Action On Film International Festival -- Now Available on Premium VOD and Streaming
— Martial Arts Thriller Delivers Non Stop Hilarity with a Wicked Dose of Kung Fu Fever — Culver City, CA — Shot entirely on location in Thailand and the Philippines, […]
2016 Cincinnati Music Festival Rolling into Cincinnati, July 22 to 23
— Each year, the festival draws a wonderful mix of Old School and the hottest contemporary R&B music performers to its stage. — Cincinnati, OH — QLZ Productions, LLP will […]
Breaking Stereotypes and College Debts -- Black Student Athlete Raises over $20,000 for Sports Drink Success
— Lamar Letts, a student at Northeastern University, say his new product Hylux, which is a vitamin enhanced water, is the best alternative to traditional sports drinks — Boston, MA […]
Atlanta Teen Wins “2016 Best Film” at Delta Sigma Theta Sorority International Film Festival
— Nzinga Set to Raise Scholarships Funds for Young Women in Ghana — Atlanta, GA — Fathers Incorporated and Black Rose Mediaworks is pleased to announce that its recent documentary; […]
Everything to Know About Diddy's Daddy, the Late Melvin Combs
Nationwide — Everyone is talking about 50 Cent’s new documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs on Netflix, and this has sparked new interest in an exclusive story published by Vibe years […]
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 […]