— Leo Sullivan and Floyd Norman have teamed up to bring to produce AfroKids.com, an interactive website that empowers families in building children’s self-esteem and cultural heritage — Los Angeles, […]
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Orrin Hudson, Chess Champion and Founder of Be Someone, Appears on “The Tom Joyner Morning Show”
— Hudson announced to 8 million listeners that he is on a national tour to motivate and train at-risk youth to make better life decisions by teaching them the game […]
RLJ Entertainment and AMC Networks Form Strategic Partnership For Streaming Services
— Bob Johnson, Founder and Chairman of RLJ Entertainment, and Josh Sapan, President and CEO of AMC Networks, Strongly Commit to Bringing Consumers More Diverse, High-Quality Content to SVOD Streaming […]
TV One Celebrates the 100th Episode of Viewer Favorite, "Fatal Attraction," on Monday Oct. 17 at 9pm ET
— Milestone Episode Features Tragic Murder in The Transgender Community: Lover’s Quarrel or Hate Crime? — Silver Spring, MD — TV One’s hit crime and justice series Fatal Attraction turns […]
$62 Million Dollars Gone -- Another NBA Player Files For Bankruptcy
It’s no secret that professional sports stars make a lot of money. Millions! It’s hard to believe that some of them go broke. But that is what has happened to […]
Joan Early’s Novel, "The Other Two-Fifths," Depicting a Generational Struggle for Equal Rights, is Now Available!
Nationwide — In The Other Two-Fifths by Joan Early, the shadow of Abe Lincoln disappears in the catastrophic race riot shattering the Springfield, Illinois community in 1908. Despite the model […]
NAACP Theatre Awards Modifies Nominee Announcement
Beverly Hills, CA — The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch Theatre Viewing Committee updates their announcements of nominees for the 26th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. The awards include 32 categories, which encompass […]
It's True! Tommy Ford From the Hit 1990's "Martin" Sitcom Has Died at Age 52
Nationwide — TMZ and other credible sources have now confirmed that actor and comedian Tommy Ford, born Thomas Mikal Ford, has died. Ford was best known for his character on […]
Local Police Officers and High School Students Partner to Create a Multimedia Theatrical Production on Issues of Social Justice
Elizabeth, NJ — Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble, The Office of Youth, and HBO’s Corporate Social Responsibility will implement Walking the Beat: REmixing the Ritual — an on-going arts-in-education residency with […]
How Kevin Hart Made $87.5 Million Last Year -- Making Him the Highest Paid Comedian (More Than Jerry Seinfield!)
For the very first time in several years, Forbes’ annual list of celebrity money-makers has a new comedian topping the list. For years, Jerry Seinfeld topped the list. But for […]
Officer Down: Black Mother Kills Cop Who Gun Downed Her Son -- Suspect Armed and Dangerous
— New novel “Officer Down” by author Mo Shines tells a fictional story about police brutality that is a reality for many communities. — New York, NY — A scorned mother […]
"New York Times Best Seller List Needs More African-American Books," says Award-Winning Author
Oakland, CA — Hot on the heels of winning the Best Unpublished Novel awards at the San Francisco and Paris Book Festivals, author of 9 prolific novels, d. E. Rogers, […]
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame is Looking For A City to Call Home for R&B Icons
Detroit, MI — The Rhythm & Blues Music Foundation is looking for a home for such artists as The Temptations, The O’Jays, Aretha Franklin, Jackie Wilson, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Prince, […]
4th Annual Faith Awards Announces Honorees
— Faith, Hope and Love Unlimited produces awards show to spotlight ordinary people doing extraordinary works in the community — Los Angeles, CA — Since its inception over 20 years […]
RLJ Entertainment Announces Acquisition of Urbanworld Film Festival Titles “Like Cotton Twines” and “Knucklehead”
— Both films set to premiere on RLJE’s subscription VOD service, Urban Movie Channel — Los Angeles, CA — Following the 20th anniversary of the Urbanworld Film Festival, RLJ Entertainment […]
Actor Edwin Freeman Stars In Marvel’s Series Luke Cage Streaming Now On Netflix
— Edwin Freeman is Young Pop in Marvel’s new “Luke Cage” series airing on Netflix — Nationwide — Edwin Freeman stars as Young Pop in Marvel’s series Luke Cage. Young […]
Mary J. Blige Explains Her Singing Moment With Hillary Clinton (Watch the Full Interview)
Nationwide — During a recent interview with Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton on her new Apple Music show called The 411, R&B singer Mary J. Blige discussed womanhood, police brutality […]
Orrin Hudson, Founder of Be Someone, Partners With Lupita Nyong'o to Promote New Disney Film, "Queen of Katwe"
Nationwide — Chess champion Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson from Stone Mountain, GA, has been chosen by Disney Studios to help promote their new film Queen of Katwe starring Oscar award-winning actress […]
Cookie Johnson, Wife of Magic Johnson, Admits It Was Difficult at First When She Learned Her Son is Gay
Nationwide — During a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey on her Super Soul Sunday series, Cookie Johnson, the wife of NBA Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson revealed her inner struggle after […]
SIAC Announces Partnership with Walker & Company
Nationwide — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) is pleased to announce a new corporate partnership with Walker & Company and its flagship brand Bevel as it becomes the official […]
Michael Baisden Makes Epic Return To Radio
Atlanta, GA — Renowned radio personality Michael Baisden announced to his 4 million fans on his Facebook page this morning that he will return to radio soon.
UrbanEbooks.com is One of Few Web Sites Selling African American Books to Partner With Apple
Nationwide — UrbanEbooks.com, a popular online web site that sells electronic books for African American readers has just partnered with Apple Pay, to enable iPad, iPhone, and Mac users to […]
First Black Woman Director Ever of a $100 Million Film
Filmmaking, like many other fields, is dominated by men. It’s not that women have no interest in filmmaking or film directing. In fact, half of all graduates of film schools […]
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 […]
Brian McKnight Takes Legal Action Against Radio Station Over Claims That He's Abusive
Nationwide — Brian McKnight is taking legal action against a North Carolina radio station and its host, claiming they falsely painted him as an abusive and neglectful father. He says the […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant Lost a Lot of Followers By Trying to End the Target Boycott
Nationwide — Pastor Jamal Bryant controversially announced the end of the yearlong Target boycott last week, praising the retailer for investing $2 billion in Black-owned businesses and meeting most of […]
Largest Black Children's Book Fair in Dayton, Ohio, Launches 3rd Annual Event
Nationwide — The third annual When I See Me™ Children’s Book Fair takes place Saturday, July 25, 2026 (11 am to 4 pm) at the Dayton Metro Library’s West Branch, […]
Celebrity Blogger Tasha K Starts GoFundMe to Pay $3.5M Legal Debt to Cardi B
Nationwide — Celebrity blogger Tasha K, who has been in a long-running legal battle with Cardi B, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay off her $3.5 million judgment. She’s […]
R&B Legends Tony Terry and Christopher Williams to Headline Powerful Stage Play, "When You Cry, I Cry"
Nationwide — Shyfox Productions proudly presents When You Cry, I Cry, a powerful and emotionally moving stage play that explores the devastating impact of violence on families and communities while […]
Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson to Produce Original Films for Lifetime
Nationwide — Lifetime has announced new partnerships with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson, along with the network’s first microdrama project executive-produced by Taye Diggs. These moves expand Lifetime’s lineup […]
50 Cent Teases Docuseries on T.I. and Tiny Harris' Previous Sexual Assault Allegations
Nationwide — Rapper 50 Cent hinted he may be working on a new documentary about T.I. and Tiny Harris, focusing on sexual abuse allegations against the couple. He teased the […]
22-Year-Old Black Creator Launches AI-Powered Animated Series from His Laptop — Without Hollywood
Nationwide — While major studios debate how artificial intelligence will reshape Hollywood, 22-year-old Tierre Hummons has already built his own cinematic animated series called Synth City, which delivers studio-level quality […]
Black Filmmaker Relaunches Her Production Company With a Bold Focus on Social Impact
Her company provides short-form video production for nonprofits, advocacy initiatives, and purpose-driven brands, combining cinematic storytelling with transparent pricing and collaborative production support for clients in New York City, Atlanta, […]
Tyler Perry Starts Production on New Netflix Series "Where There's Smoke"
Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry is launching a new firefighter drama on Netflix, Where There’s Smoke. The 16-episode series follows firefighters facing danger on the job while dealing with personal struggles […]
Black Entrepreneur Releases New Video Showing Others How He Created AI-Powered Musicians
Nationwide — Marcus Parker, an African American entrepreneur and motivator, has launched a new video, The Making of Rize Mode – Motivation Built, on how he transformed two decades of […]
Bill Cosby Seeks to Block Witnesses in New Sexual Assault Case
Nationwide — Bill Cosby is trying to block Janice Dickinson and several other women from testifying in a new lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault. He also wants to keep […]
Rapper DJ Quik’s Son Receives 15-Year Sentence for 2022 Murder
Nationwide — David Blake Jr., son of rapper DJ Quik, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for a 2022 shooting in Downey, California. He was convicted of […]
Black Founder Turns Teen Motherhood Story Into Children’s Book That Celebrates Love Beyond Labels
Nationwide — Just My Mom: Beyond Labels and Love, a new children’s book by Tyra Moore, the founder of A Girl Like Me Inc., is redefining how families talk about […]
Black-Owned Organization Called Homeschool Yo Kids Launches 13-City National Tour
Nationwide — Following a successful kickoff in Oakland, California, the Homeschool Yo Kid Expo 2026 is continuing its bold 4th chapter with a 13-city national tour, bringing homeschooling resources, education, […]
Actress Lupita Nyong’o Opens Up About Living With Over 50 Fibroids
Nationwide — Award-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o has revealed that she has over 50 fibroids in her uterus, causing pain, heavy bleeding, and other health challenges. She first discovered them […]
Black Author Releases Revised Illustrated Guide to African American History
Nationwide — Color in America by Roy Wyatt is an illustrated guide to African Americans’ pursuit of freedom and history in the United States of America. The book is a […]
Two Black Women Healthcare Leaders Partner to Promote New Children's Book About Oral Health Disparities
Nationwide — Celebrity Branding LLC proudly announces the nationwide launch of The Adventures of Liz and Abe: Visit to the Dentist. Written by Anthea “Nurse Noel” Noel and featuring nationally […]
R&B Singer K. Michelle and Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Join "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Season 17
Nationwide — R&B singer K. Michelle and Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole are joining the cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta for season 17. Both women bring music, business, and drama […]
How Long Will African Americans Be Considered a Problem?
It’s time for a serious discussion about U.S. citizenship By Jamala Rogers Nationwide — As we leave our hallowed Black History Month, people of African descent have witnessed renewed attacks […]
The Plastic Cup Boyz to Headline DMV’s Largest Comedy Show at Historic 2026 KAPPA Takeover
Nationwide — The 2026 Kappa Takeover will be the largest Kappa Takeover to date, bringing an unforgettable night of entertainment and impact to the DMV this Juneteenth weekend. On Friday, […]
Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder Oliver “Power” Grant Dies at Age 52
Nationwide — Wu-Tang Clan co-founder and cultural architect Oliver “Power” Grant has sadly passed away at age 52. He was known for building the group’s business empire and creating the […]
New Children's Book Unveils the Story of North Charleston’s First Black Police Chief and Mayor
Nationwide — In a time when representation and leadership matter more than ever, author and youth empowerment advocate Sherrika Myers proudly announces the release of her inspiring new children’s book, […]
Producer Teddy Riley Says He Regrets Saying He Would Work With R. Kelly Again
Nationwide — R&B legend Teddy Riley is apologizing for defending R. Kelly after suggesting he would help release 25 albums the singer reportedly recorded in prison. Riley says his love for […]
Lawyer Reignites Viral “Hood Court,” the Digital Courtroom Where Culture Meets Accountability
Nationwide — Attorney Tiffany M. Simmons, known nationally as The Plug’s Lawyer, has officially relaunched her original digital courtroom series, Hood Court, the culture-shifting show first introduced on Instagram Live […]
Ray J Denies Using Fake Blood During Recent Performance
Nationwide — Ray J allegedly used fake blood around his eyes during his February 14 concert in Shreveport, Louisiana, sparking concern online. The R&B singer addressed the claims, saying the […]
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 […]