Lexington, SC — Locally owned educational game company, Magnobrain, has announced the successful distribution of over 750 sets of their educational games to youth organizations in Miami Dade and Broward […]
Entertainment & Lifestyle
Black Mermaid Wall Decals Give Parents Options For Decorating Their Children's Bedrooms
Nationwide — Cuties Like Me has recently launched a new product, Black Mermaid Wall Decals, exclusively on Amazon.com. This is the first time a young girl with dark skin can own […]
One of a Kind Children’s Adventure Book Series Helps Black Youth Understand Their Unique Roots
Nationwide — Haunted by headlines of slavery, Black on Black crime, and recent police shootings, the Demarcus Jones adventure book series is a breath of fresh air for Black youth. […]
Author and Illustrator, Wintrell Pittman, Releases the First of 10 Books in his "Children of the World" Series
Nationwide — Wintrell Pittman has published the first book in his series called Children of the World. Mr. Pittman is the author, illustrator and C.E.O. of W.R.P.’S Publications (2017). The […]
16-Year Old Rock & Soul Artist Nick Brodeur Signs With SoBe Entertainment -- Releases Debut Singles
Nationwide — SoBe Entertainment, located in South Beach, Florida, recently signed Rock, Pop & Soul Artist, Nick Brodeur, to an entertainment and recording contract with the label.
Natural Hair the Movie is an Answer to Chris Rock's 'Good Hair'
Dallas, TX — Grind Over Matter Films is currently in production on a new documentary film entitled Natural Hair the Movie. “People say to us, when we talk about our […]
Urban Professional Baseball League to Launch Four New Teams in the Spring of 2018
Nationwide — The National Urban Professional Baseball League will be launching four new Urban Baseball League teams in the spring of 2018. The league is open to baseball players 17 […]
Muslims Make Wu Tang Movie in China to Get the World’s Attention
— Filmmaker Tsalta Baptiste Debuts Trailer for Film CREAM on YouTube — Shanghai, China — Widely known as “Chinese Tupac” or “The One Man BET in China” actor, screenplay writer […]
Dope All Black Orchestra Featured in New Migos and 2 Chainz Video "Deadz" to Perform at Center Stage Atlanta
— Orchestra Noir puts on a highly exciting orchestra concert “Night at the Symphony” — Atlanta, GA — One of a kind all black orchestra, Orchestra Noir, is hosting a […]
"Misplaced Passion” Will Rock Your Heart and Soul with Poetry to Inspire Your Choices
— Freele Spoken Poems Give Clever Anecdotes and Deep Metaphors, Creating a Unique Experience for Readers — Houston, TX — Ebony Brown will inspire readers to find their purpose with […]
Award-Winning Actress & Producer Tangi Miller Makes Her Directorial Debut at the Pan African Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA — Television, film actress and producer, Tangi Miller, makes her directorial debut with her new film, ‘Diva Diaries’, in which she also produces and co-stars, at the […]
Entertainment Industry Leaders Partner with MPAC to Cultivate Opportunities in Television in Houston
— 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 […]
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 […]
Fresh Off Dominant VERZUZ Performance, Joe to Headline the 6th Annual Star 94.5 Heart & Soul Music Festival
Keke Wyatt, Case, Con Funk Shun, Meli’sa Morgan and Hip-Hop Legend Chubb Rock Join One of Central Florida’s Premier Celebrations of Classic R&B Tickets Start at Just $50 Nationwide — […]
Jamie Foxx Reveals Why He Hesitated About Having Another Baby at 58
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is preparing to become a father again at 58, but he initially had doubts about raising another child later in life. The actor said a conversation with […]
Independent Black Filmmakers Launch Bootcamp Teaching How to Produce a Streaming Series on a Guerilla Budget
Nationwide — The award-winning team behind the independent drama series Sundays After Church is inviting aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, and content creators behind the scenes with “How We Shot […]
Trishauna Clarke Stars Alongside Maurice Hall in "The Seed" - Production Wraps This Week On First-Time Director Vanna James' Inspirational Debut
Former Ohio State Football Star and Mo-tivation Unlimited Producer Maurice Hall Leads Indie Feature That Defies L.A. Production Odds Nationwide — Production is wrapping this week on The Seed, the […]
Master P Says He Wants Rap Snacks to Go Public and Create More Black Wealth
Nationwide — Rapper Master P says Rap Snacks is considering going public as the brand looks for ways to expand Black ownership and create more opportunities for communities to build wealth. […]
Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]
Kanye West to Perform Two Sold Out Concerts in Russia After UK Ban and European Concert Cancellations
Nationwide — Kanye West is set to perform two sold-out concerts in Russia despite being barred from entering the UK and losing several shows across Europe. The rapper continues to […]
Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”
HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]
Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids
Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Open a Kids' Skating Rink in Lancaster, California
Nationwide — After more than 40 years of working with children, entrepreneur Duana Garrett is making history in Lancaster, California, as the first Black woman to open a children’s skating […]
Author Releases New Book Series on the Innovations of Early Black Inventors Who Helped Shape America
The series reveals the legacy of U.S. Assistant Patent Examiner Henry E. Baker (1800–1900s) and over 400 African American inventions that changed the world. Nationwide — Author and creative technologist […]
Black Mom and Her Adult Son Partner to Teach Children About the Power of Their Imagination
Mother and son, Nadine and Andrew Burton, are taking the next step in a twenty-plus-year journey that started with Andrew inspiring an improvement theme and a book about imagination and […]
At 63 Years Old, This Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s
Nationwide — At 63 years old, Johnnie Reid is proving that athletic excellence does not have an expiration date. The accomplished sprinter and shot put champion is running faster today […]
Will Smith to Star with Jaafar Jackson in New Action Thriller "Supermax" on Prime Video
Nationwide — Will Smith is set to star alongside Jaafar Jackson in the upcoming action thriller Supermax, which will become Jaafar’s second major acting project after his breakout performance in […]
LeBron James Plans to Raise $5 Billion for New Basketball League to Compete With NBA
Nationwide — NBA icon LeBron James is reportedly involved in plans to create a global basketball league that could compete with the NBA. The proposed league would feature teams from around […]
Oprah Winfrey’s South Africa Girls’ Leadership Academy Will Close After 20 Years
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey announced that her South African girls’ academy will close its current operations by the end of 2027. She shares plans to move toward a larger scholarship […]
Oprah Winfrey Reveals That She Was Born With a Different Name
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey revealed that the name she became famous for was not the name written on her birth certificate. The media mogul said she was actually born Orpah, but […]
Black Author and Illustrator Releases New Book Exploring Love, Grief, and Human Emotions Through Visual Art
Nationwide — Mericstarr announces the release of Love, Loss, and Everything In Between: A Collection of Stories, a newly published graphic storytelling collection created and illustrated by artist and writer […]
Award-Recognized Black Author Releases Thriller Series Exploring America Through the Lens of Race, Identity, and Empowerment
A provocative debut in the BLACK Novel Series asks a bold question: What if you discovered that the American Civil War never ended, it just started being waged on different […]
Fitness Star Suddenly Collapses and Dies at 35 Just Hours After His Last Instagram Post
Nationwide — Mailson Araujo, a professional bodybuilder from Brazil, has sadly passed away at age 35 after collapsing at his home in Alagoinhas. His mother, a nursing technician, attempted to […]
Rapper Boosie Files Lawsuit After Paying $600K for Trump Pardon Deal That Never Happened
Nationwide — Rapper Boosie Badazz has filed a lawsuit over a failed presidential pardon effort, claiming he paid $600,000 for help securing clemency. The rapper is now seeking to recover part […]
Just Like Me TV Launches Five Original Animated Series Led by a Black Princess Who Currently Has No Rival Anywhere on Screen
“The Unexpected Princess” headlines a five-show slate premiering July 13, giving parents something positive, entertaining, and kid-friendly for their children to watch this summer, alongside “Jalen’s Neighborhood,” “ABN Newsroom,” “The […]
LeBron James' Wife, Savannah, Responds to Criticism About Him Leaving the Lakers
Nationwide — Savannah James, the wife of NBA star LeBron James, defended her husband after critics reacted to his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. She addressed the constant […]
Disney to Bring Back "The Cheetah Girls" With Raven-Symone and the Other Original Cast Members
Nationwide — The Cheetah Girls franchise is making a comeback with a new Disney movie titled The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. Original cast members Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Bryan […]
Air Force Veteran Turns Technology and Vision into a Growing Black-Owned Gift Brand
African American Gift Guides Celebrates Culture, Heritage, and Faith With a Growing Collection of Over 5,000 Culturally Inspired Gifts, Home Décor, and Greeting Cards — Shipping Worldwide Nationwide — African […]
14-Year-Old Black Girl From California Becomes Top-Ranked Sprinter in the U.S.
Nationwide — Janet Criss, a 14-year-old African American track athlete from Northern California, is making a name for herself as the top-ranked middle school 100-meter sprinter in the state and […]
Big Tigger's Wife Facing Years in Prison After Being Arrested for Kidnapping Charges
Nationwide — Alicia Denise Brown, the wife of Atlanta radio host Big Tigger, has been arrested in Georgia after authorities said she was wanted on kidnapping-related warrants from Maryland. Her […]
Mathew Knowles Says He Was Already a Millionaire Before Beyoncé’s Rise to Fame
Nationwide — Mathew Knowles is responding to claims that Beyoncé made him wealthy after she became famous. The music executive says he and his former wife, Tina Knowles, had already built […]
Only Black Woman-Owned Non-Ballet Dance Academy in Los Angeles Launches Summer Program
The Black Dance Academy, home of Black culture and arts in the heart of Leimert Park, invites dancers and drummers ages 5 and up into a summer program — no […]
Brian McKnight Sparks Criticism After Controversial Interview With His Grandchildren's Stepfather
Nationwide — Singer Brian McKnight is facing renewed criticism after interviewing the stepfather of his estranged son’s children for his Fatherhood Fridays podcast. Their discussion about fatherhood and family relationships […]
Mara Brock Akil Needs $50M Budget to Make a "Girlfriends" Film Based on the Early 2000s TV Sitcom
Nationwide — Mara Brock Akil, creator and showrunner of the early 2000s TV sitcom Girlfriends, is working to bring the beloved series back as a feature film. She has the […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Responds to Allegedly Being Broke, "I Still Have All My Houses"
Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is responding to ongoing rumors that he is facing financial struggles. The undefeated boxing champion said his recent fights and business moves are not signs of […]