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Award-Winning African-American Playwright David Lamb’s New Novel Wins Pacific Book Awards Prize as 2016’s Best Fiction

David Lamb, author of On Top of the World

— 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”

The Blood Factor by Valerie Horton Quick

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

UMC Fall Out Fridays

— 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!”

Chocolatesister Boutique

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

Fashion Divas E-Book

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

Keshia Pulliam-Knight Wedding

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

Passport Party Project

— 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

Lehman Riley, author of Papa Lemon Books

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

Vernon Neilly's They Don't Care Single

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"

Sonja McCord, Founder of Miss Black United States

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

Nickelodeon Loud House Gay Interracial Couple Cartoon

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

Kevin Kwiz

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"

Lunden De'Leon

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

Actor Dwayne Johnson

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

Tatyana Ali with husband

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

Headwrap Expo and Fashion Show

— 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

Martin Luther King and Malcolm X Bowtie

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"

Kstone

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!

Gabbie Douglas 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

Chaka Khan

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

Kevin Durant joins 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

Colored Content

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 Black Expo

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

The Committee by Terry E. Hill

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 […]

African American Sci-Fi Fantasy Author Receives Favorable Kirkus Book Review

Max W. Miller, author of Sadie Mae Torene and the Tornado

— 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

Saga of a Princess by Judith Martin

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

Lebron James

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

Zonnique Pullins

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

Kevin Hart Robbed

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

Andre Boyce of Wrimagination

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

Kandace Caine Show

— 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 in Havana, Cuba

— 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 […]

Kim Kardashian is Now Suing Ray J for $6M for Breach of Contract

Kim Kardashian and Ray J

Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is suing Ray J over a $6 million dispute tied to a 2023 settlement from their long-running sex tape case. She and Kris Jenner allege he broke […]

LaToya Jackson Finally Reveals Why Her Sister, Janet Jackson, is Not in the 'Michael' Biopic

LaToya Jackson and Janet Jackson

Nationwide — LaToya Jackson shared why Janet Jackson does not appear in the Michael biopic, saying her sister simply chose not to take part. The film still features several Jackson […]

Black-Led Media Platform and International Film Festival Launch Nationwide Competition to Discover Emerging Culture Voices

Peachtree Village International Film Festival

Nationwide — JaroGO, a next-generation streaming and media platform, has announced the launch of the “Host The Culture. Own the Moment.” Nationwide Host Competition in partnership with the Peachtree Village […]

Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"

Rapper Trick Daddy

Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]

Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal

Akon defends polygamy

Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]

NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton's Response About His White Fiance, "I Grew Up Around All White People"

Tyrese Haliburton

Nationwide — NBA star Tyrese Haliburton has addressed viral speculation about his dating life after online clips sparked debate about the people he is seen with in public. He explained […]

Upscale Jazz Venue in Boston Set to Open at the Historic Bolling Building This Spring

Jazz Urbane Cafe in Boston, Nubian Square

Boston’s Nubian Square gains a landmark arts destination as celebrated musicians and community leaders prepare to open across a three-day event series. Nationwide — Jazz Urbane Cafe™, a new jazz […]

Rapper Tory Lanez Sues Prison for $100M for Failing to Protect Him from Being Stabbed 16 Times

Tory Lanez sues prison

Nationwide — Tory Lanez has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the California prison system after a violent stabbing inside Tehachapi prison. He claims officials failed to protect him and housed […]

Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly, Tyrese, and More to Headline 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival

Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Tyrese and Nelly at the Cincinnati Music Festival

Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a leading ticket and hotel reseller, is excited to offer ticket and hotel packages for the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival. This highly anticipated event will take […]

Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism

Tamera Mowry

Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]

D4vd’s Lawyers Deny Murder Allegations, Claim a Grand Jury Indictment Was Never Issued

D4vd arrested, lawyers deny murder allegations

Nationwide — A singer who goes by the name of D4vd was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles by LAPD on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd’s lawyers now say […]

Gospel Singer Tina Campbell’s Husband Files for Divorce After 25 Years of Marriage

Tina Campbell and husband Glendon

Nationwide — Gospel singer Trecina “Tina” Campbell is being divorced by her husband, Glendon Campbell, who filed to end their marriage following more than two decades together. He cited irreconcilable […]

Dave Chappelle Addresses Double Standards Against Black Performers, Responds to Saudi Show Backlash About “Dirty Money” Claims

Dave Chappelle responds on Saudi Arabia show backlash

Nationwide — Comedian Dave Chappelle responds to renewed criticism over his Saudi Arabia show appearance, where critics questioned his pay and principles. He argues that accusations of “dirty money” reflect […]

Black Organization to Host 28th Annual International Father and Family Practitioners Conference in the DC Area

Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson and Dr. Ronald Mincy

Groundbreaking Gathering to Feature New Books by Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson and Dr. Ronald B. Mincy, alongside an Innovative AI Certification Workshop for Social Workers. Nationwide — The National Partnership […]

Private Jet Company Sues Floyd Mayweather Jr. Over Unpaid $105K Bill

Floyd Mayweather Jr. sued for unpaid private jet bill

Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing a lawsuit over claims he failed to pay a private jet bill linked to a 2025 charter flight. The case alleges he and co-defendants […]

Don Lemon Criticizes Kanye West's Fans, Says They’re “Standing With Trump”

Don Lemon, Kanye West

Nationwide — Don Lemon criticized Kanye West’s fans as the rapper continues to face renewed backlash during his music comeback. He said that supporting Kanye is closely tied to supporting […]

Black Culture Takes Center Stage as 7th Annual Jazz & Arts Festival Returns to Celebrate Legacy and Community

Nationwide — In its seventh year, The Dymally Institute is bringing its annual Jazz & Arts Festival onto its home campus at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), to be […]

Judge Mathis' Wife Linda Dismisses Divorce Case, Confirms They're Back Together

Judge Greg Mathis and his wife Linda Mathis

Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of Judge Greg Mathis, has officially moved to dismiss her divorce case after reconciling with her husband. Court records confirm the longtime couple ended their […]

Rediscovering Early African-American Cinema With New Race Films and 1970s Black Movies DVD Sets

Race Films and 1970s Black Cinema DVD sets

Nationwide — CED Services, a direct response marketing company providing classic films direct to consumers, has released two DVD sets that pay tribute to early and classic African American cinema. […]

New Financial Literacy Board Game Called “Black Blocks” Combines Wealth-Building Strategy Gameplay with Black History

Black Blocks

Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur David E. Rogers will open pre-orders for Black Blocks on May 15, 2026. His innovative board game is designed for players ages 12 and up, and […]

HBCU Scholar/ Educator of 24 Years Releases Newly Revised Guide on How to Build Better Relationships

Dr. Troya Bishop, author of Answers to Intimacy book

Nationwide — Married? Single? “It’s complicated.”? Not speaking to a relative or a former friend or two? If relationship drama has become a recurring theme, Dr. Troya Bishop, an Atlanta-based […]

Young Entrepreneur, Author & Actress Essynce Moore Launches "Middle School Chronicles" Tour — Hitting Schools Nationwide

Essynce Moore

Tour Seeks School Partners and Sponsors to Bring Powerful Youth Empowerment Message Directly into Classrooms Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and actress Essynce Moore is hitting the road — […]

Basketball Star Angel Reese Joins Atlanta Dream After Major WNBA Trade

Angel Reese Atlanta Dream

Nationwide — Angel Reese has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in a major WNBA deal that includes future draft picks. Atlanta adds the All-Star forward to […]

Historic Moment in Motorsports: Black Leadership, Speed, and Legacy to Converge in Gainesville, Florida

Manufacturers Cup Series

Nationwide — Something powerful is happening in Gainesville, Florida, this April and it goes far beyond the roar of engines and the thrill of competition. From April 10–12, the Manufacturers […]

Howard University Creates New Course Inspired By Cardi B's Impact and Her Newest Album

Cardi B course in Howard University

Nationwide — Howard University, an HBCU in Washington, DC, is launching a Cardi B focused course for Fall 2026 that studies her music rollout, branding, and cultural impact. It uses her […]

Former Black Models on "The Price Is Right" Say Host Bob Barker Was Racist

Bob Barker racism allegations

Nationwide — A new documentary is bringing renewed attention to Bob Barker’s time on The Price is Right, with former models alleging racism, retaliation, and a toxic work environment behind the […]

Fans of TLC Say That Chilli’s White Boyfriend Has Her “Thinking White”

TLC’s Chilli

Nationwide — TLC group member Chilli is under public scrutiny after reports linked her to political donations and resurfaced social media activity, sparking debate among fans about her personal choices […]

Tiger Woods Refuses to Hire a Driver Despite Having Caused Two DUI Car Crashes

Tiger Woods DUI

Nationwide — Tiger Woods continues to refuse to hire a driver despite a recent DUI arrest and a history of car crashes, saying he prefers to drive himself. The golf […]

Solange’s 21-Year-Old Son is Rumored to be Dating a 41-Year-Old Reality TV Star

Daniel Julez Smith Jr, Tommie Lee dating rumors

Nationwide — Daniel Julez Smith Jr, the 21-year-old son of Solange Knowles, sparked dating rumors with 41-year-old reality star Tommie Lee after social media videos surfaced online. The pair appeared […]

Justin Timberlake Jokes About Being White in Recently-Released DWI Arrest Footage

Justin Timberlake mugshot from June 2024 arrest

Nationwide — Justin Timberlake joked about being white and called police officers “wild” in newly released footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest in New York. The video showing the […]

New Book by U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Provides a Definitive Roadmap for Mentoring the Next Generation of Black Leaders

Alan Benson, author of Elevate From Boys to Men book

Nationwide — Author, educator, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Alan D. Benson announces the release of his powerful new book, Elevate from boys to MEN. This essential guide provides a […]

Black Woman Entertainer and Entrepreneur Celebrates Women's History Month with Launch of TRACC RADIO.TV STUDIOS

Tina Redmond, Founder of TRACC RADIO

Nationwide — DJ, broadcaster, actress, producer, and media entrepreneur Tina Redmond, formerly known as DJ Chic Chick and now professionally recognized as TRACC THE DJ (TRACC) – Tina Redmond Always […]