Atlanta, GA — A Queen’s Discovery: A Young Girl’s African Journey To Find Her Greatness Within, a documentary directed by 16-year-old Nzinga Anasa Braswell, has been selected for the 2016 […]
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Actor Edwin Freeman Becomes New Face of Parish Nation Clothing
— Freeman joins high-end men’s clothing company, Parish Nation, as brand ambassador. — Nationwide — Film actor Edwin Freeman, best known for his prominent role of legendary hip-hop DJ Mister […]
New Websites Launched Listing All African American Events and Non-Profit Organizations
Durham, NC — The revised EveryBlackEvent.com website as well as the premier of the newest component to the “EveryBlack” family, the EveryBlackNonprofit.com site, have been launched by CEO Jimmy Davies […]
Black Former "Apprentice" Contestants Hold Controversial Press Conference to Blast Donald Trump
New York, NY — Randal Pinkett, winner of the fourth season of Donald Trump’s reality show “The Apprentice”, recently gathered with several other former contestants on the show to speak […]
Renowned Sociologist and Author of "Color Stories: Black Women and Colorism in The 21st Century" Selected to Lead New Institute
Jacksonville, FL — JeffriAnne Wilder, Ph.D. has been selected to serve as Founding Director of the Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at the University of North […]
Viola Davis to Star With Denzel Washington in Film Adaptation of August Wilson's "Fences"
Hollywood, CA — According to HollywoodsBlackRenaissance.com, Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis and two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington, will star in a film adaptation of August Wilson’s Fences to be released next […]
Morgan Brown of Fayetteville, Ga. Wins Tom Joyner Foundation ‘Full Ride’ Scholarship to Historically Black College
— Morgan Taylor Brown, a top student at Fayetteville High School, is this year’s winner of the Tom Joyner Foundation “Full Ride Scholarship” to a black college. For up to […]
GG, the Popular Black Internet Comic Strip Created Via Social Media, is Now an Animated Video Series
Nationwide — Ron Bryant, better known as ‘Cut’ is the creator and artist behind GG – a story of a grandma’s dedication to her four adopted children and her community. […]
Author Challenges Fathers to Unleash Their Inner Coaches to Raise Competent, Cooperative and Courageous Children
— Author J. A. Faulkerson contends that “Real Men Raise Champions” and “Every Champion Needs a Coach” — Dallas/Fort Worth, TX — Author J. A. Faulkerson is on a mission. […]
Black Girls Cruise -- Women’s Networking and Empowerment Cruise to Set Sail on October 22
Atlanta, GA — Cruise Planners franchise owners, Daryl and Cheryl Mason, announce their inaugural event, Black Girls Cruise – a women’s networking and empowerment cruise with the theme “Ladies of […]
Former Teacher Creates a New Super Hero to Drive Home Family Values from Ground Zero
— “Timey and Friends: Amya Tells the Truth” by Auntie El is the first installment of MEracle’s children’s book series designed to help increase early literacy by engaging families to […]
Non-Profit Endowed Scholarship Fund to Honor Late African American Music Teacher
Washington, DC — In every discipline, dedicated teachers are noteworthy and deserving of praise. Music teachers, for their marvelous talents, are especially gifted and active purveyors of human culture and […]
"Express Yourself" Rhythm & Blues Great Charles Wright Releases 1st Memoir "Up From Where We've Come" Along With New Single "She Don't Believe in Love"
— Get Ready for the “Express Yourself” Book Signing Tour — Los Angeles, CA — Borrowed by Dr. Dre, Madonna and Diplo; sampled looped by N.W.A. and themed by the […]
More Than 25 African American E-Books Available Now For Just 99 Cents Each -- But Only For One Day!
Nationwide — UrbanEbooks.com, which has published more than 25 different educational and empowering African American books, has announced today that all of their books are available for just $0.99 but […]
New and Improved Black History Bowties Breathe New Life (and Style) in to African American History!
Nationwide — After a brief downtime caused by major supplier issues, the amazing and infamous Black History bowties are finally back! Initially launched in 2015, BlackHistoryBowties.com was an instant success […]
The Ultimate Fit For Women With Curves, PZI Jeans, Debuts Spring/Summer 2016 Collection
— Curvy Denim Line Designed for the Hourglass Figure Releases SS16 Collection — Atlanta, GA — PZI Jeans, the leader in denim for the hourglass figure, readies its Spring/Summer 2016 […]
Black Family-Owned Business Hits It Big With New Lowe's Home Improvement and Walmart Deal!
— Husband and wife team overcomes tragedy and the odds to get their secret sauce in big box retailers. — Charleston, SC — Chevalo and Monique Wilsondebriano, owners of Charleston […]
13-Year Old Entrepreneur and Author Extraordinaire Launches New Book, "7th Grade Middle School Chronicles"
— Book Tour Coming Soon! — Passaic, NJ — 7th Grade Middle School Chronicles: Oh Essynce, If Only You Could See the Future… is the latest book written by teen […]
New Book Puts an Urban Twist on the Classic Pinocchio Fairytale
Philadelphia, PA — UrbanToons Pinocchio is an urbanized retelling and new twist of the classic Pinocchio fairytale. In this version of the story, America’s favorite puppet is now being told […]
Checkered Flag Run Foundation & Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce Champions Youth by Gifting World Class Sporting Event Experiences and More
Phoenix, AZ — Maintaining its commitment to the City of Phoenix and area students, the Checkered Flag Run Foundation and the Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce announced today that it […]
Dr. Boyce Watkins Leads “Black History Resurrection Black Wall Street: The Blueprint” Screen Discussion
Nationwide — Dr. Boyce Watkins, one of the most sought after African-American entrepreneurial scholars in the world, leads a powerful panel discussion, delivering one of the most impactful, yet hidden […]
New Book, "Black Author Secrets: How I Make $2,500+ in Book Sales Every Month!" is the First Ever African American Guide to Selling More Books
Nationwide — Award-winning entrepreneur Dante Lee has just published the first ever African American guide to selling more books, and in this unique step-by-step guide, he reveals all of his secrets […]
Are Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry Really Fighting? -- Tyler Perry Breaks His Silence
Nationwide — Rumors say that there’s bad blood between media mogul Oprah Winfrey and filmmaker/ TV director Tyler Perry. An article from the The Daily Mail has reported that Oprah […]
Soul Music Legend Charles Wright's New Autobiography, "Up From Where We've Come," Garners Rave Reviews!
Nationwide — Among the most profound new literary entries to be released in 2016 is a bitter true to life tome from culturally conscious Rhythm & Blues legend Charles Wright, […]
Black Churches Engage in Winning the Fight Against Prostate Cancer
— PHEN Credits Churches with Progress in Recent Prostate Cancer Death Decline — Boston, MA — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) announced today that it credits its partnership with […]
International Natural Hair Meetup Day, the World’s #1 Multi-City Natural Hair Meetup, Announces 2016 Title Sponsor and Cities
Nationwide — Natural hair and beauty maven Adeea Rogers officially announces Made Beautiful as the 2016 International Natural Hair Meetup Day title sponsor. This year’s meetup day will be held […]
NAACP Theatre Awards Celebrated Black Excellence In Theatre
— Winner’s announced at Red Carpet Press Conference — Los Angeles, CA — The Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP branch has recognized the exceptional impact African Americans have contributed to the world […]
New Rap Song "We Rep Carolina" By Hip-Hop Artist, Big Youngstar, Explodes on the Internet
Charleston, SC — With an extremely aggressive marketing campaign, Big Youngstar’s single and YouTube Video entitled “We Rep Carolina” was released on March 2, 2016, distributed universally, and in just […]
Writer Demetrius Walker Says the Media and Others Should Use an Uppercase “B” For Black People
— Launches CapitalizeTheB.com to Change Grammar Rules — Houston, TX — Writer, Demetrius Walker, has launched CapitalizeTheB.com, a website that calls for all media, schools, and others to use an […]
New Book "Prisoner of Love" Teaches Black Women (and Men) How To Be Happy in an Unhappy Marriage
Nationwide — No one gets married expecting to get divorced, but the cold reality is that the divorce rate in America is ridiculously high and is rising every day! But […]
Top Black Motivational Speaker, Orrin Hudson, to Honor “Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things”
— Hudson will speak at the 5th Annual Global Humanitarian Summit — Atlanta, GA — Humanitarians from all over the world will gather at the fifth annual Global Humanitarian Summit […]
Howard University Engineering Student, David Hill, Joins Silicon Valley Firm Cisco Systems for Spring Break and Earns Three National Awards
Nationwide — At 13 years old, David Hill II, was recognized as one of the youngest and first African-Americans in the State of New York to earn an ‘A’ grade […]
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 […]