— 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 […]
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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 […]
"Cosby" Star Admits He's Losing Money Because of Reruns Not Being Aired -- Says, "What About Woody Allen?"
Nationwide — Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo on the 1980’s hit sitcom The Cosby Show, recently opened about how he feels about the show’s reruns being pulled off the […]
For First Time Ever, Zimbabwe's Major Airline Features First All-Female Pilot Crew
Harare, Zimbabwe — History was recently made in the country of Zimbabwe when, for the first time ever, an all-female flight deck crew took command of an Air Zimbabwe Boeing […]
San Francisco Bay Area Author Releases Sensational Biographic Novel Reflecting on Younger Year's Mistakes and Later Year's Fixes
“Life Is A Canvas” by Joy Elan — Author Joy Elan is a vibrant and outgoing single mom, teacher, mentor and lover of learning. The academic intellectual earned undergraduate and […]
Real Talk at the Barbershop and Hair Salon -- 101 Motivational Lessons For Black People
Nationwide — Two new books have been simultaneously released to help African Americans improve and maintain motivation in life, in business, and in their careers! Exclusively available as ebooks for […]
Mark Zuckerberg Tells Facebook Employees: "Stop Crossing Out Black Lives Matter Signs"
Menlo Park, CA — Mark Zuckerberg, multi-billionaire founder and CEO of Facebook, has recently issued a companywide memo chastising employees who, despite his earlier warnings, have been crossing out the […]
Black Theater Matters at the 2015 NAACP Theatre Awards Winner Announcement Press Conference
Beverly Hills, CA — Bold, spectacular, unforgettable and soul stirring are just a few words used to describe the nominees’ of this year’s 25th Annual NAACP Theatre awards. Winners of […]
Songwriter/ Entertainer Sparks Children's Imagination and Knowledge of Black Inventors With Interactive Coloring/Quiz Book
— “History is a Part of Me” by Shannon (Ms. Drama Ganza) to be released on February 27, 2016 — Los Angeles, CA — When at first she made the […]
$2.1 Million in Scholarships Awarded at the Alfred Street Baptist Church Sponsored HBCU College Festival on Saturday, February 20
— Thousands of high school students and their families converged on T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, VA on Saturday, February 20 – just outside of the nation’s capital – […]
New Dating Site Helps Medical Professionals Meet Others Who Understand the Demands of Their Careers
Dallas, TX — MedProsMeet.com is a new dating site designed specifically for medical professionals who seek to meet and socialize with other professionals who understand the demands of their careers. […]
6 Year Old Author's Book, "Daddy's Little Princess," Introduces African Princesses
Greenville, NC — Morgan Taylor is a 6-year-old second grader at Eastern Elementary school in Greenville, NC. She spends most of her days reading, drawing and dancing like her peers, […]
Black Lifestyle and Business Expert Has New Focus For 2016 -- Launches New Webinar Series For Women and Teens
Coppell, TX — Entrepreneur and lifestyle/ business coach, LaQuita Sharee Lewis-Poole, has announced the launch of a new webinar series that renews her focus on helping women and teens, especially […]
New Orleans’ Chef Leah Chase Named James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
By Taylor Sylvain, The New Orleans Agenda New Orleans, LA — On January 28, 2016, the James Beard Foundation announced that New Orleans’ Chef Leah Chase has been named the […]
UrbanHangSuite.com Advises Black Men, Boosts Black-Owned Businesses
— Web start-up gains traction, subscribers during Black History Month — Atlanta, GA — Responding to daunting odds stacked against men of color, UrbanHangSuite.com is working to solve two problems […]
Miami Police Union Upset That Beyonce Used Her NFL Super Bowl Performance to Promote the Black Panthers
Miami, FL — Javier Ortiz, president of a local police union in Miami, Floria wants to boycott superstar Beyonce’s upcoming concert in Miami, Floria because he says that during her […]
Remember Him? Actor Orlando Brown of "That's So Raven" Arrested For Battery and Drug Possession
Los Angeles, CA — 28-year old actor Orlando Brown, best known for his role in Disney’s That’s So Raven with actress Raven Symone, has been arrested in Los Angeles for […]
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 […]