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Mo’Nique Defends Her Decision To Have an Open Marriage -- Says, "It Was My Idea!"
Nationwide — Since 2006, actress and former talk show host Mo’Nique has been very open to the public about her open marriage with husband Sidney Hicks. But she says that […]
Life & Emotional Wellness Coach Cory George Releases New Problem Resolution Guide "Sit or Stand 2.0"
Says, “Aim to Build Confidence and Understanding to Live Your Best Life” — Expert life & emotional wellness coach Cory George releases new self-awareness book entitled “Sit or Stand 2.0” […]
Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta To Hold Annual Charter Day Dinner
— Alumni, Business, and Civic Leaders to Raise Scholarship Funds for Howard Students — Atlanta, GA — The Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta (HUACA) will hold its annual Charter […]
Beautable.com: Premiere Online Store Offering Full Shopping Experience For People of Color Makes Its Debut
Nationwide — Beautable.com is a diverse and unique online retail store that appeals to the exquisite tastes of people of color recently made its debut. An eye-catching, magnetic, and easy-to-navigate […]
5 Black Actors Who Should Have Been Nominated For Oscars
Nationwide — Although Cheryl Boone Issacs, the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), is African American, the lack of diversity continues when it comes to […]
New Neckties Celebrate Black Love -- Featuring President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle
Nationwide — Thanks to a newly designed necktie featuring President Obama and his wife Michelle dancing, love and unity can now be celebrated among African Americans in a fun and […]
Wells Fargo: "Rapper Who Said He Withdrew $200K Lied... He Doesn't Even Have an Account With Us"
Atlanta, GA — Rapper Sam Benson, better known as Blac Youngsta, recently complained about being detained at gunpoint after withdrawing $200,000 from his bank account at Wells Fargo. Atlanta police […]
Black Media Company Releases First Animated Series That Teaches Children Authentic African American History
— Baltimore-based company, EdAnime Productions, produces “Meltrek” and creates worldwide buzz with this educational animated series which fosters self-esteem, self-awareness and solidarity. — Baltimore, MD — School age children are […]
Black British Author Launches New Book about His Life and His Struggles with Princess Margaret’s Best Friend Lord Glenconner
Nationwide — “A crazy, provoking epic story full of interesting true stories of the hidden lives of the local residents of a Caribbean town and the people who live in […]
New Independent Record Label, We Rollin’ Records, Debuts New Hip-Hop Artist
Laurel, MD — We Rollin’ Records, LLC is pleased to announce the debut of its new Baltimore native hip-hop artist, Terry Rice, Sr., also known as PIMP Dzol (acronym for […]
Black History Now: A Series of Saturday Celebrations of Today’s Changemakers at the Portsmouth Museums and Portsmouth Public Library
Portsmouth, VA — The Portsmouth Museums and Portsmouth Public Library are proud to host the Black History Now – Celebrating Today’s Changemakers. The museums and library branches will host events […]
Ex Boyz II Men Member on Why He Left the Group -- Says, "It All Came Down To Money"
Nationwide — If you’ve been to a Boyz II Men concert lately, you may have noticed that there are no longer four members. Just Nathan, Wanya, and Sean are the […]
What Ever Happened to This Young Talented Actor From the "Ray" Movie?
Nationwide — What ever happened to CJ Sanders, the young actor who played young Ray Charles in the 2004 film “Ray”? Well, he’s now 19 years old and playing football […]
8 Reasons Why Singer Natalie Cole is and Will Always Be "Unforgettable"
Nationwide — Singer Natalie Cole passed away over the 2015/16 holiday season; She reportedly died from from congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at the age […]
25th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards Announces Nominations Online
Beverly Hills, CA — The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch’s Theatre Viewing Committee announces nominations for the 25th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. The awards include 32 categories, which encompass local and […]
ABC's "Scandal" Airs Planned Parenthood Version of Abortion and Christmas
By Rev. Dr. Clenard H. Childress, Jr. Nationwide — If one ever wondered about the long reaching poisonous tentacles of Planned Parenthood, it was never more evident than a November episode […]
Bill Cosby Arrested and Officially Charged -- But Should a 78-Year Old Man Go to Jail For Decades-Old Crimes?
Elkins Park, PA — Actor/ comedian Bill Cosby, who has been accused by more than 50 women of sexual assault, has for the first time ever been arrested and officially […]
Yaba TV Presents Black History Month Gala: A Celebrity Black Carpet Affair at the Beverly Hilton Hotel
— Africa comes to Beverly Hills for Black History Month Celebration, A Celebrity Black Carpet Affair embracing 5 African countries with African American Infusion that includes an Authentic Live Band, […]
Alfred Street Baptist Church Pledges $1 Million to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture
— One of the oldest, largest and most prominent African American congregations becomes the first and only faith-based organization to become a founding donor of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of […]
Radical Success Coach Doreen Rainey to be Honored as Coach of the Year
Washington, DC — Personal and business coach, speaker and management consultant, Doreen Rainey will be honored as the Coach of the Year at the 2016 Black Life Coaches Business Strategy […]
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Album Just Broke Another All-Time Record
Nationwide — The late Michael Jackson has already set just about every album sales record, but there are a few more milestones that can be reached even after his death. […]
African American Auction House Spreads Its Wings Globally
Little Rock, AR — Founder and CEO Archie Hearne and his wife Garbo Hearne have decided to expand their art empire into a global auction market. Archie Hearne is a […]
Black British Actress Launches Hilarious New Comedy Show on YouTube -- Plays 8 Different Characters
— Kandace Caine stars in “The Kandace Caine Show,” a funny new YouTube series where she takes on a multitude of roles, all in the name of love! — Los Angeles, CA […]
One Baltimore Family's Outcry Against Police Misconduct and Their Civil Rights
— In light of the ordeal his family has been facing, Kashaka Olukayode and his wife, Sauda Olukayode, have put their frustrations to music via their newly released “Believe in […]
African American Décor Designer Stephanie Wiltz Opens First Exquisite Showroom in Southern California
— The Honorable Ontario Mayor Paul Leon Sanctioned the Showroom as “The Beverly Hills of Ontario!” — Ontario, CA — In Ontario, California, Black Friday Weekend will forever be remembered […]
13-Year Old Entrepreneur Extraordinaire is Awarded By the State of New Jersey For Opening a Spa and Boutique Exclusively for Children, Tweens, and Teens
Passaic, NJ — Essynce Couture, LLC Spa and Boutique, owned by 13-year old Essynce Moore, had a grand opening on November 1, 2015 that offered complimentary services to children, tweens […]
Actress Dawnn Lewis and the Los Angeles Urban League Present "A New Day: Concert for a Cause" to Benefit Los Angeles Charities
— Doug E. Fresh, Erica Campbell, Euge Groove, Patrice Rushen and more give back this holiday season — Los Angeles, CA — ‘Tis the season for giving and leading the […]
The Obamas Reflect Back on 2015 -- Reveal Their Favorite Movies, TV Shows, Songs and More
Nationwide — President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle recently did an interview with People Magazine, not about politics about their top picks for film, television and music in 2015. […]
Rachel Dolezal, Woman Who Pretended to be Black, To Name Her Son After This Black Icon
Nationwide — 37-year old Rachel Dolezal, a former NAACP leader from Spokane, Washington who was fired and harshly criticized for pretending to be Black, is back in the news. She […]
Robert L. Johnson's UMC - Urban Movie Channel is Now Available to Amazon Prime Customers
Silver Spring, MD — RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) today announced its urban streaming channel UMC – Urban Movie Channel is now available to Amazon Prime members as part of Amazon’s […]
In New Novel, Theologian Dr. Woody Carter Weaves Two Mystical Narratives Together into One Spiritual Allegory...
Connecting an Ancient Land in the Horn of Africa to a Contemporary Urban African-American Community — “Ever since the “Big Bang” scientists have told us that the universe has been […]
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 […]
Footage Shows Big Tigger Somewhat Wrestling With His Wife Trying to Get His Phone Back
Nationwide — Recently released footage shows radio host Big Tigger somewhat wrestling with his wife and repeatedly asking for his phone back. In the video posted by Atlanta Black Star, […]
Black Community Leader in Atlanta Invites Families to Enroll in Summer Chess Camp
Nationwide — Orrin Hudson, the Founder of nationally recognized nonprofit Be Someone, Inc., is inviting families to enroll their children in the final weeks of his Summer Strategic Leadership Chess […]
Jermaine Jackson Wins Court Ruling and is Not Required to Pay $6.5M for Abuse Allegations
Nationwide — Jermaine Jackson, one of the members of the Jackson 5, has won a court ruling that overturned a $6.5 million default judgment in a Los Angeles sexual assault […]
LeBron James Leaves the Lakers, But He is Not Retiring... No News Yet About Bronny
Nationwide — LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and will hit the free agent market this offseason, his agent confirmed. He is not retiring and plans to continue […]
Rapper 50 Cent Faces Backlash Over Performance at Donald Trump Jr's 4th of July Event
Nationwide — Rapper and media mogul 50 Cent is facing backlash after reports surfaced that he is set to perform at Donald Trump Jr.’s private 4th of July weekend celebration. […]
Ray J Confirms Boxing Match With Orlando Brown Set for August Despite Recent Hospitalization
Nationwide — Singer Ray J has confirmed that he will fight actor Orlando Brown in a celebrity boxing match scheduled for August. The announcement comes after Ray J’s recent loss […]
Black Author Celebrates New Ownership of Publishing Company, Showcasing a Lifetime of Inspirational Family Writings
Natiownide — Author Waldo Theus is celebrating a new chapter in his literary journey as the owner of The Theus Publishing Group LLC, an independent publishing company dedicated to sharing […]
Black Author Launches Children's Journals Helping Young Readers See Their Worth and Write Their Own Stories
Nationwide — What happens when a child finally sees themselves as the hero of a story? For more than 1,000 children, that moment has sparked confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong […]
Ice Cube and Nia Long to Star in Another "Are We There Yet?" Sequel After Nearly 20 Years
Nationwide — Ice Cube and Nia Long are set to reunite for another Are We There Yet? sequel. The actors return to the franchise as development begins on a new story […]
Clive Davis Dies at 94 as Music Legend Who Built the Careers of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, and More
Nationwide — The music industry is mourning the loss of Clive Davis, who died this morning at age 94, the legendary record executive whose influence helped shape the careers of […]
Black Woman Curator Launches New Guide That Celebrates Black-Owned Luxury Beauty and Fragrance Brands
Her annual hardcover coffee table guide and companion directory are redefining how consumers discover and support Black-owned luxury beauty and fragrance Nationwide — Curator, author, and beauty industry tastemaker Karrin […]
"The Proud Family" Celebrates 25 Years With All New Season 4 Premiere on Disney+
Nationwide — The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will end with its fourth season, with a premiere set for July 29th ahead of its 25th anniversary milestone. The Disney animated series, […]
Actor Clifton Davis Credits Work and Family Support for Helping Him Stay Healthy at 80
Nationwide — Clifton Davis shares how he stays sharp and healthy at 80 while reflecting on his long career and role in Beyond the Gates. He credits work, routine, and […]
$90M Lawsuit Against Chris Brown Ends in Mistrial Because of Juror Misconduct
Nationwide — A Los Angeles civil trial involving Chris Brown ended in mistrial after juror misconduct disrupted the proceedings. The $90 million lawsuit centers on allegations tied to a 2020 […]
Chris Tucker Says That He’s Been Celibate for the Past 3 Years, and is Waiting for Marriage
Nationwide — Actor/comedian Chris Tucker says he has stayed celibate for more than three years, sharing the update during a Las Vegas comedy set where he also joked about love, […]
Black Journalist, Educator, and Cultural Strategist Debuts New Book "Get the F** Out of America"
A 12-Point Plan for Black Women to Leave the Divided States, Build Wealth, and Live Their Best Lives Nationwide — Phelena Napper, journalist, educator, cultural strategist, and founder of Black […]
Black Scholar Reveals Little-Known African American History About Hawaii in 3 Groundbreaking Books
Nationwide — For two centuries, African Americans have lived, thrived, and helped build Hawaii, and now, finally, their story is being told by author Dr. Miles M. Jackson. Islands With […]
LL Cool J Joins Ben Crump’s DreamFi to Build Financial Literacy in Underserved Communities
Nationwide — DreamFi, the financial empowerment platform co-founded by renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, today announced that LL Cool J has partnered with the DreamFi family. The partnership brings […]
Founder Who Sold Over 700,000 Black History Flashcards Says Business May Soon Close
Nationwide — Freddie Taylor, the Founder and CEO of Urban Intellectuals, one of the most recognized independent Black history education companies in the world, says his company is now in […]
Meet the Black Woman Building Her Media Empire to Own Her Sound, Her Screen, and Her Story
Nationwide — Media tech entrepreneur Tina Redmond has officially launched TRACC Radio TV Studios in Los Angeles, California, a full digital media and technology production company offering app development, streaming […]
Meet the Black Attorney Building a World Class Lawyer Museum in Atlanta and Documenting the Journey in Real Time
Nationwide — Attorney, entrepreneur, and cultural strategist Tiffany M. Simmons, Esq., widely known as “The Plug’s Lawyer,” is entering a new era of institution building following official recognition from the […]
Meet the HBCU Grads Making History as the Masterminds Behind African Liberation Day 2026
Nationwide — Diallo Sumbry, an HBCU graduate of the University of DC, and Dr. Ashley Milton, an HBCU graduate of Florida A&M University, have made history as the cultural architects […]
John McClain, Music Executive Who Helped Run Michael Jackson’s Estate, Dies at 71
Nationwide — John McClain, co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate and longtime music executive, has died at 71 in Malibu. He played a key role in shaping major artists’ careers and […]
Ray J Admits Himself to the Hospital After Being Knocked Out in Boxing Match
Nationwide — Ray J checked himself into a Las Vegas hospital after a celebrity boxing match ended in a knockout loss. Doctors kept him under observation while they evaluated possible concussion […]
Naomi Osaka Responds to Backlash Over Dinner Event for Other Black Tennis Players
Nationwide — Naomi Osaka defended her decision to host a Black tennis players’ dinner ahead of the French Open. She co-hosted the event with Taylor Townsend to highlight inclusion, shared […]
Dr. Umar Johnson Publicly Criticizes Kevin Hart for Allowing Racial Jokes During Netflix Roast
Nationwide — Dr. Umar Johnson criticized Kevin Hart’s Netflix roast, arguing several jokes crossed racial lines and disrespected Black history. He sparked debate after calling out the special and Hart’s response […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ordered to Pay $1M in Child Support in Paternity Case With Former Stripper
Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been ordered by a Nevada court to pay nearly $1 million in back child support after being legally declared the father of a child […]