— Apple Music, Google Play Music and Amazon Music are all on board for the new Frankie V single — New York City, NY — Hip-Hop Recording Artist, Frankie V […]
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Black Families Nationwide to Stage First Ever Nationally-Coordinated Baby "Lift UP" on August 29th
— Celebration marks 3rd annual Black Breastfeeding Week — New York, NY — On August 29th at 3pm EST, black families across America will meet in pre-determined locations in key […]
Author Sheds Light on Mental Illness Problem in the Virgin Islands -- Turns Childhood Tragedy into Triumph
Orlando, FL — Yassin Hall is on a mission to end the stigma of mental illness among disenfranchised families in urban communities in the United States and in the United […]
Official 2015 HBCU Homecoming & Football Classics Schedules Now Available Online
Columbus, OH — HBCUConnect.com has once again published a complete listing of Homecoming dates and Football classics for the nation’s 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Black Women Millionaires Mentor, Dr. Venus Opal Reese, to Teach Insider Secrets of 7-Figure Success
— Dr. Venus Opal Reese will kick off a 6-city business training tour from August 18th to September 29th, traveling to New Jersey/NYC, Maryland/ DC area, Georgia, Dallas, Chicago, and […]
Morgan Freeman's 33-Year Old Step-Granddaughter Stabbed to Death -- The Same Woman He Had Once Been Accused of Dating
Manhattan, NY — E’Dena Hines, the 33-year old step granddaughter of actor Morgan Freeman was reportedly stabbed to death in Manhattan early Sunday morning. Police say they responded to a […]
Celebrate Black Beauty at the 21st Annual International Locks Conference: Natural Hair, Wholistic Health, and Beauty Expo
— This year’s theme is: “Black is Still Beautiful: Say it Loud and Wear it Proud” — Philadelphia, PA — Many people may say and believe that when James Brown […]
Prince: "Record Companies Are Like Slavery... But I Like What Jay-Z is Doing!"
Nationwide — Prince has announced that his new album, HitNRun, will be released on September 7th, but only on TIDAL – Jay-Z’s subscription-based music streaming service which reportedly provides more […]
Author Gary Hill Tells a Hard Charging Tale of Love, Greed and Death in New Book, "Baker's Will"
Nationwide — Baker’s Will by Gary Hill is a hard charging tale of love, greed and death. It was conceived in the minds of two old men; one black, one […]
Statement by Robert L. Johnson Applauding the White House and Xerox Corporation For Adopting the RLJ Rule
Bethesda, MD — For the past four years, I have been urging the Congress and the White House to encourage corporate America to voluntarily implement and adopt the RLJ Rule1 […]
"America The Black Point of View" Wins Non-Fiction Book of the Year Award
Nationwide — America The Black Point of View: An Investigation and Study of The White People of America and Western Europe and The Autobiography of an American Ghetto Boy – […]
Riveting New Family Drama Fills A Void In Literature With Its Unrelenting Depiction of the African-American Family
Chicago, IL — The Morrow Girls Series as penned by D. Bryant Simmons, winner of the 2014 Independent Publisher Gold Medal Book Award for multicultural fiction, follows three generations of […]
Multimedia Personality Angela Stribling Brings New Level of "Midnight Love" To D.C. Area Radio Waves with Provocative Talk and Music Program
— “Pillow Talk with Angela” airs Monday to Friday on 96.3 WHUR FM in Washington, D.C. and Sirius/XM HUR Voices Channel 141 with streaming online at WHUR.com — — The […]
New Novel, "The Family Business," Tells a Story About a Black Family Trying to Get Rich in All the Wrong Ways
— Omari Crump Sr.’s latest novel is the first of a trilogy, and tells the story of a criminal family earning its reputation in the underworld while battling enemies from […]
Bobbi Kristina's Aunt: "The Brown Vs. Houston Family Feud is Just Getting Started"
Atlanta, GA — This past weekend, during Bobbi Kristina’s funeral, her aunt, Leolah Brown (the sister of Bobby Brown) was escorted out by security when she interrupted the eulogy speech […]
"Act Like a Lady, Think Like A... Wife" -- New Kindle Novel Brings a Romantic Twist and Dramedy
— When a Man Finds a Wife, He Finds a Good Thing — Burbank, CA — With healthy relationships declining every day, author Stephanie D. Singleton brings a new concept and perspective […]
"Birthright" Event in Washington, DC to Celebrate African Diasporic Culture in High Style on August 15th
Washington, DC — The Adinkra Group is proud to present BIRTHRIGHT, an exquisite indoor event that celebrates African Diasporic Culture in high style with superior performance by four of the […]
Tyrese: "I'm Only Played on Black Radio... But If White Artists Sing R&B, They Get Played on Mainstream Radio"
Nationwide — Tyrese Gibson, who has the No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, has a lot to say about what seems to be racism and double standards in […]
Earvin "Magic" Johnson's ASPiRE, Tracy McGrady and 2 Chainz Connect to Launch New Black College Tour
— Power Collaboration Focuses on Building Awareness and Increasing Enrollment at Historically Black Colleges & Universities — Atlanta, GA — HBCU Direct, LLC (HD), a marketing collective specializing in HBCU […]
Famed Comedienne, Alycia Cooper, To Appear Every Week on Season 9 of NBC's "Last Comic Standing"
— The series airs every Wednesday at 9pm on NBC — Nationwide — Beginning Wednesday, famed African-American comedian, Alycia Cooper, will compete as a contestant on season 9 of NBC’s Last […]
Author Shares Her Story in "The Little Girl Inside: Owning My Role in My Own Pain"
Bowie, MD — A uniquely designed transparent jewel every woman should own in her jewelry box, The Little Girl Inside by Tonya Barbee is a ministry resource tool for women in […]
Re-Introducing The Jakki Price Show: From the Streets to the Airwaves
— Dealing with topics that Mainstream Media refuses to discuss! — Nationwide — The Jakki Price Show engages listeners with topics and issues that mainstream media refuse to talk about. […]
Cosby Show Co-star Turns on Bill Cosby -- Says, "Of Course He is Guilty"
Nationwide — Actor Joseph C. Phillips, who played Martin Kendall (Denise’s husband) on “The Cosby Show” from 1989 to 1991 says he loves and has long admired Bill Cosby, but […]
Houston to Shine at Celebrity-Filled Award Show This Upcoming Monday!
— The 2nd annual GO- DJ Hip Hop Awards will take place on Monday, July 20th, at the NRG Center. The award show honors Houston’s entertainment and music culture. — […]
Black Community Leader's Book on How To Help At-Risk Children Hits #1 on Amazon.com
Atlanta, GA — Orrin Hudson, author of One Move At A Time: How To Play And Win At Chess and Life, has achieved “best-seller” status on several Amazon.com charts. The […]
Coroner Says, "B.B. King Was Not Poisoned to Death" -- Plus, Family Still Denied to His Estate
Nationwide — Medical examiners say that they have found no evidence to prove that blues legend B.B. King was poisoned before he died of natural causes back in May 2015. […]
50 Cent: "Yes, I Filed For Bankruptcy... But So Did Donald Trump and Walt Disney"
Nationwide — Rapper, actor and entrepreneur 50 Cent recently set social media on fire when he confirmed that he did indeed file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. But the outspoken New […]
New Book Tells the Story of a Fictional Town Where African Americans Live With Zero Tolerance of Crime
Nationwide — Living on the Edge in Freedomtown, released this month, by author Jacqueline T. Small is a story set in Freedomtown, a fictional town created that brags of a utopia […]
Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Producer Bunny Sigler Releases New Single "Buttermilk and Cornbread" Featuring Instant Funk Out July 7th
— Remix Produced by Joe Gallagher, Saint Man, Bunny Sigler, and Instant Funk — Los Angeles, CA — Four-time Grammy winning producer-singer-songwriter Bunny Sigler releases his second single, “Buttermilk and […]
New Orleans Novelists Launch Contest/ Rewrite Challenge to Would-be Writers
New Orleans, LA — The authors of a novel based on a black family’s struggle through three generations of slavery and racism have launched a special contest/rewrite challenge to would-be […]
2005 Documents Show That Bill Cosby Admitted to Giving Women Drugs For Sex
Philadelphia, PA — Newly released court documents show that actor/comedian Bill Cosby did in fact admit in 2005 that he got quaaludes with the intent of giving them to young […]
Google Apologizes For Tagging Photos of Black People As "Gorillas"
Nationwide — The Google Photos app has apparently been labeling some pictures of African Americans as “gorillas”, and Google has officially apologized for what they say was an error in […]
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 […]
Black Celebrity Chef Boots, Founder of Harlem Biscuit Company, Brings His Award-Winning Biscuits to Doorsteps Nationwide
Biscuit-lovers Can Savor Chef Boots’ Winning Dish on “Beat Bobby Flay” Season 38 Nationwide — Celebrity Chef Melvin “Boots” Johnson, founder of the famous Harlem Biscuit Company restaurant, has officially […]
Founder of "Spanish for Black Girls" to Host 7th Immersion Trip for Professional Black Women in Costa Rica
Spanish for Black Girls™ Celebrates Five Years of Transformative Spanish Immersion Experiences Designed for Professional Black Women Nationwide — As more professional women seek opportunities to expand globally, increase career […]
Spelman Graduate Returns to Her Hometown as a Teacher After Earning Prestigious Scholarship Award
Nationwide — The Andrea R. Lacy Grit Award Scholarship continues to recognize young leaders whose perseverance and commitment to service create meaningful impact in their communities. One of its earliest […]
When Children See Themselves in Books, Everything Changes — Dayton Book Fair Seeks Donations to Gift 400 Books
Third Annual Literacy Event Features Diverse Authors, Read-Alouds, Social-Emotional Learning Activities, and the Signature A Book in Every Bag™ Initiative Nationwide — The Third Annual When I See Me™ Children’s […]
Black-Led Organization, EmpowerED Outreach, Announces Free Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Robert Smith Family Park in Fate, Texas
Nationwide — After more than a year of planning and seeking approval, EmpowerED Outreach is proud to announce that Juneteenth Freedom Fest has officially been approved by the City of […]
Drake’s Dad, Dennis Graham, Opens Up About Lung Cancer After Being Mentioned on New Album
Nationwide — Drake’s father, Dennis Graham, has drawn attention after Drake revealed details about his health in new music from his album Iceman. Dennis later confirmed he had lung cancer in […]
Meet the Black Teacher Helping Her Students Learn Math Through Music With New Album Release
Nationwide — In a classroom where students of all ages are singing instead of memorizing, math is starting to make sense. Niah Spriggs, an African American educator in Oklahoma City, […]
Nicki Minaj Blames Barack Obama and Jay-Z for Her Support of President Trump
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj says her move toward President Donald Trump’s politics comes from disappointment with Barack Obama and a long-running personal and professional conflict with Jay-Z. She links those […]
1,000’s of Black Actors in Los Angeles Needed for Upcoming TV and Film Roles, Founder of Casting Platform Announces
Project Casting is inviting Black actors on the West Coast to apply for upcoming TV, film, and entertainment opportunities. Nationwide — Jonathan Browne, the Founder and CEO of Project Casting, […]
Man Who Stole Hard Drives With Beyoncé’s Unreleased Music Gets 2 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Kelvin Evans, the man who broke into a car and stole hard drives that contained Beyoncé’s unreleased music, has been sentenced in Atlanta, Georgia, after pleading guilty. He […]
58-Year-Old Jamie Foxx's Girlfriend Pregnant With Their First Baby Together
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx is expecting a child with his girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp. Reports say she is already several months pregnant, marking a new chapter for the couple after reconnecting […]
Memphis Grizzlies Player Brandon Clarke Dies At 29 of Possible Overdose
Nationwide — Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at 29 after being found at his California home on Monday evening. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, with early reports suggesting […]
Kevin Hart’s Media Company Hartbeat Hit by Internal Turmoil and Lawsuits
Nationwide — Kevin Hart’s entertainment company Hartbeat is facing internal turmoil after layoffs, lawsuits, and internal shakeups. Reports say the once fast-growing media firm is shrinking as projects stall and executives […]
Tamron Hall Reveals Why She Walked Away from $2 Million Contract With NBC
Nationwide — Television host and journalist Tamron Hall turned down a $2 million NBC contract after learning she would be removed from her roles at the network. She said the decision […]
Usher Launches Paid Internship Program for His Upcoming Tour With Chris Brown
Nationwide — Singer Usher has launched a paid internship program tied to his upcoming tour, giving aspiring music industry workers in Atlanta and Detroit a chance to join live production […]
Young Black Streamer Breaks Guinness World Record, Completes 12,412 Pull-Ups in 24 Hours
Nationwide — Xavier Dillard, a 22-year-old African American streamer from Virginia, set a new Guinness World Record by completing 12,412 pull-ups in 24 hours. He outperformed the previous mark during a […]
NFL Player Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty of Assaulting Personal Chef, Sheds Tears
Nationwide — NFL player Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of attacking his former personal chef during a 2025 dispute. A jury cleared him of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault. While […]
Comedian Sinbad Returns To Stand-Up Stage After 2020 Stroke
Nationwide — Comedian Sinbad returns to the stand-up stage more than five years after a 2020 stroke affected his mobility, announcing new shows in Pasadena. He shares recovery updates and […]
NFL Star Shedeur Sanders Balances Football Career, Earns a College Degree With a 3.9 GPA
Nationwide — NFL star Shedeur Sanders has graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder while continuing his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. He earned a sociology degree with a […]
Meet the Trailblazing Black Author Bringing Her Children’s Book into School Classrooms Nationwide
Nationwide — Marcia Paige, the author of ABC Explorers: The Journey Begins with Letters and Pride, published by Line Queen Publishing, is celebrating that her new book for children of […]
Kim Kardashian is Now Suing Ray J for $6M for Breach of Contract
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
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 […]