— Class is in session for Mercer County Residents — Ewing Township, NJ — CurlKit, the most sought after beauty subscription company on the market, is pleased to announce the […]
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Harlem Book Fair Authors to Discuss Race Perceptions on C-Span's Book TV
Harlem, NY — Coinciding with the surge of awareness around the killings of unarmed black men, Pamela Newkirk (pictured), author of Spectacle: The Astonishing Life of Ota Benga, and author […]
The 2015 Go DJ Awards Announced for NRG Center July 20th in Houston Texas!
— The second annual Go DJ Awards will be held on Monday, July 20th at The NRG Center in Houston, Texas. The event is expected to exceed the celebrity and media […]
25th Annual Umoja Festival Brings African Culture to Portsmouth, Virginia
— Award-winning national artists Peabo Bryson, Jazmine Sullivan, and Vickie Winans to perform — Portsmouth, VA — The City of Portsmouth is proud to host the 25th Annual Umoja Festival […]
New Book "Almost Grown" Features a Collection of Short Stories About the Ups and Downs of Current Teen Life
Spartanburg, SC — Almost Grown by Tony Lindsay is a collection of fifteen short stories with teen and young adult main characters. These young characters live ordinary day-to-day lives with […]
Accomplished Hip Hop Artist and Entrepreneur Helecia Choyce Launches Ad Agency and Brings Welcome to Vegas Fight Party...
Las Vegas, NV — Accomplished hip-hop artist, author, and entrepreneur Helecia Choyce, CEO of HustleGurl Entertainment, has closed a major deal with GeoLinear AD Agency, and is now setting her […]
Weight Loss Expert JJ Smith to Host Free Webinar Called "Lose 2 Dress Sizes by Summer"
Nationwide — #1 New York Times best-selling author, nutritionist and certified weight loss expert and author of the mega hit, 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, JJ Smith, is hosting a free […]
Hip Hop Artist Drizzy D.R.O. Creates Freestyle Hotline and Draws Thousands of Fans Worldwide
Birmingham, AL — Hip Hop artist and entrepreneur, Drizzy “Press/ Play” D.R.O. is more than just a rapper. He’s an innovator. He’s a birthday present. He’s a superhero. And he […]
Cissy Houston Says Bobbi Kristina Has "Irreversible Global Brain Damage"
Atlanta, GA — Cissy Houston, the grandmother of Bobbi Kristina and mother of the late Whitney Houston, says that 22-year old Bobbi is not doing well and that her comatose […]
Floyd Mayweather Sr. to Host Official Pre-Fight Party in Las Vegas, Nevada
— Sherry Gordy Presents, along with Rosemary McKnight of For The People Entertainment, will host an epic event with surprise guest performances Thursday night, April 30th in Las Vegas. — […]
"Good Times" Actor Ben Powers Dies at 64 Years Old
New Bedford, MA — Actor Alton “Ben” Powers, known for his role as Keith Anderson in the 1970’s CBS television series Good Times, has died at the age of 64. […]
Denver Black Newspaper Celebrates 28th Anniversary With Launch of New Mobile App
— Community Newspaper in Denver, Colorado Launches New App About People of Color — Denver, CO — “There’s an app for that” is now more than just a popular catch […]
Author d. E. Rogers to Release "Dethroned: The Dark Side of Money II" -- The Second Book in the Series to Be Released on April 18, 2015
— Second Book in Series to Be Released on April 18, 2015 — New York, NY — Dethroned: The Dark Side of Money II, the second book in the d. […]
New Stage Play "What God Joined Together" Slated To Run at the Historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta
— 26-year old Edward Fernandez sets out to make history; From the Ferst to the Fox! — Atlanta, GA — Writer, director, producer, and actor, Edward Fernandez’s stage play What God […]
Beyonce's Mom, Tina Knowles Gets Married Again -- Ties the Knot With Actor Richard Lawson
Newport Beach, CA — Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyonce and Solange Knowles, recently married actor Richard Lawson on a yacht in Newport Beach, California.
Bob "Butterbean" Love and Darryll King Join Gift of Hope to Bring Donation Awareness Message to Chicago's South Suburbs
— Former Chicago Bulls Forward and Radio/TV Personality Help Gift of Hope Observe and Celebrate National Donate Life Month — Chicago, IL — Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor […]
4 Tips To Planning Your Very Own Martha’s Vineyard Girlfriends Getaway to Relax
Martha’s Vineyard, MA — With times so tough and many women want to save and forgo vacations, a girlfriends retreat is a perfect way to experience a wonderful place and […]
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® Presents Its St. Jude Star Award to Celebrity Friends David and Tamela Mann
— Stars of new Bounce TV series “Mann & Wife” launch PSA to help raise awareness for St. Jude — Memphis, TN — Celebrity entertainers David and Tamela Mann, noted […]
4 Reasons Why Rosa Parks Should Be on the New $20 Dollar Bill
Nationwide — Civil rights icon, Rosa Parks, is now in the finals in a grassroots campaign to put a woman on the $20 bill by the year 2020. She is […]
Oops! 3 Reasons Why Jay-Z's Tidal Press Conference Backfired -- Causing Fans To Say "Huh?"
Los Angeles, CA — Jay-Z has 99 problems, and a poorly planned press conference is one! The multi-platinum rapper and business mogul recently held a press conference for Tidal, his […]
JJ Smith To Host Historic Weight Loss Summit in Washington, DC -- Up to 1,000 Black Women Expected to Attend
Nationwide — Nutritionist, certified weight loss expert and the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the mega hit, 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, JJ Smith, is hosting a major health […]
Black History Is Back in Style With These Amazing Black History Bowties -- MLK, Rosa Parks and more!
Nationwide — Black history is back in style, and it’s even making a fashion statement! BlackHistoryBowties.com has launched as the only online destination that sells printed bowties featuring African American […]
The Harlem Book Fair Launches 'My Book Selfie,' A Call to the African American Book Nation
— Uses Social Media to Promote African American Reading — Harlem, NY — The Harlem Book Fair has launched an innovative literacy-awareness initiative, My Book Selfie, that rewards readers who […]
Bigger Than Hoops, L.A. Based Youth-Basketball Program Honors Over 40 Middle School Student-Athletes
By Nickey Woods, M.Ed. Los Angeles, CA — On Saturday, March 28, 2015, Ryan Silver, president of Earl Watson Elite, is doing something that is not common among youth travel […]
New Original Sitcom "Mann & Wife" Delivers Family Friendly Laughs to Primetime on Bounce TV This Spring
— Series Premiere Set For Tuesday, April 7 at 9pm ET/8 CT — Los Angeles, CA — Real-life husband and wife team David Mann (“Madea’s Big Happy Family”) and Tamela Mann (“Sparkle”) are reuniting on screen as well as […]
T.I. to Marvin Gaye's Family: "Open Your Ears... and Stay Out of My Pockets"
Nationwide — TMZ recently spoke with rapper T.I., who said, “Marvin Gaye’s family just needs to open their ears — instead of worrying about their pockets — and they’ll realize […]
Morehouse College Men Now Have A Distinguished Watch To Match Their Mystique
— Hodges Watch Company [HWCo] donated a new watch at the Morehouse Candle in the Dark Gala to benefit general scholarship fund. — Washington, DC — Howie Hodges, class of […]
Ona Brown's "Own Your Dream" Tour Takes Winning Message On The Road
Atlanta, GA — Acclaimed motivational speaker and author, Ona Brown, is taking her wildly successful message of resilience, strength and forgiveness across the country with her new Own Your Dream […]
New Street Fiction Novel "King of the Streets" Gives Readers An Up Close and Personal Experience of Inner City Street Life
St. Louis, MO — Novice African-American author Maurice Hughes, who has been writing fiction since 2005, is releasing his debut novel King of the Streets for the young and middle […]
Final Book in Detective Trilogy Wraps Up Intriguing Mystery
Nationwide — Reflection, revelations, intrigue, and enduring love make all three books by Norman E. Edelen a winning combination.
Hundreds of Student Volunteers Travel to Ferguson For Spring Break to Help Rebuild the Community
Ferguson, MO — College students from all over the country are using their Spring Breaks to help rebuild the community and promote civic engagement in Ferguson. Students are coming from […]
$45 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Former Vice President of NBA Players Association and Southern Film EB5 Regional Center
Atlanta, GA — Open Rivers Media Group, Inc. d/b/a Open Rivers Pictures (“ORP”), has filed a civil lawsuit 1:15-cv-00724-SCJ under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) as well […]
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 […]