— 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 […]
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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 […]
New Documentary Project Inspired By Popular 1930's Travel Guide Series For African Americans
Nationwide — The Green Book Chronicles is a film inspired by Calvin A. Ramsey’s extensive research and creative projects focusing on the 1936-67 travel guide series, The Negro Motorist Green […]
Thousands of Ava DuVernay Limited Edition Barbie Dolls Sold Out in Just 17 Minutes
Nationwide — Mattel has officially released an Ava DuVernay Barbie doll, which DuVernay says is a celebration of the image of Black women. Unfortunately though, the doll, which is a […]
Shaquille O'Neal Shares Financial Advice -- Says, "I Once Spent $1 Million Dollars in 45 Minutes"
Nationwide — NBA superstar turned sports commentator, Shaquille O’Neal, recently admited to CNN that he didn’t start off managing money too well. After signing his first professional contract in at […]
Should Black Pastors Mix Religion With Politics?
By Faye Thompson Nationwide — Donald Trump’s clandestine meeting with Black clergy leaves many with one question. Besides all that loving in the room, exactly what transpired behind those closed […]
New Book "Men and Intimacy: Real Talk. Real Answers" Reveals What Men Really Feel About Love, Relationships, Women, Sex and More
— Do men really want intimacy? What do men find sexy in a woman? Do men get bored with sex? Why do men cheat? What are the most important things […]
Remarkable 19-Year Old Jazz Vocalist Impresses Seasoned Professionals With Debut Album
— Ira Hill Releases “Tomorrow” — Phoenix, AZ — Even as the title of Tomorrow — the debut album from Phoenix’s Ira Hill — hints at a bright future for […]
Spiritual Life Coach and Acclaimed TV Personality, Iyanla Vanzant, Releases Latest Book Entitled “TRUST: Mastering the 4 Essential Trusts”
— Empowerment book features Iyanla’s life-saving trust prescriptions — New York, NY — You just can’t trust anyone!” seems to be a constant refrain in the modern world. Indeed, learning […]
New Book Reveals Temptations, Hypocrisy and Scandals in Today's Black Church
— Retired Federal Government Worker, Faye Thompson, Pens Scandalous Drama — New York, NY — According to ABC News, 83% of Americans say they are Christians.
Chess Champion and Youth Motivator Honored on Cover of Industry's Top Magazine
Crossville, TN — Orrin Hudson, a chess champion, community activist, and motivational speaker from Stone Mountain, Georgia, has been named the first Chess Life cover contest winner. Hudson appears on […]
Local Teen Honors Hometown Negro League Baseball Players
Macon, GA — Gordon Smith, a local teen high school baseball player, recently honored several Black history heroes who were born in Macon, Georgia and played in the Negro League. […]
New Relationship Book Says For African American Women, the Rules for Love and Marriage Are Different!
Nationwide — In his new book entitled, The Black Manual – Less Drama, More Love: A Single Woman’s Guide to Choosing Mr. Right, Dr. Shane Perrault, PhD, Marital Psychologist, makes […]
New App to Allow Users to Preserve African American History in World War I
— WVU College of Media faculty, students launch Kickstarter campaign for virtual and augmented reality app that shares stories of African American WWI veterans — Morgantown, WV — In an […]
New Kids' Book Series Encourages Black Children to Be More Health Conscious
Nationwide — The country is becoming health conscience and so is the children’s book character Cornbread! Author Vincent Taylor, who’s also an elementary school teacher of 19 years, will release […]
"America The Black Point of View" By Tony Rose Continues to Educate and Inspire Black Communities and Leaders
Nationwide — Released earlier this year, America The Black Point of View by Tony Rose continues to spark the minds of black communities and leaders across the country. The book […]
New Lifestyle Blog Coaches Black Men on Style, Grooming and Personal Improvement
Nationwide — Fuse Billy D. Williams, Sammy Davis Jr., Gordan Parks, Marvin Gaye, Malcolm X and the countless black men who have pioneered a unique and exquisite sense of style […]
Tiannia Barnes, African American Owner & Designer of Luxury Women's Shoes Brand, Prepares to Debut Fall/Winter 2015 Line
— Midwest Born Designer Adds a Transitional Comfort Twist to High-End Feminine Footwear — New York, NY — Luxury women’s shoe designer Tiannia Barnes is implementing a new take on […]
One Month Old African American Owned Handbag and Jewelry Company in the Top 10
— Online Shop, Teespoon Boutique, is in the running to win a brick-and-mortar store — Washington, DC — Teespoon Boutique, an African-American owned company offering handcrafted handbags and accessories produced […]
Will Smith Announces First Real Tour With DJ Jazzy Jeff -- Plus "Bad Boys 3" is in Production
Nationwide — Rapper/actor Will Smith says he and DJ Jazzy Jeff are going on tour in the summer of 2016 because they never got a chance to do so back […]
Tom Joyner Foundation Announces Full Ride Scholarship Program for Graduating HS Seniors Now Accepting Applications
— One student will win a scholarship to cover all expenses as an HBCU of their choice, joining an impressive group of previous “Full Ride” Scholars — Dallas, TX — […]
11-Year Old Hip Hop Sensation Frankie V. Vaults into Grammy Nomination Consideration For His Attention-Grabbing Single 'Say Something!'
New York, NY — Who’s the youngest eligible recording artist throwing his cap into the ring for Grammy consideration in 2015? Let’s spell it out for you: F-R-A-N-K-I-E – Frankie V. […]
Author Peter Jones Releases New Book, "Out of the Crutches of Poverty"
— Helps readers of all professions attain their goal in life — Las Vegas, NV — Author Peter Jones from Demopolis, Alabama has worked his way from the bottom to […]
Man Cashes in $5K Worth of Pennies He's Been Saving For Almost 50 Years
Monroe, LA — Otha Anders, a 73-year old man, who started saving pennies more than 45 years ago, recently cashed in more than 500,000 pennies he had stored in 15 […]
Viewers Want Raven Symoné Fired From ABC's "The View" For Not Being a "Strong Black Role Model"
Nationwide — Actress Raven Symoné has made herself the center of attention again, and this time many viewers of ABC’s “The View” want her off the show.
Black Women Still Troubled by 2014 Taylor Swift Video -- "Do You Really Have to Act Black to Twerk?"
Nationwide — The video is more than one year old, but the issue has never really died when superstar music icon Taylor Swift was seen ‘twerking’ and dressed up like […]
Rapper DaBaby's New Restaurant Sells $45 Waffles, Many Still Waited Hours to Eat
Nationwide — Rapper DaBaby has opened a new restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, and its high menu prices have quickly become a major topic of discussion. No Knife Chicken & […]
Stevie Wonder Announces Tour Dates to Celebrate ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ 50th Anniversary
Nationwide — Stevie Wonder is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his classic album “Songs in the Key of Life” with a worldwide tour. The 25-time Grammy winner will perform the […]
Black Author's New Book Chronicles His Transition From Gang Influence to Purpose, Leadership, and Self-Discovery
Nationwide — Harold F. Butler III, author of Born to Survive, Built to Succeed, shares the lessons, spiritual awakening, and inner transformation that taught him the true value of life […]
Keith Lee Receives Backlash For Thanking God After Surviving Wrong-Way Crash
Nationwide — Social media food critic Keith Lee is speaking openly about a frightening wrong-way crash that nearly killed him and his family near Dallas. After surviving the Sept. 3 […]
Rapper Fat Joe Claims He's "the Blackest" While Defending His Use of the N-Word
Nationwide — Rapper Fat Joe, who is from the Bronx, is once again defending his connection to Black culture and his use of the N-word. The Puerto Rican and Cuban […]
25-Year-Old Becomes The 9th Black Woman to Be Crowned Miss America 2027
Nationwide — Regan Hutsell, an African American woman from Houston, Texas, has been crowned Miss America 2027 after competing against representatives from across the United States and several U.S. territories. […]
Singer/ Rapper Lizzo "Relieved" After Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed By Former Stylist
Nationwide — Lizzo says she is “relieved” after a federal judge dismissed the remaining claims in a lawsuit filed by former wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels. U.S. District Judge Fernando L. […]
Black Southern Artist Ayanna Honors Dolly Parton With "Jolene," Connecting Alabama, Compton and a Generational Literacy Story
College professor, songwriter, and producer pays tribute to her childhood musical inspiration while highlighting the storytelling behind her growing catalog. Nationwide — Alabama-born, Compton-raised songwriter, producer and college professor AYANNA […]
Young Black Athlete Tragically Dies After Medical Emergency During College Football Game
Nationwide — MicahJo Barnett, an African American college football player from Liberty, Missouri, died after experiencing a medical emergency during a game Saturday. The William Jewell College junior was taken […]
Tyler Perry Launches New Film Label Called Maxscene, Named After His Late Mother
Nationwide — Tyler Perry has launched Maxscene, a new film label under Tyler Perry Studios that honors his late mother, Willie Maxine Perry. The label will support independent filmmakers and help […]
Award-Winning, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Brings Book to Life With New Black Women’s Sip & Read Experience in Maryland
Black Womaning After Hours™: The First Pour brings Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America® off the page for an evening of wine, conversation, and connection on September […]
Actor Michael Wright, Known For His Role in "The Five Heartbeats," Dies at 70
Nationwide — Michael Wright, best known for starring in “The Five Heartbeats” and “Sugar Hill,” has died at age 70 in Los Angeles. His family said he suffered heart failure […]
NBA Star Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14K a Month in Child Support for His Son That He's Never Met
Nationwide — NBA star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 a month in child support to Alexandria Desroches for their son, Amir. The ruling comes after he acknowledged […]
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 […]