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Spa-Tacular Contest Launches the Newest Novel in New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Jackson's Bestselling Westmoreland Series
New York, NY — New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Brenda Jackson is celebrating the launch of The Secret Affair – the newest title in her bestselling Westmoreland […]
Unbeaten In Conference Play, Albany State (7-2, 6-0) Meet Tuskegee (8-2, 7-0) At SIAC Championship In Montgomery
By Andy Johnston Montgomery, AL — Don’t expect many surprises in the SIAC Championship game on Saturday. Albany State’s Mike White and Tuskegee’s Willie Slater have been coaching against each […]
Kim Coles Shares Some Amazing Stories With Vince Ferguson, Host of the "Six Weeks to Fitness" Podcast, Certified Personal Trainer and President of Body Sculpt of New York
— Certified Personal Trainer Interviews Fitness and Nutrition Experts, Athletes, Celebrities and Other Movers and Shakers From Around the Country to Discuss the Importance of Living a Healthy Lifestyle — […]
Musical Tribute Set for Industry Veteran Augie Johnson
Los Angeles, CA — A public memorial service is scheduled to pay honor to music industry veteran, Augie Johnson, on Saturday November 15, 2014 at Centinela Valley Performing Arts located […]
Kim Coles ("Living Single", "In Living Color") Kicks-off Third Season of Bounce TV's Stand-up Comedy Series "Off The Chain"
Off The Chain: Kim Coles Premieres Weds. Nov. 12 @ 10:00 PM (ET) — Rodney Perry, Cocoa Brown, Michael Colyar Among the Comics Featured in Special New Season of Hour-Long […]
The SIAC Once Again Leads NCAA Division II Football Attendance
Atlanta, GA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (S-I-A-C) received a notice by the NCAA indicating that it had inadvertently missed five games among the SIAC’s total football attendance for […]
Chris Brown and Trey Songz Launch New Tour With Controversial Name - The "Between the Sheets" Tour
Los Angeles, CA — R&B singers Chris Brown and Trey Songz are planning to celebrate their 10-year anniversary with an upcoming 25-city tour. The two say its been nearly a […]
RLJ Entertainment Announces Launch Of UMC - Urban Movie Channel
UMC Delivers High Value Urban Focused Content through a Subscription Digital Streaming Channel — Traci Otey Blunt Named Corporate Executive Vice President of RLJE Will Lead Marketing, Public Relations and […]
Entertainment Business' "Official Deal Maker" Helps New Generation of Musicians Avoid Being Broke & Unknown, in Raw & Honest New Book
— Having unknowingly attended what he calls ‘Adversity University’, Robert Terell has excelled from the streets of New York to become the founder of Wealth Nation Entertainment and a world-renowned […]
Novelist Evie Rhodes Releases Psychological Thriller "Criss Cross" in Digital Ebook Format
— This edgy psychological thriller will leave you breathless as you salivate to keep up with its riveting twist and turns! — New York, NY — Novelist Evie Rhodes has […]
Black Unemployment Rate Falls to 10.9 Percent -- But the National Unemployment Rate is Still Around Half at Just 5.8 Percent
Nationwide — According to figures recently released by the U.S. Labor Department, African-American employment has slightly fallen to 10.9 percent, from 11.0 percent in September. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate […]
Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo Deliver Amazing Performances in New Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic "Selma" -- Due in Theatres December 25th
Nationwide — Media mogul/actress Oprah Winfrey and actor David Oyelowo are starring in an amazing new biopic about the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The film, Selma, is due […]
Makers of "Jupiter Strong" African American Children's Book Series Launch Kickstarter Campaign to Fund Future Animated Show
Charlotte, NC — The makers of the popular Jupiter Strong book series, which follows a young girl Jupiter on her many adventures, have launched a Kickstarter campaign entitled #TVTakeover to […]
Waymon Lefall's Second Book, "The Legend of Jocko (Child Hero of the American Revolution)", Is a Trip Into Unexplored Reaches of Imagination
Nationwide — New book, The Legend of Jocko (Child Hero of the American Revolution), from Page Publishing author Waymon Lefall is a spine tingling work that grabs hold of the […]
Newly Elected Chairman of Stillman College, Dennis Driver, Serves as Grand Marshall at Homecoming Parade
— Driver kicked off his tenure at the Historically Black College with a gift awarded to Stillman anonymously for $2 million. — Tuscaloosa, AL — Stillman Chairman Dennis Driver will […]
What One African American Veteran's Gift of Hope and Opportunity is Doing to Create Jobs for His Fellow Veterans
Nationwide — What would you do if you were disabled and then honorably discharged from the Military? Would you take a bow, graciously acknowledge you’ve served your country, completed your […]
Life Coaching Expert and Motivational Speaker Mack McGhee Aims to Change Lives
Nationwide — Motivational speaker, multi-faceted consultant, and master training facilitator, Mack McGhee is opening up his speaking engagement calendar and expanding the capacity of his organization to change lives through […]
"To Be Loved" -- Poet and Author Ingrid Herndon Greene Reflects on Lessons Learned While Growing Up in a Loving Black Family
Poet and author Ingrid Herndon Greene reflects on the lessons learned while growing up in a loving Black family that experienced death, tragedy and ultimately success. By Ingrid Herndon Greene […]
New Book "Dark Girls" Celebrates the Beauty of Dark-Skinned Women -- Created by Legendary Director Bill Duke
— “Dark Girls” by Bill Duke, Shelia P. Moses, and Barron Claiborne on sale: November 11, 2014 (Harper Collins Books) at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble — Nationwide — In […]
TV Producer, Filmmaker, and Social Activist Carvel Watson Wants You to Buy Black, Love Being Black and Always THINK Black
Nationwide — Carvel Watson’s new Red, Black, and Green “Think” Liberation poster represents a great positive message, “THINK”. He is encouraging everyone to display this unique design and positive energy […]
Bounce TV Posts Double-Digit Primetime Viewership Gains Among HHS, A18-49 & A25-54 in October
Family Time Becomes Network’s Most-Watched Original Series, Reaches Nearly Two Million Viewers Across First Two Episodes Atlanta, GA — Bounce TV viewership continued to grow in the just-completed October 2014 […]
Director of TV One’s "R&B Divas - LA: Divalouges", Fred Thomas Jr. Comes to Atlanta With His Award-Winning Play, 12'X9'
Los Angeles, CA — Playwright, actor and director, Fred Thomas Jr.’s, NAACP Award winning stage play, 12’x9′ will make its Atlanta, GA debut November 13th thru November 16, 2014 at […]
Kent State Exhibits Sandy Baker's Art in American Jewelry Design Council Show
— Sandy Baker is a jewelry design phenom, and was the first African American designer to start participating at national trade shows. — Kent, OH — Kent State University, Midwestern […]
Miss Earth Congo 2015 National Competition to Take Place In Charlotte, NC on July 8-31, 2015
Nationwide — Ms. Mukon Ngoyi, the Miss Earth Congo National Director, along with Mr. Miguel Lagado, the Miss Earth Congo Artist from Manila, Philippines, announced today that the Miss Earth […]
"Fatherhoodlum" - A Story of Prison, Drugs, and One Man's Commitment to Overcome His Past and Be A Role Model To His Son
— “The streets may have gotten me, but I’ll be damned if they will get my son!” — Willingboro, NJ (BlackNews.com) — Noted author Michael B. Jackson has released his […]
Free Atlanta-Area Chess Training Event For At-Risk Youth To Promote Racial Unity in the Community
Atlanta, GA — Orrin Hudson, founder of the Atlanta-based Be Someone non-profit organization, will bring his life-sized chess board and special chess instructional skills to the Lithonia Stonecrest Library, Saturday, […]
"Misdiagnosed: The Search for Dr. House", a Medical Memoir, Receiving Praise From Major Reviewers and Best-selling Authors
Nationwide — Here’s what people are saying about “Misdiagnosed: The Search for Dr. House”, the new medical memoir by author Nika C. Beamon:
Cuba Gooding, Legendary R&B Singer, to Present Two "Sweet Soul of the 70's" Benefit Concerts in Orlando During Florida Classic Weekend
— A portion of proceeds will go to Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman Universities — Orlando, FL — Cuba Gooding, long-time lead vocalist of the legendary Grammy-nominated R&B/pop ensemble The Main Ingredient, […]
The Untold Story of Mammy Finally Revealed In New "Gone With The Wind" Prequel Novel
Nationwide — 78 years after the publication of Margaret Mitchell’s infamous “Gone With the Wind”, and 75 years after the release of the Oscar-winning film, a new book is being […]
Gentry-Jones Featuring Mr. Sam Come Together To Change The Sound Of Music
Memphis, TN — The careers of Gentry-Jones featuring Mr Sam (Tony Gentry, Nil Jones, Sam Fallie) based out of Memphis, Tennessee is an open book filled with producing, writing, playing, and […]
Raven-Symoné Says, "I Am Not African American" -- and Tells Troubled Celebrities: "That's Your Fault Boo Boo!"
Nationwide — Actress Raven-Symoné recently told Oprah Winfrey that she is not African American. The 28-year old recently appeared on Winfrey’s new show on the OWN network called “Oprah: Where […]
Comedian Mike Epps Says He's 'Actually Glad' Food Stamps Were Cut
Nationwide — Mike Epps is making headlines again — this time for saying he’s “glad” there’s been a pause on food stamps, a comment he doubled down on during a […]
Black-Owned Travel Company Launches 2026 Tour Series for HBCU and Black Fraternity/Sorority Communities
Nationwide — Dream Vacations proudly announces the launch of four distinct, all-inclusive tours created exclusively for the HBCU community, NPHC affiliates, and their families. The Juneteenth in Africa series offers […]
Vivica A. Fox Tells Women Not to Date 50 Cent and Other Rappers, He Responds
Nationwide — African American actress and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox is warning women against dating rappers, including 50 Cent, saying relationships with them can bring drama and heartbreak, based on […]
Black Celebrity Red Carpet Correspondent Selected to Cover Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards
Nationwide — ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul, widely recognized as The Mo You Know, has been selected to serve as a red carpet correspondent for the Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards, presented […]
B.E. Academy for Girls Named Contender for Prestigious $1 Million Yass Prize
Nashville’s first new all-girls school in over 70 years recognized among the nation’s most innovative education providers. Nationwide — B.E. Academy for Girls, an independent, culturally responsive STEAM school in […]
NFL Player Marshawn Kneeland Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Texted Family Goodbye
Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 24, following what authorities describe as an apparent mental health crisis that […]
Black Author Receives Reader’s House Magazine Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence
Nationwide — Judy Jackson Winston, a Behavioral Health Fiction Author and Licensed Independent Social Worker and Attorney, has been honored by Reader’s House Magazine (London, UK) with its Editor’s Choice […]
Author Releases New Book "Game Changer" About the Founder of Negro League Baseball
Nationwide — Author Michael E. is proud to announce that his long-awaited book, Game Changer: Andrew Rube Foster, is now available and ready for purchase. A good read, a best […]
No Limit Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 Years Old Just Days After Verzuz Battle
Nationwide — Rapper Young Bleed, who rose to fame under Master P’s No Limit Records in the late 1990s, has died at 51 years old after suffering a brain aneurysm in […]
Toni Braxton Opens Up About Marriage to Birdman, Talks About Their Secret Wedding
Nationwide — Toni Braxton is opening up about her marriage to rapper Birdman, revealing how their decades-long friendship slowly turned into love, their secret 2024 wedding, and the challenges they faced […]
Gayle King is Reportedly Leaving "CBS Mornings" When Her Contract Ends
Nationwide — Gayle King is reportedly preparing to leave CBS Mornings when her contract ends in May 2026, though CBS says no final decision has been made about her role or […]
Meet the Black American Entrepreneur Who Owns a Luxury 4-Star Hotel in Ghana Near the "Door of No Return"
Nationwide — Mona Boyd, an African American woman who has called Ghana home for more than 30 years, is the owner of AnoMansa Beach Resort, located just 6 minutes from […]
Recent Black College Grad Launches First-Ever Animated Series About the Life of Music Producers
Nationwide — Recent University of Cincinnati graduate Tierre Hummons is rewriting the rules of animation and storytelling with Synth City — the first-ever animated series centered on the life of […]
In Historic Agreement, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts Restores Pottery by Enslaved Artist David Drake (“Dave the Potter”) to His Descendants
Drake’s descendants say the first-of-its-kind return acknowledges broken title for works taken from enslaved creators Nationwide — In a historic restitution of art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) […]
Forty Acres & A Mule Co-Founder Monty Ross is Back on the Film Scene With a New Documentary: “Let Me Put This BUG In Your Ear”
Nationwide — Over the years, people have wondered whatever happened to Monty Ross, who co-founded 40 Acres & A Mule with Spike Lee? According to Ross, he’s been honing his […]
Detroit Police Officer Appears Pantless During Court Hearing, Leaving Judge Stunned
Nationwide — Matthew Jackson, a police officer from Detroit, Michigan, left a judge speechless after appearing in a virtual court hearing wearing his uniform shirt and badge — but without […]
Michelle Obama Explains Why She Didn't Wear Braids in the White House, "America Wasn't Ready"
Nationwide — Former First Lady Michelle Obama revealed why she chose not to wear braids during her years in the White House and how embracing her natural hair today represents freedom, […]
Black Mom-Daughter Duo Release Children’s Book, "Did You Know God Made You Beautiful?"
Nationwide — Entrepreneur, author, and community arts advocate Kiva Constance Williams has teamed up with her young daughter, Nia Constance Imani Williams, to co-author their first children’s book, Did You […]
9-1-1 Actor Rockmond Dunbar Loses Disney Lawsuit About His Religious Beliefs
Nationwide — Actor Rockmond Dunbar broke down in tears after losing his lawsuit against Disney, where he claimed he was fired from the hit TV show 9-1-1 for refusing the […]
Two Boys Being Called Heroes for Helping Stop Burglary at Ice Cream Shop
Nationwide — Adonis, 9, and Jayceon “JC”, 10, two African American boys from St. Louis, Missouri, helped stop a burglary at their neighborhood ice cream shop after noticing a shattered window […]
Black Author Receives National Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®
Nationwide — The 2025 NYC Big Book Award has recognized When It All Falls Down by Chinedu Achebe as the category winner of African American Fiction. The competition is judged […]
Black Archaeologist Launches New Children’s Book Series That Lets Kids Step into the Past
Nationwide — Imagine a world where children don’t just read about history—they witness it firsthand. That’s the vision behind The Resurrectors, a groundbreaking new children’s book series from award-winning author […]
Singer D'Angelo Dies Just Months After Angie Stone from Pancreatic Cancer
Nationwide — Neo-soul icon D’Angelo — who shared a son with fellow singer Angie Stone — has died at the age of 51, just months after Stone’s passing earlier this […]
The Writers Cypher Invites Wordsmiths to Join a One-of-a-Kind Creative Writing Battle to Compete for a $2,500 Prize Pool
Nationwide — Writers’ Row Publishing House, a growing indie-book publisher, is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever creative writing competition, The Writers Cypher. The contest offers a dynamic […]
WNBA Star Angel Reese Becomes First Athlete to Join Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Nationwide — WNBA superstar Angel Reese is stepping off the court and onto the runway as she joins the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, becoming the first professional athlete to walk […]
Former Alabama Pastor Charged With Using $400K in Church Funds for Luxury
Nationwide — Adrian Davis, a former pastor at a Huntsville, Alabama church, is facing federal charges for allegedly spending more than $400,000 of church funds on personal luxuries like cars, […]
Bold New Book "Unveiling Our Story" Honors the Voices That Shaped Black America
Nationwide — Unveiling Our Story: Intimate African American Narratives, the powerful new work by author Tom Alexander Jr., Ed.D, D.Min., is set to be published at the end of September […]
Self-Empowerment Expert Launches "Keys to Creating Black Self-Love" Digital Course
Her Course is Available as a 4-Module, 12-Lesson Self-Paced Learning Experience Nationwide — Dr. Mwangaza Michael-Bandele’s transformative new digital course, “Keys to Creating Black Self-Love,” is now available to the […]
Black Founder Launches 2-Day Summit Fueling the Future of Black Indie Film and Immersive Storytelling
Nationwide — DeShuna Spencer, Founder and CEO of kweliTV and her 501(c)(3) partner, the Black Indie Creatives Coalition (BICC), have announced Black.Indie.Ignite., a two-day gathering on October 3-4, 2025, in […]
Singer Mario Addresses Rumors About Him Not Liking Black Women
Nationwide — Singer Mario has responded to online rumors claiming he does not like Black women, after social media backlash over his relationship. He defended himself in an Instagram Story, […]
The Kelly Levert Group Honors Legacy and Prepares for Major Milestones
Nationwide — The Levert name has long been recognized in the music industry, celebrated for its soulful voices, dynamic performances, and lasting influence on generations of listeners. Today, that legacy […]
“Dating My Past” Film to be Showcased at 20th Annual International Black Film Festival in Nashville, TN
Nationwide — Dating My Past, a heartfelt romantic film exploring self-discovery, has been officially selected to be showcased at the prestigious 20th Annual International Black Film Festival (IBFF), taking place […]