Nationwide — Super Bowl champion and veteran Strong Safety Bernard Pollard knows how to avoid disaster – both defensively and offensively. It’s a well-refined aptitude for safeguarding his team and […]
Entertainment & Lifestyle
Elite Black Dating App “MELD” Hosts Event in Manhattan, New York City
— MELD dating App, an app geared towards dating discovery for black professionals, is available on both iOS and Android — Nationwide — MELD, the Elite Black dating App focused […]
"The Broke Man's Survival Guide" -- Single Mom Shares No-Nonsense Survival Skills for Making Ends Meet
Chicago, IL — Helping thousands of unemployed, underemployed and people struggling to make ends meet survive and ultimately thrive in a tough economy is the focus of a new book, […]
Virgo Girl Media Partners with Strebor Books to Increase Online Visibility for Authors of Color
Nationwide — Virgo Girl Media, a digital media firm, located in New Rochelle, NY, has announced a partnership with Strebor Books to enhance the online visibility for authors of color. […]
Girl's Advocacy Group Celebrates 30 Years With Debutante Cotillion
Philadelphia, PA — On Saturday, June 13, 2015, Teenshop Inc. celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a Debutante Cotillion. The formal gala mirrored traditional African American cotillions that place an emphasis […]
The Rise of a 15-Year Old Entrepreneur and the Legacy-Building Mom That Is Making it Happen!
— Both Gabrielle Jordan and her mom, Marcella Mollon-Williams, will be guest speakers at the upcoming Sterling Women of Washington DC powerful networking luncheon on July 8th. — Washington, DC […]
Black-Owned Travel Agency Offering $1,000 in Savings For Travel to South Africa
Columbus, OH — How do you reduce the cost of traveling 7,000 miles for a vacation? Roger Madison, founder and CEO of iZania, LLC, has found the formula for reducing […]
Texas Dentist, Monica "Dr. Moe" Anderson, Says Success Is A Side Effect
Austin, TX — Almost everyone wants to be successful, but most people are not sure exactly what that means. Monica “Dr. Moe” Anderson has written a prescription for achievement and […]
Unique Kickstarter Campaign To Publish Phenomenal Black Heritage
— How newly freed slaves amassed 57 million dollars in nine years after emancipation — Bronx, NY — Velma McKenzie-Orr, director of The Bookstore At Grace and former director of […]
R&B/ Soul Band GJS Prepares For the 41st Annual Jackson Music Awards -- Nominated in 5 Categories
Nationwide — The careers of GJS (Tony Gentry, Nil Jones, Sam Fallie) is an open book filled with producing, writing, playing, and performing with many well-known artist in the music […]
3UFirst.com Challenges Black Athletes, Entertainers, and Community
Nationwide — Terrance Amen, founder and CEO of 3UFirst FPC, a company created specifically to solve the major problems in the Black community, makes a bold challenge to athletes, entertainers, […]
Graphic Novella By African American Comic Artist Justin Raimey Makes Commercial Debut
— Black Streak Entertainment’s latest graphic novel is entitled “Fiji Random: The Garage Maid Special 01 - Preparation” — Nationwide — Fiji Random Garage Maid Special 01 – Preparation is […]
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says, "The Black Community Is Better Off" Because of Rachel Dolezal
Nationwide — Former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has weighed in on the bizarre story of Rachel Dolezal, the white woman who pretended to be Black to become president of a […]
Harlem Book Fair Announces Wheatley Legacy Award Recipients Poet Nikki Giovanni and Children’s Book Illustrator Jerry Pinkney
New York, NY — The QBR Wheatley Book Awards recognizes the best African American books and writers in Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Children’s books. The Wheatley Legacy Award is given to […]
New Book Depicts True Story About African American NYC Police Officer
New York, NY — Author Bennett Hinds hopes to inspire social consciousness with the nationwide release of his new book, Where the Sun Didn’t Shine.
New Audio Book Details First Fictional & Most Probable Legal Battle For African-American Reparations
— Free copies are now available of “Reparations I: The Attorneys” – a full cast audio drama by a veteran XM/ Sirius producing partner — Los Angeles, CA — In […]
Artist Markus Prime Wins Big With Viral "Black Woman and Police Brutality" Depiction
Nationwide — Just like millions of others, 29-year-old artist Markus Prime saw the recent viral footage of the police officer attacking and arresting a 15-year-old black girl at a pool […]
Barnes & Noble Collaborates With the 17th Annual Harlem Book Fair: Reading the World
New York, NY — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced that the […]
Tom Hanks' Son on the N-Word, "I Use It All The Time... Who Says Only Black People Can Use It?"
Hollywood, CA — Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks and an aspiring rapper, says that he can use the n-word whenever he wants. On his Instagram account, he says in […]
Homeless Teen Mom Becomes High School Valedictorian — And Gets More Than $600K in Scholarships
Chicago, IL — Trameka Pope, an 18-year student from Chicago, has overcome many obstacles. While in elementary school, her and her mom became homeless. By 8th grade, she was pregnant. […]
Dads, Kids Gear Up For Real Dads Network Events Across New York City
New York City, NY — Real Dads throughout the New York City tri-state area will join hundreds of their peers across New York City to celebrate the eighth annual Real […]
Novelist/Poet Rhonda Denise Johnson Writes Away Her Tears
— Being legally blind and having a hearing impairment does not stop this author from painting her pictures with words. — Nationwide — Billed as “The Writer Who Paints Pictures […]
Black Non-Profit Launches Fundraiser to Host "Police Brutality Survival" Summer Camps for Teens in Baltimore, Ferguson and Atlanta
Nationwide — Orrin Hudson, founder of Atlanta-based non-profit organization Be Someone, says he is on a mission to teach teens how to survive police brutality and how to best interact […]
Are B.B. King's Daughters Right? Was the King of the Blues Poisoned?
Las Vegas, NV — Karen Williams and Patty King, two daughters of Blues icon B.B. King, are accusing King’s two closest aides of poisoning him. They say that family members […]
34th Annual American Black Chiropractic Association Convention to Be Held in Atlanta, June 25-27
Atlanta, GA — The 34th Annual American Black Chiropractic Association Convention (ABCA) National Convention will be held at Life University in Atlanta, GA on June 25-27, 2015. All current and […]
Chuck D of Public Enemy Becomes Regular Cast Member on 'Heights Girl' Series
— Hip-hop icon, Chuck D of the legendary rap group Public Enemy, shows off his acting skills as Dr. Steve in the new YouTube series, “Heights Girl.” — Cleveland, OH […]
New Black Invention Aims To Protect Children From Lawn Care Injuries
— With a solution to protecting children and others during lawn maintenance, Safe Cut can be used in both home and commercial applications. — Bridgetown, Barbados — It is difficult […]
Nick Gordon Begs to See Bobbi Kristina -- But the Brown and Houston Families Still Refuse
Nationwide — Nick Gordon, boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina, is not giving up yet on his attempts to visit his girlfriend who remains in a coma. Through his lawyer, Randall Kessler […]
Janet Jackson is Retiring From Retirement -- Planning a New Album, World Tour, and Movement!
Hollywood, CA — Multi-platinum singer Janet Jackson is officially coming out of retirement. For her 49th birthday, she not only announced plans to release her 11th studio album, but also […]
SIAC Football Fan Attendance Once Again Leads the Country
Atlanta, GA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (S-I-A-C) once again led the NCAA Division II in football attendance last season. The SIAC has now led all NCAA DII conferences […]
Daisy Mae Byrd's Black Novel Series Tells The Remarkable True Life Story of a "Southern Girl"
Nationwide — From growing up without a mother among the cotton fields of South Georgia, through over forty years of struggle and abuse on all fronts, author Daisy Mae Byrd […]
Producer, Rodeo Impresario Lu Vason Dies at 76
— “Innovator created African American Rodeo Circuit” — Denver, CO — Friends and family are mourning the loss of Lu Vason, President and Producer of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo […]
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 […]