Nationwide — The rumors are true! Singer Jordin Sparks and her boyfriend Jason Derulo broke up after dating for almost three years. Sparks recently spoke with Wendy Williams about what […]
Entertainment & Lifestyle
Director Mike Ray's Debut TV Pilot Presentation of "The Productive Lie" to Premiere in Atlanta Area on October 4th
— The premiere of director Mike Ray’s debut television pilot presentation, “The Productive Lie,” to be held at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center in Decatur, Georgia on Saturday, October […]
Denzel Washington on What Songs Are on His iPod and His Family Connection to Ludacris
New York, NY — On a recent episode of BET’s 106 & Park, Denzel Washington talks about what kind of music he listens to and his family connection to rapper/actor […]
The Kinfolks Soul Food Festival Coming to Las Vegas on Saturday, October 18
— Performances by MC Hammer, Morris Day & The Time, Mint Condition, Stephanie Mills, Lyfe Jennings and Kelly Price — Henderson, NV — The Kinfolks Soul Food Festival is an […]
Farmington High School Student Wins 14 Scholarships Including the Detroit Rainbow PUSH Excel/ GM Scholarship
Farmington, MI — It doesn’t matter where you start, but where you finish that counts. Aubrey Perry heard this often from her father, Marc Perry, growing up. But those words […]
St. Louis Area Artist Produces Music Video Capturing Protests Surrounding Michael Brown's Murder
— Call To Action Video Puts Spotlight on White Cops Murdering Blacks — St. Louis, MO — An East St. Louis born-and-bred hip-hop impresario — who marched with protesters in […]
Makeup Artist to the Stars Turned Maternal Health Advocate Shares Her Story
— Timoria McQueen Addresses Maternal Death Rate for Black Women — Pittsburgh, PA — Timoria McQueen was living a life many women dream about; she was enjoying a successful and […]
Expansion Continues for Bounce TV as Fast-Growing Network
* Adds WMAR-TV in Baltimore & WSYM-TV in Lansing, Passes 90% of African American TV Homes; * Doubles Number of Upfront Advertisers; * Posts Double-Digit Ratings Gains Across the Board; […]
Acclaimed Jazz Musician Victor Goines Leads All-Star Band to Honor Scott Joplin, Joseph Lamb, James Scott in "Roots Of Ragtime"
— Featuring Victor Goines, James Chirillo, Chris Crenshaw, Yasushi Nakamura, Ted Nash, Chris Pattishall, Marcus Printup, Kenny Rampton, Joe Saylor — — October 17, 9:30pm; October 18, 7pm — — […]
Black Girls Gone Blonde: Stories From A Newly Discovered Sisterhood
Washington, DC — Joani Ward, author of You Don’t Have To Be Broke: So Wake Up, Shake It Up, and Make A Change, shifts from writing about numbers and entrepreneurship […]
Double Dutch Dolls, LLC Looks to Make a Big Statement With a New Line of Multicultural Books and Dolls
Atlanta, GA — In 2013, approximately 3% of published children’s books featured African-American characters. The numbers were also not favorable for Latinos or Asian characters. Children learn about themselves and […]
Alfred Street Baptist Church to Offer Free Health Screenings & Flu Shots Saturday, September 27 at 9am
— On Saturday, September 27 from 9am to 3pm, Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA will offer FREE flu shots, blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and dental screenings as well […]
Documentary "Nas: Time Is Illmatic" To Debut In Select Theaters Nationwide Starting Oct. 1 and Living Rooms Everywhere on Oct. 3
Nationwide — The documentary on legendary MC Nas’ making of the 1994 landmark debut album ‘Illmatic’, Nas: Time is Illmatic, will release theatrically in New York and Los Angeles starting on Wednesday, […]
Bounce TV Sets Second Season Premiere Date for "Family Time" -- Tues. Oct. 14 @ 10:00 p.m. ET
— Lynn Whitfield, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs & Jackee Among Guest Stars — — Network to Encore Season One Tues. Nights 10-11:00 p.m. Starting Sept. 23, S1 Marathon on Sun. Oct. […]
Shavewise Hosts 'Men of Distinction' Luncheon During Atlanta's Biggest Hip Hop Weekend
— NBA Analyst Dennis Scott Led Presentation for Influencers in Music, Art and Fashion — Atlanta, GA — On the eve one of hip hop’s biggest weekends, Shavewise™, the new […]
"Teach Me How To... STUDY" Not "DOUGIE" -- Urban Elementary School Teacher Gets Creative With Her Music Students
— Inspiring YouTube video shows Washington, DC-area elementary school children singing “Teach Me How To Study” based on the popular Cali Swag District song, “Teach Me How to Dougie.” –- […]
Comedian Stevieweevie's Comedy Sketch of Wendy Williams Featuring Justin Timberlake Goes Viral!
— His new song is a spoof of Jay Z and Justin Timberlake’s “Holy Grail”. The song and video first surfaced in April this year. Since The Wendy Williams show […]
Black Entrepreneur Creates the Heartbeat Music Academy to Provide Music Programs for Underserved and Homeless Impacted Youth in San Diego
San Diego, CA — The Heartbeat Music Academy, located in San Diego, California, was founded by entrepreneur and humanitarian, Tyra K. Hawthorne. Ms. Hawthorne, a native of Detroit, Michigan, created […]
Author Evie Rhodes Presents "Expired" - A Newly Re-Released Psychological Suspense Thriller Set in Harlem, New York
— This story of one woman’s pain and every mother’s nightmare is also being made into a movie with the trailer already available on www.Expired-the-Movie.com — New York, NY -– […]
Introducing F-MONDE™ - the World's First Ultra-Premium, Naturally Wavy Hair Brand.
— F-MONDE™ is the new, edgy, Hair and Beauty Brand created by Follea®, the company known for its luxurious European hair, to provide unique hair texture choices to women of […]
Cleveland Gary, CEO, Black Shopping Channel (BSC) Signs $125 Million Deal to Expand TV Viewership
West Palm Beach, FL — Black Shopping Channel has announced that it has successfully completed a $125 million deal. The proceeds will be used to expand TV viewership nationwide on […]
Man Plays a Simultaneous Game of Chess With 59 Students -- Teaches Them the Winning Moves in Chess... and Life!
Gadsden, AL — Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, a national chess champion, motivational speaker, and the founder of Atlanta-based Be Someone, Inc., recently traveled to Gadsden, Alabama to host a week-long training […]
Black Art Gallery Introduces Watercolors on Canvas
— Scott Robinson designs, Inc. now offers watercolors on canvas — Tuscaloosa, AL — Artist LaShonda Scott Robinson, President of Scott Robinson designs, Inc. now offers her distinctive watercolors featuring […]
Hot New Concept Helps Children By Addressing Inappropriate Behaviors in the Classroom
— The Digibots Classroom Adventures Series created by Dyke Robinson addresses inappropriate behaviors in the classroom for school-age children (K – 3rd Grade). — Nationwide — Digibots is a unique […]
Ebony Magazine's Couple of the Year Brings Their Tips For Surviving Marriage to La La Land
Atlanta, GA — Every year it seems as if Hollywood needs to send out a Marriage SOS. There are 99 problems in the City of Angels and divorce is definitely […]
Chris Brown Shares Some Timely Advice With Ray Rice
Nationwide — International pop star Chris Brown recently shared some words of advice for NFL player Ray Rice, who was recently suspended after a video leaked showing him knock out […]
24th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards Announces Nominations
Beverly Hills, CA — The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch’s Theatre Viewing Committee announced nominations in 32 competitive categories for the 24th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. This year’s show will be […]
Ray Rice Issues First Public Statement About the Attack Caught on Video: "I Have to Be Strong for My Wife"
Nationwide — NFL star Ray Rice has issued his first public statement after a recent video surfaced on TMZ showing him knocking out his wife in an elevator, and then […]
"So Be Light!" Women's Empowerment Retreat to Be Held in Key West, Florida
— Three day seaside, unplug that utilizes West African and Native American healing principles to illuminate the divine feminine — Key West, FL — A special time a part with […]
Major African Music Artists to Perform Pro Bono for PLAD's STOP Africa Land Grab Concert at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC
Washington, DC — Performing for the first time ever in DC – The legendary Mbilia Bel from the Democratic Republic of Congo, artist producer Didier Awadi from Senegal, emerging artist […]
Children Will Need to Saddle Up for New Adventure Book, "Semi's Magical Seahorse Adventure"
Jacksonville, FL — Children everywhere are in for a tremendous adventure ride in Eve Pierre’s adventure book entitled Semi’s Magical Seahorse Adventure.
Priest Tyaire "The Next Tyler Perry" Debuts New Musical Stage Play "Mrs. Independent" -- Starring Robin Givens, Christopher Williams, Dottie Peoples, and More
— This show – based on a true life story – delivers intense drama, tear-jerking and hilarious moments, while also providing a family-oriented, faith-building and “crowd-pleasing” experience. — Nationwide — […]
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 […]