— “Generational Curse and Domestic Violence: The Twain Shall Meet Over and Over Again” — Valdosta, GA — Terri V. Steward, author of the new exclusive Playing While Hurt, brings […]
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Atlanta Mega Church Pastor Creflo Dollar Wants $60 Million in Donations For a New Jet
Atlanta, CA — Creflo Dollar, a well-known pastor of the Atlanta-area World Changers Church International, is asking for at least $60 million in donations so that he can purchase a […]
Do Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke Really Have to Pay $7 Million to Marvin Gaye's Family?
Hollywood, CA — If you haven’t heard by now, both Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams have been ordered to pay $7 million to Marvin Gaye’s family for copyright infringement for a […]
National Black Doll Museum of History & Culture Obtains Support from Retired White House Chef
Mansfield, MA — For more than 50 years Debra Britt, founder and executive director of the National Black Doll Museum has collected black dolls. The purpose primarily was her own […]
Singer Angie Stone Arrested For Knocking Out Her 30-Year Old Daughter's Teeth
Atlanta, GA — R&B singer Angie Stone (whose real name is Angela Brown) has reportedly been arrested and released after getting into a fight with her daughter in Lithonia, Georgia. […]
Grammy-Award Winning Performance Poet and Author J. Ivy Announces His New Book "Dear Father: Breaking the Cycle of Pain" and the Dear Father Movement
Chicago, IL — A Grammy Award-winning performance poet and author, J. Ivy is best known for his hip-hop verses, motivational speaking and contributions in the music industry. His support throughout […]
Nick Gordon Tells His Side of the Story To Dr. Phil -- Falls Apart During Interview
Nationwide — In a national television exclusive, Dr. Phil conducts an emotionally-charged intervention with 25-year-old Nick Gordon, boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown, the 22-year-old daughter of singer Bobby Brown and […]
Remember Him? BET Announces Vanilla Ice Will Perform at Selma Anniversary Concert
Nationwide — Many people are reacting negatively to BET’s recent announcement that rapper Vanilla Ice, who is white, will perform at the upcoming Selma Anniversary concert.
The Harlem Book Fair and Pen World Voices Festival Present Global Writers
— Major Writers’ Festivals Collaborate In Promotion — Harlem, NY — The 11th Annual PEN World Voices of International Literature, “On Africa,” New York City, May 4-10, 2015. 100 writers from 30 countries […]
Newly Released Book “Would Jesus Date A Woman Like Me?” Offers Black Women A New Perspective
— Brian Bolden’s new book answers numerous questions with which Black women continue to struggle regarding their relationships with Black men — Nationwide — According to author Brian Bolden, there […]
Rap Mogul Suge Knight Says He's Going Blind
Los Angeles, CA — Marion “Suge” Knight, who founded Death Row Records in the 1990’s, recently told a judge that he is going blind and has other major health problems.
CurlKit Celebrates 3rd Anniversary With A Box Takeover By Dark & Lovely Au Naturale Moisture L.O.C. Line
— Launched in 2012, CurlKit is the most sought-after subscription service for women with curly, coily, kinky, locs and textured hair. — New York, NY — This month, CurlKit kicks off […]
Michael Jordan Joins Forbes' Billionaire List -- Becomes 513th Most Richest Man in the World
Nationwide — Forbes Magazine is calling 52-year old Michael Jordan the most famous new billionaire out of the 290 newcomers to the Forbes billionaires list. The former NBA basketball champion […]
Novel Tells the Story of "Buttermilk Bottom" – A Once Vibrant African American Community
— A sizzling drama placed in a 1950’s historical cocoon that reveals the experiences, the lives, and personalities of those affected most by Jim Crow laws, legalized prejudice, and discrimination […]
Actress Phylica Rashad May Be Coming Back to Prime Time TV
Hollywood, CA — Phylicia Rashad, best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on the The Cosby Show, may be coming back to television.
12-Year Old Entrepreneur Essynce Moore Launches Book Tour
— 12-year old Essynce Moore’s book tour for her new book “6th Grade Middle School Chronicles” will kick off with two stops in New Jersey on March 14th and April […]
Nick Gordon To Bobby Brown: "Bobbi Kristina Will HATE YOU When She Wakes Up!"
Nationwide — Nick Gordon, the boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina, continues his virtual rants on social media, and lately they’ve been directed to her father, Bobby Brown. Bobbi Kristina remains in […]
U.S. Postal Service To Honor the Late Dr. Maya Angelou With Forever Stamp
Nationwide — The U.S. Postal Service will honor Maya Angelou — the beloved author, poet, actress and champion of equality — with a Forever Stamp.
WomenLeadForward.com Launches Multi-platform Program and Plans First Silicon Valley "Women and Girls of Color" Conference
Raising Visibility and Diversity Inclusion in San Francisco and Silicon Valley — Responding to Intel Corporation Chief Executive Officer Brian Kranich’s call to make Silicon Valley “less white and less […]
Students Can Now Easily Enroll Online to Black Colleges and Universities -- Thanks to This New Web Site!
— HBCUBound.com is a new online student platform that alleviates the stress of the college admissions process to HBCUs. — Atlanta, GA — The college admissions process is among the […]
BlackDoctor.org Unveils 'Ticket to Health' Event at 2015 Annual CIAA Basketball Tournament Fan Fest
— Astellas sponsors health education and awareness program at the nation’s oldest African-American athletic conference event — Chicago, IL — BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading online health destination for African Americans, […]
"Let Me See Her" -- Nick Gordon Pleads With Brown Family To Let Him See Bobbi Kristina
Atlanta, GA — Nick Gordon, the boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown who remains in a coma, is making a public plea to be allowed to visit her in the hospital.
Sad News: VH1 Star "Real" Dies From Cancer -- Was Only 33 Years Old
Hollywood, CA — “Real”, one of the reality stars of VH1’s Real Chance of Love, has died at the age of 33 after a long battle with colon cancer. Ahmad […]
Give a Book in Your Name at the 2015 Harlem Book Fair -- A Small Gift That Impacts A Lifetime
— A Small Gift That Impacts A Lifetime — Harlem, NY — Give A Book in Your Name delivers a free book to a child in your name at the […]
New Book Helps to Build the Self-Love, Self-Esteem, Self-Identity, Self-Pride and Self-Respect of Girls of Color
Windsor Mill, MD — Live Life Beautiful: Affirmations for Girls of Color is a new book written by the founders of I Am Beautiful Global, Inc. (IAB). It is the […]
Did Albert Einstein Endorse Black History Month Over 60 Years Ago?
By Kane Kinnebrew III Nationwide — In 1948, Albert Einstein was interviewed by the student newspaper at Cheney State College and he was asked his opinion about U.S. racial prejudice. […]
Family Member Says Bobbi Kristina Brown is "Doing Better" -- and They Hope Nick Gordon Will Be Charged Soon
Atlanta, GA — Although Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of singer Bobby Brown and the late Whitney Houston, remained in a medically-induced coma, one family member is saying that she is […]
New E-Book and Album Educates (and Entertains) Black Women About Love, Sex and Relationships
-– Bright Vision Entertainment in conjunction with Bey Bright Inc. is releasing the album “Nu Indie Soul; Vol.1 & 2, Sex Money & Hip Hop Vol.1” and the e-book “Claim […]
18-Year Old Fast Food Worker Makes Black History -- Publishes New Guide on Customer Service
— Sherron A. Stevens, although currently working at the bottom level in the fast food industry, is not afraid to call himself a customer service expert and establish himself as […]
Just in Time For Black History Month: 75 Classic Black Movies and 45 Short Race Films in One DVD Set
Movie fans now have a chance to watch pre-1960’s African American classic movies. Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) — In honor of Black History Month, Trend Entertainment introduces the “Race Films DVD […]
R&B Group From Brooklyn Releases New E.P. "Life As We Know It" -- A Clever Mix of R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Soul
The Seal Breakers’ latest release features an ingenious display of styles from the Golden Age of R&B – all the way to today’s contemporary music. “When you hear a group like […]
Police Launch Criminal Investigation into Bobbi Kristina Case -- Sources Say Her and Nick Gordon Had Violent Past
Atlanta, GA — TMZ is reporting that a criminal investigation has been launched to find out what happened to Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of Bobby Brown and the late […]
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 […]