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 […]
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"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 […]
Jordin Sparks Opens Up to Wendy Williams About Breakup From Boyfriend Jason Derulo -- and New Film "Left Behind"
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 […]
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 […]
Award-Winning Teacher of the Year Releases Innovative Documentary on Student Engagement
Nationwide — Vincent Taylor, the 2025 Duval County Teacher of the Year, has released a dynamic new educational documentary titled If Instruction Isn’t Engaging, I Quit. The film, created for […]
Garden Conservancy to Release Documentary Film Celebrating Legacy of Harlem Renaissance Poet Anne Spencer
Earth, I Thank You: The Garden and Legacy of Anne Spencer Now Streaming Nationwide — The Garden Conservancy’s new documentary film Earth, I Thank You: The Garden and Legacy of […]
Meet the Black Husband and Wife Innovators Behind the World’s First Wine-Infused Gourmet Jam
Nationwide — Jam Vino, the world’s first wine-infused gourmet jam, is redefining the specialty food space with a product that blends Southern heritage, culinary innovation, and ownership. Founded by Dallas-based […]
Singer Brandy Criticized for Her Soulful Performance of the National Anthem
Nationwide — Brandy took the spotlight at the NBA All-Star game on February 15, performing the National Anthem with her signature R&B style. Her layered harmonies and vocal runs impressed some […]
Black Author Releases Powerful Memoir That Explores Quiet Unspoken Transitions of Life
Nationwide — Seasons Of Me: A Journey of Learning & Unlearning by Joyce Wambua Osborne is a powerful memoir that explores the quiet, often unspoken transitions that shape a life; […]
Introducing a New Black-Owned Apparel Line With Impactful and Controversial Messages
Nationwide — You may have seen the shirts during national news reports covering political protests, but did not know the name behind the designs. Ray Williams, the African American owner […]
HGTV Star Fired for Using the N-Word On-Air, Then Later Said the Word is "Not in My Vocabulary"
Nationwide — Nicole Curtis, the host and star of HGTV’s Rehab Addict, is under fire after a video showed her using a racial slur on set. The network immediately responded […]
Kandi Burruss Says Her Ex-Husband Lives in Her Guest House, But Refuses to Pay Rent
Nationwide — Singer and songwriter Kandi Burruss says her estranged husband, Todd Tucker, has been living in her Atlanta guest house without paying rent or contributing to household and child […]
Kid Rock Says Jay-Z is a “DEI Hire” for the Super Bowl Halftime Shows
Nationwide — Kid Rock is criticizing Jay-Z’s role as the executive producer of the Super Bowl halftime shows since 2020, calling him a “DEI hire” and linking recent NFL performances […]
Meet Charm La’Donna, the Black Choreographer Behind Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance
Nationwide — Charm La’Donna is the Emmy-nominated choreographer behind some of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime shows, including Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar. She combines years of dance training and […]
Meet the Black Woman-Certified Matchmaker Named Forty Plus & Flirty 2025 Summit Speaker of the Year
Nationwide — Forty Plus & Flirty proudly announces Jennifer J. Hayes as the 2025 Summit Speaker of the Year, honoring her nearly three decades of transformative work as a Professional […]
National Youth Foundation Announces 2026 International Student Poetry and Art Competition Promoting Equality
Nationwide — With a goal of promoting kindness and activism, global youth changemaker Isabella Hanson created the “I Matter” Poetry and Art Project. A component of the “I Matter” Project […]
Our Authors Study Club, Inc. and Los Angeles Leads the Nation in Citywide Black History Observance
Nationwide — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary and national debates intensify over the narrowing of Black History in classrooms, Los Angeles has made a clear declaration: Black […]
Meet the 14-Year-Old Black Teen Talk Show Hosts Interviewing Millionaires
Nationwide — The youth-led talk show The Nick and JJ Show is leveling up with the expansion of one of its fan-favorite segments, “JJ’s Flexx Corner,” now reimagined as a […]
During Black History Month, "A Life In The Sunshine" Honors the Stories Too Often Left Untold
Nationwide — As the nation observes Black History Month, award-winning author J. Everett Prewitt presents A Life In The Sunshine, a powerful autobiography that preserves everyday Black history — the […]
Laila Edwards Officially Becomes 1st Black Woman to Play with Team USA in Olympic Ice Hockey
Nationwide — Laila Edwards made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics as the first Black woman to compete for Team USA in Olympic ice hockey. The 22-year-old debuted in Milano Cortina, […]
Kirk Franklin Criticizes Church Silence About ICE, Says "Jesus’ Momma and Daddy Were Immigrants"
Nationwide — Gospel singer Kirk Franklin criticized church leaders for staying silent on ICE actions affecting immigrant and Black communities. He urged faith leaders to speak out, citing Jesus’ immigrant roots […]
Acclaimed Black Musician Resumes Personalized Guitar Lessons for Aspiring Artists Worldwide
Nationwide — Renowned guitarist and musician Earl Carter announces the launch of his personalized guitar lesson program, offering aspiring guitarists the opportunity to learn directly from his decades of professional […]
Black History Month: Award-Winning Author Dawn James Launches the Memoir Blueprint to Help African Americans Preserve Black History Through Their Own Stories
Publishing Expert Calls on Black Community to Document Personal Narratives Before They’re Lost Forever Nationwide — As Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans, award-winning author […]
Black-Owned Company Brings Culturally Rooted African Travel, Relocation, and Investment Opportunities to the Black Community
Nationwide — Berngo Safaris, LLC, a Black-owned travel and consulting small business founded in 2023 by Bernie Waruru in Cedar Springs, Michigan, is reshaping how the Black community engages with […]
Floyd Mayweather Sues Showtime Over $340M in Missing Fight Payouts
Nationwide — Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is suing Showtime for $340 million, claiming the network and its executives helped divert his earnings. He alleges hidden accounts and unauthorized transactions cost […]
8-Year-Old Black Girl Makes History as the Youngest Grammy Winner Ever
Nationwide — Singer Aura V made history at the 2026 Grammy Awards after winning Best Children’s Music Album with her father, Fyütch. At just 8 years old, she became the youngest […]
Sherri Shepherd’s Daytime Talk Show to End After Just Four Seasons
Nationwide — Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show Sherri is set to end after four seasons, with its run wrapping up in 2026. Producers say the decision reflects changes in daytime […]
Author Releases New Children's Book "The ABCs of R&B," About the Legends of Black Music
Nationwide — Get ready to hit the stage with The ABCs of R&B, the first A-to-Z children’s book celebrating the legends of rhythm and blues. Written by educator and author […]
"Shatter The Stereotypes" Documentary Now Available to Watch, Challenging Perceptions and Expanding the Narrative of Black Men
Nationwide — Shatter The Stereotypes, a documentary and emerging cultural movement created by Michael Taylor, is now available to watch online. The film invites audiences to challenge assumptions, move beyond […]
Black Sculptor Launches New Style of Sculpture to Refresh the Beautiful World of Visual Arts
Nationwide — Graylin Anderson, an African American artist and sculptor, has launched a new and innovative style of sculpture that he’s named Skinny Face & Dual Image, to stun, amaze, […]
"Grandmother" of Juneteenth Opal Lee Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Mattel has released a new Barbie doll honoring Opal Lee, the activist who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The doll celebrates her lifelong fight for freedom and equality, […]
Black Author/ Storyteller Releases New Poetry Collection: "Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee"
Nationwide — Cultural storyteller, educator, and author, Phoebe Eligon-Jones (also known as Blupoetres) announces the release of her transformative new poetry collection, Call Her Woman and Bend the Knee, a […]
Black Founder and Best-Selling Author Releases New Memoir "Deceitful Intentions"
A Manager’s True Story of Faith, Betrayal & Triumph — Now Available in English, Spanish, and as an Audiobook Nationwide — Gerard C. Cole Sr., best-selling author and founder of […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Streaming Network for Independent Artists
Nationwide — Alonzo Brock, Founder and CEO of Kingscastle Ent LLC, is proud to announce the official launch of KCETV, a bold new streaming network designed to amplify independent voices […]
Former NFL Player Sam Beal Has Been Missing for Over 7 Months
Nationwide — Ex-NFL player Sam Beal, who is 29 years old, has been missing for more than 7 months, and his family is asking the public for help. The former […]
Comedian Druski Mocks Mega-Church Pastors in New Skit, Sparks Debate About the Black Church
Nationwide — Comedian Druski is making headlines with his latest church-themed skit that pokes fun at modern mega-church culture, mixing flashy fashion, dramatic preaching, and outrageous requests for money. The short […]