Nationwide — The International Black Women’s Congress (IBWC) a non-profit, community based organization, headquartered in Norfolk, VA and founded by Dr. La Francis Rodgers-Rose, will hold their 30th annual conference […]
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"Knock Knock Whooz There?" -- A Ghetto Tale By Marvin Griffin
Nationwide — “… Prisons today represent a kind of break from the rest of the world’s mindset on incarceration,” [where deprivation is deep], “that it challenges our conception of what […]
New Book "From Slave To National Hero: The Legend of Nanny" Tells an Amazing Story!
Nationwide — Jamaican-born writer, Colin C. Reid, has incorporated multi-disciplinary story-telling to recreate a gripping historical narrative of Chief Nanny and her fearless Maroons. His book, From Slave To National […]
Jill Scott Talks About Her 63-Pound Weight Loss Journey in the Latest Issue of Essence Magazine
Nationwide — Singer and actress Jill Scott is on the cover of the September 2014 issue of Essence magazine, and inside she talks about her amazing 63-pound weight loss journey.
Birthright: Farafina Kan 10th Anniversary Celebration in Washington, DC -- An Elegant Evening of West African Dance and Drumming
— To take place in Washington, DC on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the University of the District of Columbia’s Theatre of the Arts. — Washington, DC –- Farafina Kan: […]
The Annual International Locks Conference Asks, "Where is Nu Ms. Natural Sista?"
— The Nu Ms. Natural Sista Challenge, to take place at the 2014 Annual International Locks Conference in Philadelphia, aims to uplift and restore Black women (Aboriginal Indigenous, African American, […]
I Got on Up to Go See "Get on Up" About the Late James Brown, But Was Kind of Disappointed -- Here's Why!
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Just last year, Chadwick Boseman successfully channeled the spirit of Jackie Robinson in 42, a powerful biopic about the Hall of Fame great who made […]
Sagz Jeans Launches New Fashion Line Styled By Teens; Features Unique Snap-on Custom Boxer Shorts For Worry-Free Mobility
— Latest versions of urban clothing maker’s popular ‘sagging’ jeans owe much to style conscious teenage designers. — New York, NY — Sagz Urban Wear, LLC, makers of urban influenced […]
Miss Black US Ambassador Pageant Kicks-Off Design Essentials® "Strength to Shine" Women’s Empowerment Initiative
— Design Essentials Salon Systems NEW Hydrience Argan Collection aims to support and offer beauty services to women’s empowerment organizations, groups and events — Atlanta, GA — Design Essentials® launched their […]
Xerox Launches 2014-2015 Technical Scholarship Program For Minority Students
— The deadline to apply is September 30th — Nationwide — The 2014-15 Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship will provide funding to minority students enrolled in one of the technical sciences or […]
Unique Program For Troubled Youth to Honor Contributors at Special Dinner, Entertainment, and Awards Show in Chicago
— Entertainers for the night will include Marshall Thompson and the world famous Chi-Lites, and gospel artist Pastor Mitty Collier. — Chicago, IL — Probation Challenge, the first court-mandated program […]
High School Principal Declares, "School Alone is not Enough to Ensure Your Child's Success"
Oakland, CA — It is no secret that many children in America are not being served by their schools. While everyone plays a role in this struggle and in its […]
Author and Diversity Trainer Pronounces Humanity’s Racial Bottom Line
Pasadena, CA — In RACE: My Story & Humanity’s Bottom Line, respected trainer, keynote speaker and attorney Lauren Joichin Nile describes her personal experiences with racism, the source and beginning […]
African American Cartoon Series Puts A "Ninja" Spin on Slavery – And a Video Game is Also in the Works!
Berlin, NJ — There was Roots, then 12 Years a Slave, and now in development is a cartoon series called Mortolkosbei. Picture two runaway slaves who are fighting for their […]
Rapper Ma$e Says, "I'm Done With the Church" -- Already Working on a New Album Due Out This October
Harlem, NY — 36-year old Mason Betha, better known as Ma$e, has reportedly cut all ties with the church and is now back involved with rap music. TMZ reports that […]
Unique Web Site, BlackResults.com, Gears To Reshape Wealth In The Black Community
Nationwide — BlackResults.com, dubbed as the search engine that gives back, is a new search engine which donates 20% of its net profits to the African American community by way […]
Amazing!! These Black and Hispanic Kids Speak Fluent Chinese -- Find Out Why They Are Learning
New York, NY — Have you ever seen Black children speaking Chinese? If not, watch the video below (It’s truly amazing!). It’s called the Global Language Project (GLP), and its […]
Be Good to Yourself -- Join the Sisters & Friends Martha’s Vineyard Getaway
Nationwide — Haven’t made vacation plans yet? Join more than 75 women from seven states including Texas, Washington, Illinois, Ohio that are gathering in Martha’s Vineyard for the annual Sisters […]
Veteran Black Publicist Lands Multiple Magazine Features in Three Consecutive Months For Her Client, Author Paul Lamar Hunter
— “Ebony,” “FINE Success” and “AMPS” Magazines are Taken with Author Paul Lamar Hunter’s Story in “No Love, No Charity: the Success of the 19th Child” — Nationwide — Late […]
Ladies, What Name Do You Wear on Your Back? (No, Not Your Clothes Silly!) -- What's Your Woman Brand?
By Tamara Hartley Nationwide — In the business world, a brand is a promise to consistently deliver a product, service, quality or experience. Ask any woman about her preferred clothing […]
"I Bet You Had No Idea That These 12 Black Celebrities Are Turning 50 Years Old In 2014"
Nationwide — It happens to everyone as time goes by, and there is nothing any of us can do about it! It’s called aging, and some of our favorite African […]
BET.com Adds LGBT Writer to this Summer’s “You Gotta Have It” List
Nationwide — BET, via their web site at BET.com, has chosen writer Terry E. Hill’s Sunday Morning Trilogy as three of this summer’s must-read novels. Often compared to the late E. […]
This Guy Says Essence Magazine Has No, Well... Essence -- It's Kind of Harsh, But Is He Right?
Nationwide — NNPA columnist Raynard Jackson recently wrote a column entitled Nothing Essential About Essence where he attacks Essence Communications (the producers of Essence Magazine and Essence Music Festival) for […]
Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson Installed as International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Charlotte, NC — Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a business executive, was installed as the 2014-2018 International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA), an international service organization […]
"The Supreme Human Being" -- This Story Contains the Hidden Truth of the Real Life Mayweather Murder Case
Detroit, MI — Available now on Amazon.com and iTunes is as a new science fiction/suspense book that is filled with turns, flips and twisted outcomes. The Supreme Human Being by […]
"The Last Virgin Alive" -- A New Bittersweet Tale About the Travails of a Virgin Girl’s First Year in College
— Debutante author Stephanie Crosby pens a gripping romantic suspense novel about a girl called Symphony who is feeling isolated and rejected from her social circle at college owing to […]
3 Phenomenal Books (By Black Women) That Every Black Woman Should Read This Summer!
By Tamara Hartley Nationwide — What’s on your reading list this summer? I know that summer is a time for relaxation and it’s the time many of us use to […]
30 Day Challenge Brings New Hope To Single Women Looking For Love -- New 5-Part Audio Series Available For Download
— Approximately 65% of all African American women over the age of 25 in the United States are single — but many want to be in a loving and well […]
This Community Leader and Master Motivator Says "The Chess Board is the Board of Education"
— Orrin Hudson, founder of Be Someone, Inc. in Atlanta, was recently interviewed on BlackAmericaWeb.com’s “Mamas Gone Wild” Show with Nikki Woods and Mary Boyce. — Dallas, TX — Orrin […]
Motivational Speaker Marcus Parker Launches New Android App as a Tool For Daily Motivation
Nationwide — The evening news, the feature story on the front page of the paper, and even the most talked about local issues on local radio stations have one thing […]
Sherri Shepherd on Her Unborn Child: "I'm Not Paying Child Support... And I Don't Want Custody"
Nationwide — What could possibly possess a mother to say that she does not want custody of her unborn child? Well, for actress/comedienne Sherri Shepherd, it’s because of her estranged […]
“Girl, Just Move On!” – 7 Warning Signs That It May Be Time to Let It Go
By Tamara Hartley Nationwide — Not everyone or everything is a permanent fixture in our lives. Things change and people change. People, positions, and possessions can serve us well for […]
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 […]