New York, NY — Rapper Jay-Z was recently caught on tape being violently assaulted by his wife Beyonce’s sister Solange. The three were riding alone in an elevator at the […]
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Major Film Distributor Acquires Rights To Alex Gibney’s "Finding Fela" After Its World Premiere At Sundance Film Festival
New York, NY — Kino Lorber is proud to announce the acquisition of all North American rights to the documentary Finding Fela, following its celebrated world premiere at this year’s […]
Never Before Until Now -- A Riveting Novel That’s Appropriate For Mother And Teen, With Lessons For Both
Los Angeles, CA — Felecia Poole, Los Angeles-based author, debuts her new book, In The Midst Of The Storm: They Call Me Stormi. This is a riveting story of a […]
Bravo TV Renews "Thicker Than Water" For Season 2 -- Featuring First Lady and Successful Entrepreneur Junetta Barnes of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD — Bravo TV renews reality television show “Thicker Than Water” for second season. The show premiered to an audience of 1.6 million viewers in November 2013. The Tankard […]
An Exciting Study On Social Casting In French Caribbean Slave Colonies Is Finally Released
Concord, CA — The esteemed African-American musicologist, David M. Powers, will soon launch her unique book, From Plantation to Paradise? Cultural Politics and Musical Theatre in French Slave Colonies, 1764-1789 […]
"Saturday Night Live" Turns The Whole Donald Sterling Issue into a Big Joke -- And Guess What? It's Hilarious!
New York, NY — What do you get when you mix Donald Sterling and Dennis Rodman with Saturday Night Live? Pure comedy. The show did what they do best recently […]
You Go Girl! Actress Gabourey Sidibe Shares Some Inspiring Words About Beauty, Confidence, and Self-Esteem
New York, NY — Gabourey Sidibe, best known for her breakout performance in Precious opposite Mariah Carey and Mo’Nique, recently shared some words of encouragement for women all around the […]
Jada Pinkett-Smith Says, "Strip Clubs are Breeding Grounds for Sex Trafficking" -- Her CNN Documentary Will Air Soon
Atlanta, GA — Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith is currently working with CNN to produce a powerful documentary about human trafficking and the strip club culture. She says that sex trafficking and […]
2nd Book In The African Diaspora Series Is Released -- An Intriguing Visionary Saga Continues With the Release of "Exodus Village"
Tuskegee, AL — ‘N Gratitude Publishing Company announces the release of “Exodus Village,” the 2nd book in the Return of the African Diaspora series, written by black American author, Linda […]
HBCU Connect & Atlanta Greek Picnic Partner to Produce Diversity Career Expo as a Part of Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend
Atlanta, GA — HBCU Connect, in partnership with TiwaWorks, producers of Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend (AGP), is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual HBCU & Black Greek Diversity Career Expo […]
Motivational Speaker Jannie Pilgrim Launches Illustrated Children’s Multimedia Series
New York, NY — Jannie Pilgrim has built a brand as a career coach. She has been a keynote fixture at conferences and she has also facilitated lectures throughout the […]
Clippers Owner Donald Sterling Is Banned From The NBA... For Life -- And He's Been Fined $2.5 Million (The Biggest NBA Fine Ever)
New York, NY — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has announced that the league has banned L.A. Clippers Owner Donald Sterling for life, and that he is being fined $2.5 million. […]
Magic Johnson Offering To Buy The L.A. Clippers From Donald Sterling -- Says "He Shouldn't Own an NBA Team Anymore"
Los Angeles, CA — According to some sports analysts and other sources, former NBA star Magic Johnson wants to be the new owner of the LA Clippers. Yahoo Sports is […]
LA Clippers Owner Says "Don't Bring Black People To My Games" -- Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Even President Obama Weigh In
Los Angeles, CA — Donald Sterling, the billionaire owner of the NBA Los Angeles Clippers, is in big trouble for some racist comments he made to his girlfriend about Black […]
All-Natural Beauty Brand Carol’s Daughter Files For Bankruptcy -- But They Are Still in Business!
New York, NY — Carol’s Daughter Stores LLC, a Black-owned all-natural hair, body and skincare brand, has filed for bankruptcy but the company has not gone out of business. Once […]
Simmons College of Kentucky to Host “HOPE 2014: Renewing Urban America” Conference
Louisville, KY –- For three powerful days, faith, community, business, and political leaders are coming together for HOPE (Having Only Positive Expectations) 2014: Renewing Urban America, June 12-14, 2014. Conceived […]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Partners With U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Engage Urban Youth in Outdoor Recreation and STEM
— The 100-year old Black fraternity’s initiative commemorates American scientist, botanist, and inventor, George Washington Carver to promote Conservation of North American Wildlife and their Habitats. — Nationwide — Leading […]
New Film "Belle" Tells the Story of What Happens When Your Mom is a Slave and Your Dad is a Slave Owner -- Coming to Theaters May 2nd
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Belle, a remarkable film by Fox Searchlight Pictures, tells a very intriguing story about ignorance, hope, and love. Born in the West Indies in 1761, […]
Actress Lupita Nyong'o Named By People Magazine as the World's "Most Beautiful" Person For 2014
Hollywood, CA — Talented actress Lupita Nyong’o has been named by the world’s most circulated commercial magazine as the “Most Beautiful Person” for 2014. She is on the cover of […]
5 Reasons a Girlfriends' Getaway is a Perfect De-Stress Opportunity
Nationwide — As responsibilities pile on, having “me” time is important to one’s health. It helps to know you are not alone. Sisters and Friends Getaway on Martha’s Vineyard hosts […]
Atlanta-Based Christian Hip-Hop Dance Fitness Startup to Host Free Dance Classes to Celebrate The Progress and Future of Rwanda
Atlanta, GA — Shazzy Fitness, a faith-based startup that produces bold Christian hip-hop dance fitness DVDs, teams up with the Rebecca Davis Dance Company (RDDC) to host free dance classes […]
Microsoft & HBCU Connect Looking for Black Tech Professionals in D.C. area for VIP Event on May 29th, 2014
Washington, DC — In partnership with Microsoft Cloud & Enterprise Business, Microsoft IT, and Global Foundations Services, HBCU Connect is offering black technical professionals the opportunity to meet with representatives […]
Actress Taraji P. Henson Talks About Her Latest Movie "From The Rough" -- Starring the Late Michael Clarke Duncan (His last time on camera)
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress opposite Brad Pitt in David Fincher’s THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. She […]
"The Reintroduction of Mumu Fresh" -- Mixtape & Video Release Concert To Be Held May 14th in Washington, DC
Washington, DC — The Reintroduction of Mumu Fresh follows the traditional mixtape format by recycling pre-released popular beats originally released by notable artists with a similar flow often times, but […]
79-Year Old Independent Writer Releases 2nd Edition of an African American Family Trilogy
Nationwide — Adolphus A. Ward, a seventy-nine year old independent writer, has released the 2nd Edition of The Tallman Trilogy – an African American family trilogy. His fascinating stories examine […]
Mocha Moms, Inc. Teams With Award Winning Filmmakers To Boost Parent Involvement and Close the Education Achievement Gap
— National nonprofit and producers of “American Promise” documentary launch dialog to improve educational outcomes for African American children. — Upper Marlboro, MD — Mocha Moms, Inc., the groundbreaking national […]
Rapper Jay Z and Wife Beyoncé Preparing For Joint Summer Tour -- "The Mr. and Mrs. Carter Tour" Is Coming to 20 U.S. Cities
Nationwide — According to both the New York Post and the Los Angeles Times, rapper Jay-Z and his wife singer Beyoncé will be launching a joint tour this summer called […]
The New 40 Awards Announces 2014 Honorees -- The Gala Will Be Hosted By Comedian Kim Coles and Radio Personality Kevin Nash
— Bishop Noel Jones, Ron Hasson, Dr. Mike Jackson, Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd, Dr. Ron Hurst, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Dondre Whitfield will receive top honors at inaugural gala — Los Angeles, […]
In The Bag -- Budding Black-Owned Handbag Brand Grows Sales Beyond $350K in a Little Over a Year
Charlotte, NC — Mr. Sylvia is the name that many call him; however, designer Gregory Sylvia is not a single designer at all. Founded by a husband and wife duo, […]
Why Did Pharrell Cry During A Recent Interview With Oprah? Because He's "Happy"... About The Success of His Song
Nationwide — Singer/producer Pharrell Williams recently got very emotional when being interviewed by Oprah about his hit song “Happy.” He had just explained how fast the song took off, and […]
Microsoft Teams Up With Popular HBCU Web Site To Host VIP Reception For Black HR Professionals In The Maryland, D.C., Virginia Area
Alexandria, VA — HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with Microsoft, recently held a successful diversity recruitment and networking event for Black HR professionals in the Washington D.C. area.
Essynce Couture University To Host Children, Tweens and Teens Empowerment Conference in New Jersey on April 26th
— “A Place Where Age Dosn’t Matter” is the theme of the upcoming Essynce Couture University Youth Conference — East Orange, NJ (BlackNews.com) – Tween Fashion Mogul Essynce Moore will […]
The Weeknd Donates $350K to Help Jamaicans Recover from Hurricane Melissa
Nationwide — The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has donated $350,000 through his XO Humanitarian Fund to help Jamaicans recover from Hurricane Melissa, supporting the World Food Programme’s […]
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 […]