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Spa-Tacular Contest Launches the Newest Novel in New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Jackson's Bestselling Westmoreland Series
New York, NY — New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Brenda Jackson is celebrating the launch of The Secret Affair – the newest title in her bestselling Westmoreland […]
Unbeaten In Conference Play, Albany State (7-2, 6-0) Meet Tuskegee (8-2, 7-0) At SIAC Championship In Montgomery
By Andy Johnston Montgomery, AL — Don’t expect many surprises in the SIAC Championship game on Saturday. Albany State’s Mike White and Tuskegee’s Willie Slater have been coaching against each […]
Kim Coles Shares Some Amazing Stories With Vince Ferguson, Host of the "Six Weeks to Fitness" Podcast, Certified Personal Trainer and President of Body Sculpt of New York
— Certified Personal Trainer Interviews Fitness and Nutrition Experts, Athletes, Celebrities and Other Movers and Shakers From Around the Country to Discuss the Importance of Living a Healthy Lifestyle — […]
Musical Tribute Set for Industry Veteran Augie Johnson
Los Angeles, CA — A public memorial service is scheduled to pay honor to music industry veteran, Augie Johnson, on Saturday November 15, 2014 at Centinela Valley Performing Arts located […]
Kim Coles ("Living Single", "In Living Color") Kicks-off Third Season of Bounce TV's Stand-up Comedy Series "Off The Chain"
Off The Chain: Kim Coles Premieres Weds. Nov. 12 @ 10:00 PM (ET) — Rodney Perry, Cocoa Brown, Michael Colyar Among the Comics Featured in Special New Season of Hour-Long […]
The SIAC Once Again Leads NCAA Division II Football Attendance
Atlanta, GA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (S-I-A-C) received a notice by the NCAA indicating that it had inadvertently missed five games among the SIAC’s total football attendance for […]
Chris Brown and Trey Songz Launch New Tour With Controversial Name - The "Between the Sheets" Tour
Los Angeles, CA — R&B singers Chris Brown and Trey Songz are planning to celebrate their 10-year anniversary with an upcoming 25-city tour. The two say its been nearly a […]
RLJ Entertainment Announces Launch Of UMC - Urban Movie Channel
UMC Delivers High Value Urban Focused Content through a Subscription Digital Streaming Channel — Traci Otey Blunt Named Corporate Executive Vice President of RLJE Will Lead Marketing, Public Relations and […]
Entertainment Business' "Official Deal Maker" Helps New Generation of Musicians Avoid Being Broke & Unknown, in Raw & Honest New Book
— Having unknowingly attended what he calls ‘Adversity University’, Robert Terell has excelled from the streets of New York to become the founder of Wealth Nation Entertainment and a world-renowned […]
Novelist Evie Rhodes Releases Psychological Thriller "Criss Cross" in Digital Ebook Format
— This edgy psychological thriller will leave you breathless as you salivate to keep up with its riveting twist and turns! — New York, NY — Novelist Evie Rhodes has […]
Black Unemployment Rate Falls to 10.9 Percent -- But the National Unemployment Rate is Still Around Half at Just 5.8 Percent
Nationwide — According to figures recently released by the U.S. Labor Department, African-American employment has slightly fallen to 10.9 percent, from 11.0 percent in September. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate […]
Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo Deliver Amazing Performances in New Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic "Selma" -- Due in Theatres December 25th
Nationwide — Media mogul/actress Oprah Winfrey and actor David Oyelowo are starring in an amazing new biopic about the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The film, Selma, is due […]
Makers of "Jupiter Strong" African American Children's Book Series Launch Kickstarter Campaign to Fund Future Animated Show
Charlotte, NC — The makers of the popular Jupiter Strong book series, which follows a young girl Jupiter on her many adventures, have launched a Kickstarter campaign entitled #TVTakeover to […]
Waymon Lefall's Second Book, "The Legend of Jocko (Child Hero of the American Revolution)", Is a Trip Into Unexplored Reaches of Imagination
Nationwide — New book, The Legend of Jocko (Child Hero of the American Revolution), from Page Publishing author Waymon Lefall is a spine tingling work that grabs hold of the […]
Newly Elected Chairman of Stillman College, Dennis Driver, Serves as Grand Marshall at Homecoming Parade
— Driver kicked off his tenure at the Historically Black College with a gift awarded to Stillman anonymously for $2 million. — Tuscaloosa, AL — Stillman Chairman Dennis Driver will […]
What One African American Veteran's Gift of Hope and Opportunity is Doing to Create Jobs for His Fellow Veterans
Nationwide — What would you do if you were disabled and then honorably discharged from the Military? Would you take a bow, graciously acknowledge you’ve served your country, completed your […]
Life Coaching Expert and Motivational Speaker Mack McGhee Aims to Change Lives
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 […]
"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 […]
Big Tigger's Wife Facing Years in Prison After Being Arrested for Kidnapping Charges
Nationwide — Alicia Denise Brown, the wife of Atlanta radio host Big Tigger, has been arrested in Georgia after authorities said she was wanted on kidnapping-related warrants from Maryland. Her […]
Mathew Knowles Says He Was Already a Millionaire Before Beyoncé’s Rise to Fame
Nationwide — Mathew Knowles is responding to claims that Beyoncé made him wealthy after she became famous. The music executive says he and his former wife, Tina Knowles, had already built […]
Only Black Woman-Owned Non-Ballet Dance Academy in Los Angeles Launches Summer Program
The Black Dance Academy, home of Black culture and arts in the heart of Leimert Park, invites dancers and drummers ages 5 and up into a summer program — no […]
Brian McKnight Sparks Criticism After Controversial Interview With His Grandchildren's Stepfather
Nationwide — Singer Brian McKnight is facing renewed criticism after interviewing the stepfather of his estranged son’s children for his Fatherhood Fridays podcast. Their discussion about fatherhood and family relationships […]
Mara Brock Akil Needs $50M Budget to Make a "Girlfriends" Film Based on the Early 2000s TV Sitcom
Nationwide — Mara Brock Akil, creator and showrunner of the early 2000s TV sitcom Girlfriends, is working to bring the beloved series back as a feature film. She has the […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Responds to Allegedly Being Broke, "I Still Have All My Houses"
Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is responding to ongoing rumors that he is facing financial struggles. The undefeated boxing champion said his recent fights and business moves are not signs of […]
Footage Shows Big Tigger Somewhat Wrestling With His Wife Trying to Get His Phone Back
Nationwide — Recently released footage shows radio host Big Tigger somewhat wrestling with his wife and repeatedly asking for his phone back. In the video posted by Atlanta Black Star, […]
Black Community Leader in Atlanta Invites Families to Enroll in Summer Chess Camp
Nationwide — Orrin Hudson, the Founder of nationally recognized nonprofit Be Someone, Inc., is inviting families to enroll their children in the final weeks of his Summer Strategic Leadership Chess […]
Jermaine Jackson Wins Court Ruling and is Not Required to Pay $6.5M for Abuse Allegations
Nationwide — Jermaine Jackson, one of the members of the Jackson 5, has won a court ruling that overturned a $6.5 million default judgment in a Los Angeles sexual assault […]
LeBron James Leaves the Lakers, But He is Not Retiring... No News Yet About Bronny
Nationwide — LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and will hit the free agent market this offseason, his agent confirmed. He is not retiring and plans to continue […]
Rapper 50 Cent Faces Backlash Over Performance at Donald Trump Jr's 4th of July Event
Nationwide — Rapper and media mogul 50 Cent is facing backlash after reports surfaced that he is set to perform at Donald Trump Jr.’s private 4th of July weekend celebration. […]
Ray J Confirms Boxing Match With Orlando Brown Set for August Despite Recent Hospitalization
Nationwide — Singer Ray J has confirmed that he will fight actor Orlando Brown in a celebrity boxing match scheduled for August. The announcement comes after Ray J’s recent loss […]
Black Author Celebrates New Ownership of Publishing Company, Showcasing a Lifetime of Inspirational Family Writings
Natiownide — Author Waldo Theus is celebrating a new chapter in his literary journey as the owner of The Theus Publishing Group LLC, an independent publishing company dedicated to sharing […]
Black Author Launches Children's Journals Helping Young Readers See Their Worth and Write Their Own Stories
Nationwide — What happens when a child finally sees themselves as the hero of a story? For more than 1,000 children, that moment has sparked confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong […]
Ice Cube and Nia Long to Star in Another "Are We There Yet?" Sequel After Nearly 20 Years
Nationwide — Ice Cube and Nia Long are set to reunite for another Are We There Yet? sequel. The actors return to the franchise as development begins on a new story […]
Clive Davis Dies at 94 as Music Legend Who Built the Careers of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, and More
Nationwide — The music industry is mourning the loss of Clive Davis, who died this morning at age 94, the legendary record executive whose influence helped shape the careers of […]
Black Woman Curator Launches New Guide That Celebrates Black-Owned Luxury Beauty and Fragrance Brands
Her annual hardcover coffee table guide and companion directory are redefining how consumers discover and support Black-owned luxury beauty and fragrance Nationwide — Curator, author, and beauty industry tastemaker Karrin […]
"The Proud Family" Celebrates 25 Years With All New Season 4 Premiere on Disney+
Nationwide — The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will end with its fourth season, with a premiere set for July 29th ahead of its 25th anniversary milestone. The Disney animated series, […]
Actor Clifton Davis Credits Work and Family Support for Helping Him Stay Healthy at 80
Nationwide — Clifton Davis shares how he stays sharp and healthy at 80 while reflecting on his long career and role in Beyond the Gates. He credits work, routine, and […]
$90M Lawsuit Against Chris Brown Ends in Mistrial Because of Juror Misconduct
Nationwide — A Los Angeles civil trial involving Chris Brown ended in mistrial after juror misconduct disrupted the proceedings. The $90 million lawsuit centers on allegations tied to a 2020 […]
Chris Tucker Says That He’s Been Celibate for the Past 3 Years, and is Waiting for Marriage
Nationwide — Actor/comedian Chris Tucker says he has stayed celibate for more than three years, sharing the update during a Las Vegas comedy set where he also joked about love, […]
Black Journalist, Educator, and Cultural Strategist Debuts New Book "Get the F** Out of America"
A 12-Point Plan for Black Women to Leave the Divided States, Build Wealth, and Live Their Best Lives Nationwide — Phelena Napper, journalist, educator, cultural strategist, and founder of Black […]
Black Scholar Reveals Little-Known African American History About Hawaii in 3 Groundbreaking Books
Nationwide — For two centuries, African Americans have lived, thrived, and helped build Hawaii, and now, finally, their story is being told by author Dr. Miles M. Jackson. Islands With […]
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 […]